Visit the Carlsbad Department of Development at RECon Expo 2010

    CARLSBAD, NM, May 18, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- There are amazing opportunities for any organization looking to discover new markets or to relocate their operations in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Attendees at RECon, the global retail real estate convention, can learn the benefits from the Carlsbad Department of Development.

RECon, an annual expo produced by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), is "the world's largest gathering of retail real estate professionals." This three-day event will take place May 23 - 25, 2010 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

"Our goal is to show attendees why Carlsbad, New Mexico is the best place to do business," said Jeff Campbell, Marketing Director for the Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD). "The economy in Carlsbad and Eddy County is very stable and much stronger than most of the country. Any business or organization looking for a location that gives a competitive edge and a unique lifestyle for their managers really needs to look at Carlsbad. We'll have the right people at our booth to answer any questions."

The City of Carlsbad Mayor, Mr. Dale Janway, along with several business and community leaders, and the expert staff from the CDOD will be at the RECon Expo - Booth S325_R_ST in South Hall 3 & 4.

Campbell continued, "We have an industrial park that is perfect for manufacturing. Our Cascades at Carlsbad project is an open air marketplace along the Pecos River. This project will be of interest to investors, commercial developers, and anyone who wants to expand their retail or restaurant operations."

Carlsbad, New Mexico Quick Facts as of 05/17/10:
- Median Household Income: $50,081
- Unemployment Rate: 6.7%
- 173,000 people live within one hour
- Over 500,000 people visit the Carlsbad area each year
- Major Industries: Mining, Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Education, Tourism, Agriculture, Construction

The Carlsbad Department of Development, a non-profit member supported organization, promotes the economic welfare as the economic development agency for the City of Carlsbad and Eddy County. The CDOD membership represents the leaders of business, industry and government in Carlsbad and Eddy County, New Mexico. The CDOD is your first contact for business assistance.

For additional information regarding this release
Carlsbad Department of Development / News Division
Office: 575-887-6562
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.developcarlsbad.org

The Carlsbad Department of Development is the economic development agency for the City of Carlsbad and South Eddy County, New Mexico.

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