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ROI focused accelerator program. It focuses on helping high growth, scalable companies led by dynamic entrepreneurs who understand how to lead and accept coaching. www.sfid.co

FINANCE PROGRAMS

ACCION – Is a microlender dedicated to assisting established and emerging entrepreneurs who face barriers to obtaining business credit in New Mexico. ACCION offers loans from $200 to $300,000. ACCION NM – (505) 243-8844 or email accion@accionnm.org, http://accionnm.org/

Collateral Support Program – The NM Finance Authority administers this loan program for businesses that provide access to capital for equipment, land and working capital. (505) 992-9638 or http://nmfa.net

Enchantment Land Certified Development Company (ELCDC)

– Helps small business owners receive business development loans for the purchase of commercial real estate, equipment and improvements. (505) 843-9232 or http://elcdc.com

The Loan Fund – Provides loans, training and business consulting to entrepreneurs, business owners and nonprofit organizations unable to obtain financing through traditional sources. The Loan Fund offers microloans, small business loans, lines of credit and SBA 504 loans from $5000 to $500,000 with interest rates ranging from 8 to 10%. (505) 243-3196 or http:// loanfund.org/

WESST Santa Fe – Provides free one-on-one consultations, webinars, workshops and small business loans. They specialize in working with artisans, entrepreneurs, growing businesses and community-based nonprofit organizations. (505) 474-6556 or https:// wesst.org/santa-fe/

Venture Acceleration Fund – The VAF award is structured as a zerointerest loan – with repayment required only if a company is acquired, achieves certain revenue goals or leaves New Mexico within a certain timeframe – and is administered by the Regional Development Corporation (RDC). Originally created to commercialize technologies developed at LANL, the VAF now includes all types of businesses in every stage of development. http:// losalamosconnect.net/

CAREER RESOURCES

Santa Fe Community College Career Services – Free posting of employment or internship positions on the Santa Fe Community College Career Services web pages. Postings are for 30 days unless otherwise indicated. Notice of these postings is broadcast around campus, to other local colleges and career programs and to the Santa Fe community- at- large. ( 505) 428-1406, http:// www. sfcc.edu/ career_ services/ employer_ services

Santa Fe Workforce Connection – Provides prescreened applicants, employer tax credits, classroom and on-the-job training, listings of available candidates, customized workshops, training programs and ongoing mentoring and support for workers. Contact: (505) 827-6817

SER Jobs for Progress, Inc. – SER operates the One-Stop Career centers in 10 counties throughout Northern New Mexico. The services provided include career guidance, case management, business services, employment and training services. http://serjfp/org/

Northern Area Labor Workforce Development Board – The NALWDB administers Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( WIOA) grants funds to adults, displaced workers and youth in support of New Mexico Workforce Connection Offices One-Stop Career Centers located throughout the 10 counties that comprise the Northern New Mexico service delivery area. http://www.northernboard.org/ index.html

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce – The Chamber offers networking, advocacy, tourism, relocation information and other member benefits. (505) 988-3279 or email at info@santafechamber. com, http://santafechamber.com

Santa Fe Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SFHCC) – Serves as a catalyst and promotes organizational leadership that focuses on Hispanic entrepreneurship. (505) 473-3080, http:// santafehispanicchamber.com

The American Indian Chamber of Commerce of New Mexico –

Provides networking, training, marketing, referrals and minority certifications. (505) 766-9545, http://www.aiccnm.com

Santa Fe Green Chamber – Through a public awareness campaign, the Chamber encourages consumers to support locally-owned businesses and connects businesses to each other through networking opportunities and events. (505) 428-9123, http://nmgreenchamber. com/santafe/