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SUMMARY:Rural Mentor Network Social | Yarmouth
DESCRIPTION:Connect\, share your experience\, and explore how you can support local youth\, entrepreneurs\, and your community through mentorship. \n\n\n\n\nYou’re Invited! \nJoin us for a warm and welcoming gathering for individuals with valuable career and life experience who are interested in giving back to their community. \nWhether you’ve built a career\, run a business\, developed a trade\, or gained meaningful life experience—your knowledge can make a real difference. The Rural Mentor Network connects experienced individuals with local youth\, entrepreneurs\, and community members who can benefit from guidance and support. \nWhat to Expect\n• Meet current mentors and hear their stories\n• Learn simple\, flexible ways to get involved\n• Connect with others who are passionate about giving back \nEnjoy light refreshments while exploring how you can share your experience\, support others\, and stay engaged in your community—on your own terms.
URL:https://igniteatlantic.com/event/rural-mentor-network-social-yarmouth-2/
LOCATION:IGNITE Southern\, 208 Main St.\, Yarmouth\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Becoming a Franchisee | Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Curious about business ownership? Learn how franchising works\, what to consider\, and whether a franchise could be right for you. \n\n\n\n\nOctober 6 | 12:00–1:30 PM\nCape Breton Business Innovation Centre (CBBIC) \nThinking about starting a business\, but not sure you want to build everything from the ground up? \nJoin us for a Lunch & Learn with Janessa Pottie exploring franchising as a pathway to business ownership. \nDuring this session\, we’ll explore: \n\nHow the franchise model works\nWhat it means to operate a franchise in your community\nThe role of established brands\, systems\, training\, and proven business models\nWhat to consider before investing in a franchise\nImportant questions to ask when exploring franchise opportunities\nHow to determine whether franchising could be a good fit for your goals\n\nWhether you’re actively considering business ownership or simply curious about how franchising works\, this session is a great place to start.
URL:https://igniteatlantic.com/event/becoming-a-franchisee-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre\, 500 George St.\, Suite 200\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P 1K6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:IGNITING Women in Business Monthly Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:IGNITING Women in Business x Women Empowering Women in Business is pleased to host this monthly business meet-up at IGNITE Northern. \n\n\n\n\n\nWomen Empowering Women in Business\nBuild connections. Share ideas. Grow together. \nRunning a business can sometimes feel isolating—but it doesn’t have to. \nJoin us for a welcoming monthly gathering where women entrepreneurs\, business owners\, freelancers\, and aspiring founders come together to share experiences\, ask questions\, celebrate wins\, and support one another. \nThere are no formal presentations or keynote speakers—just meaningful conversations\, practical advice\, and a community that understands the journey of entrepreneurship. \nWhether you’re just getting started or have been in business for years\, you’ll leave with fresh ideas\, new connections\, and the encouragement to keep moving forward. \nWhat to Expect \n\nA relaxed\, welcoming atmosphere\nPeer-to-peer business discussions\nReal conversations about challenges and successes\nNetworking with like-minded women\nCollaborative problem-solving\nCoffee\, tea\, and light refreshments\n\nNo pressure. No pitches. Just genuine connection and support. \nWho Should Attend? \n\nWomen entrepreneurs\nSmall business owners\nSide-hustlers\nFreelancers\nStartups\nWomen thinking about starting a business\nAnyone looking to connect with a supportive community of women in business\n\nEvent Details\n📅 When: Monthly (First Wednesday of each month)\n🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n📍 Location: Ignite Atlantic – New Glasgow\n💲 Cost: FREE \nWhy Attend? \nBusiness is better when we grow together. \nThese monthly meet-ups are designed to reduce the isolation that many entrepreneurs experience by creating a supportive space where women can learn from one another\, exchange ideas\, build confidence\, and create lasting connections. \nEvery session is shaped by the conversations in the room\, making each gathering unique and relevant to the people who attend. \nSpace is limited. Reserve your free ticket today!\nQuestions? Feel free to reach out—we’d love to hear from you! \nSpecial Thanks\nIGNITING Women in Business is made possible thanks to the generous support of Benjamin Bridge Winery. \nTheir sponsorship helps us create welcoming\, accessible opportunities for women entrepreneurs to connect\, learn\, and grow together. We are grateful for their commitment to supporting women in business and strengthening Nova Scotia’s entrepreneurial community. \n🍷 Thank you\, Benjamin Bridge Winery\, for helping make these events possible.
URL:https://igniteatlantic.com/event/igniting-women-in-business-monthly-meet-up-2/
LOCATION:IGNITE Atlantic\, 352 East River Rd.\, New Glasgow\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20261015T120000
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SUMMARY:From SEO to GEO: Getting Cape Breton Businesses Found in AI Search
DESCRIPTION:Join Volta and Ignite Atlantic at the Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre for a lunch and learn with Nicholas Driscoll. \n\n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, October 15\, 2026 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm \nWhere: Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre\, Suite 200\, 500 George St\, Sydney NS \nDescription: \nMore of your customers now skip the search results page and ask ChatGPT\, Perplexity or Google’s AI Overviews instead. They get one answer\, with a handful of businesses named in it. If yours isn’t one of them\, you were never in the running. \nGenerative Engine Optimization (GEO) is the practice of making your business easier for AI tools to find\, understand and recommend. It overlaps with SEO\, but it isn’t the same thing. \nJoin Volta and Ignite Atlantic at the Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre for a lunch and learn with Cape Breton entrepreneur & Digital marketer Nicholas Driscoll. He’ll walk through what GEO is and how AI tools decide which businesses to mention\, drawing on his current GEO work through Gill Solutions Management. You’ll leave with a simple way to check how AI tools currently describe your business\, plus a short list of changes that can be made to be more discoverable by LLMs. \nBuilt for Cape Breton business owners and the people who market them. \nNo technical background needed. Space is limited\, so please register by end of day Tuesday\, October 13 so we can plan lunch. \nWhat attendees will get \n\nA plain explanation of how AI search differs from Google search\nA live look at what ChatGPT and similar tools say about a business\, and how to check your own\nPractical first steps from someone putting GEO into practice now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNicholas Driscoll\, P.Eng.\, MREM is an entrepreneur\, engineer\, and President of Driscoll Holdings Inc. With a background in chemical engineering and resource and environmental management\, Nicholas works at the intersection of technology\, business strategy\, and digital marketing. He owns Gill Solutions Management\, where he helps businesses improve their online visibility. He is currently working with businesses to implement Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)\, helping them become more discoverable in AI-powered search. \n\n\n\n\nNOTE: If you are unable to attend any of our events please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our team to better prepare for every event. \nBy attending this event\, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed and give permission to Volta and Ignite to use your image in promotional and/or marketing materials.
URL:https://igniteatlantic.com/event/from-seo-to-geo-getting-cape-breton-businesses-found-in-ai-search/
LOCATION:Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre\, 500 George St.\, Suite 200\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P 1K6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Hit Record: Short Form Video for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Create confident\, engaging short-form videos with a simple system—no experience or fancy equipment needed. Learn\, film smarter\, and grow you \n\n\n\n\nThis hands-on sessionn is designed for small business owners who want to show up on video with confidence and consistency\, without needing a film crew or a marketing degree. \nYou’ll walk away with a clear\, repeatable system for creating short-form video content that actually connects with your audience and grows your business. Whether you’re brand new to video or just stuck in a rut\, Hit Record will give you the framework\, the ideas\, and the push you need to press play. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nThe 4-Bucket Content System — a simple framework that eliminates the “what do I even post?” spiral\nHow to overcome camera fear and show up authentically on screen\nPractical strategies for batch filming so you’re not scrambling every week\nThe tech basics you need (and what you can ignore)\n\nNo fancy equipment required. No experience necessary. Just come for lunch and leave ready to hit record. \nHosted by Redhead Jade\, Founder of Scandalous Media.
URL:https://igniteatlantic.com/event/hit-record-short-form-video-for-your-business/
LOCATION:IGNITE Atlantic\, 352 East River Rd.\, New Glasgow\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20261019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20261019T130000
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SUMMARY:Cyber Close to Home | Yarmouth
DESCRIPTION:Cybersecurity made practical for rural businesses. Join local experts for a free half-day event on cyber risks\, threats\, and protection. \n\n\n\n\nThe digital world is an increasingly important part of doing business — but understanding the risks and opportunities that come with it can be challenging. \nCyber Close to Home is a free half-day event for small and medium-sized businesses across Southwest Nova Scotia presented by IGNITE\, Rural Coast Cyber\, and the Yarmouth & Area Chamber of Commerce. Join cybersecurity professionals for practical conversations about emerging threats\, technology\, fraud\, and protecting your business. \nWhat to Expect\n\nPractical cybersecurity tips and insights\nConversations about emerging cyber threats\nReal-world perspectives from cybersecurity professionals\nAn opportunity to ask questions and connect with other local businesses\n\nFeatured Speakers\nTravis Barlow — Cybersecurity Executive Advisor & Consultant\nJeff Parker — Cybersecurity Professional\nFinn Howell — Fraud\, Risk & Compliance Professional\nAshley Burke — Founder\, Rural Coast Cyber Security \nEvent Details\n📅 October 19\n🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM\n📍 Aerospace Park Atlantic\, Yarmouth Airport \nFree to attend. \nBrought to you by IGNITE Atlantic\, supporting rural businesses\, connecting communities\, and building opportunities.
URL:https://igniteatlantic.com/event/cyber-close-to-home-yarmouth/
LOCATION:Aerospace Park Atlantic (Yarmouth Airport)\, 310 Forest Street\, Yarmouth\, Nova Scotia\, B5A 5H4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20261020T090000
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SUMMARY:From Kitchen Table to Retail : What Small Product Business Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Learn what small product businesses need to know to move from the kitchen table to retail shelves with Circé + Medée. \n\n\n\n\nJoin Circé + Medée at IGNITE Yarmouth for From Kitchen Table to Retail Shelf: What Small Product Businesses Need to Know Before They Sell. \nThis practical workshop will explore what goes into taking a handmade product from an idea or home-based operation to the retail market. \nCircé + Medée is a community wellness centre in West Pubnico\, Nova Scotia\, offering plant-based care\, holistic therapies\, and handcrafted botanical products to the people and land of Mi’kma’ki. \nDate: October 20\nTime: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\nLocation: IGNITE Yarmouth
URL:https://igniteatlantic.com/event/from-kitchen-table-to-retail-what-small-product-business-need-to-know/
LOCATION:IGNITE Southern\, 208 Main St.\, Yarmouth\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Putting AI to Work | Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Learn where AI can save your business time\, where it can go wrong\, and how to identify practical ways to put it to work. \n\n\n\n\nPutting AI to Work: Where It Helps Your Business\, and Where It Doesn’t \nAI is becoming part of everyday business\, but knowing how to use it effectively is another story. \nJoin IGNITE Atlantic and Volta for a practical Lunch & Learn with Meghraj Solanki\, Founder and CEO of Synexiom Labs\, an applied AI research company based on Cape Breton Island. \nMeghraj will break down where AI can genuinely help small businesses\, where it can confidently get things wrong\, and how to decide which tasks are actually worth handing over to AI. \n📅 October 20\n🕛 12:00–1:30 PM\n📍 Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre (CBBIC) \nWhat you’ll take away:\n\nA plain-language look at what AI can and can’t do for your business\nReal examples of AI handling everyday business tasks — including where it gets things wrong\nA simple way to identify tasks that could benefit from AI\nA worksheet to map AI opportunities in your own business\nOne practical AI step to try the following week\n\nNo technical background needed. This session is designed for Cape Breton business owners and their teams who want to move beyond experimenting with AI and start finding practical ways to use it.
URL:https://igniteatlantic.com/event/putting-ai-to-work-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre\, 500 George St.\, Suite 200\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P 1K6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20261022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20261022T120000
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SUMMARY:Pictou: Atlantic Women-Owned Business/Corporate Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Women in Business\, in partnership with Pictou County Chamber and Ignite Atlantic\, are hosting a corporate roundtable for women-owned businesses\n\n\n\n\nOctober 22\, 2026 10:00 am to 12:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nPictou County Wellness Centre 2-2756 Westville\, Rd Pictou County
URL:https://igniteatlantic.com/event/atlantic-women-owned-business-corporate-roundtable/
LOCATION:Pictou County Wellness Centre\, 2756 Westville Road\, New Glasgow\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Spark Tank | BizFest
DESCRIPTION:style event. Connect\, learn\, and spark new opportunities! \n\n\n\n\nCalling all local entrepreneurs and business owners in Pictou County! Join us during the Pictou County Chamber’s BizFest for Spark Tank\, a unique reverse-pitch event where you can connect with key organizations offering funding\, resources\, and support to help your business thrive. Discover the services available to you in a relaxed and informal setting. \nThis event is designed to help founders\, startups\, and small businesses quickly understand what supports are available in our region\, and spark connections that matter. \nHear from: \n\nPictou County Chamber of Commerce\nPictou County Partnership\nIGNITE\nCBDC NOBL\nInvest Nova Scotia\nACOA\nCoastal NS\nBDC\nProvince of Nova Scotia\n\nAfter the pitches\, enjoy open networking where attendees can meet the organizations that best align with their business needs. \n📅 Date: October 22nd\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM\n📍 Location: Pictou County Wellness Centre \nCome discover the supports that can help spark your next big move!
URL:https://igniteatlantic.com/event/spark-tank-bizfest/
LOCATION:Pictou County Wellness Centre\, 2756 Westville Road\, New Glasgow\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20261027T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20261027T180000
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SUMMARY:IGNITING Women in Business Social | Yarmouth
DESCRIPTION:Connect with Yarmouth’s women in business at our next social. Join us for an evening of shared ideas and seeing what sparks. \n\n\n\n\nBuild connections. Share ideas. Grow together.\nRunning a business can sometimes feel isolating—but it doesn’t have to. \nJoin us for a welcoming gathering where women entrepreneurs\, business owners\, freelancers\, and aspiring founders come together to share experiences\, ask questions\, celebrate wins\, and support one another. \nWho Should Attend? \n\nWomen entrepreneurs\nSmall business owners\nSide-hustlers\nFreelancers\nStartups\nWomen thinking about starting a business\nAnyone looking to connect with a supportive community of women in business\n\nSpecial Thanks \nIGNITING Women in Business is made possible thanks to the generous support of Benjamin Bridge Winery. \nTheir sponsorship helps us create welcoming\, accessible opportunities for women entrepreneurs to connect\, learn\, and grow together. We are grateful for their commitment to supporting women in business and strengthening Nova Scotia’s entrepreneurial community. \n🍷 Thank you\, Benjamin Bridge Winery\, for helping make these events possible.
URL:https://igniteatlantic.com/event/igniting-women-in-business-social-yarmouth/
LOCATION:IGNITE Southern\, 208 Main St.\, Yarmouth\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20261028T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20261028T180000
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SUMMARY:Vibe Code Club
DESCRIPTION:A Casual Meetup for Anyone Building with AI \n\n\n\n\nWe’re excited to host Vibe Code Club\, a monthly meetup at IGNITE Atlantic for anyone who enjoys building with technology. \n“Vibe coding” is all about using modern AI tools to help turn ideas into reality\, whether that’s building an app\, creating a website\, automating a task\, or experimenting with a new project. Whether you’ve been using AI for months or you’re simply curious to see what it’s all about\, you’re welcome here. \nBring your laptop\, work on your own project\, and connect with other local builders. There’s no presentation\, no workshop\, and no formal agenda. Just a room full of people creating\, learning\, solving problems\, and helping each other out. \nCome for the full two hours or just drop in for a bit. Whether you’re a developer\, entrepreneur\, student\, creative\, or complete beginner\, you’ll find a welcoming community. \nWhat to expect: \n\nBring your own laptop and project (or just an idea!)\nExplore AI-powered building tools\nCasual conversations and collaboration\nA chance to meet other local builders\nCoffee\, Wi-Fi\, and a great place to work\n\nDate: Wednesday\, October 28\nTime: 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.\nLocation: Backstage Brewing
URL:https://igniteatlantic.com/event/vibe-code-club-3/
LOCATION:Backstage Brewing\, 37 Bridge Avenue\, Stellarton\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20261029T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20261029T120000
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SUMMARY:Cape Breton: Atlantic Women-Owned Business/Corporate Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Women in Business\, in partnership with Ignite Atlantic\, are hosting a corporate roundtable for women-owned businesses\n\n\n\n\nOctober 29\, 2026 9:30 am to 12:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nRoyal Cape Breton Yacht Club Room Port of Sydney NS – 90 Esplanade\, Sydney
URL:https://igniteatlantic.com/event/cape-breton-atlantic-women-owned-business-corporate-roundtable/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20261029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20261029T133000
DTSTAMP:20260924T170100Z
CREATED:20260924T170100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T170100Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: From Weak Links to Strong Nonprofits w/ Trish McCourt
DESCRIPTION:Learn how nonprofits can protect relationships\, knowledge and momentum before a leadership transition happens. \n\n\n\n\nIn many nonprofits and community organizations\, one person ends up holding the relationships\, institutional knowledge and momentum that keep everything moving. When that person leaves\, the organization can lose more than expected. \nThis is not anyone’s failure. It is a structural pattern\, and it can be fixed. \nJoin Trish McCourt\, RSW\, for a practical Lunch and Learn designed for Executive Directors and Board Chairs. Learn why organizations become overly dependent on one person and explore the key systems that should be in place long before a leadership transition is on the horizon. \nDate: October 29\nTime: 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.\nLocation: IGNITE Yarmouth
URL:https://igniteatlantic.com/event/lunch-learn-from-weak-links-to-strong-nonprofits-w-trish-mccourt/
LOCATION:IGNITE Southern\, 208 Main St.\, Yarmouth\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Rural Mentor Networking Mixer | New Glasgow
DESCRIPTION:Come mingle with local mentors who will be sharing career advice\, industry insights\, and lessons learned from their professional journeys \n\n\n\n\nWhether you are a student\, start-up founder\, community partner\, or local community member\, this event is a great opportunity to connect\, learn\, and grow.Come meet local mentors who will be sharing career advice\, industry insights\, and lessons learned from their professional journeys. Enjoy light refreshments\, expand your network\, and engage with the vibrant rural innovation community.Event Highlights: \n\nMeet Local Mentors: Connect one-on-one and in small groups with experienced mentors across diverse industries.\nCareer & Business Advice: Gain valuable insights whether you are starting a career\, launching a business\, or expanding your network.\nNetworking & Refreshments: Mingle with students\, entrepreneurs\, and partners over food and drinks.\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nStudents looking for guidance\, connections\, and career pathways\nStartups and entrepreneurs seeking mentorship and partnership\nCommunity partners and leaders passionate about regional development\nAnyone interested in supporting and joining our local mentoring network
URL:https://igniteatlantic.com/event/rural-mentor-networking-mixer-new-glasgow/
LOCATION:IGNITE Atlantic\, 352 East River Rd.\, New Glasgow\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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