Business View Magazine | August 2020

254 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE AUGUST 2020 K-University Student Entrepreneurship Business Creation & Growth Regional Economic Development Intellectual Property & Tech Commercialization Learn more at arrowheadcenter.nmsu.edu A Community for Entrepreneurship & Innovation Arrowhead Center is an economic development engine for New Mexico State University, the City of Las Cruces, the state of New Mexico, and the Borderplex region. So, we’re working on having shovel-ready parcels where development can occur. The Airport has been a big asset to our community, and now we’re being intentional about developing it to where it needs to be, and also attracting the companies that were envisioned for it 20 years ago. “Another big project is the implementation of funding for landscaping, beautification, and a proposed Heritage Park to honor our local heroes. Last year, we received a $1 million appropriation from the state. Other improvements at the airport include security gates, drainage projects, and numerous maintenance projects. We want to make sure that the Airport, in addition to being a business hub with the industrial park, also invites the community and lets them know that the Airport is their airport. It’s also a way to encourage our youth to explore careers in science and technology. And for that we have a couple of strong partnerships. One is the Experimental