Silicon Valley Agile Guru Elaine Law Speaks At PMI Meeting March 26
Elaine Law
PMI News:
The Project Management Institute (PMI) Otowi Bridge Chapter will present Elaine Law, a Silicon Valley agile guru, as its speaker during the chapter’s meeting 6-9 p.m., March 26 at Buffalo Thunder.
Law will share her experience with leading a San Francisco retailer’s Asian Expansion Program from 2011-2012. She led three project teams with more than 60 people, all using Agile methodology, as they supported the opening of new stores and brands in Japan and China.
Law has more than 17 years of experience managing information technology projects. She has worked for companies Read More
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IRS News:Chrobocinski Launches Zia Home Health
Zia Home Health Regional Director James Chrobocinski with his Office Manager Wendy Laird in the company’s new office at 1475 Central Ave., Suite 125 adjacent to Zia Realty Group. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos businessman James Chrobocinski has taken over Four Corners Health Care and renamed it Zia Home Health.
Chrobocinski owns Zia Realty Group headquartered on the ground floor of the Community Bank Building at 15th Street and Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Prior to getting into real estate, he worked as a registered Read More
Many Home-Based Businesses Can Use Simplified Method For Claiming Home Office Deduction
IRS News:
PHOENIX – The Internal Revenue Service today reminded people with home-based businesses filling out their 2014 federal income tax returns that they can choose a simplified method for claiming the deduction for business use of a home.
This is the seventh in a series of 10 daily IRS tips called the Tax Time Guide. These tips are designed to help taxpayers navigate common tax issues as the April 15 deadline approaches.
In tax year 2012, the most recent year for which figures are available, nearly 3.4 million taxpayers claimed deductions of more than $10 billion for business use of Read More
New LANB Leaders Visit Los Alamos Kiwanis
LANB CEO/President John GulasJohn Gulas, the new president and chief executive officer of Los Alamos National Bank (LANB), and Rod Pittman, LANB’s new chief administrative officer, visited the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos March 3, telling the club that the bank is strong and has a good future ahead.
Gulas said, “The bank is doing well.” He added that it is “extremely committed to this community,” and currently has an 86 percent share of the community’s banking business. It will be “here to serve,” he said, as long as he has any say in the matter.
He Read More
DNCU Presents Figurative Art Of Painter Mark Horst At Cordova Branch
Courtesy/DNCU
DNCU News:
SANTA FE—Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), Northern New Mexico’s hometown financial cooperative, is proud to continue its partnership with Canyon Road Contemporary Art, with a second art installation at the DNCU Cordova branch. The exhibit features works by Mark Horst, a figurative artist who creates poetic works that convey a vintage appeal.
DNCU is pleased to showcase Horst’s works at the Cordova branch under the DNCU North Star Artist program. This installation marks the eighth exhibit in the program, and is a terrific addition to the range of talent seen Read More
‘Right-To-Work’ Bills Defeated
Sen. Jerry Ortiz y Pino
By NM Senate Democrats:
“… it is unacceptable that women are making 78 cents to the dollar for men who are doing the same work.” –Sen. Jerry Ortiz y Pino
SANTA FE – Anti-worker legislation Tuesday was defeated by a majority of members of the Senate Public Affairs Committee. Members said the so-called “right-to-work” bills would hurt working people and shrink New Mexico’s middle class.
Two bills, each entitled Employee Preference Act, failed to pass the committee by a vote of 5-3. The bills were pushed by Gov. Susana Martinez and corporate special interests including Read More
Dusk To Dawn Prom & Special Occasion Expo 2015 Los Alamos Holiday Inn Sunday
Ruby models a prom dress. Courtesy photo
BUSINESS News:
Dusk to Dawn Prom & Special Occasion Expo 2015 is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at the Los Alamos Holiday Inn.
Dusk to Dawn Gown Rentals, a new Los Alamos based business, is hosting the event, which will feature more than 200 designer and off the rack rental gowns and dresses. Also, local businesses will be reserving prom appointments, offering special tips, and demonstrating their products.
Sierra models a prom dress. Courtesy photo
The event’s professional hairstylist is Diana Rascon, owner of Venusto Salon in Los Alamos Read More
IRS Seeks New Mexico Volunteers For Taxpayer Advocacy Panel
IRS News:
PHOENIX – The Internal Revenue Service seeks civic-minded New Mexicans to serve on the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP), a federal advisory committee that listens to taxpayers, identifies major taxpayer concerns and makes recommendations for improving IRS service.
The TAP provides a forum for taxpayers to raise concerns about IRS service and offer suggestions for improvement. The TAP reports annually to the Secretary of the Treasury, IRS Commissioner and National Taxpayer Advocate. The Office of the Taxpayer Advocate is an independent organization within the IRS that Read More
IRS: What You Should Know About Data Breaches
IRS News:
PHOENIX — A data breach is the intentional or unintentional release or theft of secure information.
It can be the improper disposal of personally identifiable information in the trash or a sophisticated cyber-attack on corporate computers by criminals. It can affect companies large or small.
The one common link is the victim, the person whose identity, financial or personal information has been compromised.
Here’s what you should know about data breaches:
- Not every data breach results in identity theft, and not every identity theft is tax-related identity theft.
