In the Community

Join State of Nevada Department of Business & Industry for their Q2 Small Business Roundtable as they dive back into the work that sustains Nevada’s vibrant small business community. 

United Way’s Free Tax Preparation program provides access to free and trusted income tax assistance services to ensure that Dallas area residents receive all their eligible tax credits and refunds. Tax time is an important financial moment, but many families miss the opportunity for a refund because they don’t file or make a mistake when they file. Working families can receive thousands of dollars each year from the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit to put towards savings and living expenses.

Are you a trade services business located in Rio Rancho or are you one interested in expanding to the city? Join us for the City of Rio Rancho’s Community Vendor Engagement Day on Thursday, April 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at RioTECH (7001 Zenith Ct.) to learn what opportunities exist for the following services of building maintenance, custodial services, and fleet services.

Economic Development and Public Works officials will inform interested companies of existing trade services needs and how they can become approved vendors of trades services for the City of Rio Rancho.

Community workshops from the Center for Community Wealth focused on learning how cooperative business can build community wealth & power. // Talleres comunitarios del Centro para la Riqueza Comunitaria centrados en aprender cómo las empresas cooperativas pueden generar riqueza y poder comunitario.

Summit will convene small business owners, corporate partners, and energy industry stakeholders to explore the future of the energy sector. From supplier development to emerging technologies and market access, the programming is designed to provide practical insights and create pathways for small businesses to engage and grow.
 
If your business operates in or supports the energy sector, this is a must-attend convening for growth, investment, and leadership at the La Fonda on the Plaza, Santa Fe, NM.

Expand your network at our Dallas mixer!

We’re bringing together entrepreneurs, banking leaders, and community partners for an afternoon of real conversation about accessing capital and the connections that make it possible. Join us for coffee, light bites, and meaningful connection — plus a panel featuring entrepreneurs, DreamSpring clients, and banking leaders sharing real insights into navigating funding for small businesses in Dallas. Attire is business casual. Please RSVP so we know you're coming!

Join the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for an engaging webinar that walks you through the essential steps to starting a business in New Mexico, with a strong focus on the critical role of market analysis.

Designed for innovators & entrepreneurs preparing to pursue grant opportunities, this session will help you build a solid foundation for your venture by understanding your industry, identifying your target market, and evaluating your competition—key components for both business success and funding readiness.

Join the Center of Community Wealth and explore the strategic advantages of transitioning your business to employee ownership and how to do it.

NM CreativeCon is a statewide celebration of New Mexico’s creative community, taking place from March through June 2026. Hosted by the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Creative Industries Division, CreativeCon brings together creative entrepreneurs, community partners, and support organizations from across the state to connect, learn, and share ideas.

NM CreativeCon is a statewide celebration of New Mexico’s creative community, taking place from March through June 2026. Hosted by the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Creative Industries Division, CreativeCon brings together creative entrepreneurs, community partners, and support organizations from across the state to connect, learn, and share ideas.