The Weekly Roundup: March 6 - 10

News from the Network

This week on the roundup: career training, celebrating women, sustainable services, trade shows, newsletters, exciting meetings, success stories, workshops, transport technology, new positions, start-ups, stock plans, profitability, cookery, challenges, sage advice, workflows, environmental contributions, tools, torus, partnerships, events, and more!

But first...

In celebration of International Women's Day this week, IPBN member Career Training Internship (CTI) Founder & Director Kathy O'Dwyer alongside other members of Network Ireland Cork attended the Network Ireland Conference, which celebrated 40 years of empowering women in business! As the longest-standing member since 1983/84, Kathy's vision for career training and professional development continues to make an impact in the careers of women in Ireland and abroad. Here's to a bright future for all women in business!

And a big thank you to all the women in the IPBN who make the network so much richer, more exciting, and more interesting!

And now...

IPBN member KRA Renewables posted that as sustainable energy consultants, KRA offers a range of services along with the mandatory energy audit, retrofit advisory, energy audits, BER assessments, project management, design and tendering, and monitoring and verification.

Krystyna and Finnbar Howell will be at the IPBN Sustainability Conference next week on March 17.

IPBN member Escala25 had a wonderful experience at Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa (BTL) last week and would like to thank all who took the time to speak with them about future partnerships, events, and teambuilding possibilities!

IPBN member Informita published their March 2023 Newsletter: Let the truth be told!

IPBN member Carlo Almeida is excited to be attending The Abrahamic Business Circle! He said, "I'm available to meet in Dubai from the 16th till our meeting on the 21st of March. I'm inviting everyone to come and join us. I will see you there!"

IPBN member Salmon Software Ltd shared a success story: Designing a Robust and Scalable Treasury Policy for an International Business. Dechra implemented a central group treasury and adopted a netting system in Europe. Steve Card, group treasurer at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC explains further.

IPBN member Dietmar Goetz is very happy to announce 2 New SoundLove "Be inspired to Sing“Workshops! Espiche: 12th of March. Lagos: 21th of March

IPBN member Techies Go Green invites you to check out how Northern Ireland companies are pioneering the much-needed green transport technology to help cities – including Belfast – become more sustainable.

IPBN member OCM Portugal posted that it was another busy day of meetings and viewings for their OCM Portugal team. Considering buying or renting in Portugal? Don’t hesitate to get in touch to discuss your requirements.

IPBN member Michael Naylor is happy to share that he is starting a new position as Co-Founder and Board member at Ocior Energy Holding Ltd!

IPBN member BRIDGE IN said that the Portuguese start-up scene is booming, and it shows. Tech roles are in high demand, meaning salaries are expected to grow, especially for more senior positions. How much do IT professionals earn in Portugal? From DevOps Engineers to Full-Stack Developers, this is what you need to know when hiring.

IPBN member Writers’ Bloc spent the week at The Publishing Show In London, talking to experts and professionals from across the industry. At Writers' Bloc we continue to find out what works and what doesn't within the media industry, as we continue to provide solutions for media, editors, and freelance journalists alike.

IPBN member Global Shares asked if anyone was having difficulty getting their employees engaged with the company’s stock plan. Clear communication of the benefits could be a step in the right direction. Find out how to put yourself in their shoes and get them thinking ‘how will this work for me?’

IPBN member StrongStep asked, "How can you improve the management and profitability of your company?"

IPBN member Carolyn McKeown shared a new event for 2023. "Shebang Events presents the Chase Buchannan MasterChef Cookery Challenge 2023! Tuesday 18th April at Oscar’s Bar & Kitchen, Vila Sol, Quarteira. Designed for businesses, families, or friends to work as a team in order to create masterpieces led by our Executive Chef and IPBN member Jonnie Pratt, from Tribulum Restaurant."

IPBN member Sharon Dehmel says the buck stops with you. You wanted this, now you have to do what you said you could. Be decisive and make decisions!

IPBN member Overcast HQ's greatest asset is client satisfaction! In a recent DPP podcast, Royal Opera House CTO - James Whitebread mentioned Overcast HQ for transforming their media asset management workflows.

IPBN member Konceptness posted about their contribution to Environmental Engineering Day 2023.

IPBN member Craftable Software said that as much as cypress.io is still their preferred tool, playwright.dev is being used more broadly by their teams.

IPBN member Rebecca Nixon from Vendici Properties invites you to take a walk through this Clube do Ancao Townhouse with fantastic potential as either a rental property or a holiday home.

IPBN member AGREEN asked if you need a partner who can help you reduce energy costs. AGREEN can help!

IPBN member FAmazing is excited to announce its partnership with TEROMOVIGO, a leading technology company specializing in GNSS, Gravity, Geo-IT, Geomatics, Mapping/Mapping, and Training.

IPBN member Pink Room posted that next Wednesday they'll be in Porto to host an event focused on the Mobile Web3 ecosystem. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just curious about the potential of Web3, this event is not to be missed.

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