Support for WESST Comes From a Variety of Sources

In every region of New Mexico, WESST’s work is enhanced by collaborative relationships among public, private and nonprofit organizations. Funding partnerships are in place with a number of federal, state and local agencies including the U.S. Small Business Administration, the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the CDFI fund, the State of New Mexico, the New Mexico Department of Economic Development, the City of Albuquerque, and Northern New Mexico Connect. Long-term partnerships are also in place with the New Mexico Business Incubation Group, the statewide SBDC Network, SCORE, ACCIÓN New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado and the Loan Fund. Click logo to visit the U.S. Small Business Administration website. WESST’s six regional offices are funded in part by the SBAs Office of Women’s Business Ownership through its Women’s Business Center program. Support for loan applicants and borrowers is provided through a cooperative agreement with the SBA’s Office of Financial Assistance and its Microloan Program. As a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, WESST shares a close working relationship with the New Mexico District SBA Office. (The U.S. Small Business Administration’s funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions or services offered by WESST).

The following corporations, private businesses and public funders have provided at least $10,000 in financial support to WESST.

Our Funders (Click on the logo for more information):

The following individuals have provided at least $10,000 in financial support to WESST:

  • Vic and Mary Jury
  • Cara Potter
  • Dr. Barry and Roberta Cooper Ramo

In addition to the cash financial support it receives, WESST’s programs and services are augmented by the volunteer and in-kind contributions of business professionals, individuals, and corporations throughout the year. The value of these in-kind services averages more than $250,000 a year. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of WESST’s supporters list. For additions or corrections, please contact Lorena Schott, Executive Assistant, at 505.246.6900 or send us an email.