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Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce

The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce provides loans and education to small businesses, with an emphasis on the Hispanic community. Members are able to network with each other.

Contact Information

1309 4th Street SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505-842-9003
Fax: 505-764-9664
Email: j_candelaria@ahcnm.org

Albuquerque Independent Business Alliance (AIBA)

AIBA's mission is to support local, independent businesses – to help keep Albuquerque unique and the local economy strong. AIBA provides support with networking opportunities, cost-effective marketing, business education and community impact issues.

Contact Information

1835 Candelaria NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: 505-400-0816
fax: 505-343-0287
email: info@keepitquerque.org

Albuquerque Small Business Development Center at TVI

Contact Information

2501 Yale SE, Suite 302
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Phone: 505-224-5250
Fax: 505-224-5256
Email: sbdc@tvi.edu

City of Albuquerque Small Business Support

This site assists small business owners or those contemplating starting a business. Some of the topics covered are listed below:

  • Finding help
  • Finding loans and investors
  • Finding information
  • Business groups
  • Incentives
  • Success stories
  • Small and mid-size business resources directory

Contact Information

Fred Mondragon
Director, Office of Economic Development
P.O. Box 1293
Albuquerque, NM 87103

Physical Address

One Civic Plaza, Room 3047
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505-768-3270
Email: fmondragon@cabq.gov

Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce provides business resources, seminars, advice, support, networking opportunities, and gives referrals to make its members’ businesses known.

Contact Information
115 Gold SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505-764-3700
Fax: 505-764-3714
Email: GACC@abqchamber.com

Los Lunas Small Business Development Center

Contact Information

University of New Mexico-Valencia
280 La Entrada
Los Lunas, NM 87031
Phone: 505-925-8980
Fax: 505-925-8981
Email: bobscott@unm.edu

New Mexico Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)

New Mexico SBDCs are located throughout the state, providing direct assistance, education, resource links and helping small business entrepreneurs improve technical skills.

Contact Information

NMSBDC Lead Center
Santa Fe Community College
6401 Richards Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87508
1(505) 428-1362
1(800) 281-7232/ 1(800) 281-SBDC

Rio Grande Community Development Corporation

The Rio Grande Community Development Corporation provides business consulting services.

Contact Information

318 Isleta Blvd SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105-3822
Phone: 505-452-8525
Fax: 505-452-8525
Email: info@rgcdc.org

Sandoval County Small Business Development Center

Contact Information

Sandoval County SBDC
P.O. Box 374
237 S. Camino del Pueblo
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-5066
(505) 867-3746 fax
Email: sandovalsbdc@la.unm.edu

South Valley Economic Development Center (SVEDC)

The SVEDC is a 17,000 sf facility that incorporates a small business "incubator" and commercial kitchen designed to help South Valley residents start or expand their businesses.

Contact Information

318 Isleta Blvd SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105-3822
Phone: 505-877-0373
Email: tonyg@sved.com

South Valley Small Business Development Center

Contact Information

1309 4th Street SW
Suite A
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505-248-0132
Fax: 505-248-0127
Email: svsbdc@abq.com

University of New Mexico Small Business Institute (SBI) at the Anderson Schools of Management

Students of the SBI provide free business management consulting, helping businesses develop a business plan.

Contact Information

The Anderson School of Management
1924 Las Lomas NE
MSC05 3090
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Phone: 505-505 277-6471
Fax: 505-277-7108
Email: sbi@unm.edu or csed@mgt.unm.edu

State Resources

ACCIÓN New Mexico

ACCIÓN New Mexico is a non-profit organization that provides business loans and training.

Contact Information

20 First Plaza NW, Suite 417
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505-243-8844
Fax: 505-243-1551
Email: accion@accionnm.org

American Indian Chamber of Commerce

The American Indian Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit corporation focusing on New Mexico’s Native American business community.

Contact Information

2401 12th Street NW, Suite 5 South
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone: 505-766-9545
Fax: 505-766-9499
Email: Americanindianch@qwest.net, dmgllc@zianet.com or rfpedro@zianet.com

New Mexico Community Development Loan Fund

With offices across the state, the New Mexico Community Development Loan Fund is a non-profit organization that provides loans, training and technical assistance to business owners and non-profit organizations.

Contact Information

Mailing Address

The Loan Fund
PO Box 705
Albuquerque, NM 87103

Street Address

The Loan Fund
423 Iron SW
(Corner of Iron & 5th SW)
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: (505) 243-3196
Toll Free: 866-873-6746
Fax: (505) 243-8803
Email: info@loanfund.org

New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department (TRD)

The state TRD administers and enforces New Mexico’s tax and revenue laws.

Contact Information

Taxation and Revenue Department:
1100 S. St. Francis Dr.
P.O. Box 630
Santa Fe, NM 87504-0630

Administrative Services Division

Joseph Montoya Bldg., Santa Fe 87504-0630
Director (505) 827-0369
FAX (505) 827-0469
Personnel Services Bureau FAX 505-827-5476
Financial Distribution Bureau FAX 505-827-2165
Financial Services Bureau FAX 505-827-0178
Email: poffice@state.nm.us

Santa Fe Business Incubator (SFBI)

A nonprofit organization that helps businesses grow and prosper in our 30,000-square-foot facility and fosters economic development. The organization offers workshops, access to skills and support of SFBI staff, skilled business advisors, business library and resource room and networking opportunities. The facility offers flexible office and manufacturing space for emerging businesses.

Contact Information

3900 Paseo del Sol
Santa Fe,NM 87507
Phone: 505-424-1140 or 505-424-1144
Email: info@sfbi.net

Santa Fe Small Business Development Loan Fund (SFSBDLF)

The Santa Fe Small Business Development Loan Fund (SFSBDLF) provides loans, business training and consulting to entrepreneurs and small businesses that have difficulty in securing traditional commercial credit. The purpose of the program is to encourage small business development in Santa Fe to create or retain jobs for low- to moderate-income persons. SFSBDLF also offers clients free, personalized pre-and post-loan technical assistance.

Contact information

SFSBDLF
c/o The Loan Fund
PO Box 705
Albuquerque, NM 87103
Phone: 866-873-6746 or 505-243-3196
Email: info@loanfund.org

Women’s Economic Self-Sufficiency Team (WESST) Corporation

WESST is a non-profit organization with offices across the state that facilitates the startup and growth of small businesses, with a focus on women and minority-owned businesses. WESST provides business loans, consulting and training.

Contact Information

WESST Corp Headquarters
414 Silver SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505-241-4753 or 1 800 GO WESST
Fax: 505-241-4766

Business Resource Center Contact Information

Address: 700 4th St. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505-241-0794
Fax: 505-241-0707

National and Federal Resources

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Contact Information

Tax Information for Businesses
Toll-Free, 1-800-829-4933

Local office

5338 Montgomery Blvd. N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Monday-Friday - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 505-837-5631

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), Counselors to America’s Small Business

SCORE provides free business workbooks, workshops, advice business articles, resources and tips.

Contact Information

National office
SCORE Association
409 3rd Street, SW, 6th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20024

1175 Herndon Pkwy., Suite 900
Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 1-800-634-0245 or 703-487-3612
Fax: 703-487-3066

Local offices

Albuquerque SCORE - Chapter 0067
625 Silver Avenue, SW, Suite 320
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505-346-7909
Fax: 505-346-6711
Email: abqscore@swcp.com

Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce

4001 Southern Boulevard,
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, 87124
Telephone: 505-892-1533
Fax: 505-892-6157
Email: info@rrchamber.org

Small Business Administration (SBA)

Programs and services to help you start, grow and succeed your business. Includes information on the financing and managing of a business, as well as information on laws and training.

Contact Information

1-800-U-ASK-SBA (1-800-827-5722)
Answer Desk TTY: 704-344-6640
Email: answerdesk@sba.gov

Local Office

Albuquerque District Office
625 Silver SW Suite 320
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Voice: 505-248-8225
Fax: 505-248-8246

Small Business Advocate

Business articles and resources.

Contact Information

Davonna Hickman
Vice President
Small Business Network, Inc.
davonna@jbsba.com
888-823-2366 ext. 102

United States Department of Labor

General information for employers including compliance assistance for small businesses.

Contact Information

U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
1-866-4-USA-DOL, TTY: 1-877-889-5627