Small Business Development Center
About the SBDC
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at CNM is part of a larger network of 19 small business development centers with the New Mexico Small Business Development Center (NMSBDC) network. The NMSBDC is a fully accredited member of America’s SBDC. Funding for this program is provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the New Mexico State Legislature.
The SBDC at CNM is dedicated to serving the needs of small business owners in Bernalillo and Sandoval counties who need help starting new businesses, growing existing businesses, and staying in business.
Our business advisors provide expert, confidential advice to enterprising New Mexicans. We believe you can be an entrepreneur if you invest your time, energy and resources in a business that provides others with a valuable or needed product or service. Your good idea planted in well-prepared ground and tended conscientiously can grow into a business. As your business grows, you will hire employees; this is the very essence of "grassroots" economic development. It is our mission to help you maximize the return on your investment.
SBDC Services
The SBDC at CNM serves both startup and existing businesses located in Bernalillo and Sandoval counties with no-cost business counseling and low to no-cost training services to help you attain your business goals, including:
- assembling a loan package,
- writing a business plan,
- designing a marketing plan,
- conducting market research,
- analyzing financial statements,
- preparing financial projections,
- and many other business areas.
The NMSBDC network also provides assistance with government contracting, international trade assistance, services in the global market, and technology commercialization and intellectual property assistance. See a full list of NMSBDC services to learn more.
Training
The SBDC at CNM also offers NMSBDC business education trainings to meet the needs of busy entrepreneurs in our community.
- If you are interested in browsing upcoming seminars, training sessions, or workshops, visit the Training Events page on the NMSBDC website.
- You can also access our YouTube channel with over 200 recorded trainings.
The SBDC's mission is to develop skilled entrepreneurs and strong businesses.
We help New Mexico small businesses start, grow, and succeed!
No matter where you are in the business growth cycle, we can help.
The SBDC at CNM provides services by appointment only. All meetings will be prearranged with you and our staff.
Do you have questions about the SBDC at CNM?
Call (505) 224-5250, send us an email, or visit the SBDC Facebook page.
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SBDC Success Stories
The SBDC at CNM has assisted several local business in their endeavors throughout Bernalillo and Sandoval counties. We are proud of our reputation for creating and assisting viable small businesses, such as those below.
