This week on the roundup: New partnerships, outstanding prizes, sustainable actions, new jobs, free video recorded tips, gift-giving, and a partridge in a pear tree.

IPBN member Craftable Software asked, "What are your engineering values?" Their team is starting a series of articles you can check out here on the topic.

IPBN member Otonomee is delighted to announce their new partnership with Retail inMotion, which offers effective Onboard Retail Services along with innovative technology solutions to their passengers.

Congratulations from the IPBN to IPBN member Chitra Stern who won the “Lisbon Prize” at the World Architecture Festival for the regeneration/rehabilitation project of United Lisbon International School - for bringing a space to life with great architecture and for giving it a great new purpose after the building had laid defunct for years. 

IPBN member Joao Costa from Ombria Resort posted about sustainable homes. He announced that a new-generation development that is designed like an authentic Algarvian village is taking shape near Loulé.

IPBN member AMCS Group is driving change and innovation! They shared the good news that the AMCS Platform built specifically for the waste and recycling industry is surely delivering on customer expectations. What they’re seeing with the onrush of adoption of the AMCS Platform is the need for digitalization that provides amazing efficiencies in one SaaS cloud solution that offers end-to-end visibility, security readiness, and the ability to scale and adapt to market changes.

IPBN member John Mc Goey, Partner at Xotigo said that it was really great to finally bring together a brilliant group and host them in his “home town” of Lisbon. Another big step forward on the Xotigo journey with many reasons to celebrate: A rapidly growing base of successful customers, a strong product roadmap packed with best-in-class innovations, and a highly motivated team intent on delivering excellence.

IPBN member ufurnish.com shared a super exciting announcement this week: The company welcomed La Redoute onto ufurnish.com! Heralding from France, La Redoute is one of Europe's most renowned home furniture and furnishing retailers showcasing thousands of amazing designs and products. Congratulations!

Also, we recommend all our members to join us Tuesday, Dec 14 at 4pm via Zoom for our Special Christmas Festivities where Sarah O’Connor from ufurnish.com will share with us ideas & advice to make your home perfect for Christmas. You can still register here.

IPBN member Vitae Professionals invites you to join them on December 15 at this online job fair! Sign up now to learn more about our job opportunities for nurses and midwives all over the world! Check the image to know at what time they will speak your language and sign up here. 

IPBN member Upwords quoted George Steiner who said, “Without translation, we would be living in provinces bordering on silence.” The ability to communicate with different people is what makes translation priceless. Do you agree?

IPBN member Joao Martins from Abacus Wealth Management published an article on Sul Informação! In this article (in Portuguese), Joao analyses the Internal Rate of Profitability (IRR) that the Portuguese Old Age Pension offers to its "investors." Since this is a great source of income for the Portuguese in retirement, and that contributions to the SS represent a significant share of the monthly salary, he wonders if it is in the general interest to know whether or not it is a good investment. And Joao's final answer: it's not.

IPBN member Goran Engberg from Growise asked if you future proofed. We know one thing for sure: whatever strategy you had before the pandemic is no longer valid. Goran has announced this week a series of three videos to share some of his insights. We highly recommend all our members to go and watch the videos and see if you are future-proofed.

IPBN member Global Shares launched another eBook! The difference between a successful and unsuccessful IPO often comes down to preparation. In this e-book, they explore what you need to do when it comes to your equity compensation strategy on your journey to an IPO.

IPBN member O’Connor Murphy is always so pleased to hear lovely feedback from their clients’ members. He asks that if you recently worked with him and would like to provide him with your feedback, please click here.

IPBN member Shane Moran says that aligning business goals with brand strategy makes sense. For example: a business goal to attract new customers and developing a brand strategy to become the right choice for new customers. If you want to discuss this for your business, visit the link and book a call today.

And you can relive Shane's Master Class with the IPBN here on the IPBN's YouTube channel.

IPBN member Millimetre Design sends congratulations to their client Musgrave on the successful opening of their brand new Donnybrook Fair store and restaurant in Dundrum Town Centre. Millimetre's interiors and branding teams were delighted with the opportunity to design this space for this prestigious brand.

IPBN member Krystyna Rawicz from KRA Renewables is delighted to have designed and tendered the works at this link, and happy to have worked with AEI on the install. She also secured grant funding for KRA's client through the Communities Energy Grant scheme! And in case you missed the news, KRA Renewables' Grant Application Process for 2022 is currently open. If you have a property in need of retrofit, email Ciara@kra.ie to find out whether it is eligible for an SEAI grant.

IPBN member Vale do Lobo invites you to check out the Vale do Lobo December "Living Newsletter" packed with news, resort lifestyle inspiration, experiences, and happenings!

IPBN member Quinta do Lago sent out a post to all IPBN members in the Algarve: Quinta do Lago is collecting Christmas gift donations for charity this festive season. The selected charity will offer gifts to children and families in need this Christmas. To take part, please place your donated gift underneath the Q Hub Christmas tree before the 21st of December on Roundabout 2.