Economic Development Partners |
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Eastern New Mexico Economic Development Alliance |
Lovington Economic Development Corporation |
MainStreet Hobbs Inc. |
New Mexico Department of Economic Development |
New Mexico Partnership |
NMSU Arrowhead Center |
Rural Enterprise Accelerator Partnership |
UNM Bureau of Business & Economic Research |
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Chambers of Commerce |
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Association of Commerce and Industry of New Mexico (ACI) |
Hobbs Chamber of Commerce |
Hobbs Hispano Chamber of Commerce |
Jal Chamber of Commerce |
Lovington Chamber of Commerce |
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Governmental Partners |
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Local Government |
City of Eunice |
City of Hobbs |
City of Jal |
City of Lovington |
Lea County |
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State Government |
State of New Mexico |
New Mexico Office of the Governor |
New Mexico State Legislature |
New Mexico Department of Economic Development |
New Mexico Department of Taxation & Revenue |
New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions |
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Educational Partners |
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New Mexico Department of Education |
Eunice Public Schools |
Hobbs Municipal Schools |
Jal Municipal Schools |
Lovington Municipal Schools |
Tatum Municipal Schools |
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New Mexico Department of Higher Education |
New Mexico Junior College |
New Mexico State University |
New Mexico Tech |
University of New Mexico |
University of the Southwest |
NMJC Outreach & Training |
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Start-up & Small Business Resources |
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ACCION |
Non-profit organization that assists emerging entrepreneurs by increasing access to business credit, making loans and providing training |
Enchantment Land Certified Development Corp. |
Small Business Administration-licensed non-profit corporation that assists small businesses by offering competitive long-term loans to finance capital assets |
Minority Business Development Agency |
Federal agency that encourages the establishment and growth of minority-owned businesses in America by providing access to public/private debt and equity financing and other services |
New Mexico Community Capital |
Provides equity capital and business growth services for small business ventures in rural communities |
New Mexico Community Development Loan Fund |
Non-profit organization that provides loans, training and technical assistance to business owners and non-profit organizations throughout the state |
New Mexico Manufacturing Extension Partnership |
Non-profit organization that provides technical and business resources to manufacturers who are prepared to expand their capabilities and increase profitability |
| NMSU Arrowhead Center |
The economic and business development leader for New Mexico State University, helping to create an environment for small businesses to grow and thrive. . |
Rural Enterprise Accelerator Partnership |
Regional program that delivers assistance to entrepreneurs over a videoconference network, allowing them to obtain one-on-one counseling, business mentoring, skills training, and seminars. |
Small Business Development Center at New Mexico Junior College |
Intergovernmental agency that provides direct assistance, entrepreneurial education and resource links for potential and existing small businesses |
Technology Ventures Corporation |
Non-profit organization that bridges technology and investment for the formation of new businesses |
U.S. Business Gateway |
Provides businesses with one-stop access to government services and information to make the relationship between businesses and government more effective |
WESST Corp |
Non-profit corporation that facilitates the start-up and growth of women-owned businesses throughout the state of New Mexico |
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Workforce Recruiting, Retention & Training Resources |
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HobbsJobs.com |
Online center for connecting job seekers and Hobbs-area employers |
NMJC Training & Outreach |
Provides customized training and workforce skill development for businesses, professional organizations and governmental agencies |
New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions |
State agency that prepares New Mexico job seekers to meet needs of New Mexico businesses and assists New Mexico businesses to compete in the global economy |
New Mexico High Tech Jobs |
Site linking skilled individuals looking for employment or freelance work with New Mexico technology companies seeking qualified personnel to support New Mexico's economic development |
New Mexico Manufacturing Extension Partnership |
Non-profit organization that provides technical and business resources to manufacturers who are prepared to expand their capabilities and increase profitability |
New Mexico Workforce Connection |
One-stop online career center of the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions for employers and job seekers |
SOS Staffing |
Nationwide staffing agency with offices in southeastern New Mexico providing employment for temporary, temporary-to-hire and direct-hire job seekers |
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For the Job Seeker |
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HobbsJobs.com |
Online center for connecting job seekers and Hobbs-area employers |
New Mexico High Tech Jobs |
Site linking skilled individuals looking for employment or freelance work with New Mexico technology companies seeking qualified personnel to support New Mexico's economic development |
New Mexico Workforce Connection |
One-stop online career center of the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions for employers and job seekers |
SOS Staffing |
Nationwide staffing agency with offices in southeastern New Mexico providing employment for temporary, temporary-to-hire and direct-hire job seekers |
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Venture Capital Resources |
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Altira Group LLC |
Commercializes and invests in innovative energy technology |
ARCH Venture Partners |
Investment firm that finances technology companies that have the potential to grow rapidly into successful businesses |
Blue Sage Capital |
Invests in growing, small middle-market companies in the Southwest |
Coronado Ventures Forum |
Offers education and networking for investors and entrepreneurs |
Epic Ventures |
Venture capital firm that invests in technology start-ups in the western United States |
Flywheel Ventures |
Seed and early-stage venture capital firm focused on information technology and physical sciences ventures in the Southwest/Rockies region |
Gathering of Angels |
Monthly forum where entrepreneurs and companies present their plans to private investors, venture capitalists and merchant bankers |
Invencor/International Venture Fund/Santa Fe Venture Partners |
Venture capital partnership that invests in capital-efficient, high-growth companies located in emerging markets, with primary focus on the areas of Arizona, Hawaii, New Mexico and Utah, as well as the Silicon Valley |
ITU Ventures |
Investment firm that provides capital to technology businesses emerging from universities, research institutions and corporations |
Mesa Capital Partners |
Early-stage private equity firm focusing on high-potential manufacturing and services companies in industries and geographic areas underserved by other capital providers |
New Mexico Angels (formerly New Mexico Private Investors) |
Intermediary between its venture capital members and potential investment opportunities |
New Mexico Community Capital |
Community development fund that provides equity capital and business growth services to qualifying businesses throughout New Mexico, particularly in under-invested areas |
New Mexico Investment Council Private Equity Investment Program |
Mechanism through which the state may make equity and /or debt investments directly in New Mexico businesses |
Psilos Group |
Investment firm that a primarily focuses on opportunities in the healthcare services, healthcare information technology, medical device, medical instrumentation and specialty pharmaceutical sectors |
Red River Ventures |
Private equity fund investing in privately-held growth companies, mainly in Texas and the Southwest |
Technology Funding, Inc. |
Investment firm that makes direct venture capital investments in startup companies |
Tullis-Dickerson & Co. Inc. |
Venture capital firm that specializes in the healthcare industry |
Valley Ventures |
Institutionally funded venture capital partnership that invests in and assists emerging growth companies in the greater Southwest |
Verge |
Early-stage investor that provides high-touch, value-added capital in high-tech, high-growth ventures in New Mexico |
Village Ventures |
Seed and early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on consumer media, retail, health care and financial services |
vSpring Capital |
Early-stage venture capital firm that targets information-technology and life-sciences companies headquartered in the West |
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