Business Resources

The following is a list of business resources available to people interested in starting a business in Santa Fe or growing an existing business.

The resources included are divided into five categories. Click on any of the links below to jump to that category. However, please note that several of the organizations listed may fall into more than one category as some of them provide services in more than one area.

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Business Assistance: These organizations help startups and existing businesses, or people wishing to research potential business opportunities. They provide information and guidance, help with preparing your business plan, marketing and market research information, business and strategic planning assistance, and more.

Starting a Business in Santa Fe: Private and Government organizations needed for obtaining licenses, tax information or general information pertaining to city, county and state requirements for new businesses.

Funding Sources: Please note that the list of funding sources does not include banks, which should also be considered when obtaining funds for your business.

Other Links: Includes miscellaneous organizations that can provide help to entrepreneurs regarding various aspects of starting or growing a business.

Toolkit: Helpful articles, links and podcasts by business experts pertaining to starting or growing a business. Check back often, as this list is continually being updated and expanded.

Business Assistance

Northern New Mexico Connect. Provides coaching, market research, lab expertise and strategic partnerships.
505-820-1226 www.nnmconnect.net

Santa Fe Economic Development. Continuously improves the quality of life in the City and smoothes the path to success for both individuals and organizations, assisting businesses in locating, expanding, and relocating in Santa Fe.
505-955-6915 www.santafebiz.org

Santa Fe Small Business Development Center. Offers free management and new business consulting and counseling.
505-428-1343 www.nmsbdc.org/santafe

SCORE. Free face-to-face business counseling, advice, mentoring and training for small businesses just starting or for existing in Santa Fe.
505-988-6302 www.santafescore.org

Technology Ventures Corporation. Supports entrepreneurs in preparing their business to raise money from equity investors.
505-246-2882 www.techventures.org

WESST. A non-profit small business development organization offering a variety of consulting services, training classes, and small business loan packages.
505-988-5030 www.wesst.org

Starting a Business in Santa Fe

City of Santa Fe - City Hall. Applications for a business license for the City of Santa Fe and are available at 200 Lincoln Ave., Rm. 112, Santa Fe, NM 87501.
505-955-6651 www.santafenm.gov

Santa Fe County. Applications for a business license in Santa Fe County are available at 120 Grant Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501.
505-986-6200 www.santafecounty.org

City Building Inspector. A certificate of occupancy can be obtained at 200 Lincoln Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-955-6646 www.santafenm.gov

New Regulation and Licensing Department. Specific industries may require state licenses from this department. Licensing information can be found at the Toney Anaya Building, 2550 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505.
505-476-4500 www.rld.state.nm.us

NM Taxation & Revenue Department. New businesses will need both a Federal ID number and a state gross receipts number from the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, 1100 South St. Francis Dr., Santa Fe, NM 87502.
505-827-0951 www.state.nm.us/tax

NM Department of Labor. The NM Department of Labor offers services for job seekers and employers. Their office is located at 301 E. De Vargas, Santa Fe, NM 87501.
505-827-7434 www.dws.state.nm.us

Funding Sources

ACCION New Mexico. A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing loans to small business owners.
505-243-8844 www.accionnm.org

LANS Venture Acceleration Fund. Funding for start-ups based on LANL technology.
505-667-9896

New Mexico Community Development Loan Fund. Provides loans, training and business consulting to entrepreneurs, business owners and non-profit organizations throughout the state and the entire Navajo Nation.
505-243-3196 www.loanfund.org

Small Business Administration (SBA). Helps Americans start, build and grow businesses, through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations.
1-800-827-5722 www.sba.gov

WESST. A non-profit small business development organization offering a small business loan packages.
505-988-5030 www.wesst.org

Toolkit

Are You an Entrepreneur
Let the Countdown Begin
Naming Your New Business
Steps to Starting a New Business
Starting or Growing a Business (Finance New Mexico)
Hiring the Right People (Finance New Mexico)
Managing the Financial Risks of Starting a Business (General)
About Santa Fe (NYT Feb. 7, 2010)

Business Resources

Business Assistance

Starting a Business in Santa Fe

Funding Sources

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