Business opportunities in downtown Faro
A municipal project entitled ‘Activar a Baixa!’ is back again this year to try to revitalise and bring businesses and jobs back to Faro’s downtown. Led by municipal company Ambifaro,
Business women invited to join “Circles of empowerment”
“Circles of Empowerment” is the latest project of Ria van Doorn, founder of the “Women & Success” initiative, designed to assist women who are starting or looking to grow their
Meeting women in business in the Algarve
Algarve Women’s Business Network (AWBN) will be meeting in Faro on January 29 for a networking meeting. The event, from 6pm to 8.30pm, will take place at Club Farense (Santo
Vilamoura marina changes hands as ‘Best International Marina’ of 2015
Just as a change of ownership deal has been announced, Vilamoura marina has been named ‘Best International Marina’ of 2015. The award was presented at a ceremony held in London
IKEA begins works to build Algarve outlet
IKEA has begun land clearance at the site between Loulé and Faro where it intends to build its own store and shopping centre. The Swedish company has announced it will
Business networking lunch in Paderne
A lunch organised by Business Network Algarve (BNA) will take place on January 22 in the wine cellar of Veneza, a traditional Portuguese restaurant in Mem Moniz near Paderne. BNA,
BPCC breakfast event in Albufeira offers state budget tips
A business breakfast led by chartered account Carlos Reis will take place on January 28 at Pine Cliffs Resort in Albufeira. Organised by the British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (BPCC), the
Fitness chain Supera hiring for soon-to-open gym in Areeiro
Spanish fitness chain Supera is currently hiring for its soon-to-open gym in Areeiro (Lisbon). Fitness instructors, group class instructors, swimming instructors and head of maintenance are some of the jobs
Pingo Doce lifts “under €20” bank card ban
Pingo Doce is again allowing its customers to pay for their purchases under €20 by bank card. The decision was made official on January 2, shortly after the European Union
Sonae registers increased retail sales
Shopping centres || Retailers at Sonae’s shopping centres recorded higher sales in 2014, which could just indicate consumer confidence is growing. According to Portuguese retail giant Sonae Sierra, sales made