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Welcome to the
Enterpreneurism & Small Business
Division!
Mission: To enhance
and nurture the innovative entrepreneurial environment and
ensure that both the tools and the necessary economic climate
are available to assist small and emerging businesses to grow
and create jobs.
We Advocate on Issues of
Concern to Small Businesses
and Entrepreneurs
• We work closely with the
Business Advocacy and Government Relations Division on small
businesses and entrepreneurial issues. That division supports
small businesses and entrepreneurs by:
- Working
with elected and appointed officials at all levels of government
to ensure that any enacted legislation does not create an
increased burden on entrepreneurs and small businesses;
- Identifying
and advocating at the state level for specific legislation that
promotes the entrepreneurial and small business environment and
provides incentives for the creation of jobs;
- Providing
opportunities for entrepreneurial and small business people to
testify and participate in locally held federal agency field
hearings and congressional subcommittee meetings on
entrepreneurism and small business.
Provide Educational and
Networking Opportunities
• Center for Commercialization
& Entrepreneurial Training (CCET) – We co-sponsor free
monthly classes which are an intensive how-to education on
everything from entering the entrepreneurial world, market
research, business plans, financial management, preparing and
presenting the business plan, and operations start-up,
monitoring and human resources.
• Innovate New Mexico
Conference – The Chamber hosts innovative and
entrepreneurial keynote speakers, candid panel discussions about
encouraging innovation, learning from successful entrepreneurs,
support and assistance the entrepreneur can receive in New
Mexico, and how New Mexico can strengthen economic development,
align current and future talent force needs, and create a
world-class education system to support a strong entrepreneurial
and innovative climate for companies in New Mexico.
• Monthly Home-Based Business
Events - These free monthly events allow the home-based
business owner to network with their peers, showcase their
products and services. The events include free workshops on the
unique issues faced by home-based businesses.
Provide Assistance and Tools
• Information Portal – The
Chamber responds to requests from entrepreneurs and small
businesses in need of assistance. The division works with both
public and private partners to provide information on city and
state regulations, demographics, and general business operations
to the small business community to help ensure the continued
growth of economic development in the region.
• Economic Outlook Conference
- The Chamber and Wells Fargo Bank presents a leading Wells
Fargo economist who will provide the economic forecast for 2007,
with other guest speakers highlighting local, regional and
national trends pertinent to Albuquerque.
Provide Discounts and
Savings to the Bottom Line
• Member-to-Member Discounts -
Over fifty companies offer you (and all of your employees)
discounts, including the Office Depot discount program which can
save your company 20-60% off the most commonly used items.
• Joint U.S. Chamber Membership
- Through a special arrangement with the U.S. Chamber of
Commerce, small business owners have joint membership with the
U.S. Chamber at no additional cost. Benefits include exclusive
access to the online Small Business Center, which includes
10,000 pages of tips and tools designed specifically for small
businesses, free online web-seminars, and a variety of discount
programs.
• Complimentary Meeting Space –
Members have access to two board rooms free of charge. This is
especially great for our small business members who don't have
the space to host seminars or meet with clients.
Provide Recognition to
Small Businesses &
Entrepreneurs
• Duke City Dozen Awards
Luncheon – We will provide recognition and awards for
innovation, excellence and contributions to the workplace and
community by presenting ten Innovate Albuquerque awards, the
Maxi Anderson award, and the Home-Based Business of the Year
award.
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