Chamber Chat for Dec 9, 2024
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BOI REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ON HOLD FOR NOW
Message from Artesia Chamber of Commerce.
As a January 1, 2025 deadline loomed over the heads of small business owners to comply with a federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirement, a federal court in Texas halted the implementation earlier this week. The preliminary injunction came down Tuesday, December 3, 2024, claiming that the CTA requirement may be unconstitutional.
The injunction means that businesses are not obligated to comply with the reporting requirements unless and until an appellate court overrules the ruling.
Until this week, most U.S. businesses, including corporations, LLCs, s-corps, and other entities, were required to file their (BOI) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) under the Corporate Transparency Act. The mandate aimed to enhance efforts against money laundering and other financial crimes, with penalties reaching up to $10,000 for non-compliance.
Stay tuned for developments and check with your accounting or legal advisors. If you would like to read more on CTA requirements, visit https://www.fincen.gov/boi.
To read more about the recent ruling:
Corporate Transparency Act Blocked Nationwide by Texas Court
https://www.uschamber.com/small-business/how-to-comply-with-the-corporate-transparency-act-deadline
LUMINARIES & LITERACY NIGHT AT YESO ELEMENTARY
Tuesday, Dec 10th 5:15-6:30pm at Yeso Elementary School Playground. A fun evening for all, hot chocolate, biscochitos and a free book for all students while supplies last. They will have lights, music, and photo booths. Follow the lights from the front of the building to the playground.
PAINT PARTIES AT THE OPAC
Dec 12th 6:00pm-$35 per person. Theme TBA
Visit https://www.artesiaartscouncil.com/happenings for tickets and more information!
CHRISTMAS CONCERT FEATURING TONY MELENDEZ
Friday, Dec 13th 6:00pm-This is a FREE event at St. Damien Fellowship Hall (1111 N. Roselawn) All are invited. Click here to view flyer.
EDDY COUNTY COMMUNITY PARTNERS MEETING
December 12, 2024 at 9:00am the final 2024 Community Partners Meeting hosted by the Eddy County Workforce Office, in collaboration with the New Mexico Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). Will take place at the DVR local office located at 3605 National Parks Hwy, Carlsbad. This meeting will focus on the role of the New Mexico Worker’s Compensation Administration and the importance of collaboration among area partners to support injured workers in re-entering the workforce. Additionally, they will explore the benefits of having DVR actively engaged in our communities. Please RSVP to reserve your seat, as space is limited. You can email Randy at rvanleuven@nmwcc.com. A Zoom link will be available upon request. We look forward to your participation! Click here to view flyer.
CHRISTMAS COOKIE CRAWL
Fri, Dec 13 & Sat, Dec 14, 2024 Due to a huge response in local businesses we have changed the cookie crawl from a one day event to a two day event! This will help ensure you have time to stop into all 17 participating businesses to pick up your cookies and spend a little time shopping with the retailers. You are welcome to pre-purchase your empty cookie box for $25 at Artesia Chamber of Commerce (107 N. 1st St) or grab one at the Oil Patch Market 12/14 10am-12pm. ONLY 50 boxes available get yours before they are gone! Click here to view a full list of all the places you can stop and collect cookies!
OIL PATCH MARKET-FARMERS & MAKERS MARKET
Saturday, Dec 14 beginning at 9:00am. This event will take place at The Derrick Floor (519 W. Main St.) For more details click here https://www.artesiamainstreet.com/farmers-market.
CHRISTMAS FEST
Sat, Dec 14, 2024 10:00AM hosted by the Artesia Arts Council at The Ocotillo Performing Arts Center (310 W. Main) Bring the whole family and enjoy a day packed with holiday cheer and fun activities for all ages:
Meet & Greet with Santa and the Grinch. Whether you’re naughty, nice, or somewhere in between, don’t miss the chance to snap a photo and chat with Santa himself—or share some laughs (or scowls) with the Grinch!
Cookie Decorating Station-Unleash your creativity and decorate delicious holiday cookies with frosting, sprinkles, and all the festive trimmings. Perfect for little ones and grown-ups alike!
Movie Screening: Elf-Gather around for a cozy showing of the holiday classic Elf and follow Buddy’s hilarious and heartwarming journey to spread Christmas cheer. Come dressed in your favorite holiday attire and immerse yourself in the spirit of the season. Don’t forget your camera for those unforgettable moments! Admission: $15/PERSON. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! For more info click here or check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/believeartesiaartscouncil
HAVEN OF HOPE HOLIDAY GIFT WRAPPING
Dec 16-20, 2024. 2100 W Richey Ave. www.havenofhopenm.com 575-231-7334. Donations accepted in lieu of set pricing. Click here to view the flyer.
ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
Every other Tuesday( 12/17, 12/31 and so on) from 6:30pm-7:30pm at Artesia Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center -1402 Gilchrist Ave. RSVP to Helen at 575-746-6006.
STITCHED A QUILT SHOW BY NATASHA WILDE
Now through December 20, 2024 at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center 310 W. Main Street. Tuesday-Friday 10-2pm. Quilting demonstration dates and times to be announced. Click here for more info. The Artesia Arts Council’s Ocotillo Performing Arts Center lobby gallery features beautiful quilts by Natasha Wilde November-December (some are for sale too!). An artist’s reception will be held on Tuesday 11/12, 5:30-7:00 pm–light refreshments will be served and everyone is invited! (310 West Main St.; 575.746.4212)
OH! WHAT FUN HOLIDAY SHINDIG
Friday, December 20, 2024 5:00-7:00pm at the Artesia Public Library. Click here to view flyer.
MARKET & MUCHIES
Happening every Saturday until Christmas- check out Market & Munchies at Bennie’s Western Wear (205 W. Main St.) from 9am-4pm. Click here for all the details. Call 575-365-7378 to reserve a booth. Come see The Foxy Frog, The Hanger, The Brave Company, El Dorado Restaurant, and Butterfield Antiques!
LIVE NATIVITY AT FIRST METHODIST CHURCH IN ARTESIA
Sunday, Dec 22, 2024 beginning at 6:00pm. First Methodist Church (500 W. Grand Ave.) including live animals, refreshments, and a narrated story of the birth of Jesus. All are welcome.
NEW YEARS EVE CONCERT PRESENTING MARK CHESNUTT
Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 at the Artesia Country Club, doors open at 6pm. Click here to view flyer or visit www.thepenaproject.org for more info.
EDDY COUNTY NEWSLETTER
Click here to read the Nov/Dec Newsletter.
EMPLOYER ROUNDTABLE HOSTED BY NEW MEXICO WORKFORCE CONNECTION
Thursday, January 9, 2024 from 9AM-11AM. At the Artesia Public Schools Board Room. Click here to view flyer. You’re invited to the Employer Roundtable with NM Department of Workforce Solutions Cabinet Secretary, Sarita Nair. The Employer Roundtable is a FREE open discussion where employers will share their workforce needs and challenges impacting their businesses. Your presence and perspective would greatly enrich the dialogue and contribute to the development of strategies that will address workforce-related issues. Please let Marianna know at your earliest convenience if you are able to attend. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Area Manager, Marianna Martinez by email at marianna.martinez@dws.nm.gov
ARTESIA PUBLIC LIBRARY-FULL SCHEDULE-DECEMBER
Click here for the FULL DECEMBER SCHEDULE .
*All of their programs are free and open to the public. Please visit their website for more information. www.artesianm.gov/library
