Several national organizations and retailers are celebrating Black History Month by offering new grants or highlighting existing grants available to Black entrepreneurs. Eligibility in most of these programs is also open to Indigenous and Female entrepreneurs. Most of the grants award credit for services rather than cash, and applicants compete against similar businesses nationwide.
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A patent search tool launched by the United States Patent Trademark Office provides remote full-text searching of all U.S. patents and published patent applications. Entrepreneurs can use the search tool to find out about patents and patent applications that are similar to their idea or invention.
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Entrepreneurs are fond of saying that starting their business was the most fun they’ve ever had and the hardest thing they’ve ever done. Several events in the coming weeks aim to offer some fun as they provide the resources, support, and entrepreneurial networks that offer startup business owners a solid foundation.
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Businesses in the tourism sector can get financial assistance for advertising by participating in the New Mexico Tourism Department’s Cooperative Advertising program. Applications to participate in the fiscal year 2023 will be accepted March 1 through April 8, 2022, but applicants are required to complete the Partner Priorities & Situation Assessment Survey by February 7 to be eligible for funding.
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The business development organization WESST is offering a workshop to help business owners create an impactful social media campaign. The free one-hour workshop takes place online on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm. Spend your lunch with WESST and learn how to create efficiency in your social media marketing.
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Creative Startups, known for its business accelerator programs, is offering a series of workshops designed for businesses in the outdoor recreation and experience industries. The series will focus on social media and will enable business owners to build or improve online sales and marketing.
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The New Mexico Economic Development Department is offering Science and Technology Business Start-Up Grants to eligible for-profit science and technology companies with fewer than 50 employees.
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Applications are now being accepted by the New Mexico Small Business Assistance (NMSBA) Program, which provides New Mexico small businesses facing technical challenges access to the unique expertise and capabilities of Los Alamos and Sandia national laboratories. At no cost to the business, small businesses can seek assistance from lab scientists and engineers to solve challenges and overcome barriers to company success.
Continue readingBizSprints: Targeted Business Acceleration
BizSprints are free accelerator programs that offer one-on-one consulting sessions, expert speakers, and supportive advisors that guide participants through exploring potential new markets. Some Sprints also offer guidance to expand digital footprints and obtain capital funding.
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The New Mexico SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit will be held virtually on December 15, 2021, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM MDT. The Summit brings together small businesses, federal program managers, defense representatives, experts, and local organizations vested in driving innovation through the SBIR and STTR programs. The event offers opportunities for entrepreneurs to discuss their innovations with experts in one-on-one meetings.
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