Local Las Cruces

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.

June 2nd First Friday: "The Challenges of being Self-Employed"
2017-06-02 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho , Las Cruces, NM, 88001 , United States
Join our panel of sole proprietors as they discuss the challenges of being self-employed and share their successes. This is a great panel discussion to attend if you own your own business or are thinking of starting one. The panel will feature Eva S. John from Creative Consulting Solutions, Aaron Sharrat from Fresh Food Truck, and more. RSVP at agarcia@wesst.org

May 5th First Friday: How to Have a High Impact Nonprofit
2017-05-05 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho , Las Cruces, NM, 88001 , United States
Join the Executive Director of Ngage New Mexico, Frank Lopez, as he shares what qualities nonprofit organizations must consider in order to be a High Impact nonprofit. The event is free to the public. RSVP to agarcia@wesst.org

April 7th First Friday: Maximizing Excel for your Business or Nonprofit
2017-04-07 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library RoadRunner Room, 200 E. Picacho , Las Cruces , NM, 88001 , United States
Join WESST’s Manny Morales as he gives a workshop on how to plug in formulas to track membership for nonprofits, cash flow, and much more. Don’t be intimidated by creating formulas to make your work easier. The event is free to the public. RSVP’s to agarcia@wesst.org

Friday, March 24th, 2017: Ribbon Cutting for Painted Skies Health Coaching/Grand RE-Opening for downtown desert Yoga
2017-03-24 16:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | downtown desert yoga, 303 S. Alameda , Las Cruces, New Mexico , 88001
Join us for the Ribbon Cutting for Painted Skies Health Coaching AND the Grand RE-Opening for downtown desert yoga!
In addition to the ribbon cuttings, there will be FREE Health & Weight loss Consultations
and
Free yoga classes all day
8:30 am Hot 26 FM
12:00 pm Focused Flow
1:30 ANY Body Class
3:00 Discussion on Sustainable Movement and how it applies to yoga / Q&A Clinic –
4:15 Ebb & Flow
On-site, day-of Class Pass Specials
Fresh the food truck and DJ Mateo will be arriving at 4:30 as will the Odd Lab Fire Dancers who will perform immediately after the ribbon cutting (5 minute circus act) and at dusk (7 or 7:30) for 30 minutes.

Lunch and Learn First Friday: How to Train Your Employees
2016-06-03 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho , Las Cruces, NM, 88001 , United States

Lunch and Learn First Friday: Setting Business Goals
2016-05-06 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho , Las Cruces, NM, 88001 , United States

LCGCC Annual Membership Meeting
2016-04-27 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Ramada Palms, Las Cruces, NM, United States

Ribbon Cutting for Aria Wellness
2016-04-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Aria Wellness Center, 3850 Foothills Dr. , Las Cruces, NM, United States

Green Drinks at Mesilla Valley Design Center
2016-04-06 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Mesilla Valley Design Center, 909 W. Amador, Las Cruces, United States

Lunch and Learn First Friday: Entrepreneurship 101
2016-04-01 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Denver) | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho , Las Cruces, NM, 88001 , United States
Do you have a great business or product idea but don’t know where to start? Are you overwhelmed with the process of starting a business or launching an incredible, new product but are nervous about taking the right steps? Being an entrepreneur should not be a scary venture and our April First Friday will show you how to take the right steps!
Zetdi Runyan Sloan, Director for the Technology Incubator at the Arrowhead Center, will help you develop your ideas into a working plan, connect with resources in the area and abroad, understand the necessary steps to get started, and understand the common challenges entrepreneurs face.
If you have an idea that you want to develop into a successful business or product, this is a First Friday you don’t want to miss.
Join WESST and the Las Cruces Green Chamber, THIS
Friday, April 1st from 11:30 to 12:30 at the
Thomas Branigan Memorial Library ROADRUNNER Room, 200 E. Picacho Ave.
Please note that we cannot have food or drink in the RoadRunner Room. Bottled water is allowed.
It is free and open to the public.
You are encouraged to bring materials to take notes!
Please RSVP here to Alicia Garcia at WESST by Thursday, March 31st at 5pm so we know how many to expect. Or, email WESST Program Coordinator Alicia Garcia at .
agarcia@wesst.org
