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This week on the roundup: priority access, fresh looks, business success, green claims, happy clients, new positions, unicorns, congratulatory sentiments, sponsorship, award finalists, drum camps, focus and clarity, villa sales, announcements, sixty-year anniversaries, the future of work, amenities, presentations, Olympian heights, new positions, and more!
But first, check out the IPBN' highlights of the week:
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Finally, here's a reminder of some of our members' forthcoming events this month:
Oct 17: IPBN member Techies Go Green will be at the Guinness Enterprise Centre in Dublin to introduce Techies Go Green Live. An exciting event packed with expert insights, practical solutions, and real-world scenarios to help your business tackle decarbonization head-on. You can still register here.
Oct 23 to 25: The Algarve Tech Hub Summit offers 3 days, 14 tracks, over 30 talks, and over 70 speakers on various subjects from Technology to Ecosystems, Sports, Health, Startups, and more. The IPBN will be there with two keynote speakers from the network!
Oct 29-30: The 4th “Innovation, Sustainability and Regeneration” international conference organized by the INSURE Hub, a partnership between Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP), the Católica Porto Business School and the Faculty of Biotechnology with Planetiers New Generation.
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IPBN Partner TechIreland shared that the latest Dublin Economic Monitor provides valuable insights for business leaders and decision-makers. You can download the report here!
IPBN member Sam Marchetti is looking for 10 signatories to join his Impact Pledge. "The Pledge details a set of steps and commitments undertaken by the organization to align their operations and strategy with best practices across sustainable development, impact enterprise, and social value creation. The Impact Pledge will be used as part of our engagement with the Department of Environment, Climate & Communication's SDG Champions Program, showcasing the innovations of leading SME and Social Enterprise in the area of organizational sustainability. Signatories and partners of The Impact Pledge will receive priority access to our upcoming Sustainable B2Gx Programme, advancing new commercial strategies for winning tenders through sustainable and social procurement."
IPBN member Innovate360 Portugal's fresh new look is live, and they’re ready to take your business to the next level. Check out the all-new Innovate360 experience now.
IPBN member Ivo Lemos from AGREEN said the company had the pleasure of participating in this Project, ensuring the Supervision of the various Interventions carried out! Another job has been completed successfully!
IPBN member Techies Go Green said, "According to the European Commission, 53% of green claims are vague or misleading. With the Green Claims Directive on the way, businesses will need to ensure their sustainability claims are not only genuine but backed by evidence. At Techies Go Green Live on October 17th, Giles Crown from Taylor Wessing Ireland will break down the complexities of making credible, legally sound green claims. Limited spots remaining, so register here!"
IPBN member Algarve Solar Pool Heating Solutions said that after a successful hot solar water installation, this very happy client asked them to rebuild his front and back pergolas. And, just like that... it was done!
IPBN member Nessa Sheehy is happy to share that she is starting a new position as Co-Founder & Managing Director at Buyer's Club! You can check Nessa's updated profile on the IPBN Members Directory here.
IPBN member Jose Nunes posted that another unicorn company in Portugal is on the way! "Dário Pedro is the CEO behind the Portuguese manufacturer of drones that stand out for having greater flight autonomy. They serve any industry and can be controlled through the cloud."
IPBN member Core Optimisation's team sent their congratulations to Charlene Flanagan and Niamh Ryan from their outstanding clients, Ella and Jo, for winning Businesswoman of the Year at the Goss Awards!
IPBN member Career Training Internships is thrilled to be a sponsor for this year's Careers, Internships, and Global Learning (CIGL) Conference hosted by The Forum on Education Abroad! They posted, "Internships and career-focused learning are key areas in education, offering students invaluable opportunities to gain real-world experience in international settings. Join us at the CIGL Conference in Athens next week." And if you have missed it, you can read more about Kathy O'Dwyer of Career Training Internships in her spotlight interview here.
IPBN member bp2w is celebrating recent achievements. "Most recently, bp2w has been announced as a finalist in several categories at the Irish Family Business Awards, including Fastest Growing Family Business, International Family Business of the Year, Professional and Business Services Family Business, Tech Family Business of the Year. These nominations underscore bp2w's exceptional growth trajectory and its significant impact on both local and international markets."
IPBN Board member John Paul Prior says it is hard to believe he is now in year 7 of his" 21 Drums Musicmaker Dublin International Drum Camp! After 5 amazing years in Ireland, in 2023 we took the experience to stunning Camporsevoli, a historic hamlet perched on a hilltop in Tuscany, Italy. For one week, 21 students from around the world get immersed in drumming, under the expert guidance of three of the world’s most accomplished drummers: Mike Johnston, Ash Soan, and Isac Jamba."
IPBN member Jo James hopes you're settling into the new season. She asked, "How are you getting on, have you had time to set your Q4 goals yet? If you haven't yet, pull up a seat! To help you get clarity, focus, and direction for Q4 and beyond, AND to save you time and energy, today let's focus on attracting your ideal clients to help you achieve your goals. Let's do this!"
IPBN member Engel & Volkers Quinta do Lago shared a fantastic way to end the week with the successful sale of a stunning villa in Pinheiros Altos
IPBN Academic Partner Universidade Catolica do Porto posted destaques da semana. These are the highlights of the week at Universidade Católica in Porto!
IPBN Academic Partner Sofia Almeida from the Universidade Europeia posted that "In 2024, Universidade Europeia will celebrate a significant date: 60 years of teaching in Tourism in Portugal. To better understand what this event represents and what initiatives are scheduled to celebrate it, we interviewed Sofia Almeida, scientific coordinator of the Tourism and Hospitality area.
IPBN member Nial Borthistle from Glandore, where we held our networking event in Dublin yesterday (more about it in next week’s roundup), shared an interesting segment from JLL Future of Work survey 2024 in The Irish Times business section today. "Almost half of respondents (Irish employers) would like to see staff in the office 5 days a week." Also, those who want to continue to stay remote may have to pay for the privilege.
IPBN member Ana Damasio invited you to enjoy an unbeatable lifestyle with world-class amenities, breathtaking landscapes, and exceptional guaranteed returns with Wyndham Grand Algarve residences. Prices from €577,000. Limited units remaining!
IPBN member JGSA - Jardim Gonçalves & Associados said, "‘The regulation on nature restoration and wine tourism’ was the theme of the presentation given by Rodrigo Jardim Gonçalves at the 2024 Conference of the International Journal of Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Law, which took place on 7 and 8 October in Lisbon."
IPBN member Luca Marchesotti posted, "'But for now, OpenAI is less of a company, and more of an idea.' OpenAI's journey so far has been a blend of visionary ambition and staggering financial stakes. With the company burning $5 billion a year, it’s clear that this is a long-term bet on scaling their models to Olympian heights. Yet, despite the massive burn rate, investors are drawn in by the sheer potential of what OpenAI could achieve."
IPBN member Sam Marchetti is happy to share that he is starting a new position as Expert Evaluator at European Research Executive Agency (REA)! Congratulations, Sam!
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