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.
Our Impact 2016-2020
Client Stories
"Without the help of WESST, I would still lack the confidence around running my business and what is required. Consulting has helped give me a clear and accurate direction, demystified things I was afraid of doing, and confirmed that what I’m doing has value and purpose. Each meeting was packed with thoughtful questions from my mentor, which allowed me to reflect upon my path more effectively and get clear on exactly where I’m going. I’m so immensely grateful!"
Noel Dalton
Southwest Makeup Institute
Albuquerque Region
"Brad Crowson at WESST has been such an amazingly supportive fan throughout the course of our business. He has brought opportunities to our doorstep that have proven to be instrumental not only for the sustainability of our business, but also its miraculous and rapid growth. We are so very thankful to have been connected to WESST and its many resources and look forward to maintaining this relationship in the future as we continue to expand."
Kate Padilla
Brightburn Academy of Irish Dance
Rio Rancho Region
"WESST has been a great resource for guidance and inspiration, during a time of uncertainty and emotional disruption. We have built a strong foundation for our business and feel confident in our continued growth thanks to WESST."
Oksana Tretiak, Melissa Esquibel, Heather Armijo and Teresa Ziomek
Sandia Sunrise Therapy, LLC
Albuquerque Region
"The support from the WESST IDA Program helped us keep our doors open and helped us cover expenses when our doors were closed during COVID"
Raul and Shamrah Gallegos
Barelas Rose Barber Shop
Albuquerque Region
Our Donors
affordable solar
ABQ Community Foundation
Albuquerque Journal
Bank of America
Bank of the West
Capital CDC
CABQ
Clear Channel Outdoor
Comcast
CDFI
El Paso Electric
Sunflower Bank First National
Garcia Automotive Group
Hearst Foundation
Irby
Maddox Foundation
Kauffman
WK Kellogg Foundation
NM Community Foundation
NM Gas Co
NMOGA
PNM
Presbyterian
Small Business Administration
Sandia National Labs
Simon Foundation
Southwest Capital Bank
Summit Electric
United Way
US HHS
Wells Fargo