Ensuring the Future of New Mexico’s Agricultural EconomyBy City AliveNovember 5, 2019Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedinStudy by UNM’s Shraddha Kunwar highlights the problems that young farmers in New Mexico face today, and some potential solutions. The smell of green chiles roasting in the autumn and the earthy taste of blue corn are icons of New Mexico’s unique culture. Agriculture has always been a …
How Lilia and Silvia Beat the BanksBy City AliveOctober 15, 2019Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedin“Banks don’t believe in food trucks,” says Lilia Avila. To the banks, it didn’t matter that business at the Fiesta Mexican Food Truck was booming. Demand for their catering events and homemade salsa was overwhelming, but their food trailer was too small to keep up. They wanted to upgrade. …
It Takes a Village — Lending and Its Role in Albuquerque’s Entrepreneurial EcosystemPhoto Credit: Mission Asset FundBy Sara Keller, Vice President of Community Relations, Southwest Capital BankJune 11, 2019Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedinWhen you hear the words “Entrepreneurial Ecosystem” or “Access to Capital” or “Gig Economy” what do you hear? Jargon. Fluff. Buzz. What do you think? Not where I live. What access? …
First, Fix the Roof:How community stabilization loans increase entrepreneurship in communities of color.For many entrepreneurs of color, the first step to owning a business begins long before applying for a business loan. It begins with a roof repair. It begins with a new timing belt. It begins with finding reliable, affordable childcare. The barriers to business ownership for entrepreneurs of …
