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.
WESST’s Small Business loans provide no-to-low interest rate small business loans in addition to training and consulting services. As a microlender, WESST focuses on building relationships and specializes in financing viable businesses that, for whatever reason, do not meet the criteria of banks or other traditional lenders.
Type of Businesses Served
- All New Mexicans who want to start or grow a business
Stage of Businesses Served
- Pre-startup and planning stage
- Idea stage
- Startups
- Established businesses that want to grow
Funding Style
- Loans
Funding Range
- $500 to $50,000
Applicant Requirements
- Collateral to secure loan
- Work with a WESST consultant over the life of the loan
- Business plan required for startup businesses
Resources Provided
- Business resources
- Training workshops
- Business consulting
- Technology Toolkit
- Business incubation at the WESST Enterprise Center in Albuquerque
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Find WESST business loans here.
Contact
http://www.wesst.org/ or 800-GO-WESST (1-800-469-3778)