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From the President’s Desk

A very Happy and Prosperous 2010 from all of us at the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce to you, your friends and family. This year will undoubtedly be challenging and the Chamber is committed to strong leadership of the business community and continuing to endorse and promote issues that affect your business.

Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers, sponsors and supporters who give so much time, resources and energy to the Chamber and local business.

Immediately upcoming we will be hosting the 2010 Legislative Reception at the Convention Center on January 25. Tickets are now available.

We are now preparing the 2010 calendar of Chamber events. If you would like to host, sponsor or partner with the Chamber, please email Lacie for information.

The Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee is working on the 2010 Legislative Agenda. Read a draft here.

The Committee is also hosting a Candidates Forum in preparation for the March 4 City mayoral and council election. The Forum will be held at Collected Works Bookstore on February 18th at 5:30pm. All are welcome

If you would like to learn more about Chamber committees and their programs, please contact Marilyn Blessie.

Read the Chamber’s blog here. Also please friend the Chamber on Facebook.

Listen to business issues and member businesses on Business Matters the Chamber’s radio show on Talk 1260 KTRC every Sunday morning at 10 am.

We have a few spaces still available for the April 23 – May 6, 2010 Chamber Trade Mission to Thailand. Contact Kathi Odell for information.

Confidential business assistance is available free to all Santa Fe businesses from Val Alonzo, the Chamber Business Development Director.

The Chamber is pleased to welcome air travelers to Santa Fe (SAF) on American Eagle Airlines from Dallas (DFW) and Los Angeles (LAX). We are also advocating for direct daily air service to Denver (DIA).

The Class of 2010 of Leadership Santa Fe is already half way through the program and the participants are doing great work learning about personal skills, community issues and preparing to lead us into the future.

Remember to read the Chamber’s Business Advocate newsletter on the first Tuesday of each month in the Santa Fe New Mexican.

Read an opinion piece from the Chamber about job creation HERE.

Keeping your purchases in Santa Fe helps to create jobs and taxes and prosperity for all Santa Feans. Santa Fe – Buy Into It!

The Chamber’s website has a complete list of local business resources.

To help the Chamber and local businesspeople mentor local students contact Lacie Mackey for more information.

Mark your calendars for Santa Fe Restaurant Week from February 28th to March 6th, 2010.

Partnering with the Chamber is the best way that you can invest in the local business community Please contact me at any time with questions, suggestions or observations.

Best wishes for a great 2010.

Simon Brackley

President and CEO

Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce

505-988-3279



Business Matters is a weekly radio show hosted by the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce. Simon Brackley, President and CEO and Lacie Mackey, Marketing and Communications Manager, host local Chamber member businesses to discuss local business issues.

In this segment: Aseneth Kepler

 

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Business Matters is a weekly radio show hosted by the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce. Simon Brackley, President and CEO and Lacie Mackey, Marketing and Communications Manager, host local Chamber member businesses to discuss local business issues.

In this segment: Fishbone Marketing

 

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Business Matters is a weekly radio show hosted by the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce. Simon Brackley, President and CEO and Lacie Mackey, Marketing and Communications Manager, host local Chamber member businesses to discuss local business issues.

In this segment: Prudential Financial

 

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Business Matters is a weekly radio show hosted by the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce. Simon Brackley, President and CEO and Lacie Mackey, Marketing and Communications Manager, host local Chamber member businesses to discuss local business issues.

In this segment: Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio

 

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Business Matters is a weekly radio show hosted by the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce. Simon Brackley, President and CEO and Lacie Mackey, Marketing and Communications Manager, host local Chamber member businesses to discuss local business issues.

In this segment: St. Michael’s High School

 

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Business Matters is a weekly radio show hosted by the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce. Simon Brackley, President and CEO and Lacie Mackey, Marketing and Communications Manager, host local Chamber member businesses to discuss local business issues.

In this segment: DOM John Sherdon of Light Harmonics Institute

 

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Business Matters is a weekly radio show hosted by the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce. Simon Brackley, President and CEO and Lacie Mackey, Marketing and Communications Manager, host local Chamber member businesses to discuss local business issues.

In this segment:  Arbonne International

 

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Business Matters is a weekly radio show hosted by the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce. Simon Brackley, President and CEO and Lacie Mackey, Marketing and Communications Manager, host local Chamber member businesses to discuss local business issues.

In this Segment: Ford Smith

 

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Business Matters is a weekly radio show hosted by the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce. Simon Brackley, President and CEO and Lacie Mackey, Marketing and Communications Manager, host local Chamber member businesses to discuss local business issues.

In this segment: Santa Fe 400 Year

 

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