Business – Page 513

LANB Gets Behind Firefighters Local 3279

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 24, 2018

LAFD personnel from left, Fire Fighter Will Lunquist, Captain Gerard Coriz, Fire Fighter Michael Garcia, Captain James Pepe, Driver Engineer Van Limier, Fire Fighter Nick Bever and Driver Engineer Colorado Cordova. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. Clark

Los Alamos Daily Post

caclark@ladailypost.com

Driver/Engineer Colorado Cordova of the Los Alamos Fire Department coordinates the annual IAFF Local 3279 Firefighter Recognition Dinner with assistance from Fire Capt. Jeff Saiz and eight other firefighters. The dinner provides an opportunity to thank the Read More

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Requests Meeting With U.S. Small Business Administrator

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 24, 2018

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The Leadership of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Small Business Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez requested a meeting with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Linda McMahon to discuss ways of working together to increase support for and create marketplace opportunities for minority-owned businesses.

“The Congressional Hispanic Caucus remains deeply concerned about the SBA’s efforts to provide Hispanic-owned businesses with

New Mexico Film Office Announces Winners Of 2018 NM Filmmakers Showcase

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 23, 2018

NMFO News:

SANTA FE ― New Mexico State Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced Monday the winners of the 2018 New Mexico Filmmakers Showcase, which took place May 19 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque.

The following winners were announced in 10 categories.

Comedy Category: Dog Bachelor – Jamie Merideth, Santa Fe
Documentary Category: The Mayors of Shiprock – Ramona Emerson, Albuquerque, NM and Parade of Dreams – Gabe Gillett, Santa Fe (tie)
Drama Category: Pareidoila – Erick Castillo, Santa Fe
Horror Category: The 7 Doors

6th Annual White Rock Artist Market Kicks Off May 26

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 23, 2018

Courtesy photo

ART News:

The 6th annual summer series of White Rock Artist Markets kicks off 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 26 on the lawn of the White Rock Visitor Center at 115 N.M. 4.

The Markets feature new and returning artists and artisans from Los Alamos County and Northern New Mexico and includes items such as fused glass works, paintings, handmade cards and bags, natural beauty products, handmade wood items for the home and beautiful jewelry.

The White Rock Artist Market will meet again Saturday, June 2 and continue on the first Saturday of the

Governor Announces Opportunity Zone Designations For New Mexico

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 23, 2018

Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

SANTA FE ― Monday, Gov. Susana Martinez announced 63 Opportunity Zone designations in New Mexico.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created Opportunity Zones to spur investment in distressed communities throughout the country. New investments in Opportunity Zones can receive preferential tax treatment. New Mexico’s Opportunity Zones are located in rural, tribal and urban communities in 22 counties.

“I’m excited about the opportunities for investment and economic growth in New Mexico’s Opportunity Zones,”

ABC Program Supporting Education Completes Its 17th Year With Total Donations Over $1.2 Million

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 22, 2018

SBFN News:

DENVER, Colo. ― This month schools and students are receiving $99,760 in grants from the ABC Program that supports education in Sunflower Bank and First National 1870’s communities.

Since the start of the ABC Program in 2001, Sunflower Bank has given away more than $1,238,000 in support of education.

“It is exciting to bring the possibilities of the ABC Program to all our Sunflower Bank and First National 1870 communities,” Mollie Carter, Chairman of Sunflower Bank said. “We hear every year from schools that the ABC Program provides much needed support to the

Chamber Ribbon Cutting At L.A. Liquor May 25

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 21, 2018

CHAMBER News:

The Chamber of Commerce is helping to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new L.A. Liquor 2-6 p.m. Friday, May 25, with a 2:30 p.m. ribbon cutting at 1650 Trinity Dr.

Pizza and and other food will be served and there will be special sales available.

John Chhina and his son Ricky Chhina, who also own the local Subway, are co-owners of L.A. Liquor. They sell beer, wine and liquor as well as Indian groceries and food.

Ribbon cuttings are a benefit of being a Los Alamos Chamber member. For more information about Chamber membership, visit losalamoschamber.com or call Ryn Herrmann at Read More

DOE Awards Contract To BluePath Labs For EM Administrative And Business Support Services

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 21, 2018

DOE News:

CINCINNATI, Ohio ― The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the award of a contract to BluePath Labs, LLC of Washington, DC, for Environmental Management Administrative and Business Support Services.

This contract is an Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) from which Firm-Fixed-Price and Time-and-Materials task orders may be issued. The IDIQ contract contains a $4 million maximum value of services, and has a five year ordering period from the date of contract award.

The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Environmental Management’s

Gov. Susana Martinez Announces 120 New Jobs

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 21, 2018

Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

SANTA TERESA ― Gov. Susana Martinez has announced that Corrugated Synergies International (CSI) is expanding to Santa Teresa, creating 120 new manufacturing jobs.

The company will invest more than $31 million in infrastructure, production equipment, and the renovation of their new facility. New Mexico beat out Nevada and Texas for the expansion.

“Once again, the power of New Mexico’s economic development tools are on full display,” Martinez said. “When we create a business-friendly environment

‘Ignite Talks’ Debuts In Los Alamos June 16

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 21, 2018

By Los Alamos Makers

“Ignite Talks” described as “a fast-paced geek event” is making its Los Alamos debut June 16 at Los Alamos Makers on Orange Street.

Ignite talks first started in Seattle, Wash., 12 years ago and is now a global phenomenon with events around the world from New York City to Paris, France … and now Los Alamos.

Most of us have heard of TED talks. Unlike TED talks, Ignite talks have a very specific format and are designed to be very inclusive: Ignite’s official mission is “Everyone Speaks”.

The only requirement is that ‘speakers must build their presentations with 20 slides, Read More

LOS ALAMOS

ladailypost.com website support locally by OviNuppi Systems