WESST is a private, nonprofit economic development organization that provides business training, consulting and loans to entrepreneurs. WESST serves clients from offices in Albuquerque, Farmington, Hobbs, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, Roswell, and Santa Fe.
Type of Businesses Served
- All New Mexicans who want to start or grow a business
- Rural businesses, minorities, and women through special programs and designated Women’s Business Centers
Stage of Businesses Served
A loan from WESST helped Jeanette and Martin Candelaria purchase a 4-color press for their business, Greetings, Etc.
- Pre-startup and planning stage
- Idea stage
- Startups
- Established businesses that want to grow
Funding Style
Funding Range
- $500 to $50,000
Applicant Requirements
- Collateral to secure loan
- Work with WESST consultant over life of loan
- Business plan required for startup businesses
Resources Provided
- Business Resources
- Training workshops
- Business consulting
- Technology Toolkit
- Business incubation at WESST Enterprise Center in Albuquerque
Read articles
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- WESST’s Online Courses Help Women Entrepreneurs Build Dreams
- Workshops Aim to Help “Creatives” Learn Career-Shaping Business Basics
- Entrepreneurs urged to “Come WESST”
- WESST Helps Artisans Get the Right Price
Find WESST business loans here.
Contact
http://www.wesst.org/ or 800-GO-WESST (1-800-469-3778)