MVEDA Business on the Border Forum

The August meeting of the MVEDA Business on the Border Forum will be held on
Tuesday, August 7, 2007 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 topic, "The Las Cruces Economy is Sizzling; Now for Act II,"
will be presented by Dr. Christopher Erickson. Dr. Erickson has served on
the faculty of the NMSU Department of Economics and International Business
since 1987. He is the Executive Editor of the New Mexico Business Outlook.

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 Alliance
505 S. Main, Ste. 134 - PO Box 1299
Las Cruces, NM 88004-1299
Tel: (505) 525-2852 - Fax: (505) 523-5707
www.mveda.com

Sponsor a Las Cruces X Prize Cup School Reception

The Wirefly X Prize Cup is hosting a "Sponsor a School Reception" on Thursday, July 19th, celebrating high technology and education in Las Cruces. You are cordially invited to attend and learn how you can directly support the students in our community with the educational experience of a lifetime.

The reception will be held in the ballroom of the Ramada Palms de Las Cruces at the corner of University and Valley Drive beginning at 5:30pm. Hors d'oeuvre and drinks will be provided with music by the Dan Lambert Trio. RSVP to Jeanne Gehringer @ 505-522-4667 or by e-mail to mjeanne@zianet.com.

Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance
505 S. Main, Ste. 134 - PO Box 1299
Las Cruces, NM 88004-1299
Tel: (505) 525-2852 - Fax: (505) 523-5707
www.mveda.com

MVEDA Business on the Border Forum

The July meeting of the MVEDA Business on the Border Forum will be held on
Tuesday, July 3, 2007 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.

The July program will feature Frank Benz, Site Manager at NASA's White Sands
Test Facility.

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 Alliance
505 S. Main, Ste. 134 - PO Box 1299
Las Cruces, NM 88004-1299
Tel: (505) 525-2852 - Fax: (505) 523-5707
www.mveda.com

Las Cruces Centenial Celebration

The city is planning a celebration to commemorate the Las Cruces' 100th year of incorporation as the City of Las Cruces. While plans are still in the works, we can tell you that events will be held downtown on November 16-17, 2007 and ending with a ceremony at the City Council meeting on November 19. So mark you calendar and stay tuned for more details.

Business on the Border Forum

The June meeting of the MVEDA Business on the Border Forum will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 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. Bob DeKinder and Jonathan Benson, Director of the NMSU Creative Media Institute, will discuss the digital media initiative and its economic impact in southern New Mexico.

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.