The Empowering Business Spirit Initiative Is…

…A Mission
We are a network of business-serving organizations committed to making Northern New Mexico the perfect place to start and grow a business.

…A Network of mostly free Biz Services
We are a collaborative of business assistance organizations, lenders and educational institutions committed to providing easy access to free services and for potential and practicing entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship and financial literacy education for youth and adults, and outstanding information on the importance of small businesses to the economic health of Northern New Mexico for regional policymakers.

…Committed to our Children’s Future
Youth are the future of our entrepreneurial environment. ENLACE (Engaging Latino Communities for Education) is leading the Empowering Business Spirit “EBS” Initiative’s youth entrepreneurship programming. Activities include entrepreneurship training curriculum offered in after school venues; a coordinated effort among EBS Partners to nurture youth-based small business and public policy development; and cross-generational mentoring exposing youth to real world experience.

…Helping make Northern New Mexico even more business-friendly
Quality information and policy recommendations are key to creating a small business friendly environment. North Central New Mexico Economic Development District is leading the EBS Initiative’s effort to educate local policy makers and support entrepreneurs in how to improve public policies to create opportunities for Northern New Mexico’s small businesses.

Who Can Use the EBS Initiative?
Anyone who would like to start or grow their business in Northern New Mexico: Specifically entrepreneurs in Rio Arriba, Taos, Mora, and San Miguel Counties; the Pueblos of Tesuque, Nambe, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, Santa Clara, Ohkay Owingeh, Picuris, Taos; and the Jicarilla Apache Nation.

Resources Available

• Business Clusters
• Business Financing
• Business Incentives
• Business Planning
• Business Training
• E-Commerce
• Workforce Development
• Youth Entrepreneurship

What’s in it for You, the Entrepreneur?

No matter where you are located in Northern New Mexico, you will be able to build your own team of qualified small business advisors from the EBS Initiative comprised of over 20 organizations. EBS Partners are committed to providing:

• A high quality of service
• A coordinated approach to serving each entrepreneur
• Increased accessibility to a broad variety of professionals through out the region
• Long-term support of a client business throughout its business cycle
• Avenues to learn how to create and advocate for business-friendly public policy
• An ability for entrepreneurs to give anonymous feedback on services received
• The opportunity to tap into the energy and talents of local youth
• Regional program and event communications through www.bizport.org
• Networking opportunities for and between entrepreneurs in Northern New Mexico
• Entrepreneur recognition awards

How You Can Tap into the EBS Initiative

Check out the EBS Partners list on our homepage, www.bizport,org. Each is listed by their service specialty.
Call any Partner and they will help you find the right Partner for you.
Attend one of the events listed on our homepage.
Bookmark bizport.org as a favorite. Keep awealth of information for and about small business, entrepreneurship, partner’s services, events, news, contact information, networking opportunities and youth resources at your fingertips.
Call us. Find out more.

Contacts

Scott Beckman
Program Coordinator
505-989-8004
scott@rdcnm.org

The EBS Initiative is funded in part by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and in-kind contributions of the EBS Partner. Most EBS Partners’ services are free of charge, however sometimes there are small fees for specialized services.

Successful entrepreneurs mean a healthier Northern New Mexico!