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 […]

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 […]