New Mexico Business and Community Development Calendar

The Santa Fe Lunch meeting will be held at the Rio Chama Steak House. The event will kick off at 11:30 with registration and start at 11:55 with announcements. As always the lunch is free for members and sponsors. If you would like to attend, the non
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Filed in:
North-Central Region

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All Industries

• Thursday, July 01, 2010
  11:30am - 1:00pm
• Location
  Rio Chama Steak House
• 414 Old Santa Fe Trail
  Santa Fe NM, 87501
• Organized by
  New Mexico Angels
• Additional Event Information
• John Chavez, jchavez@nmangels.com, (505)843-4206
  

Learn how to start your business legally, safely, and profitably. Topics will include market research, registration as a business, and business planning. Free.
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Filed in:
South-West Region

Business/Professional Training

Small Business - Other

• Thursday, July 01, 2010
  2:00pm - 4:00pm
• Location
  SBDC at NMSU-Dona Ana
• 2345 Nevada Avenue,
  Las Cruces NM, 88001-3902
• Organized by
  Las Cruces Small Business Development Center
• Additional Event Information
• Mike Levine, sbdcinfo@nmsu.edu, (575)527-7606
  

This seminar is designed for the potential entrepreneur and start-up business owners. It provides an overview of what you need to know to get started in a business. Most of the information is basic instruction concerning business start-up. The busine
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Filed in:
South-East Region

Business/Professional Training

Small Business - Other

• Tuesday, July 06, 2010
  6:00pm - 8:00pm
• Location
  CCC - Conf. Rm 151
• 417 Schepps Blvd.
  Clovis NM, 88101
• Organized by
  Small Business Development Center at Clovis Community College
• Additional Event Information
• Dianna Thompson, sbdc@clovis.edu, (575)769-4136
  

Fundamentals of how to analyze financial transactions such as purchases, sales, and loans. Free.
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Filed in:
North-Central Region

Business/Professional Training

All Industries

• Tuesday, July 06, 2010
  1:00pm - 3:00pm
• Location
  SBDC at UNM-Taos
• 108 Kit Carson Rd.
  Taos NM, 87571-4907
• Organized by
  Taos Small Business Development Center
• Additional Event Information
• Gary Bouty, gbouty@unm.edu, (575)737-6214
  

Dr. Christopher Erickson will be the featured speaker at the luncheon. In his “Update and Outlook for the Las Cruces Economy” he will discuss the outlook for Las Cruces next year and beyond. He will also discuss the outlook for the state
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Filed in:
South-West Region

All Event Types

All Industries

• Tuesday, July 06, 2010
  11:30am - 1:00pm
• Location
  Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces
• 705 S. Telshor
  Las Cruces NM, 00000
• Organized by
  Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance
• Additional Event Information
• MVEDA, mveda@fastwave.biz, (575)525-2852
  

This CCET session introduces the emerging or expanding entrepreneur to the services of Technology Ventures Corporation (TVC), commercializing a technology-based product, analyzing the business and financial potential of a product, and exploring the
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Filed in:
Central Region

Business/Professional Training

Small Business - Other

• Wednesday, July 07, 2010
  8:00am - 12:00pm
• Location
  "Auditorium" Facility at the University of New Mexico Science & Technology Park
• 800 Bradbury SE
  Albuquerque NM, 87106
• Organized by
  Technology Ventures Corporation
• Additional Event Information
• Margaret Speer, margaret.speer@lmco.com, (505)843-4202
  

Connect with other business women at our monthly networking luncheons. Event always includes a guest speaker, sponsorships, door prizes, and table networking! Pre-registration is required. July 9th features Carol Akright, CFP, "IN YOUR WILDEST DREAM
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Filed in:
Central Region

Networking Events

All Industries

• Friday, July 09, 2010
  11:30am - 1:00pm
• Location
  Tanoan Country Club
• 10801 Academy Rd NE
  Albuquerque NM, 87111
• Organized by
  Val Romero
• Additional Event Information
• Val Romero, val.romero.ppl@gmail.com, (505)362-8546
  

Have you ever wondered if your business should be selling to the government? Your questions will be answered during this fast-paced, informative and enjoyable workshop. Topics will include: Does the government purchase my particular product or serv
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Filed in:
North-West Region

Business/Professional Training

Small Business - Other

• Tuesday, July 13, 2010
  10:00am - 12:30pm
• Location
  Quality Center for Business
• 5101 College Blvd
  Farmington NM, 87402
• Organized by
  Small Business Development Center at San Juan College
• Additional Event Information
• Elaine Palin, elaine.palin@sfcc.edu, (505)428-1850
  

This workshop for small business owners covers the basic taxes, proper recordkeeping and how to file reports properly to avoid penalties. Topics include explanations of Gross Receipts Tax (GRT), compensating tax, state withholding tax, specialty taxe
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Filed in:
North-Central Region

Business/Professional Training

Small Business - Other

• Tuesday, July 13, 2010
  9:00am - 12:00pm
• Location
  Santa Fe Community College
• 6401 S. Richards Ave
  Santa Fe NM, 87508
• Organized by
  Santa Fe Community College
• Additional Event Information
• Julianne Gutierrez-Ortiz, julianne.gutierrezor@sfcc.edu, (505)428-1343
  

Learn how to use unconventional tools to reach conventional goals. Learn new and creative ways to market your business and drive sales. Fee: $50
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Filed in:
South-East Region

Business/Professional Training

All Industries

• Tuesday, July 13, 2010
  1:00pm - 5:00pm
• Location
  SBDC at NMSU-Alamogordo
• 2400 Scenic Dr
  Alamagordo NM, 88310-3722
• Organized by
  Alamagordo Small Business Development Center
• Additional Event Information
• Joan Griggs, kat@nmsua.nmsu.edu, (575)439-3842
  

This is an overview of the necessary steps to take in starting a business. You will learn the proper sequence to follow in planning your business, from naming to marketing to legal entity. Instructor is Steve Stephenson. "Seating is limited, so make
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Filed in:
North-Central Region

Business/Professional Training

Small Business - Other

• Wednesday, July 14, 2010
  4:00pm - 6:00pm
• Location
  Santa Fe Community College
• 6401 S. Richards Ave.
  Santa Fe NM, 87508
• Organized by
  Santa Fe Small Business Development Center
• Additional Event Information
• Julianne Gutierrez-Ortiz, julianne.gutierrezor@sfcc.edu, (505)428-1343
  

Two-part course comprising The Essentials of Writing Mechanics and Powerful Writing for Business Professionals. Learn powerful strategies to communicate correctly and effectively in writing.
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Filed in:
North-Central Region

Business/Professional Training

All Industries

• Wednesday, July 14, 2010
  8:00am - 5:00pm
• Location
  UNM Continuing Education, South Building
• 1634 University Blvd NE
  Albuquerque NM, 87102
• Organized by
  Precise Edit
• Additional Event Information
• David Bowman, DBowman@PreciseEdit.com, (505)603-3411
  

Considering a new venture or working on a start-up business plan? Already in business but haven’t clearly defined your target customers and a marketing plan to reach them? This series is for you. Session 1 – Wednesday, July 14th 5:30-7
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Filed in:
Central Region

Business/Professional Training

All Industries

• Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - Wednesday, July 28, 2010
  5:30pm - 7:30pm
• Location
  WESST Enterprise Center
• 609 Broadway Blvd NE
  Albuquerque NM, 87102
• Organized by
  WESST
• Additional Event Information
• Lorena Schott, lschott@wesst.org, (505)246-6939
  

Learn how to use unconventional tools to reach conventional goals. Learn new and creative ways to market your business and drive sales.
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Filed in:
South-West Region

Business/Professional Training

All Industries

• Wednesday, July 14, 2010
  8:00am - 12:00pm
• Location
  SBDC at NMSU-Alamogordo
• 2400 N. Scenic Dr
  Alamagordo NM, 88310
• Organized by
  New Mexico Small Business Development Centers
• Additional Event Information
• Joan Griggs, kat@nmsua.nmsu.edu, (575)439-3842
  

If you are interested in starting your own business, this workshop is a must! You will learn about the assistance and resources available to you at the Carlsbad SBDC. By the time you leave you will know why you are going into busines; you will unders
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Filed in:
South-East Region

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Small Business - Other

• Thursday, July 15, 2010
  10:00am - 12:00pm
• Location
  Small Business Development Center
• 221 S. Canyon
  Carlsbad NM, 88220
• Organized by
  Lisa Chavez
• Additional Event Information
• Vada Mata, vmata@cavern.nmsu.edu, (575)885-9531
  

Please join us on July 15th for a no-cost, informative presentation about ACCION and how they may provide access to capital for your business. Money Management International will also have a presentation on financial education and the services they o
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Filed in:
Central Region

Business/Professional Training

All Industries

• Thursday, July 15, 2010
  10:00am - 12:00pm
• Location
  SBDC at UNM-Valencia
• 280 La Entrada Rd.
  Los Lunas NM, 87031-7633
• Organized by
  Los Lunas Small Business Development Center
• Additional Event Information
• Ruby Aragon, raragon@unm.edu, (505)925-8980
  

Meet the reporters and editors of the New Mexico Business Weekly and learn first-hand how to get a story placed in this niche publication. Learn the best ways to contact the reporters, what types of stories they cover and how many different ways ther
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Filed in:
Central Region

Business/Professional Training

All Industries

• Thursday, July 15, 2010
  11:00am - 12:00pm
• Location
  WESST Enterprise Center
• 609 Broadway Blvd NE
  Albuquerque NM, 87102
• Organized by
  WESST
• Additional Event Information
• Lorena Schott, lschott@wesst.org, (505)246-6939
  

Space-related federal spending in the State of New Mexico is $1.5 billion annually. Join us to learn about the diverse NM space industry ranging from the state-sponsored Spaceport USA to federal programs at Kirtland AFB’s Air Force Research Lab
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Filed in:
Central Region

All Event Types

Space

• Thursday, July 15, 2010
  5:30pm - 8:00pm
• Location
  Albuquerque Balloon Museum
• 9201 Balloon Museum Dr.
  Albuquerque NM, 87113
• Organized by
  Coronado Ventures Forum
• Additional Event Information
• Coronado Ventures Forum, info@cvf-nm.org, (505)662-0048
  

Want to learn how to use Microsoft Windows and find out the basics of PCs? And you prefer to learn in Spanish?This seminar held at WESST-Roswell is for you! The 4-hour seminar covers how to use and customize the Desktop, how to use Icons, find your
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Filed in:
South-East Region

Business/Professional Training

Small Business - Other

• Thursday, July 15, 2010
  9:00am - 1:00pm
• Location
  WESST- Roswell
• 500 North Main Suite 700
  Roswell NM, 88201
• Organized by
  WESST-Roswell
• Additional Event Information
• Cindy Wilson, cwsilson@wesst.org, (575)624-9850
  
• Located in the Sunwest Complex. Parking available in lot on 6th Street, by Pepper's Restaurant.

The key to business success is the ability to keep your customers coming back for more and recommend the business to their friends. Learn how to do target marketing, customer service training, and marketing your business.
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Filed in:
South-West Region

Business/Professional Training

All Industries

• Thursday, July 15, 2010
  2:00pm - 4:00pm
• Location
  DACC Workforce Development Cente
• 2345 Nevada Avenue
  Las Cruces NM, 88001
• Organized by
  New Mexico Small Business Development Centers
• Additional Event Information
• Mike Levine, sbdcinfo@nmsu.edu, (575)527-7606
  

This workshop covers the most important areas that need to be considered when starting a new business--Biz Plan,Marketing,Biz Structures,Insurance,Taxes & Bookkeeping,Funding
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Filed in:
Central Region

All Event Types

Small Business - Other

• Friday, July 16, 2010
  8:00am - 5:00pm
• Location
  SBA conference room
• 625 Silver St SW Suite # 320
  albuquerque NM, 87102
• Organized by
  SCORE
• Additional Event Information
• Ed Vickers, workshop@abqscore.org, (505)505-2488
  

This seminar is designed to introduce the participants to the basics of planning a successful business by creating a Business Plan. A Business Plan defines the business, identifies goals, and serves as a firm's resume. The basic components include a
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Filed in:
Central Region

Business/Professional Training

All Industries

• Monday, July 19, 2010
  6:00pm - 8:00pm
• Location
  Sandoval County SBDC
• 4001 Southern Blvd
  Rio Rancho NM, 87124
• Organized by
  Sandoval County SBDC
• Additional Event Information
• Melanie Martinez, sandovalsbdc@la.unm.edu, (505)867-5066
  
• Corner of Highway 528 and Southern Blvd. In the NM Bank and Trust building next to the Walgreen's.

Hands-on QuickBooks 2009 class designed for beginners. This is an introduction to basic QuickBooks features to track information needed by businesses in a language you can understand. Class is limited to 12 participants.
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Filed in:
North-West Region

Business/Professional Training

All Industries

• Monday, July 19, 2010
  9:00am - 3:00pm
• Location
  SBDC at NMSU-Grants
• 701 E. Roosevelt
  Grants NM, 87020
• Organized by
  New Mexico Small Business Development Centers
• Additional Event Information
• Pattie Alexander, pattiea@nmsu.edu, (505)287-8221
  

The Business Legal Structure Workshop is designed to assist entrepreneurs to choose the specific type of business organization that fits their needs. The following is the list of the topics we will cover: Types of business organizations: Sole Proprie
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Filed in:
Central Region

Business/Professional Training

All Industries

• Tuesday, July 20, 2010
  6:00pm - 8:00pm
• Location
  Sandoval County SBDC
• 4001 Southern Blvd
  Rio Rancho NM, 87124
• Organized by
  Sandoval County SBDC
• Additional Event Information
• Melanie Martinez, sandovalsbdc@la.unm.edu, (505)867-5066
  
• Corner of Highway 528 and Southern Blvd. In the NM Bank and Trust building next to the Walgreen's.

Monthly meeting of the Rio Bravo Technology Entrepreneurs Council (RBTEC) The RBTEC develops, mentors and nurtures entrepreneurs, providing educational opportunities, problem-solving, interaction with industry experts and other successful entrepreneu
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Filed in:
Out of State Region

All Event Types

Small Business - Other

• Tuesday, July 20, 2010
  5:00pm - 7:00pm
• Location
  Hilton Garden Inn
• 111 West University
  El Paso TX, 79902
• Organized by
  Bi-National Sustainability Laboratory
• Additional Event Information
• Lidia Caraveo, acaraveo@gmail.com, (915)534-8126