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Terri Harber | Roswell Daily RecordMike Espiritu, president and CEO of the Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation, talked to Chaves County Commissioners on Thursday about continuing efforts to bring the National Championship Air Races and Air Show to Roswell and the Roswell Air Center.Click here to read more>>
State Awards 7 Companies Access to Job-Training FundsSeptember Job Training Incentive Program Funds Could Assist Up to 112 Trainees SANTA FE, N.M. – The Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) board approved seven New Mexico companies’ access to funding for 112 potential trainees, Economic Development Department Deputy Secretary Jon Clark announced today.The JTIP board meets monthly...
Cultivating Success: A Hispanic Business Summit
Sep 21 2023Register now for Hispanic Business SummitJoin us on October 14 for a business summit in honor of Hispanic Heritage month!Can't view the image below? Click here to download a pdf of the flyer. Connect directly with resources for your small business including, access to capital, training, consulting, and much more. Hear from a panel...
Terri Harber | Roswell Daily RecordA group of officials from the city of Roswell are at the National Championship Air Races and Show in Reno, Nevada. They hope to be chosen to host the races at the Roswell Air Center in 2025. Click here to read more >>
Honing an alien-inspired culture, Roswell and Chaves County offer much beyond other-worldly mysteries, especially for those seeking an active lifestyle or an adventurous vacation. The area is rich with cultural tourism, a type of activity “in which the visitor's essential motivation is to learn, discover, experience, and consume the tangible...
EDD Expands Science and Tech Office
Sep 19 2023EDD Expands Science and Tech OfficeBroadens capacity, adds Entrepreneurship CoordinatorSANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announced today the expansion of the science and technology office. The newly expanded Office of Strategy, Science & Technology (OSST), previously the Office of Science & Technology, will continue to...
Governor Lujan Grisham to lead Taiwan trade mission Focus to be on reshoring Asian manufacturing to New Mexico TAIPEI, Taiwan - New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will lead a business and trade mission to Taiwan on Sunday to participate in U.S. Business Day and meet with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-hua and manufacturing companies interested in locating to...
An ongoing industrial revolution fueled by digitalization, decarbonization, and electrification has changed the conversation on energy and prompted a race to the grid in many parts of the country. Fast-tracked industrial projects are now the norm as project teams navigate increased construction costs, inflationary financing, supply chain challenges, and increased...
Rural areas offer unique opportunities for businesses to thrive, with lower operating costs, access to natural resources, and a strong sense of community. However, attracting businesses to rural areas can be a challenge for many economic developers. Here are some strategies to get you started.
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The Impact of Social Media on Marketing & SEO Strategies for Economic Development Organizations
Jul 10 2023Social media has revolutionized how businesses market themselves, and economic development organizations are no exception. In today’s digital age, economic developers must leverage social media platforms to reach a wider audience and promote their region’s economic growth.
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Not all high school graduates continue their education at a two- or four-year college or university. Many choose to enter the job market or enlist in a military branch. Whichever path they choose, North Carolina intends for them to be not just successful, but in demand by employers or supervisors...
Want to know what it takes to produce one of America’s Best Counties when it comes to economic development performance? Pat Boeshart, president and owner of LiteForm Technologies in South Sioux City, Nebraska, says it has as much to do with what government doesn’t do as what it does...
Key Steps to Satisfying Workforce Needs
Jun 1 2023According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics most recent report released on March 10, 2023, the unemployment rate for March was 3.5 percent. The unemployment rate has hovered at this level over the last 12 months, ranging between 3.5 percent and 3.7 percent, except for in January 2023 where it...
In today's competitive business landscape, it's more important than ever for organizations to have a strategic and proactive approach to developing their human resources. Some organizations can afford an internal HR pro, and some are better off using an external HR partner. HR is responsible for everything from recruiting and...
Looking at a map of the 140,000-mile-long U.S. rail network you could imagine it as a nation-spanning circulatory system. Its tracks have the branching look of a land-based vascular organ, pumping passengers, and needed goods from within the central parts of the country and out to its extremities.
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Finance and Business Services are critical industries within all regional economies. They provide services which enable other industries to sustain and grow and provide well-paying careers with multiple pathways for advancement. In this article, we will discuss the Finance and Business Services sector, including recent and projected trends in employment,...
This is an interesting period in the food processing industry. On the surface, it’s enduring a number of struggles, such as addressing inflation, supply chain issues, lack of workforce, energy costs, etc.
But the industry always has one ace in its deck of cards, no matter the problems: people...
Understanding SEO for Economic Development: Ensuring Your Organization Ranks on Search Engines
May 29 2023Search engine optimization (SEO) is a vital aspect of digital marketing that can help your economic development organization attract businesses, visitors, and investors to your community.
Steps You Need to Take to Ensure Your Organization Ranks Highly on Search Engines
#1 Identify Objectives
The first step to...
Boldness Is Key When It Comes to Starting a Business — Here Are 5 Ways to Boldly Launch Yours
May 24 2023Launching a business requires a lot of hard work and dedication. However, sometimes it takes more than that to make your business successful. Boldness is key when it comes to launching a company, and being able to make pragmatic choices can set you apart from your competitors.
The first...
Advantages of Doing Business in a Rural Area
May 22 2023When it comes to doing business, countless factors come into play, from access to capital to workforce availability to market demand. However, one element that is often overlooked is the location of the business itself. While many entrepreneurs and investors flock to urban centers in search of opportunities, there are...
Russian composer Igor Stravinsky reportedly did a 15-minute headstand each morning. Inventor Nikola Tesla performed 100 toe curls every night. Poet and author Maya Angelou only wrote in hotel rooms.
We may snicker at the quirks of famous creators, but we all have entrenched habits, whether we're aware of...
It’s Friday night and, judging from the dejected slump of a quartet of would-be diners outside of the legendary Una Pizza Napoletana on the Lower East Side, there are no tables to be had. Around the corner, a similar scene plays out at Nom Wah, the century-old dim sum restaurant...
One of my most satisfying, long-lasting business relationships began at a trade show organized by a new promoter. Year after year, we saw each other at the show and built an excellent relationship through good times and challenging periods. Today, we refer new business opportunities to each other all the...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced approximately $45 million available to organizations that help underserved and veteran farmers, ranchers, and foresters own and operate successful farms. Funding is made through USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program, also known...
