Business Development
Hispano Chamber Programs
The Hispano Chamber offers small business development courses through the Barelas Economic Opportunity Center (BEOC) that foster local economic growth and community vitality. We provide high-impact programs tailored to support the growth, sustainability, and success of small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs across New Mexico. For more information about our small business development courses, call (505) 842-9003 or email Tashina@ahcnm.org.
Our Program Benefits
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Hands-On Business Development Support: Cohort-based training in business planning, financial literacy, marketing, and access to capital.
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One-on-One Technical Assistance: Personalized consulting and mentorship to help entrepreneurs address real-time challenges and implement growth strategies.
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Access to Capital & Procurement Readiness: Programs designed to prepare businesses to pursue funding, lending opportunities, and government contracting.
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Collaborative Partnerships: Partnerships with organizations like NMSU’s Arrowhead Center, SBA, MBDA, and local lenders extend the Chamber’s reach and increase access to specialized resources.
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Pathways to Sustainability & Scale: Entrepreneurs are equipped with the tools, knowledge, and networks to launch, grow, and sustain competitive businesses
Youth Summit and Futures Fair
Unlike traditional job fairs, the Youth Summit and Futures Fair connects students and young adults to resources for developing their college and career plans after high school. The Youth Summit strives to empower students with practical insights into financial literacy, debt awareness, career readiness, and educational planning by offering tailored workshops and academic resources from various educational resources, colleges, trade schools, financial institutions, and local businesses.
Growing Small Business
The Growing Small Business (GSB) is an eight-week development program to assist small business owners by providing practical strategies and actionable insights on key areas like strategic planning, financial management, and customer engagement. Participants will boost their business knowledge, increase profitability, and achieve sustainable growth.
Emprendedores I & II
Emprendedores will provide Hispanic and Hispanic women-owned entrepreneurs with a basic understanding of how to start a small business and the resources to support entrepreneurs. Sessions are offered in Spanish and occur once a week over a six-week course.
Lunch and Learn
Looking to sharpen your business acumen? Our Lunch & Learn sessions are the perfect opportunity to gain valuable insights in a relaxed, engaging environment. Every month, we cover essential topics that will help you thrive in today’s fast-paced business world—all over a delicious lunch! Whether you’re a business owner or just looking to enhance your skills, our Lunch & Learn sessions are designed to inspire and inform. Don’t miss out—bring your appetite for knowledge and join us this month!
Procurement Program
The Procurement Series is a six-week program that provides small businesses (suppliers of goods and services) with the necessary tools and resources to unlock the mysteries of procuring contract opportunities with the federal, state, and local governments and anchor institutions in New Mexico. It will enable participants to navigate the complex landscape of procurement processes, regulations, and best practices. Sessions meet once a week over the six weeks.
Digital Deep Dive: Digital Marketing for growth
The Digital Deep Dive program will focus on best practices, including a digital media course curriculum, for small businesses on how to create logos and branding materials, build digital collateral for social media—including how to set up a business FB and IG page and create page banners and posts—and create a small website or landing page in Wix.
Avanzar Accelerator Program
Participants will learn to enhance their leadership skills, optimize business operations, and implement significant growth and scalability strategies. This program offers expert-led sessions, additional one-on-one advisement, access to capital, and connections to resources and networks. The program occurs over eight (8) monthly sessions combined with one-on-one advisement.
Scholarship Application
At the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, we believe in empowering the next generation of leaders. Our scholarship program supports bright, dedicated New Mexico students by providing financial assistance to help them achieve their educational goals. By investing in their futures, we’re not only supporting individual dreams but also fostering growth and prosperity in our community. Apply today and take the next step toward your future!