Flipping the Script on Financially Oppressed Communities

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Flipping the Script on Financially Oppressed CommunitiesBy Vanessa Roanhorse | CEO, Roanhorse Consulting; Co-Founder, Native Women Lead Halfway through a three-day summit in Denver, Colorado someone asked, “Why are we still talking about venture capital?” Boom. That was it. After attending the first half of the Alternative Capital Summit, put on by the Kauffman Foundation, Zebras Unite, and Startup Colorado, …

Small Business and the Health of Our City

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Small Business and the Health of Our CityBy Robin Brulé, Chief Strategist, City AliveIt is urgently important that we focus energy on building small, homegrown businesses and a strong system of support services and resources to help them succeed.Small business is one of the pillars of Albuquerque’s economy. From restaurants, to childcare centers, to cleaning services, gift shops, breweries and …

Top 5 Events for Startup Entrepreneurs in ABQ

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Top 5 Events for Startup Entrepreneurs in ABQBy Javier Romero, Founder of HangerangAs a lifelong resident of New Mexico, I’ve been a web designer/developer professionally for the past 20 years. Last spring, I embarked on the wondrous journey of software entrepreneur with my new company Hangerang.I knew I needed help. So I’ve made a conscious decision to reach out to …

ABQ’s Top Two Sectors That Need to Scale Now

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ABQ’s Top Two Sectors That Need to Scale NowBy Kelli Cooper | Albuquerque Community FoundationFinally, the Albuquerque economy is recovering from the recession. Our country is experiencing its most robust economy in recent history. Why not seize the chance to expand opportunities to all communities, especially the Hispanic and Native American entrepreneurs in our city who own a company and …

Three Sisters Kitchen: Boosting the Food Economy One Biscochito at a Time

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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 …

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It’s Not Just Beer at Bow & Arrow – A Brewery Linking Indigenous Culture, Community

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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 …

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The Fastest Growing Industry in New Mexico Is Not Tech – It’s Home Health

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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 …

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How to Boost Economic Prosperity: Hire an Intern

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How to Boost Economic Prosperity: Hire an Intern By Tony Monfiletto, Future Focused Education Director | August 14, 2018 There is a new vision for prosperity in Albuquerque. It’s a vision that is clearly connected to investing in our people. From the Keller administration’s economic development plan that is cultivating community investment, to programs and initiatives across Albuquerque focused on …

What happens when an accelerator and incubator collide?

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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 …

Startup Life in ABQ: The Pros and Cons with Tech Entrepreneur Javier Romero

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