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Respect. (from the lat. respectu) n. 1. respect; 2. consideration; high regard; 3. deference; compliance; veneration; 4. honour; worship; 5. relation; refererence...
We believe that everyone should be respected for their work, for their attitudes, opinions and options.
Rigor. (from the lat. rigore) n. 1. harshness; strength; 2.fig., severity; punctuality; accuracy.
There is no "more or less levelled", "more or less upright”, "more or less clean" or "more or less safe", but rather “levelled”, "upright”, "clean” and “safe". The rigour is reflected in our procedures, in time and in the rules to follow. In the light of moral and principles, being severe means being rigorous.
Passion. (from the lat. passione) n. 1. intense and usually violent feeling (affection, joy, hate, etc.) which hinders the exercise of impartial logic; 2. derived from a feeling; 3. great predilection; 4. partiality; 5. great grief; immense suffering...
Under the sign of passion – a text of the Portuguese poet Regina Guimarães – is our icon. Passion is to reveal great enthusiasm for something, favourable encouragement or opposite to something.
It is the sensibility transmitted by an architect or engineer through work.
Passion is the dedication to a project. Passion is a state of warm soul.
Loyalty. (from the lat. legalitate) n. the quality of being loyal; fidelity; sincerity.
Respect for the principles and rules that guide the honour and probity. Faithfulness to commitments and agreements undertaken, staunch character.
To remain loyal to the business partners because we depend on them and they depend on us.
Being trustworthy for being loyal.
Solidarity. (from the lat. solidare) n. 1. the quality of being solidary; 2. reciprocal responsibility among the members of a group, namely social, professional, etc.; 3. sense of sharing another’s suffering.
Being solidary is being a friend, offering our hand with genuine generosity and bringing joy and human warmth to those who, somehow, are marginalized. Being solidary is being more human. A solidary company is recognized as a fair and non-selfish company. A solidary company is a preferred choice in business. It is a more competitive company. Volunteering is a vehicle to solidarity. It is modern, fair, cultured, friend, it is a noble gesture of moral elevation.
Courage. (from the lat. coraticum) n. 1. bravery facing danger; intrepidity; to have audacity; 2. moral force before a suffering or setback; 3. [fig.] to input energy when performing a difficult task; perseverance...
Courage is essential in our life. Courage to face less pleasant situations when complex issues come up, not expecting random resolutions.
It is a value that we must highlight as opposed to the fearful, cowardly and laziness.
The courage to react to criticism not with an attitude of demotivation or sadness, but rather to search for the means and the action to overcome its own reason. This kind of courage, which is also an intellectual courage, is highly recommended.
Ambition. (from the lat. ambitione) n. 1. vehement desire of wealth, honours or glories; 2. expectation about the future; aspiration; 3. lust; greed…
Vehement desire to achieve a particular goal. Ambition not to resign ourselves. Ambition to take the best potential from ourselves. Ambition to deserve ourselves. Ambition to be athletes in our top-level competitive jobs. Ambition to beat our brands. Ambition to get the best deals with the maximum value, due to the high levels of proficiency and efficiency.
Esthetics. ESTHETICS (from the Greek aisthetiké, "sensitive") n.f. 1. Philosophy branch of philosophy that studies the beauty and nature of artistic phenomena; 2. author's own style, time, etc.; 3. harmony of shapes and colors, beauty; 4. set of techniques and treatments that aim to beautify the body.
We decided to build the company's economic foundations under a cultured, cosmopolitan and cool image. Because it is a charming state of being. Good taste because we are sustainable and we respect the planet. Good taste because we are sensitive. Good taste just because.
Responsibility. (from the lat respondere) n. the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct; a form of trustworthiness.
We must be certain that, before a choice, we chose what is best for both of us and not just the best for each one. Each employee is responsible for his negotiated activity and co-responsible if the co-worker does not fulfil his own task, thus preventing the common goal. A team is a set of individuals - is a whole. In the business game, as in social or family contexts, everyone must comply with their own relative position and we shall not permit that one of ours fails to be in our team.
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The programme, extended until the end of June, includes more company tours and conferences.
Today, 13 May, InvestBraga is holding a conference to launch Economy Week, an initiative that brings together several partners to tackle the key issues impacting businesses.
Based on the central theme of “Innovation and Economic Development of the Territory”, this year’s edition runs until June, offering more company tours, conferences and networking opportunities for economic stakeholders.
“Since there are more initiatives, the programme has been split over several weeks and decentralised, though Forum Braga will host the main events and activities”, affirmed Carlos Silva, executive director of InvestBraga yesterday, at the launch of Economy Week.
Over the course of the coming weeks, InvestBraga and its partners aim to promote “subjects of great importance to companies, institutions, workers, students and anyone who has chosen Braga as a place to study, live or visit,” explains Carlos Silva, accompanied by InvestBraga’s Head of Economic Revitalisation and Attracting Investment, Gil Carvalho.
As well as conferences, forums, workshops, talks, debates, shows and exhibitions, there will be open days and tours of leading businesses in the region (on 16, 21, 22 and 29 May).
InvestBraga and Braga Municipal Council hope Economy Week will provide an opportunity to promote debate about issues related to economic and territorial development, engaging with economic stakeholders, organisations, educational institutions and training providers, research, innovation and technology centres, businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals and experts, and the general public.
The debate centres on “the value produced by institutions in the Innovation and Research Centres system in the transfer of technology to companies and the production and sustainable implementation of innovation in companies”, factors which, “contribute to improving the competitiveness of companies operating in Braga today in the most competitive global markets”.
Opening lecture focuses on tax and corporate aspects
The Economy Week programme launches today with a lecture entitled “Company Restructures – Tax and Corporate Aspects”, from 9:00 to 12:00 at the auditorium of Forum Braga, and ends on 25 June with the Economic Forum, with a guest appearance from the new Minister of Economy.
On 20 May, Economy Week welcomes the event “Biotechnology in Action”, while Bosch, in Lomar will host a transport themed event entitled “Driving the Future”.
The following day, a manufacturer of military protective vests visits the Rectory of the University of Minho to deliver a presentation on the theme of “How innovation can mould the future of defence and protection in Portugal – innovate to protect, collaborate to lead in the field of Defence and Protection”.
On the 21st, dst group will host a conference at Fórum Braga, entitled “Inhabiting the future: the industrialisation of construction”, while the Annual Conference of the Regional European Universities Network also launches. Held in-person for the first time, it will feature representatives from six countries and run until the 23rd.
The following day, 22 May, it is the turn of Casais group to stage a lecture at Fórum Braga, on the topic of “Breaking new markets through successful partnerships”, which will be preceded by networking and a showcase of companies.
This day also marks the start of the Trade Fair, whose slogan this year is “From Braga to the world”. The event will see 98 stands fill the Forum Braga pavilion, as well as the 4th edition of “Qualifica-te Braga”, an education, training, employment and vocational qualification fair, promoted by Braga Municipal council, which aims to “help clarify options” for students at the end of years 8, 9 and 12.
These two events will run until the 23rd and include a series of initiatives organised by partner entities and companies attending the Trade Fair, such as discussions, lectures, workshops and debates.
The final and main day of Economy Week begins with the Braga Business Ambassadors Summit, a network of 40 businesspeople and CEOs from over 350 major companies and business groups operating in Braga and supplying products and services on international markets, employing 22 thousand people and generating a turnover of 5 billion euros. In the morning, there will also be a meeting of the InvestBraga Strategy Council.
At the Economic Forum, set to run throughout the afternoon, the most recent development and growth figures for Braga will be presented, alongside strategic projects that will, in the words of Carlos Silva, make Braga “an international exemplar as a city of the future”.
The second part of the forum will feature a presentation of the Study on the Socioeconomic Impact of Attracting Investment and the Implementation of the Strategic Economic Development Plan for Braga for the 2014-2016 period.
The Economic Forum will conclude with an in-depth debate featuring representatives of the institutions responsible for regional and national territorial development.
As well as the Head of Braga Council, there will be contributions from representatives of institutions including IAPMEI, AICEP IEFP, and COTEC Portugal. The new government’s Minister of Economy will be invited to close proceedings.