Led by Nancy Foran of ESG Partners, join us on Friday, October 20, for ESG Session #3: You just landed your first contract with a client in the EU and they’re asking for your ESG information - is it ready?

It’s fair to say what began as recognizing the need for more tech talent in Nova Scotia has blossomed into a digital movement uniting academia, industry, non-profits and government.

An increasing number of Nova Scotia businesses of diversity have been growing their revenues and forging new partnerships through participation in supplier diversity procurement programs.  You are invited to participate in this workshop to learn more about supplier diversity as an export opportunity for your business.

NSBI has defined businesses of diversity, based on the eligibility requirements and definitions of Canadian supplier diversity certification organizations.

Improve quality, lower costs, and enhance operations with continuous improvement. 

Continuous improvement training can help your business close the gap between current and true maximum capacity. Hear from some local processors and manufacturers, including Canadian Blood Services (CBS) and SureShot Solutions about how continuous improvement has improved their business capacity.

Improve quality, lower costs, and enhance operations with continuous improvement. 

Continuous improvement training can help your business close the gap between current and true maximum capacity. Hear from some of the region’s largest manufacturers, including Michelin North America about how continuous improvement has improved their business capacity.

Agenda:

9:00 am: Introduction to Continuous Improvement

What is a business of diversity?

Businesses of diversity include companies that are at least 51% owned and operated by those identifying as:

• Visible minorities
• Aboriginals
• Women
• LGBT
• Disabled persons
• Veterans 

NSBI defines businesses of diversity based on eligibility requirements and definitions adopted by Canadian supplier diversity certification organizations.