The February MVEDA Business in the Borderplex Forum will feature Luis Mauricio A of Chihuahua’s Aviation and Aerospace Cluster. Hear the story of how in only 20 short years the State of Chihuahua, Mexico has grown into one of the leading aviation and aerospace manufacturing clusters in North America developing everything from fuselages to turbines to aircraft seats. In fact, approximately 60% of all components that go into the most popular aircraft today are being produced in Chihuahua. Major industry leaders from Cessna to Beechcraft have already established major operations in Chihuahua and the region has goals to attract major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the near future. As Southern New Mexico attempts to grow our own aerospace cluster, our proximity to Chihuahua’s aviation industry, its supply chain, and the developing skill sets, provides significant tie-ins for our future growth.
This month’s forum will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM at the Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces, 705 S. Telshor. The meeting will begin with a hot entrée buffet followed by a brief update from MVEDA staff.
Advance registration is $25.00 per person, payable by major credit card via the secure portal on the registration form. Payment at the door with cash, check or credit card is $30.00 per person. Reservations are required. Registration closes Friday, February 6, 2015.
The MVEDA Business in the Borderplex Forums are monthly events that provide public discourse of relevant economic development issues impacting Southern New Mexico.
