November 12, 2018
Welcome New Members!
Holiday Hours at the Chamber
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Monday, Nov. 12:
Closed in observance of Veteran's Day

Wednesday, November 21: Close at noon
Thursday, Nov. 22 - Friday, Nov. 22: Closed
Small Business Saturday
Show your love for Small Business beginning Saturday, November 24! Look for special deals and discounts at small businesses throughout Rio Rancho.
Small Business Week will end on December 2, so be sure to do some holiday shopping and save!
Visionaries
The Rio Rancho Regional Chamber Visionaries is a group of young professionals dedicated to developing a young workforce in Rio Rancho. In addition to being a leading voice for the area’s young professionals, Visionaries collaborate with local groups that share its commitment to attracting and retaining young talent in the business community.
Next meeting:
Wednesday, December 5
8 am - 9 am
Visionaries Community Service Project
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The Visionaries will be collecting toys for the Rio Rancho Police Explorers Post 911 Annual Christmas Party! This wonderful event provides Christmas gifts and a meal to approximately 300 children in Rio Rancho every year. Donations of new unwrapped toys (for girls and boys between the ages of toddler to 12 years old) can be dropped off at the Chamber office located at 4001 Southern Blvd now until Dec. 4 (or bring them to the next Visionaries meeting!)
Monetary donations can be by check to the Rio Rancho Police Explorers Post 911.
Business After Hours
This is a great opportunity for Chamber members to network and visit a fellow member’s place of business.
Meet other business professionals, exchange information and build relationships in a fun and friendly environment. There will be light refreshments and door prizes!
Quarterly Luncheon
Special speaker Mayor Gregg Hull will be at our next quarterly luncheon to deliver his "State of the City" address.
Business owners : be sure to get a spot at the Small Biz Expo taking place directly before the luncheon!
Enchanted Holiday Stroll
Small Business Saturday Arts and Craft Show
The Small Business Saturday Arts and Craft Show will be held on Saturday, November 24 at
Premiere Cinemas from 10 am until 3 pm.
The Chamber is currently taking applications for arts and crafts vendors. Limited to 7 spaces only first come first served deadline to register is Nov 20th.
A variety of local arts and craft makers will be selling their handicrafts, so be sure to stop by to do your holiday shopping.

Road Closure Alert
WHAT: Southern Boulevard Reconstruction Project Closure

WHEN: November 12—November 16

WHERE: Pinetree Road closed at Southern Boulevard

As part of the Southern Boulevard Reconstruction Project, Pinetree Road at Southern Boulevard will be closed to allow for the installation of a storm drain pipe. During this time, Pinetree Road can be accessed via Oakmount Drive.

For more information about the Southern Boulevard Reconstruction Project, please visit www.rrnm.gov/southern
Member Events
RSVP for Jingle Mingle and save!! Admission is free if you RSVP in advance.
If you don't RSVP, admission is $5 at the door.
Click below to RSVP for free admission!
BBVA COMPASS Bank
Wed 14,2018
11:30- 1:00 pm
"Sea of Blue Campaign Seminar"
Lunch & Learn
Chamber Conference room 
Lunch provided by Jason's Deli

 
Employment Opportunities
United way is looking for Community Fund Volunteers.
Click below to see requirements and apply.
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