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New Mexicans to Know: This is how Fire Marshal Jessica Duron-Martinez is blazing a trail
Jessica Duron-Martinez grew up with five brothers and a sister. That brother-to-sister ratio, she said, meant that she was a bit of a tomboy. It also meant that she was pretty tough. Duron-Martinez started her career at Kirtland Air Force Base in accounting and finance, but her attention was quickly...
Here's how DEI efforts could evolve — and how companies can make them successful
It's been two years since many companies publicly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Much work still remains. Here's how an expert believes the conversation should evolve. THIS ARTICLE IS FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY. Continue reading with your subscription. Access 4 weeks of business news and insights.
These cannabis veterans are launching an Albuquerque microbusiness
A group of cannabis industry veterans is preparing to launch a vertically integrated microbusiness in Albuquerque early next year. FireFlower Craft Cannabis is focusing on bringing small-batch, boutique strains to market through its 3,800-square-foot growing operation and attached retail location located at 214 San Pedro Drive NE, adjacent to the New Mexico State Fairgrounds.
Goodwill Industries of New Mexico investigating cybersecurity incident involving its network
Goodwill Industries of New Mexico is working with a team of forensic experts to "understand the extent and implications of" what appears to be a cybersecurity incident involving its network. Albuquerque Business First contacted the Albuquerque-based nonprofit organization on Tuesday after the publication found that users of LockBit 3.0 claimed...
How Covid-19 migration, housing trends will remake the suburbs
Migration and suburbanization trends observed since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic are closely tied to housing, as households seek inventory and affordability and, perhaps, have new priorities since the pandemic. THIS ARTICLE IS FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY. Continue reading with your subscription. Access 4 weeks of business news and insights.
TLC wants to become the 'most sought-after trades employer in America'
In Albuquerque, few brands are more respected than that of TLC Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical. They are a Top Private Company, one of the largest employers in the state and a repeat Best Places to Work winner. THIS ARTICLE IS FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY. Continue reading with your subscription. Access 4...
UNM nursing school dean hired by University of Pittsburgh
Kasper heads for Pitt after leading the UNM nursing school to a 35% enrollment increase and it now has 1,100 students. 2022 Inno Under 25 Albuquerque Business First is looking for the most successful startup founders, entrepreneurs and those making waves in building the economy in New Mexico for our Inno Under 25 feature. This could be a person who has started or grown a young company or is quickly advancing and innovating at an established company or organization. The general theme around the publication will be innovation.
Rio Rancho spec project on trend for the metro's industrial market
David Torres said he's on track to deliver a 15,715-square-foot industrial space in Rio Rancho by the second quarter of 2023. 2022 Inno Under 25 Albuquerque Business First is looking for the most successful startup founders, entrepreneurs and those making waves in building the economy in New Mexico for our Inno Under 25 feature. This could be a person who has started or grown a young company or is quickly advancing and innovating at an established company or organization. The general theme around the publication will be innovation.
Expansion is on the horizon for Albuquerque ER and Hospital
Albuquerque ER and Hospital is investing and both its employees and its future growth. 2022 Inno Under 25 Albuquerque Business First is looking for the most successful startup founders, entrepreneurs and those making waves in building the economy in New Mexico for our Inno Under 25 feature. This could be a person who has started or grown a young company or is quickly advancing and innovating at an established company or organization. The general theme around the publication will be innovation.
Four New Mexicans you need to know, the August 2022 edition
Every week, Albuquerque Business First features a business leader who we believe is, well, worth knowing. Meet the four people we featured in August. 2022 Inno Under 25 Albuquerque Business First is looking for the most successful startup founders, entrepreneurs and those making waves in building the economy in New Mexico for our Inno Under 25 feature. This could be a person who has started or grown a young company or is quickly advancing and innovating at an established company or organization. The general theme around the publication will be innovation.
UNM Anderson launches new center focused on sustainable, inclusive economy in Santa Fe
The University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management is building a community of socially conscious business leaders through a partnership with the City of Santa Fe and the business accelerator Santa Fe Innovates. The Santa Fe-based Center for Responsible Entrepreneurship aims to support new and veteran entrepreneurs by providing...
These perks are why Sunny505 is a Best Place to Work
Meet the top companies in the 2022 Best Places to Work Small Category. 2022 Inno Under 25 Albuquerque Business First is looking for the most successful startup founders, entrepreneurs and those making waves in building the economy in New Mexico for our Inno Under 25 feature. This could be a person who has started or grown a young company or is quickly advancing and innovating at an established company or organization. The general theme around the publication will be innovation.
Best Places to Work – Large Category
Companies with 10 or more employees in New Mexico were eligible to be nominated for Best Places to Work. When nominations were closed, Albuquerque Business First’s survey partner, Quantum Workplace, emailed the employees of nominated companies a unique survey link. In order for a company to be eligible for the award, a certain percentage of the workforce had to complete the questionnaire, in which percentage varied by company size. Each company received a numerical score based on the results of the employee survey, with the top scorers being named honorees. The company with the highest score in each category was named the winner for that category.
Here's how prices for New Mexico's cannabis stacks up nationally
New Mexico's cannabis market is among the cheapest in the country, at least by one popular measure. High-quality New Mexico flower goes for an average of $283 an ounce, according to Price of Weed, which takes price submissions online by the thousands and crunches the numbers. It’s not a scientific survey but the data are robust enough to gain citations in government and think-tank reports.
BLS: New Mexico, most of the country, has yet to reach pre-pandemic employment levels
According to the data, New Mexico's employment levels dropped to 87.9% in May of 2020. The state has been climbing since. 2022 Inno Under 25 Albuquerque Business First is looking for the most successful startup founders, entrepreneurs and those making waves in building the economy in New Mexico for our Inno Under 25 feature. This could be a person who has started or grown a young company or is quickly advancing and innovating at an established company or organization. The general theme around the publication will be innovation.
Luna County distillery to invest $4.8 million as part of expansion
Silver City's Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery plans to boost manufacturing capacity and potentially expand into new consumer markets. 2022 Inno Under 25 Albuquerque Business First is looking for the most successful startup founders, entrepreneurs and those making waves in building the economy in New Mexico for our Inno Under 25 feature. This could be a person who has started or grown a young company or is quickly advancing and innovating at an established company or organization. The general theme around the publication will be innovation.
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