WESST In the News
WESST Wraps Banner Year; New Programs Expected in 2018
Call it holistic business support. That's what WESST offers small-business owners, and it includes and complements lending.
Immigrants are vital to startup communities across the U.S.
Foreign-born innovators play a critical role in building entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Winners announced for Mayor’s Prize for Entrepreneurship
Albuquerque Community Foundation and Mayor Richard Berry announced the winners of this year's Mayor’s Prize for Entrepreneurship.
Four groups get mayor’s entrepreneurship prize
The Albuquerque Community Foundation and Mayor Richard Berry on Monday announced that four organizations will share the 2017 Mayor’s Prize for Entrepreneurship.
Local Business Briefs
Start-up gets big loan from WESST
Fruitland-based security company provides service at Navajo Mine
To help Blackgoat launch her business, WESST provided a $100,000 term loan and a $50,000 line of credit.
Latino business community and local businesses gather for first Latino Business Expo
Four Corners' Latino community recognized as important sector as local economy changes
WESST’s holiday pop-up shop takes artists beyond workshops
Pop-up shops allow artists and retailers to use temporarily donated commercial space to sell wares and land new customers.
Studio One Six grows with help from WESST
Brittney Ingram and Studio One Six received a start-up loan from WESST for modifications, equipment purchase and inventory.
Business finance workshops promote working smarter
Two potentially scary words: Business finances. Fear can have a blinding effect. But upon lifting the blinders, one might see that there's nothing to fear. WESST's upcoming workshop series comes to the rescue -- with knowledge!