Albuquerque Journal from Albuquerque, New Mexico • Page 48

BUSINESS OUTLOOK MONDAY, MARCH 6, 1995 New Home for Imaging Concepts An building on Pan American Freeway south of Alameda NE will be the new home of Imaging Concepts come mid-April. Imaging Concepts, an authorized Sharp Copier dealer, now located at McLeod and Jefferson NE, will move into 16,000 square feet of the building, said owner Curt Richter. The larger building will allow Imaging Concepts to expand its showroom. Two other businesses will occupy the remaining space: Canac Kitchens of Northern New Mexico, kitchen designers; and Burns Gallery, a wet paint publishing company. The general contractor for the project is Wieman Commercial of Albuquerque.

The architect is Design Collaborative of Albuquerque. ml -I II fcflK- Kt I I JIM THOMPSON JOURNAL Maloof hotel plans expansion The Fiesta Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, which the Maloof family opened on Dec. 14, is already planning a multimillion-dollar expansion. Gavin Maloof said business is "better than anticipated," which has forced the 100-room hotel and 25,000 square-foot gaming area to expand. "We're really the talk of the town these days," said Malocf in a phone interview from his Las Vegas office.

"The locals have loved us. We're in an area that has 180,000 people within a 5-mile radius of our casino. They don't have to go to the strip and battle the crowds and the traffic. They enjoy our casino and they have really loved the food." Maloof said the Gardufios restaurant inside the casino has been a home run for his hotel. "Our food and beverage sales are double what we anticipated," he said.

"We'll be expanding the buffet and adding some storage in the back. We've been having to store food in trailers in the back to keep up with the demand." The rest of the expansion will include adding a race book to the existing sports book, an entertainment lounge, 200 to 300 more slot machines and a larger pit area to add more table games. Maloof said he expects the work to begin within the next 30 days. The project will take about six months to complete, he said. Barbara Chavez Chamber events in March The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring several talks, seminars and other presentations this month.

The following three Curbstone Conferences will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays in the George Savage Auditorium of the Professional Building, 201 Cedar NE, next to Presbyterian Hospital. For reservations or more information, call Nancy Wright at 764-3725. Sessions are free to Chamber members, $10 for non-members.

March for Creativity." Rod Stewart, a retired Navy captain and current consultant for the Jaynes will present a seminar on exploring creativity in personal development. March 15: "Your Flight to Freedom: The Wings of Vision." Deb Erickson, president of Breakthrough Learning Systems will present tools and techniques to help you break free from limiting beliefs, emotional blocks and lack of vision. March 22: "Overcoming Public Speaking Apprehensions Is Easy Among Friends." Tom Gautsch and Sam Brandt, members of the Early Birds Toastmasters, will demonstrate the Toastmasters' dynamic approach to public speaking. This month's "Business After Hours" will be March 30 at 5:30 p.m. It will be held in conjunction with the Albuquerque Business Fair at the Albuquerque Convention Center.

The event is an opportunity to make business contacts and even win a balloon-drop door prize. Cost is $5. Call 764-3700, ext. 603 for more informtion. Robin Frames CPA candidates pass exam Fifty-four candidates have passed the state examination for certified public accountants, it was announced by the New Mexico Accountancy Board, which administers the test.

The successful candidates are: From Albuquerque: Cheryl Anderson, Juan M. Benavidez, Claudia L. Blankley, Ann Buchhagen, Robert L. Deines, Mary J. Frost, Jennifer K.

Girand, Mindi L. Gordon, Cynthia T. Harris, Beth A. Leatherman, Stephanie J. Miles, Marlene R.

Reed, Melissa Sawtell, Robert D. Wharff Sheridan Bamman, Clay H. Benedict and Louanne B. Boothe. Also, Curtis J.

Cadwell, Debra A. Ferrell, Christopher Garza, Victoria B. Gomez, Michael J. Green, Virginia D. Hendricks, Dwayne C.

Leuquire, Brooke H. Moreland, Lisa W. Ruggles, Cheryl D. Silcox and George E. Wickersham.

From Other New Mexico Cities: Christine A. Bryant and Christine M. Garcia, Silver City. Paula Graham and Jane R. Niemczyk.

Penny S. McCallister, Dwayne E. Neil, Andrew C. Sem and Margaret A. Wilson, Rio Rancho.

Maria E. Shockey and Natalie R. Williamson, Las Cruces. Catherine K. Gutierrez, Tijeras.

Leslie Heinsch, Carlsbad. Nobert Romero, Espaflola. Joann M. Chavez, Pefia Blanca. James S.

Davis, Belen. Pamela A. Hargrove, Corrales. Anne M. McCollum, Gallup.

Richard K. Rotan, Mesilla. Sarah A. Sawtell, Santa Fe. Toby D.

Spears, Hobbs. Out-of-State Candidates: David Alexander and Laura E. Boehm, Derek S. Shants, Carolyn J. Walters, Kim A.

Steineke, and Amy A. Westcott, Utah. OBDCGffii i ptfgfD) c- JXl THANKS ALBUQUERQUE for your community support in TREECYCLING 1995 Mulching Over 100.000 Chrotmu Tract Rowland Nursery, Inc. would like to say THANK YOU to: The Honorable Martin J. Chavez, Mayor and 1995 Co-sponsors: KOB Radio special thanks to Arlene Warden, John Frosythe, Art Ortega Bob Proffitt; KOATTV special thanks to Mary Lynn Roper Jane Hiltbrand; Public Service Company of New Mexico and Asplundh Tree Experts; The City of Albuquerque's Solid Waste Department special thanks to Dewey Cave, Sal Garcia, Jose E.

Chavez, Michelle Martinez, Vicente Fuentevilla, Stella Candelaria, Gilbert Trujillo, Ray Marquez, Chris Tavasci, Abie Trujillo, Johnny Pena, Danny Chavez, Anthony Miera, Arthur Silva, Ted Lucero, and Anthony Padilla. The Albuquerque Fire Department and, THANK YOU to: All of the hardworking family of Rowland Nursery, and the Recycling Citizens of Albuquerque and Surrounding Communities who supported a very successful 1995 1 Christmas Treecycling Program. i TONY LIESSE BILL COCHRAN Stop by today and see our Commercial Sales Specialists. Bill, Tony and the rest of our sales team have the experience and knowledge to handle your commercial or leasing needsl Please call Commercial Sales at 275-4519.