WESST Clients:
Albuquerque Region

Josefina Verduzco is the passionate owner of Casa Fina Mexican Cuisine.  She is focused on bringing authentic flavors to the community through high-quality dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.  Josefina first met with WESST in June 2023 seeking funding for her business. She met with our Lending team and was able to complete a…

Christina Starr founded Boujee on a Budget Bridal to offer high quality, affordable options for budget-conscious brides.  Based in Albuquerque, they also have an online store and ship to all 50 states.  Seeking to expand into a larger location in January 2024, she approached WESST for loan assistance. Initial consultations highlighted that Christina needed to…

Samantha Blanton always had a passion for animals, and after years of working in the pet industry, she realized there was a growing demand for more convenient grooming services.  In 2024, she opened Splash Mobile Grooming, a mobile dog grooming service operating in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. Their business model emphasizes convenience for busy pet owners and…

“Luna and Luz” (Tess’s daughters’ middle names) is a retail shop, located in the historic Albuquerque Old Town district. Her shop showcases nearly 200 local artisans, including many women-owned and Albuquerque-based businesses. Tess is in the business of invigorating the local economy and making our community rich by supporting vendors and artists who are true…

Kesha’s Space LLC & Brown Sugar are owned and operated by Army Veteran Kesha Janaan Jaramillo. Kesha’s Space LLC offers a revolutionary approach to skin, body, and hair care through her brand “Brown Sugar”. In addition, Kesha’s Space is a hub for entrepreneurs in need of social media marketing and web design services. Her products…

The Magic Cookery offers a full-service professional commissary kitchen for food service providers. Designed with the client in mind, The Magic Cookery is fully registered and compliant with the FDA. In addition to kitchen services, they offer packaging and bottling facilities. Additionally, The Magic Cookery is home to Naples Drizzle their original manufacturing brand. Naples…

There is just something to be said for child’s play and exploration in fields of flowers. As a young girl, little Kate discovered her love for aromatherapy by blending petals together to smell their remnant on her fingertips. Upon reflection, Ms. Viers shares, “I created Feral Lore Perfumes with a desire to share my passion…

Elizabeth produces one-of-a-kind original handwoven tapestries for interiors, in addition to teaching classes to weavers on the art of handwoven tapestry and design. Elizabeth is a second-generation tapestry artist of over fifty years. Elizabeth first wove tapestry based on the Mexican and Rio Grande techniques, and then expanded into those of the French tapestry tradition,…

Olive Tree Compounding Pharmacy Co. is the State of New Mexico’s only African American-owned Compounding Pharmacy. Our planet is home to over 7 billion humans, each individual and unique. Olive Tree Compounding is unique in offering individualized treatments through medications specifically engineered to suit each patient’s customized needs. If you’ve ever asked your doctor, “Is…

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…