ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.
- U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) announced today that his office will host two "Business Resource Fairs" next week in Carlsbad and Hobbs.
The Udall Business Resource Fairs, which are free and open to the public, will provide an opportunity for area businesses and local economic development leaders to learn more about resources available to support economic growth and infrastructure improvements in Southeast New Mexico. They will also build on discussions Udall had during his recent visits to Eddy and Lea counties.
"Working together we can help maximize resources and spur economic development so that Southeast New Mexico continues to be a great place to live and work," Udall said. "I invite all members of the community to attend. Whether you are a small business owner looking to expand your business, or local leader working to improve infrastructure, these fairs will help you work with federal agencies and local partners."
Beginning in Carlsbad on Monday and continuing in Hobbs on Tuesday, representatives from more than twenty organizations will be on hand to answer questions and share information about their programs. Participating federal agencies include the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Information will be available on procurement training, veterans hiring, small business loans, manufacturing assistance and international trade.
A loan specialist from the USDA Rural Development office, the State Conservationist for the USDA Natural Sources Natural Resources Conservation Service and officials from Sandia National Laboratories & Los Alamos National Laboratories small business programs will also be available to discuss potential partnerships in the area. Representatives from state agencies will also be in attendance.
Both fairs will take place alongside the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas' events in Carlsbad and Hobbs titled, "The Role of Southeast New Mexico in the Global Economy." RSVPs are not required to attend the Udall Business Resource Fairs, but interested parties should visit the Federal Reserve Bank website online at
http://www.dallasfed.org/research/events/2013/nm.cfm
for more information on how to participate in the conferences.
A full list of representatives at the Udall Business Resource Fairs is available at
http://www.tomudall.senate.gov/?p=event&id=542272
For more information, please contact Sen. Tom Udall's Carlsbad office at (575)-234-0366.
Mon., June 10, 2013
WHAT: Udall Business Resource Fair - Carlsbad
WHEN: 11 a.m. - 4:25 p.m. MDT
WHERE: Pecos River Village Conference Center
711 Muscatel Ave.
Carlsbad, NM 88220
Tues., June 11, 2013
WHAT: Udall Business Resource Fair - Hobbs
WHEN: 8 a.m. - 1:40 p.m. MDT
WHERE: Lea County Event Center-Banquet Hall
5101 N. Lovington Hwy.
Hobbs, NM 88240
