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Positive Energy Solar Named SunPower 2013 Residential National Dealer of the Year

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Regina Wheeler, CEO and Taylor Selby, vice-president of sales for Positive Energy Solar, accepting the award. Courtesy photo

BUSINESS News:

SANTA FE– Positive Energy Solar, a New Mexico solar installer and SunPower Elite Dealer, is being recognized as the SunPower Residential National Dealer of the Year for outstanding performance in 2013.

“Positive Energy Solar is honored to be named a SunPower Residential National Dealer of the Year for delivering the world’s highest efficiency solar systems and superior customer service to homeowners,” said Regina Wheeler, CEO of Positive Energy Read More

LACDC Seeks Artists For Summer Markets

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LACDC News:

Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC) is looking for artists and artisans to participate in a seasonal outdoor Artist Market at the White Rock Visitor Center. 

There will be 10 markets this year, June to October beginning 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 7. Each market costs $15 to participate and space is limited so early registration is encouraged. 

To register for any of the Artist Markets go to https:////losalamoschamber.com/events.htm. The Artist Market is open to any person or business wanting to participate.

For  more information contact Read More

Yang: Tiger Mom – Afterthoughts and Self-Reflective Thoughts

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Tiger Mom – afterthoughts and self-reflective thoughts
Final Column in a 3-Part Series
By ELENA YANG

Reading “Battle Hymn” and “Triple Package” (review to follow) have made me look inward in the past few weeks.

The status of “immigrant” is like a layer of clothing we immigrants constantly have to attend. Does it fit? Is it the right fabric and color? Is there a point when I can shed it? Is there a way to shed it that doesn’t offend anyone, least of all my fellow country folk? (indeed, why should it offend anyone?) My “Chinese-ness” only became an “issue” when I came to the States. This extra layer of status Read More

Smiths Marketplace Buildings Are Shaping Up

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Large windows have been installed and rock work is lining the exterior wall to the east as work zips along on the Smith’s Marketplace Project on Trinity Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Smith’s Market Place construction is taking shape along Trinity Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Dirt is piled high on the west of the Smith’s Marketplace Project. A long building is under construction in the background. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

The driveways into Mari Mac Plaza from Trinity Drive are being revamped as part of the Smith’s Read More

Buying Club Offers Organic Produce

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Lana Crochet serves organic treats. Photo by Mandy Marksteiner
 
Gloria Marksteiner samples organic yogurt from Miller’s Organic Farm. Photo by Mandy Marksteiner
 

Staff Report:

Lana Crochet, owner of The Rosebud Cafe, a new restaurant opening soon in White Rock, hosted a private tasting of raw dairy products, fermented vegetables and meats from Miller’s Organic Farm.

The tasting took place at The Los Alamos Christian Church, and was attended by people who are interested in having a diet free of pesticides and rich in natural probiotics. These high quality Read More

SBDC-Los Alamos Holds Free Workshops on Government Contracting

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SBDC-LOS ALAMOS News:

The Small Business Development Center-Los Alamos, in association with the Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP), will conduct two free workshops to help businesses get started with selling to the government. The workshops are Thursday, April 3­, on the UNM-Los Alamos campus.

The first workshop Government Contracting Basics for Small Business will cover such topics as whether the government purchases a particular product or service, how to get started selling to the government, whether government certifications are necessary, available resources Read More

Public Invited to Tour New Mexico Consortium Biolab

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N.M. Consortium Biolab. Courtesy/NMC

LACC News:

The public is invited to tour the New Mexico Consortium Biolab at a Los Alamos Chamber of FAN Club event 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 19.

The Biolab is at 100 Entrada Dr. in Los Alamos.

The Consortium is involved in many different areas of research and the staff will speak about them during the tour. Read More

Beer Co-op Celebrates 200th Member!

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Los Alamos Beer Cooperative Board members point to Brian Smith, the 200th member of the Beer Cooperative during a meeting Wednesday at the Small Business Development Center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

LABC News:

Brian Smith is the 200th member of the Los Alamos Beer Cooperative ( LABC). LABC’s vision and purpose is to start the first ever craft brewery in Los Alamos, and the first cooperative brewery in the state. 
 
“Our intent is to be a place for the community to gather and enjoy great locally crafted beer,” Board President Micheline Devaurs
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County Requests Proposals For SR4 Land Sale

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COUNTY News:

Release of Request For Proposal State Road 4 and Rover Blvd Land Sale RFP 2014-1944.

On March 10, 2014, Los Alamos County released for review and response a Request for Proposal State Road 4 and Rover Blvd Land Sale (RFP 2014-1944) for the sale of the parcel(s) of land known as Tract J-2 and Tract JA (referenced above and on the sidebar). 

Hard copy packets of the RFP and all documentation are available at the Los Alamos County Community Development Offices – 1000 Central Ave., Suite 150, Los Alamos, NM 87544. 

The timeline for review and Read More

Two-hour Inquiry into Los Alamos’ Economy Thursday – Everyone is Welcome

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Staff Report:

A two-hour inquiry into Los Alamos’ economy and small business discussion will take place 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Fusion Café. Everyone is welcome.

“Let’s all come together and collectively look at this community’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in terms of encouraging a thriving and robust economy that support entrepreneurs and visionaries,” organizer Mike Adams said. “We have a lot of talent up here and a lot of people who care about  this community.” Read More