NMCEA is an organization of chamber executives from across the state, working together to improve the business climate in New Mexico, while developing ways to enhance the quality of life in the communities that they represent. NMCEA provides leadership for chamber employees through its networks and resources. All New Mexico chamber executives are invited to join NMCEA and learn about ways to strengthen their professional development.
Winter Meeting Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
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The boardroom of the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce is the place for NMCEA's annual winter meeting on Tuesday, January 24th. Network with other Chamber Execs, board members, and staff and learn about key legislative issues affecting Chambers throughout the State. The Santa Fe Chamber hosts a networking session beginning at 2:00 pm. The general meeting begins at 2:30. The agenda:
2-2:30 networking (pizza provided based on RSVP requests)
2:30 - 3:30
> Legislative Issues
>>> "level playing field" for NM merchants - the issue of gross receipts taxes on internet purchases - Bill Fulginiti, NM Municipal League
>>>ACI legislative agenda - Beverlee McClure
>>> position on any legislation that emerges to combine Tourism and Cultural Affairs Departments
>>> association healthcare update - Bill Lee
>>> position on citizen oversight on bond issues
> discussion of annual conference dates/location
> are additional meetings or webinars desired? Ideas and action items
3:30-4 Board Meeting
> scholarship budget
> monthly meeting/telecon time - revisit
Location:
Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce
8380 Cerrillos Rd. #302
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Visit our Website
505-988-3279 call Marilyn Blessie at the SF Chamber if you need directions.
The boardroom of the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce is the place for NMCEA's annual winter meeting on Tuesday, January 24th. Network with other Chamber Execs, board members, and staff and learn about key legislative issues affecting Chambers throughout the State. The Santa Fe Chamber hosts a networking session beginning at 2:00 pm. The general meeting begins at 2:30. The agenda:
2-2:30 networking (pizza provided based on RSVP requests)
2:30 - 3:30
> Legislative Issues
>>> "level playing field" for NM merchants - the issue of gross receipts taxes on internet purchases - Bill Fulginiti, NM Municipal League
>>>ACI legislative agenda - Beverlee McClure
>>> position on any legislation that emerges to combine Tourism and Cultural Affairs Departments
>>> association healthcare update - Bill Lee
>>> position on citizen oversight on bond issues
> discussion of annual conference dates/location
> are additional meetings or webinars desired? Ideas and action items
3:30-4 Board Meeting
> scholarship budget
> monthly meeting/telecon time - revisit
Location:
Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce
8380 Cerrillos Rd. #302
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Visit our Website
505-988-3279 call Marilyn Blessie at the SF Chamber if you need directions.
Advantages
- Serves as the collective voice for New Mexico Chambers of Commerce
- Works to help Chamber professionals find the resources they need to excel
- Partners with other organizations on issues that affect the business climate in New Mexico
- Creates networking opportunities for Chamber professionals to share ideas and learn from each other
- Encourages professional development for Chamber professionals
- Assists chamber boards with hiring decisions
- Provides email updates to members
- Teleconferences for members
- Hosts a fall conference that brings professionals together with the resources they need to lead effective chambers
- Provides web-based tools for promoting your chamber and community
NMCEA Helps Members with Challenges
- Board issues
- Finance & budget
- Membership
- Member retention
- Business advocacy
- Event management
- Appropriate collaborations
- Peer advice
- Bylaws
- Volunteers
- Staffing
- Communications
- Legal issues
- Sponsorships
- Social networking
- Media
- Crisis management
- Ethics
- and more