Local Las Cruces

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

Non-Profit Networking Night
2016-03-23 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Ramada Hotel & Conference Center – Lava Lounge, 201 E University Ave, Las Cruces, NM, 88005, United States
A special networking night just for non-profits! You are invited to join dozens of non-profit agencies for an opportunity to network with one another, develop partnerships, and compete for prizes.
There will be FREE appetizers, a cash bar, and the Back of the Napkin competition. Winners of the Back of the Napkin competition will be assisted in finding grant funding for their winning program.
RSVPs are REQUIRED. For more information, or to RSVP, contact LCGCC CEO Carrie Hamblen at 575-323-1575 or email her at carrie@nmgreenchamber.com.
The Non-Profit Networking Night is co-sponsored by the Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce, the United Way of Southwest New Mexico, and the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico.

December Green Drinks at Lulu's in Mesilla
2015-12-10 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | NM
Join the staff at Lulu’s in Mesilla as the hosts of our December Green Drinks! Join us THIS Thursday, December 10th from 5:30 to 7:30 at Lulu’s in Mesilla. There will be drinks, wine, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.
This is a great opportunity for networking,meeting new friends, and learning more about our locally owned businesses.

We hope you will join us at Lulu’s in Mesilla and take advantage of Green Drinks specials, drawings, and more!
Join us THIS Thursday, December 10th from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Lulu’s in Mesilla, 1800 Avenida de Mesilla. Antix

RSVPs are appreciated.

Please RSVP to carrie@nmgreenchamber.com by Wednesday, December 9th
at 5pm so we know how many to expect.

LCGCC at the Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market
2015-11-28 08:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | NM
Join the Las Cruces Green Chamber on Saturday at the Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market, the LARGEST concentration of locally owned businesses, selling amazing goods and food.
Come by and say “Hi” to our Executive Director, talk about membership, pick up the updated Think Local First Guide, and meet some of our Board of Directors.
Support our small businesses on Saturday and stop by the Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market!
PLUS, when you shop THIS Saturday, you have a chance to win one of SEVERAL $20 gift cards to the Main Street Bistro and Ale House.

November Green Drinks: Antix, Inc
2015-11-19 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Antix, Inc, 717 W. Organ , Las Cruces, NM, 88005, United States
The Las Cruces Green Chamber is happy to hold the November Green Drinks at Antix, Inc. This is a great opportunity for networking, food, drinks, and making new friends!
The November Green Drinks takes place on Thursday, November 19th from 5:30 to 7:30pm at the Antix, Inc, 717 W. Organ in Las Cruces.
Please RSVP to carrie@nmgreenchamber.com before Wednesday, November 18th at 5pm so we know how many to expect. Or, you can call at 575-323-1575.

Lunch and Learn First Fridays: How to write Grants for Nonprofits and Businesses
2015-11-06 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho , Las Cruces, NM, 88001 , United States
Join WESST and the Las Cruces Green Chamber for the November Lunch and Learn First Friday. Cathie Fern from SCORE will provide an insightful talk on how to apply for grants, what grantors are looking for, and how to submit grant proposals. This talk is especially helpful for nonprofit organizations but can also help local businesses.
Please RSVP to carrie@nmgreenchamber.com before Thursday, November 5th at 5pm so we know how many to expect. Or, you can call at 575-323-1575.
All Lunch and Learn First Friday’s take place at the Roadrunner Room at the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. They begin at 11:30 and last approximately 1 hour. You are welcome to bring your own lunch.

October Green Drinks/VIP Reception for the Wounded Soldier Golf Tournament
2015-10-16 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Pecan Grill and Brewery, 500 S. Telshor Drive , Las Cruces, NM, 88011 , United States
Once again, the Las Cruces Green Chamber is happy to partner with the Pecan Grill and Brewery to co-host the Green Drinks/VIP Reception for the Wounded Soldier Golf Tournament. Join us for great networking opportunities, food, drinks, and an amazing silent auction, where proceeds benefit the Folds of Honor Scholarship program, honoring the sacrifices our soldiers have made for country.
The Green Drinks/VIP reception takes place on Friday, October 16th from 5:30 to 7:30pm at the Pecan Grill and Brewery, 500 S. Telshor Drive.
Please RSVP to carrie@nmgreenchamber.com before Thursday, October 15th at 5pm so we know how many to expect. Or, you can call at 575-323-1575.

Lunch and Learn First Friday: Understanding Quickbooks
2015-10-02 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho , Las Cruces, NM, 88001 , United States
Join WESST and the Las Cruces Green Chamber for the October Lunch and Learn First Friday. Arthur Gomez from EnergyWorks will provide an insightful talk on how to understand Quickbooks for your business. Whether you are just starting out or have been in business for some time, this talk will be helpful.
Please RSVP to carrie@nmgreenchamber.com before Thursday, October 1st at 5pm so we know how many to expect. Or, you can call at 575-323-1575.
All Lunch and Learn First Friday’s take place at the Roadrunner Room at the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. They begin at 11:30 and last approximately 1 hour. You are welcome to bring your own lunch.

LCGCC Annual Membership Party
2015-04-21 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Stan Fulton Center, 3rd Floor Bistro, Las Cruces , NM, 88003, United States
Join us for the Annual Membership party at the 3rd Floor Bistro in the Danny Villanueva Victory Club at the Stan Fulton Center on the NMSU Campus. There will be food, silent auction, and a cash bar available. RSVP to carrie@nmgreenchamber.com is required.

Long Lunch
2015-04-17 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Your House, ???????, ????
Take a longer lunch today; you’ve earned it! Consider taking a hike and having a picnic!

Multi-Day Event
2015-04-17 09:30 - 2015-04-20 17:15 (America/Chicago) | Las Cruces City, LC Dr, Las Cruces, NM, 88011, United States
Come party for days with us!
What better way to spend your weekend than at a 4-day long shindig held by the Businessy Business Association of Las Cruces.
Bring a suit. No Game Boys allowed.

No-Photo Event 4
2015-04-16 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Las Cruces City, LC Dr, Las Cruces, NM, 88011, United States
This event has no photo!
The fourth of a few!

No-Photo Event 3
2015-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | NM
This event has no photo!
The third of a few!

No-Photo Event 2
2015-04-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Las Cruces City, LC Dr, Las Cruces, NM, 88011, United States
This event has no photo!
The second of a few!

No-Photo Event 1
2015-04-16 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | NM
This event has no photo!
The first of a few!

Test Event 2
2015-04-16 06:00 - 07:30 (America/Chicago) | Las Cruces City, LC Dr, Las Cruces, NM, 88011, United States
Sit in on our early morning test event. It will be slightly drab and very businessy.
No Game Boys allowed.

All Day No-Photo Event
2015-04-16 | Las Cruces City, LC Dr, Las Cruces, NM, 88011, United States
This event has no photo!
It goes all day!

Test Event 1
2015-04-15 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Las Cruces City, LC Dr, Las Cruces, NM, 88011, United States
Come party with us at our test event! There will be test pizza and test refreshments for all.
Bring the kids!
Bring some friends!

Lunchtime
2015-04-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Your House, ???????, ????
Go eat a healthy lunch.

Test Event
2015-04-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | NM
