New Sign Marks Museum Parke In Downtown Los Alamos
A new sign has been installed for Museum Parke near the intersection of Central Avenue and 15th Street in downtown Los Alamos. TRK Management owns the building, which has just two vacancies remaining before the entire building is fully leased. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
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Running State Farm Agency A Safe Risk And Instant Business Education For Abe Dispennette
Abe Dispennette
LAVA News:
The Los Alamos Venture Accelerator (LAVA) has worked hard to support entrepreneurs who are trying to turn their ideas into viable businesses. The Los Alamos entrepreneurial community, however, also includes business owners who run successful franchises. Abe Dispennette, one such entrepreneur, owns and operates the State Farm Agency next to Violas at 1362 Trinity Dr.
“For aspiring entrepreneurs, Abe is a great success story,” said LAVA’s founder Nik Seet.
“I’m never going to think of the ‘Next Big Idea,’ but I am good at running a business,” said Dispennette, who Read More
Governor To Welcome 450 Jobs To New Mexico
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Gov. Susana Martinez and Comcast will welcome 450 new jobs coming to New Mexico.
Comcast will locate a new bilingual customer support center in Albuquerque with the capacity for approximately 450 agents and will begin filling positions this year.
With the addition of the customer support center, Comcast will have more than 850 employees across New Mexico, doubling their presence in the state. In 2013, Comcast’s total employee investment including payroll, payroll taxes, benefits, healthcare, training, and tuition reimbursement totaled Read More
Second Annual Career Fair At LAHS Nov. 3
LAPS News:
The Guidance Department of Los Alamos High School will host the 2nd Annual Career Fair 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3 in A-wing at which more than 25 career options will be represented by local employers and employees.
“It’s a great opportunity for students to meet with members of the community who represent the careers they may be interested in pursuing, and learning about what it takes to get there,” LAHS Guidance Counselor Cindy Black said.
Refreshments will be served.
For more information about the Career Fair, contact Connie Goettee in the Career Resource Center at 505.663.2595 Read More
Los Alamos Chamber Manager Completes Avon Walk For Breast Cancer In Charlotte, N.C.
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Manager Nancy Partridge, right, with her sister Valerie Partridge crossing the finish line Sunday at the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer event in Charlotte, N.C. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Manager Nancy Partridge, left, with her sister Valerie Partridge making the world a better place Sunday at the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer event in Charlotte, N.C. Courtesy photo Read More
Yang: The Prison Walls For The Top Group
The Prison Walls For The Top Group (This is the third piece in this series of intergroup dynamics.)
First, author’s clarification. When I typed “dynamic conservatism” in the previous post, it crossed my mind that in this election cycle, people might associate this “conservatism” with political affiliation. Far from it. In the usage of “dynamic conservatism,” the word just means the preservation of current power status.
Have you ever contemplated what’s like to be in a dramatically different working condition? living situation? position of power (or lack of)? Read More
UnQuarked – The Wine Room Taking Shape In Central Park Square
The bar is now installed as renovations move along inside Unquarked – the new wine room opening soon at 145 Central Park Square. The new business is a combined effort by the owners of Anasazi Fields Winery, Black’s Smuggler Winery and Vivac Winery. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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LACDC Hires Patrick Sullivan As New Executive Director
Patrick Sullivan
LACDC News:
The Board of Directors of the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC) announced today the hiring of Patrick Sullivan as the executive director of LACDC effective Nov. 10.
“The board conducted an exhaustive and thorough nationwide search and chose a solid, local candidate to be the Director,” said Board Member Katherine Chartrand who led the search committee, “Patrick stood out in a strong field because he knows the community and LACDC, and knows how the organization can be effective.”
The search committee ran a unique search effort that allowed Read More
Los Alamos Co+op Market Increases Wages
Front-end Clerk Cody Ulibarri serves a customer at the Co+op Market. Courtesy/LACMWhen employees of the Los Alamos Cooperative Market opened their paystubs Thursday, they found, on average, a $0.54 wage increase in their hourly rates. For a clerk who works 35 hours per week, that ads up to an extra $75 per month, or about $900 per year.
“It’s incredibly important because it keeps moral up and it gives us peace of mind,” Front-end Clerk Cody Ulibarri said. “We need to be able to make a wage that we can sustain ourselves on—to be able to afford rent and food and also have money Read More
Elizabeth Grant Opens Los Alamos Psychotherapy Practice
Elizabeth Grant
BUSINESS News:
Elizabeth Grant is opening her new psychotherapy practice Nov. 3 at 1505 15th St. in Los Alamos, adjacent to the Los Alamos Family Council.
Grant has a master’s degree in counseling from Southwestern College in Santa Fe with a specialty in grief and trauma. She spent her internship working with adults at Santa Fe Recovery Center and continued her work with substance abuse at Hoy Recovery.
She also has worked extensively with children and teenagers at TeamBuilders, YouthWorks and Presbyterian Medical Services in Santa Fe. Grant has facilitated Read More
