WESST BLOG
Summer Enrichment Program at The Studio at WESST
One of the most rewarding experiences for me since I’ve been at WESST happened this last summer with the New Mexico Public Education Department’s Summer Enrichment Program. The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) launched the Summer Enrichment Program in 2021 with federal pandemic relief funding. The Summer Enrichment Program provided high school students with paid internships in government agencies and community organizations. I saw this as an excellent opportunity to create a program to empower student filmmakers with real world experience and provide WESST clients with necessary video content for their small businesses. We…
WESST Visionary Leads “Homeownership for Entrepreneurs” Training
At WESST, we champion New Mexico’s entrepreneurs with consulting, training, and lending to build thriving businesses. Yet, for many, the path to homeownership—a key to financial stability—can be complex, especially when transitioning from traditional W-2…
BMO Zero Barriers to Business Partnership
WESST is grateful to partner with BMO through their Zero Barriers to Business™ program. Through BMO Zero Barriers to Business™, BMO is committed to helping business owners gain better access to capital, educational resources, and partnerships….
Giving Back at WESST
During WESST’s annual December Statewide Staff Meeting, the WESST team split up to engage in volunteer activities to support two amazing local nonprofit organizations: Paws & Stripes and Free Flow New Mexico. Paws and Stripes’ mission…