The UNM Small Business Institute at Anderson School of Management provides consulting work for local businesses by linking them with graduate Continue reading
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High Tech Consortium of Southern New Mexico
High Tech Consortium of Southern New Mexico is a volunteer association interested in growing technology in the southern part of the state. Continue reading
Technology Ventures Corporation (TVC)
After 24 years of building a local startup ecosystem, Technology Ventures Corporation (TVC), closes its doors at the end of April 2017. Continue reading
New Mexico Technology Council
New Mexico Technology Council is a member-driven association of businesses, organizations and tech professionals working together to promote Continue reading
High Desert Discovery District (HD3)
High Desert Discovery District (HD3) connects entrepreneurs to seasoned business professionals to commercialize technology and create rapid-growth Continue reading
UNM Rainforest Innovations
UNM Rainforest Innovations, formerly known as STC. UNM, works closely with inventors, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, new and established companies, and Continue reading
Coronado Ventures Forum
Coronado Ventures Forum is a nonprofit corporation that focuses on development, education, and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs, existing and Continue reading
Web-Based Services Aim to Make Business More Manageable
The Internet has linked New Mexico businesses with a worldwide web of customers, and it’s also provided a universe of cost-cutting and time-saving tools that are simplifying many aspects of running a business. Better yet, many of these tools are free or affordable.
Many businesses already use social media sites like Facebook and Twitter to advertise products, offer discounts and interact with customers. Even critical comments from customers help businesses by pointing out correctable problems with service or products; they’re a cheap form of damage control and quality control. Continue reading
Greater Española Valley Community Development Corporation (GEVCDC)
GEVCDC is a non-profit corporation and economic development organization whose mission is to promote a high quality of life for all community Continue reading
Accion Loan Helps Couple Expand Tea Business Beyond New Mexico
By Justin Hyde, Accion Loan Officer
Hoa Tran Luong and her husband, Vi, were in a relatively enviable position when they approached Accion New Mexico ∙ Arizona ∙ Colorado in 2012 for a loan to expand their Boba Tea Company beyond Albuquerque.
The Luongs had financed their own startup in 2005 using money from another Albuquerque business — Noble Collectibles. Over the next seven years, that first Boba Tea Company location spawned four more stores.
“Boba Tea came to us with strong fundamentals in place for their loan request and a great vision of the next stage of their business’ growth,” said Jordan van Rijn, a senior loan officer at Accion.