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San Juan College Workforce Development Program
May 23 2025The new HB2 Growth Program at San Juan College’s Workforce Development Center offers local workers an opportunity to develop the skills they need to grow with the region’s employers. The program is expanding fast-track training in key industries such as energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and skilled trades, all vital to the...
Site-Ready and Business-Ready: 4CED Advances Strategic Site Cataloging in San Juan County
May 22 2025New momentum for San Juan County and New Mexico’s economic future! The New Mexico Economic Development Department (NMEDD) has updated its 2025 State of New Mexico economic development plan, prioritizing a catalog of "ready-to-go" industrial and manufacturing sites. 4CED, in partnership with the City of Farmington and San Juan County,...
For Tim Pipher, opening a film studio in New Mexico was a no-brainer. Now, with President Trump’s proposed tariffs on films made outside the United States, that could mean more advantages for filming in the state.But “it could really go either way,” said Pipher, owner of ABQ Castle Studios.The president...
New Mexico isn’t just the Land of Enchantment in the mind of venture capitalist Abhi Mukherjee — it’s also the Land of Ingenuity.Mukherjee was a panelist speaking on how New Mexico can develop its innovation ecosystem as part of a two-day event in Santa Fe focused on competitiveness.The conference, hosted...
Federal dollars originally intended to aid recovery from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been used in Las Cruces since 2023 to help small businesses repair damage from property crimes such as vandalism.With American Rescue Plan Act dollars still unspent, the Las Cruces City Council voted Monday to...
San Juan College has announced a new partnership with accredited, online Western Governors University that will create pathways for students and employees to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees, professional certificates and other credentials through WGU degree programs.The partnership will be formalized through a signing ceremony on Wednesday, May 7, in...
With graduation season approaching, the New Mexico Department of Public Education has updated statewide graduation data that includes demographics from gender to ethnicity, showing trends of increasing and decreasing rates since the pandemic.At Farmington Municipal Schools, the district has an overall 85% graduation rate, rising from 78% in 2021 and...
The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announced that five advanced energy companies were awarded $3.3 million through the state’s Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program to support innovation and commercialization.The competitive state-funded grant is awarded through EDD’s Office of Strategy, Science & Technology(OSST).Applications from 24 companies were evaluated by the...
The New Mexico Economic Development Department announced the monthly awards for its Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) for six companies across New Mexico.Each month, the JTIP Board meets to review applications for funding new hire training or upskilling current employees. JTIP reimburses between 50% and 90% of wages during training. So...
Starting May 8, Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN) will offer daily nonstop jet service from Farmington, NM, to Denver International Airport (DEN) via United Express flights operated by SkyWest Airlines. Business and leisure travelers will have easy access to United’s global network. Nonstop jet service connects Four Corners to the worldThe...
The New Mexico Economic Development Department announced 11 businesses have been awarded grants to drive growth, innovation, and increase economic impact across New Mexico’s creative industries.Following a competitive process that drew 59 applications from across the state, the department’s Creative Industries Division (CID) chose the recipients of its inaugural Creative...
The relocation of SasquatchXC to Farmington, NM, is a story of a community offering the tools necessary for small business growth. The company has already delivered five of its overland camp trailers, with plans for 10 more in the year, compared to 22 in the first three years of its...
Representatives of Route 66-related organizations from all eight states along the route came together in Albuquerque on Friday to foster collaboration in advance of the Route 66 Centennial in 2026.The U.S. Route 66 Centennial Commission hosted its first Mother Road Consortium Summit at the Clyde Hotel in Downtown for a...
With artificial intelligence (AI) set to contribute up to €15.7 trillion to the global economy, and create more than 60 million new jobs by the end of this year, the opportunities are immense. Yet, 75% of EU employers can't find workers with the right skills to use AI effectively, and...
Domestic tourism is emerging as one of the most important opportunities for communities looking to grow their local economy in 2025. According to the Tourism Economics Report, international travel to the United States is expected to drop by over 5% this year, with a projected $64 billion decline in total...
Get Your Mega Site ‘Project Ready’
Apr 21 2025Mega sites are a crucial asset for economic development due to their ability to attract large-scale industrial and manufacturing investments. As businesses seek sites that offer robust infrastructure and low development risks, comprehensive site preparedness is crucial for competitiveness. Well-prepared mega sites can accelerate investment decisions, reduce development and construction...
“Shovel-Ready” Bills to Boost Business Growth
Apr 17 2025The Site-Readiness Act (SB 169) and the Utility Pre-Deployment Act (SB 170) are designed to work together in response to the need for designated economic development sites that are strategically located to become ready for businesses to move in quickly and with less expense.“This literally lays the groundwork for economic...
In today’s environment, businesses may find significant advantages in establishing operations within business and industrial parks. There are numerous reasons as to why businesses locate within such facilities. Operating at a site that caters to their needs, companies can perform at their best and provide top-of-the-line products and services.Business and...
The food processing industry has seen significant advancements driven by several different factors. These factors include technology innovations, sustainability efforts, and improved efficiency and automation.Technology advancements have played an important role in shaping the current food processing landscape. One of the most significant developments in the industry has been the...
In today’s unpredictable global trade environment, local businesses—especially small and medium-sized ones—are under immense pressure. From rising tariffs and disrupted supply chains to ongoing inflation, they’re facing operational challenges that threaten their long-term viability. For chambers of commerce and economic development organizations (EDOs), this is a critical moment to step...
Four Corners Economic Development (4CED) has worked tirelessly for years to support San Juan County’s economic growth, adapt to challenges, and capitalize on opportunities. Looking ahead to 2025, 4CED aims to build upon these accomplishments while continuing its mission to foster a thriving, diversified economy for the region.In 2024, 4CED...
The Moss Landing battery storage fire in California has added kindling to the fears that energy storage projects – at least those using lithium-ion batteries – will lead to increased fire risks.This was one of the central arguments during debate last week over the Rancho Viejo solar project near Santa...
President Donald Trump’s 10% additional tariffs on Chinese imports went into effect Tuesday, threatening to make several key categories of goods more expensive from the hundreds of billions of dollars worth of Chinese products brought into the U.S. every year.Key FactsThe U.S. imported $426.9 billion worth of Chinese goods in...
EDD and GreenPower Motor sign agreement for zero-emission pilot program and bus service facility
Jan 30 2025The State of New Mexico and GreenPower Motor Company (NASDAQ: GP) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) for an all-electric, purpose-built school bus pilot project to be conducted in New Mexico in school districts across the state. The MOU provides that the state will seek an appropriation of $5...