News
WESST’s role evolves in economic slowdown»
April 19, 2013 | Albuquerque Business First – WESST President Agnes Noonan shows her excitement about the organization’s new digital media center. The 1,037-square-foot center will be equipped with technology that will allow WESST clients and businesses in the community to make promotional videos and website material to promote their offerings.
High-tech media center readies for debut at WESST»
April 17, 2013 | Albuquerque Business First – WESST’s new digital media center should be a key new asset to WESST clients and businesses throughout the Albuquerque area.
Ask America’s Ultimate Experts – “I want to be my own boss!”»
April 1, 2013 | Woman’s World – Dreaming of becoming self-employed? The nation’s top business coaches, including our esteemed colleague Peri Pakroo, give you the secrets that’ll turn your wish into a reality!
14th Annual Women’s History Brunch to Be Held In Roswell»
March 21, 2013 | Roswell Daily Record – The 14th annual Women’s History Month celebration brunch, sponsored by WESST, will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the Roswell Museum and Art Center. The achievements of women throughout the generations will be recognized, with a special tribute to three local women: Kaarin Jager, Barbara Corn-Patterson and Andrea Hill-Smith.
Albuquerque Business First announces BizTech Innovation Awards honorees»
March 14, 2013 | Albuquerque Business First – Congratulations to WESST clients Sage Technology Partners, Inc., and Rock Tops for being recognized among 12 honorees in Albuquerque Business First’s inaugural BizTech Innovation Awards! Category winners will be announced at the April 25 BizTech Innovation Awards luncheon. Good luck to all of the honorees!
WESST Lands $10,000 Bank of the West Philanthropy Award»
December 5, 2012 | Albuquerque Business First – WESST was recently recognized as a finalist in the Bank of the West’s “Community Impact Award,” and received a $10,000 grant. The Community Impact Award recognizes a nonprofit organization “inspired by a Bank of the West customer with a strong track record of philanthropic activity and measurable record of accomplishments.”
MRCOG study: WESST has created 1,159 jobs»
October 22, 2012 | New Mexico Business Weekly – The Mid-Region Council of Governments has released an independent study detailing WESST’s economic impact in New Mexico. In addition, the study credits WESST with helping grow small businesses with $87 million in consumer spending, $93 million in personal income and $128 million in gross domestic product.
WESST Helps Two Sisters Take Measures to Bring Tape-Ease to Market»
May 29, 2012 | Santa Fe New Mexican – Sisters Linda and Lisa Johnson have patented a “Why didn’t I think of that?!” tool that affixes to any standard tape measure to help it stay put while the user goes about measuring surfaces accurately.
