Business
Small Business Administration
TOURISM SMALL BUSINESS RESILIENCY VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
The New Mexico Tourism Department and New Mexico’s Small Business Development Center are joining forces to bring you a FREE virtual workshop focused on helping partners weather the COVID-19 storm. During this virtual event, business owners will: Learn the projected […]
Next Round of LISC Rural Relief Small Business Grants Open from January 26th through February 2nd 2021
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is offering Rural Relief Small Business Grants for up to $20,000. Grants support small businesses and enterprises affected by COVID-19 across the country, especially those in underserved communities, including entrepreneurs of color, women- and veteran-owned […]
NM Department of Workforce Solutions
NM Unemployment Insurance Benefits
If you are a worker affected by COVID-19, you may be eligible for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits. File your new (initial) UI claim online. OR Call Call 1-877-664-6984 TOLL-FREE to apply for unemployment benefits by phone Monday–Friday, 7:00am-7:00pm.
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance for Gig Economy Workers, Contractors, Self-employed
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) is a new temporary federal program under the CARES Act that provides benefits to individuals who are not otherwise eligible for Unemployment Insurance. Visit the website.
NM Economic Development Department
COVID-19 Business Resources
Information and important resources to help you and your business, including EDD’s COVID-19 Business Finance Resources Critical First Steps.
NM Small Business Support
NM Small Business Development Center Online Training
Access to live trainings with step by step instructions on federal, state and grant programs available to our small business community. Visit the website.
COVID-19 New Mexico MainStreet Resources
A compilation of resources for small businesses dealing with COVID-19 crisis. Visit the website.
NM COVID-Safe Practices for Individuals and Businesses
As the state implements its Phase One Reopening Plan, it has released COVID-safe practices (CSPs) guidance for individuals and employers in New Mexico. Read the practices (pdf).
Coaching and Mentorship to Tourism and Hospitality Businesses
The New Mexico Tourism Department announced it is partnering with the SBDC to provide coaching and mentorship to tourism and hospitality businesses for immediate and sustainable support. Tourism businesses will have access to five business advisors who help explore both […]
Back to Business
The NM Tech Council’s Back to Business website is intended to assist New Mexico businesses locate and source personal protection equipment and other resources they need in order to reopen in compliance with the Governor’s public health guidance. Visit the website.
NM Department of Agriculture COVID-19 Assistance
NM Department of Agriculture’s compilation of COVID-19 assistance programs. Visit the website.
NM COVID-Safe Certification for Businesses
NM Safe Certified trains New Mexico businesses in COVID-Safe Practices to help ensure all of us —customers, employees, and families—remain safe as New Mexico reopens for business and recreation. Free, on-demand, virtual COVID-Safe Practices training modules are available on their […]
NM Department of Health COVID-Safety Flyer for Tourists
Post or hand out these bilingual flyers in your place of business that educate out-of-state tourists about New Mexico’s public health order mandating COVID-Safe Practices. 8.5″ X 11 flyer – download 4 handbills to a page – download
New Mexico Finance Authority Small Business Recovery Loan Fund
Enacted by the New Mexico Legislature during the June 2020 Special Session and signed into law by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, this program allocates $400 million in funds to provide loans to businesses that are experiencing financial hardship due to […]
Department of Health reports counterfeit facemask exemption cards being distributed in Santa Fe County
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports fraudulent exemption cards are being distributed to the public that assert the holder of the card is exempt from wearing a facemask despite public health orders requiring it. These cards falsely purport […]
TOURISM SMALL BUSINESS RESILIENCY VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
The New Mexico Tourism Department and New Mexico’s Small Business Development Center are joining forces to bring you a FREE virtual workshop focused on helping partners weather the COVID-19 storm. During this virtual event, business owners will: Learn the projected […]
Next Round of LISC Rural Relief Small Business Grants Open from January 26th through February 2nd 2021
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is offering Rural Relief Small Business Grants for up to $20,000. Grants support small businesses and enterprises affected by COVID-19 across the country, especially those in underserved communities, including entrepreneurs of color, women- and veteran-owned […]
Local Business Support
Silver City MainStreet Project
A list of restaurants offering takeout and businesses with online presence and gift cards. View the list (pdf).
Buy for Tomorrow Today
Find a local business in need of support or list your own. www.buynmlocal.com
NM COVID-Safe Practices for Individuals and Businesses
As the state implements its Phase One Reopening Plan, it has released COVID-safe practices (CSPs) guidance for individuals and employers in New Mexico. Read the practices (pdf).
Silver City MainStreet COVID Response Business Resources
Resources for Silver City downtown businesses, gift cards, Small Business Recovery Fund and more. Visit the website.
Back to Business
The NM Tech Council’s Back to Business website is intended to assist New Mexico businesses locate and source personal protection equipment and other resources they need in order to reopen in compliance with the Governor’s public health guidance. Visit the website.
NM Department of Agriculture COVID-19 Assistance
NM Department of Agriculture’s compilation of COVID-19 assistance programs. Visit the website.
Face Masks for Small Businesses
The Town of Silver City and Grant County have joined together to establish a PPE bank for local small businesses. If your business needs extra face masks, call the Silver City/Grant County Chamber of Commerce to arrange a time for purchase […]
NM COVID-Safe Certification for Businesses
NM Safe Certified trains New Mexico businesses in COVID-Safe Practices to help ensure all of us —customers, employees, and families—remain safe as New Mexico reopens for business and recreation. Free, on-demand, virtual COVID-Safe Practices training modules are available on their […]
NM Department of Health COVID-Safety Flyer for Tourists
Post or hand out these bilingual flyers in your place of business that educate out-of-state tourists about New Mexico’s public health order mandating COVID-Safe Practices. 8.5″ X 11 flyer – download 4 handbills to a page – download
New Mexico Finance Authority Small Business Recovery Loan Fund
Enacted by the New Mexico Legislature during the June 2020 Special Session and signed into law by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, this program allocates $400 million in funds to provide loans to businesses that are experiencing financial hardship due to […]
Department of Health reports counterfeit facemask exemption cards being distributed in Santa Fe County
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports fraudulent exemption cards are being distributed to the public that assert the holder of the card is exempt from wearing a facemask despite public health orders requiring it. These cards falsely purport […]
TOURISM SMALL BUSINESS RESILIENCY VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
The New Mexico Tourism Department and New Mexico’s Small Business Development Center are joining forces to bring you a FREE virtual workshop focused on helping partners weather the COVID-19 storm. During this virtual event, business owners will: Learn the projected […]
Next Round of LISC Rural Relief Small Business Grants Open from January 26th through February 2nd 2021
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is offering Rural Relief Small Business Grants for up to $20,000. Grants support small businesses and enterprises affected by COVID-19 across the country, especially those in underserved communities, including entrepreneurs of color, women- and veteran-owned […]
