The Weekly Roundup October 16 - 20

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This week on the roundup: podcasts, NHR, housing, digital trust, nursing unions, conferences, project management, energy efficiency, design philosophy, teambuilding, website architecture, guidance, anniversaries, content creation, internships, and more!

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And now...

IPBN member Edge International Lawyers shared this link to the discussion with the Chair of the IPBN Geoffrey Graham after the Portuguese Prime Minister announced the end of the current NHR programme last week and get clarity for your questions! Edge International Lawyers team remains available to answer any further questions you may have at internatonal@edge-il.com.

IPBN member Teresa Patricio & Associados shared that on the 6th of October 2023, Law no. 56/2023 was published, approving measures in the housing field, and making several legislative changes, including to the short-term lettings licenses. You can read more about these changes in our newsletter, by clicking on this link.

IPBN member Lee Bristow posted that the Phinity team attended this week the ISACA digital trust event. Some great new insights around how organizations can integrate the new digital trust framework can be found here.

IPBN member Nuno Pinto shared that last week he had the opportunity to speak at a national conference from one of the biggest nursing unions in Italy. The topic in discussion was about how to retain nurses in the country by offering better working conditions, fairer salaries, and better recognition for all the hard work they do every single day.

IPBN member JGSA said that at the end of this week, the company will be in Barcelona for the annual global conference of BOKS International Limited, the international network of law and accounting firms of which JGSA - Jardim Gonçalves & Associados is a member.

IPBN member KRA Renewables is thrilled to complete yet another sustainable project on behalf of our valued client Nissan Ireland. "We had the privilege of acting as project managers for the installation of cutting-edge Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers at Nissan's Headquarters in Park West."

IPBN member Ardanis posted, "Our Head of Technology(Portugal), André Gravato, on Energy Efficient Labelling. 'Why isn't there an energy efficiency label for software like the EU Energy Label?' The answer is simple: measuring this is incredibly difficult."

IPBN member Millimetre Design says, "Excitement is building as we count down to next week's highly anticipated Dublin OPEN exhibition organized by Commercial Interiors UK. On Tuesday, the 24th of October, at the event, our Managing Director Ronan Holohan will speak with Alys Bryan, Editor of Design Insider, about how our studio's design philosophy permeates through the spaces and brands we create."

IPBN member Salmon Software Limited shared that last week the company welcomed its investors, Melior Equity Partners to Olomouc in the Czech Republic alongside its Irish, UK, and Greek teams, to share an unforgettable team-building opportunity, reinforcing the bonds that make our people exceptional.

IPBN member Monsoon Consulting invites you to discover the key steps to create a scalable and flexible Drupal architecture that makes your website stand out. Enhance user experience and achieve your business goals with Monsoon Drupal's expert guidance.

IPBN member Chris McGale had an unusual anniversary. He said, "35 years since my near-death, Oct 13, 1988. Extract from my Million Dollar Irishman memoir."

IPBN member Elaine Godley asked, "Have you heard my message to Managing Partners?"

IPBN member Gerry Dawson shared a "must listen" podcast this week for Sports Federations, Clubs, Rights Owners from Unofficial Partner UP348 providing excellent insight and a pathway for future commercial survival.

IPBN member Blevins Franks posted, "Portugal’s non-habitual residence (NHR) program will end on 31 December 2023 – as confirmed by the 2024 budget presented to parliament on 11 October. If approved, a new but very limited regime will start with the aim of attracting professionals who specialize in certain scientific, teaching, and research occupations."

IPBN member Overcast HQ asked, "Are you a content creator, or is your company using video? Then, elevate your media experience with Overcast AI: from creation to curation!"

IPBN member Escala25 would like to take a moment to welcome two new Escala25 interns from Casa Pia de Lisboa - Marco and Hugo! "This curricular internship is part of their final year of Secundário, in the Curso Técnico de Desporto - Variante de desporto de aventura, 12º ano. These smiling faces will be with us for their whole school year (until June 2024) and they will be learning the day-to-day operations of a climbing gym."

IPBN member Career Training Internships posted, "We are so proud of our Director Kathy O'Dwyer for taking part in the important panel discussion as a Leading Light during National Women’s Enterprise Day in West Cork this week! Congratulations to all of the panelists involved and the Local Enterprise Offices on a hugely successful event empowering women in business!"