ALBUQUERQUE SOUTH VALLEY SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Whether you already own a small business or are thinking about becoming an entrepreneur, the Small Business Development Center in Albuquerque's South Valley can help you climb the ladder of success. The SBDC offers FREE management consulting, training courses, and government procurement assistance for central New Mexico businesses.
A Good Business Plan Is Like A Road Map, You Need One To Negotiate The Twists And Turns On The Route To Success
Dawn Sanchez Creations
CLIENT OF THE YEAR
Dawn Sanchez has been called the Curandera of Chocolate for her near-magical skills in working wonders with the beloved condiment. She has been a chef for more than 25 years, specializing in chocolates and cakes, and she has a broad range of culinary skills, not to mention her business expertise. Ms. Sanchez started Dawn Sanchez Creations in 2001 with the assistance of the South Valley SBDC, which helped her secure a start-up loan.
In 2005, she purchased a building with a commercial kitchen and plenty of storage space for catering supplies. Originally, she purchased the building on a real estate contract. In 2007, the SBDC assisted her in taking out a Small Business Administration loan for $350,000 to buy out the real estate contract and do some expansion. In May 2009, her successful catering business financed the opening of her cafι by the same name, located in downtown Albuquerque. Since opening in July 2009, she has added 7 full time positions, which gives her a full time staff of 10. In addition, her catering division employs up to 20 part time workers.
Over the years, the South Valley SBDC has provided Dawn Sanchez with start-up assistance, business planning, and help with accounting, marketing and loans. She has received a number of awards, including being named the Public Service Company of New Mexicos Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year. Several local magazines and newspapers have featured her business, and she was voted top caterer in Albuquerque by the readers of Albuquerque magazine.
Every year, Dawn Sanchez culinary artistry and her dedication to excellence move her up in the ranks. She is a true artist and an outstanding entrepreneur. #####
The South Valley helps entrepreneurs start new businesses and grow their existing ones.
We provide FREE:
One-on-one business counseling
Referrals
Technical training
Computer training
Access to information(library,computer,database)
New Business Orientation
Workshops and seminars
The South Valley SBDC offers special assistance to:
Woman and Minority-Owned Businesses
Young Entrepreneurs
Spanish Speaking Clients
We offer additional expertise in the areas of:
International trade (importing/exporting)
Procurement
Taxation
Finance
Accounting
The SVSBDC links federal, state and local resources in a network of services to help you reach every milestone along the route to success:
Writing a business plan
Designing a marketing plan
Assembling a loan packages or financing plan
Setting up a bookkeeping system
Using a computer for business applications
Analyzing financial statements
Doing business with the government
Entering global markets
Solving technical problems
Local Business Partners
ACCION (505) 243-8844
Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce (505) 842-9003
American Indian Chamber of Commerce (505) 766-9545
Native American Business Enterprise Center (505) 243-6775
Johnny Boards LLC (505)254-1147
Help-New Mexico, Inc. (505) 265-3717
The Loan Fund (505) 243-3196
Rio Grande Community Development Corporation (505)452-8525
SBA (505) 248-8225
South Valley Economic Development Center (505) 877-0373
UNM Law Clinic (505) 277-5265
WESST (505) 241-0794
Veterans Procurement Assistance Center (505)338-4155
For more information or to sign up for a new business orientation session, please call (505) 248-0132.
SBDC Staff
Steven Becerra, Director
Patricia(Trish) Abbin, Business Specialist
Solomon (Sol) Madrid, Business Specialist
Rosa Hermosillo, Administration Support Specialist
Liliana Ramirez, Technical Support
Eddie Sosaya, Procurement
Contact
located at the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce Building
Albuquerque South Valley Small Business Development Center
1309 4th Street Suite A SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 248-0132
(505) 248-0127 fax
Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm, M-F
svsbdc@cnm.edu
