The Weekly Roundup December 12 - 16

News from the Network

This week on the roundup: dates to save, sports and well-being, feeling overwhelmed, support strategies, freelancing opportunities, property announcements, mentoring, innovation and disruption, Christmas meetups, markets, and gift-buying guidance, podcasts, invested efforts, successes, and more!

But first, in job news, IPBN member Rachael Milne is hiring. Please continue to check the IPBN Job Board for more announcements and information on how to apply.

Also...

Save the date: March 14 and 15! Do you want to export or internationalize? Following the invitation of the CCILF and in our objective of growing the network in the North region of Portugal, the IPBN will take part next year in the 2nd International Forum on March 15 at the Sheraton Hotel in Porto. Come and visit 26 markets! More details to be shared soon.

And now...

IPBN member Vale do Lobo presented a year full of sports events & well-being experiences in Vale do Lobo, where there is always an activity to provide a more active life for our community.

IPBN member Bernadette Clancy shared a great insight into dealing with being overwhelmed from Harvard Business Review.

IPBN member Ombria resort is delighted to introduce you to the most recent additions to the management team of our 5-star hotel, the Viceroy at Ombria Resort.

IPBN member PwC Portugal posted that along with SAP, they are launching a strategy to support organizations to achieve ESG goals and Net Zero objectives. The initiative covers carbon measurement, reporting, decarbonization of supply chains, and climate risk analysis.

IPBN member Writers’ Bloc is calling freelance journalists! They posted, "Our dealings with editors in the biggest publications on the planet have seen requests for stories with a New Zealand/East Asian/Indian/Environmental angle."

IPBN member Rebecca Nixon shared that a remarkable property has been impeccably built to high specifications with elegant, modern fixtures and furnishings throughout.

IPBN member Konceptness shared a post about a conference on "The Way to Sustainable Real Estate." Konceptness was present at this conference with several market players in the area of sustainability. The phrase, "It's now, it should have been" is a constant: let's save our planet. "Let's go together," as sustainability is in everyone's hands!

Also, this week, the Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business visited Konceptness! They posted, "We love sharing our knowledge and expertise with the students and hope to pave the way for the next generation of scholars, engineers, designers, and other talents."

IPBN member Carolyn McKeown at Shebang Events & PR Management is delighted to announce the International Women's Day Event which will take place on Wednesday 8th March 2023 at Tribulum Algarve. So SAVE THE DATE!

And you can still register here for their Christmas Lunch Bunch Networking Event on Tuesday 20th December from 1:30pm to 5pm at IPBN member Tribulum Algarve. If you would like to book, please email: shebangpr@icloud.com today, Friday 16th December

IPBN member Carlos Justino posted that digital transformation has become the catch-all phrase for companies looking to innovate and disrupt market norms. In this blog post, they explore why large enterprises struggle with digital transformation and how they can move forward in an increasingly digitized world.

IPBN member Lagos Digital Nomads says that it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Join them at Jantar de Natal da Comunidade Lagos Digital Nomads.

IPBN member Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa shared: "For the entry into 2023, we are preparing a fantastic party, with an unprecedented show, Broadway-style, in which we promise to take our guests on a journey through the four corners of the world through unforgettable flavors and memories!"

IPBN member SixEmotions Travel Lifestyle invited you during the holidays to discover the magic through Portugal streets!

IPBN member Susanna Tocca says that, "In 2023, we launch the book 'O Mundo do Sal' by Essential Ideia Brasil and Chef Henrique Fogaça, who provided 45 original recipes for this book. The book was a great success in Brazil and now, in partnership with Excelência de Portugal, will cross the Atlantic. From North to South, members and partners of Excelência de Portugal has joined forces to host events. Masterchef Henrique Fogaça will join chef Vitor Sobral (Lota da Esquina Restaurant), Rui Rodrigues (Montebelo Vista Alegre Hotel) João Vieira (The lodge Hotel); Jorge Peças (Convento do Espinheiro) and João Viegas (Vila Vita Parc Resort&Spa) for 5 dinners prepared by 4 hands with top of the range wines, autograph session and lots of joy. Each guest will have the book on offer. Know more about it here.

IPBN member Lawler Consulting was thrilled to provide their building performance and sustainability expertise over the development of this 5 floor, 27,000sq/ft of office, meeting, social, and conference spaces with specific client requirements for demonstration areas and focus groups.

IPBN member TE Connectivity, a world leader in connectors and sensors, has been recognized for the 11th consecutive year by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for its corporate citizenship initiatives promoting positive environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) policies.

IPBN member Sharon Dhemel asks, "Why would anyone say No to a better you?"

IPBN member John Paul Prior posted that he really enjoyed sitting down with Ellis Dixon from the Ireland Portugal Business Network to talk about life remote-working in Porto, my work at Musicmaker Dublin & Farmony, and my new position as Chair of the IPBN in Northern Portugal.

IPBN member C-More|Beyond the Obvious shared that sustainable and conscious consumption should lead all our shopping frenzy that usually appears at this time of the year. This Christmas choose gifts with positive social and environmental impact.

IPBN member PwC Portugal posted a resource entitled "Beyond the hype: what businesses can really expect from the metaverse in 2023." These six predictions can help you create real business value today and set you up for reinvention tomorrow.

IPBN member Andreia Jotta from Yunit Consulting shared that for 10 weeks, together with TSF Rádio Notícias, they addressed in this podcast different topics and issues related to the Financial Incentives that company managers put to our team.

IPBN member BRIDGE IN shared an opportunity: Portugal’s hot new Digital Nomad Visa: here is How to Apply. As of October 2022, Portugal has issued a visa that is tailored to remote workers and will allow them to live and work hassle-free in the country for at least a year.

IPBN member Upwords understands the importance of working with qualified professionals makes all the difference for your financial translation to be high-quality.

IPBN member Aspire Technology is proud to share that Aspire Technology successfully completed the "O-RAN Global PlugFest Fall 2022" within i14y Lab in Berlin.

Also, as a recognition for invested effort and time in testing during the plugfest Aspire was awarded a Medal for active Hosts and Participants.

IPBN member Overcast HQ shared three Video Marketing Examples that Make Inspiring Case Studies for B2B Marketers via Spiceworks and featuring Slack and Hootsuite.

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