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SUMMARY:Cape Breton - Startup Smarter Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Come with your idea. Leave with a plan.\n\n\n\nStarting a business isn’t about luck\, passion\, or grinding harder. It’s about solving a real problem – for real people – in a way that actually matters. \nIf you’ve got an idea but no clear starting point\, this 1.5-day bootcamp is for you. It’s built for early-stage founders\, side-hustlers\, and soon-to-be entrepreneurs who want to do things right\, from day one. \nHere’s what you’ll walk away with: \n\nWhy more than 70% of startups fail in their first year – and how to avoid becoming one of them\n\n\nThe essential mindset shifts serious entrepreneurs make (and how to train yours)\n\n\nHow to use the Business Model Canvas properly – not like a business school assignment\n\n\nA way to test whether your idea solves a real problem (or just sounds good in your head)\n\n\nHow to avoid the product-first trap and anchor your business in real customer pain\n\nThis isn’t a pep talk. It’s a small group (max 8)\, no-nonsense\, hands-on working session grounded in experience with over 200 startups. Expect honest feedback\, strategic thinking\, and moments of uncomfortable clarity – the kind that moves your idea forward. \nYou’ll leave with a mental roadmap of what to do next – and why. No more guesswork. Just the best possible start to your entrepreneurial journey. \nStudents may qualify for a discounted rate\, please reach out to Kennedy (kwry@ceed.ca) for more details and a promo code \nBy purchasing this ticket\, you acknowledge and agree that photos and videos may be taken during CEED’s StartUp Smarter Bootcamp and used for promotional purposes\, including on social media and in future marketing materials. By attending\, you consent to the use of these images in future promotional materials and on social media. You also agree to abide by all event terms and conditions\, including venue policies and safety protocols.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/cape-breton-startup-smarter-bootcamp/
LOCATION:500 George Street  Sydney\, NS B1P 1K6\, 500 George Street\, Sydney\, NS\, B1P 1K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Holiday Social
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an afternoon of community and cheer!\n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, December 2\, 2025 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm \nWhere: Volta\, 1800 Argyle St\, Suite 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8 \nDescription: \nJoin us on Tuesday\, December 2\, 2025\, from 4–6 pm at Volta for our Community Social with Ceed\, Tribe\, Digital Nova Scotia\, Creative Destruction Lab\, Propel and RBCx. \nCelebrate the season of giving with warm drinks\, sweet treats\, and good company as we come together to connect and support our community. \nWe’re once again challenging our community to help support Feed Nova Scotia by bringing in non-perishable food items to fill an Inbox call booth located at Volta. \nDonations will be accepted at Volta until December 17\, 2025. To see the most needed items\, please visit Feed Nova Scotia’s website. \nCome spread some cheer\, and let’s make a difference together. \nWe hope to see you there! \nNOTE: If you are unable to attend any of our events please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our team to better prepare for every event. \nBy attending this event\, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed and give permission to Volta\, Ceed\, Tribe\, Digital Nova Scotia\, Creative Destrcution Lab\, Propel and RBCx to use your image in promotional and/or marketing materials.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/holiday-social/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Events
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SUMMARY:The Social Media Edge: Winning Strategies for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:About This Event \nDive deep into various social media platforms and strategies through hands on\, actionable sessions on Instagram accounts.  Each session will be led by experts\, offering hands-on guidance and actionable advice. \nLearn from their experiences\, challenges\, and triumphs. \nExplore funding possibilities through the government’s digital adoption strategy\, helping you access resources to enhance your digital capabilities. \n  \nJoin us for this comprehensive event and take your social media skills to the next level. Network with fellow entrepreners\, learn from industry experts\, and discover new strategies to grow your business online. \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your social media strategy and connect with the vibrant Cape Breton business community! \nParticipant Code of Conduct \nCEED is committed to a healthy\, safe and supportive workplace and is committed to providing an environment that values diversity and where all persons are treated with respect and dignity. It is the right of all employees\, facilitators\, participants and visitors to work in an environment free from harassment\, sexual harassment\, discrimination and other offensive behavior. \nHarassment is defined as any unsolicited or unwelcome behaviour that is disrespectful or offensive that reasonably ought to be known to be unwelcome or objectionable and that is likely to cause offence or humiliation. This behaviour may be discriminatory\, but may also simply be disrespectful or offensive behaviour that demeans\, embarrasses\, intimidates or injures an individual. Harassment may include but is not limited to: \n\nunwelcome remarks\, taunting\, suggestive comments;\nracist behaviour or language;\nrude or aggressive behaviour or language\, including uses of profanity;\nshow of disrespect or an act designed to undermine.\n\nSexual harassment is defined as any sexually oriented comment or conduct\, whether verbal or physical\, that reasonably ought to be known to be unwelcome or objectionable and/or might reasonably be perceived by the individual as placing a sexual condition on the provision of services\, employment\, training or promotion. Sexual harassment may include\, but is not limited to\, the following behaviour: \n\nAn implied or expressed threat of reprisal for refusal to comply with a sexually-oriented request;\nA demand for sexual favour in return for services\, employment\, continued employment\, or more favourable employment conditions;\nAn unwelcome remark\, joke\, innuendo\, proposition\, or taunt about a person’s body\, attire\, sexual orientation or sexual behaviour;\nA display of a sexist or suggestive picture or material;\nSuggestive\, persistent staring or leering;\nPhysical contact such as touching\, petting\, pinching\, etc. with a sexual undercurrent; and/or\nSexual assault.\n\nA person discriminates when the person makes a distinction\, whether intentional or not\, based on a characteristic\, or perceived characteristic\, protected by the Human Rights Act\, which includes\, but may not be limited to\, characteristics such as a person’s age\, race\, colour\, religion\, sex\, sexual orientation\, disability\, ethnic\, national or aboriginal origin\, family or marital status\, etc. \nAny display of such behaviour\, as identified above\, negatively impacts the working and learning environments\, as well as the overall well-being of individuals; and will not be accepted or tolerated under any circumstances. \nUpon investigation of a reported incident\, CEED Management will determine the nature and severity of the infraction\, as well as the appropriate penalty. As such\, a participant may be dismissed from the SE program for a 1st offence if the nature of the offence warrants such a penalty. \nIf you fail to meet your obligations as outlined in this agreement\, you may be dismissed from the program.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/the-social-media-edge-winning-strategies-for-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:Runway Cafe – JA Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport\, 280 Silver Dart Way Grand Lake Road\, Nova Scotia\, B1M 1B8
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:TECH MVP SUMMIT 2024 Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on our Tech MVP Summit 2024 Pitch Competition! This exciting event will showcase some of the brightest minds and most innovative ideas\, and we would love for you to be a part of it! \nOrganized by CEED – Leveling It Up and NuBinary in collaboration with our industry partners\, we aim to empower Canadian women founders to transform their innovative ideas into tangible\, market-ready solutions while overcoming challenges related to cost-effective MVP creation.  \nA chance to win a MVP Development package worth up to $150K – Learn More (applications now closed) \n\nMVP development worth up to $150K\, collaborating with NuBinary’s CTOs and senior developers to build out your MVP within 2-4 months.\nServices from our partners\nThe winner of the competition will be awarded with a Grand prize a MVP Development package worth up to $150K.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/tech-mvp-summit-2024-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:Halifax Central Library\, 5440 Spring Garden Road\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230718T190000
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SUMMARY:Speed Networking at CEED
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nSpeed Networking with CEED and BNI will give you the opportunity to meet networking professionals from the CEED and BNI team. You will meet others in and outside of your industry and will be able to make meaningful and impactful connections. \nPlease join us for networking and some snacks! \nWhy should you network? Networking: \n\nAllows you to meet new people\nGets you out of your comfort zone\nBuilds mutually beneficial relationships\nIncreases your network of support\nAllows you to learn about opportunities and resources\nGets your business out there!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/speed-networking-at-ceed/
LOCATION:Ceed\, 7071 Bayers Road Suite 225\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T173030
CREATED:20221026T133343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T133343Z
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SUMMARY:CEED | Accelerator Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nJoin us to for our 45 minute online CEED | Accelerator Orientation where you will discover more about the program curriculum and the eligibility criteria. \nAccelerator is for you if… \nYou are poised for accelerated growth after a successful start-up launch. Or maybe youre trying to catch up with rapidly increasing customer demand and facing increasingly complex challenges. \nThrough 6 intensive sessions\, tailored to small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs)\, you are guided by entrepreneurial advisors with extensive expertise in starting\, scaling\, and empowering businesses. \nAdditional Information\nWhat makes this program impactful? \nManaging accelerated business growth demands a different approach than a starting a business. Scaling and accelerating your business is a complex and challenging process\, requiring industry knowledge\, and wisdom and experience from industry professionals.C
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/ceed-accelerator-orientation-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221103T183000
DTSTAMP:20260428T173030
CREATED:20221019T133007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T133007Z
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SUMMARY:START SMART TheHubNS
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nAre you an aspiring entrepreneur looking to kick-start your business idea? If you’re not sure how to get started\, let us help you take your first step with CEED | Start Smart. \nCEED is where the conversation starts! We pride ourselves on being the place where early stage entrepreneurs can access the knowledge and expertise they need to begin their journey\, grow their current business or gain the knowledge to take their idea to the next level. \nAdditional Information\nStart Smart should be the first step you take along the path to your entrepreneurial dream! \nSpecial Instructions \nOnline – You will require a device equipped with camera\, speakers and a mic. \nNo cost to attend this online session.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/start-smart-thehubns-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220913T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T173030
CREATED:20220802T124653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T124704Z
UID:3475596-1663092000-1663095600@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:CEED | ACCELERATOR ORIENTATION TheHubNS
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \nJoin us to for our 45 minute online CEED | Accelerator Orientation where you will discover more about the program curriculum and the eligibility criteria. \nAccelerator is for you if… \nYou are poised for accelerated growth after a successful start-up launch. Or maybe youre trying to catch up with rapidly increasing customer demand and facing increasingly complex challenges. \nThrough 6 intensive sessions\, tailored to small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs)\, you are guided by entrepreneurial advisors with extensive expertise in starting\, scaling\, and empowering businesses. \nAdditional Information \nWhat makes this program impactful? \nManaging accelerated business growth demands a different approach than a starting a business. Scaling and accelerating your business is a complex and challenging process\, requiring industry knowledge\, and wisdom and experience from industry professionals. \nSpecial Instructions \nPrerequisite to the Accelerator Program \nOnline – You will require a device equipped with camera\, speakers and a mic. \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/ceed-accelerator-orientation-thehubns-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220913T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220913T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T173030
CREATED:20220830T174915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T174915Z
UID:3476905-1663088400-1663095600@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Speed Networking with BNI and CEED
DESCRIPTION:ARE YOU LOOKING TO INNOVATE\, CREATE\, SCALE/EXPAND your business idea…. \nCEED IS WHERE THE CONVERSATION STARTS! \nOur goal is to help build successful and innovative businesses contributing to a vibrant and entrepreneurial Nova Scotia. \nCEED is proud to be part of a community of like-minded ecosystem organizations\, brought together by recognizing opportunities to create impact and an underlying passion for entrepreneurship. \nCEED presents\, Speed Networking with your fellow CEED members and BNI Members. \nBNI is successful business networking organization with Members and Chapters in over 75 countries\, we want you to leverage our network to the best of your ability. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to expand your network and build meaningful connections. \nForm deeper\, productive\, meaningful connections. Practice your networking skills. Meet like-minded individuals in a friendly environment at the Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development. \nIn this event\, you will have a chance to: \n\nConnect with professionals in a speed networking style\nFoster new relationships\nMaster networking skills and discover new opportunities\n\nDon’t miss this unique networking event! Happening at CEED on September 13th from 5 PM – 7 PM. \nRegister now to reserve your spot! This event is FREE! \nLight refreshments will be available.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/speed-networking-with-bni-and-ceed/
LOCATION:Ceed\, 7071 Bayers Road Suite 225\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220906T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220906T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T173031
CREATED:20220802T123630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T123630Z
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SUMMARY:CEED | INCUBATOR ORIENTATION TheHubNS
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \nJoin us to for our 45 minute online CEED | Incubator Orientation where you will discover more about the program curriculum and the eligibility criteria. \nIncubator is for you if… \nYou’ve always dreamed of having your own business\, but you’re not sure how to plan\, launch or finance it. \nAdditional Information \nWhat makes this program impactful?\nThe CEED | Incubator Program brings aspiring entrepreneurs together to validate their ideas and work as a group to make those ideas reality. \nIt’s about active\, dynamic conversations for those with any business background\, to promote experiential learning\, peer collaboration and critical thinking. The discussions push every participant to examine their business concepts to understand their potential. \nSpecial Instructions \nOnline – You will require a device equipped with camera\, speakers and a mic. \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/ceed-incubator-orientation-thehubns-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Meetups,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220901T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220901T183000
DTSTAMP:20260428T173031
CREATED:20220802T124305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T124305Z
UID:3475590-1662053400-1662057000@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:START SMART TheHubNS
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \nAre you an aspiring entrepreneur looking to kick-start your business idea? If you’re not sure how to get started\, let us help you take your first step with CEED | Start Smart. \nCEED is where the conversation starts! We pride ourselves on being the place where early stage entrepreneurs can access the knowledge and expertise they need to begin their journey\, grow their current business or gain the knowledge to take their idea to the next level. \nAdditional Information \nStart Smart should be the first step you take along the path to your entrepreneurial dream! \nSpecial Instructions \nOnline – You will require a device equipped with camera\, speakers and a mic. \nNo cost to attend this online session.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/start-smart-thehubns-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220825T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220825T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T173031
CREATED:20220823T145055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T145055Z
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Entrepreneurial Finance:What Every Entrepreneur Should Know
DESCRIPTION:Join Craig MacMullin\, MBA\, CPA\, CGA – President & CEO at CEED to learn about Finance Essentials for small business. \nAbout this event\nFundamentals of Entrepreneurial Finance : What Every Entrepreneur should know. \nJoin Craig MacMullin\, MBA\, CPA\, CGA – President & CEO at CEED to learn about Finance Essentials for small business. \nThis interactive session is focused on helping you to understand the options for financing your small business and understanding how a lender or investor evaluates your financing proposal. \nIn this session\, we will also help to: \n\nExplore options to help finance your business\nDevelop an understanding of how applications for financing are assessed so you can better position your financing application\nProvide guidance for the development of your business case\, your business plan and financial projections\nProvide information on business resources\nConnect you with business skills development opportunities\n\nSESSION FACILITATOR\nCraig MacMullin\, MBA\, CPA\, CGA \nPresident & CEO \nCraig MacMullin has over 27 years of experience in finance\, business and technical operations and business development. He began his career as an analytical chemist\, but found that his true calling was in working with early stage and growth stage companies in a variety of senior management and executive roles\, and is currently\, the President & CEO of the Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development (CEED)\, as well as its associated charity the Society for Enterprise Education & Development (SEED). Craig prides himself on being able to look at a business opportunity from multiple perspectives. \nHe believes that business is fundamentally a human pursuit and while the technical skills of finance\, accounting\, operations and business development are employed as part of his skill set\, the true “magic” is being able to mobilize and motivate a team to solve problems and offer products and services that matter to people. \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/fundamentals-of-entrepreneurial-financewhat-every-entrepreneur-should-know/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220809T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220809T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T173031
CREATED:20220802T124506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T135338Z
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SUMMARY:CEED | Accelerator Orientation TheHubNS
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \nJoin us to for our 45 minute online CEED | Accelerator Orientation where you will discover more about the program curriculum and the eligibility criteria. \nAccelerator is for you if… \nYou are poised for accelerated growth after a successful start-up launch. Or maybe youre trying to catch up with rapidly increasing customer demand and facing increasingly complex challenges. \nThrough 6 intensive sessions\, tailored to small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs)\, you are guided by entrepreneurial advisors with extensive expertise in starting\, scaling\, and empowering businesses. \nAdditional Information \nWhat makes this program impactful? \nManaging accelerated business growth demands a different approach than a starting a business. Scaling and accelerating your business is a complex and challenging process\, requiring industry knowledge\, and wisdom and experience from industry professionals. \nSpecial Instructions \nPrerequisite to the Accelerator Program \nOnline – You will require a device equipped with camera\, speakers and a mic.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/ceed-accelerator-orientation-thehubns/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220804T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220804T183000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T124006Z
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SUMMARY:START SMART TheHubNS
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \nAre you an aspiring entrepreneur looking to kick-start your business idea? If you’re not sure how to get started\, let us help you take your first step with CEED | Start Smart. \nCEED is where the conversation starts! We pride ourselves on being the place where early stage entrepreneurs can access the knowledge and expertise they need to begin their journey\, grow their current business or gain the knowledge to take their idea to the next level. \nAdditional Information \nStart Smart should be the first step you take along the path to your entrepreneurial dream! \nSpecial Instructions \nOnline – You will require a device equipped with camera\, speakers and a mic. \nNo cost to attend this online session. \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/start-smart-thehubns/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220802T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220802T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T173031
CREATED:20220802T123445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T123445Z
UID:3475580-1659463200-1659466800@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:CEED | INCUBATOR ORIENTATION TheHubNS
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \nJoin us to for our 45 minute online CEED | Incubator Orientation where you will discover more about the program curriculum and the eligibility criteria. \nIncubator is for you if… \nYou’ve always dreamed of having your own business\, but you’re not sure how to plan\, launch or finance it. \nAdditional Information \nWhat makes this program impactful?\nThe CEED | Incubator Program brings aspiring entrepreneurs together to validate their ideas and work as a group to make those ideas reality. \nIt’s about active\, dynamic conversations for those with any business background\, to promote experiential learning\, peer collaboration and critical thinking. The discussions push every participant to examine their business concepts to understand their potential. \nSpecial Instructions \nOnline – You will require a device equipped with camera\, speakers and a mic. \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/ceed-incubator-orientation-thehubns/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220728T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220728T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T173031
CREATED:20220718T125535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T125535Z
UID:3474755-1659027600-1659034800@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:So You Want To Be An Entrepreneur
DESCRIPTION:This is an interactive session that focuses on helping you navigate the intricacies of becoming an Entrepreneur \nAbout this event \n“So You Want To Be An Entrepreneur” is designed to help the participant investigate their entrepreneurial attitude and mindset by exploring both the emotional and practical aspects of business ownership. This Interactive session is focused on helping you assess the sometimes conflicting nuances between what is in your heart and what is in your head\, ultimately bringing you to a decision point with regard to your entrepreneurial future. \nParticipants will work through a series of exercises designed to assess entrepreneurial characteristics and personal motivations and the goals for their business. In addition\, participants will explore the concept of an entrepreneurial and innovation mindset. \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/so-you-want-to-be-an-entrepreneur/
LOCATION:Halifax Central Library\, 5440 Spring Garden Road\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220719T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220719T183000
DTSTAMP:20260428T173031
CREATED:20220706T145618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T145618Z
UID:3474097-1658248200-1658255400@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Speed Networking with CEED and BNI
DESCRIPTION:ARE YOU LOOKING TO INNOVATE\, CREATE\, SCALE/EXPAND your business idea…. \nCEED IS WHERE THE CONVERSATION STARTS! \nOur goal is to help build successful and innovative businesses contributing to a vibrant and entrepreneurial Nova Scotia. \nCEED is proud to be part of a community of like-minded ecosystem organizations\, brought together by recognizing opportunities to create impact and an underlying passion for entrepreneurship. \nCEED presents\, Speed Networking with your fellow CEED members and BNI Members. \nBNI is successful business networking organization with Members and Chapters in over 75 countries\, we want you to leverage our network to the best of your ability. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to expand your network and build meaningful connections. \nForm deeper\, productive\, meaningful connections. Practice your networking skills. Meet like-minded individuals in a friendly environment at The Halifax Club. \nIn this event\, you will have a chance to: \n\nConnect with professionals in a speed networking style\nFoster new relationships\nMaster networking skills and discover new opportunities\n\nDon’t miss this unique networking event! Happening at the Halifax Club on July 19th at 4:30 pm. \nRegister now to reserve your spot!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/speed-networking-with-ceed-and-bni/
LOCATION:The Halifax Club\, 1682 Hollis St\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3J 2R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220614T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220614T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T173031
CREATED:20220525T123358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T164755Z
UID:3472585-1655229600-1655233200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:CEED | Accelerator Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nJoin us to for our 45 minute online CEED | Accelerator Orientation where you will discover more about the program curriculum and the eligibility criteria. \nAccelerator is for you if… \nYou are poised for accelerated growth after a successful start-up launch. Or maybe youre trying to catch up with rapidly increasing customer demand and facing increasingly complex challenges. \n  \nThrough 6 intensive sessions\, tailored to small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs)\, you are guided by entrepreneurial advisors with extensive expertise in starting\, scaling\, and empowering businesses. \n  \nAdditional Information\nWhat makes this program impactful? \nManaging accelerated business growth demands a different approach than a starting a business. Scaling and accelerating your business is a complex and challenging process\, requiring industry knowledge\, and wisdom and experience from industry professionals. \nLearn More \n  \n  \nSpecial Instructions\nPrerequisite to the Accelerator Program \nOnline – You will require a device equipped with camera\, speakers and a mic.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/ceed-accelerator-orientation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Programs,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20211020T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20211020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T173031
CREATED:20211015T121407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T121407Z
UID:3458185-1634727600-1634731200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Your Numbers\, Your Story
DESCRIPTION:CEED is proud to host this CPA Canada Program session FREE during Small Business Week. \nWe invite you to attend Your Numbers\, Your Story where we will discuss; \nWhat is critical to success and the impact \nFinancial statements \n\nWhat does my P&L tell me?\nWhy do I need a balance sheet?\nWhere is my cash coming and going?\n\nFinancial ratios \n\nHow profitable is my business?\nWhat’s the trend in my profits?\nCan we pay the bills? Can we pay the bank?\n\nMaximizing your business \n\nDo we have enough cash to pay expenses?\nHow much cash do we need for expansion?\nHow do I measure and monitor operational efficiency?\n\nTools and resources \nQ&A
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/your-numbers-your-story/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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