TRAINING OVERVIEW: The Power of Beyond Binary Inclusive Leadership Workshop is a full day training session. Please only register if you are 100% committed to fully participating in this training. This training is for members only. Future members interested in joining the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, please contact Jenn Kurmey at: jenn@halifaxchamber.com There are only 20 spaces available for this session – if the session is full, please add yourself to the waitlist, you will be contacted only if a spot opens up. The Power of Beyond Binary Inclusive Leadership: Igniting Innovation in the Workplace Are you ready to take the next step in fostering a culture of inclusivity and diversity within your business? Do you have the knowledge and confidence to recognize and constructively address bad behaviour, AND build inclusive policies and procedures to support a thriving team? This is the Workshop for you! Diversity and inclusion are critical components for driving innovation, fostering growth, and ensuring long-term success. As business leaders, it is essential to create an inclusive environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Join Emma Stanley and revolutionize the way you lead your business to greatness. This full day workshop provides engaging and insightful tools for understanding, […]

Join the Halifax Chamber of Commerce on May 15th to hear from Isabelle Hudon, President & CEO of BDC.   Isabelle will share a perspective on entrepreneurship in Atlantic Canada, BDC’s role as Canada’s development bank, and bold ambitions for our collective future followed by a fireside chat. Canada’s economy faces many challenges. The prosperity of Atlantic Canada will be propelled by the ingenuity, resilience, and spirit of its entrepreneurs. BDC stands ready to provide entrepreneurs with the support needed to achieve their ambitions. Meet our Speaker Isabelle Hudon, Chief Executive Officer, BDC Recognized as a mobilizing leader with a keen sense of strategy, Isabelle Hudon has systematically brought an ambitious and resolutely action-oriented vision to all of the organizations she has led. She was appointed President and CEO of BDC in August 2021, after serving as Ambassador of Canada to France and Monaco for four years and holding the positions of President and CEO (Quebec) and Senior Vice President (Canada) of Sun Life Financial. Since joining BDC, Isabelle has dedicated herself to putting the ‘D’ in BDC at the forefront of the activities and priorities of her 2,900 colleagues. Driven by a strong desire to increase the organization’s contribution to the country’s development through its entrepreneurs, she is accelerating […]

Do you have a store front or office that needs upgrading? Is your business ready to comply with the Accessibility Act guidelines by 2030? Are you looking to broaden your hiring practices with inclusive hiring, but don’t know where to start? Becoming accessible doesn’t have to be expensive or overwhelming! The Halifax Chamber, along with our partners, are bringing together industry experts to help you start, or continue, your journey of accessibility and inclusion. Join us on Wednesday, May 29th as we look at several key areas that businesses need to address in their physical and digital spaces, hiring practices, and available resources as we work towards a more inclusive and accessible future for all Nova Scotians. This event will feature a series of speakers sharing knowledge at a high and comprehensive level, followed by an opportunity to join smaller breakout discussions with more specific topics including built environment, broadening your hiring practices, and more. We are excited to bring these speakers together so our members can learn more on this important topic. You should attend if you want to: - Walk away with a clear vision of how DEAI will show up in your organization, - Access the resources you need to become an accessible employer, - Improve your supplier […]

The Wonder Women Conference brings together people to connect, educate, inspire and empower one another to take on new and expanded roles in work, community and life.  Wonder Women is proud to offer diverse content featuring local, professional superheroes. We invite you to build meaningful relationships with people across all industries while participating in engaging workshops and hearing from a panel of local leaders on successes and challenges of women and gender-diverse folks in business. Together, we strive to create a community of inclusivity that ultimately encourages all people to own their ambition, break down barriers, and unleash their superpowers. The Wonder Women conference was started to empower those who have historically been denied equitable access to spaces and opportunities in the professional world. This most certainly includes those who identify outside of the gender binary. We have been working extensively with women and gender diverse folks over the years to make this event accessible, welcoming and applicable to everyone. Our team is working hard to ensure there is representation, including gender-diverse folks, amongst our presenters and within the topics of discussion. We are working towards a more inclusive and equitable event, and we always welcome input and feedback from our members […]

Join us for an inspiring afternoon, hosted in partnership with the Canadian 2SLGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC). This event is dedicated to celebrating Pride month and empowering 2SLGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and professionals to thrive in their businesses. The symposium will feature a dynamic lineup of presentations, a fireside chat, and resource sharing sessions focused on providing practical tools and insights for entrepreneurial success. Engage with industry experts, fellow 2SLGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, and community leaders as we explore topics such as business growth strategies, financial management, marketing, and more. As a highlight of the event, enjoy a drag performance and connect with fellow attendees on the beautiful patio of The Prince George Hotel for drinks and networking following the sessions.

Do you have a new or growing business in Canada that collects personal information? Join us for an overview of PIPEDA and ask your questions! Presented by: The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) provides information to help businesses comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and better protect the privacy of Canadians, their clients, and customers. This information session is free-of-charge, during which advisors from the OPC's Business Advisory Directorate will provide an overview of PIPEDA and it's 10 Privacy Principles, illustrate how these principles apply to businesses, and answer questions regarding Canada?s federal private-sector privacy law. In-person Privacy Clinics can also be arranged after the session, where business leaders can meet one-on-one with an advisor to discuss privacy matters specific to their business and get relevant advice and guidance. -What is the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)? -What are the 10 Privacy Principles of PIPEDA? -What are your obligations under the law when it comes to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information? -How can the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada assist businesses comply with the law? Participants are invited to ask questions in both official languages of Canada (English/Français).

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 […]