EVERY BODY EATS - September 26th, 2008 – January 4th, 2009
What's in the food you eat? Is breakfast really that important? How have food and portion sizes changed over the years? Are you eating enough fruits and vegetables? Families, children, and school groups can find out the answers to these questions and more in Every Body Eats a highly interactive exhibition that explores nutrition and how to make informed healthy choices. The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry's newest small exhibit, Every Body Eats. The 800 sq. ft. exhibit will feature hands-on interactives on nutrition that appeal to children and their families. The exhibit will feature bilingual (English/Spanish) text panels.
The LCMNH is free and open to the public. If you need an accommodation for a disability to enable you to fully participate, please contact us 48 hours before the event or program at (575) 522-3120.
The Las Cruces Museum of Natural History is located next to JCPenney in the Mesilla Valley Mall and is funded by the City of Las Cruces. Call the museum at 522-3120 for more information on hikes, exhibits, classes or tours. Our web address is: http://www.las-cruces.org/Public-Services/museums/nmh.stm
Thursday, October 30, 2008
November 2008 Business on the Border Forum
The November meeting of the MVEDA Business on the Border Forum will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM at the Best Western Mesilla Valley Inn Columbus Conference Center. The meeting will begin with a hot entree buffet followed by an update from MVEDA staff.
John Munoz, site director for Sitel, will be the featured speaker for November’s luncheon. Sitel is one of Las Cruces’ major employers and provides customer and technical support services for Direct TV.
Luncheon cost is $10.00 per person, payable by cash, check or major credit card. The meeting is open to the public and reservations are not required.
Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance505 S. Main, Ste. 134 – PO Box 1299
Las Cruces, NM 88004-1299
Tel: (575) 525-2852 – Fax: (575) 523-5707
www.mveda.com
Monday, October 20, 2008
Mesilla Digital Imaging Workshops in Southern New Mexico
The Mesilla Digital Imaging Workshops is in its first season of operation in southern New Mexico, offering 2-5 day intermediate and professional level workshops in all aspects of digital imaging, as well as commercial, aesthetic and composition workshops for photographers and artists.
The Mesilla Workshops are directed by professional staff from across the nation with years of expertise. The faculty is comprised of photographic educators and writers who are widely published and exhibited photographers and artists in every aspect of the medium: aesthetic, technical and studio.
A state-of-the-art digital lab offers large format printers, professional scanners, a Smart classroom, and a commercial studio set-up in a comfortable, professional environment. Educational partners include Adobe, Alien Skin, Canon USA, DXO, Giottos, Lexar, Microtek, Moab/Legion, Photo Techniques magazine and Wacom.
The MDIW facility is part of the Preston Contemporary Art Center, located in Mesilla, NM near the historic “La Mesilla” Plaza and a short drive to White Sands National Monument, where some on-location workshops are scheduled.
Visit www.mesillaworkshops.com for current class schedule and descriptions, faculty bios and easy online registration.
The Mesilla Workshops are directed by professional staff from across the nation with years of expertise. The faculty is comprised of photographic educators and writers who are widely published and exhibited photographers and artists in every aspect of the medium: aesthetic, technical and studio.
A state-of-the-art digital lab offers large format printers, professional scanners, a Smart classroom, and a commercial studio set-up in a comfortable, professional environment. Educational partners include Adobe, Alien Skin, Canon USA, DXO, Giottos, Lexar, Microtek, Moab/Legion, Photo Techniques magazine and Wacom.
The MDIW facility is part of the Preston Contemporary Art Center, located in Mesilla, NM near the historic “La Mesilla” Plaza and a short drive to White Sands National Monument, where some on-location workshops are scheduled.
Visit www.mesillaworkshops.com for current class schedule and descriptions, faculty bios and easy online registration.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
The October meeting of the MVEDA Business on the Border Forum
The October meeting of the MVEDA Business on the Border Forum will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM at the Best Western Mesilla Valley Inn Columbus Conference Center. The meeting will begin with a hot entree buffet followed by an update from MVEDA staff.
This month’s featured speaker will be New Mexico Deputy Land Commissioner Dennis Garcia. As Deputy Land Commissioner, his duties include negotiations with federal, state and private land owners to protect natural resources, and to generate economic growth when feasible.
Luncheon cost is $10.00 per person, payable by cash, check or major credit card. The meeting is open to the public and reservations are not required.
For those that missed last month’s Business on the Border Forum, the International Symposium for Personal and Commercial Spaceflight (ISPCS) will be held October 21-24. “Space Week in New Mexico” will kick off with the Leonard R. Sugerman Public Forum on Tuesday, October 21 at the Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. This free event will focus on who in the local area is making money now from space related business and current opportunities for local businesses at Spaceport America.
The Symposium will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, October 22-23, at the Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, focusing on “Positioning for Profit”. ISPCS registration and information is available on the web @ www.ispcs.com or by e-mail to nmsgc@nmsu.edu.
Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance505 S. Main, Ste. 134 – PO Box 1299
Las Cruces, NM 88004-1299
Tel: (575) 525-2852 – Fax: (575) 523-5707
www.mveda.com
Friday, September 5, 2008
Upcoming Economic Development Events
The 24th Annual Career Expo is a two-day career fair, co-sponsored by the College of Engineering and Career Services. The event is coordinated by Career Services and will be held in the Corbett Center Ballrooms. Tuesday, September 16th, is reserved for those who major in Business, Agriculture & Liberal Arts; Wednesday, September 17th, is for Engineering, Science, and Technology majors. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on both days. For more information contact Roseanne Bensley, Event Coordinator, Career Services at 646-1631 or by e-mail expo@nmsu.edu.
On Tuesday, October 7, 2008, MVEDA will host the monthly “Business on the Border Forum” luncheon at the Best Western Mesilla Valley Inn beginning at 11:30 a.m. State Land Commissioner Patrick Lyons will be the featured speaker.
On Wednesday, October 8, 2008, Doña Ana Community College will host the “Workforce Summit 2008” at the Hotel Encanto beginning at 7:30 a.m. The event will feature Franklin-Covey Facilitator Clyde Burch. Early bird registration of $60 ends September 10th. For information or registration call 527-7776 or see http://dacc.nmsu.edu/ctp/summit08.shtm.
Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance
505 S. Main, Ste. 134 – PO Box 1299
Las Cruces, NM 88004-1299
Tel: (575) 525-2852 – Fax: (575) 523-5707
www.mveda.com
On Tuesday, October 7, 2008, MVEDA will host the monthly “Business on the Border Forum” luncheon at the Best Western Mesilla Valley Inn beginning at 11:30 a.m. State Land Commissioner Patrick Lyons will be the featured speaker.
On Wednesday, October 8, 2008, Doña Ana Community College will host the “Workforce Summit 2008” at the Hotel Encanto beginning at 7:30 a.m. The event will feature Franklin-Covey Facilitator Clyde Burch. Early bird registration of $60 ends September 10th. For information or registration call 527-7776 or see http://dacc.nmsu.edu/ctp/summit08.shtm.
Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance
505 S. Main, Ste. 134 – PO Box 1299
Las Cruces, NM 88004-1299
Tel: (575) 525-2852 – Fax: (575) 523-5707
www.mveda.com
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