This week on the roundup: networking, information, checklists, Coimbra notices, certifications, office advantages, new careers and internships, awards, presentations, masterclasses, clinical techniques, application openings, blockchain, business growth, unique opportunities, preservation, priorities, myths, home ownership, and much more!

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IPBN member Gerard Smith from Blue Property Ventures invites you to a Private Business Networking Event. Location: The Springfield Hotel, Dublin Road, Leixlip, Co. Kildare - Just off the N4 Motorway on the 27th of April from 9 am to 10:30 am with guest speaker Oliver Lawlor, Director of Initiative Ireland. RSVP to WhatsApp: 087 388377, gerard@bluepropertyventures.com, or here!

IPBN member Strongstep has shared information about a free webinar on April 13^th at 3pm in partnership with Bureau Veritas Portugal. In this webinar, Strongstep and Bureau Veritas Portugal will discuss topics such as: The differences between versions ISO27001:2013 and ISO27001:2022, The importance of certification for IT companies, and Changes for companies that are already certified. p

IPBN member Jo James shared a 7-step checklist to review your Q1 and get clarity on your Q2 goals!

IPBN member Algarve Solar pool Heating Solutions said some of their recent custom heat retention blankets and heavy duty roll up station installations feature 500, 700, and 800-micron blue & transparent materials.

IPBN member Miguel Fonseca, Vereador CM de Coimbra and guest speaker at our recent Sustainability conference had the pleasure and honor of receiving the Ambassador of Ireland in Portugal, Ralph Victory, last Friday, March 24, in the Paços do Município de Coimbra. At this meeting, which paved the way for the establishment of scientific, academic, cultural, and economic collaboration links with Ireland, he made a point of highlighting and praising the distinctive characteristics of Coimbra. The IPBN will follow this through. Do expect an event in Coimbra before the end of the year, so stay tuned for more details to come!

IPBN member Graham Smith is happy to share that he has obtained a new certification: Certified SAFe® 6 Practice Consultant from Scaled Agile, Inc.!

IPBN member Mobiweb says Phone Booths are an amazing plus to any office. Why? Privacy, increased productivity, and noise reduction.

IPBN member Deemaze Software is thrilled to announce the launch of its new careers page! Discover a range of exciting job opportunities and gain insight into their company culture. Explore the website today to take the first step towards advancing your career. Stay tuned for more updates about available positions!

IPBN member Career Training Internships's Director Kathy O' Dwyer, alongside partner Litsa at our partner vocational school in Athens, Greece were featured in this post.

IPBN member askblue annually hosts the Francisco Gomes award in honor of a colleague who was very dear to their team. This award aims to recognize a set of values, such as dedication to the company, leadership ability, motivation, and quality of work performed.

IPBN member HPA Health Group shared information about last week's 2nd Clinical Session of the Urology Courses 2023: "Prostatic Biopsy: Micro-ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance", with a theoretical-practical strand and live examinations for a correct exemplification of the techniques.

IPBN member Otonomee was so proud to be a part of the first-ever B Leader training in Ireland recently, rolled out by B Lab and B Lab Europe at the Baileys offices. The Chief People Officer Brendan Ring was one of this first cohort of 33 people from across Ireland.

IPBN member KRA Renewables had the pleasure of joining in on the in-house presentation held by KRA Visionary Project Partners on energy renovation for traditional buildings.

IPBN member Elaine Godley invites you to save the date: May 4^th for the second free Mastermind/Masterclass for law firm owners with Jay Sahota and Elaine.

IPBN member Yunit Consulting posted about PT2030: The 1st competition for Productive Innovation in SMEs, within the scope of Portugal 2030, will open with 400 million Euros. The opening of applications is scheduled between the end of this month and the beginning of April, and is intended to respond to more than 900 pre-applications.

IPBN member Ombria resort shared this unique opportunity to acquire prime real estate in southern Portugal. At Oriole Village, you find a diverse portfolio of fully furnished and equipped villas, townhouses, and apartments with views of the golf course and natural surroundings.

From IPBN member RedLight Software will be present at the Department of Informatics Engineering where they will be promoting their summer internships. Also, don't miss the opportunity to participate in their challenge with a prize of 150 euros at FNAC. Svitlana Graves will present the talk "How to Get a Job With a US Company".

IPBN member Pink Room invites you to save the dates! Coimbra: Blockchain week will take place from April 26 to 29. See you there.

IPBN member GRID is proud to share that their CEO Derek Butler had the opportunity to speak with Guaranteed Irish about our mission to support growth in the Irish business community. Listen to the podcast to learn more about our vision for the future.

IPBN member AGREEN has been selected by Cordeiro Saude to carry out preventive maintenance and Technical Assistance at its clinics.

IPBN member and Chair of the IPBN Algarve Sharon Farrell asks if you are buying or selling a property in Portugal. Whether you are buying your first home here, or downsizing, or leaving the country, it is important to understand the Portuguese capital gains tax rules on the disposal of property.

IPBN Business Success Award winner 2023 Rachael Milne from Aspira IT shared Project Management Training 6* Half a day, April 2023. She said, "I have the pleasure of being the trainer for this course and promise to make it interactive and provide you with practical tools and techniques to start using straight away."

IPBN member Vilamoura World, in collaboration with the company LuzSimples, is creating a Renewable Energy Community with 60,000 m2 of photovoltaic panels by 2035. "Another big step towards a more sustainable future, which aims to avoid the emission of approximately 10,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2): the equivalent of planting about 80,000 trees every year."

IPBN member Carlos Justino asks if you are looking to stay ahead in the rapidly changing business landscape. Then it's time to make Advanced Analytics, AI, and Technology Modernization your top priority!

IPBN member Paul Rees said, "Purchase completed on this historic house in central Portugal. The date stone on the outside wall reads 1865 but the original part of this town-centre property is perhaps 50-years older."

IPBN member Filipe Pinho Pereira from Crowdclass said, "Last week I had the pleasure of discussing and clarifying some myths about NFTs in a recent interview with Versa." (Portuguese only)