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Allstate bestows $25,000 on WESST

The Allstate Foundation is giving WESST $25,000 for its Individual Development Account program. An IDA is a matched savings account designed to help families accumulate assets for a down payment…

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WESST Ready to Celebrate 21st Birthday With a Big Bash

WESST is having a coming-of-age moment this week. The nonprofit that helps business start and grow is celebrating its 21st birthday with a big bash Wednesday in an event that…

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Classes, funding help to nourish Make My Lunch

Financial Literacy Program offered by WESST helps nourish local catering business. http://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/print-edition/2011/01/07/Classes-funding-Make-My-Lunch.html…

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Business appreciates the informal camaraderie that comes from working around other incubator businesses at WESST

WESST Enterprise Center provides support and resources that help accelerate growth during the start-up phase and encourage long-term success. http://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/print-edition/2011/01/14/Medical-Practice-Solutions-helps-doctors.html…

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Start-up Resources Abound for Entrepreneurial Women at WESST

New Mexico agency helps women-owned firms chart path to success with training, resources and essential support. http://www.local-iq.com/component/k2/item/1849-the-women-in-business-issue.html…

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Women’s History Month Honors Four Unsung Heroes

Four local women were honored at the 12th annual Roswell Women’s History Month Celebration brunch at the Roswell Museum and Art Center, Saturday morning. Download PDF…

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CNN Money Profiles the WESST Enterprise Center in Albuquerque as one of “7 Hot Startup Incubators”

Business incubators provide fledgling startups with training, counseling, facilities, office space and access to funding. Here, CNN Money profiles “7 Hot Startup Incubators” — and the WESST Enterprise Center gets…

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WESST Receives Federal Grants and a Loan for Small Businesses and Community Development

USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner and USDA Rural Housing Administrator announced today that WESST will receive two grants and a loan from USDA Rural Development totaling more than…

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WESST Helps Artisans Get the Price Right

Many small-scale artist-entrepreneurs never consider the underlying costs of getting their product or service to market. In this article, Kim Blueher, WESST’s Director of Lending, explains how WESST works with…

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WESST Helps a Santa Fe Small Business Flourish

Ron Midgett opened New Earth Orchids out of a greenhouse in September 2010. A little over a year later, his orchid business is thriving. How has he been able to…

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