WESST Press Releases

WESST Supports Efforts of the Small Business Resource Collaborative to Help Businesses on Central

WESST is pleased to support the Small Business Resource Collaborative (SBRC) to help businesses on Central affected by ART. The SBRC consultants have visited more than 400 potentially loan eligible businesses to establish relationships and…

Money Smart Week Partner Organizations Announce Kick-Off Event for Money Smart Week 2017

Money Smart Week partner organizations will host a Friday kickoff for Money Smart Week (MSW), featuring a series of events designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. The Money Smart Week (MSW) Kick-off…

Breaking Vicious Cycle of Predatory Lending for the Most at Risk

In the true spirit of collaboration and to aid in disrupting the vicious cycle of predatory lending, the To Stop a Predator Loan Fund was created as a pilot in establishing a way for Fathers…

WESST Welcomes New Board Member

WESST is pleased to announce a new member and Officers for its 2017 Board of Directors.  Joining the board is Eladio Muniz, Executive Agent, Allstate.  2017 officers include:  Linda Kier, U.S. Bank – Chair; Rebecca…

WESST Launches Creative P.I.E. Program to Support Emerging and Existing Creative Entrepreneurs in Albuquerque

As part of the Mayor’s Prize for Entrepreneurship powered by the Albuquerque Community Foundation, WESST announces the launch of the Creative P.I.E. (Practice, Innovation & Enterprise) Program designed to support the existing and emerging community…

WESST Announces Staff Changes

WESST is pleased to announce recent staff changes within the Albuquerque Regional office. Julianna Silva, formerly the WESST Albuquerque Regional Manager has been named the Managing Director of the WESST Enterprise Center (WEC). Julianna will…

WESST Welcomes New Board Members and Officers for 2016

WESST is pleased to announce two new members for its Board of Directors. They are: Chris Olson, Vice President, PNM Generation Ryan D. Parker, Business Banking Manager, Wells Fargo 2016 Board officers include: Angela Anderson,…

WESST Hires New Las Cruces Regional Manager Manuel Morales

WESST is pleased to announce the hiring of Manny Morales, as its new Regional Manager for Las Cruces. Mr. Morales joined WESST in 2014 as a Program Coordinator and Trainer and recently moved into the…

WESST Announces New Website Launch

WESST announces the launch of its newly redesigned website which offers quick and easy access to essential information and features and a more comprehensive understanding of the services offered at WESST. The new website is…

WESST Helping Women’s Small Businesses with New Online Learning Tool

WESST is thrilled to announce its partnership with Thunderbird School of Global Management to launch their DreamBuilder online learning program