Business Assistance Programs

These programs offer a wide variety of business support services.

Arrowhead Center
Arrowhead Center is a one stop shop for economic development at New Mexico State University. Its programs and services include the Entrepreneurship Institute, the Business and Research Park, and the Business and Technology Incubators.
arrowheadcenter.nmsu.edu/
PO Box 30001, Las Cruces, NM 88003    (575) 646-1434

Bi-National Sustainability Laboratory (BNSL)
The BNSL is a bi-national non-profit organization that creates and promotes technology-based businesses on the U.S.-Mexico border be they start-ups, small & medium sized businesses, or large well-established companies.
bnsl.org
2660 Airport Rd., Ste 1100, Santa Teresa, NM 88008    (575) 589-4989

Downtown Las Cruces Partnership
Downtown Las Cruces Partnership works closely with business and property owners, city government and interested individuals to plan and design improvements in Downtown Las Cruces.
downtownlscruces.net
138 S. Water, Las Cruces, NM 88001    (575) 525-1955

IMPACT-NM Business Growth Services
IMPACT-NM works with promising companies throughout New Mexico to help them create the strategies, master the skills, and acquire the outside resources they need to prosper.
nmccap.org
801 University Blvd, Ste 102, Albuquerque, NM 87106    (505) 924-2820

International Business Accelerator
The International Business Accelerator (IBA) is a one-stop shop of resources for New Mexican businesses and individuals wishing to introduce their product or service into the global market. The IBA offers educational programs on how to export/import, an online resource guide of international trade materials, and an electronic database of international trade leads/joint venture opportunities.
nmiba.com
113 Sundance Court, Santa Teresa, NM 88008    (575) 589-2200

Manufacturing Technology and Engineering Center (M-TEC)
M-TEC provides technical assistance, outreach, training and engineering extension services throughout the State of New Mexico.
mtec.nmsu.edu
Engineering Complex III, Rm 269, Espina St & Stewart St., Las Cruces, NM 88003    (575) 646-3065

NMSU Cooperative Extension Service
The Mission of the community resource and economic development program of the NMSU-CES is to promote and support the economic development of New Mexico’s diverse communities.
extension.nmsu.edu
530 N. Church St., Las Cruces, NM 88001    (575) 646-3015

New Mexico Border Authority
The New Mexico Border Authority is the state agency overseeing development and promotion of our International Ports of Entry (POE) located at Santa Teresa, Columbus and Antelope Wells.
nmborder.com
221 Pete V Domenici Hwy, Santa Teresa, NM 88008    (575) 589-6501

New Mexico Manufacturing Extension Partnership
New Mexico Manufacturing Extension Partnership (New Mexico MEP) is part of a national network which provides technical and business resources to manufacturers who are prepared to expand their capabilities and increase profitability.
newmexicomep.org
4501 Indian School Rd. Suite 202, Albuquerque, NM 87110    (575) 624-2647

New Mexico Office of Business Advocacy
The Office’s core mission is to advance New Mexico business and enterprise with expansion, retention, and growth by resolving challenging bureaucratic, intergovernmental, and public policy problems affecting businesses in New Mexico.
gonm.biz
1100 St. Francis Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505    (800) 374-3061

New Mexico Office of International Trade
The Office of International Trade was to support job creation, retention, and expansion by assisting New Mexico companies to capitalize on opportunities in the competitive global marketplace.
gonm.biz
1100 St. Francis Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505    (800) 374-3061

New Mexico Small Business Assistance  Program (NMSBA)
The NMSBA provides access to the unique expertise and capabilities at Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories to New Mexico small businesses facing technical or business challenges. NMSBA technical assistance projects are provided at no cost to the small businesses.
NMSBAprogram.org

Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP)
PTAP is a government funded program that provides procurement assistance to small businesses. Staff advisors provide a wide range of services including individual counseling and training allowing businesses to successfully compete for government contracts.
nmsbdc-ptap.org
2345 E. Nevada Avenue Suite #101, Las Cruces, NM 88001    (575) 528-7431

SCORE
Our Counselors meet with clients who operate small businesses or who are interested in starting a new business. We serve our clients in face to face counseling sessions, over the Internet and in seminars. All of our services are offered at no cost the client.
scorelascruces.org
505 S. Main Street, Las Cruces, NM 88001    (575) 523-5627

Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The SBDC at New Mexico State University offers free workshops and quality counseling and guidance for business owners, prospective owners, and managers.
nmsbdc.org/lascruces/
2345 East Nevada Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88001