Bulletin Board: Albuquerque Business Outlook

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SCORE Albuquerque will host a workshop titled “Ask the Expert Q&A: Business Funding” from noon to 1 p.m. Stephanie Skaggs, SCORE’s Funding and Financing Expert, will answer questions about alternative financing options such as company growth, bank loans and business financing in this question-and-answer workshop. This workshop is free; Register at score.org/albuquerque/event/ask-expert-qa-business-funding-4252023.

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George “Dave” Giddens Giddens + Gatton Law, PC, was recently recognized on the 2023 Southwest Super Lawyers website. Giddens was named a Super Lawyer for the 12th time. He is the founder of Giddens + Gatton Law, PC, and focuses primarily on creditor and debtor rights in Albuquerque, Carlsbad, Clovis, Rio Rancho, Roswell and Santa Fe. Practicing law since 1983, Giddens has more than 40 years helping clients with corporate and personal bankruptcy and financial reorganization. He is a member of several community organizations, including the Albuquerque Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and is an active member of St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church. Giddens received both his bachelor’s degree and his juris doctorate from the University of Kansas.

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Emily K. HowardHe was accepted to the executive board of the fast company. Howard is the founder and president of Cheetah Strategy, a branding and business consulting firm. She is also the co-founder of the Start Bragging ABQ movement. As a Fast Company member, Howard has the opportunity to publish professional insights on the company’s website and participate in expert panel discussions.

Yellowstone Landscape is celebrating its 50th year of giving back to the community. The company placed yellow flowers around town as part of Presbyterian Daffodil Days in March. In July, employees cook meals for families at the Ronald McDonald House in Albuquerque. Throughout the year, they visit schools in Santa Fe, Albuquerque and Los Lunas to teach students about the environment and water-wise, desert-friendly landscaping. Yellowstone Landscaping began in 1973 as Heads Up Landscape Contractors, a two-person residential lawn installation and maintenance service. Since then, it has grown to include three branches in Albuquerque, Los Lunas and Santa Fe, and now employs more than 300 people.