WESST Press Releases
WESST to Host Virtual Forum to Empower Women Business Owners
In recognition of National Women’s History Month, WESST Farmington Women’s Business Center will be hosting the second annual virtual EmpowHer Forum on Friday, March 25. With the theme of Opening the Door to Economic Empowerment…
WESST Launches Campaign to Help Small Businesses Overcome COVID Challenges
WESST has launched a statewide marketing campaign to inform New Mexico small business owners about WESST’s continued COVID recovery services. With SBA grant funding, the campaign features the success stories of small business owners benefitting…
WESST Launches New Podcast “Minding Your Business” Hosted by KKOB
With funding support from Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union, WESST is launching Minding Your Business, a podcast and radio show about the steps taken and stories told in building New Mexico’s businesses. Hosts Margarita Guarin…
WESST Elects New Board Members
WESST is pleased to announce the election of new members and officers for its 2021 Board of Directors. 2021 officers are Paige Briggs, Tanium– Chair; Monica Jojola, Montech, Inc. – Vice Chair; Mike Lowrimore, Bank…
WESST Opens New Office In Lea County
WESST is happy to announce a new location in Hobbs, NM staffed with a bilingual trainer and consultant. WESST, New Mexico’s foremost non-profit small business resource, has many locations throughout New Mexico however, the immense…
WESST Welcomes New VP of Development
WESST is happy to announce the hiring of Katie Knipe, WESST Vice President of Development. Katie recently relocated to Albuquerque from Cincinnati, OH with her family to put down roots in the beautiful southwest. Prior…
WESST Welcomes New Board Members
WESST is pleased to announce new members and Officers for its 2020 Board of Directors. 2020 officers are Molly Bell, Rio Grande, Inc.– Chair; Paige Briggs, Tanium – Vice Chair; Mike Lowrimore, Bank of the…
WESST Welcomes New Board Members
WESST is pleased to announce new members and Officers for its 2019 Board of Directors. 2019 officers are: Perry E. Bendicksen, Rodey Law Firm – Chair; Bettye C. Pressley, Community Volunteer – Vice Chair; Laurel…
WESST Hosts “Holiday Pop-Up Shop” Celebrating New Mexico’s Creative Entrepreneurs
WESST has announced it will be hosting the 3rd Annual Holiday Pop-Up Shop at the WESST Enterprise Center, 609 Broadway Blvd NE, on Friday, October 19 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. The pop-up shop…
WESST Welcomes Dave Vedera
WESST is pleased to announce the hiring of Dave Vedera as the Vice President of Client Services. In his new position, Mr. Vedera will oversee WESST training programs and consulting services, including WESST’s regional office…