Each month the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce receives dozens of requests for job opportunities in the area. In an effort to provide greater benefits to its membership, the Chamber is now allowing members to list employment opportunities to the public on Chamber’s website, www.lascruces.org.
Job listings on the Chamber website will be listed under the “Area Employment” link on the left-side navigation bar. Listings have no word limit and will even allow applicants to send in a resume directly to a contact of the member’s choosing.
Members can email their job listings to Joel Courtney, Chamber communication director, at jcourtney@lascruces.org. Listings should include a job description, member organization name and contact email. Members may also choose to list benefits and pay range offered.
admin, September 2nd 2010 |
Posted in General Announcements
The Southern NM Society for Human Resource Management, in cooperation with Kemp Smith, LLP, invites all Human Resources, Government and Business Professionals to join us for the 26th Annual Southern NM SHRM Employment Law Update on Friday, September 24, 2010, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Experienced attorneys from Kemp Smith will discuss current issues and best practices concerning: FMLA & Litigation, Immigration, Health Care Reform, COBRA, Workplace Violence, 10 Reasons Employers Get Sued & Unions in the Workplace. They’re known for presenting financially relevant legal information in a straight forward & easy to digest manner. Following their sound advice can save your organization lots of money.
Our theme this year, Going Green is Easy!, is the culmination of our local SHRM Chapter’s 2010 strategy to embrace a Green Business Philosophy. Corporate sponsor & exhibitor spots are still available.
The investment is $199 for Guests, $149 for SNMSHRM Members, & $49 for Students. This includes a continental breakfast and a delicious luncheon. Please RSVP no later than Monday, September 13, 2010 to the chapter website, www.mysnmshrm.org, and pay online with a credit card. (Click on the red “ELU 2010” button on the left.) Check-in for the full-day seminar on Friday, September 24, 2010, starts promptly at 7:30 am and is located at the Hilton Garden Inn, 2550 S. Don Roser Dr., Las Cruces, NM 88011.
Help reduce waste in our Las Cruces (Corralitos) Landfill by recycling your gently used work professional clothing and accessories. Bring your items to the meeting and we’ll deliver them to TeamWorks for you!
admin, August 18th 2010 |
Posted in General Announcements, Non Profit Resources, Special Events
The Dona Ana County Extension Service is accepting applications for the 2010-2011 Master Gardener Program.
Applications are available at garden centers and at the Dona Ana County Extension office at 530 N. Church Street. Applications must be submitted by Aug. 20 for the 14 week course. The class fee is $80 to cover materials.
For more information, call the Dona Ana County Extension office at 575-525-6649.
The Extension Master Gardener Program is a volunteer gardening program that was established in 1972 and exists in all fifty states. Volunteers are given an intensive training program in plant basics, plant cultural requirements, landscape design principles, and other gardening topics. The volunteers then serve the community under the direction of the County Extension Service.
admin, August 18th 2010 |
Posted in General Announcements, Local Agency News, Opportunities to Learn
Professional Grant Development Workshop
Master the techniques of writing superior and winning proposals
September 28 -30, 2010
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
To be held at:
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Sponsored by: The Grant Training Center
This intensive three-day grant proposal workshop is geared for:
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1) those who wish to strengthen their grant writing skills and
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2) beginners who wish to acquire and master the techniques of preparing, writing and winning proposals from various funding agencies. The center of attention will be on how to effectively tell the story that leads to funding, be it for the researcher in the sciences and social sciences, educator and non-profit professional.
Participants Will Learn How To:
Our ultimate goal is:
For each participant who wishes to develop a proposal, to walk away with a product that includes the grant design, abstract and budget.
*Space is limited, and since this class fills-up quickly, it is on a first-come, first-serve basis.*
Workshop Fee:
$595.00 (including tuition, materials, certificate of completion, and continental breakfast)
Rebate of $50.00 per person is given for two or more registrants from the same organization.
To Register:
Please visit our website, www.granttrainingcenter.com
Or call us toll free at (866)-704-7268 or (571) 257-8864
admin, August 17th 2010 |
Posted in General Announcements, Non Profit Resources
The Fall Investment Management Forum for Endowments & Foundations
September 27-29, 2010
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
McLean, Virginia
As we prepare to release the full program agenda we would like to give you a preview of the program from the highlighted sessions and speakers listed below. This timely program will discuss at-length the dynamics characterizing the current environment and how institutions might address the challenges inherent in uncertain and volatile markets. The program will feature many leading thinkers and seasoned practitioners along with your esteemed peer institutions – including in a broad cross-section of discussion topics on investment strategies and geographies around the globe. We hope you’ll take this opportunity to join us by registering today.
For the purpose of arranging your travel, please note that our opening reception begins on Sunday, September 26th at 6:00pm. The general sessions will commence at 8:00am on Monday morning, September 27th and conclude at 1:30pm on Wednesday, September 29th.
Click here to view the agenda or click here for the registration form.
admin, August 16th 2010 |
Posted in General Announcements, Non Profit Resources, Special Events
The City of Las Cruces will accept applications for the 2010 fall swim lessons beginning
Monday, August 16th through Friday, August 27 th.
Applications will be available at the Mondy Castañeda Service Center, 1501 E. Hadley, Monday through Friday from 8 am–5 pm. The swim lessons will be held at the new Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center, 1401 E. Hadley Avenue.
Selection for the program will be by lottery only. Only parents or legal guardians will be allowed to enter one application per family (up to five children). Parents may apply for either a morning or afternoon time slot. City staff will draw the names of participants until enrollment has reached maximum capacity. Selected participants will be notified on Monday, August 30th.
Two sessions will be offered, click here to view schedule.
The fee for session I is $20 for parent/child, preschool and beginning swimmers. Adults and older youth will be $27.50. The fee for session II are $40 for parent/child, preschool and beginning swimmers. Adults and older children are $55. Payment will be accepted at Mondy Castañeda Service Center from Tuesday, August 31st through Friday, September 10th from 8 am–5 pm. Any slots not taken or paid for by the deadline will be offered for open registration on a first come-first served basis. Birth certificates for those under the age of 18 are required.
For more information contact Parks & Recreation at 575/541-2550. The TTY number is 575/541-2661.
admin, August 13th 2010 |
Posted in General Announcements
Draft Sustainability Plan Available, Open Houses Scheduled
The City of Las Cruces’ Sustainability Program will host two public open houses to review the draft Sustainability Action Plan. Both events will be held at City Hall (700 N Main Street), in the second floor conference room 2007-A at the following times:
Wednesday, September 1st, 2:00pm to 8:00pm
Thursday, September 2nd, 9am to 1:00pm
Because these are open houses, participants may arrive at any time and stay as long as they wish. Topics addressed in the plan include clean energy, water conservation, recycling and solid waste, pollution prevention, and more. To download the draft plan, visit www.las-cruces.org/council/sustainability.asp.
admin, August 13th 2010 |
Posted in General Announcements, Opportunities to Learn
OASIS is offering a three week class, based on Ralph Waldo Emerson’s essay, “Circles.” The classes will be held at 6 p.m. today and on Aug. 19 and 26 at the meeting house, 1145 Mesa St.
This essay offers a refreshing perspective on the circular aspects of our daily living patterns. Presentation of weekly topic, followed by group discussion. Cost is $10 per class, or $25 if paid in full at first class.
For information, call Bonnie Zeiler, administrator, (575) 405-8884.
admin, August 12th 2010 |
Posted in General Announcements, Opportunities to Learn, Special Events
The Housing Authority of the City of Las Cruces is opening
the waiting list for the Public Housing Program for 0 and 1 bedroom units.
(Note: This is NOT the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.)
Click here for more information!
The Housing Authority of the City of Las Cruces is opening the waiting
list for the Section 8-New Construction Program for
1 bedroom units-Elderly or Disabled ONLY
(Note: This is NOT the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program)
Click here for more information!
admin, August 10th 2010 |
Posted in General Announcements
The Adult Basic Education Program at Doña Ana Branch Community College offers free classes and books to help adults acquire a basic education from literacy level through the 12th grade throughout Doña Ana County. Fall classes run from Aug. 30 through Dec. 10.
Registration begins for ESL classes on Aug. 16 and for GED classes on Aug. 23 at your nearest learning center from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. For Saturday registration scheduling, check with your nearest learning center.
For new students to the program, placement into GED or ESL must be completed two weeks prior to registration. You are encouraged to begin your program orientation, pretesting earlier in order to avoid a delay at registration.
For information, call DABCC, 3400 S. Espina St., (575) 527-7540, Sunland Park Center, 3365 McNutt Road, (575) 874-7790, Gadsden Education Center, 1700 E. O’Hara Road, (575) 882-6813, Chaparral Learning Center, 625 Paseo Real Drive, (575) 824-5075 or call toll-free, (800) 903-7503.
admin, August 9th 2010 |
Posted in General Announcements, Opportunities to Learn
