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“We truly believe that our biggest resource is our community and have been proven right time and time again,” says the staff at Agora Crisis Center.

Headed into their 50th year of service to the Albuquerque community – this 24/7 365 day a year resource center is truly a gift to all who have utilized their services, from the generous hearts of those who have gifted their time.

What do they do? Well – it’s huge…

The Agora Crisis Center offers free and confidential emotional support to anyone for any reason, from everyday stress to a more serious behavioral health crisis. There are several ways of connecting those in need to support – and here are some of the ways Agora provides resources and/or access to them: 

  • through their local and toll-free phone lines: Call 505.277.3013
  • supporting the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline both on phone and online chat
    Call 1-800-273-8255 or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
  • through resource databases like the one provided by United Way of Central New Mexico’s 211 line.https://uwcnm.org/211

Agora is a non-profit organization. In fact, a large part of sustaining such an operation is reliant and appreciative of volunteer efforts and engagement. When asked about volunteering/volunteers – they said: “We are always looking for volunteers!”

Their volunteer-driven program is one of the things that truly sets Agora apart from other Crisis centers around the country. They train cohorts of interested individuals 3 times a year and are always accepting applications online at www.agoracares.org/volunteer.

Volunteers go through over 40 hours of nationally accredited training before serving one 4-hour shift a week for an agreed 220 hours of service (which is about a year).

Sound like something you’d Be interested in?

Check in about that by following and keeping up with Agora’s services and or needs on these platforms:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/agoracrisiscenter
Instagram: @agoracrisiscenter

If you’d like to chat with an Agora volunteer and or staff “in space” – you can catch them at one of their upcoming local events – November 24th at Canteen Brewhouse. Find that link HERE:

https://www.facebook.com/events/529327877845255/

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b&d industries

 

B&D Industries is one of Burque’s Best: Keeping You Cool, Warm, and Safe – 24 hours a day for 64 Years and Counting!

When we think about job creators and big industry – it might be really easy to miss thinking about one of Albuquerque’s most involved businesses when it comes to keeping you comfortable on a daily basis. B&D industries owned and operated in Albuquerque for 64 years, is at the forefront of security, heating, cooling, and communications related to the day to day business, for some of Albuquerque’s largest brick and mortar institutions. University of New Mexico, Central New Mexico Community College, and the City of Santa Fe are just a few clients in the Rolodex of this New Mexico based business. If you’re looking for services or looking for employment, B&D is a good place to look! 

B&D Industries, Inc. was established in 1955 and they offer a premier electrical prime contractor and subcontractor. They offer construction, operation, maintenance, and repair services. B&D performs work at hospitals, national laboratories, semiconductor manufacturing, and uranium enrichment facilities, Petro/chemical plants, data centers, correctional facilities, and schools. They are industry leaders in safety and compliance – getting a job done well and right. 

B&D operates under an Environmental Health and Safety Program to ensure the safety of its employees and their Quality Assurance Program includes a business management system that drives consistency and repeatability in the way they get the job done. After six decades of providing superior services through proven business practices, B&D continues to expand its reputation for outstanding quality, safety, and productivity. As members of the National Electrical Contractors Association, ELECTRI International, the Electric Roundtable, the Associated General Contractors of America and the Design-Build Institute of America, they’ve trained professionals for both large scale projects and small task order service delivery. In other words, there is no job too big or too small – to get done right. 

They’re not just “doing the job” though – they are creating and hiring for JOBS too –
We asked them about it and they said: 

We are currently looking for the following positions:

BIM Modeler

Security/Surveillance Tech

HVAC Tech

Service Coordinator

Boiler Tech

Data Tech

Journeyman Electrician

Service Dispatcher

Warehouse Associate

Receptionist

Estimator

Networking Service Tech

Paid Internship

Do you have experience in one of these fields? Do you want to try your hand at working for a company with more than half a century’s roots in the Duke City? Contact B&D today and start your new career and future with an industry leader!  Keep an eye on the careers section of their website, www.banddindustries.com because new jobs are being added all the time as they are growing bigger every day.

Do you need someone to do the job right – and deliver you the industry standard, while continually looking for ways to improve the way your business operates on a day today? Then look their way. B&D Industries is happy to serve your business’ needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

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Building Better Health for City Employees Building Better Health for the City of Albuquerque Employees

I have been a health educator for 26 years, at federal, state, and municipal levels.  I started my career at Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis, moved on to the New Mexico Department of Health’s obesity and tobacco use prevention programs, and now I’m with the City of Albuquerque,” said Lisa Gatan, the City’s Employee Health and Wellness Coordinator.

We had a chat with Lisa, who uses JohnnyBoards’ services as part of her approach to approaching the idea of better health at the City of Albuquerque. “Our priorities for city employees include activities to improve nutrition, engage in regular physical activity, quit using tobacco products, reduce stress, and get health screenings at appropriate intervals,” she said. Why? Because healthier employees are more efficient, effective! So, how do they get the word out? Well our JohnnyBoards of course! On top of that they use a number of other tactics.
“We use email blasts, Intranet announcements, presentations, and posters to market campaigns,” she said. She added kind words about our work together, saying,  “since 2015, marketing on JohnnyBoards has been a great addition to the City of Albuquerque’s employee wellness program. JohnnyBoards have allowed us to reach employees in the field, such as bus drivers and street maintenance workers.  Some of our health programs have really improved employees’ lives, so it’s important that all employees are aware of every stress reduction, nutrition, and physical activity program we offer. Marketing to field employees gives them a chance to sign-up and participate.  The JohnnyBoards text message feature allows us to immediately send registration materials to employees’ phones, instead of having them log on to a shared computer, which could be postponed or forgotten altogether. We asked employees their opinions about JohnnyBoards at their work locations, and the majority find the boards very helpful to stay informed about wellness benefits.”Here is a link to our findings.
We could not be happier to learn that there are folks benefitting from our messaging due to the accessible positioning of the posts. Great, right? We think so – so, do you have mobile employees – ones always on the go, not just at a desk? Maybe JohnnyBoards is a good test for you to take, in terms of talking to them in a way they find and relate to. Just sayin’…

Think about it. The City of Albuquerque, for nearly five years in, is working together to build healthier human beings within the ranks of the City workforce.

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Home is Where the Heart is - Just ask Richard Quintana of Union Mortgage

Home is Where the Heart is – Just ask Richard Quintana of Union Mortgage

JohnnyBoards prides itself on being a resource to every kind of business you can imagine; from food and beverage to law enforcement, to awareness and health campaigns -we run the gamut in terms of providing services to businesses that serve the community. One of the folks we do business with has been in business for more than two decades. Richard Quintana of Union Mortgage has been helping people set themselves up for success for twenty-two years!

If you are in the market for a loan, for means of acquiring residential property, look no further than Union Mortgage. “We handle all aspects of residential mortgage lending: FHA, VA, conventional, jumbo, refinancing, and first-time homebuyers,” said Quintana when we asked about the services he provides. Quintana and Union Mortgage hold what he described as “normal” business hours – aka – Monday through Friday, but he did admit his cell phone is always on – so don’t hesitate to try and give this man some business!

Being that he’s been in the business for so long – we figure it has to be something he absolutely loves. In that same vein, we wanted to know what about mortgage lending sets Union apart from the rest. To that, Quintana had this to say: “I consider myself an expert in my field, but what sets me apart from my competitors is the fact that I don’t make anyone feel like they are ‘less than’ if they don’t qualify – I try to give them guidance and steps on how to get into a home. If not now, in the future.” Good answer, sir. We sure can appreciate that – customer service is always an incredible focus to have and to specialize in.

Do you know what else we like about Richard? When asked about being a New Mexico – and more specifically an Albuquerque small business owner, and what he enjoyed about it – he said, “I am a proud New Mexico and an even prouder ‘Burqueno’ –  I am extremely defensive or our city and our State. I believe we are one of the best-kept secrets in the Southwest and I am proud to be from here.” Cheers to that – us too!

When you have your ducks in a row – and are ready to buy that dream home. Look no further than Union Mortgage for a home mortgage, to keep things local. We are sure you will be satisfied with your service.

Respectfully,
Ruben Garcia 

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fusemaker

 

FUSE Makerspace – Creating a World of Possibility for Albuquerque Makers

Hey, Albuquerque. Being the wonderfully creative, entrepreneurial driven city you are – we wanted to take a second to see if you’ve heard of one of the gems that the Duke City has to offer – FUSE Makerspace. Heard of it?  

We had a moment recently to talk to Britney King of FUSE – an employee who has been in place for over 3.5 years – working to make life for makers, and business to business opportunities a reality, in Burque since she got on board.  

Speaking of “getting on board,” FUSE and JohnnyBoards have a symbiotic relationship of sorts. Being that FUSE specializes in a number of things, one of which is 3D printing capabilities, it was a good fit for Ruben Garcia and the JohnnyBoards team, to team up with Ms. King and make things happen in a small business to business fashion between the two outfits.  

CNM and JohnnyBoards identified a need and an opportunity to use each other’s expertise to model business to business benefits in the Duke City, when they agreed to develop a prototype that they put into action by way of the creation of security clips for the advertising boards you see in common areas around town. Garcia and King, modeled a clip, and then modeled behavior they’d like to see replicated by agreeing to #BuyLocal and support each other’s efforts vendor to buyer and vice versa.  

Great right? Worth supporting, right? So next time you see a board in a bathroom or elsewhere, take a closer look at how they’re constructed, and see the value and example of businesses working together in Burque. Choose to work with either of them the next time you have an opportunity to do so as well. Below you’ll find a list and descriptions of services that FUSE can provide to you – and here is a link to vendors that JohnnyBoards works with and through – find a fit for you, and get in where you fit in. Enjoy.  

The FUSE Makerspace is a community center with tools that allow members to design, prototype, and create manufactured works. Great right? All you need is some cash, creativity, and time and you can use FUSE as your launching pad for the next big idea in that brain of yours. FUSE is aided in the work it does in the Albuquerque community thanks to a partnership with CNM. Partnering with CNM, allows FUSE to give their members access to affordable, high-quality classes as well as mentoring from other makers and community members. 

FUSE is hard at work fostering the startup spirit in Albuquerque’s Innovation District by creating jobs and supporting businesses in the downtown community. They are enthusiastically invested in stimulating creative thinking and economic growth in Albuquerque and the surrounding areas. 

One might ask, why FUSE? What do I get when I sign up – well, we asked them that, and here was the short list of benefits to becoming a member TODAY: 

  • A safe, professional facility for manufacturing your ideas. 
  • Equipment and tools for precision and large-scale projects. 
  • Offices for rent to foster the development of your small business. 
  • A collaborative, creative working environment.

If the list of benefits isn’t attractive enough, perhaps the hours of operation will help to twist your arm. If you’re a working professional, their extended hours on certain days of the week, and weekend hours to boot helps FUSE to serve you! Check out their hours of operation below:

Sunday: 10AM-6PM, Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 10AM-9PM, Wednesday: 10AM-9PM,
Thursday: 10AM-9PM,Friday: 10AM-6PM,Saturday: 10AM-6PM

FUSE operates both on a membership and workshop based basis with prices that vary depending what your interest and engagement are. We asked them to run down the details as much as possible, and they provided this quick reference to some of their services and prices. 

With a community pivoting toward innovation, creative economy, and creative placemaking, now is the time to make the decision to join FUSE as a member; heck, check em out for a day and see if it works for you to start. Start somewhere, start creating – TODAY 

 Workshops and Membership Details: 

     Workshops vary between $49-$69 

Memberships 

  • Weekly Individual Membership: $25/week 
  • Monthly Individual Membership: $75/month 
  • Monthly Family Membership: $75 for the first member, $25 per additional family member 
  • Monthly CNM/Educational (Staff and/or Student) Membership: $50* 
  • Monthly Rainforest Occupant:  $50 
  • Military Membership Rate:  $50/month (Current or former, ID required) 
  • Monthly Group Membership $65/month for a minimum of 5 members, 6-month term 
  • Business Membership: $250/month**   Annual Term, 2 members, transferable 

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87 years and Counting – Model Shoe Shine Continues to Believe in Downtown Albuquerque

When you think of Albuquerque, you think of balloons and chile – you might think of Breaking Bad and sunsets – movie sets and now, Netflix. But, you might not think about a thing, a family, and a business that has been here for all of that – and in many cases longer than everything but the chile – that business is Model Shoe Shine.

Model Shoe Shine has been around for 87 years. Yes, you read that right, 87 years. We asked, now owner, Adam Campos to tell us about how it got started. “It was started in 1931 by Bill Cheers, in 1989 my uncle Rick Campos took over and my dad Chuck Campos and I, Adam Campos took over in 2000,” he said. The downtown tiny shop is a well-known spot for the whos who of ABQ. Politicians, business owners, and your regular joes, all get their shine on, downtown. Downtown is seemingly a great location for such an outfit – and Campos is hopeful about the neighborhood. When we asked him about his feelings for the area and the future of the city, Adam said, “It’s getting better with the new mayor adding more police Downtown. I feel safer and my clients feel safer.” Exciting right? Commitment and perseverance are obvious traits of Adam’s and it takes folks like him and businesses like this to make sure we stay the course of cleaning up more than shoes on Gold Street.

model shoe shine

 

Speaking of shoes, just for fun, we asked Adam to share one of the most obscure requests that Model Shoe Shine has received and fulfilled. “We had a guy that had boots with some type of fur and we gave his boots a haircut. weird but he was happy,” he said with a chuckle. Haircut ah? Well, it’s not that far off for a gentlemen’s shop. We should make the point known though, that it’s not just a shop for men… They cater to everyone. Services range and vary as do prices; our standard shine is just a “five” – with a tip appreciated of course – but the buck doesn’t stop there. Adam offers a number of other things including shoe shine, shoe repair, drop off and pick up, die and conditioning of leather, purses, and handbags. So the next time you’re hanging around downtown, stop in and say hi. Make sure it’s before five. Model Shoe Shine is open and ready for your business Monday through Friday 8:30-4:30. Support an amazing local business and hit the street with fancy feet. Tell Adam hello from JohnnyBoards. Cheers.

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The City of Albuquerque Puts Power in the hands of Burqueños  With NEW App

 

Have you heard? The City of Albuquerque just released a NEW App! That’s right, take your issues, or interest in events, online – right in the palm of your hand. If you check out the cabq.gov website, you’ll find the following information:


The OneABQ app houses all the city’s applications in one easy-to-use app available for any Android or Apple device. It allows users to report issues to 311, checks on the status of existing 311 reports, link to other mobile applications and receive important notifications from the City of Albuquerque. You can NOW download the app by scanning the QR code present on any One ABQ: APP ad at a JohnnyBoards location. This is another incredible step in innovation by the City to aid their efforts in keeping Albuquerque residents informed.

App Functionality

  • Access all CABQ mobile applications
  • Submit a report to 311
  • Look up the status of a previously-reported issue
  • Connect with key community resources
  • Receive city-wide updates

System Requirements

  • iOS: 8.0 and above
  • Android: Android 4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) up to Android 8 (Oreo)

Pretty neat, right? No long waits to report that graffiti across the street. If you have to figure out where your bus is, or are looking for something different to do – you can do that too! The One Albuquerque initiatives continue; this is an example of meeting Albuquerque residents and taxpayers more than halfway when it comes to delivering information and service.

What are you waiting for? Download it, today! If you’ve got it already, take a second to tell a friend. There’s a goal of 100,000 users by year’s end – lofty? We think not – not when something is just this useful. #OneAlbuquerque – gotta love it.

 

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JohnnyBoards and Designated Drivers Working Together
to END DWI – Looking for Local Pubs and Bars to Partner
Through a Drink Coaster Pilot Project

JohnnyBoards Advertising and Designated Drivers on Demand came up with quite the idea for a partnership lately. We’ve all heard of Uber and Lyft; but have you heard of Designated Drivers on Demand? Many of us know who Clear Channel is but I bet you don’t realize you DO know what JohnnyBoards is too!
JohnnyBoards is a local in facility advertising business, whose signage is routinely seen in restrooms and public common areas above drinking fountains and otherwise in locally owned establishments. Designated Drivers on Demand is a locally owned ride home service for those Albuquerque residents who’ve had enough to drink on a night out on the town.

The two have combined forces for the means of good – to impact and help lessen DWI in Albuquerque. That’s right! JohnnyBoards and Designated Drivers on Demand are 2 local companies teaming up to reduce DWI.
They are asking or any bar, pub, and restaurant that serves alcohol to allow them to drop off coasters to remind customers to use Designated Drivers on Demand to get them or them and their car home. Neat idea right? Find a ride while enjoying a drink – because your drink is sitting on top of the advertisement – pretty smart.
This pilot program will also have effects on other aspects of Albuquerque’s crime problem; it reduces overnight theft rings that target cars left in parking lots overnight and eliminates the hassle of going back the next day to get their car.
Here’s how it works: Give JohnnyBoards and Designated Drivers on Demand your old/unused coasters and they will donate the coasters to nearby middle schools for art projects and a cash donation to help with wrap-around services such as bus passes, jackets and parent background checks so they may participate in student activities. As a trade, you will get the “ride offering” coasters in exchange, and everyone wins. This service is already operational in a number of local businesses – if you’re looking to get on the list, ready to help some kids, end DWI, and encourage responsible drinking, contact them today.

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JohnnyBoard’s Top 5s Local Businesses to Support

Albuquerque is a city ripe with opportunities and experiences. At each and every turn locals are blessed with the opportunity to support homegrown businesses. At JohnnyBoards, our work within and in support of the small business community has been increasingly encouraging and rewarding over the years. We have had the pleasure of watching so many businesses start, grow, and thrive in the Duke City.

We wanted to take a second to talk about some “Top 5s.”  In fact, when we were thinking about the best of the best, when it comes to Burque “biz,” we figured we’d take it one step further and give you a list of the Top 5 male and Top 5 female-owned businesses in Burque according to JohnnyBoards.

Black Box Fitness – co-owned and operated by Jessica Gentry. Black Box hangs its hat on being a space for everyone. Whether your a CrossFit fanatic, looking for a place to do the next WOD, or you have no idea what WOD means – this is the place for you. With focuses on youth in recovery, adults battling obesity, and athletes looking to find an edge, Black Box is certainly a one box fits all type of space. Try them out, today!

Eaton Media LLC – do you need an effective, attractive, and affordable online presence? From social media to custom websites, Eaton Media is the place to go. Supported by a large group of working partners, Eaton Media is a go-to for locally sourced social media resources and support.

Waxing the City – owned and operated by Jessica Carothers, this amazing small business with locations in the North Valley and North East Heights of Albuquerque provides premier services in the realm of hair removal. If you’re looking for a professional, clean, and comfortable environment for means of removing unwanted body hair – look no further than Waxing the City.

Los Ranchos Bakery – do you like sweet treats? Who doesn’t? Stephanie Lucero at Los Ranchos Bakery has made a career in keeping your sweet tooth satisfied. If you’ve never been there before –  it’s time to make it a first time. Pies, cookies, scones, and more – both with and without the presence of Gluten; make a trip to Los Ranchos and make your next get together a hit at the hands of Stephanie and her staff.

Roots Salon – need a new style? Check out this Nob Hill business. Roots Salon, owned and operated by Sara Bassett, is a great idea for your ideas on a new do. Do you! That’s right; head on up the hill to this spot and be listened to, taken care of, and leave with a look you have always wanted. Make Roots your new space for transformation.

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#CommunityDialogue: Why Social Media Matters - Some Thoughts & Best Practices#CommunityDialogue: Why Social Media Matters – Some Thoughts & Best Practices

Times are changing. Every day it seems there is a new algorithm, a new social media strategy or platform, something new to read, do, or add to your arsenal when it comes to gaining visibility in the digital realm… It’s crazy.

For small businesses, entrepreneurs, and consultants or entertainment personalities, staying ahead of the curve is key. Social media is the largest driver of attention on the planet. Learning to make your work behind the screen/scenes work for you and your business or image is a vital part of sustaining one’s aim. Thanks to the hard work and community-minded focus of local advertising biz, JohnnyBoards, we are able to provide those of you out there who are hustling, with some important things to consider when diving into the digital world aka social media. This installment of #CommunityDialogue touches on why social media matters thanks to some great information shared with us by Anvil Media and JohnnyBoards.

It seems that gone are the days of the front page – unless that page is a web page. According to Anvil Marketing, there are 3.1 billion internet users around the world. Something equally impressive is that of those users 788 million are mobile-only internet users! We live in a world where one can have a computer in his or her pocket at all times. Meeting consumers where they’re at is the name of the game.

Content marketing in the realm of digital advertising leads the way in the most widely used and purchased form of media. Social media posts, blog posts, video, and more – these elements and the purchasing of them by small and big businesses alike, has consumers aiming to identify with brands and services as part of a “lifestyle.”

If we can see ourselves “in it,” we buy it – content marketing invites the consumer to the “see yourself here,” experience that is often necessary to seal a deal!

Where you find those folks with whom you aim to make a deal, well that’s a different story altogether. Trends lay at the feet of followers – those who join, tweet, poke, and connect, can be found on many a platform. Demographics skew in terms of use. Some platforms are built for the more mature in life and others for the young in age and at heart.

Here’s an example. If you ask Google, 35% of the Twitter user base is 18-29. According to Anvil, 73% of people who use Twitter also have an Instagram account, 90% of them have and use a Facebook account, 95% of them watch YouTube, and 54% use Snapchat.

What’s that say to you? Well, it tells us something… and should prompt a question of your own… Do I, or does my business have a Twitter account? If the answer is no, you might wanna work on that.

A multi-platform approach to advertising can ensure that those aiming to find you, will – and those who didn’t know about you might find you still. Building your brand once followers are identified, takes an organized approach, but can be achieved for often times much less money than what one might consider to be “traditional” modes of advertising ( Newspaper print ads, static billboards, business networking memberships).

The leap into the realm of social media can be intimidating for some. It came on quick and changes even quicker; if you don’t have a handle on what a “handle” is – if a hashtag used to be a pound sign to you, and or if you just can’t seem to figure out what to Tweet about, you might want to hire some help.

From a full-blown branding firm to a solo consultant, there are a number of resourceful people and helpful resources in any community waiting to help you bring brand awareness to the world wide web for you and yours.

Consistency is key. So if you’re doing it yourself or hiring help, Anvil has 6 strategies they think you should key in on.

  1. Build a compelling profile – a good bio/product description, nice/fitting/professional/profession appropriate headshot, or logo, and consistency with your profile names across platforms are all key.
  2. Create content consistently – stay on schedule, don’t be negative or have bursts of negativity on your feed, share other people’s and trending content, and present high-quality content of your own.
  3. Amplify your reach – use well researched and utilized hashtags, include effective keywords, embed links to social profiles, and cross-post quality content across profiles and platforms.
  4. Expand your network – identify and follow relevant influencers, engage influencers and consumers with questions, and monitor industry news.
  5. Be generous – thank you, followers, shout out your partners, share customer/influencer/consumer content, and respond to questions promptly.
  6. Expedite the growth curve – invest in paid options to maximize reach, leverage sponsored and targeted posts/content, include incentives and contests, use polls and surveys, and amplify popular posts.

That’s a lot – and it’s only six things. So we think – if you start there, you’re off to a good start. Keep at it. Social media isn’t figured out overnight, but it can have an impact that quickly. Take it easy and always think twice before pressing post – the rest is all trial and error – hopefully more trial than error.