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IRS: Don’t Take The Bait, Step 2: Be Alert To Account Takeover Tactics

Here’s one example of a fake webpage. Courtesy/IRS

IRS News:

PHOENIX The IRS, state tax agencies and the tax industry are warning tax professionals that account takeovers by cybercriminals are on the rise and practitioners increasingly are the targets.

Account takeovers occur when a thief manages to steal or guess the username and password of a tax professional, enabling access of their computers or their other online accounts. With these credentials, thieves can, for example, access a tax professional’s IRS e-Services account to steal their Electronic Filing Identification Number Read More

Metzger’s Installing Brand New Paint Mixer Friday

BUSINESS News:

Metzger’s Los Alamos is excited to announce the arrival of its brand new paint mixer this Friday, July 21.

Unfortunately that means they will be unable to mix paint Friday as they set it up.

Metzger’s apologizes for the inconvenience but said this machine will greatly improve their service. Read More

Lujan Grisham Secures Tech Transfer, Diversity Provisions In Military Legislation

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham/Courtesy photo
 
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham successfully included two provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act, one that encourages more tech transfer to create jobs and one that promotes more diversity within the Air Force civilian workforce.
 
Both provisions are important to the large national laboratory and military presence in New Mexico.
 
The defense policy bill passed today. The Senate is considering its version of the legislation.
 
“The national laboratories
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Professionals Offer Heroes Home Advantage Program

Berkshire Hathaway HomeSales Associate Broker Mark Rochester
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
​Los Alamos Daily Post 

There are a lot of unsung heroes in Los Alamos. However, by participating in Heroes Home Advantage, ADV Insurance Agency Owner Vincent Marciano and Berkshire Hathaway HomeSales Associate Broker Mark Rochester are hoping to shine the spotlight on individuals who make significant contributions to the community.

ADV Insurance Agency Owner Vincent Marciano

Rochester’s and Marciano’s involvement in Heroes Home Advantage just started. According to a press release, they Read More

Ethics In Business Awards Calling For Nominations

BUSINESS News:
 
The Nominating and Screening Committee of the New Mexico Ethics in Business Awards is accepting nominations for 2018’s honorees.
 
The Ethics in Business Awards program honors New Mexico for-profit businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals demonstrating the highest level of ethical business practices, particularly amid crises and challenges. Nominations will be accepted until Aug. 14, 2017.
 
To nominate, visit www.ethicsinbusinessnm.com and click “Nominate” at the top of the homepage. Nominees will then
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Chamber Breakfast July 19

CHAMBER News:
 
Don’t miss this Chamber Breakfast – It’s all about you! 
 
We’ll be talking about your Chamber Member benefits and what your dues are actually getting you. There are many benefits available to you that you may not be using. We will talk about the work we do in the background to make your job running your businesses and non-profits easier. And, we will talk about the ongoing Sign Code project (yes, we are still working on it for you).
 
Come and get a tasty free breakfast, some networking time, and learn about resources you have available
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Letter To The Editor: LA MainStreet Shouts Out Big THANK YOU To Community For ScienceFest Success

By Los Alamos MainStreet

Los Alamos MainStreet would like to shout out a big THANK YOU for the wonderful support that the community, volunteers, partners and sponsors offered throughout this year’s ScienceFest. It takes a village to make ScienceFest a success!

Staff is collecting data on attendance numbers from programming and percentage of sales increase from last year at this time. That data as well as photos will be shared shortly.

Save the date for next year: July 11-15. ScienceFest will celebrate the 75th anniversary of Los Alamos National Laboratory and Los Alamos County’s anniversary Read More

SmartAsset: Los Alamos Ranks 9th Among Best Places In New Mexico For Your 401(k)

SMARTASSET News:
 
There’s more to retirement planning than socking away a chunk of each paycheck every month.
 
For those who have access to retirement saving funds like a 401(k), this savings vehicle can be a great way to prepare for the future. Though, did you know location can have an impact on your 401(k) plan? The folks at SmartAsset wanted to uncover where 401(k) plans were performing best and jumped into the data to uncover them.
 
According to the data Los Alamos was one of the top places in New Mexico for 401(k)s. For more information on how the top locations
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Governor: Facebook To Double Investment In New Mexico Data Center, Bringing Total To Half A Billion

Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez announced this morning that Facebook will double its investment in the high-tech data center the company is building in Los Lunas, bringing the project’s total to nearly half a billion dollars.

Facebook will build a second building of 460,000 square feet, in addition to the more than 510,000 square-foot facility already underway at the site.

“This is exciting news for New Mexico,” Martinez said. “We’re proud to have a cutting-edge high-tech company like Facebook as a partner as we move forward in diversifying New Mexico’s economy. Read More

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