Business – Page 685

Garcia Richard’s Economic Development Bill Heads To Governor

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 18, 2016

Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard

STATE News:

SANTA FE – Late into the evening Wednesday, Feb. 17, the New Mexico Senate voted 38-2 in favor of passing Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, D-Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Sandoval counties, House Bill 139, the Economic Development Act Project (LEDA).

HB 139 expands the number of communities that can access local LEDA funding, by allowing for municipalities with a population between 10,000 and 35,000 to participate. The legislation was concurred by the New Mexico House on Thursday morning and heads to Gov. Susana Martinez’s desk. Read More

Yang: The Art Of Communication, The Science Of Persuasion

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 18, 2016

By ELENA YANG

Los Alamos

Can organizations be persuasive?

Why not? But let me start at the individual level.

Do you remember the last time you changed your mind because of someone’s powerful persuasion? And in what ways was that persuasion powerful? Further, if you were wrong in the first place, how easy was it for you to admit that you were wrong?

On issues for which one has little preference, like a movie a person is ambivalent about, a friend’s recommendation may suffice. On issues that are complicated and evoke strong feelings, it would take time and several presentations Read More

McDaniel Briefs Kiwanis On His New Business

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 18, 2016

Hunter McDaniel recently briefed Kiwanis on his new company in Los Alamos, UbiQD, which produces cadmium-free quantum dots. Photo by Don Casperson

KIWANIS News:

Hunter McDaniel briefed Kiwanis recently on his new company, UbiQD, located in the large greenhouse-style building near the food co-op at the entrance to Los Alamos.

McDaniel, a former employee of Los Alamos National Laboratory, grew up in Texas. His father was in the oil business, he said, and as a result, his family moved a lot. He graduated from high school in Bangkok, Thailand. Subsequently,

Employers Gain Increased Productivity And Engagement With Culture Of Wellness

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 18, 2016

HUMANA/EIU News:

LOUISVILLE, KY — Employers that establish a defined workplace culture of wellness can achieve widespread positive impact on the health and productivity of their employees while increasing engagement in company mission and goals, according to a study released today by Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) and The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).

The study, entitled “The Wellness Effect: The Impact of Workplace Programs,” explored insight into the scope, reach and impact of workplace wellness programs as well as the challenges and opportunities

Bob’s Bodacious BBQ Selected Los Alamos Small Business ‘Success Client Of The Year’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 17, 2016

Frank Good and Pam Hushman, owners of Bob’s Bodacious BBQ in Los Alamos, were honored at a reception Feb. 3 at La Fonda on the Plaza in Santa Fe. From left, Russell Wyrich, Lt. Gov. John Sanchez, Cindy Rooney, Pam Hushman, Frank Good, Stephanie Garcia Richard and Ted Lopez. Courtesy/New Mexico SBDC

SBDC News:

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UNM-Los Alamos has selected Bob’s Bodacious BBQ, Restaurant and Catering as the Small Business “Success Client of the Year”.

Bob’s Bodacious BBQ is independently owned and operated by Frank Good and Pam Hushman. Both Frank and Pam assumed ownership Read More

Chamber Hosts Pig + Fig Grand Opening Feb. 25

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 17, 2016

Pig + Fig Executive Chef/owner Laura Hamilton, left, with Sous Chef Jessica Martinez. Courtesy photo

BUSINESS News:

The community is invited to the Pig + Fig Grand Opening celebration at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25 at 35 Rover Blvd. in White Rock.

The bakery and café serves breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday as well as various food pairing dinners throughout the month.

Executive Chef/owner Laura Hamilton leads the kitchen with a menu that features sweet and savory dishes like their signature hot pig + fig, the triple pig quiche, assorted butter croissants, French-style macaroons, tarts, Read More

Barclay: A Good Home Investment Trend

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 17, 2016

By PAULA BARCLAY

RE/MAX of Los Alamos

People often ask me what are good investments to make in their home.

One of the fastest growing trends I’m seeing is the installation of ductless, mini-split heat pumps. They’re quick and easy to install, offer room-by-room temperature control, good air filtration and are very quiet. They’re also energy-efficient. Compared to large, single-zone, ducted AC, these units are zoned so every room has a thermostat.

These systems are called ‘split systems’ because they consist of two components: an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. The indoor

Luján Introduces Bill To Create Jobs By Increasing Partnerships Between Businesses And National Labs

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 16, 2016

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján, of New Mexico’s Third District, introduced legislation Friday Feb. 12, to increase partnerships between businesses and national laboratories that spur economic growth and create new jobs.

Luján’s legislation authorizes a dedicated fund to provide for the government’s share of Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA) that support maturing lab technology and transferring it to the private sector.

Cooperative Research

WIPP Update: Learn How To Do Business With WIPP

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 16, 2016

WIPP News:

Eddy-Lea County Area companies interested in learning how to do business with the Department of Energy and the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant are invited to join a live webcast from Albuquerque, NM on Thursday, February 18.

Details, including how to participate in the meeting via live streaming over the Internet, are provided below:

Join the Webcast

The meeting is being live streamed over the Internet for stakeholders who cannot attend in person. To log into the webcast, click on the below URL and enter the password.

Live stream

Senate Rules Oks Measure To Raise Minimum Wage

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 16, 2016

Sen. Bill Soules

STATE News:

SANTA FE ― The Senate Rules Committee voted a do-pass Saturday on Senate Joint Resolution 18 (SJR 18) that would let voters decide in the November general election whether to raise the statewide minimum wage.

SJR 18, sponsored by Sen. Bill Soules (D-37- Doña Ana), would base the wage increase on the annual rate of inflation and each increase could not exceed 4%. The minimum wage in New Mexico hasn’t changed since 2009 when it increased to $7.50 an hour, despite price increases across the board for housing,

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