Business Resources
Knowledge is power—and the right resource at the right moment can save time, money, and stress. Below you’ll find a hand-picked library of links covering five key areas: everyday financial skills, start-up and small-business support, paths to affordable homeownership, community economic-development networks, and guides to socially responsible investing. Each organization offers free or low-cost education, mentoring, or funding insights that align with The Loan Fund’s mission to build stronger, more resilient communities across New Mexico. Browse by topic, bookmark what speaks to you, and share these tools with neighbors and colleagues who could use a boost on their own financial journey.
- Affordable Housing
- Business Development & Assistance
- Community Economic Development
- Financial Literacy
- Socially Responsible Investing
Affordable Housing Resources:
Homewise
Homewise is a full-service non-profit based in Santa Fe that promotes successful homeownership.
Go NowSawmill Community Land Trust
Private non-profit that creates and maintains traditional neighborhoods, permanently affordable housing and creates small business and job opportunities for the benefit of the community in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Go NowBusiness Development & Assistance Resources:
Keshet Ideas and Innovation Center (KIIC)
The Keshet Ideas and Innovation Center (KIIC) is New Mexico’s first and only business incubator focusing on the arts industry. KIIC creates and shares networks of business resources, convenes industry expertise and provides mentorship to develop the full potential of the New Mexico arts entrepreneur to create jobs in the arts.
Go NowMinority Business Development Agency
US Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency Interactive web portal.
Go NowNative American Business Enterprise Center
Facilitating mutually beneficial relationships between private and public businesses with Native American owned companies.
Go NowNew Mexico Community Capital
Provides equity capital and business growth services for small business ventures in rural communities. Our business solutions help companies increase profits, free up cash flow and become investment ready.
Go NowNew Mexico Small Business Development Centers (NMSBDC)
18 SBDC offices in New Mexico – offers free management assistance, training courses and small business resources.
Go NowWomen’s Economic Self-Sufficiency Team (WESST Corp)
Helping New Mexico small business owners succeed with quality entrepreneurial services.
Go NowCommunity Economic Development Resources:
Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED)
CFED is a multi-faceted organization working at the local, state and federal levels to create economic opportunity that alleviates poverty.
Go NowMicroenterprise Fund for Innovation, Effectiveness, Learning and Dissemination (FIELD)
A program of the Aspen Institute
Go NowNational Center for American Indian Enterprise Development
Promotes business and economic development for Native American Indian businesses and tribes. Procurement and loan packaging assistance.
Go NowNew Mexico Economic Development Department
Working to enhance the lifestyle of all New Mexicans.
Go NowFinancial Literacy Resources:
Socially Responsible Investing Resources:
Charity Navigator
Charity Navigator, America’s premier independent charity evaluator, works to advance a more efficient and responsive philanthropic marketplace by evaluating the financial health of over 5,500 of America’s largest charities.
Go NowGuideStar
GuideStar Charity Check – Verify charities and identify supporting organizations for donors, grantmakers and businesses.
Go NowLoring, Wolcott & Collidge
Working to provide clients with wealth management solutions that meet their financial needs and reflect their personal values.
Go NowNorthstar Asset Management
Specializing in the individual management of portfolios of private clients, foundations, corporations, and institutions.
Go NowTrillium Asset Management
Oldest and largest independent investment management firm dedicated solely to socially responsible investing.
Go NowWalden Asset Management
Advancing sustainable business practices and socially responsible investing since 1975.
Go Now