The nonprofit organization Homewise, known for supporting homeownership and communities, is offering up to $850 of business consultation services for free to businesses in the construction industry. The program, dubbed Buildwise, offers individual consulting and networking events with industry peers and experts to help contractors and construction businesses develop the skills and resources needed to build a successful business.
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Help for New Mexico Tourism Businesses
The New Mexico Tourism Department has launched the Tourism Event Growth & Sustainability Program to help preserve, grow, and sustain New Mexico’s tourism events. Businesses engaged in tourism can get financial and planning assistance to develop or support their tourism-related events.
Continue reading7A Community Advantage Still Available
The U.S. Small Business Administration created the 7A Community Advantage loan program as a pilot program to help small businesses in underserved markets. The program was scheduled to expire on September 30, 2022.
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The business development organization WESST is bringing business inspiration to your earbuds. Minding Your Business is a podcast and radio show that features New Mexico business owners and the steps they have taken toward building successful companies.
Continue readingGrow Your Business Through Government Contracting
Some of New Mexico’s largest employers were once small businesses looking for new sources of revenue. They found revenue and growth by contracting with the government. Ready to get started? Several resource providers aim to help you expand your business through federal, state, and local contracts.
Continue readingMEP Helps Doctor Meet Demand for Healing Products
To deal with the pain of postpartum mastitis, Janine Mahon drew on her knowledge of Chinese medicine to create a soothing topical salve for herself from herbs and oils. In the 20 years since she successfully treated her own breast pain, Mahon, a licensed and certified Doctor of Oriental Medicine, refined the product and shared it with clients at her Albuquerque clinic.
When one satisfied patient asked for a dozen bottles of the healing oil to share with friends, Mahon wondered if there might be a larger market beyond her regular clients. Mahon launched Dr. Janine Mahon’s Rejuvenating Breast Oil exclusively through Violet Grey, a high-end retailer with extensive online reach and sales through its Melrose Place store in Los Angeles.
“I went from no product to a dream store launching it,” she said. “Being in Violet Grey led to other places wanting to carry it.”
Continue readingSample New Tech with New Mexico MEP
New Mexico manufacturers can explore new technology at the Tech Demo room created by New Mexico Manufacturing Extension Partnership. Collaborative robots, 3D printers, and quality control cameras are just a few of the tools available for testing.
Continue readingValue-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.
Continue readingGallup Community Central to Music-Store Owner
Rhonda and Ryan Quintana connected over music. Born and raised in Gallup, both were active in the local music scene — Rhonda as a singer and Ryan playing guitar while pursuing a music degree.
It was no surprise, then, when Rhonda and Ryan opened Quintana’s Music Center in 2017 on Gallup’s Coal Avenue in the heart of the city’s revitalized downtown. The store sells musical instruments and band equipment, and the Quintanas work with schools to help students get the instruments they need.
Rhonda said dedication to community is central to what they do. Before the pandemic, Rhonda served on various boards, led fundraising efforts for local charities, and provided management and logistics for community-energizing local events through the business.
“We try really hard to be ingrained in our community,” Rhonda said.
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