Mission
FOUNDED IN 1989, WESST IS A HOME TO ENTREPRENEURS PROVIDING A SUPPORT SYSTEM OF CONSULTING, TRAINING, INCUBATION, AND LENDING TO HELP NEW MEXICANS STRENGTHEN AND GROW THEIR SMALL BUSINESSES THROUGH SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODELS,FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT, AND JOB CREATION. WESST HAS BEEN A LONG-TIME RESOURCE PARTNER OF THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND HOSTED SIX SBA WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTERS IN NEW MEXICO. THIS WAS REDUCED TO FOUR SBA WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTERS AT 9/30/2025. WESST IS ALSO AN SBA MICROLENDER AND A CDFI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION.