The Weekly Roundup March 4 - 8

Network News and More

This week on the roundup: stellar women, briefings, intergenerational dialogue, questionnaires, newsletters, partnerships, energy-efficient solutions, economic growth, panel discussions, retreats, entrepreneurship, innovation, labor shortages, keynote speakers, professional journies, kickoffs, delegations, projects, series, meetups, pivotal decisions, and more!

But first...

Happy International Women's Day! The IPBN would like to take this opportunity to celebrate all the women who have joined and availed themselves of the network, which has truly made a difference not only here at the IPBN, but on a global scale. Here are some women from the network we would like to highlight, especially on this day.

The three IPBN Business Success Award winners: Silvia Correia of re.store, Eliza Tarzia of Bridge In, and Denise O'Connor of Enerview Solutions.

More recently the panellists and speakers at the Breeding Ground for Talent Event in Coimbra: Filipa dos Santos Cunha of TUMO Coimbra, Rachael Milne of Ardanis, Vanessa Zdanowski of Escola 42, and Gabriela Fernandes, PhD Eng. MSc. PMP of the University of Coimbra.

IPBN member and 5th edition of the IPBN Sustainability Conference Sponsor Aluline Group: Caroline Clark, Director at Aluline Ireland Ltd. who was just featured in an IPBN Spotlight Interview available here.

CEO and co-founder of Core Optimisation: Caroline Dunlea, who was appointed Chairperson of Digital Business Ireland. Caroline founded the award-winning digital growth agency Core Optimisation in 2015, which supports digital transformation and digital performance growth for businesses within the Irish and UK markets.

Also...

We thought this could interest some of our members— Tech Hiring Trends 2024 is now available! This is a new market report for businesses, a report with data from European and North American companies, that provides organisations with fresh insights on hiring and salary variation trends, usage of internal and external IT Professionals, remote/hybrid work and much more. You can secure your spot here. March 19 at 2pm.

And now...

IPBN Executive Partner Brookes Property Group says that the Portugal Briefing Series' is back for 2024! "Join us on Wednesday 13th March at 12:45pm in London at The Andaz Hotel, 40 Liverpool Street, EC2M 7QN for a live presentation by Geoffrey Graham and Managing Director of Brookes Property Group, Philip Button. The aim of 'The Portugal Briefing Series' is to provide information by experts in the areas of taxation, residency and visa options for life in Portugal, as well as advice on legal matters related to living/buying in Portugal."

IPBN Executive Partner PwC Portugal posted that as the ageing population is a global reality, it is also the responsibility of organisations to carry out actions that foster intergenerational dialogue and a sense of belonging, and that ensure a positive and healthy internal environment. Thus, companies should act as true agents of awareness for topics such as Generational Diversity, contributing to a society that values the entire life cycle of an individual.

IPBN partner UE is looking for consultants/experts in the Sustainability area who can contribute, by filling out a short questionnaire. This questionnaire is a crucial component of an ongoing investigation designed to assess the perceptions of sustainability experts regarding the hospitality sector. All responses will remain anonymous. The completion of this questionnaire is estimated to take approximately 3 minutes. Your help will make a difference.

IPBN Partner UCP shared their weekly UCP newsletter available here.

IPBN member Techies Go Green said, "The work of the IPBN compliments our sustainability and climate action activities so we are delighted to promote it to our membership." Thank you Techies Go Green for welcoming the IPBN into their Partner Network. Check our page here!

IPBN member ArcAirTech shared a permanent and energy-efficient solution to combating mould! "The 750+ Wall Mount is engineered to eliminate mould spores both from the air and surfaces, achieving a reduction of up to 99.98%. It effectively arrests any existing surface mould, rendering it completely inactive and harmless."

IPBN member Robert Forbes gave feedback on the massive population and economic growth, and yet…… “Ireland was among the countries with the lowest investment in housing in the EU in 2022, only exceeding Greece, Poland, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

IPBN member Phinity Risk Solutions is happy to announce that Director, Lee Bristow, will be part of a panel discussion at DLA, LLC’s upcoming webinar on March 13th! In this webinar, they will explore the pressing concerns surrounding modern vendor risk management and share how to manage third-party risks in data security, compliance, and ESG factors.

IPBN member Rachael Milne is thrilled to announce that her retreat, Projectfullness "4 Day Women Elevate Your Career & Wellbeing in One," has been listed as the Number 1 women's retreat on BookRetreats.com! Dive deeper into your feminine power, recharge, and elevate your career with our transformative 4-day retreat in Portugal.

IPBN member Career Training Internship's Founder & Director Kathy O'Dwyer is embracing the energy of entrepreneurship at the All-Ireland Business Foundation Cork Entrepreneurs Munster Meet-Up!

IPBN member askblue says that last weekend, askblue's headquarters was the venue chosen to host the Lisbon Service Jam 2024. "During three intense days of innovation and collaboration, participants had the opportunity to challenge the limits of conventional thinking and apply new approaches and solutions in the field of service design."

IPBN member Brian Shanahan shared his March 2024 Newsletter: Address labour shortages and costs with quality results. Stockholding Cost - Often misunderstood. GIGO - What ERPs cannot solve. Managing Disputes. Red Sea Disruption. Country Profile: Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ghost Spend - Paying for obsolete services.

Brian will be our keynote speaker at the next IPBN event in the Algarve April 4: "How to improve your SME performance." You can already register here.

IPBN member Raquel Pinto is thrilled to announce that she will be participating in the upcoming Jobs Expo Ireland in Dublin on April 20th, both as a speaker and at the career clinics! "This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to take their career to the next level or explore new paths. I’ll be sharing insights on career advancement and leadership, drawing from my experiences to help you navigate your professional journey with confidence."

IPBN member TIRECHECK successfully mastered the kickoff of TMCAnnual24 Orlanda. "Feel free to visit us at booth - our team is looking forward to meeting you!"

IPBN member Invest Lisboa had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from Indonesia to Lisbon, who came to Portugal to learn more about the country‘s business fabric and establish synergies.

IPBN member Lawler Consulting is thrilled to announce the well-deserved promotions of several long-standing stalwarts within the Lawler Group.

IPBN member Mobiweb’s morning was busy with a cool project they’ll be sharing soon with Porto Tech Hub. "We don’t want to give away too many spoilers, so we’ll just leave you with some behind-the-scenes of Márcio Martins in the spotlight."

IPBN member John Paul Prior was delighted to host this new series “Last Minute Chats” from Christina Hamilton at their Exchequer Street Musicmaker Dublin HQ giving an outlet for Dublin’s creative community to tell their stories.

IPBN member Celfocus said, "This week, we hosted the "Meetup: Women in Testing" event in Lisbon. Joel Oliveira, Head of Quality Assurance at Celfocus did the honours, introducing the topic and speakers who shared their expertise and delved into the evolving role of women in testing, highlighting the opportunities and challenges they navigate in this dynamic tech field."

IPBN member GRID had an Important Update for Irish SMEs. GRID Finance, your dedicated growth partner, applauds Finance Minister Michael McGrath's pivotal decision. The interest rate on tax debts, stagnant since the pandemic, has been reduced to 0%—a significant stride for SMEs in Ireland.