When

Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM MDT
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Where

Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces
705 S. Telshor Blvd.
Las Cruces, NM 88011

Contact

Eldelisa Nava
The Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance
(575) 800-7727
enava@mveda.com

MVEDA Business in the NM Borderplex Forum

Join us on Thursday, September 2^nd at our next Business in the NM Borderplex Forum and hear the story of Bitwise Industries who have designed a unique private-public sector approach to growing tech economies in underestimated communities. CEO and Co-founder Irma Olguin Jr. will share the Bitwise story and discuss how Las Cruces can grow and strengthen our local technology economy.

Irma Olguin Jr. oversees the screening and interviewing of all employment candidates and apprentices for Bitwise Industries, including that of Bitwise Workforce Training and Bitwise Technology Consulting. The idea of Bitwise was hatched in 2012 over a Red Bull (hers) and a gin and tonic (his) with her then IP attorney, Jake Soberal. Previously, Irma created 59DaysOfCode, a competition highlighting and encouraging the Valleys tech industry. She co-founded Hashtag, an open co-workspace for designers and developers alike. She also co-founded Edit LLC to solve efficiency and data issues in the ag industry. Irma holds a degree in computer science and engineering from University of Toledo, Ohio and has been a contributing advisor on several community boards, including 59DaysOfCode, President’s Advisory Board for California State University – Fresno, the American Red Cross (Central Valley Chapter), Kingsview Behavioral Health, and Youth Leadership Institute. Her dog, Bruce, is the king of her world and is widely recognized as the mascot for Bitwise Industries.

Advance registration is required; walk-ins will not be accepted. Forum will be held at the Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces, 705 S. Telshor Blvd. from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM and will begin with a hot entr�e buffet. Registration is $30.00 per person, payable by major credit card via the secure PayPal portal on the registration form. You may register by clicking on the "Register Now" below. MVEDA and Hotel Encanto will comply with the State of New Mexico COVID-19 Public Health Order, and all precautions will be taken to ensure guest safety. Masks will be required in all public indoor areas.

After clicking on the "Register" button at the bottom of the registration page you will receive a confirmation email notifying you that your registration is complete. If you do not receive the confirmation, please call the office. Reservations are required. Registration closes Friday, August 27, 2021.