Jul 22
IW Development was instrumental in the planning and success of these events. The New Mexico Community Foundation celebrated the work of NewMexicoWomen.org, the latest initiative to advance women and girls in the state of New Mexico. Over one hundred women and men gathered at Rio Chama Steakhouse on the evening of February 13, 2013….. Followed …
Dec 04
I attended an excellent Lobbying Workshop sponsored by the League of Women’s Voters. The workshop covered how to be an effective advocate as citizens or as a member of a civic organization lobbying the NM State Legislature. Speakers were Senator Peter Wirth, Representative Jimmy Hall, and registered lobbyist, Linda Siegle. I learned a lot and …
Nov 28
On the advice of a friend and marketing expert, I decided to get serious on LinkedIn and now I am hooked. I’ve been connecting with people from the past and the present and the future by sending little messages. It’s nice to know how people are doing and they like the fact that I am …
Oct 12
The 2012 Pinon Awards, given each year (for 26 years) by the Santa Fe Community Foundation, was a lovely and successful event this past Tuesday evening October 9th. It was different from recent years where the community was invited to a free open celebration at the Lensic Theater and then a somewhat pricey dinner event …
Dec 19
The Alternative Gift Market held this weekend at DeVargas Mall in Santa Fe was a HUGE success. The group of 12 volunteers raised close to $30,000 over the weekend following two weeks of raising local attention through print, radio, social and online media, and lots of good old-fashioned calling on friends to share your passion. …
Dec 17
AGM Grand Opening 2011 I attended the opening of the Santa Fe Alternative Gift Market at Santa Fe’s DeVargas Mall last night, the 16th, and it was a joyous and successful event. I’ve attended so many Christmas parties and fund raisers this season that my head is spinning, but this was special! Alternative Gifts International …
Dec 03
I was invited to speak at the Santa Fe Rotary Club Del Sur last week to introduce them to the work of one of my clients, Earth Works Institute and the Adopt-an-Arroyo Program with the City of Santa Fe. It was a delightful, fun-filled, informative event – even the food at the Courtyard …