Category: econext Event

ONLINE COURSE – Time and Meeting Mastery for Green Professionals

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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

Where: Online via Zoom

Cost: $75 – members
$125 – non-members

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For more information on this professional development opportunity, please contact Ogaga – ogaga@econext.ca

 

WEBINAR – ICTC Work-Integrated Learning Digital Wage Subsidy

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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.

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Career Connections – Renewable Energy

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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

Date: Thursday May 2, 2024
Time: 2:00 – 3:30pm
Location: Online
Price: Free

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WEBINAR: Building an Intellectual Property Portfolio for CleanTech Companies

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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.

Date: Tuesday May 14, 2024
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Online
Price: Free

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econext 2024 AGM and Industry Awards Reception

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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.

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Online Voting

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.

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WEBINAR: Clean fuels and economic development in Newfoundland and Labrador

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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: April 12, 2024
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Location: Online
Price: Free

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Coastal Matters Speaker Series: Green Transition Fund

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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.

DEI Training Part 3: Allyship

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Join us for an exciting online event where we dive deep into the world of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The DEI Learning Series is your chance to expand your knowledge and gain valuable insights in the world of DEI.

Part 3: Allyship

Date: March 6, 2024
Time: 10:30 – 12pm
Cost: Free

econext welcomes expert facilitators from the Women in Resource Development Corporation (WRDC) to provide this training. By attending this training, you’ll develop valuable skills to foster a more inclusive and equitable environment in your workplace.

Allyship

This training focuses on the significance of allyship and what it means to be an ally in the workplace. Participants gain insights into different types of allies and acquire practical strategies for acting in allyship with groups and communities that experience discrimination and exclusion, both socially and economically. Real-life case studies are used to facilitate these learnings and key takeaways are shared for immediate implementation.

This is part 3 of a 3 part DEI training series offered by WRDC and econext. Missed the first one? Can’t make both upcoming sessions? Don’t sweat it! Attending all three sessions is encouraged however it is not required.

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DEI Training Part 2: Microagressions

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Join us for an exciting online event where we dive deep into the world of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The DEI Learning Series is your chance to expand your knowledge and gain valuable insights in the world of DEI.

Part 2: Microaggressions

Date: February 1, 2024
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Cost: Free

econext welcomes expert facilitators from the Women in Resource Development Corporation (WRDC) to provide this training. By attending this training, you’ll develop valuable skills to foster a more inclusive and equitable environment in your workplace.

Microaggressions:

This training enlightens participants about microaggressions and their occurrence in the workplace. It helps individuals recognize the importance of addressing microaggressions, understand their impact on individuals, and learn practical strategies to navigate them effectively – whether as a target, bystander, or even a microaggressor.

This is part 2 of a 3 part DEI training series offered by WRDC and econext. Missed the first one? Can’t make both upcoming sessions? Don’t sweat it! Attending all three sessions is encouraged however it is not required.

Register Here

econext ideathon | March 1-3, 2024 | Corner Brook

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This event took place March 1-3, 2024. Click here to read the news release which summarizes the event and highlights the winning teams!

econext Clean Growth Ideathon

Embrace the Future of Clean Growth! econext is thrilled to announce it’s second ideathon, paving the way for innovative solutions that will drive sustainable progress in Newfoundland and Labrador. This time, we are teaming up with Navigate Entrepreneurship Centre and Memorial University’s Centre for Social Enterprise, and heading to Corner Brook! The weekend-long event, open to students enrolled in a university or college program in NL, will be taking place in-person March 1-3, 2024.

 

Challenge – From an NL perspective, determine a problematic waste stream and develop an innovative solution for reducing and/or repurposing the waste material

View the econext opening ceremony slideshow here to learn about the event logistics.

View the challenge slideshow here.

View the mentor’s schedule here.

 

What is an ideathon?

Ideathons are competitive events in which students work together in teams over a short timeframe to come up with solutions to a set challenge. Our ideathons are a space to develop innovative solutions for clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador.

The specific challenge, relating to clean growth, will be released at the beginning of the weekend where we will provide you with all the necessary information needed to participate.

Teams will consist of 3-5 students.

Learn more about our previous ideathon here.

Who can participate?

This is a multi-disciplinary event and we welcome any students enrolled in a university or college program of study in Newfoundland and Labrador to participate. If you are interested in clean growth, we encourage you to join us!

When and where?

The ideathon will take place in-person at Memorial University Grenfell Campus over a 48-hour period from March 1-3, 2024.

We encourage students to stay on campus while working to take part in workshops and activities and to benefit from mentors.

Why should you participate?

  • We will be awarding cash prizes to the top three teams:  $3,000 for 1st Place, $2,000 for 2nd Place, and $1,000 for 3rd Place! PLUS more non-tangible prizes.
  • Network with people in the industry as well as your peers
  • Workshop opportunities
  • Learn about the clean growth industry
  • Team building
  • You will be provided with free meals, snacks, and swag
  • Group activities
  • Have some fun!

How to register?

Click Here to Register!

Registration is individual, but you will be required to work on teams of 3-5 students. Submission of teams will take place on the evening of Friday March 1. If you have already established a team, you will be required to submit your teams then. If you haven’t already established a team, there will be opportunity throughout the evening to network to form teams. We will assist in matching individuals to teams as needed.

Deadline to register is February 26, 2024. Click Here to Register!

Registration is completely free!

What is the schedule?

Our ideathon is a 48-hour event, beginning on Friday, March 1 at 5pm and ending on Sunday, March 3 at 5pm.

Have questions?

Reach out to Alex Rumbolt at alex@econext.ca or Chelsea Linfield at chelsea@econext.ca

Stay tuned for more information! We will be updating this page in the coming weeks as the ideathon approaches.

 

The econext Ideathon was made possible through partnership with the Business + Higher Education Roundtable, and with support from the Government of Canada.