Business

General Dynamics Hiring More than 200 New Employees in Las Cruces

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Courtesy/GDIT

 

STATE News:

 

SANTA FE – Gov. Susana Martinez and Economic Development Secretary Jon Barela announce the creation of 200 new jobs at the General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) Las Cruces location. The company, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), will also be adding 20,000 square feet to its existing facility.

“As a leader in the aerospace, health care, and defense industries, we are excited that General Dynamics Information Technology chose Las Cruces as the site of its latest expansion,” Martinez said. “In addition to our efforts to develop Read More

Los Alamos County A-19 Development RFP

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COUNTY News:

  • Mixed Use Housing and Commercial Development Opportunity

The County of Los Alamos, N.M. is seeking responses to a Request for Proposal from a qualified development entity/team that has the vision, interest and the ability to implement an overall development strategy for the 60 acre county-owned property known as the A-19 site.

The County endeavors to develop an entirely new neighborhood that incorporates the best practices of new urbanism and principles of environmental sustainability in a safe and beautiful high desert setting with unparalleled mountain views and ready Read More

PAC 8 Holds On-Line Fundraiser Auction

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PAC 8 News:

 

PAC 8, your local TV station and community media center is holding an on-line auction. Get a jump on your holiday shopping. You’ll find some great deals! Bidding is in progress now and ends Dec. 10.

 

It’s easy, fast and fun. Just go to www.pac8fundraiser.com. Register and start bidding. We have many donations from local businesses and a few from Santa Fe, too. We have artwork, gift certificates from restaurants, gift cards, a robotic vacuum cleaner, Pajarito Mountain Ski passes, a one hour gig from the Hillstompers and much, much more. You can get all of your holiday gifts Read More

Check Out New Model for Business Tuesday

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Courtesy/PES

POSITIVE ENERGY SOLAR News:

Regina Wheeler, CEO Positive Energy Solar, an employee owned company since 1997 and the largest Certified Benefits Corporation in New Mexico will lead a discussion about a new model for business: Pioneering a Collaborative Business Model. 

The Santa Fe Worker and Community Ownership Reading and Discussion Group is hosting the talk at 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 at the Llano Library in the Community Room of Santa Fe University of Art and Design, 1730 Llano St., in Santa Fe.

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Chamber Business Members Honor Bill Enloe

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Longtime business and community leader Bill Enloe was honored Saturday evening at a special Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce 50th anniversary banquet at Fuller Lodge. He received a standing ovation from the audience of 80 business people for his leadership. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Manager Katy Korkos hosted Saturday’s event. She said that the Chamber owes a debt of gratitude to Bill Enloe, who led Los Alamos National Bank for some 40 years, as president, then CEO. In 1978, Enloe, who had been an employee for only seven years (his first job right Read More

Economic Sensitivity of Los Alamos County to LANL Funding

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By LIVIU SIMIL and DAVE JONES

A famous Latin expression, some attributed to Julius Caesar “if you want peace, prepare for war,” which originally comes from “Epitoma Rei Militaris,” by Vegetius (Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus). The Latin is “Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum,” and remains true more than ever for Los Alamos.

In modern terms it means “prepare for the worst and hope for the best … a common saying in emergency preparedness. One may ask oneself: “what are the bad events that Los Alamos residents might need to prepare for?” The answer Read More

On Horizon: First Organic Solid Waste Powered Community

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Artist Taylor Baldry created this Save the Waste watercolor for the PLACE efforts. Courtesy/PLACE

PLACE News:

PLACE, which gave presentations in Los Alamos over the last couple of years is now closer than ever to building the world’s first community powered by organic solid waste. 

Imagine homes, makers’ spaces, and businesses being powered in a closed-loop system: waste makes power, community makes waste, which makes more power, and so on. No other municipality is using its organic waste in this way.

This first E-Generation project has the potential to truly change the Read More

Holiday Gala Designed for Small Groups and Businesses at Buffalo Thunder Dec. 13

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HSFB News:

  • Gourmet Meal, Cocktails, Live Music and Gift Giveaways

 

SANTA FE – Just in time for the holiday season, the Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder has wrapped up the perfect party for small businesses and last minute party planners. This event will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 in the elegant Pueblo Ballroom.
 
“We see this as an opportunity to step up to the plate and fill a gap in services to small business owners,” said Peter Lovato, director of catering at the Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder. “They want to say thank-you to their staff for a job well-done in 2013. By providing this
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USDA Urges Shoppers to Support Local Businesses

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USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner. Courtesy

USDA News:

ALBUQUERQUE – USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner is urging everyone to support local small businesses this Small Business Saturday celebration this week end.

“Please take time to thank the small business owners in your community for their contributions to the local economy by purchasing their products and services,” Brunner said.

His comments coincide with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) partnership with the White House and the Small Business Administration’s support of small businesses Read More

Help Your Community … Shop Local This Holiday Season

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U.S. SENATE News:

  • Udall Cosponsors “Small Business Saturday” resolution in U.S. Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall issued the following statement announcing his cosponsorship of a resolution to designate Nov. 30, 2013, as “Small Business Saturday” and to increase awareness of the importance of locally owned small businesses. On Saturday, Udall will visit Albuquerque small businesses to talk to owners and shoppers about the important role small business plays in our economy.

“Small businesses have been the economic foundation of communities across America Read More