INDUSTRY TRAINING, OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES

SUCCESSION PLANNING WEBINAR - NOVEMBER 28TH 
Do you run a small/medium size business in Nova Scotia? If so…TIANS invites you to a two-hour webinar to help you understand more about Succession Planning for your business. If you are thinking of stepping away from your operation, or just want to know what your options are, this webinar is for you.
Date: Thursday, November 28th, 2024 9:00-11:00am via ZOOM

This Session will cover: Succession Planning 101 - What Does It Really Mean; Valuing a Business - How to Properly Assess Your Operation; The Selling Process - The Steps and What to Expect; Increasing the Value of Your Business - How to and Why It Matters; Tax Implications, Selling Shares/Assets, Capital Gains Exemptions

Register today to closely examine where your business is now, where you want to be and strategies to help you reach your business and personal succession goals.  Debi Peverill, CPA will facilitate this interactive session. Her extensive experience helping small business owners and managers develop financially sound planning around business succession will provide excellent insight into this important business topic.  

DATE APPROACHING - MANDATORY STATUS EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2024
A reminder that Responsible Beverage Service training will be required for all licensed establishments as of December 1st, 2024. 
TIANS has been delivering responsible beverage service training for over 20 years, and prices have been reduced to support Industry with Server training (now $35) and Manager training (now $50). Our Serve Right Programs have been developed in Nova Scotia, are delivered by your provincial association through a local technology company and have recently been updated to reflect current case law and best practices.
Read more about the program curriculum, your online learning options and how to easily sign up today at Serve Right - It's Just Good Business. If you have questions regarding in-person training, please contact us at training@tourism.ca. 

TOURISM INNOVATION PITCH CHALLENGE
IGNITE Atlantic and TIANS hosted the 1st of 4 Rural Nova Scotia Tourism Innovation Challenge Pitch Sessions in Digby on Tuesday, November 19th.  We extend our sincere thanks to all who took part and look forward to the next pitch event, taking place in New Glasgow on Tuesday, December 3rd.  In January of 2025, the Rural Challenge will travel to Sydney and wrap up in Bridgewater.

Click on the following link for full Pitch Competition details and to Register early for the Upcoming Sessions. We can't wait to see you on the road in 2024 and 2025.

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING
TIANS and the Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council are pleased to offer virtual Mental Health First Aid Training  (MHFA).  This informative training opportunity will take place virtually  on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 from 9am-3:30pm through Opening Minds, a division of the Canadian Mental Health Commission.

Much like traditional first aid, MHFA fosters the ability to identify common signs of distress and deliver immediate aid until professional assistance is accessible. Seats are limited and we anticipate the session will fill up fast. If you have any questions, or would like to reserve a seat please email Lynn@tourism.ca or call 902-423-4480.

BUILDING INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP  Coming Soon!
TIANS and NSTHRC continue to provide customized and Industry driven training for our Sector. As a follow up a previous half-day session offered by the NSTHRC, this upcoming FULL-DAY workshop will build on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility in Leadership. Scheduled for the 3rd week in January, this session will be sure to fill quickly. Final details are being worked out and will be shared with Industry in coming weeks. 

RESOURCES, RESEARCH, TOOLKITS AND MORE  
Looking to hire your next hospitality superstar, searching for team training materials, or brushing up on industry best practices?  TIANS Industry Resources page on our new website features a collection of tools, tips, and links designed to help you staff, market, and promote your tourism business successfully.  You can also find the latest Tourism Sector Compensation data, Labour Market Information, NS Occupancy and Visitation stats and links to our National Partners research.  Explore Our Industry Resources online.

TIDE RISERS - FROM OUR PARTNERS AT TNS

This Fall, our Partners at Tourism Nova Scotia released an innovative video series highlighting Tide Risers.  Tide Risers are tourism operators and TNS staff who work collaboratively to make Nova Scotia a competitive travel destination and position the province as a premier choice for visitors.  You can view the many video testimonials and learn more about the many programs available to support tourism businesses in our province.  Click on the button below or visit: https://tourismns.ca/tide-risers

Feel you are a Tide Riser? Share Your Story with the Team at TNS - TNS@novascotia.ca

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TIANS PLACE PODCAST SERIES
PLACE, a provocative, tourism focused series for the Nova Scotia Tourism Industry. 
Featuring frank conversations with tourism operators, leaders and government. 

Be sure to check out our full library of Episodes 1 - 6 on Apple, Amazon Music and Spotify. 

Listen NOW!  TIANS PLACE Podcast Series