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Javier Casillas

Javier Casillas, the founder and CEO of Live Well Mattress & Furnishing Centres and Be You, But Louder Marketing Consultation, offers a unique blend of experience and insight. With a decade in sleep retail and over two decades in marketing, Javier's expertise stems from hands-on experience and a deep understanding of the business landscape. His leadership at Live Well Mattress & Furnishing Centres was recognized with the Business of the Year award from the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in 2021.

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Bernina Gray

Bernina Gray is a Diné entrepreneur, mother and future impact investing catalyst. She is from Lukachukai, Arizona, a town located on the Diné reservation. In 2018, she embarked on a transformative path by quitting her job in customer service at a financial institution and enrolling in a coding boot camp with CNM Ingenuity, where she earned a certificate in Full-stack Web Development. This drive led her to a software developer internship, where she honed her skills and knowledge with a local non-profit.

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Galina Kofchock

Galina Kofchock is CFO and co-founder of Osceola Inc (DBA OE Solar), an Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) Solar Firm headquartered in Albuquerque. Osceola Inc launched in 2009 and quickly became one of the fastest growing solar companies in New Mexico.

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New Mexico Small Business Council

New Mexico Small Business Council

Our New Mexico Small Business Council consists of small business owners from various industries across the state. Council members volunteer their time and entrepreneurial expertise at board meetings, public events and in the media to help Small Business Majority identify and address the biggest issues facing small businesses today.

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New Mexico Paid Family and Medical Leave Act: What small businesses need to know

The Paid Family & Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) would help establish the Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) Fund, a program that would be administered by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS). The Fund would be a state-administered paid family and medical leave insurance program to cover leave compensation for a qualifying life event, paid for through modest employee and employer contributions. The program would make paid family and medical leave more affordable and accessible to small business owners and their employees.

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Small Business Majority Supports Paid Family Leave Bill in New Mexico

Ahead of a hearing in the New Mexico Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee, Awesta Sarkash, Public Policy Director, submitted a letter of support for SB 11, the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act. The bill would create a state-run paid family and medical leave fund that employers and their employees can take advantage of during critical health-related moments. 

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Submitted by Awesta Sarkash on Thu, 02/09/2023 - 06:15

Small Business Majority Supports Prescription Drug Affordability Board in New Mexico

Today, Public Policy Director and New Mexico Outreach Director submitted a letter to New Mexico's House Health & Human Services Committee in favor of HB 51, the Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) Act. This legislation would help address the high cost of prescription drugs, which have a great impact on small business owners who are struggling to offer healthcare benefits to their employees. 

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