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Technical Assistance Programs

Technical assistance programs offer assistance to small business owners in such fields as business plan preparation, loan packaging, marketing, management, taxes, accounting, computers, procurement (selling to the government), exporting and other areas.

• Small Business Development Centers
  There are 18 Small Business Development Centers in the State, mostly at community colleges. The SBDCs have business counselors who provide free assistance to clients in doing business plans, securing capital, and accessing a wealth of business information and assistance.
  Dial toll-free: 800-281-SBDC

• The State Procurement Division
  This State agency assists New Mexico businesses obtain government contracts for products and services. The organization can help business market to the government, find contracts to bid on and assist in preparing proposals.

  Joe Conway, Director
  Joseph M. Montoya Building
  1100 St. Francis Drive
  P.O. Box 20003 (87504-5003)
  Santa Fe, NM 87503
  Call: (505) 827-0423
  

• SBAs 8 (a) Marketing Program
  The 8(a) Program is a business development program that provides its participants access to a variety of business development services, including the opportunity to receive federal contracts on a sole-source or limited competition basis. Under the 8(a) Program, SBA enters into prime contracts with federal departments and agencies and subcontracts the performance of work to disadvantaged (minority owned) small businesses that are certified participants in the program.
  Call (505) 766-1870 (SBA-Albuquerque)

• The State Trade Division
  Information on exporting and importing including regulations, incentives and special loans programs.

  New Mexico Trade Division
  Roberto Costillo, Director
  Joseph M. Montoya Building
  1100 St. Francis Drive
  P.O. Box 20003 (87504-5003)
  Santa Fe, NM 87503
  Telephone: (505) 827-0307
  E-mail:trade@edd.state.nm.us

• Industry Network Corporation
  INC is a non-profit fund by NIST dedicated to improving manufacturing productivity and competitiveness.

  Bill Rector, CEO
  1155 University Blvd SE
  Albuquerque NM 87106
  (505) 843-4250

• NMSU Advanced Manufacturing Center
  Providing low-cost services to the community related to technology, manufacturing and business development including engineering design assistance, fabrication, assembly and shop services, prototyping, bar code inventory, and other services.
  Contact: Ken Manicki, Project Engineer
  Albuquerque, NM (505) 843-4250

• Agricultural Extension Service

• Quality New Mexico
  A membership organization promoting total quality management for New Mexico Business

• Women's Economic Self-sufficiency Team (WESST Corp.)
  WESST Corp is a non-profit business and technical assistance organization that facilitates the start-up and growth of small businesses in the State of New Mexico. Headquartered in Albuquerque, WESST Corp also has regional offices in Farmington, Las Cruces, Roswell, Santa Fe and Taos. WESST Corp provides small loans to emerging business and extensive technical assistance. Call Agnes Noonan, (505) 241-4758

• Native American Initiative - State Office of Indian Economic Development
  The Office's role is to help enhance tribal economic development and create employment opportunities. A primary focus is on identifying federal, state and private sector resources to help fund tribal economic development activities. The new office designs and implements programs to promote Indian economic potential and establish a business mentor program to enable Indian business efforts. The office also prepares a comprehensive economic profile of each Indian pueblo or reservation and has developed a resource directory for programs available to Indians.

  Robert M. Johnson, Representative
  1100 St. Francis Drive
  Santa Fe, NM 87503
  Phone: (505) 827-0327; e-mail - bobj@edd.state.nm.us

• Trade Adjustment Assistance:
  Technical assistance provided to trade-impacted manufacturers helping them to develop strategies to remain competitive in the international economy. This organization is based in Colorado, but works across the southwest, including New Mexico. They can help companies impacted by defense conversion or international trade remain competitive through technical advise and cost sharing programs.

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