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Professor John Benavidez, a Principal Lecturer at The University of New Mexico (UNM) Anderson School of Management, shared his perspective and practices for building an engaged and meaningful social media community for your … [Read more...] about Building Your Social Media Community

Author, founder, and Santa Fe Innovates' mentor Ron Dimon outlined a logical and connected flow of how to plan your business. During this 55-minute workshop, Ron answers your business questions such as: What … [Read more...] about Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting for Social Entrepreneurs

In today’s day and age where 77% of U.S. Americans claim to use social media, a well thought out social media strategy should be a part of any brand’s marketing strategy. Social media is a powerful tool that can help you … [Read more...] about Tips from a Social Media Marketing Professor

Two new lunchtime sessions have been added to the Santa Fe Innovates’ program for social entrepreneurs. These sessions are open to all but require registration for access. Entrepreneurship is challenging. That’s why it’s … [Read more...] about Enhance Your Social Entrepreneur Skills: Business Strategy and Writing

Ideas are catalysts for progress, change, and human development in society. In business, ideas spur creativity and innovation. Companies like 3M, Google, and many others encourage (or even require) employees to dedicate … [Read more...] about The Importance of Ideas

Our next early-stage program will be held in collaboration with UNM Anderson and focus on opportunities in the outdoor economy. However, the program is open to all entrepreneurs exploring any startup ideas. A diverse economy … [Read more...] about New Program for 2022: Supporting New Mexico’s Entrepreneurs and Economy

The five-week program for our third group of early-stage entrepreneurs wraps up this Saturday, November 13, with an idea pitch. A review panel of startup experts will determine the top two winners of the idea pitch … [Read more...] about Third Group of Early-Stage Entrepreneurs Wraps Up

Santa Fe Innovates is now accepting applications for our fall 2021 early-stage idea and business model validation program to begin on Saturday, October 16, 2021. This five-week program will include an online learning … [Read more...] about Early-Stage Momentum: Validating Your Startup and Business Model

It starts with an idea – but being an entrepreneur takes work. In the early startup stage, you may be wondering if you are solving the right problem and if you have the right solution. As you work through these two … [Read more...] about Program Requirements: Early-Stage Momentum program

Growing up in the booming age of technology with a fascination of the multi-billion dollar CEOs and tech founders such as Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, it has always been my idea that the sole purpose of any business … [Read more...] about What Working at a Social Enterprise Has Taught Me About Business