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    Small Business owners are the superheroes in our communities.

    We're here for you with local teams committed to small business success and best-in-class business education. Let’s boost your business expertise, connect you with peer entrepreneurs, and grow your network of resources.

    december 9

    Native American Business Roundtable (Sante Fe, NM)

    10 a.m. – 12 p.m. MST

    Join this monthly gathering for Native American entrepreneurs and business owners to connect, share resources, and build pathways to success. Held 10 a.m. – noon at the Santa Fe Business Incubator (3900 Paseo del Sol, Santa Fe). 

    december 9

    Veterans Small Business Lending Expo (Albuquerque, NM)

    1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. MST

    The NM Veterans Business Outreach Center, in partnership with the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, NewSpace Launchpad, and the SBA, is hosting a free lending expo connecting veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, nonprofits with earned revenue, and community business supporters with banks, CDFIs, microlenders, and investors. Held on Dec. 9 from 1 – 4 p.m. at NewSpace Launchpad (2420 Alamo Ave SE, Suite 104, Albuquerque).
    december 12

    DreamSpring Community Open House (DreamSpring Headquarters in Albuquerque, NM)

    3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. MST

    After 32 years of visionary leadership, our beloved Founder and President/CEO, Anne Haines, will be retiring from DreamSpring. Her legacy has touched thousands of lives and empowered countless entrepreneurs — and now, we’re gathering to celebrate her remarkable impact.

    january 13

    Native American Business Roundtable (Sante Fe, NM)

    10 a.m. – 12 p.m. MST

    Join this monthly gathering for Native American entrepreneurs and business owners to connect, share resources, and build pathways to success. Held 10 a.m. – noon at the Santa Fe Business Incubator (3900 Paseo del Sol, Santa Fe). 

    february 10

    Native American Business Roundtable (Sante Fe, NM)

    10 a.m. – 12 p.m. MST

    Join this monthly gathering for Native American entrepreneurs and business owners to connect, share resources, and build pathways to success. Held 10 a.m. – noon at the Santa Fe Business Incubator (3900 Paseo del Sol, Santa Fe). 

    february 25 - 27

    Rural Startup Days (Southeast Colorado)

    All Day

    This is a completely free, multi-day event designed to activate the Southeast entrepreneurial community by providing educational sessions, local showcases, and networking opportunities! Rural Startup Days spotlights the joy of supporting small businesses and a thriving community by shopping local, building community, and network with fellow founders in and around the La Junta area.
    march 10

    Native American Business Roundtable (Sante Fe, NM)

    10 a.m. – 12 p.m. MST

    Join this monthly gathering for Native American entrepreneurs and business owners to connect, share resources, and build pathways to success. Held 10 a.m. – noon at the Santa Fe Business Incubator (3900 Paseo del Sol, Santa Fe). 

    Our Footprint

    We’re right next door. Our events are held at partner locations across 27 states and virtually — so you can choose the topic and format that best suits your small business. 
     
    Don’t see the session you’re looking for? We’re constantly adding new learning opportunities, and you can augment workshop-style classes with our digital education library, which is available 24-7. The resource library includes articles, audio files, templates, tutorials, and more! 
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    Connect with a DreamMaker!

    If you’re looking to start or grow a small business, DreamSpring is here for you each step of the way. Contact us to ask questions, learn more about how we can work together, and meet a team passionate about your success! 

    West

    Meet the West Team

    Luis E Ceja
    Business Development Officer
    Emery Nez-Whitfield
    Community Engagement Officer
    Meghan Rauker
    Community Engagement Manager
    Yvette Ulibarri
    Business Lending Advocate

     

    Central

    Meet the Central Team

    Felicia Edmon
    Community Engagement Officer
    Tassjania Lozano Grate
    Business Development Manager
    Amy Lapidus
    Business Development Officer
    Alexa Marban
    Business Lending Advocate

    East

    Meet the East Team

    Victor Espinoza
    Business Development Officer
    Brianna Galvan
    Business Lending Advocate
    Toni Johnson
    Community Engagement Manager