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Courtesy/NNMUWWhat is Economic Development? – An Apolitical Discussion
By the Los Alamos Entrepreneurs’ Network
On a personal level, economic development encompasses all that one does to enhance his or her potential to garner a greater flow of income.
This income is related to the value the individual delivers in return. But the term economic development is usually applied at the community level and refers to those activities the community collectively pursues for the greater economic vitality of the community.
This makes the application of economic development a more complex issue tied to the integrated collective ideas of the community.
Rephrasing Read More
Column: The Hogwarts School of Management – Powers!
Column By Elena Yang
Part 1
I often find that good novel writers seem to have the innate ability to grasp complex aspects of human nature and render them in intricate and frequently gripping storytelling.
Whereas social scientists, having spent much money and time conducting research (novel writers do research as well, albeit in much less sterile conditions), sifting through and analyzing mounds of data, participating in debates and discussions, then produce these dry-dry-dry research papers.
Of course, it is not fair to compare two completely different genres, but it does Read More
Smith’s Gas Station Construction Nears Completion
Construction of the new Smith’s Gas Station on Trinity Drive at Knecht Street is nearing completion. Photo by Leland S. Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland S. Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland S. Lehman/ladailypost.com
The cigarette racks at the new Smith’s Gas Station are stocked. Photo by Leland S. Lehman/ladailypost.com Read More
El Rigobertos Opens in Central Park Square
El Rigobertos Mexican Restaurant opened Saturday in the space formerly occupied by Pizza Hut in Central Park Square. The restaurant is a branch of El Rigobertos Mexican Food, 810 N Paseo De Onate in Espanola. Courtesy photo Read More
‘Rover 1 Doggy Daycare’ Opens on DP Road
Owner Trish Lind cut the ribbon Friday for her new business “Rover 1 Doggy Daycare” at 212 DP Road. Lind is shown with friends, relatives, supporters and representatives of the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce and Small Business Development Center. She will care for smaller dogs daily, providing a true daycare experience for the dogs, with play time, quiet time, snacks and exercise. Photo by Cindy Capelli Read More
The 20/20 Campaign Recognizes Eight High Growth Companies in Northern New Mexico
Eight companies were announced on Thursday, Oct. 4 at the Spirit of Innovation event in Santa Fe as part of the 20/20 Campaign to celebrate small businesses in Northern New Mexico. The event will be held at the Scottish Rite Temple from 6 to 8 p.m. The 20/20 Campaign aims to recognize and support 20 high-growth companies by the year 2020 that are becoming major employers in Northern New Mexico. Together the companies in the 2012 class employ around 270 people and have combined revenues of over $59 million.
Collaborating partners will select a handful of businesses each year. Partners include service Read More
New Creations Sewing & Alterations is Open For Business
Nancy King has launched a new business at 464 Central Ave. Suite #1 across from the Hilltop Conoco Station.
King specializes in creating one of a kind blankets for newborns as well as sewing and altering everything from wedding dresses to blue jeans.
Contact King at 505-310-0520.
Otowi Station Bookstore Closing its Doors
Otowi Station Bookstore and Museum Shop is closing its doors Oct. 19. Courtesy photo
Staff report
Otowi Station Bookstore and Museum Shop management posted the following statement on Facebook this afternoon that it is closing down:
“Otowi Station will be closing its doors for good on Friday, Oct. 19. Come in tomorrow for 25 percent off everything in the whole store! We have calendars, Buckyballs, Nanoblocks, maps and more! If you see something, snag it! No special orders. No out-of-print orders. Cash or credit cards only. Discounts are limited to the stock on hand. If you want furnishings, Read More
RDC Receives Excellence in Economic Development Award
RDC News:
Regional Development Corporation received a Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award for their Accelerate – Technical Training and Job Placement program in the category of Partnerships with Educational Institutions for communities with populations of 200,000 – 500,000 from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
The honor was presented at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, October 2, during the IEDC Annual Conference, which is being held Sept. 30 – Oct. 3 in Houston, Texas.
“We recognize Regional Development Corporation for creating innovative Read More
