Martini Musing - Economic Bright Spots
While the big boys are thrashing and crashing…small businesses just keep going, as they always do. Here in New Mexico small businesses account for 85% of the jobs, and a large chunk of state tax revenue.
Yesterday, I attended the SBA luncheon honoring New Mexico businesses. Bright spots all over the place! The New Mexico Small Business Person Of The Year is Sergio O. Bermudez, El Mezquite Market. Mr. Bermudez, a Mexican immigrant, started with one small market…he now has five as well as real estate investments. Four other award winners, including Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year, are women.
So - amidst all the doom and gloom about the American economy - look for the bright spots…and help create more. (I’ve been meaning to drop by El Mezquite for months - they carry a lot of items you simply can’t get in many American markets…I’m hoping to find Coca-Cola bottled in Mexico. They use real sugar and it comes in those great old glass bottles…)
Happy Friday - and if you do any shopping this weekend, shop local! You’ll help those bright spots to keep glowing!
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