RDC News:
“Access to capital can be extremely difficult for small businesses, especially in rural and underserved areas of northern New Mexico. These grants represent a unique and invaluable source of funding that can impact a business in a significant way.” —Carla Rachkowski, Director of Operations
The Regional Development Corporation (RDC) Micro-Grant Fund awards up to $3,000 to help businesses diversify, sustain, or grow revenue, leverage other investments, and create job opportunities that lead to growth and success.
The RDC was determined to reach potential applicants by removing language barriers and offering a Spanish-only information session, support, application, and promotion (in addition to English). The RDC received 161 Micro-Grant applications.
The breadth and scope of the 58 RDC Micro-Grant Awardee businesses selected is impressive with a cross-section of ownership: 59% Women/Woman-owned, 28% Minority-owned, 2% Disability-owned, 2% Tribal-owned, 3% “Other” – LGTBQ-owned, (21% not categorized):
- Los Alamos County (3): Dragonfly Family Services, Emadams, Los Alamos STEAM Lab
- Rio Arriba County (5): Café Sierra Negra, Dixon Co-Op Market, Purple Adobe Lavender Farm, Rio Chama Expresso, Two Spirited Women
- San Miguel County (10): Ashley Ann Photography, Cute and Sassy Boutique, Linda Vista Photography, Meadow City Family Clinic, Northeastern Construction, Pancho’s Gourmet to Go, Unikat Fine Jewelry, Reaper Backcountry Outfitters, SD & M Construction, Stinky Dog’s Salon
- Northern Sandoval County (5): Casa Blanca Jemez, Intercultural Institute, Inward, Jemez Mountain Brewhouse, NewMexiGirl
- Santa Fe County (21): Accurate Construction Services, AGA Smör, Bert’s Trash Services, Boxed Bakery, Busy Bee Quilts, Chainé Gourmet Cookie Shop, Harmony Music, Jacobito Design, Kelly’s Hair Design, Laura Fischer Creative Counseling, Mercedes Gancedo Art, Modern Folk Ware, My Legacy Inc., Remix Audio Bar, SABO (Sage Botanical), Tetra Design Works, Tony’s Service, Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery, Universal Haircut, Village Greengrocer, Zia Restoration and Remodel
- Taos County (14): A Salty Little Sweet Shop, Artworks Contemporary Jewelry, Bonny Doon Tools, Clair Coté Arts, Dan Frank Digital Design, Dragonfly Learning Center, J&L Powersports, JO CPR and First Aid, Knomad Tiger, Old Gem Farm, Shuttle Taos, Slow, Sundance Restaurant, Taxonomy
About the RDC:
The Regional Development Corporation (RDC) is a private non-profit economic development organization serving Northern New Mexico’s businesses and communities through our four program areas: Business Retention & Extension, Workforce Development, Capacity Building, and Partnerships & Professional Services. For more information: www.rdcnm.org.
Contact Mary Moegenburg at mm@m2xstudio.com.