Three Sisters Kitchen: Boosting the Food Economy One Biscochito at a Time September 6, 2018 In Albuquerque, the food industry has potential to be a major economic driver, and is one of the most accessible entry points for minority entrepreneurs. City Alive’s Small Business Landscape Assessment report found food businesses have great scale-up potential, but the upfront costs remain the …
It’s Not Just Beer at Bow & Arrow: A Brewery Linking Indigenous Culture, Community September 4, 2018 The brewing industry brought in a reported $1.6 billion in economic output in 2016, and is only continuing to climb. According to the Beer Serves America impact study, there is a total 13,076 jobs connected to New Mexico’s beer sector, generating at total …
The Fastest Growing Industry in New Mexico Is Not Tech – It’s Home Health By Andrea Plaza, Executive Director, Encuentro New Mexico | August 14, 2018 How will the rise of home-based healthcare impact Albuquerque? In a scan completed by Next Street for City Alive, the home health industry was determined to be one of the most highly accessible due …
What happens when an accelerator and incubator collide? ABQid and WESST launch a hybrid accelerator/incubator program By T.J. Cook, ABQid | July 17, 2018 It takes a lot to create a successful business: capital, relationships, talent, connections and guidance. Some people have this knowledge and these connections right out of the gate. But most don’t—and this often keeps them from …
7 Ways CNM Is Stoking the Entrepreneurial Spirit By Diane Harrison-Ogawa, Director of Community Partnerships and Systems, CNM | July 5, 2018 We know that our community needs to embrace, nurture and support the entrepreneurial spirit right here in Albuquerque. That’s why CNM has created an environment where aspiring entrepreneurs are welcomed, encouraged and supported throughout their journey. As a …
The Street Food Institute – Welcoming a New Group of Entrepreneurs By Tina Garcia-Shams, Executive Director, Street Food Institute | July 5, 2018 The restaurant industry in New Mexico has over $3.5 million in annual sales and employs over 90,000 people, about 12 percent of employment in the state. In terms of Albuquerque’s economic health, the food industry is a …
Sandia Labs Offers NM Small Businesses Opportunity to ThriveMichael J. Baker| June 7, 2018 Michael J. Baker| June 7, 2018 Michael J. Baker| June 7, 2018 Judy Ortiz Rizek is owner and president of The Circuit Shop in Albuquerque, a small, woman-owned business that has contracted with Sandia National Laboratories. Businesses such as The Circuit Shop could qualify for the …
