BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20230928T130000Z DTEND:20230928T170000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Inclusive Growth Dialogue- Celebrating Nova Scotia's Black Economy DESCRIPTION:Inclusive Growth Dialogue\n\nJoin the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce\, for an Inclusive Growth Dialogue on Thursday\, September 28th.\n\n\n\nDiversity\, equity\, inclusion and accessibility are central and essential to fairness of opportunity\, competitiveness of business\, economic growth and our nation's prosperity. \n\nAs we are in the midst of economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic\, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is starting a dialogue series with the Canadian Chamber Network to ensure that we are collectively creating and increasing opportunities and supporting growth for Black-owned businesses in Nova Scotia. \n\n\n\nThe Inclusive Growth Dialogue is one of the ways through which knowledge and resources of the Chamber Network can be mobilized to be a strong agent for change and advocate to break down barriers to boost the local Black economy.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nKeynote\n\n\n\n\n\nAlfred Burgesson (he/him)\n\nFounder & CEO\, Tribe Network\n\nAlfred Burgesson is recognized as a 30 Under 30 Innovator by the Atlantic Business Magazine\, and a Changemaker by Globe and Mail's Report on Business. \n\n \n\nAlfred is the Founder & CEO of Tribe Network\, a community of racialized people pursuing entrepreneurship and innovation - Tribe provides members with access to resources (ie. Community\, Capital & Coaching) to start\, build\, and accelerate their business in Canada.\n\n \n\nAlfred is a member of the Board of Directors at the Black Opportunity Fund and a member of the Board of Governors at Halifax Grammar School. Alfred is a former member of the Prime Minister's Youth Council and co-chair of Canada's first-ever 'State of the Youth' Report. \n\n \n\nAlfred is a social entrepreneur whose unique talents include convening leaders and the ability to launch grassroots movements and coalitions while utilizing digital tools and technology platforms.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTiffani Young \n\nFounder & CEO\, Natural Butter Bar\n\nTiffani Young is the CEO of Natural Butter Bar\, an award winning company that offers toxin free\, 100% plant-based products to help different types of skin and hair look and feel their best. Butter Bar currently offers over 40 natural Butters\, Oils\, Essential Oils\, Gel\, Soap\, Shampoos & Conditioners. \n\n \n\nTiffani started Butter Bar in December 2020\, and has had great success selling products across Canada and the United States while continually looking for ways to expand their reach. The goal is to be everyone's go to for their hair and skin care needs.\n\n \n\nShortly after inception\, Tiffani decided to improve the accessibility of her business by offering Braille labels upon request and improving its website to accommodate the visually impaired. Community is very important to Tiffani and she is continually looking for ways to give back. \n\n \n\nLast Year Butter Bar received the award for New Business of the Year (Halifax Chamber of Commerce)\, Black Business Initiative Entrepreneur of the Year\, and was the winner for the first annual Black Women in Excellence Pitch Competition. \n\n \n\nTiffani is a graduate from Saint Mary's University\, Honours in Psychology and Human Resource Management. She is also a wife and a mompreneur with two beautiful kids\, Malachi ("Ma-la-kai') and Rayah ("Ray-yah").\n\n \n\nNatural Butter Bar\, wants to help people fall more in love with the skin they're in and the kink in hair. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNevell Provo \n\nEntrepreneur\n\nFrom North Preston- Nova Scotia\, a former Division 1 and Team Canada basketball player turned entrepreneur. Nevell studied finance and business at Loyola University in Baltimore\, MD and most recently Saint Mary's University where he is currently finishing his degree. \n\n\n\nNevell and his Family founded Smooth Meal Prep in 2018 while he was a student athlete\, and most recently R&B Kitchen. Nevell is also a founding member of the Future's program\, a Non-Profit organization that helps athletes find their potential off the court. He is a board member of the Family Business Association Atlantic\, and has a passion for youth and community.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nTemi Ologbenla \n\nFounder\, Temi Bakes\n\nTemi Ologbenla is a multi-award winning entrepreneur and business coach. As the founder behind Temi Bakes\, she embodies the essence of her business: resilience\, innovation\, and community spirit. Her journey of moving from Toronto to rebuilding her business from scratch in Halifax is a testament to her unwavering commitment to spreading joy through her exquisite creations and making a positive impact on her community.\n\n\n\nTemi's commitment to community and entrepreneurship shines through in every aspect of her business. Beyond crafting mouthwatering treats\, she has become renowned for fostering connections and creativity within her community. The launch of cake decorating classes at Temi Bakes stands as a testament to her dedication.\n\n\n\n Beyond the walls of her bakery\, Temi mentors fellow entrepreneurs\, particularly within the BIPOC community\, by offering guidance\, support\, and a compassionate ear. By sharing her insights and experiences at various events\, she advocates for the values of diversity and infliction\, sparking change in her entrepreneurial landscape. Demi's participation in community events and promotion of local businesses further strengthens the bonds within the entrepreneurial ecosystem\, fostering growth and collaboration. \n\n\n\nIn summary\, Temi is not just the founder of Temi Bakes\; she's a community catalyst\, a mentor\, an advocate for change\, and an inspiration to fellow entrepreneurs. Her journey embodies the values of fostering community\, inspiring entrepreneurs\, building a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem\, and advocating for systemic change. Temi's story is a testament to the power of resilience and a beacon of hope for a more inclusive and vibrant entrepreneurial future.\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\nCynthia Dorrington \n\nPresident\, Vale & Associates Human Resource Management and Consulting Inc.\n\n \n\nCynthia Dorrington is the President of Vale & Associates Human Resource Management and Consulting Inc. Established in 2004\, Vale & Associates is a boutique international consulting firm specializing in providing strategy and advisory services as well as customized training and development for organizations. \n\n\n\nAs president\, Cynthia undertakes consulting work with small to medium-sized organizations across various industry sectors from start-ups\, to businesses undergoing growth\, to mergers/acquisitions with an emphasis on strategic positioning of its Human Resources and managing change. Expertise in areas such as organizational strategy and design\; people strategy and Human Resources\; business growth strategies\; equity\, diversity and inclusion strategies\; supplier diversity\; change management\; and board governance have allowed Vance & Associates the opportunity to provide consulting services to several clients locally\, nationally and internationally. \n\n\n\nCynthia is currently a member of the Board of Governors of St. Francis Xavier University\, Commissioner with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission\, Chair of both the Black Business Enterprise and the Black Business Consulting. She sits on two national boards\, the Canadian Urban Institute\, and VON Canada and is a Life-Time Member of the Board of Governors for the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:


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\nInclusive Growth Dialogue

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Join \;the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce\, for an Inclusive Growth Dialogue on Thursday\, September 28th.

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\nDiversity\, equity\, inclusion and accessibility are central and essential to fairness of opportunity\, competitiveness of business\, economic growth and our nation&rsquo\;s prosperity. \;

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As we are in the midst of economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic\, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is starting a dialogue series with the Canadian Chamber Network to ensure that we are collectively creating and increasing opportunities and supporting growth for \;Black-owned businesses in Nova Scotia. \;
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\nThe Inclusive Growth Dialogue is one of the ways through which knowledge and resources of the Chamber Network can be mobilized to be a strong agent for change and advocate to break down barriers to boost the \;local Black economy.
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Alfred Burgesson \;(he/him)
\nFounder &\; CEO\, Tribe Network

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Alfred Burgesson \;is recognized as a 30 Under 30 Innovator by the Atlantic Business Magazine\, and a Changemaker by Globe and Mail&rsquo\;s Report on Business. \;
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\nAlfred is the Founder &\; CEO of Tribe Network\, a community of racialized people pursuing entrepreneurship and innovation - Tribe provides members with access to resources (ie. Community\, Capital &\; Coaching) to start\, build\, and accelerate their business in Canada.
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\nAlfred is a member of the Board of Directors at the Black Opportunity Fund and a member of the Board of Governors at Halifax Grammar School. Alfred is a former member of the Prime Minister&rsquo\;s Youth Council and co-chair of Canada&rsquo\;s first-ever &lsquo\;State of the Youth&rsquo\; Report. \;
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\nAlfred is a social entrepreneur whose unique talents include convening leaders and the ability to launch grassroots movements and coalitions while utilizing digital tools and technology platforms.
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Tiffani Young \;
\nFounder &\; CEO\, Natural Butter Bar

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Tiffani Young is the CEO of Natural Butter Bar\, an award winning company that offers toxin free\, 100% plant-based products to help different types of skin and hair look and feel their best. Butter Bar currently offers over 40 natural Butters\, Oils\, Essential Oils\, Gel\, Soap\, Shampoos &\; Conditioners.  \;
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\nTiffani started Butter Bar in December 2020\, and has had great success selling products across Canada and the United States while continually looking for ways to expand their reach. The goal is to be everyone&rsquo\;s go to for their hair and skin care needs.
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\nShortly after inception\, Tiffani decided to improve the accessibility of her business by offering Braille labels upon request and improving its website to accommodate the visually impaired. \; Community is very important to Tiffani and she is continually looking for ways to give back. \;
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\nLast Year Butter Bar received the award for New Business of the Year (Halifax Chamber of Commerce)\, \;Black Business Initiative Entrepreneur of the Year\, and was the winner for the first annual Black Women in Excellence Pitch Competition. \;
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\nTiffani is a graduate from Saint Mary&rsquo\;s University\, Honours in Psychology and Human Resource Management. She is also a wife and a mompreneur with two beautiful kids\, \;Malachi ("\;Ma-la-kai'\;) \;and \;Rayah ("\;Ray-yah&rdquo\;).
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\nNatural Butter Bar\, wants to help people fall more in love with the skin they&rsquo\;re in and the kink in hair. \;

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Nevell Provo \;
\nEntrepreneur

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From North Preston- Nova Scotia\, a former Division 1 and Team Canada basketball player turned entrepreneur. Nevell studied finance and business at Loyola University in Baltimore\, MD and most recently Saint Mary&rsquo\;s University where he is currently finishing his degree.
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\nNevell and his Family founded Smooth Meal Prep in 2018 while he was a student athlete\, and most recently R&\;B Kitchen. Nevell is also a founding member of the Future&rsquo\;s program\, \;a \;Non-Profit organization that helps athletes find their potential off the court. He is a \;board member of the Family Business Association Atlantic\, and has a passion for youth and community.
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Temi Ologbenla \;
\nFounder\, Temi Bakes

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Temi Ologbenla is a multi-award winning entrepreneur and business coach. As the founder behind Temi Bakes\, she embodies the essence of her business: resilience\, innovation\, and community spirit. Her journey of moving from Toronto to rebuilding her business from scratch in Halifax is a testament to her unwavering commitment to spreading joy through her exquisite creations and making a positive impact on her community.
\n
\nTemi'\;s commitment to community and entrepreneurship shines through in \;every aspect of her business. Beyond crafting mouthwatering treats\, she has become \;renowned for fostering connections and creativity within her \;community. The launch of cake decorating classes at Temi Bakes stands as a testament to her dedication.
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\n​\;Beyond the walls of her bakery\, Temi mentors fellow entrepreneurs\, particularly within the BIPOC community\, by offering guidance\, support\, and a compassionate ear. By sharing her insights and experiences at various events\, she advocates for the values of diversity and \;infliction\, sparking change in her entrepreneurial landscape.  \;Demi'\;s participation in community events and promotion of local businesses further strengthens the bonds within the entrepreneurial ecosystem\, fostering growth and collaboration. \;
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\nIn summary\, Temi is not just the founder of Temi Bakes\; she'\;s a community catalyst\, a mentor\, an advocate for change\, and an inspiration to fellow entrepreneurs. Her journey embodies the values of fostering community\, inspiring entrepreneurs\, building a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem\, and advocating for systemic change. Temi'\;s story is a testament to the power of resilience and a beacon of hope for a more inclusive and vibrant entrepreneurial future.

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Cynthia Dorrington \;
\nPresident\, Vale &\; Associates Human Resource Management and Consulting Inc.
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Cynthia Dorrington is the President of Vale &\; Associates Human Resource Management and Consulting Inc. Established \;in 2004\, Vale &\; Associates is a boutique international consulting firm specializing in \;providing \;strategy and advisory services as well as customized training and development for organizations. \;
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\nAs president\, Cynthia undertakes consulting work with small to medium-sized organizations across various industry sectors \;from start-ups\, \;to businesses undergoing growth\, to mergers/acquisitions with an emphasis on strategic positioning of its Human Resources and managing change. \; \;Expertise \;in areas such as organizational strategy and design\; people strategy and Human Resources\; business growth strategies\; equity\, \;diversity \;and inclusion strategies\; supplier diversity\; change management\; and board governance have allowed Vance &\; Associates the opportunity to \;provide \;consulting services to several clients locally\, \;nationally \;and internationally. \;
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\nCynthia is currently a member of the Board of Governors of St. Francis Xavier University\, Commissioner with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission\, Chair of both the Black Business Enterprise and the Black Business Consulting. She sits on two national boards\, the Canadian Urban Institute\, and VON Canada and is a Life-Time Member of the Board of Governors for the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. \;

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