WESST In the News

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Start-up gets big loan from WESST

Fruitland-based security company provides service at Navajo Mine

To help Blackgoat launch her business, WESST provided a $100,000 term loan and a $50,000 line of credit.

Latino business community and local businesses gather for first Latino Business Expo

Four Corners' Latino community recognized as important sector as local economy changes

WESST’s holiday pop-up shop takes artists beyond workshops

Pop-up shops allow artists and retailers to use temporarily donated commercial space to sell wares and land new customers.

Studio One Six grows with help from WESST

Brittney Ingram and Studio One Six received a start-up loan from WESST for modifications, equipment purchase and inventory.

Business finance workshops promote working smarter

Two potentially scary words: Business finances. Fear can have a blinding effect. But upon lifting the blinders, one might see that there's nothing to fear. WESST's upcoming workshop series comes to the rescue -- with knowledge!

Arias meets surprises with grace

Empowering students is interactive work. Veronica Arias encourages interaction with those she teaches in seminars. Arias works at WESST empowering women and supporting business owners all over Chaves County.

WESST among Innovation NM Honorees

Meet our Innovation New Mexico honorees: Creatives in ABQ have this resource for their business.

See who racked up $200K in grants from Mayor’s Prize for Entrepreneurship

Four Albuquerque organizations will share $200,000 in grants as winners of this year's Mayor's Prize for Entrepreneurship.

How WESST is creating the next generation of Etsy entrepreneurs

A great way to connect local artisans with a huge audience that's looking for handmade, craftsman products.