WESST In the News
Wells Fargo Donates $200,000 for New Mexico Housing, Education and Small Business Efforts
WESST is thrilled to be one of three non-profits to receive support from Wells Fargo’s Neighborhood LIFT program.
WESST builds course for women in business
Not everyone has the resources to go to college for an MBA, but anyone with an internet connection and some self-discipline can learn business basics through the DreamBuilder program offered by the nonprofit small-business development and training organization WESST.
ABQid, WESST announce first ActivateNM cohort
The first five ActivateNM startups will begin intensive mentoring, coaching and customer validation efforts to build their businesses during an eight-week accelerator program starting Oct. 15.
Businesswoman encourages others to achieve dreams
Third Annual Go Latinas Conference encourages women to follow their dreams. This event is designed to inspire and identify the many resources available to motivate, guide and empower women personally and professionally.
WESST launches business growth program
A local business development organization has launched a program that will aim to educate and grow local companies.
ABQid and WESST Partnership
What happens when an accelerator and an incubator collide?
ABQid and partners re-launch “Office Hours”
Current and aspiring entrepreneurs can get free advice about a range of issues every Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. at a newly re-launched “Office Hours” networking event.
Enterprising immigrants build businesses in ABQ
Immigrants have built more than 15,000 businesses across the state, according to a report last year from the American Immigration Council. Together, they represent about 15 percent of all self-employed New Mexico residents, generating about $375 million in revenue in 2015.
PNM’s Gift for WESST
PNM Resources Foundation Grant Recipient: WESST Power Up Your Business
WESST program targets minority entrepreneurs
WESST awarded prestigious national grant to help diverse entrepreneurs.