320 South Silver Avenue, Deming, New Mexico 88030, United States
Events hosted by
Deming Luna County Economic Development
DLCED is committed to making Deming a community that has opportunity--opportunity for all! Here's some of our DLCED hosted events. You can find more on community happenings year-round below!
Events
Grow Your Business With Us! Series
Back by popular demand, we are excited to jump-start our community business series. DLCED was awarded a USDA grant that is allowing is to re-engage and connect with our favorite people -- our community!
- VIRTUAL sessions will be hosted on our DLCED Facebook Page and can also be found here on our website with a link provided in your email.
- HYBRID sessions will be hosted in Deming or Columbus and virtually in real time.
Miss a session during the last series? No problem! Register for the replay here!
Deming Luna County Hiring Events
We are always excited to collaborate with local partners to give employers the opportunity to showcase their business to eligible job seekers!
Deming Business IS NEW MEXICO TRUE
DLCED is happy to host this session for local businesses and event hosts to learn about NMTD initiatives, research, partnership opportunities, toolkits, career opportunities, partner news and information on use of the “New Mexico True” brand. Missed the session, catch the replay by clicking the link below!
Manufacturing Day 2022
Manufacturing Day is observed the first Friday of October each year. We participate by showcasing our local manufacturing industry. You can register for site tours here!
We have several events happening such as:
- Presentations by our local manufacturers in our Elementary schools
- Site Tours for high school students
- FB Features of our local industries
- Community Site Tours
The following site tours are available but have limited seats! Get registered below!
Annual Golf Tournament
DLCED hosts a single fundraiser each year to boost the efforts of the organization. The Board has found a fun way to bring businesses and community together through the Annual DLCED Golf Tournament.
The format is a two-person scramble at $150/ team held in October when the weather is perfect for golfing in the Southwest!
Business Roundtables
DLCED hosts business roundtables throughout the year to engage our business community and hear first hand what the needs are at an industry and employer level.
The Duckrace Drop-In -- Luna County Skate Competition
DLCED is a proud to support the Luna County Skate Committee in their program that works to:
1) engage the local skate community and host skate competitions
2) enhance and expand the local skate park and facilities
Click below to be a sponsor.
You can register for the event HERE.
DLCED Annual Meeting of the Membership
Our membership meets annually at DH Lescombes Winery for a recap of the year and an overview of what's coming up next!
Co.Starters Deming
Co. Starters is a 9-week program for people interested in starting a business or growing their business. Participants get a deeper understanding of creating a sustainable business. You learn how to articulate how your business works all while building your network of support!
Health Careers HEAL- Help, Experience, Attitude, Learn
Formerly known as the "Health Career Academy" the HEAL program offers high school students the opportunity to learn about what it takes to enter the healthcare industry.
Help- students learn the value of volunteering at local non-profits, the college application experience, and different programs that can get them to their desired career path.
Experience- Students get the opportunity to do site visits to different healthcare institutions in Deming. If they choose to continue in the program, they will even get to do job shadowing rotations.
Attitude - Students will learn how challenging the healthcare industry careers are and how important it is to always treat patients and colleagues with respect and dignity.
Learn - The 4-year summer program is designed so that students take one college level course during the summer and get dual-credit through Western NM and Deming Public Schools.
Camp Innoventure
Camp Innoventure is an annual event sponsored by EDF and Capital Power. The one-week camp takes place in the summer where students 6-8 grade are able to learn about starting a business, operating a business, and selling their products!
Lemonade Day Luna-Sample Night
Lemonade Day Luna is a national partnership brought to Deming by the Deming Luna County Chamber of Commerce. Youth (kinder-5th grade) are encouraged to join the program and learn all about what it takes to be a business owner. The program is free to the public because of some generous community sponsors. You can find more information on the annual event HERE.
DLCED is excited to work with local partners such as the Lescombes Family and Copper Kettle Coffee to host a Sample Night for our young entrepreneurs. During Sample Night, youth will be able to come get creative and test different types of fruits, syrups and more in their lemonade and determine what you think will be the best seller!