Los Alamos Home Business Minnie Bakery Looks To Future
Chocolate Chip Chiffon Cake by Minnie Bakery. Courtesy/Chamber
Lattice Apple Pie by Minnie Bakery. Courtesy/Chamber
CHAMBER News:
When new Chamber member Minyoung Kulesza came to America from South Korea in 2012, she couldn’t find any good bread or desserts like she used to find back home. In an effort to find hobbies in her new country, she began baking bread and experimenting with desserts at home.
In the beginning, she made these for herself, or she would pass them along to friends and family. After some time, her impressive baking skills were evident, and it was suggested to her that she try Read More
Nine Companies Receive Funding Approval From EDD’s Job Training Incentive Program
WiseChoice Foods is locally owned by Steven B. Chavez and operated in Albuquerque. It is the first and only frozen pizza company from New Mexico and certified minority-owned since 2018. WisePies Pizza is now available in thousands of grocery stores and through food service distributors across the country. Courtesy/EDD
EDD News:
SANTA FE — Economic Development Department (EDD) Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced today that nine companies were approved for Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) funds during the February 2023 JTIP board meeting.
Out of the nine companies, five Read More
American Bar Association Report Criticizes Fines & Fees System In New Mexico’s Courts
ABA News:
CHICAGO — Nearly three years after announcing a national initiative to tackle pretrial justice issues, the public defense group of the American Bar Association (ABA) issued a report Friday critical of how New Mexico treats indigent defendants facing low-level charges, finding that too often they are assessed fines and fees they cannot afford and then jailed for their inability to pay.
The report, “Punishing the Poor: An Assessment of the Administration of Fines and Fees in New Mexico Misdemeanor Courts,” found that the Ten Guidelines on Court Fines and Fees adopted by the ABA Read More
Happening This Week at SALA: March 1-5, 2023
SALA Event Center News:
Get ready for a week filled with exciting shows and events at SALA!
Starting Wednesday, March 1, SALA’s regular After School Program will be in full swing. Kids can enjoy arcade games and even bring their own devices to play digital games on the big screen. But that’s not all! SALA also will be hosting “Los Alamos Got Talent” – a talent contest for kids to showcase their skills and win fantastic prizes!
Don’t miss out on the last chance to catch the heartwarming movie “The Whale” 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. This movie is sure to leave you feeling inspired and uplifted. Read More
Renovations Begin For New Local Eatery ‘Beef And Leaf’
Renovations are underway today on Laura Crucet’s latest concept, ‘Beef and Leaf’ at 3801 Arkansas Ave. Courtesy photo
Restaurant News:
Laura Crucet of Pig + Fig Cafe has some exciting updates and announcements. Crucet has recently signed a lease to acquire the former Bob’s Bodacious BBQ location on Arkansas in the El Segundo Shopping Center and open a new concept called “Beef and Leaf” – a full service restaurant offering table service for lunch and dinner.
The focus will be on upscale comfort food, gourmet snacks and of course, unique wines, local beers and craft cocktails.
“I’m so excited to Read More
Los Alamos Business Accelerator Helps Startups Get Going
Owners Scott Baird and Kate Kudynska of Wolf & Mermaid Enchanted Roasters at their newly leased space at 181 Central Park Square. Photo by Eric Burnside
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos MainStreet and the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce helped two new businesses get their start through the 2022 Business Accelerator Program. Scott Baird and his wife Kate Kudynska own Wolf & Mermaid Enchanted Roasters and Joe Johansen owns Los Alamos Golf & Games. The two businesses were selected for a two month “pop-up store” program, allowing them to Read More
Enterprise Bank & Trust Rises To #3 On Forbes Annual List Of ‘America’s Best Banks’
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By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
In one year, Enterprise Bank & Trust has risen from #35 to #3 on the Forbes annual list of America’s Best Banks for 2023.
Forbes list evaluates growth, credit quality and profitability to rank the 100 largest (by assets) publicly traded banks. This honor comes on the heels of Enterprise Bank & Trust being named a finalist – for the fifth year in a row – in the St. Louis Journal’s Best Places to Work List.
Enterprise Bank & Trust’s Los Alamos Region President Liddie Martinez spoke about the bank’s newly elevated Read More
McQuiston: Every Business Needs Office Insurance – Here’s Why
Courtesy/JIA
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos since 1963
While there’s typically no such thing as one-size-fits-all when it comes to insurance, commercial insurance is designed to offer protection to a wide range of businesses and industries from broad coverage to niche needs.
The functions of these companies can run a wide gamut, but one thing they have in common is office exposure. If your business occupies office space, it’s important to understand the value of office insurance and how it ensures you have the right coverage to protect yourself and your employees, Read More
Green Chile Stew At Los Alamos Winter Farmers Market!
New Mexico Human Services Department Awards Contract To Conduent For Medicaid Management Information System
STATE News:
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Conduent Incorporated, a global technology-led business process solutions company, has announced that it has been selected by the New Mexico Human Services Department (NMHSD) to deliver a new Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) to replace the agency’s existing system.
Conduent’s Medicaid Suite (CMdS), a modular, cloud-based technology platform, will create a seamless experience for providers and improve access for approximately one million state Medicaid members.
Conduent will manage the system implementation, and provide maintenance Read More
