A six part training series designed to Empower small businesses and entrepreneurs

• Business Planning - September 20, 2024

• DIY - Licensing & Registering Your Business - October 4, 2024

• Business Cash Flow & Budgeting - October 18, 2024

• Marketing 101 - November 8, 2024

• Understanding Small Business Loan Options - November 22, 2024

• Social Media Strategies to Market Your Business Online - December 13, 2024

Networking and Lunch Included

More Information: Small Business Training Series | Linktree

Rainforest Forum - How UNM Technologies Find thier Start-up Team

Join us to hear from a panel of innovators and entrepreneurs that have teamed up to form a start-up company and work together in commercializing UNM technologies.

The UNM Rainforest Forum was created by the UNM Rainforest Innovations Board of Directors to bring together UNM and business community members to enhance and strengthen UNM’s role in economic development.

Register Here

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is excited to announce the upcoming Military Community Entrepreneurship Summit on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MDT at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Museum in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

The SBA is dedicated to igniting change and driving action to help small businesses confidently start, grow, expand, and recover. As part of this mission, they’re offering this unique event tailored to veterans, service members, and military spouses.

This full-day summit is designed to provide military entrepreneurs with essential resources and information to successfully launch or grow their businesses. With a special focus on rural areas and opportunity zones, the summit will feature expert-led breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and success stories from veteran business owners.

​The summit will cover key topics, including:

• Access to capital and disaster preparedness

• Procurement readiness and SBA certifications

• Entrepreneurship opportunities in rural and underserved communities

This event is being hosted in close collaboration with local government, SBA resource partners, and other federal agencies to ensure you have access to the best possible guidance and support.
 
📆 Dates: December 3, 2024 @ 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MDT
📍 Location: New Mexico Farm & Ranch Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Rd, Las Cruces, NM 88011
💲 Cost: Free
🗣 Intended audience: Service Members and their spouses. 

We invite you to join this impactful day of learning, connecting, and growing your business. To register for the event, please visit https://sbamilitarysummit24.eventbrite.com/.

Business Resource Center Monthly Office Hours 

Join us every 1st Monday of the Month, next one on December 3rd, from 9am to 12pm to . Our Partner Organizations - SBDC, APEX, Job Training Albuquerque, Small Business Office - will all be present available to answer any questions. Come drop by!

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

Please join Deputy Under Secretary Morrissette for a conversation with Mahrinah Shije, Managing General Partner of Endemic Venture Capital, on investing in tribal digital economies to help fuel U.S. innovation. The webinar will also feature a special greeting from Councilman and Tribal Leader Dillon Shije, Pueblo of Zia in New Mexico.

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The New Mexico Healthy Workers Act - Facts and Implementation

Business owners are faced with a variety of rules and regulations with which they must comply to be successful. Among these are the evolving rules around Paid Sick Time in New Mexico.

During this important town all, a representative from the NM Department of Workforce Solutions will review the facts that business owners should know. An attorney from Snell Wilmer will provide practical tips and guidance helping business owners implement appropriate practices in the workplace.

Join this important session and empower yourself to succeed!

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Take Charge of Your Finances – Essential Skills for Business Growth!
Build a solid financial foundation for your business. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the crucial accounting principles and financial strategies that every business owner needs to succeed. Gain the confidence to make informed financial decisions and set your business up for sustainable growth.

What You'll Learn:

• Understanding financial statements and their significance

• Basic accounting principles tailored for small business owners

• Practical budgeting tips

Why You Should Attend:
Don’t leave your business’s financial future to chance. Reserve your spot now and start making smarter financial decisions!

Register here

Introduction to Grants Workshop

This workshop will cover: 1) Grant Search, 2) Creative Ways to Tap into Public Funding, and 3) How to be Prepared for Federal Opportunities.

Presented by: The New Mexico Grants Administration (NMGA)

Register here

Come out and Join us!

Small businesses will have the opportunity to learn the steps to have a federal contract. Presented by Wendy Ederer, consultant for over 10 years.

Register here

Small Business Vendor Outreach Sessions

Each fiscal year (FY) the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), as part of the Small Business Outreach Program, conducts ten sessions of 15-minute pre-arranged virtual meetings with small businesses. These Vendor Outreach Sessions (VOS) are conducted by DHS Small Business Specialists (SBS) from each operational contracting component and large businesses (“counselors”).  Four of the sessions are exclusively reserved for women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, small disadvantaged (including 8(a)), and HUBZone small businesses.  The VOS provide small businesses with the platform to discuss their capabilities and learn about DHS procurements and large business subcontracting and partnering opportunities, and business owners affected by the South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, and flooding. 

Meeting request opens October 3rd. More information here - https://www.dhs.gov/osdbu/small-business-vendor-outreach-sessions

Save The Date

This event will be a one-day summit held on October 12, 2024. There will be two sessions, the morning offered in English and the afternoon in Spanish, and lunch provided and open to all. The morning session from 9:00am to 12:00pm will be in English and will have presentations on federal and state contracting, a Hispanic business owner panel, and networking time with the resource tables. There will be lunch provided from 12pm-1pm with entertainment TBD. Then we will have a mirrored session from 1:00pm to 4:30pm all in Spanish.

Details to come

You’re Invited to the Grand Opening of the City of Albuquerque Business Resource Center!

Join Mayor Keller and the City of Albuquerque Economic Development Department for a Press Event and Open House at our new Business Resource Center! We are excited to unveil our new location, which will serve as the hub for both the City of Albuquerque Small Business Office and the New Mexico Minority Business Development Center. Celebrate with us at the grand opening, featuring special speakers, food trucks, and live music!

Register Here: NMMBDA Grand Opening

The world is full of coaches and mentors, but few are well-versed in supporting responsible business entrepreneurs. Mentoring companies committed to creating positive impact can be one of the most rewarding experiences for a seasoned and nuanced mentor.

Join transformation coach and bestselling author Ellen Petry Leanse and changemaker Kelly Resendez in a fireside chat to learn how a strong mentor-mentee relationship supports forward-thinking and values-driven innovation.

Questions addressed will include: What are key differences in mentoring responsible entrepreneurs? How do you lead and mentor for a sustainable future? What is the role of mentorship in cultivating a sustainable future for responsible business? How to find the right match between mentor and mentee?

BEYOND PROFIT is free with a suggested donation of $25 per attendee. Proceeds support UNM Anderson Center for Responsible Entrepreneurship and Creative Santa Fe.

More Information: Evolving Mentorship to Uplift Responsible Entrepreneurs

Register: Creative Santa Fe (neoncrm.com)

Getting Your First Federal Contract

Learn the tips and tricks to better position your business for obtaining contracts. With over 35 years of experience with contracting and grant experience, Shirley Bailey will share her knowledge and practical hands‐on application to provide what you need to know to enter and excel in obtaining Federal and State grants.

On this training you will learn about:

• Federal Contracting in NM

• Getting your First (and second, and third, and…..) Federal Contract

• Connecting your Business with the Government’s Business

More Information: ALB 2024 Getting Your First Federal Contract (wesst.org)

Register Here: Register (wesst.org)

Evolving Mentorship to Uplift Responsible Entrepreneurs

The world is full of coaches and mentors, but few are equipped to support responsible business entrepreneurs. Join transformation coach Ellen Petry Leanse and changemaker Kelly Resendez in a fireside chat moderated by UNM Innovation Academy Executive irector Robert Delcampo explore how strong mentor-mentee relationships foster values-driven innovation. They will discuss key differences in mentoring responsible entrepreneurs, leading for a sustainable future, and finding the right mentor-mentee match.
 
EVENING SESSION HIGHLIGHTS

Presentations by Ellen Petry Leanse and Kelly Resendez: Learn about Ellen’s and Kelly’s journeys and how their lives have intertwined and the impact they each create.

1. Interactive Fireside Chat with Ellen and Kelly: Gain practical insights and actionable strategies to upskilling your coaching skills and finding your right mentor/mentee match. This lively conversation is moderated by UNM Anderson Innovation Academy Executive Director Robert Delcampo.

2. Mix + Mingle: Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and policymakers. Enjoy a pre- and post-event wine reception with nosh during our networking portions. Connect to share ideas, gain new perspectives, and expand your network.

BEYOND PROFIT is free with a suggested donation of $25 per attendee. Proceeds support UNM Anderson Center for Responsible Entrepreneurship and Creative Santa Fe. Session is open to all, however registration is required.

The SBA Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience (ODR&R) will provide an overview of SBA disaster assistance available to businesses, homeowners, renters, and nonprofits impacted by the New Mexico South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, & Flooding declared disaster. FEMA, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), New Mexico Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), and the New Mexico Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC) will also provide their resources available. Other guest speakers from federal and state government agencies may also present on resources they can provide. Guest speakers vary by session. 

📆 Bi-weekly, every other Tuesday at 1:00 pm MT, starting July 30, 2024 
📍 Location: Virtual/Online (MS Teams) - See link below.
💲 Cost: Free
🗣 Intended audience: Everyone

• Homeowners, renters, nonprofits, and business owners affected by the South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, and flooding. 

• Government agencies/departments or anyone who can assist with disseminating the information to the public

• Private/public businesses, nonprofits, etc. 

• Media/Press

Hosted/Presented by: The SBA New Mexico District Office (NMDO)
 
Note: Similar information will be presented in all the webinar sessions, however, updates will be provided as changes arise, and guest speakers and resources may be added or removed depending on availability.
Important: Registration is NOT required. Click the link a few minutes before the webinar's start time to join.

 Click here to join the webinar

Come out and Join us!

Small businesses will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with buyers from various agencies and be able to promote your business. Agencies confirmed: City of Albuquerque Purchasing Department, Sandia Labs, Los Alamos Labs, UNM, Forest Service (IT Purchasing), Cooperative Educational Services, State of New Mexico Purchasing, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Airforce Research Labs, Rio Rancho Public Schools, and many more.

8:00am-8:30am - Registration and Networking

8:30am-11:30am - “Speed Dating” sessions, roundtable meeting with agencies, 20 minutes with each agency

11:30am-12pm - Networking

Register here: Procurement Matchmaking Roundtable Registration Form (Hispano Chamber/MBDA) (google.com)

Tap into Exports: Navigating UK & EU Regulations for Wine & Beer

DATE: Webinar takes place Monday, September 23, 2024 from 2-3 PM MT

DESCRIPTION: Tap into Exports 🍺🍷: Learn how to navigate the complex regulations and requirements for exporting wine and beer to the UK and EU markets. Discover essential permits, health and safety standards, labeling guidelines, and more. Register today for the September 23 webinar! Organized by the NM Trade Alliance, New Mexico Economic Development Department, and NM STEP Grant.

REGISTER HERE - Registration Page 

Celebramos el mes de la herencia Hispana: Salud financiera para la comunidad

Acompáneños para informarse sobre diferentes recursos relacionados con la salud financiera, incluyendo presentaciones detalladas a cont inuacion y mesas informativas con recursos comunitarios.

Taquería Azteca nos acompañará para vender comida y estaremos regalando boletos para que reciban dos tacos grat is las primeras 10 0 personas que part icipen en las presentaciones.

Register Here

Are you interested in starting or growing your own business?

Are you interested in discovering more about Job Training Albuquerque (JTA), which provides FREE training for high-demand skills to Albuquerque's Small Business Workforce?

Connect with over 20 organizations that can help develop your business including lenders, marketers, and more.

The resource and networking event is FREE, and the first 100 attendees will receive a free voucher to an on-site local food truck! You don't need a ticket to attend, just show up to the event and we'll check you in!

Register: Events | ABQ Economic Development (abqedd.com)

DBEs and small businesses in the transportation construction and design industry VIRTUALLY connecting and with project-focused entities.

The NMDOT STAR virtual Opportunity Fair is a lively, virtual, fast-paced tradeshow-style event in collaboration with NM APEX, NCAIED APEX, and NM MBDA.

Meet face-to face with NMDOT, APEX and MBDA representatives, Primes, private industry, and representatives from a variety of procuring government agencies. This free event is a special opportunity for DBEs and other small businesses in the transportation construction and design industry.

Register on this site (Events | NMDOT STAR Program) to be

• an attendee or

• a table host to share information on how small businesses can work with your organization

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Join for any or all of the Opportunity Fair between 7:30 am-12:00 pm (NM Time). Agenda details will be added here once available.

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For questions:

Contact Michelle Fulcher (event manager), Organized Affair, at phone (505) 395-6434 or email michelle@organizedaffair.com.

NMDOT STAR

Event Organizer

The New Mexico Department of Transportation continually strives for greater positive impact in our community. To that end, the NMDOT STAR program was created with five points of emphasis:AccessWe will provide you increased Access to resources, NMDOT support, other small businesses and industry leaders.EducationWe will offer Educational programs and information on industry topics and business skills to increase your knowledge and success.NetworkingWe will identify and create varied and unique Networking opportunities enabling you to build your relationships and reputation.OpportunitiesWe will communicate with you about Opportunities including new projects, resources, tools and events to help your business.ToolsWe will find, create and make available Tools to help you build your business and sustain your success.

The SBA Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience (ODR&R) will provide an overview of SBA disaster assistance available to businesses, homeowners, renters, and nonprofits impacted by the New Mexico South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, & Flooding declared disaster. FEMA, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), New Mexico Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), and the New Mexico Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC) will also provide their resources available. Other guest speakers from federal and state government agencies may also present on resources they can provide. Guest speakers vary by session. 

📆 Bi-weekly, every other Tuesday at 1:00 pm MT, starting July 30, 2024 
📍 Location: Virtual/Online (MS Teams) - See link below.
💲 Cost: Free
🗣 Intended audience: Everyone

• Homeowners, renters, nonprofits, and business owners affected by the South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, and flooding. 

• Government agencies/departments or anyone who can assist with disseminating the information to the public

• Private/public businesses, nonprofits, etc. 

• Media/Press

Hosted/Presented by: The SBA New Mexico District Office (NMDO)
 
Note: Similar information will be presented in all the webinar sessions, however, updates will be provided as changes arise, and guest speakers and resources may be added or removed depending on availability.
Important: Registration is NOT required. Click the link a few minutes before the webinar's start time to join.

 Click here to join the webinar

WHAT IS THE ONE-DAY PILOT PROGRAM EXPERIENCE?

The comprehensive Pathways to Entrepreneurship Program has three pillars or “pathways” to entrepreneurship designed for Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and HBCU students. The one-day pilot Program experience is an overview of the Pathways to Entrepreneurship Program and will feature highlights of the six-month pilot program for small disadvantaged businesses. The Pathways to Entrepreneurship program is created to empower small disadvantaged businesses seeking to pivot into new and emerging transportation markets; engage HBCU institutions, and educate aspiring HBCU students with an entrepreneurial mindset eager to explore new transportation markets and help them consider transportation career options upon graduation. Our ultimate Pathways to Entrepreneurship Program goal is to provide participants with the knowledge, skills, and resources to navigate cutting-edge technology markets and contribute to wealth-building in underserved communities.

WHY WE NEED YOU We are in the early stages of developing this transformative program. Your participation is crucial to refine and enhance the program to ensure it meets your needs and maximizes its impact. Your feedback will help us shape a program that addresses real-world challenges and leverages new technologies in transportation effectively.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Shape the Program: Influence the design and content of this new initiative.

• Network: Connect with USDOT leaders, industry experts, and successful small business owners.

• Funding Opportunities: Gain insights into potential funding sources.

• Educational Resources: Receive materials and information on the future of transportation and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDBs): Seeking new opportunities in transportation.

• Primes and Subcontractors: Looking for partnerships with SDBs.

• HBCU/MSI/PWI Presidents, Chancellors, Development Administrators, Researchers, Faculty, and Students.

• Transportation Stakeholders, Associations, and Organizations

REGISTER:

Pathways to Entrepreneurship Program: Powering Small Businesses in Emerging Transportation Markets (Hybrid Event) - Company Information - Wizard (dotcmp.com)

In-Person: Register by 09/03/2024

Virtual Live Broadcast: Register 09/09/2024

Salsa Showdown

Bring your best original recipe! Winner chosen at the Salsa Showdown on September 7th by a panel of local judges will receive:

Licensing deal with Fronteir Food Hub and a portion of the profits from each jar sold.

Have 500 jars professionally canned by a co-packer.

Collaborate on creating a professional custom label for their salsa.

Also prizes awarded for 2nd and 3rd place.

For more information - Elysha Montoya, emontoya@frontierus.org 575-590-575

Frontier Food Hub/NCFC (localfoodmarketplace.com)

Program Format: Multi-session Course
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Financing, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Cybersecurity Assistance, Disaster Planning/Recovery, Economic Development, Intellectual Property, International Trade, Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales, Social Media, Technology, Woman-owned Businesses

Description: Northern New Mexico Small Business Conference will highlight Keynote Speakers, Workshops, Trainings, Networking, Resources, and more to bring together our small business community for learning, networking, and resources to continue to be the backbone of New Mexico's economy.

Point of Contact: Briana Montano-Baca (505) 454-5349

Registration Deadline: 8/29/2024 8:00 AM (MDT)

Register Here: https://nmsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/13949
Fee: No Fee

The UNM Rainforest Forum was created by the UNM Rainforest Innovations Board of Directors to bring together UNM and business community members to enhance and strengthen UNM’s role in economic development.

For the next Rainforest Forum, join us to hear from Ellen Fisher, Ph.D., Vice President for Research at The University of New Mexico to learn how UNM serves as a catalyst for discovery, innovation, and economic growth.

The UNM Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is committed to the advancement, facilitation, and celebration of cutting-edge discovery and innovation. At UNM, we believe research is education, and as New Mexico’s premier R1 institution, we are uniquely positioned to provide an unparalleled education for students and world-class opportunities for faculty. UNM research is vibrant, diverse, complex, and spans across multiple disciplines.

A chemist and materials scientist with academic leadership experience, Dr. Ellen Fisher serves as the Vice President for Research at the University of New Mexico (UNM) and is a Professor of Chemistry. She came to UNM in 2021 from Colorado State University (CSU) where she served as the Assistant Vice President for Strategic Initiatives (2017-2021) and the Senior Faculty Advisor (2014-2017) in the Office of the Vice President for Research. Prior to these appointments, Prof. Fisher served as the Chair of the Department of Chemistry at CSU and as the founding director of the interdisciplinary, cross-college School of Advanced Materials Discovery.

Dr. Fisher has published over 160 original peer-reviewed articles that span diverse topics in plasma science, laser spectroscopy, materials chemistry, chemistry education, team science, and the responsible conduct of research. Dr. Fisher has graduated 22 Ph.D. and 6 M.S. students, and she has mentored ~50 undergraduate research students, many of whom have gone on to a range of graduate and professional programs. Prof. Fisher is a Fellow of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the American Chemical Society (ACS) and the American Vacuum Society (AVS). She has served on the editorial boards of several technical journals and is currently an Executive Editor of the American Chemical Society journal ACS-Applied Materials and Interfaces. She is also co-founder of Divergent Science, LLC, a team science consulting group focused on utilizing the science of team science and empowering teams to put research into practice.

Dr. Fisher received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Mathematics from Texas Lutheran University (formerly College) in 1986 (summa cum laude) and a Ph.D. in physical-analytical chemistry from the University of Utah in 1991. She performed postdoctoral research at Sandia National Labs in Albuquerque before joining the faculty at Colorado State University in 1993.

Free parking is available on the west side of the building, in the shaded areas, except where indicated, on the Parking Map.