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AIBE Annual Conference: The Native Business Ecosystem in New
Mexico

Join us for the AIBE Annual Conference and explore the vibrant Native
American business ecosystem across New Mexico. This event will bring
together tribal leaders, entrepreneurs, community members, and allies
to share insights, celebrate successes, and create new pathways for
economic growth grounded in Native values and traditions. Through
engaging sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, we will
explore critical topics such as support systems for Native owned
businesses, native agriculture, outdoor recreation, the Native Arts
industry and how we can foster sustainable development within Native owned enterprises.

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American Indian Business Enterprise (AIBE) Center

At New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Center, the American Indian Business Enterprise (AIBE) Center is dedicated to eliminating knowledge gaps and providing unique resources for Native American entrepreneurs at every stage of business development.

Dedicated to fostering connections, we collaborate with Native American organizations, stakeholders, business owners, and community members. We highly value our partners’ insights as we work towards growing Native entrepreneurship. Our mission is to provide high-quality, relevant services, resonating with unique communities and increasing economic opportunity.

Join us on AIBE's journey of empowering Native American entrepreneurs, where we collectively champion culturally representative and impactful services. Become a member of the AIBE Center, where Native American entrepreneurship thrives within an empowering community.

For further information please contact Caleb Foreman at cforeman@nmsu.edu or 646-7418

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What We Offer:

Incubators
Incubators ▸

The AIBE business incubator will support and nurture the development of Native American-owned businesses. They will provide a range of services and resources to facilitate the establishment and expansion of entrepreneurial ventures.

Accelerators
Accelerators ▸

The AIBE Center drives Native entrepreneurial growth through hybrid (virtual and in-person access) accelerator programs that provide individualized training for our members. Along with entrepreneurial training, members receive mentorship, resources, and access to our network of members, partners, and organizations that help foster economic opportunities in Native communities.

Native Farmer and Rancher Project
Native Farmer and Rancher Project ▸

The AIBE Center, funded by the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF), partners with CSCE and Backyard Farms LLC to offer lyophilization (freeze-dry manufacturing) services of produce and/or meat, entrepreneurial training in financial analysis and financial decision-making for farmers and ranchers, and identifying sources of and access to capital.

Outreach

Since its inception, the AIBE Center has supported 250+ Native American entrepreneurs, representing 15 Pueblos, 2 Apache Tribes and Navajo Nation. 

Benefits of Membership

One-on-One Mentoring, Arrowhead Innovation Network, Entrepreneurial Curriculum, Funding Opportunity, Equipment, Software, Prototyping, Workspace and Licensing Opportunity. 

   

Partners

American Indian Business Enterprise Center Staff

 

Justin Karrenberg

Justin Karrenberg

AIBE Program Manager

Justin can be reached at jbkarr@nmsu.edu 

 

Caleb Foreman AIBE Program Coordinator

Caleb Foreman

AIBE Program Coordinator

Caleb can be reached at cforeman@nmsu.edu 

Hashem Aliedeh

Hashem Aliedeh

AIBE GA

Hashem can be reached at haliedeh@nmsu.edu 

The AIBE Center is funded by the Minority Business Enterprise Center (MBDA)
The AIBE Incubator is funded by the Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED)