Local Las Cruces

Learn Something Local
2018-02-25 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Let Them Eat Cake, 1001 E. University, Las Cruces, NM, 88001, United States
Event details coming soon!

Ribbon Cutting for SBH Web Designs
2018-02-21 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Dona Ana Counties United, 151 S. Walnut, Ste B13, Las Cruces, NM, 88005, United States
Please join us as we celebrate one of our newest members, SBH Web Designs, with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, February 21st at the home site of Doña Ana Ana Counties United. Steven Harris, founder of SBH Web Designs, is proud to feature one of his clients in this celebratory event. The open house at Doña Ana Ana Counties United will be from 4:30 to 6pm and the ribbon cutting takes place at 5pm.

March Green Drinks at We are IT
2018-02-14 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for our March Green Drinks at We are IT, a local computing and networking company that covers a wide range of solutions including; website design and development; web maintenance and updates; web hosting; graphic design; excellent training, hardware repair, and computer and networking services. They are dedicated to serving businesses, individuals and non-profits in Doña Ana County.
Our March Green Drinks is a great opportunity to support a local business, enjoy great food and beverages, and experience wonderful opportunities for networking and making new friends.
RSVPs are requested. RSVP here or by emailing LCGCC CEO/President Carrie Hamblen at carrie@locallascruces.com
RSVPs needed by Wednesday, March 14th at 5pm.

Ribbon Cutting for Beck's Roasting House and Creamery
2018-01-27 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Beck’s Roasting House and Creamery, 130 N. Mesquite, Las Cruces, NM, 88004, United States
Join us on Saturday, January 27th for the open house and Grand Re-Opening/Ribbon Cutting for Beck’s Roasting House and Creamery. The open house begins at 1pm, the ribbon cutting takes place at 1:30. There will be samples of their newly launched ice cream line, coffee, and much more!

Green Drinks at Full Circle Health Services
2018-01-24 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Full Circle Health, 210 W. Las Cruces Avenue, Las Cruces, NM, 88004, United States
Join us for the first Green Drinks of the year at Full Circle Health, located at 210 W. Las Cruces Avenue. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends, network with others, and support a local business. Light snacks and beverages will be served. RSVP to carrie@locallascruces.com

Ribbon Cutting for Color Me Cruces mural
2018-01-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | North side of Instacopy building, 318 N. Downtown Mall, Las Cruces, NM, 88004, United States
Join us for the ribbon cutting for the Color Me Cruces Mural on the north side of the Instacopy building, 318 N. Downtown Mall. The triple ribbon cutting begins at 10am!

December Green Drinks: Salud! de Mesilla
2017-12-13 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Salud! de Mesilla, 1800 Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces, 88005, United States
Join the Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce for the December Green Drinks at Salud! de Mesilla, located at 1800 Avenida de Mesilla. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, make new friends, and make valuable business connections. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Come learn about the incredible food, catering opportunities, and entertainment that Salud! de Mesilla can provide to your business or group!

Moms Clean Air Force-New Mexico Moms & Docs Health Summit
2017-12-01 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Good Samaritan Society, 3025 Terrace Drive, Las Cruces, 88011, United States
Here in New Mexico, we see the health impacts of pollution close up and personal.
Proposed budget cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would cripple or eliminate programs that help protect our families from pollution in our local communities. In advance of a December vote in Congress on EPA’s budget, Moms Clean Air Force is highlighting the health impacts of pollution in Southern New Mexico and the role of EPA in protecting our health.
Together with local partners, such as the Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce, Moms Clean Air Force will host a panel discussion in Las Cruces on December 1st featuring community leaders, health professionals, and moms. Join us to learn about the health impacts of pollution in our communities — and take action against proposed cuts to EPA’s budget.
The panel will begin at 3:30pm.
It is free and open to the public.

December First Friday: Maximize Linkedin for your Business and Career
2017-12-01 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Denver) | Thomas Branigan Library RoadRunner Room, 200 E. Picacho, Las Cruces, 88001, United States
For many on the job market or connected with various professional circles, social media sites like Linkedin are popular. However, many folks don’t use Linkedin to its fullest potential.
Join Leah Messina, CEO and Founder of Sinuate Media, who will lead a workshop on how to Maximize Linkedin for your Business or Career. Leah will talk about strategies to use in posting on Linkedin, ways to fill out your profile, and how to market yourself for the job market.

Pulse of Las Cruces
2017-11-30 11:30 - 13:15 (America/Chicago) | Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E. University Ave, Las Cruces, NM, 88003, United States
In partnership with the Greater Chamber of Las Cruces and the Las Cruces Hispanic Chamber, the Green Chamber is honored to be co-sponsoring the Pulse of Las Cruces luncheon.

Tickets are $30. To register and RSVP, call the Greater Chamber at 575-524-1968 or email Brandi Misquez at bmisquez@lascruces.org

Green Drinks at Salud! de Mesilla
2017-11-29 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Salud! de Mesilla, 1800 Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces, 88005, United States
Join Russell and Christopher and the whole Salud! crew for a lovely evening of networking, meeting new friends, laughter, and great food and drinks!
The November Green Drinks will take place on Wednesday, November 29th from 5:30 to 7:30pm at 1800 Avenida de Mesilla.
It is free and open to the public but RSVP’s are requested. Please RSVP by November 28th by emailing LCGCC CEO/President Carrie Hamblen at carrie@locallascruces.com.

Ribbon Cutting for Pips Ink Photography
2017-11-11 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Pips Ink Photography, 207 Avenida de Mesilla, ste F, Las Cruces, NM, 88005, United States
Join us for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Pips Ink Photography, located at 207 Avenida de Mesilla Suite F, Las Cruces, NM 88005. The event will take place from 4:30 to 5:30pm. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.

November Green Drinks: American Document Services
2017-11-08 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | American Document Services, 300 N 17th St # A, Las Cruces, 88005, United States
Join the Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce for the November Green Drinks at American Document Serivces, located at 300 N. 17th Street. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, make new friends, and make valuable business connections. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Come learn about the incredible services that American Document Services can provide to your business or group!

November First Friday: CANCELLED due to city elections
2017-11-03 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Thomas Branigan Library RoadRunner Room, 200 E. Picacho, Las Cruces, 88001, United States
Due to city elections, the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library Roadrunner room will be used for voting. Therefore, we will be cancelling our November First Friday.

Ribbon Cutting: Lost Cruces Escape Room
2017-10-27 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Lost Cruces Escape Room, 755 S. Telshor Blvd, Suite G4, Las Cruces, NM, 88011, United States
Join us in celebrating the Grand Opening of Lost Cruces Escape Room on Friday, October 27th from 4:30 to 7pm. The ribbon cutting will take place at 5:30pm.
There will be networking, light hors d’oeuvres, red/white wine, guided tours of the rooms, AND, free micro-games every 15 minutes, beginning at 4:30pm.
We hope you will join us in celebrating this great new addition to the Las Cruces community!

October Green Drinks: Mesilla Park Healing Arts
2017-10-25 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Mesilla Park Healing Arts, 121 Wyatt Drive, Las Cruces, 88005, United States
Join the Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce for the October Green Drinks at Mesilla Park Healing Arts, located at 121 Wyatt Drive. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, make new friends, and make valuable business connections. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Come learn about the services and goods that Mesilla Park Healing Arts provides to the community!

Ribbon Cutting: RETHINK Realty
2017-10-24 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | RETHINK Realty, 606 Mesquite, Las Cruces, NM, 88001, United States
Join us in celebrating the Grand Opening of the NEW office of RETHINK Realty on Tuesday, October 24th from 4:30 to 6pm. The ribbon cutting will take place at 5pm.
Thee will be snacks, beverages, and information available about the services provided by RETHINK Realty.
We hope you will join us in celebrating the great work of RETHINK Realty!

Learn Something Local: Bottle Cutting & Wine Flights!
2017-10-15 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Amaro Winery, 402 S. Melendres Street, Las Cruces, NM, 88005, United States
The Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce and Amaro Winery present the October Learn Something Local event: Bottle Cutting & Wine Flights.
Join us for the next Learn Something Local event with Amaro Winery and the Las Cruces Green Chamber on Sunday, October 15th from 2 to 4pm.
For $25.00, you will receive a hands-on workshop on how to make glass bottle planters, vases, AND glassess (from wine bottles)!
Plus, you will get complimentary wine flight AND bamboo planter.
To buy tickets, go to https://holdmyticket.com/event/293358

October First Friday: Building your Customer Service
2017-10-06 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Denver) | Thomas Branigan Library RoadRunner Room, 200 E. Picacho, Las Cruces, 88001, United States
For every business, customer service is key for success. And, if your customer service is weak, your business may be impacted.
Join Jennifer Bales, the Executive Director of the Visit Las Cruces for a talk on Building your Customer Service. What tools do you need to strengthen your customer service? How can you train your employees to provide customer service that will keep people coming back again and again.

Green Drinks at Dental Associates PA
2017-09-21 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Dental Associates PA, 2205 S. Solano, Las Cruces, NM, 88005, United States
RSVP TODAY for our September Green Drinks at Dental Associates, PA on THURSDAY, September 21st at 5:30pm. RSVP to Carrie@locallascruces.com
Join us THIS THURSDAY, September 21st from 5:30 to 7:30 for our monthly Green Drinks at Dental Associates, PA!

This is a great opportunity to network for your business, make new friends, and support other local businesses!

There will be yummy food from Andele’s, red and white wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.
RSVP here by 5pm, WEDNESDAY, September 20th! Or email LCGCC CEO/President Carrie Hamblen at carrie@locallascruces.com

Dental Associates PA is located at 2205 S. Solano.

Ribbon Cutting for the Doña Ana Arts Council
2017-09-21 16:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Dona Ana Arts Council, 1740 Calle de Mercado, Las Cruces, NM, 88005, United States
Join us in celebrating the new location of the Doña Ana Arts Council THIS THURSDAY, September 21st at 4:30 at 1740 Calle De Mercado
Come see the new location of the Doña Ana Arts Council, learn about their programs, and get a tour of their community spaces.

THIS THURSDAY, September 21st at 4:30 at 1740 Calle De Mercado!

See you there!

Amaro Winery's launch of the Monumental Wine Series!
2017-09-20 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Amaro Winery, 402 S. Melendres Street, Las Cruces, NM, 88005, United States
Amaro Winery has partnered up with Friends of Organ Mountains Desert Peaks and Wayne Suggs Photography. You are invited to a very “Monumental Event” on Wednesday, September 20th at 6pm.

Amaro is proud to introduce a new series of specially produced wines that highlight the special features of our majestic Organ Mountains. Each wine will display a stunning label that features photography by Wayne Suggs. To lend our community support to the Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument, a portion of the proceeds of every bottle of these special wines sold, will be donated directly to Friends.

So be sure to stop by Amaro Winery at 402 S. Melendres on Sept. 20th at 6pm. We will have a brief presentation of the wines, then an evening of live music, food trucks available on site, and free tastings of each of these new wines. Help us support our community and enjoy some excellent wine!

A huge thanks to Amaro Winery, Wayne Suggs Photography and the Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks for bringing this great collaboration to fruition!

September First Friday: The Do's and Don'ts of Grant Writing for the Small Nonprofit
2017-09-08 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Denver) | Thomas Branigan Library RoadRunner Room, 200 E. Picacho, Las Cruces, 88001, United States
For every nonprofit, finding a funding source is always a challenge. And now, in times of limited funding sources, applying for grants and then being awarded funds is becoming more challenging and complex.

Join Ruth Juare of Juare Consulting as she discusses the common challenges that nonprofits experience when looking for funding, grant applications, and fulfilling grant deliverables. She will share with you her expertise in finding grants and how you can prepare your nonprofit to be in the best position to receive funding.

August Green Drinks: Chala's Wood Fire Grill
2017-08-30 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Chala’s Wood Fire Grill, 2790 Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces, NM, 88005, United States
Join us on Wednesday, August 30th for our monthly Green Drinks at Chala’s Wood Fire Grill, 2790 Avenida de Mesilla. The event takes place from 5:30 to 7:30pm and is FREE. Come to network, make new friends, and support one of our great local businesses.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, August 29th at 5pm to carrie@locallascruces.com.

NonProfit Networking Night
2017-08-23 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Grapevine Plaza, 3900 W. Picacho, Las Cruces, NM, 88007, United States
Join the Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce as we host the Nonprofit Networking Night on Wednesday, August 23rd at the Grapevine Plaza, 3900 W. Picacho. The event will be from 5:30 to 8pm and will include appetizers, a cash bar, great networking opportunities, and the “Tell us Your Story” contest. The event if FREE but RSVP’s are required.
Please RSVP to carrie@locallascruces.com before Tuesday, August 22nd at 5pm.

Learn Something Local: Computers & Cocktails with We are I.T.
2017-08-14 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | We are I.T., 3880 Foothills Rd., Ste A, Las Cruces, NM, 88011, United States
Join We are I.T. and the Las Cruces Green Chamber for the next Learn Something Local event on Monday, August 14th at the offices of We are I.T. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Their offices are located at 3880 Foothills Rd, Ste A. (In the Community Action Agency building).
Bring your computers and learn about Cyber Security, Website Wisdom, and what you can do with your Fabulous Photos! The workshop will teach you security tips for your computer, some quick and easy ways to improve your website, and ways you can scan, edit, and post your photos.
Cost is $20 per person and includes the workshop, cocktails, and snacks.
Purchase tickets here

August First Friday: How to talk to the Media
2017-08-04 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Thomas Branigan Library RoadRunner Room, 200 E. Picacho, Las Cruces, 88001, United States
Please join WESST and the Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce for our FREE August First Friday “How to Talk to the Media” on Friday, August 4th at the Branigan Library RoadRunner Room from 11:30 to 12:30pm.

When you run a small business, or volunteer for a local nonprofit, one of the most difficult things to learn is how to effectively talk about what you do to the media. Join Jason Gibbs, Business Manager of the Las Cruces Sun News, Marty Racine, Managing Editor of the Las Cruces Bulletin, and Fred Martino, Director of Content at KRWG TV/FM for a panel discussion about ways to tell your story so you get coverage in our local media. Following the panel discussion, there will be opportunities to ask questions.
Bring your business cards!

RSVP to agarcia@wesst.org by Thursday, August 4th

August 5th First Friday: "Talking to the Media about your Business or Nonprofit"
2017-08-04 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library RoadRunner Room, 200 E. Picacho , Las Cruces , NM, 88001 , United States
Join Las Cruces Sun News Business Editor Jason Gibbs, Las Cruces Bulletin Managing Editor Marty Racine, and Director of Content at KRWG FM/TV Fred Martino as they share tips and techniques you can use when talking to the media.

Ribbon Cutting for Picacho Living by N2 Publishing
2017-08-03 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Home by R. Hines Construction, 1630 Stone Ridge Court, Las Cruces, NM, 88007, United States
Please join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate Picacho Living by N2 Publishing on Thursday, August 3rd. The Open House takes place from 4:30 to 6:30 and the ribbon cutting will be at 5:30pm.

Ribbon Cutting for the ReStore and Mesilla Valley Habitat for Humanity
2017-06-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | The ReStore and Mesilla Valley Habitat for Humanity, 2301 S. Main, Las Cruces , NM, 88005, United States
Join us for the Ribbon Cutting for the ReStore and Mesilla Valley Habitat for Humanity on Saturday, June 17th at noon as we celebrate 10 years of building homes for those in need.
