Are you ready to build an online Training Course but have no idea where to begin? Then this 1-hour power lunch session is the right place for you! In this session: You will be guided to consider the necessary steps to bring a course to life online. Whether you have an existing instructor-led program you would like to convert to online or are starting from scratch; this session has everything you need to help you consider the steps you will need to take to bring your course to life online! Takeaways for this topic: 1. Identify your course objectives and learning audience 2. Identify existing resources that can be easily adapted for your online course 3. Consider assessment and evaluation approaches for your online course 4. Review a list of delivery options for your course 5. Benefits of getting your course online quickly Rob Belliveau – Speaker Bio Robert Belliveau is the founder and president of NeonTrain, an eLearning company that helps small- and medium-sized organizations train online using the Brightspace Learning Management System. With over 20 years of experience as a firefighter with Halifax Regional Fire Emergency, Rob, as a Training Officer, led the deployment of an eLearning system across […]

Learn insights about the United Kingdom market and about how the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service and Export Development Canada can help you expand your business there. Our speakers will provide information on how you can get advice, financial support, connections to potential buyers, and access to business leads in that country. The U.K. is Canada’s largest customer in Europe, and third single market export destination worldwide. It is also Canada’s second largest source of foreign direct investment in the world, and a key science and technology partner as well. The King’s visit to Canada at the end of May is a powerful reminder of the ties that bind us together—both historic and economic—, and a reflection of the strong friendship and of the deep-seated trust that exists between our people. We share not only a common history, culture and language, but the U.K. and Canada are also members of the G7, G20 and, of course, the Commonwealth. And thanks to the Canada-UK Continuity Agreement following Brexit, over 99% of our bilateral trade is exempt for tariffs. In the current geopolitical environment, the U.K stands as a stable and reliable trading partner for Nova Scotian businesses. Don’t miss this chance to […]

Nova Scotia is leading a regional transformation that’s changing how Atlantic Canada grows. From offshore wind and clean hydrogen to shipbuilding, space technology, and digital innovation, new industries are taking shape here at home and creating opportunities that reach across the region. Join Minister Sean Fraser, Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, for a conversation about how Nova Scotians and Atlantic Canadians are building an economy for the next generation. One that is clean, competitive, and built on collaboration between business, government, and research. This discussion will explore how the region’s strengths are fueling growth, how we can keep that momentum going, and what it means to build an economy that works for the people who call Atlantic Canada home.

Higher Learning, Stronger Economy: Shaping Tomorrow Together Expectations have changed for post-secondary institutions over the last few decades. They are more than the classroom, more than institutions of learning – they are building our next generation of business owners and community leaders. Universities go beyond preparing their grads for the workforce by driving important economic and social change for our region’s growth and prosperity. Join us at the Halifax Chamber’s annual Fall Dinner to hear from a few of our world-class universities on their big ideas for big impact: international students staying in the province and pursuing entrepreneurship, researching and creating strong communities, and developing healthcare solutions at home. Hear from the presidents of Mount Saint Vincent University, Dalhousie University, and Saint Mary’s University, paired with alumni stories of economic impact and growth.