At WESST, we believe entrepreneurship is the most effective way to create economic and social impact in New Mexico. We equip aspiring and growing business owners with the essential resources, skills, technical assistance, and capital they need to succeed.

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Why Join: By becoming a WESST Visionary, you join a passionate group committed to local economic development and providing sustainable, multi-year support. Your 3-year pledge directly supports WESST's long-term stability and helps us serve the diverse entrepreneurs building our communities.

 

WESST Visionaries understand that building a successful small business takes hard work, patience, and time. They believe that anyone—irrespective of their race, color, gender, or financial status—can achieve their entrepreneurial dreams with the right support and tools. Your multi-year commitment maximizes the federal funding WESST receives by providing the necessary non-federal matching dollars, helping small businesses grow and prosper.

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Your generous support goes a long way to impact our diverse small business clients! Here are just a few examples of the impact your gift can have:

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• $1,000/year can pay for 10 local one-on-one business consultations (in English or Spanish!). Consultations help clients address specific needs, like finances or marketing, related to starting and growing their businesses.

• $2,500/year enables 5 clients to work with WESST’s Digital Media Studio to produce professional video marketing content that helps them grow their businesses.

• $5,000/year can translate to 20 Credit Builder Loans for WESST clients working to raise their credit score, gain financial knowledge, and grow a sustainable business.

• $10,000/year helps WESST establish a Money Learning Lab™ series in a local NM community to help clients overcome financial challenges in their business. This scales WESST's services and increases our collective impact!