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Kick-Off 2024 in Beja

The Focus BC team headed to Beja for our 2024 Kick-Off spending three intense days together with team bonding, wine tasting and paintball activities too as one.

Large group of people posing together outdoors on a grassy area, with vineyards and open countryside in the background under a cloudy sky; some are standing while a few sit in front, dressed casually in jackets and sweaters.


Last week, the Focus BC team was in Beja for the much-anticipated 2024 Kick-Off! It was three intense days filled with memorable moments that we don't just want to keep in our memories 📸 we want to share with you!


In a way, we celebrated not only the beginning of the year and new challenges, but also the recent expansion of our team, which now consists of 24 members 👏



During this journey, we enjoyed the hospitality of the Hotel Vila Galé Alentejo Vineyards, immersing ourselves in the true experience of the tranquil Alentejo lifestyle 🌳☀️


Man standing outdoors petting a goat that is elevated on a small structure, with a fenced rural area and cloudy sky in the background.
Man standing outdoors petting a goat that is elevated on a small structure, with a fenced rural area and cloudy sky in the background.
Person wearing a red hoodie with white text on the back, standing outdoors near a building while talking to others in the background.
Person wearing a red hoodie with white text on the back, standing outdoors near a building while talking to others in the background.
Two people sitting on a park bench, relaxing and talking, with trees and a waterfront area behind them.
Two people sitting on a park bench, relaxing and talking, with trees and a waterfront area behind them.
Three men jogging together on a cobblestone path in a park-like setting, smiling as they run.
Three men jogging together on a cobblestone path in a park-like setting, smiling as they run.
Two men shaking hands outdoors near a building entrance, with others standing nearby.
Two men shaking hands outdoors near a building entrance, with others standing nearby.
Large group of people posing together on a grassy field with vineyards and open countryside in the background.
Large group of people posing together on a grassy field with vineyards and open countryside in the background.
Large group of people posing together outdoors on a grassy area, with vineyards and open countryside in the background under a cloudy sky; some are standing while a few sit in front, dressed casually in jackets and sweaters.
Large group of people posing together outdoors on a grassy area, with vineyards and open countryside in the background under a cloudy sky; some are standing while a few sit in front, dressed casually in jackets and sweaters.


Our Kick-Off started with an extensive team dialogue, delving into our vision, strategy, and initiatives for 2024, all while reminiscing about the highlights of 2023 📊 It was a mix of serious discussions and fun moments, with plenty of laughter and smiles!


Additionally, we took some time to commemorate Focus BC's 12th anniversary  🎂


Man speaking at a podium during a presentation, with multiple flags displayed behind him in a conference room.
Man speaking at a podium during a presentation, with multiple flags displayed behind him in a conference room.
Man standing and speaking animatedly during a session, gesturing with his hands beside a table with water bottles and materials.
Man standing and speaking animatedly during a session, gesturing with his hands beside a table with water bottles and materials.
Wide view of a conference room with participants seated around U-shaped tables, facing a presentation screen.
Wide view of a conference room with participants seated around U-shaped tables, facing a presentation screen.
Audience members seated at a table, smiling and applauding during the session.
Audience members seated at a table, smiling and applauding during the session.
Woman holding a remote control while speaking during a presentation, standing against a plain wall.
Woman holding a remote control while speaking during a presentation, standing against a plain wall.
Two men seated in the audience smiling and listening attentively during the event.
Two men seated in the audience smiling and listening attentively during the event.
Woman seated at a table with a laptop open, looking toward the speaker during the session.
Woman seated at a table with a laptop open, looking toward the speaker during the session.
Man in the audience raising both hands playfully while others around him smile and laugh.
Man in the audience raising both hands playfully while others around him smile and laugh.
Close-up of a rectangular celebration cake with lit candles placed on a conference table.
Close-up of a rectangular celebration cake with lit candles placed on a conference table.
Two people leaning forward to blow out candles on a celebration cake, with colleagues gathered around watching.
Two people leaning forward to blow out candles on a celebration cake, with colleagues gathered around watching.


We participated in a captivating wine-tasting experience at Herdade da Malhadinha. Not only did we explore the winemaking process and sample their exquisite white and red wines 🍷 but we also savored a meal at their restaurant and embarked on a jeep ride through the picturesque hectares of the farm 🌿


Woman pouring red wine into a glass held by a man during a tasting event, with other participants in the background.
Woman pouring red wine into a glass held by a man during a tasting event, with other participants in the background.
Small group of people standing outdoors in a rural setting near a wooden structure, smiling during a guided visit.
Small group of people standing outdoors in a rural setting near a wooden structure, smiling during a guided visit.
People walking through a corridor lined with framed photos or artwork, observing the displays.
People walking through a corridor lined with framed photos or artwork, observing the displays.
Group of people walking together inside a winery space with arched ceilings and wooden barrels.
Group of people walking together inside a winery space with arched ceilings and wooden barrels.
Group gathered indoors listening attentively to a guide speaking inside a modern winery facility.
Group gathered indoors listening attentively to a guide speaking inside a modern winery facility.
Two people smiling and holding wine glasses during a tasting session indoors.
Two people smiling and holding wine glasses during a tasting session indoors.
Several off-road vehicles parked outdoors under a partly cloudy sky.
Several off-road vehicles parked outdoors under a partly cloudy sky.
Woman reaching out to gently touch a horse leaning out from a stable.
Woman reaching out to gently touch a horse leaning out from a stable.
Group of people seated around a table indoors, chatting and enjoying drinks.
Group of people seated around a table indoors, chatting and enjoying drinks.
Person standing in front of wooden shelves filled with wine bottles, looking at the selection.
Person standing in front of wooden shelves filled with wine bottles, looking at the selection.


To wrap up, we were in an exhilarating game of paintball 🎨 For many of our members, it was a first-time experience! With some sports enthusiasts among us, the competition heated up rapidly.


There were a few falls here and there, and paint shots were not spared, with some even landing on heads 💥 We could tell who had been exercising or playing lots of first-person shooter games.


Group of people wearing protective vests and paintball masks standing outdoors before a game.
Group of people wearing protective vests and paintball masks standing outdoors before a game.
Woman outdoors adjusting camouflage protective vest before a paintball activity.
Woman outdoors adjusting camouflage protective vest before a paintball activity.
Man tightening his protective vest while preparing paintball equipment.
Man tightening his protective vest while preparing paintball equipment.
Two players wearing paintball masks and protective gear listening during a briefing.
Two players wearing paintball masks and protective gear listening during a briefing.
Group of paintball players walking across a grassy field with markers in hand.
Group of paintball players walking across a grassy field with markers in hand.
Close-up of a participant wearing a paintball mask looking to the side.
Close-up of a participant wearing a paintball mask looking to the side.
Player crouching behind wooden boards aiming a paintball marker during the game.
Player crouching behind wooden boards aiming a paintball marker during the game.
Team of players moving tactically through tall grass during a paintball match.
Team of players moving tactically through tall grass during a paintball match.
Paintball player raising a hand near stacked tires, possibly signaling elimination.
Paintball player raising a hand near stacked tires, possibly signaling elimination.
Group of players in blue camouflage vests smiling and talking between rounds outdoors.
Group of players in blue camouflage vests smiling and talking between rounds outdoors.


2023 was our best year yet.


It's now time to gear up for 2024 and make it another iconic year for the company, our products, our clients, and everyone working at Focus BC!