Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce

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• AUGUST 28- MAKEOVER THURSDAY! AT THE BODY & SKIN CLINIC

Join the Body & Skin Clinic for complimentary non-stop makeovers by Lehsa featuring new spring products from Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics. Snacks and sips are included...plus raffles, gifts with purchase, door prizes and fun!! This is a $75 value!

Thursday, August 28, 2008

5:00 - 7:30 pm

Body & Skin Clinic - 4004 Carlisle Blvd. NE Ste. S

www.bodynskinclinic.com

RSVP is requested by calling (505) 872-2900 since space is limited.

• AUGUST 28 - LIVE MUSIC AT SAXBYS!

You are invited on Thursday, August 28, 2008 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM for Live Music and ½ off Espresso Drinks featuring the Eddie Cohen Band at your neighborhood coffee shop, Saxbys! A change to kick back and relax with friends, family or solo. Sit inside or out while drinking our 1/2 Off Espresso Drinks. Saxbys has a Dog Friendly Patio, so bring your best bud for some complimentary dog treats while enjoying the night with friends! We are located at 8810 Holly Ave. NW. For more information, please call us at (505) 828-3757.

· AUGUST 30 - FALL PLANT PREVIEW

Come to Jackalope at 6400 San Mateo NE off 1-25 on Saturday, August 30th at 9:30 am to hear Kathy Ellis, General Manager of High Country Gardens retail stores. Plan ahead and prepare for fall planting!http://www.jackalope.com/

• AUGUST 30 - HAAK'U MUSEUM FUNDRAISING EVENT

Haak'u Museum invites you to be a part of an exclusive fundraising event. The Closing of the Lee Marmon Pueblo Places & Faces Exhibit. Our evening will feature an exquisite four course dinner prepared by "Chef Jay." This semi-formal event will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2008 from 5:00 - 9:00 pm. Fundraising activities will include a live auction featuring rare, limited edition signed prints from Lee Marmon as well as a silent auction featuring Acoma Pottery and work from local artists. We will also provide a sneak peak of our new exhibit: The History and Restoration of San Esteban del Rey Mission: 1700 to Present. This is a limited seating engagement. Seats will be $150 per person. Attendees will receive a signed book of stamps uniquely designed with photographs by Lee Marmon. For reservations and information, please contact Maureen Chavez at 505-552-7865 or 1-800-747-0181 x 7865 or visit our website at www.acomaskycity.org.

• AUGUST 30 & 31 - CIMARRON DAYS FIESTA

Come to Cimarron, New Mexico for the "Cimarron Days Fiesta" on August 30 and 31st! There will be music, games, food, prizes, and lots of fun! Sponsored by the Cimarron Chamber of Commerce. For vendor information or questions, please call 575-376-2317. www.cimarronnm.com

· SEPTEMBER 4 - RIBBON CUTTING FOR EXTRA SPACE STORAGE

Join The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce and Extra Space Storage, the nation's second largest operator of self-storage facilities, for a Re-Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The event will be held Thursday, September 4th, 2008 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at 201 Eubank Blvd, SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123. Come visit our facility and enjoy free food, free gifts and discounted rates for the grand re-opening. Ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 11:30 am. www.extraspace.com

· SEPTEMBER 4 - FREE TRAINING - NM EMPLOYERS INVITED!

New Mexico Employers, You Are Invited! There will be an informative free training on “The Art of Accommodation: Increasing Productivity While Building an Inclusive Workforce” on Thursday, September 4th, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the Rotunda at the UNM Science & Technology Park located at 800 Bradbury SE. The event is presented by: JAN - the Job Accommodation Services, which is a service of the Office of Disability Employment Policy, U.S. Department of Labor. This is a FREE training sponsored by the Employers’ Disability Resource and the New Mexico Business Leadership Network. PHR, SPHR, GPHR, HRCI credit available! For information and to RSVP, call Dionne Rauseo at 1-800-949-4232.

· SEPTEMBER 4 - PANDEMIC : ARE YOU READY?

The Albuquerque International Association and Center for International Studies invite you to attend “Pandemic: Are You Ready?” on September 4th, 2008 from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at Savoy located at 10601 Montgomery Blvd NE. What is a pandemic? What’s the difference between human avian flu and influenza? Why should you be concerned with this virus? There have been 385 human avian flu cases reported worldwide over the past five years; of them, an alarming 243 individuals (over 60%) have died. If this virus mutates and becomes more easily transmitted among humans, it could cause a worldwide pandemic as devastating as the one in 1918 killing as many as 100 million people. Dr. Olmstead will discuss why individuals and businesses need a plan for dealing with a pandemic outbreak that would severely impact our lives and our businesses. She will outline what we should expect if we experience a pandemic outbreak in our lifetime and how we should best respond to it. She will also focus on disaster planning and provide practical suggestions for minimizing the pandemic outbreak impact on our lives. Cost: AIA Members: $26, Non-Members: $30, Student: $5 (members), $10 (non-members) Please mail your check payable to AIA, PO Box 92995, Albuquerque, NM 87199 by August 31, 2008. For more information please visit www.abqinternational.org

· SEPTEMBER 4 - LA BELLA SPA ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

You are invited to attend the Anniversary Celebration and Fall Style Event at La Bella Spa Salon and ABQ Uptown on Thursday, September 4, 2008 from 4:00 - 9:00 pm. There will be 20% off all prepaid services. Enjoy complimentary La Bella Experience Stations. Preview 2008 Fall Style Trends in hair, makeup and beauty introducing Jane Iredale and Bare Minerals 2008 Fall Color Lines. Receive samples of the best hair, face, and body products in the industry. One-of-a-kind jewelry featured by designer, Jamie Lewinger and launch of the KOkORO candle line in New Mexico featuring Lola Bella Boutique's Fall Collection. Don't miss the grand prize of A Complete La Bella Makeover with a total value of over $1,000 including a Cut & Color by Dawn Davide, La Bella Vie Facial, Ultimate Manicure & Pedicure, Make Up Lesson, Brow Shaping and a Red Coral Large Bead One-of-Kind Necklace by Jamie Lewinger. There will also be product prizes every half hour with values of $50 - $20! There will also be cocktails and hand-rolled cigars by Imbibe. Please RSVP to La Bella at 505-899-5557. http://www.labellaspasalon.com/

· SEPTEMBER 4 - SUGARLAND IN CONCERT

Sugarland has quickly made a name for itself as one of the rockingest country acts on the road, and they're giving audiences across the country a regular string of chart topping performances! This fiery and dynamic duo is Jennifer fiery singer and charismatic Kristian, the former alternative folk-rocker have created an artistic partnership that is as unique as it is compelling. Don't miss these talented performers September 4th, 2008 at the Inn of the Mountain Gods! ... Tickets on sale now ... visit Ticketmaster on-line or call (888) 324-0348 for more information. Must be 18 years of age or older in order to attend. Check out this and other upcoming concerts at http://www.innofthemountaingods.com/attractions.asp.

· SEPTEMBER 5 - GREEN TEA TASTING EVENT

The ATeaCo - Annapolis Tea Company, is hosting a green tea tasting on Friday, September 5, 2008 starting at 4:00 pm. Come and taste a variety of teas with scones and dessert while learning about the world's second most consumed beverage led by a Certified Tea Specialist! The ATeaCo. is located in the Scottsdale Village at 3107 Eubank Blvd. NE Ste. 12. Call 505-292-2832 to register. www.annapolisteacompany.net

· SEPTEMBER 6 – RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE FUNDRAISER

The dream to annually provide housing, comfort and care to hundreds more families of ill or injured children is now a reality. Ronald McDonald House has expanded to 30 guest rooms and will honor the many individuals, businesses and foundations that made the expansion possible at the upcoming Heroes of the House black tie gala. The fundraiser will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2008 from 6 to 11 p.m. in the beautiful Sendero Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque. The event features a no host hospitality hour, a spectacular silent auction, a dinner of culinary delights and dancing to Vanilla Pop, the coolest, hippest, swingin’-est band around. Tickets are $100 per person or sponsor a table of eight for $1,000. For tickets and more information call (505) 842-8960. For support and sponsorship information call Stella Lavis at (505) 925-2220 or salavis@comcast.net or visit the RMHC of New Mexico Website at http://www.rmhc-nm.org/events/heroes.php

• SEPTEMBER 9 - WEBINAR ON EVALUATION PRACTICE

Strengths Based Approach to Evaluation Practice

($29) Webinar - 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Problem-focused organizational change efforts require people to concentrate on the negative and to look backward into the past to find the reasons behind any perceived shortcomings. On the other hand, by using strengths based approach people may envision a positive future, utilize forward thinking, and celebrate the successes of their organization and its members. In fact, a strength approach could possibly change the paradigm of evaluation practice. Come join us for an interactive web-based presentation that you can take without leaving your office. Email info@cuttingedgeconsulting.net to secure your registration and make arrangements for payment.

· SEPTEMBER 10 – RIBBON CUTTING FOR FOUR HILLS CC

Join the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting for the Four Hills Country Club’s new state of the art driving range. We will have a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 4:00 pm followed by a patio cook-out. The cook-out will be steak and chicken fajitas, beans and rice, soft drinks and tea with a cash bar for only $15 per person. Everyone is welcome to join! Along with the celebration of the new driving range, the Four Hills Country Club would like to announce that they are nearing their 50^th Anniversary and at this time they are proud to announce that our membership is full! July 4^th, 2009 will mark their anniversary and leading up to that eventful day they will be celebrating each month with a fun event for their members. The improvements to the driving range include a 50% larger tee area, three target greens of various yardages, and a new short game area six times larger then the previous one. This is just the beginning of the improvements they want to make to the club. The future holds plans to replace the irrigation system, add entrance gates and revamp the club house. Four Hills Country Club is located at 911 Four Hills Rd. in Albuquerque. For more information, please visit www.fourhillscc.com

· SEPTEMBER 10 – CORRALES EXECUTIVE OFFICES OPENING

Join the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting for the Corrales Executive Offices on Wednesday, September 10, 2008. There will be a reception with light hors d'oeuvres and door prizes from 4:30 - 6:30 pm with the ribbon cutting at 5:00 pm. They will be showcasing their facility which provides flexible, professional office space by the hour, day or week. They are located at 3824 Corrales Rd. in Corrales.

· SEPTEMBER 10 – CARRABBA'S WINE DINNER

Join Carrabba's Italian Grill on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 6:30 pm for a special dinner event - "The Wines of Italy." Taste four wines accompanies by a four course tasting menu. $30 per person not including tax and gratuity. Space is limited. Make your reservation today at albuquerque2@carrabbas.com.

· SEPTEMBER 12 - OOLONG TEA TASTING EVENT

The ATeaCo - Annapolis Tea Company, is hosting a Oolong tea tasting on Friday, September 12, 2008 starting at 4:00 pm. Come and taste a variety of teas with scones and dessert while learning about the world's second most consumed beverage led by a Certified Tea Specialist! The ATeaCo. is located in the Scottsdale Village at 3107 Eubank Blvd. NE Ste. 12. Call 505-292-2832 to register. www.annapolisteacompany.net

· SEPTEMBER 13 – ARE YOU SEEKING TRAVELING COMPANIONS?

Join All-Ways Traveling on Saturday, September 13, 2008 from 1:50 - 3:20 pm at the Flying Star Cafe on Wyoming and Paseo del Norte. We are forming a casual social group for those seeking traveling companions. We will continue to meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month at the same time and place. Bring your suggestions about the places we might go as a group as well! For more information, call Cathryn Fletcher at 505-296-7300.

· SEPTEMBER 17 – MUSIC AT MADELINE'S PLACE

Enjoy the best of Albuquerque's contemporary folk artists this summer.
Join fellow music enthusiasts in the starlit Great Room for exceptional concerts without the accompaniment of mosquitos and surprise gusts of wind! Madeleine's Place is hosting four concerts on the third Wednesday of the month June through September. This time with Susan Clark. $15 admission. Doors open at 6:30, performance from 7-9. Bring a picnic supper if you like; light refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information, contact 505-962-2466 or see www.MadeleinesPlaceNM.com

· SEPTEMBER 18 - NEW MEXICO TECH EXPO LUNCHEON

Albuquerque Grand Hotel – Airport
September 18, 2008
11:30 – 1:30 PM

Join us for an exciting story -Tom Chavez, CEO of Rapt Inc. will speak on “Technology Entrepreneurship: Making It Through the Obstacle Course”. Tom realized every entrepreneur’s dream when his company, Rapt, Inc, was recently acquired by Microsoft – talk about success! But the real story is how he got there, from a self-described lower-middle-class family in Albuquerque, to Harvard graduate (all 5 siblings) to successful tech entrepreneur. Rapt, Inc., the leading provider of advertising yield management solutions was recently acquired by Microsoft to be offered as a key component of their Atlas Publisher Suite. Tom says “The opportunity to join forces with Microsoft and see our technology flourish inside a much larger platform was too compelling to pass up. What makes it even more compelling is that Tom is an Albuquerque native. Also representatives from our technology associations, New Mexico Bio, New Mexico IT & Software Association, New Mexico Optics Industry Association, New Mexico Solar Energy Association and the Nano Network of New Mexico will give an overview of the latest greatest tech developments in the State. These groups represent the industry clusters that are a significant part of New Mexico’s economic success.

· SEPTEMBER 18 - MARKETING IN A CHANGING ECONOMY

Join us in the Albuquerque Chamber Of Commerce conference room, 115 Gold Ave SW, on Sept. 18th for the first in our Small Business Marketing Workshop Series. Have you ever felt like if just more people knew about how good you business was you would have plenty of business? Have you wondered how to get ahead of your competition when the economy seems to cool down? This marketing workshop series will reveal how to get more customers/clients when others are just surviving, or worse. Learn the keys to getting more customers/clients next month and getting more income from your existing customers/clients.

All sessions are from 9 am - 10:30 am each day. Call Linda at 505-260-4663 to reserve your seat. Sessions are limited to 25 people. So put it on your calendar and register early to make sure you get a seat. You do not have to attend all of the workshops unless you so desire.

OUR NEXT WORKSHOPS:

Oct 16, "The Most Common Business Marketing Mistakes."

Nov 13, "The 5 Quickest Ways to Get More Customers"

Speaker: J. Wayne Story, President, Interrupt Marketing Consultants, and No BS Certified Business Consultant. Mr. Story owns several businesses here in the Albuquerque area. However, he invests most of his time helping business owners grow their businesses with non-traditional, 'Outside The Box' marketing and advertising methods. As a consultant, he designs and helps implement, trackable marketing and advertising systems to attract customers like a 5-Ton magnet. He is a former President of the "Executive Association of Greater Rio Rancho," current Board Member and volunteer mentor for "Big Brothers Big Sisters," and Ambassador for the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce.

· SEPTEMBER 19 - BLACK TEA TASTING EVENT

The ATeaCo - Annapolis Tea Company, is hosting a black tea tasting on Friday, September 19, 2008 starting at 4:00 pm. Come and taste a variety of teas with scones and dessert while learning about the world's second most consumed beverage led by a Certified Tea Specialist! The ATeaCo. is located in the Scottsdale Village at 3107 Eubank Blvd. NE Ste. 12. Call 505-292-2832 to register. www.annapolisteacompany.net

· SEPTEMBER 20 - LIGHT THE NIGHT WALK

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is holding their premier evening fundraiser, Light The Night Walk®, on September 20, 2008 downtown at Civic Plaza. In case you are unfamiliar with LLS, their mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since their founding in 1949, LLS has invested over $600 million in cancer research, including a five-year $6.25 million grant right here in Albuquerque at UNM Center for Cancer Research . They also support blood cancer patients and their families by providing education, financial aid, and a support network.

Light The Night Walk is an evening of celebration and commemoration of those lives touched by cancer. Participants raise funds prior to the Walk and come together at Civic Plaza to enjoy an evening of food, fun and entertainment. As our beautiful New Mexico sun sets, they will complete a two-mile walk around downtown carrying illuminated balloons: red for supporters, white for survivors and gold in memory of those that have lost their fight.

Come and be a hero in the eyes of blood cancer patients and Walk with us towards finding a cure! For more information, please contact Janine Collins at 505-872-0141, ext. 228 or email at janine.collins@lls.org.

· SEPTEMBER 20 - BUSINESS EXPO & FUNDRAISING EVENT

The Mountain America Credit Union on 9200 Golf Course NW will be hosting a business expo event on Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm at the branch. If you are interested in being a booth exhibitor, booth fees are a $75.00 donation to S.A.F.E. House (or a raffle item with a value of at least $75.00). Booth vendors would need to supply their own table and chairs. Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided. The event will benefit the S.A.F.E. House, a non-profit organization which provides temporary shelter, services and education for all victims of domestic violence. The organization’s services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and they are one of the largest shelters in the United States - providing safe shelter for between 800-1000 women, men and children. In fact, at any given time, approximately 60% of S.A.F.E. House residents are children. Support this great organization while showcasing your business! The event is also sponsored by 99.5 Magic FM, Costco Wholesale, Garcia’s Kitchen, and Smith’s Food and Drug Stores. For more information and to get a booth, please contact Vicky Torres at Mountain America – (505) 897-0090 or vtorres@macu.org.

· SEPTEMBER 22 - RED CROSS "LINKS FOR LIVES" TOURNAMENT

Join the Tanoan Country Club on Monday, September 22, 2008 for a golf tournament to benefit the local American Red Cross. The Red Cross "Links for Lives" tournament begins with a shotgun start at 8:00 am and/or a 1:00 pm shotgun start. Register today online at www.redcrossabq.org.

• SEPTEMBER 23 - WEBINAR ON ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE

Helping Your Organization Navigate Change

($29) Webinar - 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Through this informative web-based presentation participants will be provided with tools necessary to help their organizations navigate the complexities of change. Eliciting and reconciling expectations, setting up an infrastructure for two-way communication that promotes knowledge transfer and ownership, and assessing progress toward identified goals will all be addressed. Email info@cuttingedgeconsulting.net to secure your registration and make arrangements for payment.

• SEPTEMBER 25 - SALES AND SUCCESS SUMMIT

The annual event you've been waiting for! The Novak Group presents the event of the year - the Sales & Success Summit and Motivational Luncheon on September 25, 2008 at the Embassy Suites. Featuring Speakers: Tod C Novak "The Birds, The Human Connection in Sales"; Don Daniel Ortiz, "Defining success, with meaning and purpose"; and Jeffrey Washington "Effort is not a four letter word." New this year we are presenting a Full Day seminar that will include 3 speakers and a sit down luncheon with your choice of meal. Would you like to know what makes a millionaire tick? Through out the day Tod will be interviewing some prominent local business people who are the definition of the word success. How did they establish their company? What were the challenges encountered? How do they market themselves so effectively? Would you like to know the answers to these questions, plus some of your own? You will have the opportunity to ask these millionaires a question of your choice at the Sales and Success Seminar! Stop trying to reinvent the wheel. Hear from experts who are already getting the results you want! Networking before the morning session, at lunch and after the afternoon session Tod will present 2 sessions. A morning session: (an introduction to The Birds ) and an afternoon session: (The Advanced Birds, The" how to " close more sales with the human connection). Informative, fun, fresh and right on target; a one of a kind day that will impact your life forever!! Don't wait to register, this event will be sold out, For Registration and details go to the website www.thenovakgroup.com and click on upcoming events or call us @505-792-5820 or email Donna@thenovakgroup.com.

· SEPTEMBER 26 - BLENDED TEA TASTING EVENT

The ATeaCo - Annapolis Tea Company, is hosting a green tea tasting on Friday, September 26, 2008 starting at 4:00 pm. Come and taste a variety of teas with scones and dessert while learning about the world's second most consumed beverage led by a Certified Tea Specialist! The ATeaCo. is located in the Scottsdale Village at 3107 Eubank Blvd. NE Ste. 12. Call 505-292-2832 to register. www.annapolisteacompany.net

• SEPTEMBER 27 - ADELANTE'S 30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Join Adelante for their 30th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 5:30 pm - 12:00 am at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque at 330 Tijeras NW. The anniversary celebration will highlight Adelante's achievements over the past 30 years and will provide funding for the agency to support nearly 700 individuals with disabilities in New Mexico! There will be a silent auction, dinner and live auction as well as live entertainment and music by the Pink Flamingos. The attire is formal and the cost is $100 per ticket or tables of ten available for $1000. There are also special room rates available - please call the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque for details at 1-800-223-1234 and ask for the "Adelante Room Block." Adelante Development Center Inc. is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and will receive 100% of the proceeds. Visit our website at www.goadelante.org to learn more about Adelante's mission and programs. For reservations or if you have questions, please contact the Development Office at 505-314-7149 or 505-449-4022.

• SEPTEMBER 30 - WEBINAR ON EVALUATION 101

Evaluation 101

($29) Webinar - 1:00 pm

Many organizations could benefit from evaluating their programs or projects, yet are reluctant to do so. This session will provide an overview of ways to evaluate training programs, the benefits and pitfalls of evaluation, and the components of a typical evaluation plan. Come join us for an interactive web-based presentation that you can take without leaving your office. Email info@cuttingedgeconsulting.net to secure your registration and make arrangements for payment.

• SEPTEMBER 30 – SOMEDAY IS HERE, WAIT FOR ME

Running late and frazzled? Seeking an easier way to manage your time and arrive fresh as a daisy? Would you like some guidance through the many methods and tips on organizing time and simplifying your to do list?

If you answered yes to all of the above, then Miriam Ortiz y Pino, Certified Professional Organizer and member of the Source can lead you to simple solutions that will work for you.

Learn the easiest way to control your time and tasks in Miriam's workshop on Tuesday, September 30, 2008, 6-8 p.m. at Office Alternatives located at 4801 Lang NE Ste. 110 (That’s South of Paseo del Norte and West of I-25). Take home some powerful methods for implementing change and finally simplifying your life. Class size is limited (6-12 people). The cost is $50.00 plus tax.* To register or for more information, call (505) 243-4356.

• OCTOBER 2 - MEET THE TVC TEAM

Technology Ventures Corporation helps take innovations to market. TVC assists entrepreneurs in all of the steps along the way: creating great products, building successful companies, and assisting with access to capital... and they do it all for free!

If you are a technology company seeking capital, you can meet the TVC team and find out what TVC can do to help you create, start, or grow your technology. TVC will be hosting an event for inventors and entrepreneurs looking for free help to get their idea off the ground. Past successful presenters will be on hand to talk about their experience at forming and funding a venture-backed technology company. Complimentary food will be provided.

Thursday, October 2, 2008.
11:30a.m. to 1:15p.m. or 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Emcore Corporation
Sandia Science & Technology Park
(Research Road at Eubank SE)
For information, go to www.techventures.org or call 505-843-4110

• OCTOBER 3 - JOY JUNCTION'S 22ND ANNIVERSARY BANQUET

You are cordially invited to attend Joy Junction’s 22nd Anniversary Banquet at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Albuquerque on Friday, October 3rd. featuring contemporary Christian music sensation, Jaci Velasquez, and special guest speaker, Coach (Ken) Carter, whose real life story was featured in the movie, “Coach Carter.” There will be a banquet, silent auction, and book release. Doors open at 6:00 pm for a silent auction, and the event starts at 7:00 pm. Every guest receives a complimentary autographed book. Joy Junction is New Mexico’s largest and only shelter serving homeless women and families; providing shelter, meals, clothing and most importantly spiritual teaching and training from the Word of God; the Bible. We look forward to having you as part of our celebration by joining in the wonderful work that is going on at Joy Junction and invite you to participate by sponsoring a table at the Banquet. You may also obtain individual tickets if you would like. Please call our Corporate Office for banquet tickets by phone at 505-217-9586. Tickets are $75 in advance (if purchased by September 12, 2008), and $100 after September 12th. We look forward to seeing you at the Banquet! www.joyjunction.org/banquet

· OCTOBER 16 - THE MOST COMMON BUSINESS MISTAKES

Join us in the Albuquerque Chamber Of Commerce conference room, 115 Gold Ave. SW, for this continuation of our "Marketing Your Business In A Changing Economy" Workshop Series. Have you ever felt like if just more people knew about how good you business was you would have plenty of business? Have you wondered how to get ahead of your competition when the economy seems to cool down? This marketing workshop series will reveal how to get more customers/clients when others are just surviving, or worse. Learn the keys to getting more customers/clients next month and getting more income from your existing customers/clients.

All sessions will be 9 am - 10:30 am each day. Call Linda at 505-260-4663 to reserve your seat. Sessions are limited to 25 people. So put it on your calendar and register early to make sure you get a seat. You do not have to attend all workshops unless you so desire.

OUR NEXT WORKSHOP:

• OCTOBER 23 - B.B. KING IN CONCERT

BB King will be live in concert on October 23^rd at the Inn of the Mountain Gods! "King of the Blues" and the "Ambassador of the Blues", and indeed he's reigned across the decades as Blues Music's most recognizable and influential artist. His half-century of success owes as much to his shining personality and soulful guitar licks as for his hard work as a touring musician. He consistently logged between 200 and 300 shows a year! Tickets are on sale right now so don’t miss the King of Blues at the Inn! Must be 18 years of age or older in order to attend. Check out this and other upcoming concerts at http://www.innofthemountaingods.com

• OCTOBER 28 - IT'S IN HERE SOMEWHERE & IT'S INTERESTING

Piles sliding off the desk and pages getting lost? Seeking an easier way to control the stacks and access the information you need? Would you like some guidance through the many ways to sort, store, and find your paper and simplify your life?

If you answered yes to all of the above, then Miriam Ortiz y Pino, Certified Professional Organizer and member of the Source can lead you to simple solutions that will work for you.

Learn the easiest ways to control paper and interesting information in Miriam's workshop on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 6-8 p.m. at Office Alternatives located at 4801 Lang NE Ste. 110 (That’s South of Paseo del Norte and West of I-25). Take home some powerful methods for implementing change and finally simplifying your life. Class size is limited (6-12 people). The cost is $50.00 plus tax.* To register or for more information, call (505) 243-4356.

• OCTOBER 31 - FREE PHOTO OF YOUR CHILD IN COSTUME !

Mary J. Mann Photography will be hosting our annual Halloween Fundraiser on Friday, October 31, 2008 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. We will be having a party with treats and in exchange for a blanket (twin size preferably), we will photograph your child in costume and make a 5x7 photograph for you! The fundraiser will benefit Albuquerque Rescue Mission, www.abqrescue.org. This fine organization has been serving the homeless in Albuquerque since 1954. They need many things. Our goal is to get as many twin sized blankets as we can. There is a great need as winters in Albuquerque get colder each year and the number of Americans slipping into economic hardships increases. If you would like to help us, please contact Mary or Paula at 505-889-9608 or email us at mary@maryjmann.com. We are located at 10320 Cottonwood Park NW.

• NOVEMBER 1 - THE "JUSTICE FOR ALL" BALL

Join us for the first annual “Justice for All Ball” to honor those who work to open the courts to all New Mexicans with the Pamela B. Minzner Equal Access to Justice Award on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at the Embassy Suites – Albuquerque located at 1000 Woodward Pl. NE. There will be Cocktails, Dinner and Dancing. Black tie suggested. The event is sponsored by Equal Access to Justice and the State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. For more information or to purchase sponsorships/tickets, please contact Kate Mulqueen at kmulqueen@nmbar.org or Martha Chicoski at mchicoski@cabq.gov.

• NOVEMBER 6 - 3rd ANNUAL "ALL ABOUT ARTHRITIS" EXPO

The Arthritis Foundation presents a free event, the 3rd Annual All About Arthritis Expo on Thursday, November 6, 2008 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center located at 501 Elizabeth SE in Albuquerque. There will be lectures about arthritis, physicians to answer questions, health professionals providing a wealth of information about arthritis prevention, treatment and control, and displays! For more information, call the Arthritis Foundation at 505-867-7430 or visit us at www.arthritis.org.

• NOVEMBER 9 - BILL COSBY IN CONCERT

Over the past century, few entertainers have achieved the legendary status of Bill Cosby Jr. His successes span five decades, and he's been making America laugh the whole time! In the 1960s, his stand-up act spawned a string of hilarious, best-selling comedy albums, which won eight Gold Records, five Platinum records and five Grammy Awards. In the 1980s, he rocked television with the The Cosby Show, a hugely successful series that single-handedly revived the family sitcom. He will be at the Inn of the Mountain Gods with show times at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM ... Tickets go on sale approximately 60 days before the show ... visit Ticketmaster on-line or call (888) 324-0348 for more information. Must be 18 years of age or older to attend. Check out this and other upcoming concerts at http://www.innofthemountaingods.com

· NOVEMBER 13 - THE 5 QUICKEST WAYS TO GET CUSTOMERS

Join us in the Albuquerque Chamber Of Commerce conference room, 115 Gold Ave SW, for this continuation of our "Marketing Your Business In A Changing Economy" Workshop Series. Have you ever felt like if just more people knew about how good you business was you would have plenty of business? Have you wondered how to get ahead of your competition when the economy seems to cool down? This marketing workshop series will reveal how to get more customers/clients when others are just surviving, or worse. Learn the keys to getting more customers/clients next month and getting more income from your existing customers/clients.

We will meet from 9 am - 10:30 am on Nov 13. Call Linda at 505-260-4663 to reserve your seat. The session is limited to 25 people. So put it on your calendar and register early to make sure you get a seat.

Speaker: J. Wayne Story, President, Interrupt Marketing Consultants, and No BS Certified Business Consultant. Mr. Story owns several businesses here in the Albuquerque area. However, he invests most of his time helping business owners grow their businesses with non-traditional, 'Outside The Box' marketing and advertising methods. As a consultant, he designs and helps implement, trackable marketing and advertising systems to attract customers like a 5-Ton magnet. He is a former President of the "Executive Association of Greater Rio Rancho," current Board Member and volunteer mentor for "Big Brothers Big Sisters," and Ambassador for the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce.

• NOVEMBER 28 - THUNDERBIRDS OPENING NIGHT

The Albuquerque Thunderbirds open their 2008-09 season in the NBA Development League on Friday, November 28th at 7 p.m. when they host the Colorado 14ers at Tingley Coliseum. All home games for the 2008-2009 season will be played at Tingley Coliseum, and tickets are on sale now! Visit www.abqtbirds.com to stay up to date on the latest happenings with your Thunderbirds. Call 505.265.DUNK now to reserve your seats in the Courtside Club, VIP Room, and various arena seating levels.

• Ongoing - NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION

Newspapers in Education, an organization within the ALBUQUERQUE PUBLISHING COMPANY, has provided newspapers, training and materials to teachers since 1976. The group is looking for corporate sponsors to help provide funding for newspapers for classrooms, a monthly letter, calendar of events, e-mail activities and access to on-line materials for teachers. Call Diane Campbell at 505-823-7777 for more information on the program.


GREATER ALBUQUERQUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Mailing Address: P.O. Box 25100, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87125 Physical Address: 115 Gold Ave. S.W., Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102 Phone: (505) 764-3700 / Fax: (505) 764-3714