August 20, 2018
Tail Waggin' Fun!


Join the Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, September 29 at the new Dog Park @ Cottonwood! We’ll be raising money (and our glasses) to help support our local dog rescues. NMDOG , Viva! NM Rural Animal Rescue , NM K-911 , and Siberian Husky Rescue of New Mexico will be receiving a portion of the proceeds from the event.
Sponsorships and vendor spots are still available!
Quarterly Luncheon and Business Expo
Thursday, September 6
The Chamber's 3rd Quarterly Luncheon and Business Expo of 2018 will be at the Santa Ana Star Center.
Beginning at 11:00, members can set up a table to participate in the business expo. The program will begin at noon.
Guest speaker Jerome Wade will present "The Executive's Guide to Getting What You Want Without Losing What You Love."
City of Rio Rancho Seeking Input on Comprehensive Plan
During August and September, the City of Rio Rancho will host six public meetings where residents are invited to attend, learn more about the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and provide input on how the City should develop in the next 20 years. 
The City’s Comprehensive Plan is essentially a guide for future development decision making and is a statement of how a community desires to grow, with respect to population growth, housing, transportation, land use, public facilities, economic development, etc. In 2001, with input from the public, the City developed the Vision 2020 Integrated Comprehensive Plan. Since that time, the plan has been reviewed and amended every five years or so. To view the Comprehensive Plan, please visit www.rrnm.gov/compplan .

Visionaries
The Rio Rancho Regional Chamber Visionaries is a group of young professionals dedicated to developing a young workforce in Rio Rancho. In addition to being a leading voice for the area’s young professionals, Visionaries collaborate with local groups that share its commitment to attracting and retaining young talent in the business community.
Next meeting:
Wednesday Sept. 5
8 am - 9 am
How can the Visionaries help your organization?
The Visionaries are currently taking applications for our Winter Community Service Project. If you would like to be considered, click the button below to be taken to the application. The deadline for applying is November 14 at noon. The recipient will be announced on November 21.
Business After Hours
This is a great opportunity for Chamber members to network and visit a fellow member’s place of business.
Meet other business professionals, exchange information and build relationships in a fun and friendly environment. There will be light refreshments and door prizes!
Southern Boulevard Informational Meeting
The City of Rio Rancho will host an informational meeting where citizens can learn more about the reconstruction of Southern Boulevard, the project timeline, and meet the contractor.
The meeting will take place on Thursday, August 23 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Meadowlark Senior Center,
4330 Meadowlark Lane SE.
All businesses and residents who will be impacted by construction are encouraged to come.
2018 Mayor's Gala
Friday, October 19
Santa Ana Star Casino & Hotel
The Rio Rancho Community Foundation is pleased to announce the 2018 Mayor's Gala "A Night in Paris."
Proceeds from the Gala will be awarded to several nonprofits that serve the area.
Member Events
Sept 8 Eighth Annual ChoppHearse 9/11 Memorial Bike Run
Education
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