Rotary Features James Wernicke Speaking On ‘B Corps’
Roatarian James Wernicke speaks about Benefit Corporations (B Corps), those companies that recognize and accommodate the demand for responsible business practices … ‘creating a balance of purpose and profit’. Courtesy/Rotary
By LINDA HULL
Vice President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
James Wernicke, the newest member of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos, spoke to members at the end of January about Benefit Corporations (B Corps), those companies that recognize and accommodate the demand for responsible business practices. They are best described as “creating a balance of purpose and profit.” Read More
Luján Joins Colleagues To Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation To Strengthen Online Content Moderation & Hold Internet Companies Accountable
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), and John Thune (R-S.D.) to reintroduce the Internet Platform Accountability and Consumer Transparency (Internet PACT) Act, bipartisan legislation which updates the Communications Act of 1934 by requiring social media companies to establish clear content moderation policies and holding them accountable for content that violates their own policies or is illegal.
The bill is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Bill Read More
Difficulties Continue To Plague New Mexico Restaurants
NMRA News:
Elevated costs, supply chain disruptions, and lack of employees are the three major problems plaguing the New Mexico restaurant industry and hindering recovery from the pandemic, as indicated by the results of a statewide industry survey conducted by the National Restaurant Association at the end of 2022.
Restaurant operators in New Mexico took a number of actions in recent months as a result of higher costs:
- 80% of restaurants increased menu prices, while 51% changed the food and beverage items that it offered on the menu;
- 49% of restaurants reduced hours of operation on days that
On The Job In LA: At Dave’s Old Fashioned Barbershop
On the job in Los Alamos today is owner David Martinez of Dave’s Old Fashioned Barbershop at 1247 Central Ave. Martinez has operated his barbershop for 28 years. For information, call 505.662.3643. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Enterprise Bank & Trust Celebrates 20 Years Of Enterprise University With Robust Spring Course Lineup
Enterprise Bank & Trust News:
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Enterprise Bank & Trust has launched the spring semester of its business training course series, Enterprise University. The courses help professionals think strategically, better their business and build community.
Business professionals anywhere in the country can register for live, virtual classes at www.enterprisebank.com/eu, at no cost to them.
Established in 2003, Enterprise University set out to provide no-cost training courses for business leaders and their teams. Read More
Happy Valentine’s Day From Los Alamos Family Eyecare
By LISA SHIN, O.D.
Los Alamos Family Eyecare
Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s a wonderful time to celebrate the people we love and cherish. Years ago, when I was single, one of my good friends invited me to a Valentine’s Dinner with her husband and her daughters. I asked, “Don’t you want to be alone with your husband on Valentine’s Day?” She answered, “You are a special friend and part of this family!” Her hospitality and thoughtfulness meant so much to me, and I’ll never forget it. So if you know someone who will be alone this Valentine’s Day, please reach out with kindness!
We have been very busy since Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: At Flowers By Gillian
Trevor Brown is on the job today filling Valentine’s Day orders at Flowers by Gillian. David Arellano is preparing bouquets in the back. Flowers by Gillian is still taking orders for delivery to homes in Los Alamos but not orders to businesses or White Rock. They also are taking orders for pick up and assisting walk in customers at the shop at 3801 Arkansas Ave. To place an order, call 505.663.0012. Photo by Nancy Coombs
Owner Gillian Sutton is on the job today filling Valentine’s Day orders at Flowers by Gillian. Photo by Nancy Coombs Read More
Rose Chocolatier Grand Re-Opening Moved To March 17
Courtesy/Rose Chocolatier
CHAMBER News:
Due to unforeseen delays, the Grand Re-Opening of Rose Chocolatier has been postponed from today to March 17.
“While we are sorry to miss Valentine’s Day, we hope Los Alamos will come out to support Rose Chocolatier once we open on St. Patrick’s Day!”, owner Melissa Arias said.
Located at 149 Central Park Square, Rose Chocolatier is a chocolate shop operated by the nonprofit organization Lemonade Living, who work with the special needs community teaching them job skills.
The Grand Reopening will take place at 3:30 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day, Friday, Read More
Committee Tables Minimum Wage Bill For New Mexico
Rep. Mark Duncan questions Rep. Miguel García about House Bill 28 during a House Commerce & Economic Development Committee hearing Monday at the Roundhouse. The bill would have raised the minimum wage based on the consumer price index but was tabled by the committee. ‘It’s dead,’ García said. Matt Dahlseid/The Santa Fe New Mexican
By ROBERT NOTT
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Legislative efforts to again increase the state’s minimum wage took a blow Monday after opponents effectively killed a bill to raise wage rates.
Members of the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee voted 6-4 Read More
Little Studio On The Mesa Hosts Pet Adoption/Fundraiser Feb. 18
Courtesy/Española Humane
COMMUNITY News:
- Española Humane brings adoptable pets to paint-your-own pottery event
ESPAÑOLA –- Española Humane will bring pets of all ages to a special event 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, that features a unique paint-your-own-pottery fundraising festivity.
The event at Little Studio on the Mesa, 113 Longview Drive in White Rock spotlights adorable foster puppies and kittens, along with other pets. Participants also may paint their own ceramic cats and dogs for $15 each, with all proceeds benefitting Española Humane. The ceramic figurines will be kiln-fired Read More
