Yang: Targeted Learning, Meandering Learning…
Targeted Learning, Meandering Learning: Exploitation vs. Exploring Learning In Organizational ContextExploration learning is associated with experiment, discovery, play, risk … and long-term perspective.
Exploitation learning is associated with refinement, efficiency, production, execution…and short-term perspective. An organization that fails to properly balance the allocation of resources between these two will eventually face some crises. For instance, emphasis on exploration learning is likely to yield anemic profits, and focusing only Read More
Chamber Business Breakfast Thursday at UNM-LA
CHAMBER News:
Los Alamos MainStreet and LACDC’s Business Assistance Services sent out an extensive survey a couple of months ago to assess people’s shopping habits and preferences.
At the monthly Chamber Business Breakfast 7:30-9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, Katie Stavert, business advisor, will give a brief overview of the survey.
The meeting is at UNM-LA, Jeannette Wallace Hall (room 505, building 5) and will look at the survey results with a disccusion on how those are relevant to local businesses.
Free to Chamber members and those affiliated with Chamber members. Coffee and breakfast Read More
LACDC Releases Los Alamos MainStreet Survey Results
Courtesy/LACDC
Courtesy/LACDC
LACDC News:
What are the people of Los Alamos interested in having as retail and dining options? Where does Los Alamos prefer to shop? What time do people prefer to shop in Los Alamos? What products, brand, and stores do people wish there was in Los Alamos?
Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation developed and conducted a survey to help provide retail owners and restaurateurs the answers to these age old questions. This was an online survey through Los Alamos MainStreet website that was conducted during April. There were business cards and signs Read More
Border Zone Extension Expected to Boost Tourism, Economy in Southern New Mexico
STATE News:
Santa Fe– Mexican tourists who have a Laser Visa Border Crossing Card can now travel to the Southern New Mexico cities of Las Cruces, Mesilla, Deming and Lordsburg, thanks to the new 55 Mile Rule, which went into effect July 12.
Prior to the new rule, visitors from Mexico could only travel 25 miles into New Mexico, putting these towns off limits.
New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center analyzed the economic impact of the new rule and concluded that the state could see up to $51 million in additional spending in the next year, up to 340 new jobs created,and up to $2.57 million Read More
Next Robot Rumble Topic at Brown-Bag Lunch Thursday
Mini-Sumo Robots lined up before the July 14 competition began. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
HIVE News:
The Hive will hold its brown-bag networking lunch at about 11:30 a.m. (late is never a problem) Thursday.
Planning for the next sumo robot competition will be part of the meeting.
To view a video and details of the recent sumo robot competition, click here: https://ladailypost.comcontent/el-matador-wins-mini-sumo-robot-competition-see-video Read More
Column: A Novel Economic Development Model
We’ve heard about economic development in Los Alamos many times and, in our opinion, the way it’s presently conceived and practiced, it’s simply counterproductive because it is not compatible with present reality or future predictions for our community, and we badly need another business development program, supported by the community.
The present economic reality for Los Alamos is:
- The population is continuously decreasing by >3 percent since 2000, and by 2020 the median age will be above 50, making
Smith’s Marketplace Groundbreaking 2 p.m. Tuesday … Community Invited!
Exterior elevation plan. Courtesy/Smiths
Interior fixture plan. Courtesy/Smiths
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to attend the official groundbreaking ceremony for Smith’s Marketplace at 2 p.m. Tuesday, on the Trinity Revitalization Site across the street from Mari Mac Plaza.
Members of the Los Alamos County Council may attend the event and a quorum may be present but no council action will be taken.
Links to Plans:
Yang: (Sometimes) Ignorance Is Bliss … Unless It’s By Design
(Sometimes) Ignorance Is Bliss … Unless It’s By Design First, an update on the previous column, a fantasy regarding goats and bureaucracy. It could be real!
Washington Post had a story about a magician, his rabbit and bureaucracy (link listed below.) The magician had to file a “Rabbit Disaster” plan to satisfy an antiquated rule of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Evidently, the magician’s license was contingent on his rabbit rather than on his skills. My column was a pure fantasy, but maybe it was not so far-fetched?!
Today, I want to tie “compartmentalization” and “ignorance.” Read More
Udall Advances Two Bills Supporting NM Small Businesses
Sen. Tom Udall, D-NM hosts New Mexico Chamber leaders at a meeting on economic development on Capitol Hill. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-NM, Friday announced two bills to help New Mexico small businesses grow in the tough economy and continue to create jobs.
The bills, the Helping Our Middle Class Entrepreneurs (HOME) Act and the Expanding Opportunities for Main Street Act, are the result of Udall’s conversations with small business owners across New Mexico about ways the federal government can streamline contracting and reduce unnecessary red Read More
Excitement Builds at Friday’s Concert as Smith’s Marketplace Prepares for Tuesday’s Groundbreaking
Marsha Gilford, Vice President of Public Affairs of Smith’s Food & Drugs spoke to the crowd at Friday’s Summer Concert in Mari Mac Plaza. Smith’s sponsored Friday’s concert and Gilford is in town from the corporate office in Salt Lake City, Utah for Tuesday’s groundbreaking ceremony of the new Smith’s Marketplace on Trinity Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Officials recognize local Smith’s General Manager John Roberts including from left, Superintendent Gene Schmidt, School Board President Jim Hall, Councilor Pete Read More
