Main Street Arts
Main Street Arts is a creative and exciting art space providing an outlet for artists in a prime location in the heart of downtown Roswell. Peggy decided to give herself a gift – to learn how to draw. She found it to be a passion and as it developed she began dreaming on a bigger scale. It was then she knew she wanted to have her very own art gallery. Purchasing an older building downtown, which needed renovations, proved to be quite costly. Owning an art gallery would mean w
Maman Atelier
Maman Atelier manufactures and sells lingerie using environmentally friendly fabrics. Kai Lani Mayer, owner, believes that garments should be made to endure years of well-loved wear and, with proper care, can become more beautiful with time. She sells online and attends pop-up shops and events around the state to promote and sell her lingerie. Kai Lani has been a WESST client since 2019. Her first class was Power Tools for Your Business. She decided to take that class to help
Maxim
After marrying her husband, Rafael, Teresita (Tere) moved to the United States from Chihuahua, Mexico. During the next 23 years, she and Rafael raised their two children while he built his trucking business and she pursued a dream of becoming a cosmetologist. In 2008, Tere purchased Christina’s beauty salon in Las Cruces, where initially she was the only hair stylist. In the following year, she added two other stylists and later a nail technician. The building she was renting
Medical Practice Solutions
Tina Cleveland and Marie Lapina launched Medical Practice Solutions on January 1st, 2010. Despite the fact that they were starting a business during tough economic times, both women committed themselves to their challenge. Since then, they have leveraged their own industry experience as well as financing and technical assistance from WESST to build a solid enterprise. Medical Practice Solutions offers medical billing and credentialing services to health care providers. The fi
Mi Casita Home Decor
Gloria Rodriguez comes from a family of entrepreneurs. Her father was a panadero, a baker of Mexican pan dulce, for 50 years. Her mother, a caterer of Mexican delicacies, and her brother and sister-in-law continue the bakery legacy, running a tortilla factory. After a successful career in bilingual education, Gloria transitioned to pursuing her passion for artesania. She learned about WESST through a family friend and fellow WESST client, Paul Gallegos, owner of Cutbow Coffe
Mi Casita Restaurant
Noelia and Miguel Saens come from a long line of entrepreneurs. Several family members are experienced restaurateurs or have been involved in their family restaurant business. For eight years, Noelia and Miguel worked for her uncle’s full-service restaurant. They learned all they could, and when they felt they were ready, and had her uncle’s blessing, they started their own restaurant. They began researching the requirements necessary to open a restaurant, such as acquiring a
Misty Danger Blue
Misty Greer is an Artist and Etsy shop owner. She is a huntress of all things vintage and a maker of recycled art, repurposed clothing and quirky items. Misty knew she could run her own business. She also knew she needed a better understanding of business logistics like writing a business plan, getting a tax ID and having resources to start her own business. The idea of having an online shop and having the freedom to hunt for items, run a shop and not be tied down to a locati
Monet's Skin Studio
Monet’s Skin Studio is a locally owned relaxation and beauty spa, located in Albuquerque’s Nob Hill. The studio provides skin services to help clients replenish and address their skincare needs. With a mission aligned to help clients look and feel their best, they offer services including Facials, Chemical Peels, Red Light Therapy, High Frequency Therapy, Nano needling, Brows, Lashes, Waxing and more. WESST’s Rio Rancho office assisted Sara as she moved along her business jou