Paris Bridal
Paris Bridal sells wedding attire and accessories, plus fashion attire for events such as Quinceañeras, proms, and homecoming. They also offer design services and decorations for special events and provide special orders for any occasion. Sanjuana Arreola was raised by her mother, a seamstress, in a small community in Mexico. Her mother’s dedication, talent and artistry excited Sanjuana. She remembers rummaging through her mother’s sewing boxes, fabrics and projects. All of i
Rocky Ridge Gas + Market
Rocky Ridge Gas + Market is a Navajo-owned convenience store providing fresh food and reservation staples to the Rocky Ridge, AZ community and surrounding area. They curate “Grandma Baskets,” a selection of popular foods and staples, for relatives who want to provide Shima’ sani (grandmother) with her favorite foods as donated purchases from the market store. It is also a gas station, providing fuel to travelers and locals within a 20-mile radius of the Navajo Reservation. Ge
The Santa Fe Sewing Studio
Susan has been creating fleece hats and accessories for many years. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, she and her family now call Santa Fe home. Susan was four years old when she began to sew, and at the age of 19 received her AAS degree in Fashion Design from FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York). She went on to work on Seventh Ave in the garment district for several years as a designer and pattern maker. Susan started with fleece ha
Third Axis Engraving, LLC
Third Axis Engraving, LLC is the only business in the Four Corners area that combines two types of laser engraving with two different laser machines that provide customers with superior quality, personalized products. Third Axis Engraving, LLC is proud to offer a wide range of options for personalizing glass, crystal, acrylic, aluminum, and laser engraving for awards and plaques, birthday gifts and even memorabilia. Prior to COVID-19, Bonnie had a thriving Main Street busines
Two Stoned Betties
Two Stoned Betties makes and sells counterculture art and jewelry at the Downtown Grower’s Market, concerts, and the ABQ ART Walk. Two Stoned Betties is comprised of the creativity and work of Sara Romãn and Kayla Mansfield. The two are life long friends bonded by their love for each other as well as their undying need to create bold, colorful artwork and accessories. Sara started her WESST journey with our “Ignite the Fuse” event. From there she began working closely with a
Upcycled Fashion
Anita’s Endeavors LLC, also known as Upcycled Fashion, is a line of unique gifts that are made exclusively from repurposed materials. Inventory includes women’s and children’s fashions, home décor, and green arrangements. All of the items are crafted by artisans in rural New Mexico. Customers often wonder if products are really “upcycled” as the attention to detail and quality makes it hard to tell what the item was before it was transformed into the current treasure. Anita h
Video Exitos, Inc.
When Silvia Terrazas first came to this country, her driving entrepreneurial desire kept her focused while she tackled two major barriers: 1) She spoke only Spanish, and 2) Her son was born with one foot which required new prostheses as he grew. Regardless of the adversity she faced, Silvia’s strength and tenacity were instrumental in helping meet business goals. In 2000, Silvia, with her Employment Authorization Card in hand, came to WESST for a loan to open a video rental s