USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces $401 Million Investment In High-Speed Internet Access In Rural Areas
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USDA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the Department is investing $401 million to provide access to high-speed internet for 31,000 rural residents and businesses in 11 states, part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to investing in rural infrastructure and affordable high-speed internet for all.
This announcement includes a group of investments from the ReConnect Program, and an award funded through USDA’s Telecommunications Infrastructure Loan and Loan Guarantee program.
The Read More
Heinrich, Smith Introduce Clean Energy Jobs Act To Boost Opportunities, Career Access For Women And Minorities
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) co-chairs of the Electrification Caucus, introduced the Clean Energy Jobs Act to meet the growing energy workforce needs and create a comprehensive strategy at the Department of Energy (DOE) to increase participation among women and minorities throughout the industry.
Energy jobs are some of the fastest growing occupations in America. From 2015 to 2019 the energy sector grew at twice the rate as the overall economy. In the coming years, there will be an increasing demand for trained workers, Read More
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Chamber Of Commerce Shares Small Business News
By RYN HERRMANN
Director
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce
There’s a lot going on in Los Alamos and New Mexico that our local small businesses should have on their radar.
New Mexico’s Sick-Leave Law Went into Effect July 1:
The Healthy Workplaces Act of 2021 is a law requiring all private employers in New Mexico to allow employees to accrue and use a benefit called earned sick leave. The law went into effect July 1. The Act lets employees earn and use paid sick leave. Employees may use this leave for various reasons listed in the Act, like the employee’s or their qualifying family member’s illness Read More
FBI: Cyber Security Outreach For New Mexico Businesses
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FBI News:
The FBI wants to make private industry in New Mexico aware of increased malicious cyber intrusions and encourage companies of all sizes to establish proactive relationships with us as soon as possible.
Executives and cyber agents from the Albuquerque FBI Division are involved in media appearances, a social media campaign, and presentations to local industry groups.
“The most important action a company can take in preparing for a cyber security incident is to develop a relationship with their local FBI field office before it happens,” Special Agent in Charge Raul Bujanda Read More
JMEC Calls On District 3 Members To Vote On By-law Amendments At Special Meeting W/ Lunch & Prizes July 30!
In JMEC District 4, Lauren Reichelt attended the District Meeting recently and won this 2015 Dodge Ram 1500 4×4, Tim Garcia attended the District Meeting and won a 75″ LG TV. Courtesy/JMEC
JMEC News:
Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative (JMEC) is hosting a series of Special District Meetings throughout its large service area. The purpose of these meetings is to gather a quorum to vote on by-law amendments, which have not been updated for decades.
JMEC held its first Special District Meeting July 10 in District 4, at the Mision Convento during the Española Fiestas.
“We had a great Read More
Enterprise Bank & Trust Invests $1 Million With Ventana Fund To Advance Affordable Housing In New Mexico
Executive Director & Chairman Todd Clarke
Enterprise Bank & Trust News:
Enterprise Bank & Trust, the banking subsidiary of Enterprise Financial Services Corp (NASDAQ: EFSC), recently funded a $1,000,000 Program-Related Investment (PRI) through the Enterprise Bank & Trust Foundation to advance affordable housing in New Mexico with Ventana Fund.
The $1 million investment provides working capital in support of Ventana Fund’s affordable housing lending program. The PRI will allow Ventana Fund to generate approximately $2.5 million in new loans within the next year Read More
New Mexico History Museum Celebrates 100 Years Of Santa Fe’s Indian Market
Southwestern Association of Indian American Arts judges in session at competition Indian Market in 2011. Photo by Kitty Leaken
NMHM News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) has announced the opening of Honoring Tradition and Innovation, an exhibition commemorating 100 years of Santa Fe’s Indian Market, 1922-2022.
The exhibition, which opens Aug. 7, 2022, traces the 100-year history of this important market and explores the ongoing impact of U.S. Indian policies on the Native American art world over the last century.
It also celebrates the artists, collectors, and volunteers Read More
Shishito Peppers & More At Farmers Market Thursday
New Mexico Bank & Trust Commercial Card Program Ranked Among Top By Nilson Report Seventh Consecutive Year
NMBT News:
New Mexico Bank & Trust (NMBT), a member of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF) that operates under the brand name HTLF, continues to display consistent strength in the commercial payments space. Nilson Report ranked HTLF among the top U.S. commercial credit card issuers for the seventh year in a row.
HTLF saw a 48 percent increase in purchase volume growth and ranked 31st overall among purchasing and fleet card issuers, an improvement from 36th in 2020.
Nilson Report ranking reflects HTLF’s innovative approach to digital technology products and providing excellent Read More
