WESST Client Marisol Bristol, Bhava Yoga
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WESST Small Business Loans Include a Bonus: Support to Help You Succeed
One of the obstacles most commonly reported by entrepreneurs — particularly first-time business owners — is the difficulty obtaining capital to start or expand a business. WESST helps to fill this gap by providing small business loans for women and other entrepreneurs who encounter this difficulty. As a microlender, we specialize in financing viable businesses that don’t meet the criteria of banks or other traditional lenders.

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Client Stories

"WESST's role was pivotal in every aspect to helping me make business decisions and providing support."
Christina Starr
Boujee on a Budget Bridal

"The WESST Farmington team, Dawn, Janelle, and Alyssa, have guided and helped me overcome my fear of being in this business world as a Native American Women Entrepreneur."
Naomi Greymountain
Omie’s Nizhoniful Mess
Farmington Region

"I rave about WESST! They provide so many valuable resources and their office is a safe place without judgement to understand how to run your small business."
Sara Martinez
Monet’s Skin Studio
Rio Rancho Region

"I’ve been able to grow a successful business while being a new mom. WESST has helped me learn and develop with the resources they’ve shared and the advice they’ve provided. I am grateful that they’ve also recommended my services to others."
Brenda Ramos Almeida
Libélula Financial
Santa Fe Region
WESST is a home to entrepreneurs providing a support system of consulting, training, incubation, and lending to help all New Mexicans start, strengthen, and grow their small businesses through sustainable business models, financial empowerment, and job creation.
WESST es un hogar para los emprendedores, brindando un sistema de apoyo a través de asesoria, capacitación, incubación y financiamiento para ayudar a todos los Nuevo Mexicanos a iniciar, fortalecer y hacer crecer sus pequeñas empresas mediante modelos de negocio sostenibles, empoderamiento financiero y la creación de empleos.