This week on the Roundup: Green initiatives, hot videos, employment vacancies, investments and testimonials, upcoming events, free publications, award-winning ideas, ceremonies, and more!

IPBN member John Paul Prior posed a question: "Is Vertical Farming the future of Irish horticulture?" Check the article about John Paul's business in the Irish Farmers Journal.

IPBN member Overcast HQ says "Video will remain the top marketing content format." One of the key findings of Hubspot's Marketing Trends of 2022. Also, we have confirmed a Master Class with Philippe Brodeur, CEO & Founder of Overcast HQ on March 3. Save the date! Details will be announced shortly.

In employment news, IPBN member Lazer Telecom – Job Alert. Chief Financial Officer based in Faro, Algarve, IPBN member Say School – Say School is hiring native Portuguese teachers, and  IPBN member RedLight is looking for a Senior Ruby On Rails Developer to join their team. For more job offers from IPBN members, visit our Job Board here.

IPBN member KRA Renewables – KRA Renewables is also currently looking for a Senior Building Energy Engineer to join their team. Also, on Newstalk’s Project Green podcast, Bobby Kerr and Krystyna Rawicz, the MD of KRA Renewables, had a conversation on the built environment’s impact on the climate crisis especially when it comes to demolition.

IPBN partner Aicep Portugal Global says that Portugal is an attractive location for FDI: Investments in 2021 hit a new record!

IPBN member Serenity shared a powerful testimonial from Rosemary and her husband who just recently moved to Portugal. A friend referred them to Serenity as the company to go to if they need help navigating through the national health system and have a medical concierge available 24/7 for any medical need. You will understand better how PULSO - Serenity medical case management service is at your service. Serenity also announced: "New year, new office!" Congratulations on your new space!

IPBN member Salmon Software Ltd invited you to join the Treasury Dragons special event on Tuesday, 18th January, at 15h GMT. Our specialists Iain Norman and Tassos Dimopoulos will discuss how treasuries should adapt to the new, post-LIBOR environment and demonstrate how Salmon Treasurer can facilitate your transition.

IPBN member Upwords published A Beginner’s Guide to Global SEO intended for people with limited knowledge about SEO. If you have only a vague idea that the acronym SEO has to do with Google searches, read on! You are about to discover a crucial element of online marketing. Also, you will have the chance to learn more about Upwords at a special Master Class February 10 with CEO,  Mario Rodrigues, about How The Linguistic Experience Can Boost Internationalization. Save the date and register here today!

IPBN member Ventura Design shared some exciting new projects that are currently in development for 2022.  Here's a sneak peek inside this beautiful 7,500 square ft private Irish home. To learn more about Ventura bespoke products and services, visit their showrooms in Dublin, London, or online. Arlene McIntyre, founder & Creative Director, was a guest speaker at The Gloss X Goodbody Investment Club online event on Wednesday 12th January. The event's theme was inheritance and tax planning, and Arlene gave her advice on all aspects of making the most of that key asset, the home. 

IPBN member Saltwater Consulting's theme of the month is "Aligning teams to the company vision." Find out more here.

IPBN member HMR Health Market Research announced that Market Watch Portugal is available, with data from December 2021, developed based on our daily study of the pharmaceutical market using as data source the largest panel of pharmacies in Portugal.

IPBN member AMCS Group is featured in the latest software roundup on Scrap News. This is the first of two articles looking at popular software in the recycling industry supplied by Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI) member companies.

IPBN member Blevins Franks asks if your financial planning is up to date for 2022: January is the perfect time to ensure your wealth management is on track to meet your objectives and provide long-term financial security.

IPBN member Abacus Wealth Management Ltd sent an analysis on how global financial markets behaved in 2022. It was a very good year for risk-on assets, with global equities averaging close to 15%, but the inflation surprise on the upside proved tricky for fixed income investors, with nominal bonds falling while inflation-indexed bonds acted as a counterweight. Get in touch with us today and allow your money to work towards your financial goals in 2022.

IPBN member Shirley Gleeson is off to a great start to 2022 for Ecowellness Consulting & Nádúr. Our first Forest Bathing Guide Training of 2022 has sold out, starting next Monday. We are working on a number of European Projects. We are very excited to finally start our work on the "Youth Action for Nature and Wellbeing Project" led by ECO UNESCO.

IPBN member Sharon Dehmel says that to be understood, we must first seek to understand. Find out more here.

IPBN member Quinta do Lago reminds us that "Portugal is considered the best country in the world to work remotely. The study highlighted the climate, social life, low crime rate, and relatively affordable cost of living." To find out more about working remotely from Portugal, we recommend visiting our Algarve Living series organized last year. 

IPBN member Brian Shanahan's first newsletter of 2022 looks at boot-strapping, payment of overdue invoices, and the inflation lag.

IPBN member Future Street Group asks if you have seen these Smart Bins around Dublin recently? Learn more about how they are a smart sustainable solution for waste management!

IPBN member TE Connectivity announced a new product line partnership agreement with Phoenix Contact supports their focus on bringing miniaturized solutions and advanced safety technology to market. Learn more about what the addition of the narrow safety relay product line means for you.

IPBN member Gerard Smith at Passionate About Recycling is playing our part in trying to reduce or eliminate plastic wastes exports to other countries where they are trying to deal with it themselves. If you wish to find out more about PAR's technologies, feel free to visit us on our website.

IPBN member REIS – GESTÃO DE EMPRESAS has just launched their new identity and website- check it out here! 

IPBN member Yunit Consulting, in partnership with SoftFinança, S.A., announced the 4th edition of Heroes SMEs to recognize small and medium-sized enterprises that have used digital to ensure the positive transformation of their business. Yunit Consulting has also confirmed to be our official partner for this year’s edition of the IPBN Business Success Award at the Irish Embassy in Lisbon on January 27^th. See all the details here and don't forget to register and/or submit your business as a candidate until January 19 for the Award! Places are limited to 50 guests this year.

Also, on January 25, join Yunit Consulting in partnership with Câmara de Comércio e Indústria Portuguesa [CCIP], for their One-to-One Meeting Cycle: several sessions to clarify to companies about the existing opportunities under PT2020/2030 and PRR.