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New Mexico Ranks First in the Nation for Jobs Related to Exports
In a report from the U.S. Commerce Department today, New Mexico, ranks first in the nation in export-related job growth at 107 percent, well ahead of the closest runner up, Louisiana, at 66 percent. As reported by the Albuquerque Journal, in the last five years local jobs supported directly and indirectly by state exports to other countries grew from about 8,000 in 2009 to 16,500 in 2014. This comes on the heels of other recently announced data from the U.S. Department of Commerce that shows...
Governor Susana Martinez Announces $11.1 Million Expansion of Manufacturer in Santa Teresa
On Monday, April 6, 2015, Governor Susana Martinez announced MCS Industries, a leading U.S. manufacturer of picture frames, will invest $11.1 million in expanding its warehousing and distribution facility. The company will also relocate its printing operations from Pennsylvania and construct a 215,000 square-foot facility in the new Westpark Logistics Center in Santa Teresa."I am proud that MCS continues to be a partner in diversifying our economy and growing the private sector in New Mexico,"...
Las Cruces Manufacturer Certoplast Awarded JTIP Funding
The New Mexico Economic Development Department's Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) board approved $3,200,305 in funding at its January board meeting to eight companies that will create 716 jobs in New Mexico. "It is a good sign for New Mexico's economy that companies from a wide-range of industries are utilizing JTIP to help create quality positions for New Mexicans," said Economic Development Secretary Jon Barela. "JTIP continues to be an essential economic implement for companies to...
Life Sciences Subject of April 7th Forum
The April MVEDA Business in the Borderplex Forum will focus on the developing Life Sciences cluster in our region. The forum will feature George Mychaskiw, Founding Dean and Chief Academic Officer at the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University, Emma W. Schwartz, President of the Medical Center of the Americas Foundation, and Kevin Boberg, Vice President for Economic Development at NMSU. The forum will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM...
Meetings Slated for Doña Ana County’s Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan
A series of five community meetings – one in each of Doña Ana County’s five commission districts – has been scheduled to solicit public input on priority needs for capital-outlay funding in individual communities. Once a priority list is compiled, it will be used to lobby the 2016 New Mexico Legislature for funding. Meeting dates and locations are as follows: Tuesday, April 14 – Radium Springs Community Center, 10260 Lindbeck Rd. Wednesday, April 15 – Betty McKnight Community Center, 190...
Dr. Jim Peach Featured at High Tech Meeting
The March High Tech Consortium (HTC) of Southern New Mexico membership meeting will feature Dr. Jim Peach, Regents Professor of Economics and International Business at New Mexico State University. Dr. Peach will discuss the current economic trends in the United States and then focus on the economic outlook for Southern New Mexico. The meeting will be on Friday, March 20, 2015 at the Sonoma Ranch Golf Course banquet room from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. HTC membership meetings are free to the public...
7th Annual Veterans Information Fair Scheduled for April 16
Disability Rights New Mexico and The New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation are sponsoring the 7th Annual Veterans Information Fair scheduled for Thursday April 16, 2015 from 8:00 AM-1:00 PM at the Las Cruces Convention Center, located at 680 E. University Ave. The purpose of this event is to provide outreach to veterans and their families in our community. It will also be a valuable outreach & networking activity for community service providers and a great exchange of...
Job to Career Readiness Boot Camp & JOBEXPO 2015 Coming on March 18, 2015
OPEN TO DACC STUDENTS, LOCAL BUSINESSES AND THE PUBLIC 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 JOBEXPO 2015 to the entire Doña Ana County community. Local residents and students will have an opportunity to register for the “Job to Career Readiness Boot Camp” focusing on job fair...
IBA Is Recognized at Governor’s Press Conference on New Mexico’s Exports
On February 12, Governor Susana Martinez held a press conference in Albuquerque to announce New Mexico's dramatic increase in exports to the world and to Mexico in 2014. During the event, she discussed New Mexico's growing export base, the industrial development in the Santa Teresa region on the Mexican border, and the entrepreneurship of New Mexicans who have made the increased exports possible. International Business Accelerator (IBA) Executive Director Jerry Pacheco was asked to accompany...
Borderplex Economy Subject of March 10th Forum
The March MVEDA Business in the Borderplex Forum will feature NMSU Professor Dr. Chris Erickson and UTEP Professor Dr. Tom Fullerton. Both of these widely recognized economists are frequent speakers on the economy of the regional markets that make up the Borderplex. Their presentations promise to be enlightening and thought provoking. This month’s forum will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM at the Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces, 705 S. Telshor. The meeting will begin...
