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Arrowhead Park Receives Grant to Plan Development of Health Technology Hub
Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University aims to help identify and meet New Mexico’s health care delivery and technology development needs through a new grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.NMSU’s economic development hub will receive $488,000 in grant funding to create a master development plan for Arrowhead Park that includes a health care technology cluster to better support startup companies focused on improving health care in the region and diversify the state’s...
NMSU’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight Test Center Receives FAA OTA
A recent agreement between New Mexico State University and the Federal Aviation Administration is taking wing to increase and commercialize testing at the university's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight Test Center.The program helps define how unmanned aircraft systems or UAS, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles or UAV, will be safely flown and integrated into airspace that is already occupied by other aircraft, said Dennis Zaklan, deputy director of NMSU's flight test center. And it bodes...
X2nSat and Spaceport America Announce Partnership to Establish Next-Generation Satellite Gateway
On May 19, 2015, global satellite communications solutions provider X2nSat announced its decision to partner with Spaceport America – the world’s first purpose-built, commercial spaceport. X2nSat has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the long-term lease of land and access to infrastructure as the first VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) solution provider within Spaceport America’s new satellite gateway ground station development.“I truly believe the world is a better place when the...
MVEDA Update Luncheon – June 2, 2015
The June MVEDA Business in the Borderplex Forum will focus on MVEDA’s activities during the current fiscal year and planning for the upcoming fiscal year. Davin Lopez, CEO, will be giving an update on MVEDA’s progress year-to-date in meeting its board approved performance goals. A major focus of the meeting will be to get audience input into its planning process. Members of the Board of Directors will be seeking feedback in an interactive discussion about plans for the upcoming year.The forum...
Spaceport America Goes to Market Enabling Low-Cost Access to Space
Spaceport America, the world’s first purpose-built commercial spaceport, announced the publication of its go-to-market strategy and business plan today, May 13, 2015.With construction winding down, Spaceport America is officially open for business following today’s approval of a new go-to-market strategy and five-year business plan by the New Mexico Spaceport Authority’s (NMSA) board of directors. The plan was presented to the board by Spaceport America CEO Christine Anderson.Spaceport...
Job to Career Readiness Boot Camp & Career EXPO Coming on May 13-14, 2015
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) Career Services is partnering with New Mexico Workforce Connection, Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance (MVEDA), and the Las Cruces Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to bring a “Job to Career Readiness Boot Camp” and Career EXPO to Southern Doña Ana County. Local residents will have an opportunity to register for the “Job to Career Readiness Boot Camp” focusing on job fair preparation from 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. This boot camp...
Governor Susana Martinez Announces 200 New Jobs in Las Cruces
Today, Governor Susana Martinez announced that Convergys, Inc. will expand in Las Cruces, creating 200 new jobs. Convergys will receive $181,250 in Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) funds to hire and train these new employees."JTIP is a critical resource to creating jobs for our families and communities," Governor Martinez said. "I'm proud that it continues to show results like these, which will help us continue our momentum in diversifying our economy."JTIP funds up to 6 months of...
New Mexico Tech Tests Rocket Design at Spaceport America
Spaceport America officials announced the April 18th launch of the New Mexico Tech Rocket Design Team’s experimental rocket. The nearly ten-foot-long experimental rocket was designed and built by the students in the Mechanical Engineering Department at New Mexico Tech. The launch took place from Spaceport America's Vertical Launch Area. The student rocket lifted off at 8:03 am (MDT), which was within the dedicated launch window, and flight data indicates the rocket attained its predicted...
Commercial Real Estate Subject of May 5th Forum
The May MVEDA Business in the Borderplex Forum will feature a panel of commercial real estate brokers discussing the changing real estate landscape in our area. Speakers include Kary Bulsterbaum of Steinborn/TCN Commercial Real Estate, Jake Redfearn of NAI 1st Valley, and Robert Ayoub, of MIMCO, Inc. The forum will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 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. Advance registration...
Arrowhead Center Receives Grant to Boost ‘Cradle-to-Career’ Pipeline
A half-million dollar grant from the Daniels Fund will help New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center develop a “cradle-to-career” pipeline for young people throughout New Mexico to practice innovation and entrepreneurship at every stage of their education, emphasizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The Daniels Fund provides grants to nonprofit organizations in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming in a variety of areas, including ethics, education and youth development....
