11 episodes
Homegrown Economies Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce
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Homegrown Economies is the only podcast of its kind that makes the connection between local businesses and communities with their public spaces, tourism, and the outdoor economy. Communities all over the country are seeing increases in the use of public parks, monuments, and open spaces. The local businesses in those communities benefit from tourism dollars, job creation, and outdoor recreation. On this podcast, we will talk with local business owners, agencies, and those involved in the outdoor recreation industry, highlighting the economic benefits of our open spaces. Also, we will feature conversations with locally owned businesses as they continue to navigate the challenges of COVID and learn the many ways they have adapted, addressed closures, and created new ways to market their business and reach current and new customers.
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Anthony Thomas, Director of the Conservation Corps New Mexico
On this episode of Homegrown Economies, Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce CEO/President Carrie Hamblen talks Anthony Thomas, the Director of the Conservation Corps New Mexico. Thomas talks about the formation of the CCNM, how his past military service carries over into his leadership with the CCNM, the programs offered, the value of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the future of CCNM. More information about the Conservation Corp New Mexico can be found by going to: https://corpsnm.org
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State Rep. Angelica Rubio and Co-founder of the Monumental Loop, Pablo Lopez
On this episode of Homegrown Economies, Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce CEO/President Carrie Hamblen talks with State Representative Angelica Rubio and co-founder of the Monumental Loop, Pablo Lopez, about the New Mexico Bike Summit, taking place tomorrow in Las Cruces. Rubio and Lopez talk about increasing awareness about cycling, the importance of understanding the origins of the land we ride on, and how the Outdoor Equity Fund has supported over 30,000 kids in getting them outdoors. They talk about the purpose of the Bike Summit, Origins and Connections, and how vital that will be in creating a strong foundation for increased education, activity, and overall appreciation of cycling in the state. More information about the Bike Summit can be found by calling Matt Mason at 575-636-4952.
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Carmichael Dominguez, Public Lands Steward
On this episode of Homegrown Economies, Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce CEO/President Carrie Hamblen talks with Carmichael Dominguez, public servant and advocate for public lands. On the program, Carmichael and Carrie talk about his years of public service, both as a city councilor and member of the school board in Santa Fe. Carmichael and Julian Gonzales, a veteran, recently authored a great article on the Antiquities Act. You can find that article here. They talk about the importance of the Antiquities Act, how it's used, and why it's important for communities.
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Colleen Boyd, downtown desert yoga
On this episode of Homegrown Economies, Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce CEO/President Carrie Hamblen talks with Colleen Boyd, the owner and founder of downtown desert yoga. On the program, Colleen and Carrie talk about offering yoga for every BODY, what Optimal Movement means to helping folks become comfortable with doing yoga, and how the pandemic helped Colleen and some others in forming the nonprofit Desert Community Wellness.
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Hilary Dutcher, the Outdoor Recreation Sales Manager at Visit Las Cruces
On this episode of Homegrown Economies, Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce CEO/President Carrie Hamblen talks with Hilary Dutcher, the Outdoor Recreation Sales Manager for Visit Las Cruces. On the program, Hilary and Carrie talk about the strategies of marketing the outdoors, ways Visit Las Cruces modified the marketing of the outdoor activities during COVID, and what promoting Las Cruces post-pandemic looks like.
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Jo Ann Garay, Director of the Las Cruces Division of the New Mexico Small Business Development Center
On this episode of Homegrown Economies, Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce CEO/President Carrie Hamblen talks with Jo Ann Garay, the Director of the Las Cruces Division of the New Mexico Small Business Development Center. On the show, Jo Ann and Carrie talk the challenges faced by small businesses, what makes a successful business owner, and how the NM SBDC helped so many locally owned businesses during the pandemic with access to state and federal assistance, getting their bookkeeping in order, and helping them prepare for the future of how consumers will shop post-COVID.
Customer Reviews
Great start!
So much room for this type of podcast - our nation's future is outdoor recreation and I can't wait for more episodes!