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:
Whether you are thinking of starting a business, expanding an existing business or moving into a new business area, there are a variety of partners and programs that we can refer you to get things started. Generally, for a start-up, you will need three years of projected revenue, income statement and balance sheets as part of your overall business plan for funding considerations. Banks, credit unions, micro-lenders and Community Development Finance Institutions are viable funding options in all stages of business development. In addition, small grants are administered through various entities but locally through our BR&E program with the Regional Development Corporation. Contact us to day to get a comprehensive evaluation of your unique situation.
Child Care Facility Revolving Loan Fund
The Child Care Facility Revolving Loan Fund operates as a partnership between NMFA and the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD).
The Child Care Facility Revolving Loan Fund was created to increase access to quality child care in New Mexico, particularly in underserved communities. The Fund has approximately $11.5 million available for low-interest loans to child care providers in New Mexico to help with renovation, expansion, working capital, construction of a new building, or other facility needs of child care providers. Loan size range from $100,000 to $2,500,000. Application and information can be found HERE
The Fund opens on September 1, 2026 through October 31, 2026. Information on Elligibility, Online Information sessions, and Frequently Asked Questions can be accessed at the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department. Online information sessions will be held on:
September 3, 2026 12:30-1:30 p.m.
September 9, 2026 6-7 p.m.
September 12, 2026 10-11 a.m.
Affordable Housing:
The mission of the County’s Affordable Housing Program is to provide increased affordable housing opportunities to workforce families throughout the county.
- 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.