B:Side Capital is hosting a step-by-step program designed to help participants build essential financial knowledge through online and in-person sessions. Attend the March 4, 2026, virtual meeting to learn about Managing Your Finances, and join by web again on March 11 to learn about the Power of Saving. A final session is offered in person at the B:Side Denver office on March 18, when participants explore working capital loans starting at $10,000.
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Technology Opportunities Highlighted
Technology ready for commercialization and other opportunities will be highlighted at the 2026 Innovate New Mexico Technology Showcase, an annual event taking place on Tuesday, March 3, in Albuquerque. Participants can explore emerging technology and commercialization opportunities from The University of New Mexico, the Air Force Research Lab, Los Alamos National Lab, Sandia National Labs, NASA, New Mexico Tech, and New Mexico State University.
Continue readingSuppliers and Customers Can Help with Financing
Discover financing options with suppliers and customers, and learn how to build business capacity by leveraging business contracts during a February 12, 2026, webinar hosted by the nonprofit lender LiftFund.
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The nonprofit lender and business development organization WESST is offering a virtual workshop to introduce business owners to its lending program. Register ahead and then sign into Zoom at 1:00 pm on Thursday, February 29, 2026.
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Activate NM at CNM Ingenuity is hosting its popular Ski Lift Pitch at Taos Ski Valley on February 2-3, 2026. Ten startup companies have been selected to pitch, but entrepreneurs can learn what venture capitalists look for in a fundable startup by attending the event. You don’t have to ski to participate, but why not have some fun while you learn and network?
Continue readingTax Changes Aloft
Changes are coming to tax returns, and the nonprofit lender DreamSpring aims to help small business owners prepare. Join DreamSpring on Zoom on February 3, 2026, at 12:00 pm to learn about the changes brought about by the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
Continue readingRegional Business Grants Target Locals
Individuals, businesses, and organizations in Santa Fe can apply for funding from the Go Local Go Different Fund, a community-focused regional grant opportunity that aims to support projects, events, and programs that strengthen Santa Fe’s local economy and businesses. Awards must be used for strategic or programmatic projects, event support, or sponsorships. Applications will be accepted up until midnight on February 5, 2026.
Continue reading$25,000 Grant Fund Accepting Applications
Established creative businesses in New Mexico can apply for state grants up to $25,000. The Business Development & Expansion Grant Program, administered by the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Creative Industries Division, is open to for-profit creative businesses with at least three years of operational history.
Continue readingNominate Your Business
The U.S. Small Business Administration highlights the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community members from all 50 states and U.S. territories during National Small Business Week. If you are an innovator, risk-taker, and job creator who pours your heart and soul into starting, growing, and expanding a business, you should nominate yourself for an award by December 22, 2025. Winners will be feted nationally and in New Mexico in early May 2026.
Continue readingMeet the Lenders
Several nonprofit small business lenders are hosting events to introduce themselves and their clients to small businesses and communities in New Mexico who may not be aware of the loans and services they provide.
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