the hub Halifax http://thehubhalifax.ca There is no absence of good ideas in the world. All that we face is a crisis of access, scale, resources and impact. So what would happen if there was a place to go to access resources, connections, knowledge and investment? Welcome to The Halifax Hub. Mon, 14 May 2012 14:40:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 HUBlicious Event: Boost Team Effectiveness! http://thehubhalifax.ca/2012/05/14/hublicious-event-boost-team-effectiveness/ http://thehubhalifax.ca/2012/05/14/hublicious-event-boost-team-effectiveness/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 14:16:50 +0000 tboyer http://thehubhalifax.ca/?p=1791

 

 

 

 

 

May, 28, 12pm-1pm @ The Hub Halifax
Register HERE!

An African proverb says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Effective teams are indispensable for the long-term success of groups and organizations. Plus they’re a lot more fun! Spend one lunch hour this month with us to explore strategies on building stronger teams of trust and openness. You’ll leave with tools to immediately improve your teams, whether it be at work, volunteering, or at home!

Miro…

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]]> http://thehubhalifax.ca/2012/04/19/1775/feed/ 0 Game Demonstration, April 3rd 6:00 to 9:00 pm http://thehubhalifax.ca/2012/04/02/game-demonstration-april-3rd-600-to-900-pm/ http://thehubhalifax.ca/2012/04/02/game-demonstration-april-3rd-600-to-900-pm/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:00:49 +0000 scraig http://thehubhalifax.ca/?p=1765 GAME DEMONSTRATION

Join us this Tuesday, April 3rd, 6-9pm for a Game Demonstration from Sam Fraser.

Here’s a note from Sam:

This is Sam here, writing to invite you out on Tuesday to try out some card games I’ve been working on. Some of you might remember me from the game jam a few weeks ago: my group made Ticket to Jam, a fun card game where everyone competes to be the most exciting musician on stage during a concert, by playing cards like “Jim Morrison’s swagger”, or “Janis’ bottle of JD”.

My main project is called Thief –…

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An intensive lunchtime series showcasing tools and tricks to help you spark curiosity and encourage creativity. Have fun, meet people, and learn something new. 

Bring lunch, dessert is on us!

What to Expect:

Search engines are the greatest tool we have as internet marketers to theorize, test and form actionable

insights and opinions. Over the course of the session, Joel will help you figure them out as he covers topics such as:

  • How Search Engines Operate
  • How People Interact With Search Engines
  • Ranking Factors and Measuring and Tracking Success
Be prepared

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This Friday we encourage you to show up at StartUpWeekend, Room 2600, Killam Library at Dalhousie University hosted by Ed Leach and Paulette Dunn. We will be there with the rest of the Start Up Canada crew for networking and to hear the pitches. The event hosts invite you to join in the fun!

Everyone is Welcome – anyone interested in attending…

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w.alex.m@gmail.com

Alex is an entrepreneur specializing in the creation of organized, flexible systems that can be run effortlessly by anybody, with minimum training.  This year Alex’s project is a loan funding and payment processing organization.  Named HMS Financial, its mission is to enable Nova Scotians to better understand and to take command of their insurance payments.

]]> http://thehubhalifax.ca/2012/03/19/member-feature-alex-maccaull/feed/ 0 Learn to Draw with Enrique Ferreol! http://thehubhalifax.ca/2012/03/12/learn-to-draw-with-enrique-ferreol/ http://thehubhalifax.ca/2012/03/12/learn-to-draw-with-enrique-ferreol/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:45:05 +0000 scraig http://thehubhalifax.ca/?p=1706 DRAWING CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS
Learn to draw in six weeks!Using well known techniques to help you “see“ things differently, artist Enrique Ferreol will guide you through 12 simple exercises that will tap into your spatial perception; and that will let your eye, your hand, and your imagination loose.Course is 18 hours long, three hours per week, one class a week on Tuesdays. Starts April 3, 2012 at The HUB Halifax, 1673 Barrington Street 2nd Floor

Price is $250.00
To register contact: enriqueferreol@gmail.com
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lizzyfh@gmail.com
Lizzy Hill is a writer, researcher and editor, who loves exploring topics relating to arts & culture, human relationships, food & lifestyle, harm-reduction, sexual politics, environmental sustainability and social justice issues. Keep up to date with her projects by following her website and feel free to contact her about story ideas or journalistic work.
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This month when you and a friend or colleague join the HUB receive $75 off connection membership or above each.

 

Looking for meeting space?

Also this month when you book a two hour meeting, receive a two hour complimentary meeting during the month of April!

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Kat Kitching, Owner / Operator
Outdoor Active Fitness Halifax
kat@outdooractive.ca

Kat Kitching has extensive experience in educational program coordination & leadership.  She is the owner of OutdoorActive Fitness Halifax, specializing in nordic walking, cross-country skiing and outdoor exercise classes.  Kat also dabbles in nature interpretation, arts & crafts, and graphic design.  She works part-time as a research co-ordinator at SMU, in the field of co-operative enterprise.

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