New Mexico: Resources
Albuquerque Economic Development (AED)
AED is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to creating job opportunities in the Albuquerque metro area. Its website provides regional information that includes history, demographics, utilities, major industries and an extensive list containing information on the chamber of commerce, government, education, and various associations.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 21, 2012
New Mexico Economic Development Department
The department is a state-run agency that is charged with fostering economic development in New Mexico. It offers various avenues of business assistance that includes financial aid, local and international expansion, workforce training, ISO-9000 certification, business incubators, and a data center for census information and maps.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 21, 2012
New Mexico International Business Accelerator (IBA)
The IBA exists to provide assistance to businesses that are looking to establish themselves in international markets. The site offers counseling, import/export information, global financing, workshops, and contains databases of international trade leads, statistics, and other helpful resources.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 27, 2012
New Mexico Small Business Development Center (NMSBDC) at Santa Fe Community College (SFCC)
The NMSBDC is dedicated to assisting current and potential small business ventures in the state. Aside from the lead center in Santa Fe, it also runs 19 satellites to provide easy access for local communities. Providing free business assistance in international trade, marketing, bookkeeping, and hosts a lists of state and national resources for SMBs.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 21, 2012
Small Business Institute (SBI)
The institute is a part of the University of New Mexico and offers consulting to businesses in the Albuquerque area. It works with about 25 different businesses each semester and offers consultations on matters such as business plan development, strategic management, and non-profit management at an affordable rate. Interested parties can apply on their website.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 23, 2012
U.S. Commercial Service for New Mexico and Southern Colorado
This branch of the Department of Commerce serves New Mexico and southern Colorado and specializes in helping small to medium sized companies develop and execute exporting strategies. Fees vary and are based on the service being provided.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 21, 2012
UNM Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER)
The BBER is a research arm of the University of New Mexico that focuses much of its work on the state. It maintains a data library that contains census and economic information and a useful list of publications.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 21, 2012