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Loans and Resources Keep Business in the Air

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DreamSpring loans helped Dave Jesurun expand the services of his business, High Country Air Service

Two years after launching High Country Air Service in Albuquerque, the COVID pandemic nearly grounded Dave Jesurun’s family business. Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans from the nonprofit lender DreamSpring kept the company in the air and forged a new relationship that would take it to new heights in subsequent years. High Country Air Service offers a suite of services for private aircraft owners. A plane under High Country’s care is always ready for takeoff, no matter the challenge. 

Jesurun credits resilience for keeping him moving forward despite the ups and downs of running a small business.

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Loans Help Ballet Academy Stay on Pointe

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Megan Yackovich founded Ballet Taos Academy in 2016 to help young dancers develop their passion for this classical art form. A former professional dancer who previously operated an academy in Colorado Springs, Yackovich fell in love with Taos while traveling through and decided to stay. Small business loans and assistance from the nonprofit lender The Loan Fund helped anchor Yackovich and her nonprofit academy in New Mexico.

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Resource Fair Has Answers for Small Businesses

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SCORE is hosting a small-business resource fair to help entrepreneurs and business owners access free and low-cost resources and make connections that can help them grow their companies or ideas. The free event runs from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Sid Cutter building at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque.

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Tribal Grant and TEAM Fund Open Applications

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The Regional Development Corporation has begun accepting applications for its Tribal Grant Program and its TEAM Fund. The Tribal Grant offers up to $5,000 to eligible businesses owned by an enrolled member of a Northern New Mexico tribe, while the TEAM Fund offers no-interest loans of up to $20,000 to Northern New Mexico manufacturing and technology companies.

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Financial Basics Offered

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B:Side Capital is hosting a step-by-step program designed to help participants build essential financial knowledge through online and in-person sessions. Attend the March 4, 2026, virtual meeting to learn about Managing Your Finances, and join by web again on March 11 to learn about the Power of Saving. A final session is offered in person at the B:Side Denver office on March 18, when participants explore working capital loans starting at $10,000.

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