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Future Construction Contracts Soar in Las Cruces
Courtesy of the New Mexico Business Weekly by Steve Ginsberg, Reporter Based on McGraw-Hill Construction’s report on July contracts for future construction, Las Cruces is the strongest market in New Mexico, while Farmington is the softest. For the first seven months of 2012, Las Cruces had more than $180 million in construction contracts, a 44 percent gain. Farmington had a 34 percent drop. Nonresidential construction contracts gained 88 percent in Las Cruces to $87.5 million, while in...
Sapphire Energy’s Commercial Demonstration Algae-To-Energy Facility Now Operational
Courtesy of Sapphire Energy, Inc. COLUMBUS, NM - Sapphire Energy, Inc., one of the world leaders in algae-based green crude oil production, today announced the first phase of its Green Crude Farm, the world’s first commercial demonstration algae-to-energy facility, is now operational. Construction of this first phase, which began on June 1, 2011, was completed on time and on budget. When completed, the facility will produce 1.5 million gallons per year of crude oil and consist of approximately...
City Partners with State Group to Foster Growth
Courtesy of the Las Cruces Bulletin The City of Las Cruces is partnering with New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry to provide a pilot program of sophisticated technical assistance to businesses that are ready to grow. “The city officials of Las Cruces are to be commended for being visionaries. This public private partnership is an example for others to follow,” said Beverlee McClure, president and CEO of ACI. “This is a first step in developing an Economic Gardening hub for the...
New Mexico Leading State for Export Growth, State’s Exports Have Doubled Since 2010
Courtesy of the New Mexico Economic Development Department SANTA FE - The International Trade Administration (ITA) recently announced new export data that shows New Mexico merchandise exports increased 63 percent in the first half of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011, growing from $944 million to $1.5 billion. This percentage growth topped the 7 percent national average for merchandise export growth for the same period. According to official U.S. Department of Commerce estimates, it is...
Convergys Seeks 100 Employees in Las Cruces
Courtesy of the Las Cruces Sun-News LAS CRUCES - Customer management company Convergys Corporation announced it is hiring for 100 full-time, on-site positions for its contact center in Las Cruces. Interested candidates are invited to participate in an on-site job fair from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday at the Convergys contact center, 4201 Del Rey Blvd. Local staff and leadership will be available to address questions about these customer service/sales positions, and share their...
Quality New Mexico Featured at September Luncheon
Troy Greer, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Quality New Mexico, will be the featured presenter during the September MVEDA Business in the Borderplex luncheon. The luncheon will be held on Tuesday, September 4 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. Quality New Mexico was born out of an idea by public officials and private business leaders that New Mexico should be “The Quality State” and develop a...
Positive Energy Solar Moves to South Main
Courtesy of the Las Cruces Bulletin There is new life in a previously vacant building in Downtown Las Cruces. Positive Energy Solar has hung its sign at 510 S. Main St., next to the Wells Fargo Tower. “We’re excited to be part of revitalizing Downtown Las Cruces,” said Positive Energy CEO Regina Wheeler. Positive Energy Solar opened its doors in Las Cruces in 2007 when local founder, Mark Westbrock, started operating the company out of his home. Westbrock, a North American Board of Certified...
Small Business Development Center Announces Free Workshops
The Las Cruces Small Business Development Center (SBDC) announced a series of free workshops aimed at local entrepreneurs and small business owners. The workshops will be held at the Dona Ana Community College Workforce Center, 2345 E. Nevada. Online registration for the workshops is linked here or for more information call the SBDC 575- 527-7676. August 16: 2pm-4pm -How To Start A Business Legally, Safely & Profitably: Topics will include market research, registration as a business,...
Dona Ana Community College Announces On-Line Courses
Mobile Marketing More than half of U.S. consumers who've made purchases on their smart phones have done so in response to mobile marketing messages, with smart phone sales exceeding $420 million in 2011. The way consumers are interacting with brands and connecting to the world is changing because of mobiles. Find out about location-based marketing, mobile payments, QR codes, applications, and mobile coupons. You will learn how mobile marketing can increase your capabilities to retain current...
Nanomedicine: Opportunities for Nano-Bio Research & Entrepreneurship
The High Consortium of Southern NM continues to bring important technology developments to Las Cruces community. At the August 17, 2012 HTC Meeting Scott Bryant, President of the Nano-Network of New Mexico will present opportunities in global trade with Belgian networks, partnerships in R&D and in commercialization with Belgian/European institutes, universities, firms, and initiatives. Today's developments in nano and biotechnologies are increasingly relying on global connections, starting...
