The September MVEDA Business on the Border Forum will feature a Southern New Mexico economic development update. A panel of regional economic development professionals will discuss recent changes in the area’s economy. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 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.
Featured panelists will include:
Davin Lopez is the President/CEO of the Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance (MVEDA), in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Davin serves on the board of directors of New Mexico Partnership, the private economic development business attraction arm of the State of New Mexico.
John Mulcahy is the Executive Director of the Sierra County Economic Development Organization (SCEDO) in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. John is currently the Co-Chairman of the Spaceport America Regional Economic Development Group working with Dona Ana County and the Spaceport America Director and staff.
Mike Espiritu is the President/CEO of the Otero County Economic Development Council (OECDC) and the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Mike serves on the board of directors of the New Mexico Industrial Development Executives Association (NMIDEA).
Luncheon cost is $20.00 per person, payable by cash, check or major credit card. Due to space limitations, reservations are required. Please confirm your attendance no later than Thursday, September 1 by sending an email to rsvp@mveda.com or by calling the office at (575) 525-2852. The meeting is open to the public.
