HOME TO ENTREPRENEURS
For over three decades, WESST has provided training, consulting, incubation, and lending to help New Mexicans start and grow businesses. We go beyond traditional services to meet the needs of our communities—from supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs and rural business owners to addressing critical social challenges like the childcare crisis through small business development.
Featured WESST Clients above:
Ndidiamaka Okpareke, Olive Tree Compounding; Carmen Bolivar, Flauteria Los Borrachos; Dakarai McCoy, Afrolytics; Jessica Lucero, In The Middle: Thrift Reimagined; Seble Yemenu, Clay Pot Ethiopian Cuisine; Heidi Buxman, Sew Together; Christina Starr, Boujee on a Budget; Santo Samurai, Muralist; Magnolia Zuniga, Magnolia Ayurveda; Gretchen Griffin, Anavo Agency
OUR ECONOMIC IMPACT
2021 - 2025
OUR PROGRAMS
WESST empowers New Mexico entrepreneurs through comprehensive support at every stage of business. We have offices in Albuquerque, Farmington, Hobbs, and Las Cruces to serve entrepreneurs throughout the state. Our programs include hands-on training workshops, personalized consulting, accessible lending options, and a robust incubation program.
Together, these services help small business owners gain the skills, resources, and networks they need to build and grow thriving, sustainable businesses.
SUPPORT WESST
With your support, WESST empowers entrepreneurs to transform their lives, build financial independence, and create a pathway out of poverty through sustainable self-employment.
Your generosity fuels the success of small business owners across New Mexico—making their dreams possible and their communities stronger.
WESST STUDIOS
Full Service Film & TV Production Green Screen StudioS in Albuquerque
The Studios WESST are full-service production studios located in the WESST Enterprise Center in Albuquerque. It is designed to assist entrepreneurs and businesses with their digital media needs. It offers services for creating a wide range of content, including promotional videos, marketing ads, podcasts, interviews, and educational training videos.
The Studios gives you access to the space, equipment (if we have it, you can use it at no extra cost), and some technical support. It does not include production services. We offer flat-rate pricing for both production and event rentals.
"WESST guided us step by step through the loan application process, making sure we understood every detail and requirement. They provided invaluable support in developing a business plan that outlined our goals and vision."
Daniela Reyes and Flor Guaderrama
Happy Kids Early Learning Center
BOOK WESST FOR YOUR MEETING OR EVENT
WESST Enterprise Center is 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.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, or community partner, WESST’s inviting atmosphere and supportive environment make it easy to bring your ideas to life. Room availability and pricing can be easily arranged through their Conference Room Request form on the WESST website.
