Why A Series On Entrepreneurship

By Sarah Gustavus, NMiF Producer

It seems like we’re always talking about the need to create more jobs in New Mexico.

There are many ways to encourage economic development. In Albuquerque, city leaders, educators and private investors are coming together to help entrepreneurs put their ideas into action. You may have seen promotions for events like Startup Weekend or Global Entrepreneurship Week.

We want to know more about the challenges and opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs in New Mexico. Where are they going for funding? How do they learn the skills they need to build a successful business?

The Albuquerque city council approved funding last year for ABQid, a business accelerator. There are now many resources available to help entrepreneurs in different fields and we’ll learn more about those opportunities this fall.

Check back here regularly for new articles and interviews. If you have a story you would like to tell us about being an entrepreneur in Albuquerque, get in touch with us. You can send us a comment on the home page or email me (sgustavus@nmpbs.org)