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Committee Annual Face to Face meeting, Bern, Nov. 9, 2019

The committee annual f2f meeting was graciously hosted by Eamon Hickey, our new Ambassador of Ireland to Switzerland at his residence in Bern. At this meeting, the committee developed plans…
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New Irish Business Network Switzerland Brochure Feb. 2020

The IBN has published our new brochure which summarises the purpose and value of the IBN with highlights from a variety of events we have hosted. It is available digitally, IBN…
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IBN Virtual Event Report: working together while staying apart

How can cooperation and inclusivity help you get out of a room that doesn’t really exist? One answer is when it is an internet based learning experience such as the…
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Irish Business Network AGM, on-line, July 7, 2020

Members convened on-line on July 7 2020 for the Irish Business Network Switzerland’s 3rd AGM. Co-Presidents Brigid O’Donovan and Geraldine O’Grady presented a report of the past year’s activities and…
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IBN Switzerland ‘Tidy for A Cause’, Basel, Aug 29, 2020

The Irish Business Network Switzerland Basel chapter hosted a “Tidy for a Cause” jumble sale as part of the Basel Irish Club’s (BIC) summer BBQ on August 29th 2020 at…
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Guided Walk of James Joyce’s Zurich, Nov. 2, 2019

We were delighted to team up with the Zurich James Joyce Foundation on the afternoon of Saturday November 2 to offer our members a guided tour of Joyce’s Zurich. The…
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Your rights as an irish family living ins switzerland

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…
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Impact of 2020 Corporate Tax Reform Bill , Zurich, Nov. 27, 2019

The IBN was pleased to organise an evening on the topical 2020 Corporate Tax Reform Bill which is very relevant for many of our members following the acceptance of the…
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Spotlight on Education in Switzerland, Steinhausen, Oct. 3, 2019

Our first event after the summer was Spotlight on Education in Switzerland held in Steinhausen Library, Zug on October 3.  A group of approx. 30 IBN members enjoyed a highly…
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Spotlight on Education in Switzerland, Lausanne, May 16, 2019

The Irish Business Network, with sponsorship from the Irish Government’s Emigrant Support Programme, held a “Spotlight on Education in Switzerland” event on the evening of May 16th at Hotel de…
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