Members at the IPBN have been busy this week, despite the upcoming August holidays, and we are thrilled to announce some of the top news items. It's hard to keep tabs on everyone, of course, but here are the notices that jumped out at us this week. Help us share your story by reaching out to tell us your news! 

IPBN Member Nest Collective will announce the winner of the Future City Challenge in Coimbra today (July 23)! Nest Collective's Miguel Antunes will be present at the final event to award the winners 3 months of incubation at Nest, including mentorship, and access to all of their services and office space. Don’t miss the ceremony at Convento São Francisco, Coimbra!

IPBN member Vilamoura World announced that the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre was chosen by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) for the European Youth Championship of Obstacle Jumps in the Algarve from July 18 to 25.

IPBN member Saltwater Consulting helped us understand the best way to run a meeting. They said, "A great many meetings waste a great deal of everyone’s time and seem to be held for historical rather than practical reasons." Find out more here.

IPBN member PinkRoom reminded us that 5 Minute Reader was their first inside project: a 30-day reading challenge of 5-minute stories. PinkRoom has also been working with Sioslife to improve their tablet! An ecosystem with dozens of Android apps that integrate seamlessly to create a smooth experience for their senior users. Nice work!

IPBN member Energize Media shared Portugal’s "equitable and well-balanced" plans for reaching a carbon-neutral economy. They maintained that it should support the country’s economic growth and energy security, according to the new energy policy review by the International Energy Agency (IEA) Agency.

IPBN member Quinta do Lago has developed 2,300 square meters of farmland to support the mission of sustainability.

IPBN member The Magnolia Hotel has prepared a very special offer: Book three nights, pay two! All bookings are completely flexible, so you can change your dates free of charge up to 48h before your arrival.

IPBN members Krystyna Rawicz and Daniel Ring shared a really interesting paper from BPIE giving the EU's perspective on carbon tax and its role in incentivizing decarbonization.

IPBN member Grupo Martinhal took a look at how ULIS and the Edu Hub are preparing kids for the future. And you can relive here an interview earlier this year with Chitra Stern, CEO and owner of the United Lisbon International School and Education Hub.

IPBN member VMotion IT Solutions shared a recent study conducted by McKinsey & Company that discovered key lessons from several high-performing software development organizations in banking and retail that offer a road map to a successful digital transformation. 

IPBN member Hilton Vilamoura has received the Green Key award for its 8th consecutive year! Congratulations to the entire Hilton Vilamoura team!

In IPBN member Growise's July Newsletter, the company reminded us that they can train Business Owners/Leaders to achieve profitable growth so that they can Thrive at the Next Level. The IPBN will be organizing Master Class with Göran in September to be announced soon as part of our Second Master Class series in 2021!

IPBN member Vale do Lobo's Resort has become pet friendly! Read about the resort's summer programs here (in Portuguese).

IPBN member Core Optimisation invites us to find out how we can create and implement SEO Friendly category content to our e-commerce site to take organic strategy to the next level.

IPBN member AMCS Group announced their Second Major Release of 2021: This exciting release delivers on two main themes: Digital Transformation – Work Smarter with Increased Agility and Resilience & Transport Management System – Automation, Optimization, and Sustainability.

IPBN Member Soraia Santos was voted the #2 real estate agent in the Algarve for the 1st semester of 2021! Congratulations!

IPBN Partner Nova SBE announced that next October, the Nova SBE Westmont Institute of Tourism and Hospitality will welcome the Hospitality Leadership Advanced Certificate, a program aimed at professionals in the hospitality sector.