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Virgin Galactic Announces Supply Chain Open Day
Virgin Galactic will be holding an open day and presentation at their Las Cruces office on Thursday, May 29th. This is an opportunity for potential suppliers to come and meet members of the VG team. The open day will run from 2pm followed by a 5pm mixer and presentation covering a project update and more details about our general supply chain needs. This event is open to potential suppliers in any sector from any region based on VG’s latest supply chain needs that you can read by clicking...
Leading Site Selection Consultant Featured at June 3 Event
The June meeting of the MVEDA Business in the Borderplex Forum will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM at the Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces, 705 S. Telshor. James R. Beatty, President of NCS International, will be the featured speaker. The meeting will begin with a hot entree buffet and a brief update by MVEDA staff. NCS International is a site selection and economic development consulting firm located in Omaha, Nebraska. Jim’s site selection consultancy specializes in...
Convergys Offers New Opportunities for Emerging Workforce
Convergys, a leading provider of customer management solutions for companies across the country and around the world, just announced a new program which offers tuition reimbursement for the completion of a high school diploma, GED and/or college education. The Las Cruces Convergys site is now hiring Contact Service Representatives for their Smartphone Care Group. Convergys offers a competitive benefits package including: Starting Rate of $9.50/hour Performance Incentives Sign-On Bonus of up to...
Additional Job Openings Posted
MVEDA is representing a new manufacturer who will be coming to the region and as part of their immediate staffing needs they are seeking an experienced Logistics Specialist and IT Helpdesk Staff. The detail job descriptions are linked below. In addition to the job descriptions, the applicant must be a NM resident of at least one year. Interested parties should contact the MVEDA office to have their résumés forwarded to the company. Logistics Specialist Job Posting IT Helpdesk Staff
New Manufacturer Posts Immediate Job Openings
MVEDA is representing a new manufacturer who will be coming to the region and as part of their immediate staffing needs they are seeking an experienced HR Staff Manager and Purchasing Manager. The detail job descriptions are linked below. In addition to the job descriptions, the applicant must be a NM resident of at least one year. They would like to meet potential candidates the week of May 5th. Interested parties should contact the MVEDA office to have their résumés forwarded to the company....
MVEDA Video and Photography Contest Deadline Extended
The Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance (MVEDA) has extended the deadline for entries for the video and photography entitled “Mi Vida – What I love about my life in the Mesilla Valley.” The contest offers the residents of Doña Ana County the opportunity to describe what Las Cruces and the Mesilla Valley means to them through short videos or photography. Winners in each division will be awarded cash prizes and have their work featured on MVEDA’s social media pages. First place...
Dr. Jim Peach Featured at HTC Meeting
The April High Tech Consortium (HTC) of Southern New Mexico membership meeting will be on Friday, April 25, 2014 at the Hotel Encanto, 705 S. Telshor, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. This month’s speaker will be 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. HTC membership meetings are open to the public...
Dr. Christopher Erickson Featured at May 6 Luncheon
The May meeting of the MVEDA Business in the Borderplex Forum will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 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 entree buffet and a brief update by MVEDA staff. Christopher A. Erickson, Ph.D., Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics, Applied Statistics and International Business (EASIB) at New Mexico State University, will be the featured speaker. His presentation is an annual...
MVEDA Hosts Annual Commercial Real Estate Update
On Tuesday, April 1 MVEDA hosted its annual commercial real estate update at the Business in the Borderplex luncheon. Presenters included Kary Bulsterbaum of Steinborn/TCN Commercial Real Estate, Jake Redfearn of NAI 1st Valley Commercial Real Estate and Gilbert Mesa of Industrial Developments International (formerly Verde Realty). Each presented a unique view of the regional commercial real estate market. Kary Bulsterbaum provided an overview of the factors influencing the real estate...
Spaceport America Prepares for Launch Operations
Spaceport America continues to make preparations for upcoming launch operations of SpaceX and Virgin Galactic. The SpaceX Falcon 9R rocket will be the largest ever to fly from Spaceport America. As the launch complex nears completion, the technical team is reviewing and refining preparation and launch day plans and procedures. They are also assisting with site readiness. Items include refining the formal Range Operations Plan and ensuring that the spaceport is in compliance with New Mexico...
