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📚 Self-Publishing | Lunch & Learn Have you considered writing a book as a way to share your experience or ideas? Join us on April 7 from 12:00–1:30 PM at the Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre for a Lunch & Learn with Michelle Wilson. This session will walk through the self-publishing process from idea to finished book, with a focus on how writing can help entrepreneurs and professionals communicate their expertise, tell their story, and create something lasting. Ideal for founders, small business owners, and anyone looking to turn their knowledge into something tangible. 🍽️ Lunch provided 🎟️ Free to attend Register here: https://lnkd.in/eqQFajBu

Building something? 👀 Join us for Builder Hours every Friday at the Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre, a dedicated space to focus, experiment, and connect with fellow builders. Volta Growth Coach Shrilakshmi (Shri) Subramanian will be on-site to offer feedback, help troubleshoot challenges, and support your momentum. Looking for more focused support? Book a 30-minute Office Hours session with Shri: https://lnkd.in/eWQirfcz Sydney, NS builders—this one’s for you 👋

In our fast-moving tech sector, even the most capable leaders can get stuck in cycles of stress, overextension and burnout. Addressing these challenges can directly impact clarity, profitability and long-term resilience for leadership teams and founders. In this half-day workshop with Placemaking 4G's Matt Thomson, participants will learn: - Practical strategies for navigating stress, decision fatigue and people-pleasing; - A framework for self-leadership in high-growth, high-pressure environments and; - Clarity on the habits and structures that sustain high performance over time. This event is exclusively for Digital Nova Scotia members. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eCYR_u84

What if success did not come with exhaustion? Join us for IGNITING Women in Business with Melissa Pike, coming to both New Glasgow and Sydney this April. These sessions bring together women in business from across our region for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and community. Alongside meaningful networking, Melissa will share practical tools to help you prevent burnout before it starts through better boundaries, mindset shifts, and a smarter approach to self care. Melissa’s light hearted, high energy style will leave you feeling empowered, supported, and ready to show up differently in your business. More energy. More clarity. More confidence. Less guilt. ✨ New Glasgow 📍 IGNITE Northern 🗓 April 22 | 4 to 6 pm 🎟 https://lnkd.in/eT5DhdHJ ✨ Sydney 📍 Island Folk Cider House 🗓 April 23 | 4 to 6 pm 🎟 https://lnkd.in/eytc8FNU Part of IGNITING Women in Business. Save your spot.

Our new AI for Export Bootcamp is a six-week bootcamp focused on one thing: helping Atlantic SMEs get their products into international markets more efficiently. Participants get hands-on training, access to AI tools and support to actually use them in their export workflows. If productivity and global competitiveness matter to your business - this is worth a look. Applications open now until April 7, 2026. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eki5SPds

We’re excited to announce we’ll be attending the Startup Canada tour in Halifax on April 29! Stop by and say hi to our startup coaches in the Entrepreneur Support Zone!

Building something? Join Builder Hours on Fridays at the Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre—a focused space to work, test ideas, and connect with others doing the same. Volta Growth Coach Shrilakshmi (Shri) Subramanian will be there to help troubleshoot, share feedback, and support your progress. Need dedicated time? Book a 30-minute Office Hours session: https://lnkd.in/eWQirfcz Sydney builders, this one’s for you 👋

🚀 April Lunch & Learn Series | Cape Breton Our Tuesday Lunch & Learn series is back this April at the Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre, bringing together practical business insights, expert speakers, and opportunities to connect. These free 90-minute sessions take place every Tuesday from 12:00–1:30 PM. Lunch is provided. April lineup: • April 7 Self-Publishing with Michelle Wilson Register: https://lnkd.in/eqQFajBu • April 14 Cyber Security with Matt Usher Register: https://lnkd.in/etFjxFDm • April 21 Employer Engagement Specialist with Nova Scotia Works - YMCA of Cape Breton Register: https://lnkd.in/eper-XKJ • April 28 Trade Market Intelligence Program with Megan MacAulay Register: https://lnkd.in/eCfw6WgB 📍 Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre 🍽️ Lunch provided 🎟️ Free to attend We look forward to welcoming you.

This is pretty awesome to see!! Chase Hawkins from Live Laugh Lawn, an IGNITE resident, was nominated for the 2026 Entrepreneur of Impact Award. He’s got a real shot at funding and mentorship, and is already thinking about putting it toward growing the business and supporting other young entrepreneurs. If you have a moment, check out his post and consider casting a vote: https://lnkd.in/eyfmUbRw

⏳ One week left to apply!! We’re resharing this as a reminder that applications for the INMC Nova Scotia International Startup Competition close Tuesday, March 31. If you’ve been considering it, now is the time to take a look. This is a unique opportunity for startups in Bridgewater, the Municipality of the County of Kings, and Pictou County to step onto the international stage. We’re also hosting a virtual information session this Wednesday morning (March 25) if you’d like to learn more or ask questions before applying. 📅 Info Session: March 25, 9:00–10:00 AM 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eVajbKiJ Apply for the pitch competitions here: https://lnkd.in/eY_XAGgn #INMCNovaScotia #StartupNovaScotia #GlobalStartups #RuralInnovation