Marianne Schweers - 2013 Citizen of the Year
USA Insurance - 2013 Business of the Year
Cindy McCollum - 2013 Associate of the Year
Mary Parra - 2013 Max Ray Top Gun Ambassador of the Year
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First Quarter Bob Money, Edward Jones Investments - Business
Mary Parker, USA Insurance - Associate
Second Quarter
First National Bank - Business Rainee Mackewich, First National Bank - Associate
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Third Quarter
Master Tune and Lube - Business
Wilson Guin and Adam Delanda, PNM - Associates
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Pre-Legislative Round Table Discussion
Wednesday, December 17th, 8:30 - 10:30 am
First National Bank, Lower Level Meeting Room on 414 E. 10th Street
Meet with Senator Bill Burt, Representative Yvette Herrell, and Representative Zachary Cook for a Pre-Legislative Round Table Discussion.
Do you have an important issue you'd like to discuss? Please submit your questions to the Chamber by Monday, December 1st to Lenora Stevens, vp@alamogordo.com
Please park on South side of the bank in the main parking lot; enter through main doors. Take the elevator to the lower level; the elevator is across the bank lobby to the left.
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Chamber office is closed December 25th & 26th.
Visitor Center is closed December 25th.
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Chamber office is closed January 1st & 2nd.
Visitor Center is Closed January 1st.
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Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Five Points
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- The Alamogordo Chamber supports Shop Small, Shop Local. We encourage our residents to shop small retail businesses this Holiday Season and throughout the year. LIKE the Chamber's Facebook page to learn about our reward card give-a-ways.
- The Alamogordo Chamber is hosting their Annual Parade of Lights Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 5:00 pm with a theme this year as Wild West Christmas. The parade route begins at Tenth Street at Oregon, west to New York and turning south.
- Leadership Otero Class of 2014 is graduating on Wednesday, December 10th. We congratulate our 27 participants, and thank the businesses they represent.
- Jr. Leadership Otero is underway! This class was developed by the Leadership Otero Class of 2013. 17 students in their junior year of high school are in the first class, representing schools from Alamogordo public, home, private, Tularosa and Cloudcroft.
- The Chamber's monthly Business After Hours if Thursday, December 4th at First American Bank. It's a Winter Wonderland, and sure to put you in the Christmas spirit. Decorated trees, wreaths, live and silent auctions and refreshments begin at 5:30 pm.
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Citizen of the Year
The Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for Citizen of the Year 2014. Nomination forms are available in the Chamber Office or CLICK HERE.Please submit your nominations to the Chamber Office by February 27, 2015.
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Business Impact / Government Relations
 December 9th ~ 7:00 am Chamber Conference Room 1301 N. White Sands Blvd Transportation Committee December 19th - 12:00 pm Sunset Run Restaurant 54 McDonald Road Lunch is pay as you go
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Business and Associate of the Fourth Quarter
Submit your nomination form to the Chamber office by December 1st.
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Holloman Air Force Base
Annual Airmen Cookie Drive
  Please join us as we provide homemade cookies for over 800 of our young airmen. Cookies can be dropped off at: Holloman Community Activity Center Monday, Dec. 8th from 7:30am-1pm or Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce 1301 N. White Sands Blvd (Next to the Alamogordo Zoo) Monday, Dec. 8th from 8am-12pm - Please package cookies in sandwich-sized ziplock bags in groups of four
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Leadership Otero 2015
The Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce is preparing for Leadership Otero, Class of 2015. This leadership class is for emerging leaders and to help deepen their knowledge and challenges in our Community. If you, or someone you know, feel will be an asset to the class and benefit from the information they will receive, please complete our application. Applications are available in the Chamber Office or
Meeting dates are monthly on the third Wednesday. Orientation is in January, classes February - November, and graduation in December. Cost of tuition is $400 and covers the cost of transportation, polo shirts, meals when necessary and miscellaneous supplies.
If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to call Mike Espiritu or Lenora Stevens at the Chamber Office at 575-437-6120. We look forward to assisting you in growing our future community leaders.
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Congratulations
Leadership Otero Class of 2014 Graduates
John Addington, Desert Sun Motors
Tony Cabral, Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
Dr. Mark Cal, NM State University - Alamogordo Campus
Rafael Castanon, Lincoln National Forest
Richard Cooper, Otero County
Jens Daehne, German Air Force
Mary Fechner, NM State University - Alamogordo Campus
Remi Gibbs, Eagle Ranch at Heart of the Desert
Laurieann Goodier, Holloman AFB School Liaison Officer
Stephanie Hale, Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
Dwight Harp, NM Space Hall Foundation
Rene Hatfield, PreCheck, Inc.
Lt Col Michael J. Johnson, Holloman AFB
Stephen Leyva, Baja Broadband
Brian Littlejohn, Aviator 10
Dr. Vandeen McKenzie, NM State University - Alamogordo Campus
Barbara Mick, Baja Broadband
Kelly Jo Nichols, First National Bank
Judie Ruiz, Bank'34
Linda Schalk, Edward Jones Investments
Renee Stanton, Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
Monica Steeby, Alamogordo Public Schools
Cindy Stong, Retired - Boeing Co.
Fred Stong, Retired - Boeing Co.
Daron Syling, Otero County Sheriff's Office
Lidia Valle, White Sands Missile Range
Susan Weitzel, Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
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Aubrey Dunn, Sr. Visitor's Center
Volunteer of the Month
Duane Rosenow is always pleasant and happy to provide visitors with information and suggestions for their stay in Alamogordo. Duane is a great asset to our Visitors Center and we are proud to announce him as the Volunteer of the Month!
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VISITORS FOR THE MONTH
Aubrey Dunn, Sr. Visitor's Center Information
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8:30-5:00 / Sat - Sun: 9:00 - 5:00
 October 2014
Visitor Information
Visitor Totals: 579
Web site hits: 744,471
Relocation packets mailed: 15
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Food And Networking (FAN) Club
November 14, 2014
Sponsored by:
New Mexico State University Alamogordo
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And
5th Anniversary
November 20, 2014
Sponsored by: Love INC
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Members & Future Members Welcome!
Free Event!
Date:
Friday, December 12, 2014
Sponsored by:
Alamogordo Public Shools
Location:
Margo's Mexican Food
504 First Street
Start your Friday off right!
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Free Event!
Date:
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Sponsored by:
First American Bank
Location:
1300 N. White Sands Blvd.
Winter Wonderland
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Business After Hours
Winter Wonderland
First American Bank - 1300 N. White Sands Blvd.
Thursday, December 4th - 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Stop by First American Bank to bid on the silent auction items and register to win a pre-decorated tree. Don't forget to vote for your favorite tree or wreath.
For more information please contact Kelly Scharmack at 575-439-9800 Ext. 25202
Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Otero County.
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"Professional Etiquette"
Seminar
"How to be professional in group settings."
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Tech Tuesday
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Wednesday, January 21, 2015
9:00 - 10:30 am
Presenter: Marianne Schweers, Citizen of the Year 2013 and
Eagle Ranch/Heart of the Desert Pistachios & Wines
Chamber Conference Room
1301 N. White Sands Blvd.
$20 Members & $25 Future Members
RSVP to the Chamber Office at
437-6120
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Tuesday, January 28, 2015
9:00 - 10:00 am
Presenter:
Chamber Conference Room
1301 N. White Sands Blvd.
$10 Members & $15 Future Members
RSVP to the Chamber Office at
437-6120
We are looking for a presenter for Twitter or website reviving
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Shop Small Business, Shop Local
in Alamogordo,  NM
The Alamogordo Chamber and merchants of Alamogordo have banding together for Small Small, Shop Local.
Look for Holiday Specials at local merchants or CLICK HERE.
Check out Alamogordo Chamber's Facebook page to find out how you can earn a chance to win one of 25 Gift cards.
Remember Shop Small, Shop Local.
#ShopSmall
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Second Annual
Christmas Tree Lighting
Friday, December 12th at 5:30 pm
Airborne Memorial Park
(west side corner of White Sands Blvd at 10th Street).
Join the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce and City of Alamogordo as we host the second annual Christmas tree lighting. Feel free to bring an ornament you would like to place on our 25 ft community tree. Hot chocolate will be available for purchase, and a choir of carolers will encourage us all to sing with holiday cheer.
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Annual Alamogordo Chamber's
Parade of Lights
"A Wild West Christmas"
December 13th at 5:00 pm. The parade route will start at 10th & Oregon, to 10th and New York ending at New York and 7th. Entry forms are available at the Chamber Office at 1301 N. White Sands Blvd.
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Sixth Annual
Prime Time Business Expo
Friday, January 9, 2015 ~ 3 - 8 PM
Sgt. Willie Estrada Civic Center
800 East First Street
Chamber Members showcase their business to the community.
Free for the public to attend.
For sponsor information CLICK HERE and registration form CLICK HERE. Deadline to sponsor is December 1st. |
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Playtime Amusements
Thursday - Sunday
Jan. 29th - Feb. 2nd
And
Feb. 5th - 8th
Alameda Park
Call the Chamber at 575-437-6120 for hours & prices.
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Sixth Annual Career Tech Expo
You are cordially invited to participate in the 6th Annual Career Tech Expo. The Expo is scheduled for Thursday, February 12, 2015 from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm at the Alamogordo High School.
The Expo is a partnership between the Alamogordo Public Schools, the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce and New Mexico State University Alamogordo.
The goal is to provide students from our community an opportunity for career exploration.
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White Sands Pupfish
Baseball season will be here soon... Go Pupfish.
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS |
What is
The Relocation Program
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Carolyn's Creations from the Wearhouse
Doug Alpers, Vision Ford
Jazzy's Janitorial
Sierra Health Care, Inc.
Trail Boss Jerky & Country Store
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The Alamogordo Chamber mails out hundreds of relocation packets throughout the year.
These packets are also provided to all new Military arriving at Holloman AFB on a weekly basis, averaging 30 packets a week.
The Program is $200/year, plus your supply of advertising material:
Flyer ~ Brochure ~ Magnet ~ etc.
Please call the Chamber Staff at
(575) 437-6120 to find out how you can sign up for this great advertising opportunity.
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 November 2014 |
Stop by these businesses and thank them for supporting Alamogordo.
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Alamo Crystal Clear Water & Ice LLC
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Amber Skies
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Choice Communications
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Comcast Spotlight
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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Gallien Therapy
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Home Service Contractors
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Imago Dei Academy
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Legacy Christian Academy
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Nuckleweed Place
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Purcella Construction Inc.
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State Farm Insurance - Linda Ness Gulley
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Teach For America
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Walker Towing and Company
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Western Baking Corporation
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Merry Christmas
from the Alamogordo Chamber Staff
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October 30, 2014
Believe It Nutrition
(575) 635-0923
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November 1, 2014
American Outdoor
900 Hwy 70
(575) 415-3681
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~ November 3rd - 7th ~ Chaparral Sanitation ~ (575) 434-3805 ~
12 Ruby Lane ~ Alamogordo, NM
~ November 10th - 14th ~ New Mexico Bone & Joint Institute ~
~ (575) 434-0639 ~
2301 Indian Wells, Ste A ~ Alamogordo, NM
~ November 17th - 21st ~ State Farm Insurance - Linda Ness Gulley ~
~ (575) 437-4699 ~
101 N White Sands Blvd ~ Alamogordo, NM
~ November 24th - 28th ~ Small Business Development Center-Alamogordo~
~ (575) 439-3660 ~
2400 N Scenic Drive, Technical Ed/SBDC Bldg, Room 107
Alamogordo, NM
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What comes to mind when you hear these three words?
"Discover. Explore. Launch. "
How do you see these three words relating to the identity of Alamogordo?
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 Tropical Costa Rica
April 13 - 21, 2015
On this 9-day tour, highlights include: San Jose, Coffee Plantation, Guanacaste, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Hanging Bridges, Arenal Valcano, Lake Arenal Cruise, Cooking Demonstration, Cano Negro Refuge, Zarcero, National Theatre.
Your 9-day tour price includes: Round trip air fare from El Paso International Airport, 14 meals, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers
To receive a travel brochure with more information or to sign up for the Tropical Costa Rica, please call the Chamber office at 575-437-6120.
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