Do you have an idea you want to bring to life? Are you passionate about taking your special product or service to the market? The United States Patent and Trademark Office is hosting a free, online inspiration series called Proud Innovation on June 15 and 22.
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WESST Pop-Up Shop Supports Creative Entrepreneurs
The business development organization WESST is accepting applications from creative entrepreneurs to participate in its juried October 2022 holiday pop-up shop.
Continue readingeBay Grant Deadline Approaching
The eBay Up & Running grant program awards $10,000 grants to 50 businesses that sell on its platform. The deadline to apply for a 2022 grant is June 10, 2022.
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Tax Credit Helps Businesses Diversify
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is a Federal tax credit available to employers for hiring individuals from certain targeted groups who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment. The program aims to incentivize workforce diversity by offering up to $2,400 in tax credit to any employer that hires an individual identified as being a member of one of 10 targeted groups.
Continue readingCommunity Advantage Loan Helps Arborists Scale to Meet Demand
Eric’s Tree Care is deeply rooted in a love for all things nature. The Albuquerque-based landscaping and arborist service has been in business since 1997. And as its reputation has grown over the years, so has the range of services and scale of jobs its team of tight-knit arborists can tackle.
When Eric’s Tree Care needed a larger loan to support the next chapter in the business’ development, they turned to DreamSpring for capital through the Community Advantage program. A loan from DreamSpring ensured Eric’s Tree Care had the tools they needed to succeed and the capacity to keep scaling to meet customer demand.
Today, the Eric’s Tree Care team provides complete care from root to tree-top. They specialize in tree management advice; careful pruning and root work; removal and stump grinding; and planting services. They’re also skilled in adding structural supports to trees — a technical feat where cabling or customized bracing is used to increase safety and extend the lifespan of a tree for years to come. Estimates are always free.
Continue readingPaid Sick Leave Law Starts July 1
New Mexico’s Healthy Workplaces Act takes effect on July 1, 2022, and the Department of Workforce Solutions is offering webinars to help businesses that employ workers comply with the law. Webinar participants will have the opportunity to ask questions of DWS subject matter experts.
Continue readingConstruction Businesses Get Free Advice from Homewise
The nonprofit organization Homewise, known for supporting homeownership and communities, is offering up to $850 of business consultation services for free to businesses in the construction industry. The program, dubbed Buildwise, offers individual consulting and networking events with industry peers and experts to help contractors and construction businesses develop the skills and resources needed to build a successful business.
Continue readingMicroloan Program Fills Lending Gap
The U.S. Small Business Administration partners with nonprofit lenders to help businesses access small infusions of cash for working capital and expenses related to inventory, supplies, equipment, furniture, and fixtures. The SBA Microloan Program aims to help small businesses that are unable to access capital from traditional sources. The average loan size is $13,000.
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