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Here to Help Dozens of organizations – public and private, local and national – are in business to help business. They offer free or low-cost advice, training, technical assistance and industry expertise. Some will connect you with money, whether it’s a loan, grant or direct investment. Many nonprofit organizations and government agencies have offices or field representatives throughout New Mexico and they are only a phone call – or email – away. Local area assistance, networking and workshops Small Business Development Center at San Juan College (505/566-3528 or for workshops and business consulting. Four Corners Economic Development, Inc. (505/566-3201 or www.4cornersed.com) for regional market statistics and potential business development incentives. Farmington Chamber of Commerce (505/325-0279 or www.gofarmington.com) for networking, events and connections. New Mexico Biz Calendar, Northwest Region (www.bizcalendar.org) for business events. Specialized assistance offered by New Mexico-based organizations (many have field representatives who serve our area) New Mexico Economic Development Department (www.gonm.biz) for potential tax incentives, certification training, international trade assistance and community programs such as Arts & Culture District development and the MainStreet program. New Mexico Manufacturing Extension Partnership (www.newmexicomep.org) for help setting up or streamlining manufacturing processes that lead to higher profits. Veteran’s Business Outreach Center (www.vboc.org) for business assistance provided to U.S. Armed Forces Veterans. Capital, financing and special grants Your community bank for financing your business; your local banker knows the community and has an interest in helping it thrive. USDA Rural Development (www.rurdev.usda.gov/nm) for business development loans and grants, to upgrade energy systems, and for loan guarantees for biorefineries; the agency also offers various producer grants on a competitive basis. WESST (www.west.org) for microloans smaller than your bank may provide. Accion (www.accionnm.org) for startup loans your bank may not be able to accommodate. The Loan Fund (www.loanfund.org) for loans and lines of credit backed by the state. Community Development Department with the City of Farmington (505/599-1317) for potential business development incentives. ---PAGE BREAK--- For other resources, visit http://financenewmexico.org/category/resources/?city=Farmington,%20nm