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State Farm’s Abe Dispennette Marks Successful Year

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Los Alamos State Farm Agent Abe Dispennette formalizes his agreement this morning at Starbucks as his daughter Zoë Grace looks on. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Surrounded by his family this morning at Starbucks, Los Alamos Agent Abe Dispennette formalizes his contract with State Farm following a highly successful first year in business. From left, State Farm Sales Leader Ben Caton, Dispennette, daughter Zoë Grace, 5, Bryce, 7, Chase, 9, and wife Kirsta.
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

This morning’s contract signing

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Linda Lomahaftewa Exhibit Opens at Than Povi

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Ancestral Bird # 6, monotype, Chine Colle, mixed media by Linda Lomahaftewa. Courtesy photo

ARTS News:

Than Povi Fine Art Gallery will inaugurate today a new series of one-person exhibitions of historical and contemporary importance. The inaugural exhibition features monotypes by artist and teacher, Linda Lomahaftewa.The exhibition will be on view through Jan. 10. 

A reception for the artist is 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. This event is fre and is open to the public. The prints on view are selected from four distinct portfolios inspired by the artist’s travels, social and political Read More

Zia Realty Group’s James Chrobocinski Buys Downtown Office

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Zia Realty Group owner/broker James Chrobocinski Wednesday in front of the new office he purchased at the corner of Central Avenue and 15th Street. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
 
Continuing his quest to grow into the largest real estate firm in New Mexico by 2019, Zia Realty Group owner/broker James Chrobocinski purchased his own suite of offices Nov. 4 at the corner of Central Avenue and 15th Street in the ground level of the Community Bank Building.
 
Major renovations are underway in the space, which is expected to be
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Money IQ: 2013 – What a Year It’s Been

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Money IQ
By ERIC LOUCKS

2013 – What a Year It’s Been

2013 continues on the path of very solid gains, but it has certainly has not been a smooth ride. Stocks and bonds have had to steer clear of geopolitical risks, budget issues, and the ongoing debt crisis in the U.S. In spite of these issues the stock markets have posted very strong gains.

Stocks enjoyed their best 3 quarters in a number of years, but the question is, will we be able to continue on this pace and for how long? Bonds hit some speed bumps in the second quarter, but low single digit gains still look possible. In any market, there are always Read More

Twelve New Companies Selected for Santa Fe’s 2014 Entrepreneurial Accelerator

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SANTA FE – The Velocity Project, an economic development program sponsored by the City of Santa Fe Economic Development Division, announced that 12 local companies have been selected to participate in the Spring 2014 business accelerator program.

The entrepreneurial accelerator is designed to provide a vigorous and focused “boot camp” environment to assist ambitious entrepreneurs. This is the second year of the city-sponsored effort and based on the success of its initial pilot project, the Velocity Project was funded to accept more applicants for 2014.

“We Read More

Chamber Celebrates 50 Years in Grand Style

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Courtesy/LACC

LACC News:

The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 50th Anniversary Nov. 30 with a Gala Banquet and awards ceremony in Fuller Lodge.

The Chamber will honor those founding member businesses who have been a part of the Chamber for 50 years – the Los Alamos Family YMCA, Los Alamos National Bank, Los Alamos Monitor, KRSN Radio, CB FOX and Metzger’s Do-It-Best. The Business Recycler of the Year will be recognized as well.

The Los Alamos Business Assistance Services Success Client for 2013 is the Los Alamos Daily Post, and publisher Carol A. Clark will be recognized for that Read More

Arts Council’s Holiday Fair a 46-Year Tradition

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Raku turtle by Renee Wiley. Courtesy photo
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
 
Santa Fe Artist Erika Eckerstrand worked for an awning company for seven years when an injury made her change careers. Almost five years ago Eckerstrand started her own business, creating a line of tote bags, messenger bags, purses and wallets.

Messenger bag by Erika Eckerstrand. Courtesy photo

 What makes Eckerstrand’s bags unique is that they are made from an industrial woven vinyl, similar to what is used for outdoor furniture.

“It’s different,” she said. “It’s not your traditional kind Read More