Next HD3 Event Nov. 5-6 in Roswell
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HD3 News:
The High Desert Discovery District (HD3) – New Mexico’s first privately-led high technology start-up accelerator (www.hddd.org) – will partner with the Association of Commerce and Industry (ACI), Roswell Chaves County Economic Development Corporation and Delicious New Mexico to host the next HD3 Discovery Day™ “Innovation and Discovery in Agriculture and Food” Nov. 5-6 in Roswell.
This two-day HD3 signature event will focus on statewide innovation and commercialization opportunities within or that impact the agriculture, value-added food products Read More
Positive Energy Solar Named ‘Best of Santa Fe’ Solar Installer Fifth Year in a Row
BUSINESS News:
Positive Energy Solar was recognized Thursday as the top solar installer by the Santa Fe Reporter “Best of Santa Fe” readers’ poll for the fifth year in a row.
Awardees will be honored at the Best of Santa Fe Block Party 5 p.m. to midnight today, July 19, in Santa Fe’s Railyard.
“Five years running! We are thrilled to be named as Santa Fe’s top choice again,” Positive Energy Solar CEO Regina Wheeler said. “Over our 17 years in business in Santa Fe, we have remained focused on providing the highest level of customer experience and superior solar systems while contributing Read More
Letter to the Editor: Competition Key Element of Healthy Business Environment
By NANCY PARTRIDGE, Chamber ManagerI would like to thank Don Krier and Kelly Gallagher for their July 14 Letter to the Editor, “Don’t Let Los Alamos Become a One Mall Town.”
It is true the new Smith’s Marketplace will introduce competition into the Los Alamos retail market. Competition is a key element of a healthy business environment. The ultimate winner in business competition is the consumer.
Los Alamos has a variety of small, local businesses that have brick-and-mortar locations along the walkable downtown area. Equally important are all the home-based
Signs of the Old Smith’s Store Removed Overnight
Two men worked from lift buckets using welding torches to remove the large Smith’s sign around 10 p.m. Wednesday from the old store at 535 Central Ave., following the grand opening of the new Smith’s Marketplace across the street earlier in the day. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The large letter ‘M’ is detached from the building and lowered to the ground. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Workers carry away each letter. Smith’s officials said Tuesday that there are no definte plans yet for the old store. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
LANB Wins 1st Place for Nine Consecutive Years in ‘Best of Santa Fe’ Award
LANB News:
Los Alamos National Bank (LANB) recently received recognition as Santa Fe’s preferred bank by the Santa Fe Reporter, during their 2014 “Best of Santa Fe” contest. This is the 9th consecutive year that LANB has been recognized by the local community for their exemplary service.
Los Alamos National Bank operates six full-service locations throughout northern New Mexico and supports a team of 360 employees. The bank sponsors more than 100 community events each year, and encourages LANB employees to engage locally. Last year LANB employees donated more than 5,500 hours of volunteer Read More
Shoppers Descend On Smith’s Marketplace Opening Day
Smith’s Marketplace sent in the clowns for Opening Day, much to the delight of local youngsters. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Managers and staff rushed to keep up with the hundreds of shoppers thronging Smith’s Marketplace this morning. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Free samples were available all over the store. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Shoppers line up to check out. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Three generations of shoppers gather in the flower section. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comDel Norte Credit Union Proclaimed ‘Best of Santa Fe’
BUSINESS News:
- The Santa Fe Reporter’s Readers Choose DNCU for Fourth Consecutive Year
SANTA FE—Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), Northern New Mexico’s hometown financial cooperative, is proud to be recognized as the 2nd Place winner for Best Bank/Credit Union in Santa Fe Reporter’s Best of Santa Fe 2014 reader poll. This marks the fourth consecutive year that DNCU has been selected by Reporter readers for exemplary financial products and services.
“It is wonderful that the Santa Fe community has distinguished DNCU in this way,” says DNCU President/CEO Chuck Valenti. “It is meaningful that Read More
New Phone Number For Pharmacy in Smith’s Marketplace
New Smith’s Marketplace Pharmacy. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
BUSINESS News:
The new phone number is 505.661.2770.
Smith’s Marketplace Is Open For Business!
The doors to Smith’s Marketplace are now open to the public following the 7:30 a.m. ribbon cutting ceremony today. Local dignitaries such as Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, center, and Los Alamos County Chair Geoff Rodgers, second from left, attended a special pre-opening event Tuesday evening inside the new store. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailyspot.com Read More
A Glimpse Inside Smith’s Marketplace
Smith’s Marketplace opened its doors for special tours today. The store will host an official grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday after which the doors will open to the public. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Meet Smith’s Marketplace Director Erik Boehm, here with VP of Public Affairs Marsha Gilford from Salt Lake City. Boehm is in charge of running the new store. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Produce Department. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Employees are putting on the finishing touches to the store in preparation Read More
