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ONLINE COURSE – Time and Meeting Mastery for Green Professionals

Posted on by Colin Heffernan

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

Posted on by Colin Heffernan

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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EOI: Trade Mission to WindEnergy Hamburg

Posted on by kieran

econext is gauging interest from SMEs on attending the WindEnergy Hamburg event in Hamburg, Germany from September 24-27, 2024.

SMEs can indicate their interest using the form below. More information on the event can be found on its website here.

Career Connections – Renewable Energy

Posted on by Colin Heffernan

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

Posted on by Colin Heffernan

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

Posted on by kieran

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

Posted on by kieran

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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RFP: Meeting Short Term Workforce Needs Through Attraction and Retention in Newfoundland and Labrador’s Growing Clean Energy Industry

Posted on by kieran

Newfoundland and Labrador is expecting significant growth in its clean energy industry. However, there are anticipated challenges in finding enough skilled workers to meet the demand. To proactively address this, a plan is needed. econext is seeking consulting services to develop a strategy to attract and retain a diverse workforce that will help usher in NL’s clean energy future.

Download the RFP via the link below. Note that this page will be used to post any questions received and answers provided up until the submission deadline.

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Questions and Answers

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NL Delegation to the World Hydrogen 2024 Summit & Exhibition

Posted on by kieran

The Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (IET) is pleased to announce that plans are underway for a Newfoundland and Labrador delegation to attend the World Hydrogen 2024 Summit & Exhibition associated events in Rotterdam, Netherlands (May 12-15).

The World Hydrogen 2024 Summit & Exhibition is the world’s largest hydrogen event dedicated to global hydrogen advancement and has become a leading global platform for hydrogen business development. Approximately 15,000 visitors and over 500 exhibiting companies from 130 countries participated in 2023, which tripled in size from 2022, and organizers are planning a further expansion in 2024.

All information pertaining to IET’s attendance is available here.

Registered delegates will receive:

  • Exhibition floor access
  • Support at the Newfoundland and Labrador booth
  • Invitations to industry networking events

Energy NL will also host a reception for delegates at the Rotterdam Marriott Hotel on the evening of Sunday, May 12. A sponsorship opportunity is available for this networking event. For information, please contact Mike Daly at mdaly@energynl.ca.

As well, Energy NL has a block of rooms held until February 26 at the Rotterdam Marriott Hotel available here.

  • The room block period is for May 12-14. Dates outside of this block require a separate booking.
  • Please note the seven-days prior cancellation policy.

Any questions on the accommodations can be directed to Robin Kieley at rkieley@energynl.ca.

For further information or to register, please contact Mary Lynn Granville at email: marylynngranville@gov.nl.ca or telephone: 709-729-0440.

Additional information on the Summit and Exhibition can be found here.

Coastal Matters Speaker Series: Green Transition Fund

Posted on by kieran

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.