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Events in the month of December 2022
Thursday, December 1, 2022

As a Grow with Google Partner, NMOBA is proud to present: Get Your Business Found on Google Search and Maps!

Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a Google Business Profile from start to finish.

In this session, we’ll show you how to:

  • Create and claim your Google Business Profile
  • Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps
  • Use your Business Profile to connect with potential customers


Develop and apply your strategy to achieve your business goals for the end of 2022! Half-time has passed, and it's time to ask ourselves—what are we going to do differently to make sure we finish the year strong? Whether you're brick & mortar business, home based, or ecommerce, you need to be found online for people to do business with you. If they don't know you exist, how can they find you? This powerful & practical session provides essential ways to optimize and maximize your visibility and grow your business online!

Thursday, December 1, 2022
The Annual Shop & Stroll event is back in person for 2022!

Started in 1995 by local Nob Hill Merchants, Shop & Stroll is intended to highlight local retailers. This annual event has evolved over the years. Today's Shop & Stroll is multiple small events in the District on the first Thursday of December.

All inquiries, please email nobhillabqmainstreet@gmail.com
More Info: http://www.nobhillmainstreet.org/
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Join us on 12/01!
Time TBA
🎫 Grab your tickets here: tickets.newmexicoutd.com
https://www.newmexicoutd.com/schedule2022/
Friday, December 2, 2022
Lunch Bunch is a mentorship opportunity where volunteers can play games, talk about school, future careers, and college with students with the goal of empowering girls. 

This is a 1-Hour volunteer opportunity for local professionals.
Friday, December 2, 2022

Holiday Celebration! is happening on **Multiple Dates in December** at 07:00PM MST at Black Cat Cultural Center with tickets starting at $5.00.

THIS IS A FREE EVENT FOR NMOBA MEMBERS!

Fun celebration to usher in the holidays! Singing, dancing, comedy, and more!
Learn more a here: https://nmbc-cc.org/2022-holiday-shows

Saturday, December 3, 2022

Holiday Celebration! is happening on **Multiple Dates in December** at 07:00PM MST at Black Cat Cultural Center with tickets starting at $5.00.

THIS IS A FREE EVENT FOR NMOBA MEMBERS!

Fun celebration to usher in the holidays! Singing, dancing, comedy, and more!
Learn more a here: https://nmbc-cc.org/2022-holiday-shows

Monday, December 5, 2022 - Saturday, December 24, 2022

Taos' favorite holiday pop-up store, Taos Folk, is popping up again! Featuring affordable, handmade crafts from over 40 artists. Choose from fantastic jewelry, winter wear, home décor, fragrant candles and lotions, and exquisite pottery, all made by Taos hands. Plus marvelous books by Taos authors, and much, much more! Taos Folk is open November 18th through Christmas Eve, 11am to 5pm, in the Stables Gallery behind the Taos Inn. 

Don't miss Taos Folk popping-up!

 

www.taosfolkart.com 

Instagram: @taosfolk

Tuesday, December 6, 2022
SCORE Albuquerque is EXCITED to partner with the 
The Loan Fund to bring you this webinar!

Cash is King
Cash coming in and going out of a business should be a major priority for owners to manage.
This webinar will provide a detailed frame of reference for business owners to measure, manage, and forecast cash flow for their own operations.

Tuesday December 6, 2022
1pm - 2:30pm MDT


Special Guest Speaker
Tommy Thompson
SCORE Albuquerque Certified Mentor and Subject Matter Expert
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
nglccNY is proud to partner with Corporate Partner Wells Fargo and the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)'s TGX Initiative on the Transgender and Gender Expansive (TGX) Pitch Program! Taking place on Tuesday, December 6, this program is a chance for TGX business owners to informally present their business to a panel of experts and your fellow entrepreneurs for positive, constructive feedback and new ideas. Prefer to cheer on your fellow business owners as they pitch? All are welcome to attend & observe!

If you have a 5 minute (or less) presentation with all the bells and whistles: great!  If not: that’s great, too!  Simply bring your “elevator pitch” and any messaging you’d like to work on with our experts.  This is an open forum!  Although these are mock pitches, these programs are a tremendous opportunity for TGX-owned businesses to form new relationships, learn what other TGX business owners are working on, and support one another in your entrepreneurial journeys.

Any TGX business owner who pitches or attends this Pitch Program is invited to apply to have their affiliate chamber dues waived in the first year of membership in order to become an NGLCC Certified LGBT Business Enterprise® (LGBTBE) supplier.  LGBTBE Certification fees are waived once your business is an active member of the nglccNY.  Thanks to the generous support of Wells Fargo, NGLCC is accepting applications on a rolling basis through December 2022 for the chamber membership dues waiver.

Questions? Email info@nglccny.org
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your business using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Smart Campaigns in Google Ads.

Wednesday December 7, 2022
10am - 11am MDT

Special Guest Speaker
Pamela Starr
Pamela is known to many in the business community for her prior role as corporate Director of Product Training for North America at Constant Contact. In that position, she directed the training activities that showed thousands of small businesses and non-profit organizations how to improve their digital media marketing efforts.
Pamela has dedicated her entire career to helping businesses and top performers grow. She has trained, coached and delivered keynote presentations to more than 100,000 professionals at more than 1,000 events. In addition, she has logged more than 30 hours of live national television appearances.
Pamela has a bachelor’s degree in Advertising from the Florida State University and completed graduate-level studies in Communication at the University of Central Florida.
You can connect with Pamela on her website: www.PamelaStarrOnline.com or through Twitter: @PamelaStarrFL.
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Join NMOBA for the return of our Monthly Mixer on the FIRST Wednesday of each month! 

This month we will meet at: S4200 / Sidewinders Bar and Grill (4200 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108)

This will be a great evening to connect with the community, network, relax and mingle. 
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Are you a small business looking to train your employees or grow your business?

Join the City of Albuquerque and CNM Ingenuity to find out what FREE training opportunities are launching this winter through Job Training Albuquerque (JTA).

JTA helps small businesses grow by offering trainings in fields including digital marketing, project management, HR, data science, and more! These courses are taught by instructors at top local institutions such as CNM Ingenuity and the UNM Anderson School of Management. 

WHEN & WHERE
  • When: Thursday, December 8 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Where: Zoom Webinar
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Are you a small business looking to train your employees or grow your business?
 
Join the City of Albuquerque and CNM Ingenuity to find out what FREE training opportunities are launching this winter through Job Training Albuquerque (JTA).
 
JTA helps small businesses grow by offering trainings in fields including digital marketing, project management, HR, data science, and more! These courses are taught by instructors at top local institutions such as CNM Ingenuity and the UNM Anderson School of Management.
 
When: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Thursday, December 8th
 
Where: Zoom Webinar -– Register Here: https://cabq.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsdOioqD0pGdVNDmXXxbIXmC_7WhtM7liu
Friday, December 9, 2022
Scrooge!
book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse

A modern twist on a holiday classic, the NMGMC brings the music of Scrooge! to the concert stage. Based on the music and screenplay of the 1970 musical film Scrooge starring Albert Finney and Charles Dickens’ 1843 novella A Christmas Carol, this all-male performance will feature some surprise guests in a concert setting that is sure to put you in a holiday mood. 
  • Fri, December 9, 2022, 7:30pm @ Lensic Performing Arts Center, Santa Fe
  • Sat, December 10, 2022, 7:30pm @ Hiland Theater, Albuquerque​
  • Sun, December 11, 2022, 3:00pm @ Hiland Theater, Albuquerque

SCROOGE! is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
 
Friday, December 9, 2022
Lunch Bunch is a mentorship opportunity where volunteers can play games, talk about school, future careers, and college with students with the goal of empowering girls. 

This is a 1-Hour volunteer opportunity for local professionals.
Friday, December 9, 2022

Holiday Celebration! is happening on **Multiple Dates in December** at 07:00PM MST at Black Cat Cultural Center with tickets starting at $5.00.

THIS IS A FREE EVENT FOR NMOBA MEMBERS!

Fun celebration to usher in the holidays! Singing, dancing, comedy, and more!
Learn more a here: https://nmbc-cc.org/2022-holiday-shows

Saturday, December 10, 2022
Scrooge!
book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse

A modern twist on a holiday classic, the NMGMC brings the music of Scrooge! to the concert stage. Based on the music and screenplay of the 1970 musical film Scrooge starring Albert Finney and Charles Dickens’ 1843 novella A Christmas Carol, this all-male performance will feature some surprise guests in a concert setting that is sure to put you in a holiday mood. 
  • Fri, December 9, 2022, 7:30pm @ Lensic Performing Arts Center, Santa Fe
  • Sat, December 10, 2022, 7:30pm @ Hiland Theater, Albuquerque​
  • Sun, December 11, 2022, 3:00pm @ Hiland Theater, Albuquerque

SCROOGE! is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
 
Saturday, December 10, 2022

Holiday Celebration! is happening on **Multiple Dates in December** at 07:00PM MST at Black Cat Cultural Center with tickets starting at $5.00.

THIS IS A FREE EVENT FOR NMOBA MEMBERS!

Fun celebration to usher in the holidays! Singing, dancing, comedy, and more!
Learn more a here: https://nmbc-cc.org/2022-holiday-shows

Sunday, December 11, 2022
Scrooge!
book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse

A modern twist on a holiday classic, the NMGMC brings the music of Scrooge! to the concert stage. Based on the music and screenplay of the 1970 musical film Scrooge starring Albert Finney and Charles Dickens’ 1843 novella A Christmas Carol, this all-male performance will feature some surprise guests in a concert setting that is sure to put you in a holiday mood. 
  • Fri, December 9, 2022, 7:30pm @ Lensic Performing Arts Center, Santa Fe
  • Sat, December 10, 2022, 7:30pm @ Hiland Theater, Albuquerque​
  • Sun, December 11, 2022, 3:00pm @ Hiland Theater, Albuquerque

SCROOGE! is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
 
Wednesday, December 14, 2022

You’re invited! Join us for the first of two NGLCC & Southern California Edison Business Education S.T.A.R. Workshops offering Strategies Towards Achieving Results. Taking place on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 4pm ET, this course will teach you how to scale for success through connecting and building a relationship with your buyer. You will learn the basics of networking and how your approach should change depending on the stage of your business life cycle and goals for the business relationship. You will also consider your natural communication style and how to adapt for potential, existing, or future clients.

To network and scale for success, business owners will develop skills to:

1) Identify the prospects they can credibly pitch
2) Determine the difference between a prospect vs. suspect
3) Identify your buyer’s true motivation
4) Identify where to find their buyer
5) Develop a winning Company position
6) Become the “Go To” expert
7) Implement Drip 5+ Plan
8) Determine what sales tools to consider

Thursday, December 15, 2022
Get Merry & Bright at SeedCrest's Holiday Open House!
Dec 15, from 5:30-8pm
There will be networking, Santa, Gingerbread Contests and a Scholorship Raffle!

 
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Join us for our Holiday Party with PRIDE After 5 and Drag Bingo. Come enjoy the game and the Queens!
Opuntia is opening just for us and will be serving food and cocktails.

$20.00 gets you 6 Bingo Cards for playing. 


Hosted By: Santa Fe Pride and Human Rights Alliance
Friday, December 16, 2022
African American Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce presents: Free Buy Black Holiday Market and Conference!

December 16 will feature vendors, financial workshops and a food and winter clothing drive. Sponsorships are available!
Friday, December 16, 2022
Lunch Bunch is a mentorship opportunity where volunteers can play games, talk about school, future careers, and college with students with the goal of empowering girls. 

This is a 1-Hour volunteer opportunity for local professionals.
Saturday, December 17, 2022 - Sunday, December 18, 2022
Taos Dance Academy Presents: The Nutcracker
12/17-12/18 – 2 p.m.
Taos Center for the Arts
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Saturday, December 17, 2022
In this session you will learn what it takes to start a business. At the end of this FREE 2-hour session you will be in a better position to decide whether to proceed immediately, delay starting your business or not start the business. We will discuss:
• Reasons to Start/Not Start a Business
• Business Opportunities
• Business Plans
• Financing Your Business
• Marketing
• Types of Business Organizations
• Setting Up Your Business

 
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Join NMOBA for conversation, guest speakers, and networking each month!
Thursday, December 22, 2022 - Saturday, December 24, 2022
Ballet Taos Presents: A Retro Nutcracker
12/22-12/24 – 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Taos Center for the Arts
Friday, December 23, 2022
Lunch Bunch is a mentorship opportunity where volunteers can play games, talk about school, future careers, and college with students with the goal of empowering girls. 

This is a 1-Hour volunteer opportunity for local professionals.
Saturday, December 24, 2022
Welcome To Unity Christmas!
It’s easy to get lost in the rush of events surrounding and leading up to Christmas. Here at Unity Spiritual Center, everyone is found. Here at Unity, we recognize the gift that you are. We see you as a true spiritual being, one who is awakening to the truth of who you are, which can set you free. Here at Unity, we embrace and honor all spiritual paths. Our love-focused worship welcomes people from diverse backgrounds. All are welcome. This Christmas, find out why you’re the answer to the question of Christmas.
Here at Unity, we feel a sacred responsibility, individually and collectively, to make a positive difference in our world. Each of us is a unique expression of God. Each of us was created with sacred worth. We can let the awareness of God’s presence transform our lives and the world. We offer a positive, practical, progressive approach to Christianity. Based in the teachings of Jesus, we honor the truth and respect all persons’ right to choose the spiritual path they are on.
Although Unity will not hold a service on Christmas Day, please join us for Hot Chocolate, cookies and caroling on Christmas eve followed by our Candle-Lighting Service.
• A sing-along with cookies and hot chocolate is at 6:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24.
• A candle-lighting service is at 7:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24.
All are welcome. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!
 
Saturday, December 31, 2022
Held at local ski resorts in Taos