(Deming) – A local winery is  benefiting from funds provided through the New Mexico Economic Development  Department’s Job Training Incentive Program.

New Mexico Wineries,  Incorporated, of Deming – a family-owned business founded in 1984 – was awarded  over $52,000 to create 10 jobs at its business.

New Mexico Wineries  produces and bottles over 70 different wines under many labels, including St.  Clair and Blue Teal, with over 150,000 cases sold last year.

The corporation  operates the St. Clair tasting room and gift shop east of Deming, and the St.  Clair Bistros in Albuquerque, Las Cruces and Farmington.

The Job Training  Incentive Program reimburses qualified economic-based companies for a portion of  training costs associated with job creation.

The program provides  for classroom or on-the-job training, reimbursing an expanding or 
relocatingbusiness for up to 75%  of a trainee’s wages for as long as six months.

The amount of the award  depends on the number and complexity of jobs, the wages paid and the business location.

New Mexico Wineries was  one of three applications approved during the December meeting of the governing board.The other two businesses are  in Albuquerque.
 


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