Economic Development

Online Resources
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) - Specialized in providing consulting and training, resources and referrals.
5600 Eagle Rock Rd NW - Ray Garcia - 505-224-5250

WESST Corp (Women's Economic Self-Sufficiency Team) - Building Women and Minority Owned Businesses in NM
414 Silver SW 87102 Agnes Noonan, Executive Director - 505-241-4753

ACCION New Mexico - Providing Small Business Loans and training to entrepreneurs who experience barriers to obtaining commercial credit.
20 First Plaza NW, Suite 417, 87102 Marisa Barerra 505-243-8844

NM Community Development Loan Fund - Provides loans, training and technical assistance to low income business owners and non-profits.
PO Box 705, 87103 - Daniel Puccetti - 505-243-3196

Enchantment Land Certified Development Company - Provides long-term fixed asset (buildings, land, not inventory) financing to small business concerns.
Mary Kropp, Executive Director; Mike Athens, Business Development Specialist
625 Silver SW, Suite 210 87102 - 505-843-9232

Small Business Administration (SBA) - Provides training and can provide a guarantee for a loan through a commercial bank or non-bank lender.
625 Silver SW, Suite 320 87102 - 505-346-7909
Also see - SBA Online Women's Business Center

SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) - A volunteer association sponsored by SBA that provides counseling and expert advice.
801 University SE, Suite 300 87102 - 505-272-7999

New Mexico Tourism Department - Providing economic growth through tourism.
NM District Office - Economic Development Group - John Tillotson