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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Women's Business Center

One-on-One Consulting and Training Designed to Help Women Become Self Sufficient Through Self Employment

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Client Stories

"We appreciate the opportunity to work with a lender like WESST that supports small business and isn’t afraid to back something that hasn’t been done before. WESST helped us start, helped us grow, and gave us the tools to keep moving forward. "

Cody and Ryan Dudgeon
Desert River Guides
Farmington Region

"“I am glad I connected with WESST in the beginning of my business journey. I was given key information on what I needed to know before investing and potentially wasting time. WESST helped me plan for a business that is achievable.”"

Carolyn Jefferson
Jefferson Enterprises
Roswell Region

"WESST has been an essential part of our growth and stability as a business. When we felt overwhelmed and unsure of our next steps, Humberto stepped in with the guidance and insight we truly needed. Thanks to his support, we not only gained confidence but also saw real progress."

Bella and Ila Reed
Demi and Ila Reed
Albuquerque Region

" WESST changed my life. When my goals got bigger, WESST was right there, helping me grow with confidence. They taught me to believe in myself, speak up, and share my story with pride. Today, I’ve created hundreds of jobs, supported my community daily, and continued to inspire others. ¡Sí se puede!"

Silvia Terrazas
Paleteria La Reyna Michoacana
Las Cruces Region

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WESST Enterprise Center

WESST Enterprise Center, a mixed-use business incubation facility in east downtown Albuquerque. The Silver LEED-certified incubator is a hub for entrepreneurship and small business development in Albuquerque and beyond. The 37,000-square-foot facility offers state-of-the-art amenities and business assistance programs for up to 20 light manufacturing, service, professional and technology businesses. Today, the Enterprise Center is home to small business members in the technology, health care and biotechnology industries.

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.