President’s St Patrick’s Day Message Listen to President Michael D. Higgins talk about our passion for ‘green’, sustainability, innovation and inclusiveness when it comes to business here. He ends his message with: “May I wish all those who share this island – be they Irish people by birth or descent or those who have a…
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In Memory of our founder and friend Valerie Gürtler-Doyle
It is with great sadness that the Irish Business Network Switzerland (IBN) committee has learned of the passing of the IBN Founder and former President, Valerie Guertler-Doyle. Valerie founded the Irish Business Network in 2008, to support innovative Irish companies gain visibility and business in Switzerland, as well as support Irish professionals living in Switzerland…
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News: IBN 10 years, AGM, new Committee, & Survey
A lot has happened over the last few months, so here’s the latest IBN news and an opportunity for you to provide input into shaping what comes next. AGM Update: The following Committee was voted in during the June AGM for 2018/2019: Geraldine O’Grady and Brigid O’Donovan – Co-Presidents Aidan Shilling – Secretary Bridget Mullahy…
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Irish Opera , Golf ,Ice hockey and our AGM
Following a busy two weeks around Switzerland for the IBN I would like to inform you of a few upcoming events that may be of interest to you. 1. Irish Opera company in Zürich 28th June 2018. The Irish Ambassador to Switzerland , Mr. Breifne O Reilly has kindly extended an invitation to the Irish…
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Upcoming Events in June 2018
June 7th Basel – Irish Business Network Event , Markthalle , 18:30 “Integrating in Switzerland while maintaing your Irish roots” to join this event if you have not already registered then click here ——————————–——————————–———– Zürich Event 12th & 13th June by Enterprise Ireland M2M connectivity of machines, the automation of industrial processes and the latest technological…
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Save The Dates 7th June(Basel) and 14th June (Zürich)
BASEL- Markthalle 7th June at 18:30 This years theme will be “Integrating in Switzerland while maintaining your Irish Roots“, the evening will be a great opportunity to hear from Denis Houigan (Global Head of Business Development, Dufry) & Jerh Collins (Head of Global Anti-Infectives & Chemical Operations, Novartis) as well as an excellent opportunity to…
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Article from Irish Independent
The big cheese: Switzerland’s a larger market for us than UK 1Zurich (stock pic) Vincenz Wagner March 18 2018 6:00 PM Switzerland is known as one of the most competitive economies in the world, with one of the highest rates of GDP per capita, an attractive tax regime, and a stable legal and political system.…
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Your rights as an Irish citizen living in Switzerland
Over 100 people attended the Irish Business Network’s series of events in Zurich, Basel and Lausanne on “Living in Switzerland from a legal standpoint”. The three events took place with the support of the Irish Emigrant fund between November 2016 and June 2017. Zurich-based legal consultants Treuco AG – specialists in Swiss financial, tax and…
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“What is takes to start a Small Business” Event 29th June 2017
Dear IBN member, We are delighted to invite you to an exciting Summer event in Zürich, on 29th June, taking place in the classic Carlton Bar in the city centre. Following on from our recent successful events in Zürich and Basel on “Living in Switzerland from a legal standpoint” we have put together a special…
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Next Event in Suisse Romande , Lausanne on 14th June 2017
Dear IBN Member, We would like to take this opportunity tell you about our next event in Lausanne. This will take place in the Alpha Palmiers Hotel, Rue du Petit-Chêne 34, Lausanne 1003 at 18.30 on the 14th June, 2017 A small aperitif will be offered just before the event from 17.30 to 18.30 by…