Valley Credit Union - Small Business Seminar

Starting and Growing your Business

A discussion on resources available for Small Businesses from government programs and local resources. Session covers “Starting, growing your business” and Identifying what resources are available.

Presenter: Paul Gérin

Mr. Paul Gérin, is a Business Development Officer at Canada Business Nova Scotia which is managed in the region by ACOC. He has worked for the Federal Government since 2002 at Canada Revenue Agency & Service Canada and is currently on an Assignment to ACOA from Service Canada. With a Business Diploma from NSCC and a Business Management Degree from Mount Saint Vincent University, along with years of training in entrepreneurship, exporting, project management and supervisory, Paul brings a unique understanding to Entrepreneurship.

In addition to his work with the government, Paul has a Consulting Services Business and is a Registered Justice of the Peace in Nova Scotia performing Civil Wedding Ceremonies.

Connect with Canada Business Nova Scotia on Facebook, or Paul himself on LinkedIn or Twitter

Canada’s Payments Modernization and the Impact to SMEs

It’s no secret that the world is ready for real-time payments (RTP). The requirement to build fast, flexible and secure payments systems is a top priority. For businesses big and small, RTP will have immediate benefits. Besides the guarantee of immediate settlement finality, there is also the potential for merchants to reduce card acceptance costs more broadly, effectively by cutting out the middleman. Phil will provide an overview of RTP and how it will assist Canadian SMEs in the future.

Presenter: Phil Hogg

Phil Hogg is General Manager of SME Solutions & Mobile Payments for Everlink. He is a Payments Executive focused on Information Technology with an extensive background in strategy development, service improvement, and strategic alliance management. Prior to joining Everlink, Phil held executive roles at Moneris Solutions, Rogers Wireless, and Bell Canada and is a sought after international speaker and most recently was a Keynote Speaker at Seamless Payments Africa in Cape Town where he discussed the growth of FinTechs and the race to own the payments system.

Connect with Everlink on Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube

Immigration – Opportunities for Your Business and Community

Nova Scotia is welcoming a record number of newcomers, which is strengthening our economy and growing our population. During this presentation, you will learn about the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration’s innovative immigration programs that are helping employers recruit foreign nationals and internationals graduates to meet their labour needs and expand their businesses.

Connect with the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube

Presented by: Mary-Jo Mackay

As the Manager of External Relations for the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration, Mary-Jo works closely with diverse stakeholders to enhance their understanding of immigration and use of immigration programs. Prior to this position, Mary-Jo spent 13 years with the Provincial Departments of Communities Culture and Heritage, and Tourism Culture and Heritage. She is passionate about immigration and workplace diversity and has worked internationally in Europe, Latin America, and Africa.

Mary-Jo holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Carleton University, an Environmental Engineering Diploma from the University College of Cape Breton and a Master of Environmental Studies Degree from the University of Waterloo.

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Special thanks to the Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce for their support of this event.