Business Resources

Business Resources

Santa Fe County is committed to ensuring the success of local businesses. Our Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) program exemplifies our dedication to assisting communities, businesses, and entrepreneurs in their growth and retention efforts. The BR&E program is designed to proactively address the needs of existing businesses, mitigate challenges, identify future opportunities, and connect businesses with resources that enhance their competitiveness and success. Our customer-centric approach aims to serve as a single point of contact for companies seeking business assistance and resources. We look forward to getting to know you and your business.

Goals:

  • Strengthen Relationships: Foster strong connections between Santa Fe County and local businesses and industries.
  • Resource Connection: Link local businesses with resources and supportive services to help them plan for the future and enhance their competitiveness.
  • Growth Assistance: Aid local firms in identifying and addressing their needs and impediments to growth.

Services:

A core component of the BR&E program is connecting businesses with resources that promote greater competitiveness and growth. This is achieved through confidential visits and meetings with local businesses to build relationships and identify challenges. During these visits, businesses can share their challenges and needs. Following this, a County representative will work to identify and connect businesses with local, state, or federal resources and services that can assist in overcoming these challenges.

Education:

The Economic Development Division provides information on available business educational resources and workshops that align with the identified needs of local businesses and industries. Additionally, we convene summits and forums throughout the year, bringing together industry, business, and community leaders to solve problems, develop shared knowledge, and create a broader narrative on industry trends.

Marketing:

Our program offers businesses access to an online community calendar listing all workshops and business events within the County. Other marketing initiatives include shop local campaigns and business spotlight opportunities, promoting the significant value local companies bring to our community.
Whether you’re just starting your business, looking to scale, or have the next great idea, the Business Resource Map offers a comprehensive directory of small business and community support. Here, you can find contact information for financial lenders and programs, business support organizations, training and coaching, and timely opportunities throughout New Mexico.


Finance:

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Affordable Housing:

The mission of the County’s Affordable Housing Program is to provide increased affordable housing opportunities to workforce families throughout the county. 

Housing Programs

  • Home Rehabilitation and Energy Efficiency (“HREE”) Program
  • Down payment Assistance Program
  • Foreclosure Prevention Program
  • Developer Assistance Program (Weblink TBD)
  • Public Housing Authority

Housing Authority Board Meeting Information

Regular meetings of the Housing Authority Board are held at 1:00 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the historic John Gaw Meem Courthouse at 102 Grant Avenue, Santa Fe, and virtually via Webex. For the complete regular Housing Authority Board meeting schedule for the current calendar year, click here. 

For a complete list of meeting documents (agendas, packet materials, and minutes), view the information below or visit the County's online meeting software.

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