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Announcing more new HOPE Loans!
WESST launched the HOPE Fund (Helping Open Possibilities for Everyone) in 2020, a “no barriers to accessing capital” approach for people of color and low-wealth New Mexicans. We’re proud to…
Read MoreAnnouncing the Launch of Our New Website
We’re excited to announce that our new and refreshed website is live. The updated site includes easier navigation, with dropdown menus for both mobile and desktop versions. We’ve also improved…
Read MoreOur First HOPE Loan Fund Recipient – Breanna Tso
The HOPE Loan Fund: Helping Open Possibilities for Everyone A key contributor to economic inequality in the United States are the large and persistent racial and ethnic disparities found in…
Read MoreInterview with James Lopez – WESST Donor and Owner of ABQ Apartment Movers
We are so grateful to WESST’s wonderful community of supporters, from our generous individual, foundation and corporate donors to our in-kind donors who support WESST with their time, talents, and…
Read MoreLooking to Start or Invest in a Business in an Opportunity Zone? Well, What are Opportunity Zones, Anyway?
Opportunity Zones are a new way to finance projects in underserved areas of our state’s cities, towns, and tribal areas. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 provides for…
Read MoreBE INSPIRED: KOB 4 Hosts Digital Summit to Support Local Small Businesses
On December 9, WESST’s partners at KOB 4 hosted “BE INSPIRED to innovate and adapt your business,” a virtual event designed to inspire and uplift small business owners and provide…
Read MoreGet Your Business Online or Expand Your Digital Presence
Digital Media Marketing – WEBSITES, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND E-COMMERCE with Empower by GoDaddy in partnership with AEO. As we have seen in our experience with the COVID-19 pandemic throughout 2020,…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: C. Sandro Tonini
In our last blog of 2020, we are delighted to introduce you to Sandro Tonini. Sandro came to WESST at the beginning of September as the new Bilingual Business Consultant…
Read MoreJoin WESST on #GivingTuesday – December 1, 2020!
Small and micro-businesses (those with fewer than 20 employees) are essential components of New Mexico’s economy, representing 83% of all businesses. WESST’s business development services are an important part of…
Read MorePivoting a Small Business During COVID-19
Small businesses make up an essential part of any economy; they are crucial in creating jobs and providing services and products that larger businesses sometimes cannot. Small businesses in New…
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