| The IPBN is supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland under the ESP Grant programme |
This week on the roundup: Farewell to the Ambassador, newsletters, spotlights, reports, initiatives, reviews, webinars, blogs, customer experience, launches, announcements, anniversaries, speakers, articles, welcomes, invitations, innovations, pioneering, renewable energy, teamwork, updates, renewals, growth, and much more!
But first...
If you missed it, here is our Summer newsletter with all the latest news about the IPBN and a special thank you to H.E. Ralph Victory, Ambassador of Ireland to Portugal who will be leaving his role at the end of the month.
And here is the Spotlight interview this week with new IPBN member Robert Recupero from Moomenti.
Check out this very interesting report that IPBN Member Eterna International highlighted this week about the Ireland Census of Population 2022 released by the Irish Central Statistics Office (CSO). This report produces detailed insight into the socio-demographic characteristics of the population of Ireland. Very interesting for anyone wanting to do business with Ireland.
Also, we present you the Barometer 2023, an initiative of IPAM, the Tourism and Hospitality Area of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology (FCST) of our partner the European University, with the support of our media partner TNEWS. Get to know the perspective of tourism professionals on the sector.
And now...
IPBN member Sente Security is preparing for vendor reviews. Join Sente's live webinar: "What Startups Should Know" on July 26, 2023 at 11:00AM EDT & 4:00PM WET (Western European Time). The webinar targets startups and small businesses and will go into detail about how you can prepare for customer security reviews.
IPBN member Otonomee says, "Nowadays, delivering exceptional customer experiences is no longer an option but a necessity, and at Otonomee, we believe that customer experience (CX) is at the heart of business success."
IPBN member Andreia Jotta from Yunit Consulting posted, "It is with great pride that we celebrate the official launch of the new Yunit Consulting website. This project represented months of dedication from the entire team, so we hope that this new online journey will be a relevant milestone in the way we position ourselves in the digital ecosystem and in the relationship with our different stakeholders."
IPBN member KRA Renewables welcomed the new announcement of an incredible grant scheme aimed at supporting businesses and property owners in harnessing the power of solar energy.
IPBN member HPA Health Group already has almost 30 years of experience in serving foreign citizens and tourists. Listen to the testimony of Dr. Paulo Sousa, Clinical Director of HPA Algarve - Gambelas, in the report "Saúde Made In Portugal" of the program Linha da Frente da RTP 1.
IPBN member Elaine Godley needs speakers for Friday health club! She said, "We have one speaker slot available at 11am Friday 11 August, and then further availability from September. We meet from 11am to 12.30pm UK time. The theme is natural health and wellbeing. Some members are in business and so anything business related that also encompasses health (nothing salesy please) is of interest."
IPBN member Rodrigo Jardim Gonçalves from JGSA - Jardim Gonçalves & Associados shared a short article he wrote about the recent DL 48/2003, concerning the beautiful Douro Demarcated Region. Check it out here!
IPBN member Monsoon Consulting is delighted to announce that they have a new addition to their ever-growing team. "Welcome aboard Jose Restrepo, who joins us as a Magento Backend Developer. We look forward to working with you on all our exciting projects."
IPBN member Techies Go Green invites you to check out how The Guinness Enterprise Centre in Dublin is transforming Ireland’s home for entrepreneurs to support climate innovators.
IPBN member C-MORE! Beyond the Obvious is part of the first group of pioneering Portuguese companies joining ELITE Euronext’s ecosystem that supports small and medium private companies in their long-term sustainable growth by connecting them to skills, network, and capital.
IPBN member KRA Portugal asked, "Did you know that in May 2023, Mainland Portugal witnessed an impressive surge in renewable energy generation? According to APREN - Associação Portuguesa de Energias Renováveis, 67.4% of the 2,926 GWh of electricity produced came from renewable sources, marking a remarkable 5.5% increase compared to May 2022."
IPBN member Hilton Vilamoura says being sustainable is not just a buzzword, it is synonymous with focus and a lot of teamwork! "It is part of our mission to implement good practices of sustainable management and social responsibility, ensuring respect and promotion of this new culture of hospitality, more committed to the relationship with the surrounding environment…." Mário Custódio, General Director of Hilton Vilamoura.
IPBN member Aspira says, "The definition of good leadership is tied to a long list of skills and attributes. In our latest blog, we outline the five key leadership skills that will set project managers in good stead."
IPBN member Carlos Justino sent a quick update from sunny Algarve! "I am currently attending the Blockdown Festival 2023. It's an incredible opportunity to learn from top-notch professionals in the blockchain industry. Cryptocurrencies, NFTs, smart contracts - we're discussing it all."
IPBN member VMotion IT Solutions is thrilled to share that VMotion IT Solutions has successfully renewed its FSQS certificate! This certification demonstrates their commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance in the financial services sector.
IPBN member Pink Room says it is great to see that the Portuguese web3 community keeps on growing. This time our founders, Bruno Correia and Mário Gago, went to the Algarve, to attend BlockDown Festival. The goal of this festival/conference is to create a different environment, with a party-like vibe, focused on the interaction between participants.
IPBN member Vitae Professionals posted, "Over the past few days, we've been talking about the unique opportunity to be able to apply, with the support of Vitae Professionals, for a place in a large private hospital group in the UK – HCA! Working as a Nurse in the UK brings you a host of benefits and opportunities."
IPBN member Robert Forbes shared that "Some owner investors go that extra mile to present a gorgeous, well-finished family home for prospective tenants. Forbes Lettings is proud to deliver this wonderful family home in Raheny to great tenants."
IPBN member Rebecca Nixon from Vendici Properties invites you to take a tour with Cindy, James, and Neil around this unique property with fantastic potential in Vale Formoso. An opportunity to invest in a property that you can renovate and make your own.
IPBN member Core Optimisation, Digital Marketing Agency posted that as we are in the midst of the summer sales, our time scrolling online has increased. What is your intention when browsing fashion websites? Are you actively looking to buy, seeking inspiration or just browsing for fun?
Patricia Casaburi, Managing Director at IPBN member Global Citizen Solutions, spoke to host Amber Kanwar at BNN Bloomberg (Canada) about buyers looking to increase their portfolios with foreign investment, and how housing in Portugal has been steadily going up in double digits.
| The IPBN is supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland under the ESP Grant programme |
