Business owners who socialize and network with their peers often grow their business at a faster rate. Connections made through industry associations, chambers of commerce or other networking organizations provide referrals and information about industry best practices.

Entrepreneurial Networking

With funding from Los Alamos Connect, integrated and comprehensive support systems have been set up in Taos, Rio Arriba and San Miguel counties. These support systems provide coaching, resources, and networks to help entrepreneurs reach the next level of success. Over time, entrepreneurs gain experience and volunteer their time to help other entrepreneurs. Participants in the Entrepreneurial Network learn from and lend a hand to entrepreneurs in the community.

Rio Arriba County Entrepreneurial Network

San Miguel County Entrepreneurial Network

Taos Entrepreneurial Network

Associations

There are hundreds of professional associations whose membership is based on specific industries, demographics, required certifications and more. Associations help professionals stay abreast of best practices within their industry or region, and they often advocate on behalf of their members. Read how one association helps its members:

Article: Associations Take Members Beyond Networking

Chambers of Commerce

Chambers of Commerce are charged with creating a business-friendly environment to help their member businesses grow. Read how one Chamber helps its members:

Article:  Built by Association: Chambers of Commerce Help Businesses Survive, Grow

New Mexico Chambers of Commerce:

Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce

Albuquerque:

Angel Fire Chamber of Commerce

Anthony Chamber of Commerce

Artesia Chamber of Commerce

Aztec Chamber of Commerce

Belen Chamber of Commerce

Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce

Capitan Chamber of Commerce

Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce

Carrizozo Chamber of Commerce

Chama Valley Chamber of Commerce

Cimarron Chamber of Commerce

Clayton-Union County Chamber of Commerce

Cloudcroft Chamber of Commerce

Clovis-Curry County Chamber of Commerce

Columbus Chamber of Commerce

Corrales Chamber of Commerce

Cuba Chamber of Commerce

Deming-Luna County Chamber of Commerce

Eagle Nest Chamber of Commerce

East Mountain Chamber of Commerce

Edgewood Chamber of Commerce

Elephant Butte Chamber of Commerce

Española Chamber of Commerce

Estancia Chamber of Commerce

Eunice Chamber of Commerce

Farmington Chamber of Commerce

Fort Sumner Chamber of Commerce

Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce

Grants-Cibola Chamber of Commerce

Hatch Valley Chamber of Commerce

Hobbs:

Jal Chamber of Commerce

Las Cruces:

Las Vegas-San Miguel County Chamber of Commerce

Logan-Ute Lake Chamber of Commerce

Lordsburg-Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce

Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce

Lovington Chamber of Commerce

Magdalena Chamber of Commerce

Melrose Chamber of Commerce

Mountainair Chamber of Commerce

Placitas Chamber of Commerce

Portales-Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce

Raton Chamber of Commerce

Red River Chamber of Commerce

Rio Rancho Chamber of Commerce

Roswell:

Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce

San Jon Chamber of Commerce

Santa Fe:

Silver City-Grant County Chamber of Commerce

Socorro County Chamber of Commerce

Southwest New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce

Springer Chamber of Commerce

Taos:

Tatum Chamber of Commerce

Texico Chamber of Commerce

Truth or Consequences Chamber of Commerce

Tucumcari-Quay County Chamber of Commerce

Valencia County: