Press Releases
WESST announces New Board Members
WESST is pleased to announce four new members of its Board of Directors. They are: Dave Baland, Vice President of Investments - Merrill Lynch, Don Chalmers, Dealer Principal - Don Chalmers Ford, Deborah Peacock, President - Peacock Myers, P.C. and David Vedera, President – Paceline Consulting Group.
A Bright Spot in the Albuquerque Economy
Albuquerque, NM-March 30, 2010. The WESST Enterprise Center, a small business incubator in Albuquerque, New Mexico, today announced the aggregate results of its 10 member companies for 2009. The companies produced the following results: Total revenue: $5,578,000, total payroll: $2,677,000, new jobs created: 55.
WESST Enterprise Center is Open for Business!
During the first and second week of December 2008, WESST staff prepared for and accomplished the big move from two office locations. The logistics seemed simple enough—relocating a few blocks away—but the preparatory work was daunting.
Recycle Runway® Goes to Washington
WESST client Nancy Judd takes her green business to the Green inaugural Ball!
Irwin Union Bank presents check for first installment of a multi-year capital campaign pledge
At a recent meeting with Chez Steel of Irwin Union Bank, WESST received the first installment of a multi-year capital campaign pledge. Irwin Union Bank has decided to go with a contribution plan that allows for its donation to be spread out over a set time span.
Stocker Foundation awards grant to support WESST's distance learning program in Doña Ana County
WESST is the recipient of a grant of $20,000 from The Stocker Foundation. The funds are earmarked specifically to foster entrepreneurship and economic empowerment for residents of Doña Ana County.
Bank of America Foundation supports WESST rural distance learning program
WESST is pleased to announce a grant of $20,000 from The Bank of America Charitable Foundation to support its rural distance learning program. The foundation supports building strong, healthy neighborhoods by investing in innovative programs designed to serve local community needs.
Update on the WESST Enterprise Center
Countdown to December 2008! The WESST Enterprise Center is nearing completion and looking marvelous. The interior of the building is nearly finished, signs are installed and the WESST staff are anticipating the move.
2008 PNM Entrepreneurial Leadership Award Winners
Winners from across New Mexico announced at awards luncheon.
Allstate Foundation Supports IDA Program
WESST will be able to help additional low-income families increase financial literacy and accumulate savings as a result of a $15,000 grant from The Allstate Foundation.
WESST Teaches the ABCs of SEO
A new WESST consulting program, called ezSEO, is helping small businesses do just that by teaching them the techniques and strategies of search engine optimization (SEO). SEO is an ongoing process that enhances both the search engine and user friendliness of a website. The objective is to increase both the volume and quality of traffic to a site so that it is not only easy to find, but more likely to convert a visitor into a customer.