One of the obstacles most commonly reported by entrepreneurs — particularly first-time business owners — is the difficulty obtaining capital to start or expand a business. WESST helps to fill this gap by providing small business loans for women and other entrepreneurs who encounter this difficulty. As a microlender, we specialize in financing viable businesses that don’t meet the criteria of banks or other traditional lenders.

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Women's Business Center

One-on-One Consulting and Training Designed to Help Women Become Self Sufficient Through Self Employment

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Client Stories

"I love that organizations like WESST exist because many people don’t know how to achieve their dreams, goals, and desires, and WESST is like a light at the end of the tunnel. It is possible, and I achieved it thanks to WESST and the support their kind staff provided."

Carmen Coss
Sweet Bella’s Nutrition
Hobbs Region

"WESST helped me establish a line of credit, allowing me to improve the quality of my business. I’ve also learned how to understand how to manage my business through proper cash flow management."

Claudia Contreras
The Happy Place #2
Las Cruces Region

"Since the beginning, the WESST team has provided clear communication and guidance. I felt supported throughout the entire process—whether it was business planning, cash flow projections, preparing my presentation deck .WESST gave me the confidence to know that every step I was taking was the right one."

Jessica Lucero
In The Middle
Albuquerque Region

"Having access to WESST’s services—and the guidance of Sara and the Rio Rancho team—has made a meaningful difference in my journey toward success."

Gloria Rodriguez
Mi Casita Home Decor
Rio Rancho Region

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WESST Enterprise Center

WESST Enterprise Center, a mixed-use business incubation facility in east downtown Albuquerque. The Silver LEED-certified incubator is a hub for entrepreneurship and small business development in Albuquerque and beyond. The 37,000-square-foot facility offers state-of-the-art amenities and business assistance programs for up to 20 light manufacturing, service, professional and technology businesses. Today, the Enterprise Center is home to small business members in the technology, health care and biotechnology industries.

WESST is a home to entrepreneurs providing a support system of consulting, training, incubation, and lending to help all New Mexicans start, strengthen, and grow their small businesses through sustainable business models, financial empowerment, and job creation.

WESST es un hogar para los emprendedores, brindando un sistema de apoyo a través de asesoria, capacitación, incubación y financiamiento para ayudar a todos los Nuevo Mexicanos a iniciar, fortalecer y hacer crecer sus pequeñas empresas mediante modelos de negocio sostenibles, empoderamiento financiero y la creación de empleos.