Startups, entrepreneurs, innovators, support organizations, local and state government, and anyone engaged in the innovation ecosystem in New Mexico should attend the New Mexico Startup Forum September 4-5, 2024 at Isleta Resort and Casino in Albuquerque. The event features more than 55 speakers on topics ranging from bringing products to market to accessing capital.
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Calling All Creative Entrepreneurs
DreamSpring, a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Small Business Administration (SBA) lender, has launched a new loan and technical assistance program designed specifically for small businesses and entrepreneurs in the creative industries. DreamCreative, with support from Etsy’s Uplift Fund, offers personalized funding solutions and complementary business education crafted for creative small businesses.
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Native American Veterans interested in starting or growing a business are encouraged to apply to attend a two-month entrepreneurship bootcamp that combines online and in-person learning. Applications are being accepted until August 12, 2024.
Continue readingNew to Loans? This Will Help
The nonprofit business development organization WESST is offering a workshop to introduce small business owners and entrepreneurs to its lending program, which includes SBA loans. Participants will learn about the 5 C’s of credit as they pertain to the lending industry in general vs how WESST determines loans. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss the next steps.
Continue readingWESST Offers Financial Literacy Training
The nonprofit economic development organization WESST is now offering financial literacy training through its Money Learning Lab. The lab brings small business makers, doers and dreamers together to access tools that will help build their business.
Continue readingGrants Offered by the RDC
The Regional Development Corporation (RDC) is accepting applications for 2024 grants from its Tribal Economic Diversity Fund. The deadline to apply is August 15, 2024.
Continue readingGet Advice from Small Business Lender LiftFund
The nonprofit small-business lender LiftFund is offering workshops to help entrepreneurs make crucial decisions ranging from whether to start a new business to how to price their products. Most workshops are conducted online, and many orient toward a specific geographical location such as Dona Ana County.
Continue readingEDD Launches New Technical Assistance Program
The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) is launching a new initiative aimed at assisting small, disadvantaged businesses with technical assistance so they can better succeed. HatchForm LLC, WESST, and UNM Anderson are the initial providers for this program.
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Business owners interested in learning how to protect their creations should attend WESST’s Intellectual Property workshop at 6:00 pm on June 12 in Bernalillo. The workshop is geared toward artists, however, all business owners will find the information can help them protect their logo and product packaging designs.
Continue readingCreative Businesses Should Attend Creative Industries Week
Creative Industries Week, which takes place online June 3 through 9, aims to connect entrepreneurs, business owners, and community groups working in creative industries with resources to help them grow. The event is co-produced by the New Mexico Economic Development Department and Creative Startups, a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to businesses in creative industries.
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