Halifax Central Library

Name: So You Want To Be An Entrepreneur
Start: 2022-07-28T17:00:00-03:00
End: 2022-07-28T19:00:00-03:00
Location: Halifax Central Library

5440 Spring Garden Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada Get Directions

Events at this venue

June 2024
Featured June 13, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ADT

Stress management in tech

Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

The session focuses on understanding stress and its sources; how stress impacts our health; stress management techniques & tools; time management and setting healthy boundaries; and physical activity, nutrition and sleep hygiene and their effects on stress management. Key Takeaways How to manage stress in the workplace The impact of time management Linking overall health & wellness to stress reduction Meet your presenter... Melissa is a dual certified Health and Life Coach, specializing in a holistic approach to mindset shift, stress management, nutrition, and more. With a background in HR, Melissa understands the workplace dynamic and is able to effectively help teams cultivate new, healthy habits that can boost productivity, morale, employee engagement, and retention. She offers various interactive workshops for employees and leadership, as well as a 12-week leadership coaching program designed to reduce burnout and stress. The success of any company is only as good as its people, and those people need to be healthy in order to thrive.
June 7, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ADT

TECH MVP SUMMIT 2024 Pitch Competition

Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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! Organized 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. A chance to win a MVP Development package worth up to $150K - Learn More (applications now closed) MVP development worth up to $150K, collaborating with NuBinary’s CTOs and senior developers to build out your MVP within 2-4 months. Services from our partners The winner of the competition will be awarded with a Grand prize a MVP Development package worth up to $150K.
February 2024
February 6, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm AST

Celebrating Black History Month with Networking

Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Celebrating Black History Month showcasing Black Business Owners who will share their entrepreneurial journey and some great networking! Join us at the Halifax Central Library on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 6:00 PM (AST) for an exciting event celebrating Black History Month. This in-person gathering aims to bring together individuals of diverse backgrounds to honor the rich contributions and achievements of the Black community. Throughout the evening, we will provide a platform for networking and fostering connections among attendees. Engage in meaningful conversations, share experiences, and build relationships with like-minded individuals who are passionate about promoting inclusivity and diversity. Don't miss out on this incredible event at the Halifax Central Library. Come and celebrate Black History Month with us, as we strive to create a more inclusive and united community. We look forward to seeing you there!
May 2023
May 4, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm ADT

BSides Halifax 2023

Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

BSides Halifax is proud to announce their 3rd (nearly annual) Halifax BSides conference! This time IRL (in real life). Fresh off the heels of AtlSecCon, they are testing the waters for in-persons event with a small and intimate venue (the Halifax Central Library BMO room). But don't let the size fool you, this one-day event will be packed full of great talks for your fellow security enthusiast. Tickets will be very limited this year and are available for a minimum "donation" of $13.37 (see what they did there). As with their previous BSides, all proceeds go to Feed Nova Scotia, because have you seen grocery prices lately? They are looking forward to seeing everyone in just a few weeks!

$13.37
May 1, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm ADT

Here We Code: Coming together to build the tech talent pipeline

Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

May is Here We Code Month, a platform to showcase the diverse digital activities and events taking place across the province, promoting the fact that Nova Scotia is committed to providing digital education and opportunities for all. Come celebrate the beginning of Here We Code Month and attend their kick-off networking event! This is a great opportunity to grow your network and promote new initiatives within your organization, connect with various leaders in the sector and be in the know of what is happening in tech across the province. What to expect: 5:30pm-6:00pm: Register and grab some food! 6:00pm-6:20pm: Opening Remarks 6:20pm-6:45pm: Networking Pitch - hear from a few individuals speak on new and exciting tech focused initiatives happening within their organizations 6:45pm-7:30pm: General Networking Who can attend: Organizations, industry professionals and students who are a part of the tech eco-system are welcome to attend! What is Here We Code? Here We Code is a digital innovation campaign to position Nova Scotia as one of Canada’s top digital ecosystems. This movement is about collaboration between the tech industry, post-secondary institutions, businesses, government, and Nova Scotians to cultivate the conditions for a thriving digital economy. Questions? Email: A.Shrestha@dal.ca
February 2023
February 23, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm AST

Leading To Make The Work Environment Inclusive

Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

People are the most precious asset in any organization. Learn how diversity, equity, and inclusion can improve workplace culture while improving the bottom line! We don't tell you what to do, rather we engage you in a process that builds your awareness, confidence, skill, and excitement Training will take place in a safe space over 2 half days. Together we will explore topics related to self awareness, diversity, bias, and leadership What we will cover together: 1. Self-Awareness- Understanding how our values and beliefs drive our behavior. 2. Diversity and Inclusion- What is it and how can it be cultivated at work. 3. Systemic Awareness- Addressing the history of systemic barriers and their impact on social inequality. 4. Unconscious Bias and Microaggressions- Where ourbiases originate and how they can unintentionally marginalize certain groups. 5. Empathy- What is it and how can it be used to fuel connection. 6. Leadership- Defining leadership.
February 22, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm AST

Leading To Make The Work Environment Inclusive

Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

People are the most precious asset in any organization. Learn how diversity, equity, and inclusion can improve workplace culture while improving the bottom line! We don't tell you what to do, rather we engage you in a process that builds your awareness, confidence, skill, and excitement Training will take place in a safe space over 2 half days. Together we will explore topics related to self awareness, diversity, bias, and leadership What we will cover together: 1. Self-Awareness- Understanding how our values and beliefs drive our behavior. 2. Diversity and Inclusion- What is it and how can it be cultivated at work. 3. Systemic Awareness- Addressing the history of systemic barriers and their impact on social inequality. 4. Unconscious Bias and Microaggressions- Where ourbiases originate and how they can unintentionally marginalize certain groups. 5. Empathy- What is it and how can it be used to fuel connection. 6. Leadership- Defining leadership.
October 2022
October 17, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm ADT

ISANS Immigrant Entrepreneurship Awards

Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

October 18 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm In celebration of Small Business Week, we are hosting our third annual ISANS Immigrant Entrepreneurship Awards! The goal of this event is to recognize the positive impact immigrant small businesses have made on our prospering Nova Scotian economy. At the ceremony, many immigrant businesses will be showcased, and participants will have an opportunity to build their networks and connect with diverse business owners. To close the night, we’ll host a reception with culturally diverse cuisine catered by immigrant businesses in Nova Scotia. Award categories include: Innovative Business of the Year Immigrant Women Entrepreneurship Network (IWEN) Entrepreneur of the Year Small Business of the Year (over 2 years) Small Business of the Year (under 2 years) Sustainable Business of the Year Join us at Halifax Public Library’s Paul O’Regan Hall for a wonderful evening of celebrating the many contributions immigrant businesses bring to our province! Please register here to attend: registration form.
July 2022
July 28, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm ADT

So You Want To Be An Entrepreneur

Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

This is an interactive session that focuses on helping you navigate the intricacies of becoming an Entrepreneur About this event “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. Participants 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.

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