Posts Tagged ‘Dona Ana Community College’
Free Lender’s Forum – February 4, 2010
Announcement Courtesy of WESST, SBDC, and SCORE
National news sources have reported a staggering decrease in bank lending to small businesses in 2009. Small businesses have faced a variety of challenges during this latest recession and are hopeful the lending will improve in 2010.
What can small businesses expect from lenders in 2010?
- What has changed in lending, if anything?
- What do banks expect from borrowers?
- What lies ahead in small business loans?
- What SBA programs or guarantees exist now? In the future?
A panel of local lenders and Small Business Administration (SBA) officials will answer many of these questions during a “Free Lender’s Forum” on February 4, 2010. The forum will be held at the Dona Ana Community College Workforce Development Center, 2345 E. Nevada in Las Cruces, New Mexico from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Food and beverages will be provided, but space is limited. Please pre-register by calling 541-1583.
Third Annual Digital Media Summit – December 17, 2009
Article Courtesy of The Las Cruces Bulletin
The High Tech Consortium of Southern New Mexico, a grassroots organization that fosters the retention and growth of technology and its associated industries, will host its third annual Digital Media Summit from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Las Cruces City Council Chambers, 200 N. Church St.
The summit will provide an overview of current and emerging digital media applications, needs and opportunities in education, film, government and industry, said HTC President Gary Gomes.
“We are fortunate to have an all-star roster of panelists,” he said. “This is an important event in helping foster a vibrant digital media industry sector in our local area.”
Panel discussions will feature representatives from Comcast Cable Corp., Dona Ana Community College, Digital Solutions, IBM, Las Cruces Public Schools, New Mexico State University, Sony Pictures Imageworks and SoundView Networks.
The program will provide the general public as well as business and civic leaders’ insight into how digital media can solve real world problems and improve the economics and quality of life in southern New Mexico.
Among the topics of discussion will be how to build New Mexico-based media production companies and facilities and education and workforce development.
The summit will also provide a venue for media industry professionals and students to network with your peers and help formulate a “southern New Mexico vision” to present at the statewide New Mexico Media Industries Strategy Project (MISP) conference in January.
MISP is a public-private partnership formed to guide the state’s media industries development over the short, intermediate and long term. Gov. Bill Richardson has said creating a vibrant digital media industry is a high priority for his administration and for the state.
“The Preliminary Strategic Plan for the Media Industries Strategy Project represents a bold step forward to establish New Mexico as a leading center for media arts and sciences,” Richardson said in a statement. “This plan - and its rapid and effective implementation - is a priority for my administration and New Mexico’s economic development strategy.”
The digital media summit in Las Cruces is being sponsored by HTC as a public service and attendance is free. For more information or to RSVP, send email to info@htcnm.com or call (575) 524-4659.
MVEDA Adds New Board Members
In its monthly board meeting of October 21, 2009, the MVEDA Board of Directors
added two new board members. Kendall Wallin, Business Banking Manager with Wells Fargo Bank, was elected to fill the unexpired term of Jim Easley. Easley is in the process of relocating to Albuquerque to assume another position with Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo Bank is a Platinum MVEDA Partner.
Gilbert Apodaca, President of the Hispano Chamber of Commerce de Las Cruces, replaces Rachel Garcia-Banegas as the Chamber’s representative to the MVEDA Board. Apodaca is the Administrative Director for Memorial Medical Center. Memorial Medical Center is also a Platinum MVEDA Partner.
MVEDA is governed by a board of directors representing both the private and public sectors. Institutional members represent the City of Las Cruces, Dona Ana County, New Mexico State University, Dona Ana Community College, the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce, the Hispano Chamber of Commerce de Las Cruces, and White Sands Missile Range. Private sector board members represent a wide diversity of business and industry. They serve 3-year terms and are elected by the board.
DACC Career Fair – September 29, 2009
Dona Ana Community College (DACC) and the Southern Rio Grande Chamber of Commerce are hosting “Career Fair - Fall 2009″ on Tuesday, September 29, 2009. The event is scheduled from 2:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Commons Area of the DACC Gadsden Center, 1700 E. O’Hara Road in Anthony, New Mexico. The Gadsden Center is located immediately to the east of the O’Hara Road overpass at Interstate 10 in Anthony.
The event offers employers the opportunity to meet students, graduates and other individuals in the community seeking employment. Employers from all sectors can share information and job openings for part-time, full-time, summer, internships, or cooperative education.
A registration form is attached. If you have questions or need more detailed information, please contact Eldelisa Nava, Southern Rio Grande Chamber of Commerce at 915-731-2533 or eldelisappl@aol.com.
SBA 8(a) Business Development Program Application Workshop – October 13, 2009
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the Dona Ana Community College is hosting a SBA 8(a) Business Development Program Application Workshop on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 from 12:00 noon through 3:00 p.m. The workshop will be held at the DACC Workforce Center, 2345 E. Nevada, Room 127, in Las Cruces.
The workshop will assist small business owners in:
- Learning about the SBA 8(a) certification process and discovering the benefits of the SBA 8(a) program participation;
- Finding avenues for marketing, networking, sub-contracting and business development;
- Gaining valuable knowledge about the SBA 8(a) program business development and government contracting opportunities;
- Learning of the success of the SBA 8(a) program in New Mexico;
- Discovering other programs, certifications, and services available to small business through federal government agencies, and SBA Resource Partners (Central Contractor Registration, Hub-Zone, etc.);
- Receiving guidance for applying electronically for SBA certifications.
There is no charge for the workshop and light refreshments will be served. Register for the workshop on-line or by phone - (575) 528-7430.
