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“We won’t back down—we’ll keep defending Albuquerque’s small businesses even when the Trump administration turns its back on entrepreneurs.”
Dear Valued Business Owner,
We hope this message finds you well. At the City of Albuquerque, we stand with the entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners who help drive our economy forward. Supporting your success remains one of our top priorities.
Recently, the Trump administration abruptly terminated federal funding for the New Mexico Minority Business Development Agency Business Center (NM MBDA)—a vital program that has assisted over 650 businesses, helped generate more than $230 million in revenue, and contributed to the creation or retention of nearly 7,500 jobs in our state. Despite this unexpected loss of federal support the City of Albuquerque is taking proactive steps to continue serving our diverse business community.
The Business Resource Center, home to the Small Business Office and the former NM MBDA, remains open and operational. We continue to offer access to free business advising, licensing assistance, startup support, workshops, and technical services. While the loss of funding is disappointing, it will not deter the progress we’ve built together. As Mayor Tim Keller affirmed, “We won’t back down—we’ll keep defending Albuquerque’s small businesses even when the Trump administration turns its back on entrepreneurs.”
We believe Albuquerque’s economy thrives when every entrepreneur has access to resources and opportunity. If your Albuquerque business needs support, we invite you to visit the Business Resource Center at 700 4th St SW or explore our services online at cabq.gov/economicdevelopment.
You can also connect with these great resource partners for continued business support throughout the State of New Mexico:
- Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce
1309 4th St SW | (505) 842-9003 | email@ahcnm.org - Arrowhead Center (NMSU)
3655 Research Dr, Las Cruces, NM | (575) 646-7415 | arrowheadcenter@nmsu.edu - Black Chamber of Commerce
3150 Carlisle Blvd NE, Ste 103 | (505) 340-2773 | info@aagacc.org - WESST
609 Broadway Blvd NE | (505) 246-6900
Additionally, limited spaces remain for the following business support services:
- 90-second promotional videos – 10 spots
- Logo + business card design – 2 spots
- Proposal development – 20 hours
- Accounting consulting – 30 hours
- Spanish Business advising – sgonzalez@nmmbda.com
- Business advising in Southern NM – cbaca@nmmbda.com
If interested in these services, please contact Candle Baca at cbaca@nmmbda.com
On behalf of the entire New Mexico MBDA staff, we want to sincerely thank you for allowing us to be part of your business journey. It has been our honor to stand beside you—celebrating your achievements, supporting your goals, and working together to build a stronger, more inclusive economy in New Mexico.
Thank you for trusting us, for inspiring us, and for being the heart of why we do this work. We are deeply grateful and wish you continued growth, prosperity, and resilience.
With gratitude and best wishes,
The NM MBDA Team
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Candle Baca, Business Advisor for Southern NM
Candle brings a unique blend of business expertise and community passion to her role as a Business Advisor at the New Mexico Minority Business Development Agency.
Recently featured in Las Cruces Digest: Center at NMSU to offer resources to new, established entrepreneurs in southern NM
