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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.

     

    april 9

    2026 Business Expo (held at Santa Fe Community Convention Center)

    3:00 to 6:00 p.m. MDT

    Free to attend, the 2026 Business Expo at Santa Fe Community Convention Center includes more than 100 exhibitors, networking opportunities, live entertainment, and raffle prizes. This family-friendly event offers complimentary licensed childcare onsite. Stop by our booth and say hello to members of our DreamMaker Team!
    april 11

    NM CreativeCon Gallup (held at El Morro Theater)

    All Day

    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.

    april 15

    B&I Small Business Roundtable (Las Vegas, NV)

    9:30 a.m. MT

    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. 
    april 15

    United Way’s Free Tax Preparation Program (Dallas County)

    Services available now thru 4/15/2026

    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.

    april 17

    Cooperative 101s // Cooperativa 101 (Virtual)

    12 p.m. MDT

    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.

    april 23

    Cafecito After Hours (held at BOK Conference Center, Dallas)

    3:00 to 5:00 p.m. CT

    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!

    april 25

    NM CreativeCon Silver City (held at WNMU Fine Arts Theater)

    All Day

    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.
    april 28

    A Target Supplier Engagement Symposium: Building Foundations for Growth (Virtual)

    2:00–4:00 p.m. ET

    Target's 2026 Supplier Engagement "Building Foundations for Growth" Symposium will be an Indirect Goods and Services Supplier opportunity to learn from Target's Supplier Engagement, Sourcing teams, and suppliers about what it takes to navigate the complex world that is corporate indirect supplier lifecycle with a focus on maximizing your opportunities and chances for success.
    may 28

    Together We Thrive: The Journey to Employee Owners (Virtual)

    10 a.m. MDT

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

    may 30

    NM CreativeCon Pueblo of Pojoaque (held at Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino)

    All Day

    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.

    june 6

    NM CreativeCon Albuquerque (held at National Hispanic Cultural Center)

    All Day

    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.

    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

    Amy Lapidus
    Senior Business Development Officer ( CA, NM, NV, UT, WA ) 
    Luis Ceja
    Senior Business Development Officer ( AZ, CO, NM )
    Emery Nez-Whitfield
    Business Development Officer

     

    Central

    Meet the Central Team

    Alexa Marban
    Senior Business Development Officer 
    Felicia Edmon
    Business Development Officer
    Toni Johnson
    Business Development Officer

    East

    Meet the East Team

    Brianna Galvan
    Business Development Officer 
    Victor Espinoza
    Business Development Officer
    Yvette Ulibarri
    Business Development Officer