Upcoming at the Partnership - October/November 2024

October 24, 2024:  2SLGBTQI+ Networking Event

2SLGBTQI+ business owners, entrepreneurs, side hustlers, and aspiring entrepreneurs join us for an evening of networking and learning about our new 2SLGBTQI+ programming.

Date: Thursday, October 24

Time 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Location: Shaun, 135 Provost St. New Glasgow

No rsvp required. 19+

For more information, please contact connect@pictoucountypartnership.com 

 

October 28th: Gather & Grow: Fall Celebration of Community Impact and Innovation

Join us for a fall gathering to network and hear stories of impact and innovation with guest speaker Mayor John Norman, Town of Bonavista, NL.

Date: Monday, October 28th

Location: Parker’s Barn (3894 White Hill Road, Hopewell NS)

Time:

  • 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. networking, and musical entertainment by Leah & Kyle
  • 6 p.m. Guest Speaker, Mayor John Norman, Town of Bonavista, NL.

Celebrate the end of small business week and kick-off the social enterprise summit. Open to all.

Register now.

 

October 25th: Small Business and Procurement: Selling Your Goods & Services

Whether you're looking to expand your market or need guidance on navigating government procurement, this session is your opportunity to learn directly from federal and provincial experts. Partnership with the Pictou County Chamber of Commerce.

Date: October 25, 2024

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Location: NSCC Pictou Campus - The Oasis, Room C252

Register now.

 

October 29th & October 30th: Social Enterprise Summit

The Social Enterprise Summit is a 2-day event designed to showcase opportunities for revenue diversification for community impact organizations.

Date, Location, and Time:

  • Kickoff Monday, October 28th Gather and Grow event, Parker’s Barn, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 29th and Wednesday, October 30th, Summer Street 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Register now.

 

October 29, 2024: Elevate your Business Value Workshop

Whether you’re thinking about selling or just want to make your business more valuable, this workshop is for you!

Date: October 29, 2024

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Pictou County Partnership, 151 Provost St, New Glasgow

Registration Fee: $125 (Lunch provided!)

Facilitator: Wendy Brookhouse, Black Star Wealth

Registration deadline: October 22nd.

Register now. 

 

November 14, 2024: Roadmap to Entrepreneurship: Business Planning

Join us for an informative session to take your concept to the next step and write a business plan, an essential tool for guiding your business toward success.

Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024

Location: Pictou County Partnership, 151 Provost Street, Unit 202

Time: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Facilitator: Lauren Forbes

Registration deadline: November 7, 2024.

Register now.

 

November 13th, 2024: Employer Forum: Attracting And Retaining A Diverse Workforce

Nova Scotia Works Career Connections, Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS), Pictou County Chamber of Commerce, and Pictou County Partnership would like to extend an invitation to the 2024 Employer Forum/Mini Job Fair.

Date: Wednesday, November 13th, 2024

Location: Glasgow Square Theatre, 155 Riverside Pkwy,

New Glasgow, NS.

Register now.

 

November 21, 2024: AI and Social Media

At this workshop, participants will gain practical insights and knowledge, and be empowered to confidently use AI tools and social media in their business.

Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024

Location: Pictou County Partnership, 151 Provost Street, Unit 202

Time: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Facilitator: Mary Ellen Makhlouf

Registration deadline: November 7, 2024.

Register now.