The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) believes government regulation should provide for general safety and fairness in business practices, but allow free enterprise to operate effectively in job creation and strengthening our economy. In the ongoing Old Town Farm case, the complete opposite happened with a government agency literally padlocking an access gate to this business. . . an access gate that has been used for 37 years. For details on this issue, click HERE.
Businesses Feel Effects of ACA: Months into the full Affordable Care Act, business owners are being forced to find ways to keep the doors open and many have had to reduce benefits or drop coverage altogether. Albuquerque Business First released several stories recently to include one business owner’s pointed response. See the article HERE.
Seats are Filling Up for the Heroes Luncheon: You have one week left to register for the 2014 Heroes Luncheon! Don’t wait until the last minute – seating is limited! Today is the last day to purchase tickets for $45 each; price goes up to $55 tomorrow.
Join the NMBC on August 7 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Albuquerque Country Club as we honor these Heroes and hear keynote speaker Mark Meckler, President and Founder of Citizens for Self-Governance. If you didn’t get to hear Mark speak at our November 2013 BASH, you will not want to miss out as he addresses “Where are the Heroes in Modern America?”
Thank you to our HEROES Luncheon Sponsors: “President’s Circle” Corporate Sponsor CEMCO, Inc.
“Governor’s Circle” Corporate Sponsors Highway Supply, LLC New Mexico Oil & Gas Association Rebound New Mexico
“Congressional” Corporate Sponsors New Mexico Restaurant Association Santa Fe Federated Republican Women
“Patriot” Sponsors Farm Credit of New Mexico New Mexico American Fire and Sprinkler Association
2014 Raffle Ticket Sales Coming to a Close: Where else can you win a .50 cal Beowulf or .556 for $20? Where can you find a 7-day vacation to any Wyndham or RCI Resort for the price of two movie tickets? Nowhere but the NMBC! If you have not gotten your 2014 Raffle tickets yet, be sure to do so today!
Sales will end at the Heroes Luncheon, with the drawing taking place at the end of the event – winner need not be present. Purchase your tickets here: one ticket is $20, 3 for $50 or 10 for $100.
Thank you to our Raffle Prize donors: Blackbriar Marianne Chiffelle
Upcoming BASH (Business and Social Hour) Events: Santa Fe, August 28, 2014 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Register HERE! Farmington, September 18, 2014 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Register HERE!
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