Tribe Network Updates: August 7, 2024 🚀
Lean Canvas Workshop with Amoye, BWIE Pitch Competition, Digital Literacy, Apex Invitational's 50th Anniversary, Tips for Business Owners, & many more opportunities
Join our Lean Canvas Workshop
August 13, 6 PM - 8 PM (ADT) | Zoom
Our Lean Canvas Workshop is designed to guide you in developing and refining your business idea(s) or existing business. This will include learning how to properly identify customer needs, differentiate your offering in the market and articulate your business model using the quick and easy Lean Canvas framework.
By attending, you will be empowered to create clear, concise, and actionable plans for your venture(s) using the Lean Canvas framework.
Apply to Pitch your Business at BWIE’s 3rd Annual Pitch Competition
Application closes by August 15th
Blk Women in Excellence is hosting their 3rd Annual Pitch Competition and they are inviting aspiring, new and existing Black female business owners to showcase their businesses for an opportunity to turn their business dreams into reality. Whether you are just starting or looking to grow, this competition is for you!
The Official Pitch Competition will be held on October 5, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (AST) at the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre, Saint Mary's University, 903 Robie St, Halifax, NS B3H 3C2.
The 1st place winner will receive:
$10,000 in cash
$7,500 sponsorship from Pattison Outdoor Advertising
A Professional Headshot Session with Capture-It Photography
One-Year Membership with Blk Women In Excellence
One-Year Virtual Assistance
The runner-up winner will receive:
$3,500 sponsorship from Pattison Outdoor Advertising
One Year Membership with Blk Women In Excellence
Apply to the Digital Skills for Women+!
Application closes by 12:00 PM on August 23rd
The Digital Skills for Women+ program is a free seven-week program created by women who have navigated challenges in the tech sector. This program is designed to help women+ gain industry experience through virtual sessions covering crucial topics such as digital marketing, analytics, cybersecurity, programming, and more.
Join the Emera ideaBUILD Fall Cohort
Application closes by August 23rd
Dalhousie University is looking for 10 early-stage start-ups that are developing innovative Med Tech, Clean Tech, Ocean Tech, and Ag Tech products to join the Emera Fall ideaBUILD Cohort.
This cohort is a 10-month rigorous program that runs from October to July and takes physical product ideas from design to operational prototype. Start-ups accepted into the program will receive $10,000 to support their product development.
Things to Read, Watch & Listen To
📰 Read: The Apex Invitational is celebrating its 50th anniversary
The Apex at Truro Golf Club is a celebration of Black golf in Canada.
Last week, our Marketing and Communications Manager - Nicole Jackson, joined in the 50th celebration of Apex International. This tournament, created by Darrell Maxwell in the early 1970s, has grown from a small gathering of 17 players to a major annual event with 120 competitors. The tournament showcases golfing talent and fosters community spirit with activities such as a softball game, banquet, nightly dances, and a Sunday BBQ. Over the years, the Apex Invitational has raised $113,000 for scholarships, supporting 141 municipal Black students since 2000. The tournament’s inclusive spirit and commitment to honouring its legacy ensure a bright future for Black golfers in Nova Scotia.
🎥 Watch: Find Your Life Purpose Using Ikigai (Toolkit Included) | Find Your Tribe - Ep 2
We recently launched a podcast and YouTube channel, "Find Your Tribe," where we explore the lives of successful individuals across various disciplines to understand why (and how) they do what they do. Find Your Tribe is a series that explores personal growth, professional development, and entrepreneurship.
Our second episode of "Find Your Tribe" breaks down the Japanese concept of IKIGAI. IKIGAI helps us identify our purpose by finding the intersection of passion, skill, need, and profit. IKIGAI is helpful for all ages and will help you get grounded in who you are and the impact you can create with your skills. This episode also features a customized workbook to help anyone at any stage of their journey find their purpose using Ikigai. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and share your opinion on this episode and the workbook.
🎧 Listen: Storytelling With Data to Achieve Business Success
In this episode of All Hands on Tech, Kevin D'Aguiar, Principal Consultant/Owner at Matters of Data, shares his business journey with Ashley and Derek.
Matters of Data is a data and analytics service company. They provide data training, consulting, organization, consolidation, and tracking. It is interesting how Kevin D'Aguiar notes that “companies that have existing analytics teams or analytics individuals often don't have the soft skills needed to perform at a high level.”
From this episode, you will learn that data is a powerful tool when used properly by extracting valuable insights relevant to your business. Listen to the full episode to learn how to use data to make well-informed business decisions.
Join ISANS to celebrate Immigrant Women in Entrepreneurship
August 8, 5 PM - 7 PM (ADT) | Mumford Professional Building, 6960 Mumford Rd, 2nd Floor, Suite 2120
The Immigrant Women Entrepreneurship Network (IWEN) is thrilled to invite you to a special roundtable event on August 8th featuring two remarkable immigrant women entrepreneurs.
This is a unique opportunity to engage with Shivani Dhamija, founder of Shivani's Kitchen, and Rashmi Prakash, CEO of Aruna Revolution.
This roundtable is a great way to hear first-hand how these remarkable women overcame many obstacles to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. You'll be able to learn more and ask questions on a variety of topics related to launching and expanding a business in Nova Scotia and be inspired by their hard work and determination.
Join the Africville Heritage Trust Society for an Open Mic Night
August 11, 2 PM - 4 PM (ADT) | Africville Museum, 5795 Africville Road
The Africville Heritage Trust Society is hosting an open mic event on the museum grounds at 5795 Africville Road. The purpose of this open mic is to showcase musical talents within Halifax and create a loving space for everybody (in attendance) to enjoy a warm afternoon where they surround themselves with nature, music, poetry, and positive festivities.
Find more information in the poster above
Join the 14th Annual BIJ Charity Golf Tournament
September 6th, 9 AM - 4 PM (ADT) | Granite Springs Golf Club, 4441 Prospect Rd
Business Is Jammin’ Charity is hosting their 14th Annual Charity Golf Tournament and is inviting local businesses, community leaders, and golf enthusiasts for a day of friendly competition, networking, supporting Youth Initiatives and giving back.
Business is Jammin’ is a province-wide charity that encourages youth ages 8-30 to pursue entrepreneurship. Your participation in this exciting event helps keep BIJ programming free. Canadian tax receipts will be issued for all donations.
Ecosystem Events
At Tribe, we deeply value community and building relationships. This is why we aim to keep you informed about events happening within the ecosystem that could be beneficial to your personal or professional goals. These events foster relaxation, networking and relationship building and might help you find your Tribe.
Make sure to look through the carefully curated events happening within the community and register for any that catch your eyes and work with your schedule. These events are mostly free to attend; however, there might be some paid events.
Job, Business & Funding Opportunities 🔍
PROGRAMS
Healing Through Fashion and Creative Expression
Nova Scotia Offshore Wind R&D Conference| Registration closes September 18
The B.L.A.C.K. Joy Experience | Motion Activities every Monday - Thursday
GRANTS
ABSW Community Micro-Grants Program | Application closes August 31st
Invest Nova Scotia Greenshoots program | Application closes August 16th
Telus Stand With Owners Grant | Application closes September 4th
JOBS
Accounting Manager at Spring
African Nova Scotian Green Jobs Ambassador at One North End | Application closes August 15th
Art Programming and Outreach Intern at Wonder’neath |Application deadline Aug 10th
Career Specialist at NPower Canada
Community Liaison Coordinator at the Office of Addictions and Mental Health | Application deadline Aug 9th
Customer Advisor at Energy Efficiency
Director of Operations at Facet
Digital Inclusion Facilitator at GEO NovaScotia
Events Coordinator, Office of Advancement at Acadia University | Application deadline Aug 9th
Manager Investments at HCi3
Marketing Assistant and Content Creator at DB Pearlz Designs
Program and Partnerships Manager at ASDA | Application deadline Aug 13th
Relief Workers at Phoenix
Retail Store Assistant at DB Pearlz Designs
SCHOLARSHIPS/ INTERNSHIPS
Promotion Requests
At Tribe, our mission is to empower members by offering access to capital, coaching, and a supportive community. We invite individuals and organizations to share opportunities or events with our members by completing this form. Providing us with all the necessary information ensures we can effectively and accurately promote your initiative.
Looking for job or funding opportunities prioritizing racialized candidates? Check out the postings recently added to our Opportunities Portal!
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