STORIES OF IMPACT

At WESST, we believe the heart of our mission is best told through the journeys of the entrepreneurs we serve. In our Client Stories section, you’ll find inspiring accounts of New Mexican business owners—at every stage of their ventures—who have been transformed through WESST’s consulting, training, lending, and incubation support. These stories highlight how we partner with clients to turn ideas into thriving, sustainable businesses, showing the real impact of guidance, financial tools, and persistence.

From wellness centers, retail brands, and service businesses to manufacturing and tech enterprises, each narrative underscores how tailored resources, mentorship, and belief in their vision helped these founders overcome obstacles, build confidence, and grow with purpose.

The Movement Temple LLC

Founded in March of 2021, The Movement Temple is a Pilates and Gyrotonic studio that began in the North Valley of Albuquerque, NM. With the focus of “movement as medicine,” Amanda Tay, owner and founder, aims to spread the joy of proficiency of movement by equipping clients with the knowledge of greater kinesthetic awareness in every step of their daily routine. From injury rehabilitation to high-intensity training, sessions are tailored to assist clients in obtaining a stron

HEALTH, WELLNESS, & BEAUTY

Accent Flowers

Suzie Fresquez has never shied away from hard work! Suzie originally was hired to do a job at a floral shop; however, as she worked to gain experience, she honed her skills and realized she had a real talent and a passion for floral design and the floral business. Suzie worked for the business owners for four years. The owners recognized that Suzie was more than just an employee; she treated her position as a real calling. Therefore, when the owners began to feel it was time

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Active Bodies Focused Minds Childcare LLC

Faith was looking online for organizations who support small businesses and found WESST. She reached out to WESST Roswell for support to start her childcare business in July 2024. While Faith had the experience of working in a childcare business, running it on her own was a different story. She did not yet know about licensing, regulations, and childcare laws, and was at a standstill and in need of sound direction to move forward. Our WESST Roswell team visited Faith in Clo

CHILDCARE, EDUCATION, & OUTREACH

AGA Smör LLC

AGA Smör is a Santa Fe, New Mexico-based business with Swedish influence making artisanal seasoned butters with the goal of enhancing meals and simplifying the daily cooking experience. Anika’s entrepreneurial journey began with her then two-year-old daughter, who was deep in the life-changing moment of experiencing solid foods. Wanting to create more flavorful and easier options for parents, the idea of flavored butter was born. There was a steep learning curve getting into

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Allstate Security Services LLC

Allstate Security Services LLC provides long and short-term security services. Whether uniformed or in plain clothes, armed or unarmed, Allstate Security Officers are prepared to handle any situation to include, but not limited to – EMS Safety Instructor-led training programs, vehicle patrol and alarm response service, Bodyguards/executive V.I.P protection, special event guards, loss prevention agents, high crime property enforcement, civilian pepper spray training and vacati

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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