Arrowhead Center's community entrepreneurship programs provide small business assistance and small business resources to entrepreneurs, small business owners, women-owned businesses, Native American enterprises, and rural communities across New Mexico. Whether you are launching your first venture, growing an existing business, or looking for small business coaching, business mentorship programs, and expert guidance, our small business development programs are designed to meet you where you are. From Las Cruces to Santa Fe and communities statewide, Arrowhead Center connects people with the resources, training, and support they need to build something lasting. Explore the programs below to find the right fit for your business and community.
Arrowhead Sprints are small business development programs designed to help businesses at any stage refine their business model through hands-on small business coaching, overcome challenges, and connect with tailored online resources through cohort-based learning and one-on-one small business assistance.
WE Mean Business empowers women entrepreneurs through networking events, business accelerators, workshops and the WE Network — an online community providing small business assistance, connection, and ongoing support for women growing their businesses across New Mexico.
The AIBE Center provides small business assistance and tailored resources to Native American entrepreneurs through mentorship and community partnerships that strengthen and grow Native-owned businesses across all stages of development.
NM REAP provides no-cost small business assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses in New Mexico seeking USDA REAP grants for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects that reduce costs and promote sustainability.
The Santa Fe Small Business Navigator Program delivers comprehensive, no-cost small business assistance to owners, founders, and entrepreneurs in Santa Fe — including one-on-one advising, expert training, business mentorship programs, and microgrant opportunities.
San Juan County BRECC supports entrepreneurs and businesses in coal-impacted communities by providing small business development programs, training, and resources to build new opportunities in agriculture, food, and related industries.
Arrowhead Center supports the NM CETS initiative, gathering feedback from communities across New Mexico to inform public policy that helps shape the state's energy transition strategy. NM CETS will support rural and regional economic development alongside the state's push for reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Arrowhead Innovation Network connects inventors, entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and economic development leaders through business mentorship programs that accelerate technology commercialization, support small business development programs, and strengthen the regional innovation ecosystem across New Mexico.
