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Solar Developer Schedules Pre-bid Briefing
As part of its “Business Connection Series,” the Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance (MVEDA) will host a pre-bid briefing for solar developer SunEdison on Monday, March 7th from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the Dona Ana County Government Center, 845 N. Motel Boulevard. The purpose of the briefing is to communicate the types of services that will be needed as SunEdison moves forward in developing a solar energy project at the City’s West Mesa Industrial Park. SunEdison representatives will...
NMSU Launches Studio G to Help Students Grow Business Ideas
Release courtesy of NMSU News Center WRITER: Justin Bannister, 575-646-5981, jbannist@nmsu.edu CONTACT: Sara Pirayesh Sanders, 575-646-7036, npirayes@nmsu.edu The next great business idea doesn't have to come from somebody with 25 years of experience. It doesn't even have to come from someone 25 years old. That's why New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Center has created Studio G - a business incubator specially designed for college students and recent graduates. "We see this as a place...
USDA Announces Rural Energy Training
The USDA Rural Development will hold training on two federal programs designed to help support rural businesses, create new markets for agricultural products, and assist our country in becoming more energy independent. The training sessions will be held on Monday, February 28, 2011 from 1:30-3:30pm in Room 127 at the DACC Workforce Center, 2345 E. Nevada in Las Cruces. Eligible applicants for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) are agricultural producers and rural small businesses;...
Business Incentives Workshop – March 4
The Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance (MVEDA) and the Border Industrial Association will host a business incentives workshop on Friday, March 4, 2011 from 10:00am-12:00pm. The workshop will be held in the Fireplace Room at the Santa Teresa Country Club, 75 Feathermoon Drive in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. This workshop will cover incentives that the State of New Mexico and the U.S. federal government have in place for manufacturing and logistics companies. The session will consist of...
Governor Susana Martinez Makes Appointments to Spaceport Authority Board of Directors
Release courtesy of the Governor’s Office SANTA FE – Governor Susana Martinez announced today that she has made appointments to all positions on the Spaceport Authority Board of Directors. The appointments come as the Martinez administration continues to review all boards and commissions to make necessary adjustments and ensure that New Mexico’s taxpayers receive the best possible return on their investment. Each member has agreed not to conduct business with the Spaceport for two years after...
Contracting 101 and Government Business Certification Workshop
NMSBDC Procurement Technical Assistance Program will host a workshop to assist area businesses interested in contracting with the government on February 16th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at the Alamogordo PTAP office. The workshop fee is $29.00 per person. The workshop will cover: The NMSBDC Procurement Technical Assistance Program o Introduction to PTAP and Services Provided Contracting 101 o Identifying how government purchases products/services o How to get started in government...
Cultural District Subject of Luncheon
Arts, Culture, and History meet in designated cultural districts throughout the state. Lori Grumet, Public Services Director for the City of Las Cruces will present an overview of an Arts and Cultural District option for Las Cruces during the March MVEDA Business on the Border luncheon. The District, which can be designated locally or at the state level through the Main Street program, provides opportunities for local businesses, and artisans to participate in the development of a strong and...
New Year, New Partners
Private sector funding from the businesses and organizations throughout the New Mexico Borderplex is a mainstay of MVEDA's ability to continue in its mission of creating new employment opportunities for area residents. MVEDA is proud to announce a number of new partners for 2011. Century Bank, MVEDA’s newest Gold Partner, held a grand opening for its new Las Cruces Branch located at 141 S. Roadrunner Parkway on December 7th. Century Bank, originally founded in 1887 as Mutual Building and Loan...
Hiring Incentives Provide Relief
Article courtesy of the Las Cruces Bulletin By Gabriel Vasquez The HIRE Act and Work Opportunity Tax Credit contain provisions that allow business owners to recoup part of their labor force investment and should not be overlooked by local business owners trying to maximize their bottom line. That was the message delivered by David Estrada, senior manager for Moss Adams LLP, during the February Business on the Border forum hosted by the Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance Tuesday, Feb....
Tax Consultant to Provide Business Tips
David Estrada, Senior Manager, State & Local Tax Group for Moss Adams, LLP will be the featured presenter at the February 1st MVEDA Business on the Border luncheon. Estrada will help businesses gain an understanding of the credits and incentives available to New Mexico businesses. If you hired employees in 2010, or did not take advantage of the payroll tax holiday for new hires in 2010, then join us for this presentation, and learn more about how recent legislation can save your...
