Client Testimonials

Golden Anderson Studios

WESST has been the most influential and helpful resource in growing our business over the years. By providing free training, consultation, and access to other nonprofit partners and opportunities, WESST has helped us realize our potential for now and the future.

Gail Golden, Arroyo Seco, NM
Golden Anderson Studios

Desert River Guides, LLC

WESST has helped with business plan organization and helped us to secure financing for a bus and other necessities to begin operations. They have been a great resource for our start-up and I plan to continue working with them in the future.

Cody Dudgeon, Farmington, NM
Desert River Guides, LLC

Creative Duke Media

If it wasn’t for WESST I probably wouldn’t be where I am with my business.

Jordan Tate, Albuquerque, NM
Creative Duke Media

Ruby Love Fine Art

WESST has offered invaluable workshops that have taken my small business to the next level. Through the support of WESST, it’s amazing community and outstanding instructors, I have been able to refine and enhance my marketing strategies and approaches.

Ruby Love, Santa Fe, NM
Ruby Love Fine Art

Flauteria Los Borrachos,LLC

I am so grateful to have WESST in my life. Being an entrepreneur can feel lonely and knowing I can call WESST and get assistance is comforting. I am physically tired now, more than before, but I feel better mentally. I love waking up and knowing I have my business, that people are loving my food, working with my husband, and having people who can help me, that I am not alone in this journey.

Carmen Bolivar, Albuquerque, NM
Flauteria Los Borrachos,LLC

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, Albuquerque, NM
Southwest Makeup Institute

Brightburn Academy of Irish Dance

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, Rio Rancho, NM
Brightburn Academy of Irish Dance

Sandia Sunrise Therapy

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, Albuquerque, NM
Sandia Sunrise Therapy, LLC

Barelas Rose Barber Shop

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 Gallegos, Albuquerque, NM
Barelas Rose Barber Shop

Noemi Bravo

If I hadn’t obtained that loan and the technical skills from WESST, my business would not have grown.

Noemi Bravo, El Rincon Property Rentals, Las Cruces, NM
El Rincon Property Rentals