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Manufacturing, Free Choice and Fossil Free

Manufacturing Day in New Mexico: Manufacturers contribute over $2 trillion to the U.S. economy, 12 percent of GDP and supports an estimated 17.6 million jobs in the United States—about one in six private-sector jobs. Nationwide, more than 12 million Americans (or 9 percent of the workforce) are employed directly in manufacturing. And in New Mexico, the average annual compensation within the manufacturing industry was over $58,000.

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September 29, 2015
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NMBC Opposes Job Killing EPA Ozone Rules – Educational Call to Action Ad to run on TV:

NMBC is pleased to be working with NAM in opposition of the move by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that would tighten federal ozone standards. To help educate New Mexicans on the negative impact the proposed EPA ozone regulations would have on our state, the following ad is out on local television stations and via social media:

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September 14, 2015
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New Mexico Business Coalition Joins NAM as State Partner

New Mexico Business Coalition Joins NAM as State Partner

Washington, D.C., September 14, 2015 – The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) welcomes the New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) as the association’s newest State Associations Group (SAG) member. The NAM’s SAG program consists of 51 independent state manufacturers, business and industry associations. With the NMBC’s membership, the NAM has excellent representation in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

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September 14, 2015
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Farmington Taxes, ABQ Min Wage, Google Clawbacks

Farmington to Raise Taxes: The Farmington City Council just approved a tax increase to begin in January 2016. This will offset the hold-harmless payments that will be phased out by 2030.

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August 17, 2015
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Google’s Out – Heroes In – Fossil Fuel Opposition Update

Google is Leaving NM after announcing it would pull Titan Aerospace out of Moriarty. New Mexico invested $1 million in infrastructure and an additional $141,000 in Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) funds. Google has agreed to repay the infrastructure investment which will be available for a future tenant.

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August 11, 2015
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Join Together

Protecting the environment and safely extracting natural resources to produce clean and affordable energy is possible. But our state’s ability to prosper is challenged by government regulations and extreme environmentalists’ demands on the extraction and use of those resources. The common sense side of those issues is often silent or missing.

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June 9, 2015
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Lead the Conversation

The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) salutes the men and women who died fighting for the freedom and liberty that make the United States of America the greatest nation in the world. This week, we honor our veterans and those who serve today in our armed forces defending our values and the U.S. Constitution.

Lead the Conversation or be Controlled by the Outcome: Looking for a fresh take on the facts, technology and trends for New Mexico Energy? The New Mexico Business Coalition Energy Summit on July 1, at 11:30 am, at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown will set the record straight and give attendees the knowledge to lead the conversation.

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May 26, 2015