New Mexico Business

Here is the first in a series of resource roundups of helpful information. COVID-19 BUSINESS AND NON-PROFIT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Small Business Administration- Disaster Loan Assistance The Small Business Administration (SBA) is providing up to $2 million in disaster assistance low-interest loans. This funding is now available to all New Mexico small businesses. Apply online: https://disasterloan.sba.gov, call 1-800-659-2955 (TTY: 1-800-877-8339) or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. State of New Mexico – Help for Businesses Negatively Impacted by COVID-19 The State of New Mexico...

Employee engagement is a hot topic in workplace research. According to a recent Gallup survey, "The percentage of 'engaged' workers in the U.S. -- those who are involved in, enthusiastic about, and committed to their work and workplace -- is now 34%, tying its highest level since Gallup began reporting the national figure in 2000. The percentage who are 'actively disengaged' -- workers who have miserable work experiences -- is now at its lowest level (13%),...

Albuquerque was recently ranked America’s ninth most affordable city by Move.org. The comparison of 75 major U.S. cities considered the following factors: Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment Utilities (electricity, water, etc.) Internet Gasoline Food (groceries plus occasional restaurant meals Rounding out the top ten were El Paso, TX; Lincoln, NE; Toldeo, OH; Wichita, KS; Louisville, KY; Tulsa, OK; Memphis, TN;  Lexington, KY; Albuquerque, NM; and Mesa, AZ. The top five most expensive cities were San Francisco, CA; New...

Albuquerque ranks in the top ten large-size metro areas in the country for economic development potential, according to site selector publication Business Facilities. It’s a great time to buy a business in Albuquerque—or sell a business and move on to the next Big Thing! Albuquerque was ranked ninth. Topping the list were Atlanta, GA and San Antonio, TX. In a recent Albuquerque Business First article, reporter Collin Krabbe writes: "'Albuquerque has a foothold in very high-tech industries,’...

Strong showing, New Mexico! Santa Fe ranked 14 in Travel + Leisure’s 24th reader survey of Top 15 Cities in the World and got second place for Best Cities in the United States. Taos ranks 12 on the Best of the U.S. list. “Readers rated cities on their sights and landmarks, culture, cuisine, friendliness, shopping, and overall value,” T+L explains. New Mexico also got three of ten Top Destination Spas, and Santa Fe’s Inn of the Five Graces...

Whether you're looking to sell your business, buy a business, or simply want to explore your options, we invite you to stop by our booth at today's Santa Fe Business Expo. It's being held all day (1o am to 4 pm) at the Santa Fe Place Mall. We look forward to meeting you! ...

The New York Times' November 26, 2014 "36 Hours in Santa Fe" is a multi-media exploration of the City Different during the off-season. Image courtesy of The New York Times 36 Hours in Santa Fe November 26 2014 by Zora O'Neill In summer, Santa Fe bursts at the seams with arts fairs, opera and other flashy events. In winter, though, the schedule is less hectic, and the few tourists spend their days skiing outside town. This is when residents effectively reclaim the...

With SGA's own highly informal survey based on chatting with our past Santa Fe business buying clients, New Mexico appears aligned with these national trends. Small-Business Owners Love What They Do, Despite the Economy A new Gallup poll shows that eight of 10 small-business owners would do it all again if they could. May 22, 2014 By Matt Vasilogambros The National Journal The economy may rise and fall, but small-business owners remain happy with their career choice. In a new Gallup and Wells...