Businesses Invited To Showcase Products And Services In White Rock Visitor Center Display Case
Display space inside the White Rock Visitor Center. Courtesy photo
BUSINESS News:
Los Alamos County has made available display space inside the White Rock Visitor Center intended for local businesses to promote and showcase products and services.
The glass display case, equipped with five shelves, has been installed in the visitor center and will rotate business displays monthly. This is a pilot program and may be subject to change.
The Los Alamos Meeting and Visitor Bureau will manage the business display rotation schedule. There is no cost to businesses to display and the only requirement Read More
House Passes Legislation To Limit Lobbying By Government Officials
Rep. Jim Dines
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico House of Representatives passed legislation today that would bar state officials from becoming lobbyists immediately after leaving their government post.
The bill (HB 241), which passed by a 57-10 vote, would require elected officials and some government workers to wait two years after leaving their post to become a paid lobbyist.
“This bill will bring more integrity to government, and we owe that to the people,” said Rep. Jim Dines, R-Bernalillo, the bill’s sponsor. “I am glad my colleagues joined me in voting for this common-sense legislation.” Read More
Yang: Social Psychology Of ‘Spock’ Phenomenon
By ELENA YANGThe Social Psychology Of The “Spock” Phenomenon
It tugged at my heart when I read the news that Leonard Nimoy died, at age 83. Mr. Nimoy’s “Spock” character in the short-lived but long-lasting impactful Star Trek series definitely fulfilled his destiny to “live long and prosper.” And based on various accounts, Mr. Nimoy was a fine, multi-talented human being.
I am by no means a sci-fi aficionado, but I have enjoyed a few sci-fi books, movies, and TV shows. As a social scientist, I am always intrigued by the social psychological aspects of these stories (the scientific Read More
Free File Service Makes Free Tax Software Available
IRS News:
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminds the millions of taxpayers who have yet to file their taxes that the Free File service remains available.
The Free File service, available at IRS.gov/FreeFile, makes brand-name tax software products and electronic filing available to most taxpayers for free.
This is the second 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.
Taxpayers have the option to prepare their return at any time and schedule a tax payment as late Read More
Local Panel Gives Customer Service Tips
During the Chamber’s Business Breakfast in February, local business owners Claire Roybal, Cyndi Wells and Cheryl Sowder discuss customer service. Courtesy photo
A panel of local business experts agrees, the customer experience depends upon attention to detail and managing expectations.
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast featured a panel discussion Feb. 19 on customer service with panelists Cyndi Wells, owner of Pet Pangaea; Cheryl Sowder, owner of Finishing Touch; and Claire Roybal, owner Read More
Scenes From United Way Recognition Night
United Way of Northern New Mexico Vice President Stephen Boerigter, left, and Executive Director Kristy Ortega present Morrie Pongratz with the Volunteer of the Year award during the organization’s annual Recognition Night event. Cornerstone companies, organizations and individuals were honored throughout the evening for their generosity, which allows United Way to assist those in need. This year, the event was at Unquarked The Wine Room in Central Park Square. Photo by Carol A. Clark.ladailypost.com
United Way Executive Director Kristy Ortega presents JJAB Co-coordinator Read More
Del Norte Credit Union Establishes Partnership With Pueblo Of Pojoaque Poeh Cultural Center
Poeh Center art on DNCU instant debit cards. Courtesy/DNCU
DNCU News:
- Includes DNCU Poeh Center Scholarship Fund and Instant Debit Card Imagery
SBDC Hosts Tax Webcast March 19
SBDC News:
The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department presents a free new business tax webcast 9 a.m. to noon, March 19 in Wallace Hall at the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos.
The Los Alamos Small Business Development Corporation is hosting the webcast, which will focus on several issues including gross receipts and compensating tax programs.
Call 505.662.0377 or go to lasbdc@unm.edu to register. Read More
LANL: Six Regional Businesses Receive Native American Venture Acceleration Fund Grants
Phoebe Suina of High Water Mark, Cochiti Pueblo. Courtresy/LANL
LANL News:
- Nearly $700,000 in new revenue generated last two years
Six Northern New Mexico Native American-owned and operated businesses received a total of $60,000 in grants through a Native American Venture Acceleration Fund created by Los Alamos National Security, LLC (LANS) and the Regional Development Corporation.
The grants are designed to help the recipients create jobs, increase their revenue base and help diversify the area economy.
“Our Native American Venture Acceleration Fund has become an important resource Read More
Yang: Kicking Habits, Forming Habits…
By Elena YangKicking Habits, Forming Habits…good habits or bad habits, it all depends
I get irate whenever people try to tell me what to do; it’s a childhood reaction I’ve never learned to outgrow. Is it bad? I could have missed good advice. Is it good? It has taught me self-reliance. Of course, ultimately, it depends on how I manage my irritations.
So, when my dental hygienist tried to convince me that it would take only about 21 days to form the habit of flossing everyday, I smiled and demurred. Silently, I said, “That 21 days is a bunk.”
First of all, averages or statistics don’t really Read More
