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GEO Nova Scotia presents GEO Forum 2024 – Nova Scotia’s first-ever, Digital Inclusion conference.

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GEO FORUM 2024 is a free, virtual conference happening on October 9, 2024, focused on Digital Inclusion in Nova Scotia – making sure everyone has the access, tools, and skills to be online. Hosted by GEO Nova Scotia, this event is all about bringing together people from government, industry, and community to talk about how we are closing the digital divide, together. The forum will feature a keynote, plenary session with an all-Scottish panel including the founders of the Mhor Collective who deliver Digital Champions programming across the country, and representatives from the Scottish Council of Voluntary Organizations (SCVO), which is responsible for a number of innovative digital inclusion initiatives like Connecting Scotland and Connecting to Care. The day will include breakout sessions on important topics like education, employment, and mental health. Attendees can also participate in a Digital Champions training session to gain tips, tools, and insights into helping others gain digital skills. Things wrap up in-person at the Halifax Convention Centre that evening with the Nova Scotia Digital Inclusion Awards which will be livestreamed. Whether you’re involved in policy, programming, service provision, or have another interest in digital inclusion in Nova Scotia, GEO FORUM 2024 is the place to be. It’s a great chance to learn, share ideas, and be part of the […]

Workshop | Amazon 101. How does it work, and can it work for me?

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Thinking about selling your products on Amazon? We can help. Invest Nova Scotia, in partnership with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, is pleased to offer a workshop on how to set up your business on Amazon. The workshop will be hosted virtual via Zoom on Thursday, September 26, 2024, 9:00 am – 10:30 am, and is presented by e-commerce expert Don Thompson, Founder and CEO of Beacon Commerce, a verified Amazon Ads partner. Say good-bye to stress and time wasted struggling with the Amazon seller learning curve. You’ll understand if Amazon is right for your brand, the size of the market opportunities that await, and what’s required to set up your business on Amazon – the right way. This session is open to anyone that has thought about bringing their product to Amazon either themselves, through a distribution partner or selling directly to Amazon as a vendor. The following topics will be covered in this session: The growing dominance of Amazon and what it means to brands. How does Amazon work as a sales channel for my customers? How does my product get placed in front of customers? How do I stand out on the digital shelf? What investments is required to be on Amazon? What […]

Dal Business Society Showcase

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Management Career Services is proud to present a new opportunity to strengthen your employer brand with Dalhousie business students! Join us virtually on Monday, September 23 for our inaugural Dal Business Society Showcase. There are more than a dozen business student societies in Dalhousie’s Faculty of Management, and we are providing you with the opportunity to learn about all of them. At this virtual event, each student society will have three minutes to present their value proposition. Post-event, attendees will receive contact information for each society. You choose who you wish to follow up with from our Bachelor of Commerce Co-op, Bachelor of Management, and Corporate Residency MBA societies, and you will then be able to build and strengthen relationships with the societies best aligned with your organization’s recruitment strategies. Click here to register.

Rebuilding A Productive Workforce: Skills Training That Drives Productivity & Growth For Canada

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The Bank of Canada sounded the alarm on Canadian productivity at the start of the year. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗴𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴: capital intensity, labor composition, and multi-factor productivity. Join us as we dive into labor composition and multi-factor productivity, exploring why workforce skills and training are essential for boosting productivity. 🗓 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Wednesday, August 21st 🕒 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 2-3 PM ET Hear from Claire Quirion - Digital Nova Scotia, Heather Gojanovich - RBC Innovation Hub (Halifax), and Sheila Fung, M.Ed from the team here at Uvaro on how innovative solutions can drastically improve regional and national productivity levels. ✨ Don’t miss out on this important conversation! Register now and be part of the change. 🔗 Register Here: https://uva.ro/4cIizlD Key Takeaways From Webinar REAL-WORLD CASE STUDIES We will showcase a successful upskilling program, highlighting how its program design for workforce development leads to increased productivity. NEW APPROACH TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Explore a new approach to workforce development that effectively builds critical skills, including the growing importance of AI skills on increased productivity. HEAR FROM TOP INDUSTRY EXPERTS Join Claire Q. from DNS and Heather G. from RBC’s Halifax Innovation Hub as they spotlight workforce productivity […]

Unlocking the Power of Salesforce CRM

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Discover how to maximize your organization's use of Salesforce CRM in this comprehensive session. We'll explore key features, best practices, and advanced techniques to streamline your sales processes, enhance customer relationships, and boost productivity. Topics include customizing dashboards, automating processes, and integrating third-party apps. Whether you're new to Salesforce or looking to take your usage to the next level, you'll leave with practical strategies to unlock the full potential of this powerful platform. 3 Key Takeaways Leverage data for informed decisions. Automate business processes for increased efficiency. Customize Salesforce for your business. Meet your presenter.. Prag is the President and Salesforce Architect of Skilled Cohort, a strategic Salesforce Registered Partner. He is one of the four Salesforce MVPs in Canada, a 7-time Dreamforce speaker (2017, 2018, 2019, and 2023), a 3-time TDX speaker, and is well-known for his expertise in Rev Ops and Salesforce Security.  

Fireside Chat with Rashmi Prakash – Aruna Revolution

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As a feature of the Start Now Incubator, The ONSIDE Podcast returns with for a fireside chat series focused on women entrepreneurs and leaders who are making a difference in the Canadian ecosystem and around the world. Our next guest is Rashmi Prakash, CEO & Co-founder of Aruna Revolution, where she leads the development of compostable menstrual products using innovative natural fiber technology. With a background in biomedical engineering and a passion for sustainability, Rashmi is dedicated to creating eco-friendly health solutions. Sign up to join the live recording and have the opportunity to interact with Rashmi with live questions from the audience. Facilitated by: Alexandra McCann, host of The ONSIDE Podcast

Paths to Privilege™: The Battleground in Identity Security

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About the Session Today’s organizations are facing more identity and access management headaches than ever before. Many are still maintaining some types of legacy identity platforms and applications, while new types of identity components are cropping up all the time. Despite the longstanding principles of least privilege and Privilege Access Management (PAM), the ever-evolving technology and threat landscape demands a deeper understanding of the indirect and often hidden paths attackers exploit. This complexity can leave both seasoned security professionals and those new to identity management wondering how to navigate the modern landscape. In this webinar, Dave Shackleford of Voodoo Security will break down: The various categories of identity that many enterprises are reliant on today, from traditional on-premises environments as well as cloud deployments. The types of privilege abuse that can (and does) easily occur Controls and considerations to help security teams better handle privileges within the entire identity estate. Following Dave’s presentation, BeyondTrust will reveal the concept of Paths to Privilege™ and explore the 5 fundamentals for protecting your paths to privilege. Learn why paths to privilege is today’s risk exposure point through things like vulnerable human & machine accounts, misconfigurations, remote access and excessive privileges. BeyondTrust will provide […]

Grant Writing 101

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Join us for the second session of our empowering and engaging grant writing workshop! Following the success of our first session in December 2023, we’re excited to bring you another opportunity to equip your business with the funding it deserves. 🌈📝 In this session, our expert facilitators will guide you through the art of crafting compelling grant proposals. You’ll learn how to define your unique business story, navigate the complexities of grant application jargon, and much more. This workshop includes a quick crash course on grants, a real-life case study, and a Q&A segment, all designed to enhance your grant-writing skills. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or looking to elevate your existing venture, join us for an inspiring and inclusive workshop celebrating the strength of 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurship. Key Takeaways: Identify the right grants for your initiatives Develop an understanding of writing for your grant adjudication audience Strengthen your grant applications 📣 Unlock your grant success with Ivy + Dean by attending this workshop! Earn a nomination, and CGLCC will cover the cost of your grant writing services for up to 10 CGLCC certified suppliers. Don’t miss out on this chance to discover how you can avail yourself of this free […]

Tech Talk Tuesday: Meet Cloud Mandates with BeyondTrust’s FedRAMP Authorization

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About the Session Security has always been at the core of BeyondTrust's solutions, and there are few business segments with stricter requirements than Federal, State, and Local government agencies. The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) was designed as a government-wide compliance program that standardizes security assessments, authorization, and continuous monitoring of cloud products and services. BeyondTrust has achieved several FedRAMP authorizations and milestones recently and this webinar will cover the following topics: What is FedRAMP? Why is FedRAMP important? Why switch to BeyondTrust's FedRAMP offerings?

Financials 3-Part Training Clinic

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The Black Business Initiative’s Training Department provides ongoing entrepreneurship development and business training courses to Black entrepreneurs and employees. To be eligible for BBI training series, you must be a Black business owner based in the Atlantic Canada provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, OR a Black employee currently working in one of the four provinces. This is a 3-part live, virtual training delivered by Sasha Paul, CPA, and Tafara Mudenda Register here Understanding Your Financial WHY – with Sasha Paul, CPA and Tafara Mudenda  Financial Planning Essentials – with Sasha Paul, CPA and Tafara Mudenda  Pricing Strategies and Revenue Management – with Sasha Paul, CPA and Tafara Mudenda  Date: Course delivered on Wednesdays – August 7th, 14th and 21st

A Four-Part, Online, Business-Development Series with RBC: Business Strategies for Growth, Financing, and Cybersecurity (Aug 7 – Sept 11)

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Is your business ready to grow? Join ISANS and RBC for a comprehensive training experience over four workshops designed to empower your business with growth, financing, online presence, and cybersecurity. The workshops for this series will take place on four different days in August and September. If you attend all four sessions, you will be awarded a certificate of participation from ISANS. Join us to learn about some of the key indicators of business success and actions you can take to bring your business to the next level. This comprehensive training program covers four key areas essential for success: Grow Your Business: Wednesday, August 7 from 2:00- 4:00 pm Learn proven strategies to accelerate growth and expand your market presence. Financing Solutions for your Business: Wednesday, August 21 from 2:00- 4:00 pm Discover innovative funding options tailored to your business needs. Getting Your Business Online: Wednesday, September 11 from 2:00- 4:00 pm Master the essentials of establishing and optimizing your digital presence Protect your Business: Wednesday, September 18 from 2:00- 4:00 pm Safeguard your business from online threats and fraud with expert guidance. To attend this free series, you must: Be an ISANS business client Have a Canadian Language B level of 5+ […]

Ask Me Anything

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Curious about Project Management, Change Management, and Business Analysis? Wonder how these crucial roles work together to drive organizational change? Here's your chance to get answers from a panel of seasoned industry experts! Join us for our exclusive "Ask Me Anything" series featuring veteran PMs, OCMs, and BAs who will share their wealth of experience and insights on how these roles collaborate to enable successful organizational transformations. Dates: August 1st, 15th, and 29th Time: 8:00 PM EST Duration: 1 hour per session Our Expert Panel: We've assembled a lineup of industry leaders with decades of combined experience in driving organizational change across various sectors.  What to expect:  - Open Q&A format with seasoned professionals - Deep insights into PM, OCM, and BA roles from those who've mastered them - Expert perspectives on how these roles synergize to drive change - Practical advice for your career from industry veterans - Real-world examples of successful collaborations from top practitioners. Whether you're a seasoned professional, just starting your career, or simply interested in understanding how organizations manage change, this is your opportunity to learn from the best in the business. Don't miss this rare opportunity to tap into the collective wisdom of industry […]