575-546-8848 xt. 118
become nm safe certified
We're all in this together
NM Safe Certified trains New Mexico businesses in COVID-Safe Practices to help ensure all of us —customers, employees, and families—remain safe as New Mexico reopens for business and recreation.
DLCED will be hosting a demo on the FREE program on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 11:30 AM.
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Deming Delivers!
As COVID-19 pandemic continues, we urge you all to remain calm and support local business by ordering online, doing curbside pick-up, etc. Many businesses are doing their best to still serve you! For information on LOCAL businesses and their accommodations at this time follow the link below.
covid-19 resources and links
Information for employees, job seekers, unemployment
Information for employees, job seekers, unemployment
Information for employees, job seekers, unemployment
Information for Business owners
Information for employees, job seekers, unemployment
Information for employees, job seekers, unemployment
Covid safe practices for all employers
Information for employees, job seekers, unemployment
Covid safe practices for all employers
local economic stimulus fund
Small business continuity grant
Covid safe practices for all employers
DLCED awarded $250,000 to over 90 businesses in Deming & Luna County. The fund is currently closed and not accepting applications at this time.
Small business continuity grant
Small business continuity grant
Small business continuity grant
The City of Deming will be acting as the Fiscal Agent for the Small Business Continuity Grant.
grant opportunities
Small business continuity grant
Small business continuity grant
Visit the NMEDD page to see more current grant opportunities.
Training
NM Finance Authority Small business loan fund
NM Finance Authority Small business loan fund
If you have questions about SBA programs, you can find trainings to help you navigate these uncharted waters.
NM Finance Authority Small business loan fund
NM Finance Authority Small business loan fund
NM Finance Authority Small business loan fund
Contact Mario LaFragola at 575-546-6556 ext. 4105 or email him at mario.lafragola@wnmu.edu
Mario has gone through trainings to assist businesses with this fund.
local contacts for assistance
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We can help you locally!
Cassie Arias, MBA, BSW
City of Deming/Deming Luna County Economic Development
Economic Development Coordinator/Director
575-546-8848 ext. 118
320 S. Silver Avenue
Premal Patal
County of Luna
Luna County Community Projects Director/Small Business Owner
575-643-6641
700 S. Silver Avenue
John Richmond
Deming Luna County Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director
575- 567-3928
executivedirector@demingchamber.com
800 E Pine Street
Christie Ann Harvey
Deming Mainstreet
Executive Director
575-546-2674
executivedirector@demingmainstreet.org
Mario LaFragola
Small Business Development Center
Regional Director
575-546-6556 ext. 4105
2300 E Pine Street, Room 112
health hotline 1-855-600-3453
stay healthy
PLANNING AHEAD
PLANNING AHEAD
A little planning can ensure smooth business operations and protect public health at the same time. All individuals should continue to take the following basic personal-hygiene measures to prevent the spread of the virus:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer;
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands;
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing;
- Avoid handshakes;
- Avoid contact with sick people who are sick;
- and STAY HOME
Recognize the Symptoms of COVID-19
- Fever
- Cough
- Difficulty Breathing
PLANNING AHEAD
PLANNING AHEAD
PLANNING AHEAD
- Review human resource policies. Consider flexible work options. This can mean telecommuting, different worksites or flexible schedules. Remind employees if they're sick, they should stay home.
- Create an employee communications plan. Share accurate information with employees as situations develop. Basic information, like what the virus is, how it spreads, and how to take care of one's self, can go a long way to prevent rumors and misinformation. Think ahead about how you will communicate in case one of your employees becomes sick.
- Plan ahead for how you will handle absenteeism. New Mexico schools have been cancelled, which will force many employees to stay home to care for children.
- Coordinate with state and local public health officials as needed.
- Make a business continuity plan. Be prepared to execute a new strategy, if necessary. Think of alternative suppliers, critical customers or how to continue operations.
- Review travel policies and plans. The latest guidance from the CDC can be found on the CDC website.