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Los Alamos Chamber Of Commerce Upcoming Events:
2023 Los Alamos Chamber Business Awards voting is OPEN!
Every year the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce invites the community to participate in two rounds of online nominating and voting to name the best Chamber member businesses and organizations in Los Alamos and White Rock.
Many great local businesses and organizations were nominated this year, but only the top five (or six!) Chamber member businesses in each category move on to the voting phase, which is now open through 10 p.m. Friday, April 28. Note that due to a tie, two categories have six organizations listed for voting. Thank you to everyone who nominated businesses and organizations for the Chamber Business Awards.
Award winners will be announced through local media Thursday, June 1 and the awards will be presented on stage Friday, June 2 at the Friday Night Concert on stage at Ashley Pond! Thank you to Los Alamos National Laboratory – Community Partnerships Office for sponsoring this event!
There are eight Business Awards categories for 2023. Vote now for your favorite in every category, and please only vote once. If you would like to let us know why your favorite businesses or organizations deserve to win, please email us at ryn@losalamos.org or sam@
Join us in recognizing great Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Businesses and vote now here.
Best New Business of the Year Award Nominees:
- High Mountain Wellbeing,
- Inspired Jewelers,
- Jemez Mountain Brewhouse,
- SALA Los Alamos Event Center and,
- Wolf & Mermaid Enchanted Roasters.
Family-Friendly Business of the Year Award Nominees:
- En Pointe School of Dance in Los Alamos,
- The Family YMCA,
- Little Studio on the Mesa,
- PEEC – Los Alamos Nature Center and,
- SALA Los Alamos Event Center.
Financial Institution Business of the Year Award Nominees:
- Century Bank,
- Del Norte Credit Union,
- Enterprise Bank & Trust,
- Los Alamos
Schools Credit Union and, - Zia Credit Union.
Non-Profit of the Year Award Nominees:
- Family Strengths Network,
- The Family YMCA,
- Los Alamos Family Council,
- Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation and,
- PEEC – Los Alamos Nature Center.
Restaurant of the Year Award Nominees:
- Blue Window Café,
- Muy Salsas, Pajarito Brewpub & Grill,
- Pig & Fig Café and,
- Ruby K’s Bagel Café.
Retail Business of the Year Award Nominees:
- The Cricket Window,
- Flowers by Gillian,
- Inspired Jewelers,
- Pet Pangaea LLC,
- Samizdat Bookstore & Teahouse and,
- Village Arts.
Service Business of the Year Award
- Exit Realty Advantage NM,
- Eye Associates of New Mexico,
- High Mountain Wellbeing,
- Inspired Jewelers and,
- UPEX & Gifts LLC.
Woman Owned Business of the Year Award Nominees:
- Dragonfly Playhouse Daycare,
- En Pointe School of Dance in Los Alamos,
- High Mountain Wellbeing,
- Little Studio on the Mesa,
- Los Alamos Daily Post and,
- Muy Salsas.
Upcoming Chamber Events:
THIS WEEK: Los Alamos Job Fair – Rescheduled to Thursday, April 13
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at UNM-LA Campus (4000 University Drive)
Thank you to sponsors TechSource and Del Norte Credit Union, and to host UNM-LA.
Chamber Business Breakfast – Social Media for Small Businesses
7:30-9 a.m. Thursday, April 20, at SALA Event Center (2551 Central Ave)
Vai Reddy-Kruse will present social media tactics and statistics for small businesses. Space is limited. Registration required- Register now.
ChamberFest Registration now open!
ChamberFest is our annual street fair where Chamber members are invited to set up booths and showcase their business! This event is visited by 1000s of people and is a great way to tell the community about your business. Register here.
Funding & Grant Opportunities:
LACF Announces Spring Grant Opportunities for Los Alamos Nonprofits
The Los Alamos Community Foundation annual grant cycle opened Friday, March 31 with applications due by Monday, May 1.
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located in Los Alamos County are invited to submit applications under the following funding categories:
- Discretionary Grants: Nonprofits may request up to $5,000 to fund projects that increase the overall financial health of their organization. LACF defines “financial health” as any effort which results in a measurable improvement across one or more dimensions of an organization’s financial sustainability. Actions may include but are not limited to: diversifying funding sources and income streams; building technological capacity for increased efficiency; investing in board development to strengthen governance and fiduciary oversight; pursuing a formal financial audit or review; and/or increasing marketing efforts to broaden outreach and bring in new donors/customers/clients.
- Youth Sports: Nonprofits may request up to $2,000 to fund competitive youth sports activities; specifically, projects that build leadership skills in youth through achievement in competitive team sports. Youth served by the project or program must live in Los Alamos County and/or attend Los Alamos schools and be between the ages of 5-18. Eligible activities include but are not limited to tournament and travel expenses, team fees, and equipment purchase.
- Music Organizations: Up to $500 is available in unrestricted operating support to nonprofits whose work expands knowledge and appreciation of genres such as classical, orchestral and band music, light opera, marching band, and choral performances for adult populations.
- Information Sessions and How to Apply
Interested organizations are welcome to attend an optional grant information session at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, or 11 a.m. Thursday, March 30. Sessions will be held at the UNM-LA Student Center Auditorium (Building 2) and are expected to last 30-40 minutes.
Additional information on this year’s grant cycle, including a link to application forms (available March 31), can be found here.
Regional Development Corporation’s Micro-Grant Coming Soon
Grow Your Business – Small Scale Funding Can Bring Big Results
Grants up to $3,000: project based, made on a competitive basis
Applications Accepted: April 10 to May 12, 2023
Eligibility:
- For-profit business
- Headquartered in either Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Miguel, Santa Fe or Taos County
- In business for at least 6 months
- Business license, CRS# and Business-only bank account
- Award use examples: specialized business/manufacturing equipment, commercial food processor, storefront sign, woodworking/jewelry-making machinery and tools, marketing/advertising services, specialized training, and much more!
Webinars & Training:
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Promotional Opportunities:
Oppenheimer/ScienceFest Business Specials
As we do for ScienceFest every year, we would like to promote your unique experiences, products, programming, or attractions. This year we will promote anything with an “Oppenheimer” twist! This can be as simple as a menu item, t-shirt design, or a one-time Oppie-themed Trivia Night, to an on-going tour or art program. But instead of just doing this for ScienceFest, we will promote these specials for a longer period of time. The plan is to announce these specials on Oppenheimer’s birthday April 22 and then continue to build the offerings as this “Year of Oppenheimer” moves along. So, please send us your “Oppenheimer” offerings, with a photo if possible, to Sam at sam@losalamos.org. Contact us if you have questions!
SALA Event Center Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities
Clients can fill out a form at the bottom of the website or send us an email at sala@losalamos.com.SALA is also seeking tie-in promotions with other Los Alamos and White Rock businesses for the Manhattan Project Film Series to be held at SALA in July. Promote your business with an offer to series ticket pass holders – all of the series ticket pass revenues will benefit Los Alamos History organizations. If you are interested in knowing more or discussing options, contact SALA volunteer Kevin Holsapple by emailing placesandspacesla@
Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation (LACDC) Programs:
ScienceFest Returns!
For more information visit: Los Alamos ScienceFest
Registration is open for ScienceFest Discovery Day exhibitors! See link for more information.Los Alamos Ambassador Training
The next free Ambassador Training is scheduled for 1-2 p.m. Friday, April 14 in the Small Business Center, 190 Central Park Square.
Los Alamos County:
Informational Meeting for Vending at Summer Concerts
6 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Fuller Lodge
Chamber Member News:
LAJI presents an evening with Holocaust survivor Andre Holten
You will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.Spring Arts and Crafts Fair
9 a.m.-3 p.m. this Saturday, April 15, at the Fuller Lodge Lawn
If interested, please contact Emma Jo Serbiak at events@laac-flac.org.
Balanced Momtality After Hours & Open HouseDr. Desiree Cassell is opening her doors for YOU to come see her space and learn more about the work she is doing in women’s health and wellness. Join us 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 at her office in the Small Business Center- 190 Central Park Square, Suite 214A.
Wheeed! is turning 1!Wheeed! will be celebrating their first birthday 8 a.m.-7 p.m. April 20, and you are invited!
Events include: 20 percent off storewide, birthday gifts, raffles and giveaways- ALL DAY
Birthday cake- 10 a.m.
Bloom pop-up – 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Movie night with popcorn, pizza, soda, and candy at SALA- 8-10 p.m. (Dark Side of the Moon vs. the Wizard of Oz)
Del Norte Credit Union – Homes, Business, and Brews
Del Norte Credit Union is hosting a business after hours 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, April 20 at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op. See flyer (attached) for more information and to register for the event.
Fuller Lodge Art Center & Los Alamos Arts Council:
Date: 4/21
Time: 5-7p.m.
Location: Fuller Lodge Art CenterPrompt to artists: From nightmares to daydreams, let creatures of folklore inspire your work. Imagine a world filled with things that cannot exist in real life, and let your wildest imagination take hold of what you create.
Link to Facebook postPEEC’s annual Earth Day Festival
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Los Alamos Nature Center (2600 Canyon Road)Del Norte Credit Union Presents: Basics of Online Banking for Businesses
5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, April 24 at project Y cowork Los Alamos, 150 Central Park Square
Come learn about some features and benefits of Online Banking. You will learn the basic features including ACH, Desktop Remote Deposit Capture and more. No registration necessary!
Los Alamos Concert Association
Les Violins du Roy & Inon Barnatan, piano
7 p.m. Friday, April 28, at Duane Smith Auditorium
Quebec’s celebrated chamber orchestra joins forces with brilliantly versatile pianist Inon Barnatan in two very different concertos. A spectacular close to the LACA season! Tickets can be purchased at Fuller Lodge Art Center, Smith’s LA & WR or online at losalamosconcert.org. Free youth tickets, ages 6-18.
Youth For Christ Fundraiser Dinner
6-8 p.m.; Doors open 5:30 p.m.Saturday, April 29
El Buen Pastor Student Center, behind Big 5 Sporting Goods Store, 609 Calle Rivera Rd, Española
Dinner Provided
Cost: $30/person or $240/Table of 8
Contact: Angie Roth 505.582.9522 or rotha4@yahoo.com
RSVP by April 25
Los Alamos Community Foundation- Join us Tuesday, April 25 for our second annual Volunteer and Board Member Appreciation Event.
Date: Tuesday April 25, 2023
Structure: In-person
Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Location: SALA Event Center (2551 Central Ave)
Cost: Free; advance registration is required
Register here: losalamoscf.org/ticket
Program: A brief hour to say hello to friends and celebrate the spirit of volunteerism. Ongoing demonstrations of the new Volunteer Los Alamos web portal (volunteerlosalamos.org) and registration of new users. Shortly after 5 p.m. we’ll have a brief program of remarks. Light refreshments will be available.
This is the last event of the 2022-2023 season for our Community Philanthropy Series of public programs.
Nonprofits who serve Los Alamos County are invited to participate and to encourage their volunteers and board members to attend and be celebrated. If you are a nonprofit organization interested in joining the celebration, please contact Steve Laurent (steve@losalamoscf.org or 505.661.4420).
Feel free to share this information with your favorite organizations and volunteers.
High Mountain WellbeingHigh Mountain Wellbeing located at 190 Central Park Square is offering $20 off your first Thai Yoga Massage, Yoga Therapy, Stretch Session or Focus Coaching. Use code 20OFF when you register at HighMountainWellbeing.2023 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series: Sponsorships Are Available NOW
The 2023 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series is the BEST free summer concert series in the state reaching more than 55,000 concert attendees each summer and bringing nationally touring bands, tribute artists, and local fan favorite bands to Los Alamos each summer. Sponsored concert nights are available each Friday, May 26 through September 1, and sponsors receive a robust media package of advertising benefits. Exclusive night of sponsorships are available as well as co-sponsorship opportunities. For more information regarding available concerts, benefits, and co-sponsor opportunities, please email: info@sancreproductions.
LANL 2023 Summer High School Internship Program
Calling all New Mexico high school students! There’s still time to apply for the 2023 Summer High School Internship Program. This program offers rising high school seniors the opportunity to develop skills and gain work experience, while receiving exposure to a variety of career fields. Learn more HERE.
Multiple full-time and part-time positions.
Please go to www.laymca.org/careers for more information, to view job descriptions, rate of pay, and print out an application, you may also pick up an application in person at 1450 Iris Street in Los Alamos, or you can apply online.Zia Credit Union
Member Service Representative (MSR) for its Los Alamos branch. Serve as a liaison between the member and the credit union. Provide account information by phone or in person, as well as information on the full range of credit union products and services. Resolve issues, and professionally handle the member’s daily needs. Provide a variety of transactional services to members.
Assistant Manager for its Espanola branch. The Assistant Manager assists the AVP/Senior Branch Manager with the overall operation of the credit union branch. They assume responsibility for the branch when the AVP/Senior Branch Manager is absent.
Call Center Representative. This position is primarily work-from-home. The representative serves as a liaison between the member and the credit union. They provide account information by phone or in person, as well as information on the full range of credit union products and services. Representatives assist members with transactions such as consumer loans, mortgage loans, deposit accounts, and eServices such as online and mobile banking.
Zia offers competitive pay and an excellent benefits package. More information at https://www.ziacu.org/
Home Instead
Home Instead is hiring! Part-time and full-time schedules available. Paid training available. Sign-on bonuses! See flyer for more details or go to ApplyWithHomeInstead.com
Los Alamos Cooperative Market
Los Alamos Cooperative Market is immediately hiring for cashiers and deli positions. Everyone Welcome: Entry Level & Experienced. FT/PT. The co-op is Los Alamos’s only mission driven grocery store and deli serving the community and growing the local economy. Full job description and application can be found at: https://losalamos.coop/
Century Bank
Hiring Tellers (open to part-time tellers) and Universal Bankers.
Job descriptions can be found at the Los Alamos Chamber – Jobs page. Link to Century Bank application process: Employment Opportunities › Century Bank (mycenturybank.com)
What can the Chamber do for you?
Bulk Mailing Permit
The Chamber provides you a bulk mailing opportunity by using its bulk-mailing permit. Each mailing must be of like pieces (minimum 200, maximum 1000 pieces) for which the member pays at our lower bulk rate. Facilities can usually be made available (with notice) at no charge for your own volunteers to do the sorting and preparation.
We’d Love to Hear from You!
Ryn Herrmann, Chamber of Commerce Director, (505).661.4807, ryn@losalamos.org
