New Mexico lawmakers wrapped up the 30-day legislative session, and there were many successes that are impacting the manufacturing, aerospace, outdoor recreation and film industries in New Mexico, from around the world. Free college education, funding for a new media academy and increased opportunities for infrastructure funding are just a few of the New Mexico Narratives.
New Mexico Narratives
- Industries in New Mexico, such as manufacturing, aerospace and outdoor recreation, will benefit from New Mexico’s new workforce initiative. New Mexico has introduced the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship, which is the first initiative from a state, to offer students the opportunity to cover both tuition and other living expenses. https://hed.state.nm.us/news/opportunity-scholarship-act-passes-new-mexico-legislature
- New Mexico will continue to support relocating or expanding businesses through the state’s Local Economic Development Act (LEDA). This program is a financial incentive that helps businesses with the costs of land, building and infrastructure. https://edd.newmexico.gov/community-development/local-economic-development-act/
- In this month’s New Mexico Partnership Minute: New Mexico has helped a number of companies with significant operations outside of the U.S., reach their U.S. customer bases in a changing manufacturing landscape. Listen in for a glimpse into New Mexico’s solutions. https://anchor.fm/nmpminute/episodes/The-New-Mexico-Partnership-Minute—Manufacturing-Edition-e1gfqu5
- A new media academy is coming to New Mexico. And, with $40 million in funding for this establishment, the film industry will benefit from increased training opportunities for film, television and digital media industries. Governor Allocates $40 Million To Establish Next Generation Media Academy in New Mexico
Our team is ready set up interviews with State of New Mexico Economic Development Department Cabinet Secretary, Alicia J. Keyes, and Melinda Allen, President and CEO of the New Mexico Partnership. Contact us here: 505-898-8689
Media contact:
Tom Garrity, tom@garritypr.com, 505-898-8689
Andie Mercer, andie@garritypr.com, 505-898-8689
About New Mexico Partnership
The New Mexico Partnership is an organization designated by the state to serve as the single-point-of-contact to help business locate to New Mexico. They offer a coordinated approach and a formal network of economic developers to simplify the site selection process by providing expertise on talent, critical infrastructure, educational and R&D institutions, real estate and facilities, incentives, and all the other factors that go into a business location decision. For more information visit: https://nmpartnership.com
