NMBC has always stood against government mandated wages because they are unnecessary and actually harm the people they are supposedly aimed to help. Why? They are unnecessary because free markets have increased minimum wage in many large retailers. For example, Target recently announced it would raise its minimum starting wage to $15/Hour.
What will the future hold for New Mexico manufacturing jobs? This is the same question The New Mexico Business Coalition is working to solve by bring certifications and training to New Mexico. This initiative will equip people with great jobs as well as help the manufacturing industry employ qualified workers.
The Trick Leave is on the ballot. Don’t be fooled by marketing hype that this is good for workers. It’s a poorly written ordinance that will cost jobs. Vote AGAINST the proposed Sick Leave ordinance!
Torrance County is thinking outside the box on how to potentially make lemonade out of lemons.
With more state and federal criminals serving less time - or sometimes none at all - many detention centers are closing. Not only is this bad for society to have more criminals on the streets, but it is costing jobs and the flow of several revenue sources.
Local Right-to-Work Can Boost New Mexico Economies
Elected officials always look for ways to make their cities and counties more economically competitive. And businesses look for a variety of factors when deciding where to locate or open new facilities.
One of those factors is right-to-work.
In June 2017, New Mexico had an unemployment rate of 6.4 percent, and it was ranked 42nd by Forbes for growth prospects. Its poverty rate is 20.4 percent, and New…
New Mexico Business Coalition declares October as Manufacturing Month. We want to promote manufacturers during the month of October. NMBC is looking to partner with manufactures who would want to host a manufacturing event. Read more information HERE!
We understand that many do not have the time to plan a manufacturing event which is why we will do all the heavy lifting. Read on to see why manufacturers should host an event:
Mandated paid sick leave for all employees (full-time, part-time, temporary, and seasonal) with no exceptions for small businesses or non-profit organizations will be on the Albuquerque ballot October 3. If the proposed sick leave ordinance in Albuquerque passes, you can bet the same type law/ordinance will be coming to the city you live in. NMBC has joined with other businesses and groups as the Albuquerque Coalition for a Healthy Economy to oppose the ABQ ordinance. There are many reasons why voters in Albuquerque should reject this law and others around the state should take notice – learn more HERE.
New Mexico manufacturing firm SolAero is hiring: SolAero Technologies Corp., a leading provider of high efficiency solar cells, solar panels, and composite structural products for satellite and aerospace applications, is hosting a Job Fair today, Tuesday, August 15th from 10:00am to 2:00pm for technician, operator and engineering positions. Get details HERE.
New Mexico represented at the 2016 Conference of State Manufacturers Associations (COSMA): As the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) State Affiliate Group (SAG), NMBC represented New Mexico last week at the COSMA in Hershey, Pennsylvania. NMBC made some great contacts and will be working to bring some of the ‘best practices’ for manufacturing and other business development from around the nation to New Mexico to help improve our struggling economy.