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.

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

Santa Fe, NM 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

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

Amigo Café

The Amigo Café is in Kayenta, Arizona near Monument Valley on the Navajo Nation. The restaurant is open six days a week and is one of only two full-service restaurants in the township. Employing fourteen, the business is the longest continuously operating business in town. The menu is a blend of Mexican, American and Navajo cuisine. The business actively supports youth athletics, sponsors of local-area marathon runners and is a long-time donor to the local women’s shelter.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Arzi’s Lawn Care

Arzi’s Lawn Care offers a wide variety of home services, including everything from lawn maintenance to landscaping in residential and commercial spaces. Joshua Arzabala bought a $50 used lawn mower and, without any prior knowledge in business, he embarked on a new journey to take his own path to start something new. He first came to WESST Hobbs with the intention of seeking help to boost his small business to the next level and was met with a professional and experienced team

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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