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September Business on the Border Forum Features Arrowhead Center Executives
The September meeting of the MVEDA Business on the Border Forum will be held on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 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 followed by a brief update by MVEDA staff. Dr. Garrey Carruthers, Dean of the NMSU College of Business and Vice President for Economic Development, and Dr. Kevin Boberg, Associate Dean of the NMSU College of Business and CEO for the Arrowhead Center, will speak...
Domenici Public Policy Conference Features Nationally Known Speakers
The 2010 Domenici Public Policy Conference will be held September 1st and 2nd on the campus of New Mexico State University. The annual conference brings together a host of public policy makers to discuss the issues facing America. The topics for this year’s conference include financial reform, national security and analysis of the 2010 election. Speakers at this year’s conference include: Karl Rove, Fox News Contributor Joe Lockhart, Political Analyst and Commentator Sam Donaldson, ABC News...
Take Your Business Global – Online Export Training
WHEN Monday, August 9, 2010 10:00am-11:00am (MDT) Featuring Dennis R. Chrisbaum Regional Manager, Export Solutions Group U.S. Export Assistance Center/SBA Hosted by The New Mexico SBA District Office Subjects • The National Export Initiative -- Double US Exports in Five Years, Create 2 million Jobs • Where is your next customer coming from?? 95% of the world’s population is outside the U.S. • SBA/USG resources that can help small businesses begin exporting. • How counselors can help get more...
CNNMoney.com Ranks Dona Ana County among Top 25 for Job Growth
In a recent online article, CNNMoney.com ranked Dona Ana County number 14 out of 25 counties that have experienced the most job growth over the last nine years. The article reports that between 2000 and 2009, Dona Ana County’s job growth was 34.5%. The article mentions Foxconn, Spaceport America, Virgin Galactic, and New Mexico State University. The article and the other counties mentioned are available online by clicking the CNNMoney.com link above.
NMSU Wins $1.5 Million for Further Improvements to Arrowhead Drive, Research Park
Release courtesy of NMSU News Center July 26, 2010 WRITER: Justin Bannister, 575-646-5981, jbannist@nmsu.edu CONTACT: Vickie Galindo, 575-646-5265, vigalind@nmsu.edu The U.S. Economic Development Administration has awarded New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Center a $1.5 million grant for infrastructure improvements to the Arrowhead Business and Research Park and to expand the newly created Arrowhead Drive. The Arrowhead Business and Research Park covers 224 acres at the southern end of...
August Business on the Border Forum Features Technical Assistance Program
The August meeting of the MVEDA Business on the Border Forum will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 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 followed by a brief update by MVEDA staff. Leigh Schutzberger, Project Manager for the New Mexico Small Business Assistance Program, will be the featured speaker. The New Mexico Small Business Assistance (NMSBA) Program allows New Mexico small businesses facing...
Dona Ana County’s Spaceport Community Council Meeting – July 29, 2010
The Commercial Space Committee of the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce will host the next public Community Council Meeting on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at the Las Cruces City Hall Council Chambers, 700 N. Main. The meeting will begin with refreshments from 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. Spaceport America Executive Director Rick Homans will be the keynote speaker. His presentation will be followed by a panel of local business owners who will discuss the impact of Spaceport America on local business. The...
2010 Business Owners and Entrepreneurs Symposium – August 13, 2010
Sponsored by: Arrowhead Center Dona Ana Community College Small Business Development Center New Mexico Procurement and Technical Assistance Program On behalf of all of the sponsors of the 2010 Business Owners and Entrepreneurs Symposium, you are invited to attend this year's conference! The Symposium will be held on Friday, August 13, 2010 at the NM Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum. This will be a half day event, beginning at 7:30am and ending at 2:00pm. Master of Ceremonies - Dr. Margie...
CEO’s Report – July 2010
Thank you to all who attended Tuesday’s Business on the Border Luncheon where Dr. Chris Erickson from NMSU provided his economic outlook and forecast for Las Cruces and the region. Dr. Erickson presented employment information illustrating that although Las Cruces has fared better than both the national average and New Mexico as a whole, in terms of employment growth, we are still behind our peak employment numbers experienced in the mid 2000’s. Dr. Erickson stated that it will take...
Classes Begin for New Mexico’s First Early College High School
Release courtesy of The Bridge of Southern New Mexico The first early college high school (ECHS) in New Mexico opened its doors to students on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, when approximately 116 LCPS freshmen began classes. The new high school, the fifth within Las Cruces Public Schools, will temporarily be housed within the Dona Ana Community College (DACC) for the 2010/2011 school year. LCPS Superintendent Stan Rounds said, “This school is the direct result of community and educational partners...
