The July High Tech Consortium (HTC) of Southern New Mexico membership meeting will be on Friday, July 18, 2014 at the Hotel Encanto, 705 S. Telshor, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
This month’s speaker will be Mr. Bill Mattiace, former Mayor of Las Cruces, volunteer to various meaningful local organizations and boards and current Executive Director of the New Mexico Border Authority. The New Mexico Border Authority is the state agency that manages border economics and commerce at the state’s ports of entry and also advises New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez regarding any potential business opportunities along the border. Bill will discuss the economic transformation along the Santa Teresa border and the Union Pacific’s $400 million, 2,200 acre, rail facility that is expected to add $500 million to New Mexico’s economy. Bill will also address the implications for technology growth in the area.
HTC membership meetings are open to the public and free. There is a $20 charge for those wishing to order lunch, checks or cash preferred. Anyone interested in growing technology in southern New Mexico is encouraged to attend. For more information call Terry Jack at 575-522-3868.
