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85 Teens to be Hired for Summer Mentor Program through Bernalillo County

Submitted by Natalie Trujillo on Wednesday, April 25th, 12:12 am

According to an article released by ABQDNA Webmaster, Bernalillo County is now accepting applications for paid summer jobs lasting 8 weeks for students who want to earn some extra money and gain rewarding work experiences in various departments based on their area of interest.

The county's Job Mentor Program seeks to hire students who are currently enrolled in school and who are between the ages of 14 and 18 years of age.

The first day of work begins on June 4th and the summer jobs pay $7.50 per hour.

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Nominations now open for the Sustainable Business Summit Awards

Submitted by Natalie Trujillo on Tuesday, April 24th, 11:33 pm

The New Mexico Business Weekly and the New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce presents the Sustainable Business Summit which honors organizations and leaders at an awards event in July based on their commitment to sustainability and the impact of their sustainability efforts.

Sustainable businesses, buildings, product/services, workplace or leaders are the different categories applicants can be nominated for as long as it's before 5pm on May 15, 2012.

For additional questions, contact Associate Editor Rachel Sams at rsams@bizjournals.com or 505-348-8322.

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FREE Small Business Summit presented by the Bernalillo County Economic Development Team, April 4th

Submitted by Natalie Trujillo on Tuesday, April 3rd, 8:17 pm

A small business summit presented by the Bernalillo County Economic Development Team will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at the South Valley Multipurpose Center from 9am-3:30pm.

Take advantage of this opportunity to network with many different professionals who can help you take the first steps in expanding your business.

The small business summit is free and open to the public.

To meet with a loan Advisor, RSVP at jelopez@bernco.gov or call 505-468-7818.

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Sandoval County accepting summer job applications from youth

Submitted by Kara Arnold, KOB 4 News Intern

Monday, March 19th, 2012, 2:11pm

Sandoval County has 100 summer jobs available for youth residing in the county. Applications for the Sandoval County’s 2012 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) will be available March 19 through March 29. Completed applications must be returned in person by youth applicants on Friday, March 30 between the hours of 3:00 and 5:00 p.m.

Job placements will be determined via a lottery drawing among applications submitted by the deadline. The drawing will be held on Monday, April 2. Applicants are not required to be present for the lottery drawing, but are welcome to attend. Selected applicants will receive hiring packets by the first week of May.

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Digital Bookmobile coming to New Mexico

Submitted by Kara Arnold, KOB 4 News Intern

Monday, March 12th, 2012, 2:17pm

The Digital Bookmobile is coming to New Mexico public libraries beginning with a stop in Farmington on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, as part of its National Tour.

This community outreach vehicle teaches locals how to how to download eBooks, audiobooks and more for iPad, iPhone, Android phones and tablets, popular eBook readers, and MP3 players. Patrons who attend stops will also learn how to use interactive PCs and or Macs to experience New Mexico public libraries’ eBook and audiobook downloads.

The Digital Bookmobile is housed inside an 18-wheel tractor-trailer. This 74-foot community outreach vehicle is a high-tech update of the traditional bookmobile that has served communities for decades.

Both the event and the service are free to patrons.

Digital Bookmobile New Mexico Tour Schedule:

Wednesday, March 14 (12 pm - 5 pm)

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Board of County Commissioners approve the Metropolitan Detention Center 'Solar Electric Project'

Submitted by Natalie Trujillo on Friday, February 17th, 12:04 am

According to an article released by the Bernalillo County Public Information Department, the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) plans to build and operate a solar array at their facility, which is expected to take approximately 8 months to complete.

The Board of County Commissioners approved a purchase agreement with SunEdison, a solar company based out of California which will be responsible for the design, construction and operation of the 999 kilowatt ground mounted system and employ between 20 and 40 local workers.

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$1,000 Tax credit for businesses who hire Veterans

Submitted by Natalie Trujillo on Wednesday, February 15th, 10:30 pm

According to an article released by the Associated Press, Governor Susana Martinez is in support of a bill approved by the House which will provide a $1,000 tax break for businesses that hire veterans who have been discharged from the military for the past two years.

The tax credit will cost the state nearly $1.7 million in reduced tax revenues as estimated by the Taxation and Revenue Department.

This type of tax break offered by the federal government is a great way to encourage businesses to hire unemployed veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

The bill will be sent to the Senate for consideration.

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