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Main Street Crowd Creates Local Economic Development

Marshall Neel of Main Street Crowd, left, and Nik Seet of LAVA. Courtesy photo

BUSINESS News:

In 2011, Marshall Neel and his partner Anthony Edwards were looking for a way to help businesses grow without relying on help from the government. After deciding to build a funding portal, like Kickstarter, they attended a crowdfunding conference in Los Angeles to learn everything about what worked and what didn’t work when raising money by asking for small donations from a lot of people.

Two takeaways they gathered at that crowdfunding conference were that there was “wisdom in the crowd”, and people Read More

Small Business Saturday Profile: KRSN

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KRSN is owned by David and Gillian Sutton who are natives of Los Alamos. The radio station has been serving this community since 1954 and has won numerous awards on the local, state and nation level for its continuous community service.

KRSN broadcasts Los Alamos High School sports with its hall of fame broadcaster Gene Mortensen.

The community is invited to visit the studio at 3801 Arkansas Ave, Suite E, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on small business Saturday. Have a tour of the station and pick up a small business Saturday tote bag with a broadcasting schedule.

Attach a KRSN bumper sticker to your Read More

Small Business Saturday Profile: Rhinestone Chameleon

Catherine Richmond at work in her bead studio making jewelry. Courtesy photo
 
BUSINESS News:
 
Owner Catherine Richmond of Rhinestone Chameleon is having a special two-day bead sale. Saturday Nov. 29 and Sat. 6, vintage beads, rhinestones, chain, earrings, and stones will all be for sale.
 
Beads available at Rhinestone Chameleon. Courtesy photo
  • Village Arts on DP Road is hosting the first sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29.
  • Fuller Lodge Art Center is hosting the second sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Winterfest Saturday, Dec. 6.

Richmond’s handmade jewelry Read More

IRS Outlines Year-End Gifts To Charity Rules

IRS News:

PHOENIX – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminds individuals and businesses making year-end gifts to charity that several important tax law provisions have taken effect in recent years.

Some of the changes taxpayers should keep in mind include:

Rules for Charitable Contributions of Clothing and Household Items

Household items include furniture, furnishings, electronics, appliances and linens. Clothing and household items donated to charity generally must be in good used condition or better to be tax-deductible. A clothing or household item for which a taxpayer claims Read More

Small Business Saturday Profile: UPEX

From left, Leslie, Yasmin and Dustin are called the best group of employees ever! Courtesy photo

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UPEX, at 108 Central Park Square, is participating in Small Business Saturday. When Shoppers bring in their passport to be stamped between Nov. 29 and the end of Winterfest Dec. 7, they will be helping UPEX celebrate its 16th year in business.

Originally operating as “LA Express,” UPEX was founded Dec. 6, 1998, by Ernie Bennett, a former UPS account executive assigned to Northern New Mexico. Back in 1998, if someone in Los Alamos wanted to ship an air package after 2:30 p.m., they were Read More

Small Business Saturday Profile: Rose Chocolatier

Rose Chocolatier owner Marguerite Rose McClay. Courtesy photo

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Rose Chocolatier celebrates Small Business Saturday by offering free coffee and chocolate samples. They will contribute a box of truffles to the Grand Prize Giveaway. Your Personal Chocolatier, Marguerite Rose McClay, handcrafts all chocolates.

New offerings include gourmet hot cocoa and a variety of truffles such as raspberry frappe and Francgelico Liqueur. Inside seating is available for our Truffles & Tea for Two. Additional seasonal treats for parties or Christmas stocking stuffers include an assortment Read More

Los Alamos Historical Society Launches First ebook On Small Business Saturday

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HISTORICAL SOCIETY News:
 
Launching on Small Business Saturday is the ebook version of The Secret Project Notebook by Carolyn Reeder. Beloved in print, this children’s book tells the story of Fritz, the son of a Manhattan Project scientist, and is now available on your ereader!

Small Business Saturday is Nov. 29, and the Museum Shop will be open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come by to celebrate the launch of the new ebook, check out the books and gifts for sale, and get your Small Business Passport stamped to be entered to win a free book published by Bathtub Row Press.

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Small Business Saturday Profile: Hilltop Spa

Hilltop Spa owner Tracy Maddox, right, invites the community to attend her annual shopping and sangria event the evening of Dec. 6. Courtesy photo

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Hilltop Spa is a full-service health and beauty spa located right here in Los Alamos and has been bringing beauty and relaxation to the community for seven years.

Hilltop Spa was originally opened in 2007 by Pam Worth. Her vision was originally to create a small place for massage and yoga. Her dream grew even bigger when she added on facilities for nail and hair services. In 2013, she sold the business to Tracy Maddox. Maddox was thrilled Read More

Small Business Saturday Profile: Victors Lawns LLC

Victor Maldonado opened Victors Lawns LLC in 2005. Courtesy photo

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Creating the yard that you have imagined is what we are about, whether you are starting from scratch or adding little touches. At Victors Lawns LLC, we strive to give you an enviable outdoor oasis where you can sit back and enjoy.

Stop by our office at 190 Central Park Square, Suite 109, in the Small Business Center. Beginning Saturday Nov. 29 and continuing through the last day of WinterFest, shoppers can pick up a coupon for 5 percent off, which is good for a discount on any single general maintenance item. For every Read More

Council OKs Property Sale To Del Norte Credit Union

At tonight’s County Council meeting in Council Chambers, Housing Programs Manager Paul Andrus discusses the sale of the County-owned real property near the corner of Rover Boulevard and N.M. 4 in White Rock to Del Norte Credit Union in the amount of $452,000. Del Norte Credit Union intends to construct a new credit union building on the property. Following Andrus’ presentation, Council voted 5-0 to approve the sale of the property consisting of tracts J-2 and JA. Councilor Rick Reiss attended this evening’s meeting via telephone and commended Del Norte Credit Union for Read More

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