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“A Tale of Two Ports” – Regional Economic Development Forum
The Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance (MVEDA) will hold its annual Regional Economic Development Forum at the Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces on October 8, 2010. This year’s forum, entitled “A Tale of Two Ports” will focus on the economic impact of the Santa Teresa Port of Entry and Spaceport America.
Francisco Uranga
The morning will begin with a presentation by Francisco Uranga, Corporate Vice President for Latin America Operations at Taiwan-based Foxconn, the largest electronic manufacturing services company in the world. He is responsible for government relations, regulations, incentives, tax and duties, legal, customs, immigration, and land and construction issues. From 1998 to 2004, he served as Secretary of Industrial Development for the state government of Chihuahua, Mexico. Mr. Uranga will discuss the impact of Mexico’s largest maquila on cross-border trade through the Santa Teresa Port of Entry (POE). His presentation will be followed by a panel of regional experts in cross-border trade.
Carissa Christensen
Following the Santa Teresa POE discussion, Carissa Christensen, Founder and Managing Partner of The Tauri Group, will discuss the impact of the commercialization of spaceflight activities. The Tauri Group is a 150-person analytic and engineering consulting firm based in Alexandria, Virginia. She is an expert on the economic, market, technology, and policy issues associated with commercial space. Ms. Christensen has led the industry in innovative analysis of demand for space services and technology planning and has published extensively. Her presentation will be followed by a panel who will discuss the long-term economic impacts of Spaceport America.
Dr. Lowell Catlett
Tying it all together will be Dr. Lowell Catlett, nationally known economist, futurist and keynote speaker. Dr. Catlett is a Regent’s Professor/Dean and Chief Administrative Officer at New Mexico State University’s College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. An exciting futurist, his knowledge of technologies and their implications on the way we will live and work is addressed in his varied and upbeat presentations. Dr. Catlett works on behalf of corporate and association audiences internationally, presenting his take on trends in healthcare, agriculture, the environment, education and more.
The event is sponsored by Gerald Martin Construction and Verde Corporate Realty Services.
Due to space constraints, pre-registration is required. The last day to register is Tuesday, October 5th. Click on the “Registration” button below and return the attached registration form along with your payment of $25.00 per person as noted on the form.
NMSU Career Connections – January 26 & 27, 2010
Career Connections is a two day Career Fair, cosponsored by the College of Engineering and Career Services. It will be held January 26 & 27, 2010 in the Corbett Center Ballrooms from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Photo by Darren Phillips
Tuesday, January 26, offers a forum for discussions between employers and candidates with majors in Business, Agriculture and Liberal Arts. Wednesday, January 27, focuses on Engineering, Science and Technology majors. The event will take place from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm on both days.
Career Connections offers excellent opportunities for candidates of all academic classifications to network with employers in different career fields. It provides an avenue for students who are unsure about choosing a career to directly interact with employers who will share up-to-date information on their organizations and related opportunities.
In addition to providing general information, employers may be willing to discuss opportunities for internships, cooperative education positions (co-ops), or professional employment. Those seeking candidates in multiple disciplines may wish to attend both days. In any event, candidates will have the advantage of initiating job searches at a convenient location where many employers will be present.
Employers may register on-line. Parking information and maps available on-line http://careerservices.nmsu.edu/fairs/parking.html.
For more information, contact Roseanne Bensley, Event Coordinator, Career Services, (575) 646-1631 or by e-mail: connect@nmsu.edu.
