Business

HD3 hosts ‘Innovation and Discovery in Agriculture and Food’ Nov. 5-6 in Roswell

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HD3 News:

High Desert Discovery District (HD3) – New Mexico’s first privately-lead high-technology start-up accelerator – will partner with the Association of Commerce and Industry, Roswell Chaves County Economic Development Corporation and Delicious New Mexico, to host the next HD3 Discovery Day™ themed “Innovation and Discovery in Agriculture and Food,” Nov. 5-6 in Roswell.

This two-day HD3 signature event will focus on statewide innovation and commercialization opportunities that impact the agriculture, value-added food products and food industries. Roswell Discovery Read More

Free Class on Medical Emergency Preparedness with Essential Oils July 15

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COMMUNITY News:

A class on essential oils will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 15 at the Coaching Café, Community Bank Building, 1475 Central Ave., Suite 210 in downtown Los Alamos.

Those experienced with essential oils and those new to the product are invited to attend. Participants will learn how to use essential oils for medical emergencies in the outdoors and for other uses. Light refreshments will be served.

The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. To register, visit https:////eepurl.com/Yqv9H.

Essential oils were originally used by ancient cultures. They are Read More

Entrepreneur Explains How LAVA Helps Businesses That Don’t Need Money

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Entrepreneur Gabe Wadt of Greenstar Studios. Photo by Mandy Marksteiner

By MANDY MARKSTEINER
Los Alamos

Whenever people drive by Gabe Wadt’s house in Los Alamos, they want to know what all that stuff in the garage is for. From out in the street it’s easy to imagine that a small UFO has landed in the driveway.

Actually, the green and black machines in Wadt’s garage have made it possible for the 24-year-old entrepreneur to walk away from a 9 to 5 business analytics job to create a higher paying career for himself from his home.

His business, Greenstar Studios, is one of the fastest growing businesses Read More

Governor Announces 7 Percent Increase in Tourism Revenue

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STATE News:

Gov. Susana Martinez announced Monday, yet another record-breaking year for tourism in New Mexico.

Overall spending by visitors to New Mexico increased by 7 percent in 2013, which translates to roughly $300 million in new revenue taken in by communities throughout the state. As a result of this growth, the leisure and hospitality industry was able to create 1,700 new jobs last year, with an additional 700 new jobs already created between January and May of 2014.

“Tourism is a strong economic driver and a critical component of the diverse economy we are working to create in communities Read More

Registration Underway For Uli’s Annual LEGO Design Competition

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ULI’s News:

Uli’s is excited to announce its annual LEGO Design Competition. Everyone is invited to enter their LEGO creation around this year’s theme: time travel. Prizes will be awarded.

To enter, sign up by visiting or calling the store in the next two weeks. Uli’s is at 800 Trinity Dr. in Los Alamos. The phone number is 505.662.4558. Entries will then be accepted at the store for judging 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, July 21 and Tuesday, July 22. The award ceremony is 1-2 p.m., July 24.

This is a fun, all-ages competition celebrating creativity and imagination. Will your Read More

Realtor David Bullock Hosts His First Los Alamos Open House Today

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New realtor David Bullock is hosting an open house until 4 p.m. today on North Mesa. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
By BONNE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

When David Bullock left his job at Los Alamos National Laboratory two years ago, he knew he wanted to change careers. After 35 years in the radiation protection field, he wanted to explore something new, he said. While working at Lowes, he met real estate broker Gabriele Heinz.

“We started talking and she asked me what I was doing at Lowes. She suggested getting a real estate license and coming to work for her,” Bullock said.

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Businesses Interested in Owning Space Invited to 1010 Central Avenue Development Meeting July 9

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Los Alamos County Municipal Building, at right, and at far left, the site of the 1010 Central Avenue development project. Courtesy/LAC

BUSINESS News:

Do you have a retail, restaurant or end-consumer related business? Are you interested in owning your own business space, right in Downtown Los Alamos?

If so, you are invited to attend a meeting 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, July 9 at 160 Central Park Square to express your interest in space at a new development at 1010 Central Ave. The developer, Michael Vigil of MV Industries, Inc., will be present to answer questions.

Project background:

The site known Read More

Heath Wade Creates Two New Los Alamos Companies To Make Golf More Accessible

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Heath Wade playing the Tournament Players Club at Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Courtesy photo

Sprinkler design rendering. Courtesy/Heath Wade

 

By MANDY MARKSTEINER
Los Alamos

Imagine, on your lunch break in Los Alamos, taking a 10-minute drive, and stepping into a New Zealand golf course. As you play, you get analytic data on your swing, such as which rate and direction your ball is spinning.

Chameleon Golfing is bringing state of the art golf simulators to Los Alamos. Owner Heath Wade is a golf professional who teaches lessons and owns a landscaping business in which his team specializes Read More

Zia Realty Group Acquires Los Alamos Commercial Real Estate

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The deal was sealed Tuesday as Zia Realty Group’s James Chrobocinski, left, purchased Los Alamos Commercial Real Estate from Terry Salazar. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

Zia Realty Group owner/qualifying broker James Chrobocinski signed the papers Tuesday to purchase Los Alamos Commercial Real Estate from owner/qualifying broker Terry Salazar.

“With this acquisition, Zia Realty Group now has 206 listings for a total of $67,561,381 in listed properties,” Chrobocinski told the Los Alamos Daily Post. “Not Read More

Rose Chocolatier Now Open for Business!

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Owner Marguerite McClay behind the counter at Rose Chocolatier assists customers with their selections. The tasty business opened its doors Tuesday at 991 Central Ave., next to the Department of Motor Vehicles. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Terry Godwin serves Marlene Gray at Rose Chocolatier. The shop is open  10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and until 6 p.m. Friday nights. In addition, the shop is taking orders for parties and special events. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Marguerite McClay in her kitchen at Rose Chocolatier where
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