NMHA Newsletter

INDUSTRY UPDATE

May 2021

NMHA Member Meeting Set for May 20, 2021 - 2 - 4 PM:

2:00 PM - Axiom CPAs & Business Advisors will present on the Employees Retention Tax Credit:

In 2021, there are numerous tax incentives for small businesses affected by COVID-related shutdowns and disruptions. The credits can hit your bottom line cash flow as soon as your next quarterly filing and are available for all four quarters of 2021.These credits may deliver cash flow for your business as soon as you claim them. You can file for this credit for every quarter of 2021 on your form 941 filing and may also receive an advance payment of a portion of the credit. You may be eligible for 2021 employee retention tax credits of up to $28,000 per employee (and the longer you keep your employees on payroll, the more benefits you are eligible to receive).

If your business has 500 or fewer employees; was at least partly closed due to a government order/or the business's revenue declined by 20% or more for any quarter this year; and you kept employees on the payroll, tune in to this session to see how to maximize your ERTC benefits.

3:00 PM - NMHA Advocacy Update

The 2021 New Mexico Legislative Session was an active one and included some legislation that will have an impact on businesses across the state. Jason Weaks will provide an overview of some of the key legislation and its impact on your business. He'll also discuss how you can work with NMHA during the interim session to minimize some of the harmful impact of 2021 legislation.

3:30 PM - NMHA Annual Update

The last year was unique for NMHA and all our members. Hear about what NMHA has planned for the coming months (including an announcement about our upcoming conference and our upgraded job board). We'll also announce the updated board roster and officer slate for NMHA. If you're an NMHA member, you can vote for the board slate at:

NMHA Board Ballot

The event is free, and you don't need to register in advance. You can join the meeting at 2:00 on the 20th by using this link:

NMHA Member Meeting

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Paid Sick Leave

Working Group

House Bill 20 came out of the 2021 Legislative Session and puts new paid leave work requirements into effect. The New Mexico Chamber of Commerce is hosting a working group for employers without existing PTO programs.

Wednesday, May 26th

2:30PM - 3:30PM

If you wish to participate, please email awagner@nmchamber.org to receive login credentials.

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LEDA Grant Program is Open

The LEDA Recovery Grants will provide $200 million in grant funding to New Mexico small businesses that are experiencing financial hardship due to the pandemic. These grants are specifically tied to job creation, must be used as reimbursements of rent, lease or mortgage payments, and are prioritized based on the severity of economic decline experienced by the business.

Eligibility Requirements:

A business operating in New Mexico;

A business that has at least one but fewer than 75 full-time or part-time employees employed at any of the business's locations;

A business that is current on all state and local tax obligations, and

A business that experienced a decline in business revenue between comparable quarters in taxable years 2019 and 2020.

View Program Requirements

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT -

Whether its providing state of the art services or supporting the work of NMHA through event sponsorships, It's All About Satellites is there to support hospitality and tourism around the state. Its All About Satellites is an audio/video contractor specializing in a variety of systems and services for business:

TV Systems

Streaming TV and Video Content via Wi-Fi

Broadband Internet Access

Wi-Fi Networks

Digital Signage

Their customer base includes:

Hospitality

Lodging

RV Parks & Campgrounds

Healthcare & Hospitals

Assisted Living, Long Term Care, & Senior Living

and related industries

Learn more about this dynamic company and what they can do to enhance your business and guest experience:

It's All About Satellites

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May 20 TRUE Zoom event: Getting Back to Business

NMHA member, True Health New Mexico’s educational zoom program on COVID-19 earlier this year was so well-received that they are offering a follow-up session, "Getting Back to Business," at noon on Thursday, May 20.

As more people become vaccinated, the immediate public health crisis is easing.

Join a discussion with CEO Dr. Mark Epstein, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kiko Torres, and special guest and True Health New Mexico member Ben Thomas, JD, President and CEO of the Sutin, Thayer & Browne APC law firm as we explore best practices to safely transition from remote work back into our businesses.

To reserve a seat for this informational seminar, please click on the invitation below. Please feel free to share this invitation with others. If you would like to submit any questions in advance of the meeting, you may email them to:

TRUEZoom@truehealthnewmexico.com.

Reserve a Seat

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Paid Leave Credit for Vaccines:

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) allows small and midsize employers, and certain governmental employers, to claim refundable tax credits that reimburse them for the cost of providing paid sick and family leave to their employees due to COVID-19, including leave taken by employees to receive or recover from COVID-19 vaccinations. The ARP tax credits are available to eligible employers that pay sick and family leave for leave from April 1, 2021, through September 30, 2021.

Employer Tax Credit Information

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HOST A COVID

VACCINE EVENT:

The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) announced that businesses, nonprofits, religious congregations, community centers, and other organizations can now request on-site vaccination events through a new DOH web form at getvaxnm.com.

"DOH is committed to making vaccine available to New Mexicans where they live and work," said Cabinet Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins. "By offering organizations the opportunity to request on-site vaccination events, we'll make getting a shot even easier."

Organizations that can bring a minimum of 25 people to a vaccination event - through a combination of employees/members, family, or members of the surrounding community - will qualify, and DOH will work with the organization on scheduling. In some cases, DOH may combine multiple requests and create a single event in a given geographical location. DOH may also redirect requesting organizations to pre-existing events.

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COVID VACCINE -

The sooner New Mexicans are vaccinated, the sooner we can get businesses open and the economy restarted. Sign up to be notified when you're eligible for the vaccine.

NMHA Committees

You can become more involved with the hospitality industry and shape the industry's future by serving on one of the NMHA Committees. Whether your expertise is in finance, communications, program development, event planning, or policy and advocacy work, you can support the Association and the industry by volunteering with our committees. Learn more about the different committees and where you can make an impact. If you're interested in serving on a committee, you can contact the Association at ceo@newmexicohospitality.org.

View Committees

The History of Hospitality

in New Mexico -

From the February 26, 1941 minutes of the New Mexico Hotel Association:

"The first event programmed was a grand handshaking cocktail party, of many rounds and endless varieties of edible tidbits. After the smoke of this engagement had cleared, our host introduced us to a dinner of fine viands that had been exposed to the cunning culinary tricks of a capable chef, each course interspersed with tantalizing tunes of tempting tempo."

I'll spare you the description of the dancing that took place! It's been a long time since we had the chance to meet in person, and we look forward to taking advantage of loosening restrictions to begin to plan opportunities to share information, cocktails and viands (see definition here) with all of you around the state!

NMHA 2021 Advocacy Update -

Join Jason Weaks and the board of NMHA on Thursday, May 20 to hear about the impact of the 2021 Virtual Legislative Session and to learn how you can work with NMHA during the legislative interim to prepare for next year. Jason will be speaking at 3:00 pm. You can join the meeting through the link below (no need to pre-register for the event):

Click Here to Join the NMHA

Advocacy Presentation at 3:00 on May 20

Industry Resources

NM Safe Certified / NM Safe Promise

Make sure your business is NM Safe Certified and that your employees have made the NM Safe Promise!

Get Certified and Make the Promise

New Mexico currently is using a Red - Yellow - Green - Turquoise county system to determine re-opening status. The map will be updated every other Wednesday on the Department of Health website.

DOH Red to Green

Public Health Orders are updated frequently to reflect the changing health environment. Make sure your business is in compliance with the current health orders.

Public Health Orders

Why NMHA?

With the constantly-changing elements of both our legal, workforce, and economic environments, it’s more important now than ever for industries join in unified representation to ensure their continued success.

Your membership in NMHA, a nonprofit corporation, is an investment in your own business/organization and your staff, along with the future of successful travel and tourism in New Mexico. Through the variety of programs, events, initiatives, and leadership opportunities, you will:

Be able to network more effectively
Strengthen your research, marketing and sales efforts
Enhance your knowledge and leadership skills through educational programs
Increase your impact on relevant legislative issues
Gain the latest, valuable information about issues affecting the tourism industry
Help focus attention on the economic and community benefits of tourism
Be part of an industry network of support which includes federal and state agencies, other state trade associations, destination marketing organizations, tourism attractions and industry supportive companies such as restaurants, hotels and airlines.

Become a Member