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Building a Rainforest in the Desert | October 2022 |
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Armonica Technologies, Inc. on Cusp of DNA Sequencing Breakthrough |
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Armonica Technologies, Inc., a local startup commercializing technology developed at the University of New Mexico, has been featured in the Albuquerque Journal for their advancements in achieving a breakthrough in genomic sequencing technology.
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In the Spotlight - Featured UNM Inventor |
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Eliseo Castillo, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and KL2 Scholar
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Department of Internal Medicine
The University of New Mexico
Member, Clinical and Translational Science Center
Dr. Castillo’s research areas include:
- Macrophage and intestinal epithelial function in inflammatory bowel disease
- The role of the colon microenvironment in the etiology of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and metabolic syndrome
- Assessing the effects of environmental pollutants such as microplastics and heavy metal on the gastrointestinal health
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Meet Scott Tafoya, New Tribal Liaison for the NM Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program |
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Scott Tafoya joins the New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program as a Tribal Liaison to provide valuable insight and support for entrepreneurs within tribal communities across the state.
UNM Rainforest Innovations was awarded an Economic Development Administration (EDA) American Rescue Plan Economic Adjustment Assistance grant in April to help break down barriers and generate opportunity through entrepreneurship in historically underserved communities in New Mexico with a primary focus on coal-impacted tribal communities. Through this grant, the program aims to create new jobs, higher incomes, and inclusive growth through entrepreneurship by linking resources and assisting entrepreneurs in filling voids.
The Tribal Liaisons are an important component of the program, and their main mission is to connect with established and aspiring entrepreneurs within tribal communities across the state.
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NM Rainforest Webinar
Leadership with a Native American Focus
Presented by Scott Tafoya
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Join us on October 20 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. to learn the Leadership Dance! Scott Tafoya will emphasize the importance of leadership against the background of his observing the dances practiced by his own Santa Clara Pueblo in New Mexico.
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Held in-person at the Lobo Rainforest Building or online via Zoom. |
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Scott Tafoya is a professionally trained coach and in 2010 established Truth Dancer Coaching which focuses on Native American leadership coaching and training. Growing up in Santa Clara Pueblo, Scott graduated from Espanola Valley High School and from childhood was an active member of the Baptist Mission in Santa Clara. Majoring in Psychology and Music, Scott later completed Seminary and pastored in his home church for 6 years. He went on to pastor in other Native communities including Browning, MT; Gallup, NM; and Albuquerque, NM.
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UNM Rainforest Innovations and the UNM Health Sciences Center of Excellence for Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation is hosting the Orthopaedic Technology and Facility Showcase on October 13, 2022.
The new Center provides training for clinicians and researchers, featuring leading-edge virtual reality and 3D printing technology. The site also incorporates an innovation center to engage the community and industry in new initiatives for treatments and research, and where future partnerships can flourish.
This event will have two main segments (register for one or the other, or both):
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Technology and Facility Showcase
Can't attend in person?
Online/virtual option now available for the Technology Showcase portion!
Featuring technology presentations on new research and innovations in the field of orthopaedics at UNM, and opportunities and resources at the Center of Excellence for Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. Ideal for industry attendees, entrepreneurs and investors!
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Orthopaedic Innovation Champions Round Table
Calling all Orthopaedic Innovation Champions. Yes, that means you! Join us for a Post-Showcase Round Table session where we will use design thinking tools and processes to dive into the question: How might we translate ideas and research into orthopeadic clinical practice while keeping patients at the center of the solution? It’s an opportunity to hear from diverse stakeholders in one setting. Everyone is invited!
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Attend Upcoming Open Office Hours
Providing Mentoring for Your Startup/Idea
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Rainforest Mentoring Hours with A.J. Mirabedini |
Meet with AJ Mirabedini to discuss your entrepreneurial pursuits!
A.J. is a serial entrepreneur, consummate business executive offering nearly 30 years of outstanding success history coaching, consulting, and leading entrepreneurial businesses, particularly founder-led organizations. He’s a passionate advocate of entrepreneurs globally and committed to their holistic success through a deep focus on the key pillars of success; finance, HR, marketing, SOP, products/ services.
A.J. is valued a member of the NM Angels and a key partner and contributor to the bottom line success of private equity and investor-led organizations alike.
AJ Mirabedini will be available either IN-PERSON at the Lobo Rainforest Building or VIRTUALLY via Zoom based on your personal preference. Click Sign Up to select the time frame you plan to attend.
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Virtual Mentor Office Hours with Susan Cornelius |
Attend virtual 1:1 mentoring with Susan Cornelius where she will provide guidance, coaching, perspective, and connections to enhance entrepreneurship and connections to resources at UNM and in the community. There are many resources available to those who have ideas that they may want to turn into a business! Join us online to learn more about what is available and which connections are the best fit for you.
Susan Cornelius is the Principal of Accelerate2Solutions, an innovative, small, high tech company focused on creating successful, lean start-ups. Susan has coached more than 71 companies, and created seven start-up companies, ranging from $500M to $150,000, helping them emerge as successful high tech, and life and health sciences companies. Susan brings 30 years of experience in start-ups, mergers, acquisitions, and successful, entrepreneurship in healthcare, research, enterprise software service solutions, medical devices, national defense, and high tech sensing devices for homeland security.
Register to select the appointment time frame for a 30 minute virtual mentoring session. A Zoom link for your session will be emailed to you after you register.
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Rainforest Mentor Hours – Access to Capital with Stacy Sacco
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Join Stacy Sacco IN-PERSON at Taos H.I.V.E. for insights into gaining access to capital.
For the past 20 years, Mr. Sacco has taught entrepreneurial studies at the UNM Anderson School of Management, and served as the Director of the UNM Small Business Institute. He currently is the President of Sacco Connections, a management consulting firm, and hosts a free, informational website, with 3,000+ links to local jobs, events and resources.
Mr. Sacco will be available for one-on-one mentoring where he will give guidance, coaching and perspective to enhance entrepreneurship and provide connections to resources at UNM and in the community. There are many resources available to those who have ideas that they may want to turn into a business!
These are IN-PERSON hours at Taos H.I.V.E., 1146 Gusdorf Rd, Taos, NM 87571
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Mentoring for Entrepreneurs with Mytegia Lee |
Come to virtual 1:1 mentoring with Mytegia Lee where she will provide guidance, coaching, perspective, and connections to enhance entrepreneurship and connections to resources at UNM and in the community. There are many resources available to those who have ideas that they may want to turn into a business! Join Mytegia on Zoom and learn more about what is available and which connections are the best fit for you.
Ms. Lee is the Executive Director of the Southwest Native Assets Coalition (SNAC). Prior to joining SNAC she worked in the commercial banking and financing services industry providing credit analysis, financial education as well as small dollar loan origination and servicing throughout western New Mexico.
These are VIRTUAL office hours, please register to select the time frame when you can attend your meeting on Zoom. After you register, a Zoom link and calendar invitation will be emailed to you.
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SCORE Mentors Offer Support for Aspiring and Established Entrepreneurs at the Lobo Rainforest Building |
UNM Rainforest Innovations collaborates with SCORE to offer mentoring and confidential discussions for aspiring and established entrepreneurs, inventors, students, and start-up companies. SCORE’s certified mentors are successful business people and entrepreneurs with the goal of giving back to the community by helping other entrepreneurs become and stay successful. SCORE has been helping small businesses start and grow in the Albuquerque area for over 50 years through mentoring.
IN-PERSON at the Lobo Rainforest Building. Click "Sign up here" to select the time frame you plan to attend.
SCORE Mentors:
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Dar Johnson
Dar retired after 20 years with the US Air Force and has over 36 years in the aerospace private sector including over 36 years in senior and “C-suite” level management positions. He has been responsible for achieving growth nation-wide, obtaining new customers, cost containment, turning around marginal operations, increased profitability, customer satisfaction, staffing, and policy and procedure development. He has also worked in business development, proposal support, capture manager and proposal manager and has owned a successful consulting business.
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Vic Berniklau
Vic retired from the U.S. Department of Energy as Senior Executive after filling positions in Technical and Administrative Leadership. He started two small businesses in electronic security with his wife and son and grew them to 30 employees with $2M in sales. He is a consultant in technology management and business management and is an instructor at the University of New Mexico at the Graduate Level in Public Administration (Research Methodology) and Business Administration (Management of Technology).
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ADVANCED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
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Job creation across America faces numerous, challenging, contemporary issues. Today’s successful economic development professional must make intelligent decisions and provide unparalleled leadership as communities vie for new, quality jobs and economic growth.
The core curriculum of the Advanced Economic Development Leadership program is built on a foundation of exploring innovation, managing change, and surviving disruption in the unique field of economic development. We know each of you is facing new challenges unique to your city or region and shared by others in your field, and we have prepared topics to help you navigate your evolving role in uncertain times. Learn more below about the newest topics in curriculum and how AEDL is your professional development partner every step of the way.
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JOIN THE 2023 COHORT
May 22−25, 2023 at Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, Texas
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