The Business + Higher Education Roundtable (BHER) is convening a free, virtual, lunchtime event about work-integrated learning (WIL) in Atlantic Canada. The session will include a conversation with regional post-secondary and industry leaders, including BHER members, about successful collaborations with local employers, best practices for connecting with diverse students, and trends, changes, and challenges they’re seeing in the region. It will also include a deep dive into Nova Scotia Community College’s successful Pathway to Stay program. Save the date. Come for the info. Stay for the audience Q&A.
Date: June 17, 2024 Time: 12:30PM – 1:45PM NDT
This event will be presented in English with French options.
Join us for the econext Summer Social on Thursday, July 18th, 2024 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm. This in-person event will take place at Piatto Pizzeria & Enoteca, 60 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John’s.
Connect with fellow professionals in the industry and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of networking, refreshments and snacks. This is a great opportunity to expand your professional network and connect with the econext team. Be sure to RSVP by 4:00pm on Tuesday July 11th.
Interested in partnering with econext on this year’s Summer Social? Please reach out to our Manager of Industry and Community Engagement, Colin Heffernan, via e-mail at heffernan@econext.ca.
Space is limited – don’t miss out on this exciting event! Register now and secure your spot. See you on July 18th!
econext‘s Annual Conference is Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier green economy event, attracting leaders in business, government, academia, and the community.
Join us on October 30, 2024 in St. John’s, NL to hear about the latest developments in the province from decision makers and thought leaders relating to clean energy, green innovation, ongoing environmental challenges, and the pursuit of net zero.
Online processing fees from Eventbrite will be added to your total.
Your ticket will include a continental breakfast and buffet-style lunch.
Online-only registrants will receive a Zoom link to participate in the conference live.
Information on tickets being made available to students will be released closer to the conference date.
Pre-Conference Social
Join us for econext’s 2024 Pre-Conference Social, in partnership with KBRS!
This in-person event will take place on Tuesday October 29th, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at SláinteWhiskey and Wine, located at 115 Duckworth Street in St. John’s.
Connect with fellow professionals in the industry and enjoy a fun-filled evening of networking, drinks, and snacks. This is a great opportunity to mingle with fellow Conference attendees, expand your professional network, and catch up with the econext team.
Admission to this event is included with a registration to the 2024 econext Conference. We kindly ask that Conference attendees register as well – it only takes a minute!
Be sure to RSVP by 2:00 PM on Tuesday October 22nd. If you have any questions regarding the social, please contact Colin Heffernan via e-mail at heffernan@econext.ca, or by phone at (709) 979-0423.
Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Register now and secure your spot.
Join us for the North Atlantic Green Energy Hub Networking Reception, following the econext 2024 conference. Enjoy drinks and canapés, while connecting with like-minded professionals to share ideas and explore potential partnerships. You’ll also get the chance to learn more about North Atlantic’s new Green Energy Hub. We look forward to seeing you there!
Admission to this event is included with a registration to the 2024 econext Conference. Upon conference registration you will receive a link to confirm your attendance to the North Atlantic Green Energy Hub Networking Reception.
Partnership
Are you interested in partnering with us on our conference? Click here for details and contact Colin Heffernan at heffernan@econext.ca with your interest.
Do you strain to make the most of your time in your profession? Does it feel daunting to handle the number of tasks and meetings in your schedule?
Our Time and Meeting Mastery course for Green Professionals is here to help!
Instructed by Director of Workforce Development, Ogaga Johnson, econext is bringing you this key professional development opportunity to gain practical skills to improve your time management, enhance your meetings, and make a bigger impact on your organization.
This interactive online course will provide the knowledge and resources that allow participants to:
Master the 4-Step Process for Effective Time Management: Learn practical strategies to prioritize tasks, organize your schedule, and beat procrastination.
Use technology to Save Time: Explore cutting-edge tools and technologies (including AI) that automate repetitive tasks, streamline workflows, and free up valuable time for strategic initiatives.
Stay Motivated and Boost Productivity: Discover actionable tips to stay focused, maintain momentum, and achieve your goals—even on days when motivation is low.
Unlock Meeting Management Techniques: Acquire proven methods to plan, execute, and follow up on meetings efficiently. From setting agendas to fostering engagement, you’ll learn how to make every meeting count.
Don’t let busy schedules hold you back. Take charge of your time and career success. Enroll in our course today to work smarter!
When: Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Are you a business interested in hiring a student? econext is hosting a webinar in partnership with ICTC all about their WIL Digital wage subsidy program! Any employer who is interested in hiring a student for the Fall semester is invited to join this webinar to learn about the opportunity and how they can secure the funding.
When: Thursday May 9, 2024 @ 11:00 AM
Where: Online
Cost: FREE!
If you have any questions on this event, please contact Special Projects Coordinator Alex Rumbolt via e-mail – alex@econext.ca.
Unlock your career potential at Career Connections – your ultimate information hub for resources and support! Dive into a world of connections with industry leaders, and gain insights into career opportunities and post-secondary training. Join us for a dynamic experience where connections meet opportunities!
Presenters:
Ashley Gosse, WRDC
Ashley Pike, Women in Renewable Energy
Ogaga Johnson, econext
Stephanie Adey, Women in Science and Engineering NL
CleanTech is a growing industry with companies developing novel technologies and generating new intellectual property (IP). Safeguarding IP is critical to protect the investment that companies are making in R&D and emerging technology.
Join econext, Springboard Atlantic and IP-MEX Inc. to learn strategies for building a strong IP portfolio in CleanTech. Ray Novokowsky, former President and CEO of EcoVu, a clean/green tech company which previously specialized in the analysis and purification of water, will reveal the benefits that a strong IP portfolio brought to his business.
Learn how to increase your freedom-to-operate, and minimize the chances of patent infringement, while taking advantage of the incentives offered by various Patent Offices for sustainable technologies. Real life examples of successful IP programs will be presented.
Presenters:
Dr. Daisy Williams is an IP Lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO), and a Registered Patent and Trademark Agent with the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents (CPATA). Daisy holds a Ph.D. in Physics (Photonics), and has over a decade of experience working with technology companies.
Dr. Victoria Donnelly is a founder of IP-MEX Inc. and a registered Patent Agent in Canada and the US. She holds a Ph.D. in Math & Physics (Computational Physics), M.Sc. in Optics, and B.Eng. Victoria has over 25 years of IP experience in-house and in private practice, and has personally filed over 300 patent applications in various technology areas. Victoria also has 10 years of academic research experience as a University Professor.
Mr. Ray Novokowsky is the former President and CEO of EcoVu, a clean/green tech company which previously specialized in the analysis and purification of water.
About IP-MEX:
IP-MEX Inc. is an Intellectual Property firm in Ottawa that specializes in building strong IP portfolios for high tech companies and start-ups. Their team includes IP lawyers, registered patent and trademark agents, and patent engineers with advanced degrees in science and engineering – with decades of experience in the high tech industry.
econext‘s 2024 Annual General Meeting and Industry Awards Reception is taking place on April 26, 2024.
Date: Friday, April 26, 2024 Location: Delta Hotel and Conference Centre – St. John’s
Annual General Meeting
The AGM portion of the meeting will take place at 2:00 and will feature a 2023-24 Year in Review, a look ahead to 2024-25, and an opportunity for members to ask questions and engage in discussion. Voting matters will occur online as to allow for maximum participation from members across the province, and will take place between April 25-30. For members interested in Board of Directors nominations, click here. This portion of the event is for members only.
Industry Awards Reception
econext will recognize and celebrate the winner of its 2024 Industry Awards in the following categories: Cleantech Innovation, Business Excellence, International Business, and Industry Champion. Awards nominations are due by March 29, 2024. To make a nomination, click here.
Registration
Tickets for this event are $22.63 for members and $38.61 for non-members. Click the button below to complete your registration.
Members will be provided a personalized access code (distributed on April 25) which will be used for the casting of votes through to 17h00 NST on April 30, 2024.
Newfoundland and Labrador is on the frontier of clean fuels development and production on a global scale. There are several projects being explored within the province that would be internationally significant in terms of their contribution in the fight against climate change.
These types of projects not only allow for Newfoundland and Labrador to make an important contribution to the world’s pursuit of net zero, but also create good jobs, business opportunities, and community investment here at home.
In partnership with the Economic Developers Association of NL, join econext CEO Kieran Hanley on April 12 for a webinar to learn more about the emerging clean fuels industry, explore the economic development considerations and opportunities that may present themselves, and understand what practitioners can do to prepare.
Date: March 1, 2024 Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm Location: RA Pollett Building, 61 Riverside Drive, Corner Brook
Please join ACAP Humber Arm for its next Coastal Matter’s Speaker’s Series where we will learn more about the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Green Transition Fund.
This Coastal Matter’s session will take place 12noon – 1:30pm, Friday, March 1st in the Boardroom, 2nd Floor of RA Pollett Building, 61 Riverside Drive, Corner Brook. Guest speaker is Bruce Billard, Manager Green Transition, with the NL Department of Industry, Energy & Technology. While there is no registration fee please rsvp via email to info@acaphumberarm.com.
This session is offered in partnership with econext and OceansAdvance.
The Green Transition Fund
The Green Transition Fund provides financial support to businesses, organizations, post-secondary institutions, and industry associations to assist with the province’s transition to a green economy. The program will de-risk commercial and non-commercial activities that facilitate collaboration, investment, and industry growth required for the transition.
The Green Transition Fund targets the greening of commercial operations in traditional sectors and development of new opportunities related to the growth of a green economy. The program supports research and development projects related to green transition and green economy supply chain improvement. The program includes streams for projects led by Indigenous and rural proponents that are focused on a green economic transition.
