Pearl’s Place Welcomes New Stylist
It’s all about beauty for Pearl Cha, left, and Candyce Valencia of Pearl’s Place. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comCandyce Valencia is the new face at Pearl’s Place. Valencia joined the salon Aug. 1. She has been doing hair for 12 years, starting in Santa Fe and Espanola. She comes from a family of cosmetologists.
Owner Pearl Cha has been in business at her 800 Trinity location in Los Alamos for 14 years, seven of them under the name Pearl’s Place. Valencia shares her vision for the shop, Cha said.
“We want our town to be a beauty Read More
Luján Signs Discharge Petition To Force Vote On Job-Creating Export-Import Bank
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray LujánDavid Horpedahl Elected President Of LAAOR
Newly elected LAAOR President David Horpedahl
LAAOR News:
The Los Alamos Association of Realtors® (LAAOR) held its annual meeting, election and affiliates gathering this morning at the Holiday Inn Express.
The members of the association voted for officers and board members for 2016, listened to a presentation from the Family Strengths Network, and were able to interact with affiliates of the association.
The affiliates that attended the meeting were Title Guaranty, Los Alamos Gym, New Mexico Bank & Trust, Gateway Mortgage, First Mortgage, Zia Credit Union, P & L Read More
Udall Highlights Push To Expand Tech Transfer At DOE Labs, Build NM’s Economy
U.S. Senator Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
- Udall seeks input from roundtable on tech transfer legislation
ALBUQUERQUE – Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall hosted U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chairwoman Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) and DOE Acting Director of the Office of Technology Transitions Jetta Wong at Sandia National Laboratories for a roundtable discussion about improving technology transfer and creating jobs.
Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) officials joined several local businesses that were created based on technology developed at the labs to discuss Read More
HD3 Discovery Day For Garage Inventor Nov. 4-5
HD3 News:High Desert Discovery District (HD3), New Mexico Manufacturing Partnership and Qynergy are co-hosting HD3 Discovery Day™ for the Garage Inventor Nov. 4-5.
This two-day HD3 signature event is being held at the CNM Workforce Training Center in Albuquerque.
Trustees Reach $4 Million Settlement With Chevron Molycorp To Restore Natural Resources Near Questa
NMED Ryan FlynnLAHS Students Thank Metzger’s Mobile Employees
LAHS students thank Metzger’s employees. Photo by Bernadette LauritzenUdall Hosts Events At LANL And Sandia With Lead Senate Appropriations Democrat Barbara Mikulski
SENATE News:Proposals Sought For Native American Venture Acceleration Fund
RDC News:
Española – The Regional Development Corporation (RDC) has announced that proposals are being accepted through Nov. 13 for the Native American Venture Acceleration Fund (NAVAF) awards from tribally held companies.
The Fund was created to boost employment and diversify the economy in Northern New Mexico, and will make awards up to $25,000 to tribally owned companies for critical technical services that lead to leveraged revenue, job creation and diversification.
“We are anticipating a high level of interest from entrepreneurs in the Pueblo community, and are excited for new opportunities Read More
Barbee: Doing The RIGHT Thing When No One Is Looking
Business EthicsEthical business practices bring their own rewards by raising the performance and reputation of those who practice them. Businesses that set ethical guidelines and promote ethical behavior are demonstrating that honesty, respect and safety aren’t expendable when times are tough.
Businesses that are willing to go beyond the minimum legal requirements of the market and to hold themselves and their employees to a high standard of moral behavior are bright spots in today’s economy.
While hard Read More
