Welcome to LetsGrowNM’s Resource Hub
Welcome to LetsGrowNM’s Resource Hub
Welcome to LetsGrowNM’s Resource Hub
Your one-stop destination for the tools, mentorship, funding, and support that empower entrepreneurs, elevate careers, and strengthen businesses across New Mexico.
Your one-stop destination for the tools, mentorship, funding, and support that empower entrepreneurs, elevate careers, and strengthen businesses across New Mexico.
Why New Mexico
Why New Mexico
Why New Mexico
New Mexico’s culture is built on hard work, loyalty, and a strong sense of community. Rooted in centuries of tradition, our people welcome others with genuine warmth and a deep respect for heritage. Here, diverse cultures come together—expressed through food, art, music, language, and faith—to create a place where relationships are valued and commitments last.
In New Mexico, you’re not just welcomed—you belong.
New Mexico’s culture is built on hard work, loyalty, and a strong sense of community. Rooted in centuries of tradition, our people welcome others with genuine warmth and a deep respect for heritage. Here, diverse cultures come together—expressed through food, art, music, language, and faith—to create a place where relationships are valued and commitments last.
In New Mexico, you’re not just welcomed—you belong.
Opportunity
New Mexico is rich in talent and potential. Yet, many founders face barriers—from early-stage capital and mentorship to navigating complex tax structures like gross receipts taxes. LetsGrowNM is committed to reducing these frictions, unlocking remote work opportunities, and preparing our workforce through education and mentorship to drive innovation and inclusive growth.
New Mexico is rich in talent and potential. Yet, many founders face barriers—from early-stage capital and mentorship to navigating complex tax structures like gross receipts taxes. LetsGrowNM is committed to reducing these frictions, unlocking remote work opportunities, and preparing our workforce through education and mentorship to drive innovation and inclusive growth.
New Mexico is rich in talent and potential. Yet, many founders face barriers—from early-stage capital and mentorship to navigating complex tax structures like gross receipts taxes. LetsGrowNM is committed to reducing these frictions, unlocking remote work opportunities, and preparing our workforce through education and mentorship to drive innovation and inclusive growth.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
To catalyze economic development in New Mexico by connecting entrepreneurs with capital, mentorship, strategic partnerships, and policy insights that reduce barriers to business success.
To catalyze economic development in New Mexico by connecting entrepreneurs with capital, mentorship, strategic partnerships, and policy insights that reduce barriers to business success.
Our Vision
Our Vision
Our Vision
A thriving, inclusive, and innovative business ecosystem that positions New Mexico as a national leader in entrepreneurship, remote work, and workforce development.
A thriving, inclusive, and innovative business ecosystem that positions New Mexico as a national leader in entrepreneurship, remote work, and workforce development.
What We Do
LetsGrowNM provides:
LetsGrowNM provides:
LetsGrowNM provides:
Business Coaching to guide entrepreneurs through every stage of growth
Business Coaching to guide entrepreneurs through every stage of growth
Strategic Partnerships to foster collaboration and long-term impact
Strategic Partnerships to foster collaboration and long-term impact
Education & Mentorship Programs to prepare New Mexico’s workforce for the future
Education & Mentorship Programs to prepare New Mexico’s workforce for the future
Curated Resources to support startup and scale-up success
Curated Resources to support startup and scale-up success
Policy Advocacy to reduce friction from gross receipts taxes and other regulatory barriers
Policy Advocacy to reduce friction from gross receipts taxes and other regulatory barriers
Investor Matchmaking to connect founders with funding opportunities
Investor Matchmaking to connect founders with funding opportunities
Remote Work Enablement to expand access to national and global opportunities
Remote Work Enablement to expand access to national and global opportunities
Join the Movement
Help transform New Mexico into a hub for inclusive innovation. Connect with us to learn more, become a mentor, or invest in local entrepreneurs.
Help transform New Mexico into a hub for inclusive innovation. Connect with us to learn more, become a mentor, or invest in local entrepreneurs.
Resources
New Mexico has a vast array of resources to help you!!! Take full advantage.
New Mexico has a vast array of resources to help you!!! Take full advantage.
New Mexico has a vast array of resources to help you!!! Take full advantage.
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Statewide Business Support & Incentives
Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP)
Funds classroom and on-the-job training; reimburses 50–90% of wages for newly created jobs in expanding or relocating businesses.
Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP)
Funds classroom and on-the-job training; reimburses 50–90% of wages for newly created jobs in expanding or relocating businesses.
Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP)
Funds classroom and on-the-job training; reimburses 50–90% of wages for newly created jobs in expanding or relocating businesses.
Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP)
Funds classroom and on-the-job training; reimburses 50–90% of wages for newly created jobs in expanding or relocating businesses.
Local Economic Development Act (LEDA)
Supports public-private partnerships to fund economic development projects.
Local Economic Development Act (LEDA)
Supports public-private partnerships to fund economic development projects.
Local Economic Development Act (LEDA)
Supports public-private partnerships to fund economic development projects.
Local Economic Development Act (LEDA)
Supports public-private partnerships to fund economic development projects.
New Mexico Small Business Assistance (NMSBA)
Free technical support from Los Alamos and Sandia National Labs.
New Mexico Small Business Assistance (NMSBA)
Free technical support from Los Alamos and Sandia National Labs.
New Mexico Small Business Assistance (NMSBA)
Free technical support from Los Alamos and Sandia National Labs.
New Mexico Small Business Assistance (NMSBA)
Free technical support from Los Alamos and Sandia National Labs.
Finance New Mexico
Articles, how-tos, and tools for small business owners.
Finance New Mexico
Articles, how-tos, and tools for small business owners.
Finance New Mexico
Articles, how-tos, and tools for small business owners.
Finance New Mexico
Articles, how-tos, and tools for small business owners.
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Mentorship & Accelerator Programs
ActivateNM (CNM Ingenuity)
Mentorship, workshops, funding advice, and networking.
ActivateNM (CNM Ingenuity)
Mentorship, workshops, funding advice, and networking.
ActivateNM (CNM Ingenuity)
Mentorship, workshops, funding advice, and networking.
ActivateNM (CNM Ingenuity)
Mentorship, workshops, funding advice, and networking.
UNM Accelerator Program
8-month mentorship & investor pitch preparation.
UNM Accelerator Program
8-month mentorship & investor pitch preparation.
UNM Accelerator Program
8-month mentorship & investor pitch preparation.
UNM Accelerator Program
8-month mentorship & investor pitch preparation.
Native Entrepreneur in Residence (NEIR)
6-month intensive accelerator for Native American entrepreneurs.
Native Entrepreneur in Residence (NEIR)
6-month intensive accelerator for Native American entrepreneurs.
Native Entrepreneur in Residence (NEIR)
6-month intensive accelerator for Native American entrepreneurs.
Native Entrepreneur in Residence (NEIR)
6-month intensive accelerator for Native American entrepreneurs.
Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program (NMTEEP)
Training, mentoring, and support for tribal entrepreneurs.
Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program (NMTEEP)
Training, mentoring, and support for tribal entrepreneurs.
Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program (NMTEEP)
Training, mentoring, and support for tribal entrepreneurs.
Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program (NMTEEP)
Training, mentoring, and support for tribal entrepreneurs.
New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program (NMLEEP)
Supports innovators partnering with Los Alamos National Lab.
New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program (NMLEEP)
Supports innovators partnering with Los Alamos National Lab.
New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program (NMLEEP)
Supports innovators partnering with Los Alamos National Lab.
New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program (NMLEEP)
Supports innovators partnering with Los Alamos National Lab.
NM Angels
Investor and mentorship network for startups.
NM Angels
Investor and mentorship network for startups.
NM Angels
Investor and mentorship network for startups.
NM Angels
Investor and mentorship network for startups.
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Workforce & Career Support Programs
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Free consulting, training, and resources for businesses.
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Free consulting, training, and resources for businesses.
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Free consulting, training, and resources for businesses.
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Free consulting, training, and resources for businesses.
Hispano Chamber
Programs like Growing Small Business (GSB), Emprendedores, Procurement Series, and Digital Deep Dive.
Hispano Chamber
Programs like Growing Small Business (GSB), Emprendedores, Procurement Series, and Digital Deep Dive.
Hispano Chamber
Programs like Growing Small Business (GSB), Emprendedores, Procurement Series, and Digital Deep Dive.
Hispano Chamber
Programs like Growing Small Business (GSB), Emprendedores, Procurement Series, and Digital Deep Dive.
WESST Enterprise Center
Training, mentorship, and incubation services for startups.
WESST Enterprise Center
Training, mentorship, and incubation services for startups.
WESST Enterprise Center
Training, mentorship, and incubation services for startups.
WESST Enterprise Center
Training, mentorship, and incubation services for startups.
Santa Fe Business Incubator
Provides workspace, mentoring, and networking for startups.
Santa Fe Business Incubator
Provides workspace, mentoring, and networking for startups.
Santa Fe Business Incubator
Provides workspace, mentoring, and networking for startups.
Santa Fe Business Incubator
Provides workspace, mentoring, and networking for startups.
South Valley Economic Development Center (SVEDC)
Business incubator with commercial kitchen and shared workspace.
South Valley Economic Development Center (SVEDC)
Business incubator with commercial kitchen and shared workspace.
South Valley Economic Development Center (SVEDC)
Business incubator with commercial kitchen and shared workspace.
South Valley Economic Development Center (SVEDC)
Business incubator with commercial kitchen and shared workspace.
LetsGrowNM
To catalyze economic development in New Mexico by connecting entrepreneurs with capital, mentorship, strategic partnerships, and policy insights that reduce barriers to business success.
