New Mexico Black Leadership Council

Tag: entrepreneurship

  • Black Chamber of Commerce Gala

    Black Chamber of Commerce Gala

    The Gala is sold out! To get on the waitlist, fill out the form HERE.

    Join the Black Chamber of Commerce of NM to celebrate the year and highlight the accomplishments of Black businesses in New Mexico!

    The first annual Gala will celebrate the legacy of Black entrepreneurship under the theme “Black Wall Street Meets New Mexico.” The Gala’s program includes a cocktail hour and dance, and will showcase talent and achievement while leaving time for networking.

    More information HERE. Register HERE for tickets and sponsorships. For more info contact Beverly Gaines at 505-553-5606 or Bgaines@aagacc.org. For advertising contact Marsha K. Hardeman at 505-891-0314 or IMAGESlimited@aol.com.

  • Black Men Who Own It

    Black Men Who Own It

    Gather to discuss the positive contributions African American men make in their families, businesses, communities, and every field of endeavor!

    In the Comcast Digital Media Studio at WESST, experience impactful speakers and practical information, and discuss championing support for black men. Honor the contributions of Black men throughout the generations, and be inspired by tales of resourcefulness, resilience, and leadership.

    Afro Beats Jams and Appetizers immediately after the discussion panel. Please arrive no later than 4:45pm. Register here.

    Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals. Please notify Neema Pickett at npickett@wesst.org when you register for the class, or no later than 24 hours prior to your class, so that WESST can make sure necessary accommodations are available.

  • 505 Networking Event

    505 Networking Event

    Join the Black Chamber of Commerce NM at Rude Boy Cookies for a fun and exciting networking event at Rude Boy Cookies! Mix and mingle in a cozy and inviting atmosphere – and get delicious cookies too!

  • WESST Fest Pop-Up Shop

    WESST Fest Pop-Up Shop

    Join the Women’s Economic Self-Sufficiency Team and AAGACC for a pop-up shopping experience featuring one-of-a-kind handmade goods! Two dozen vendors will offer everything from crochet to soap to baked goods.

    Founded by three women in 1989, WESST proudly targets its services to women, people of color and low-wealth New Mexicans. Pop-up shops allow vendors to engage with customers and see what they are responding to, and for the Albuquerque community to come out and support local entrepreneurs and small businesses. Come on out and be part of the fun!

    Vendors will include:

    3BlindMiceCrochet
    Airy Sky Boutique
    Behempful
    Belgian ceramics
    Clay by Ej
    Crossed Paws Pottery
    Desert Flower Baking Co.
    Dovetail Community Workshop
    Enchanting Soap Collections by Roberta
    Erin Leigh Designs
    ETKIE
    HoonArts Fair Trade
    JMohr
    K and C Naturals LLC
    Kesha’s Space LLC
    Kokopelli Design Studio
    LadyJennD
    Mobius Theory
    Moxie Sorbet Designs
    NM Metal Art
    Rio Refills
    TAYORi Bath & Body
    Trista Victoria Design Studio
    Two Pups Boutique
    Worthington Farms

  • Black Owned Buds Networking Mixer

    Black Owned Buds Networking Mixer

    Join Black Owned Buds, a coalition of Black and Brown folx in NM working to create visibility and access for BIPOC in the cannabis industry! This free networking mixer will feature three industry professionals to address your questions about the state of cannabis in NM.

    Education! Connections! Light snacks and beverages! Be there.

  • Minority Small Business Government Set-Aside Programs

    Learn about Small Business Contracting programs implemented through the Federal procurement process! This seminar will cover the complex rules that apply when a federal procurement is set-aside, in whole or in part, for small minority businesses.

    At the end of the seminar, you will understand the opportunities and obligations created by the Small Business Act and other procurement statues, and will know strategies for capturing these opportunities and complying with their obligations.

    Hosted at the AAGACC and available on Zoom. Meeting ID: 928 0999 0326 Passcode: 295978

  • Coffee Chat with INDIEGOGO Crowdfunding Pro

    B&W photo of Eileen JerrettEileen Jerrett (She/Her), the Head of Artistic Projects at INDIEGOGO, will be featured at the NM Arts Third Thursday Coffee Chat on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 10:00 am MT.

    Eileen is a filmmaker/entrepreneur and crowdfunding professional offering her services and expertise FREE to artists and arts organizations looking to use crowdfunding as a supplemental source to other public and private options.

    Join our call HERE to connect with this talented woman.

    Did we mention her services are FREE?!

  • 505 Networking Event

    505 Networking Event

    Join June Manning and Sara Keller at Rude Boy Cookies to learn about Nusenda’s Co-op Capital program, providing microloans through a character- and relationship-based program. 5:05 pm April 11. Register HERE!

  • DOE Boost Launch Event

    DOE Boost Launch Event

    Don’t miss this interactive session! Learn how you can join other highly talented entrepreneurs in launching technology-focused ventures that make a real impact in the world.

    By participating in the program, you’ll have access to coaching and mentorship to help you form business-model hypotheses and take the appropriate steps to validate them, as well as set forth roadmaps for funding and growth.

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