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If you’ve ever received an annual report from WESST or visited our website, you’ve probably noticed the beautiful, compelling designs that characterize WESST’s brand. More recently, you might have seen…
Read MoreFunding Challenges for Female Entrepreneurs
Four out of every ten businesses – totaling over 12 million in the U.S. – are owned by women, and the number of women-owned businesses has increased 114% over the…
Read MoreWhat is an Entrepreneur?
What makes someone an entrepreneur? Am I an entrepreneur? Are you an entrepreneur? Do I know any entrepreneurs? The word “entrepreneur” seems to be thrown around everywhere, describing everyone, doing…
Read MoreWells Fargo “La Escalera” Grant Supports Spanish-speaking Entrepreneurs
It is well-documented that COVID-19 and the resulting economic fallout have disproportionately harmed Latino and Black-owned businesses. WESST’s focus on supporting historically underserved entrepreneurs, including women, people of color and…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Adriana Martinez Guzman
Adriana joined the WESST team in September 2021. We are happy to have her as part of the WESST family and hope you enjoy learning a little more about her.…
Read More“Kentuckian by birth, New Mexican by the Grace of God” A Conversation with Kathie Winograd
WESST’s work is made possible thanks to the support from our generous donors and community leaders. Kathie Winograd, CNM President of 13 years, new Executive Director of Albuquerque Economic Forum,…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Katie Knipe
For this month’s blog, we decided to switch things up a little and do another staff spotlight in order to introduce you to Katie Knipe, our VP of Development. Prior…
Read MoreOrange Shirt Day – A Time For Healing, A Time To Share Knowledge
Orange Shirt Day (which is also known as the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation) September 30th is a day to honor the Indigenous children who were forcibly taken away…
Read MoreBoosting Hispanic Entrepreneurs During National Hispanic Heritage Month
During National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15- October 15), we honor the achievements of Hispanics across the United States. It’s the perfect time to celebrate Latino small business owners’ contributions…
Read More11 Ways to Grow Your Small Business and Celebrate During National Small Business Week
From September 13 – 15, we salute National Small Business Week, a time to celebrate and appreciate the entrepreneurs and small businesses that keep our economic engine purring! WESST once…
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