Business ownership typically involves a steep learning curve, especially in the early stages. First Session will help you gain clarity and focus. We'll cover key business concepts, the questions to ask yourself, and local resources that can help. For those interested in working with a business mentor, First Session will help you hit the ground running. Cost: Free.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER(S)

Decades of experience running businesses in the US Mexico Primary area of expertise business operations

KEY TOPICS

• Business Plans/Startup Assistance
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• Other

All Faiths Children’s Advocacy Center is proud to announce NOCHE AZUL in 2022!

(Noche Azul means Blue Night. Blue is the ribbon color of Child Abuse Prevention Awareness)

NOCHE AZUL is a fundraising event rooted in community, advocacy, and an unwavering dedication to children. NOCHE AZUL promises an evening of enjoyment with culturally inspired cuisine and community connection in support of a nonprofit organization who has advocated for children impacted by trauma for 65 years.

The spirit of the previous Crab Bash event lives on in NOCHE AZUL. It will take place outdoors in the Spanish Gardens at Hotel Albuquerque on a summer evening under a canopy of stars. It’s an opportunity to invite your friends and colleagues to learn more about the vital work of the All Faiths Children’s Advocacy Center. Our emcee for the evening, Brian Colόn, New Mexico State Auditor, will generously lend his passion and dedication of our mission to this evening.

Your support of NOCHE AZUL will benefit the programs of All Faiths Children's Advocacy Center. As a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) accredited by the National Children’s Alliance we provide a child-friendly facility where law enforcement, child protection, family advocacy, therapy, and training offer children and their caregivers safety and a road to healing and recovery. Our work focuses on the prevention, intervention, investigation and treatment of childhood trauma. We need your help to continue providing these critical services for vulnerable children in our community.

Our vision is that New Mexico’s children are safe, and all families thrive. On behalf of the thousands of children and their families served each year by All Faiths Children's Advocacy Center, thank you for supporting NOCHE AZUL.

This is our 3rd annual Bartender of the Year Bartender Olympics!

This event showcases the best bartenders in Albuquerque having fun and showing off their skill set, while entertaining and competing against fellow bartenders! They will compete in a series of drink making categories where points will be assigned by our select table of judges. There will be an award for each section as well as an overall award for best bartender of the year. Samples of the finished drinks will be given out to the audience and drinks will be available for purchase!
Hosted by and taking place at The Library Bar and Grill (312 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque)
This is a 2-night event with the competition taking place Sunday, June 5th from 3pm - 9pm and the award ceremony taking place Thursday, June 16th 9pm - 2am
Buy your ticket today and come cheer on your favorite bartender!

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Why are your sales lagging? Are you having trouble closing deals? You don’t have to be an extrovert to be great at sales. It's time to take a look at the way you are communicating with potential clients. Bring your sales questions to this live, interactive Q&A event with our local expert, Eddy Mindlin. He’s got decades of experience and firsthand knowledge as a small business owner. He’s also a certified SCORE mentor.  You'll get individual attention in a small group setting. Fee: Free.

KEY TOPICS

• Business Plans/Startup Assistance
• Customer Relations
• Marketing, Public Relations & Sales

New Mexico First is pleased to host Transforming Behavioral Health in New Mexico: A pathway toward hope and healing , a Statewide Town Hall for 2022, on Wednesday and Thursday, June 15 & 16, 2022 at Isleta Resort and Casino.

This 2022 Town Hall will address Behavioral Health in New Mexico and will be a hybrid in-person/virtual conference, allowing stakeholders from around the state to participate even if they don’t travel to the conference. New Mexico First will bring people together to engage in a deliberative town hall format that produces concrete, actionable recommendations for the N.M. State Legislature and other policymakers.

Looking for a fast way to get better marketing results? This one hour Q&A event is local, live, and interactive. It's the perfect format for small business owners who want individual attention in a small group setting.

Come ready with your marketing questions and our local expert will draw on her decades of experience to get you moving in the right direction. It's quick. It's effective. You'll be glad you asked. Diane Villegas is the CEO of Big Picture Marketing Strategies. She's also been a SCORE workshop presenter and Ask the Expert Q&A facilitator for years. Fee: Free.

• KEY TOPICS

• Business Plans/Startup Assistance
• Customer Relations
• Marketing, Public Relations & Sales

Business ownership typically involves a steep learning curve, especially in the early stages. First Session will help you gain clarity and focus. We'll cover key business concepts, the questions to ask yourself, and local resources that can help. For those interested in working with a business mentor, First Session will help you hit the ground running. Cost: Free.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER(S)

Decades of experience running businesses in the US Mexico Primary area of expertise business operations

KEY TOPICS

• Business Plans/Startup Assistance
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• Other

How can I fund a business startup? I want to grow my company, but how big a loan does my company qualify for? What should I do if I’ve been turned down for a bank loan?

Whether you are a startup or actively growing your business, it’s time to learn more about the business funding and alternative financing options out there, and which approach is best for you and your business. Bring your questions to our interactive workshop where you can discuss them with our SCORE funding/financing expert, Stephanie Skaggs, plus special guests. Fee: FREE

ABOUT THE PRESENTER(S)

I can help improve business performance related to finance and marketing. I have owned and operated a variety of successful businesses in the areas of technical consulting, business financing, residential and commercial mortgages, real estate investing, internet marketing, used car dealership, automotive mechanic shop, and film props. Although I am not an accountant or finance major, I can help...

KEY TOPICS

• Business Plans/Startup Assistance
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• Financing/Capital