The New Mexico Tax & Revenue Department aims to help businesses understand gross receipts taxes and comply with destination sourced reporting that was introduced in 2019 and 2020.
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Value-Added Producer Grants 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for grants to help farmers, ranchers, and producers maximize the value of the items they produce. Value-added products are agricultural products that have been modified or physically changed to enhance their value. Examples include salsa made from tomatoes and energy produced from farm animal methane.
Continue readingRecovery Fund Fills Void Left by Expired PPP
New Mexico’s Small Business Recovery Loan Fund offers up to $150,000 with low interest to pandemic-impacted businesses. The fund was created to assist New Mexico businesses unable to access any or enough Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds, and it continues to fill that void now that the PPP has expired. The loan program is open to applicants until December 31, 2022.
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The Regional Development Corporation, a nonprofit economic development organization, is accepting applications for its Technology and Manufacturing (TEAM) Fund until March 15, 2022. Manufacturing businesses headquartered in the counties of Sandoval, Santa Fe, Los Alamos, San Miguel, Mora, Rio Arriba, and Taos that meet other criteria are eligible if they attend the mandatory information webinar on March 1.
Continue readingGrants for Black & Underserved Entrepreneurs
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.
Continue readingAn Entrepreneurial Playground
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.
Continue readingSki and Learn About Funding Your Startup
CNM Ingenuity is hosting its popular Ski Lift Pitch at Taos Ski Valley on Thursday, February 24, 2022. Startups have already been selected to pitch, but entrepreneurs can learn what venture capitalists look for in a fundable start-up by attending the event. You don’t have to ski to participate, but why not have some fun while you learn?
Continue readingGet Marketing Help from NM True
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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