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A member of the New Mexico Small Business Development Center Network (NMSBDC) and partnership with the U.S. Small Business Association.
We are committed to providing quality direct assistance, entrepreneurial education and resource links for potential and existing small businesses to strengthen the economy of New Mexico. Whether you already own a small business or are thinking about becoming an entrepreneur, the Small Business Development at New Mexico State University can help you climb the ladder of success. The SBDC offers FREE management consulting, training course (nominal fees may apply), and government procurement assistance for western New Mexico business.
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Antonio and Juan Grijalva decided to apply their lifelong experience in woodworking to an enterprise of their own -Grijalva’s Custom Woodshop- which the brothers opened in Grants, New Mexico in June 1993. Antonio and Juan both studied woodworking together at Grants High School and worked for their father’s construction company. Building on their dreams they went to the NMSU-Grant SBDC and with the help of Clemente Sanchez, Director, applied for a loan under the SBA Low Documentation Loan Program. The Grijalvas were approved for a $60,000 loan, which they’ve used to purchase the land and woodworking shop and make needed improvements.
OPENING THEIR DOORS IN 1993
Since opening their doors, Antonio stated, “We have had to expand and build a 40’ x 60’ addition, along with a finishing room. Our customer base has tripled and so have our sales.” We recently purchased a trailer for moving finished projects to residential and commercial sites. The Grijalvas stay very busy with recent custom woodworking projects to new residential homes being built in Albuquerque. The Grijalvas were also featured in “Homes & Land of Greater Albuquerque”, Vol. 5, Issue 6 and “SuCasa Southwestern Homes”, Vol. 13, Issue 5.
The Grijalva’s company specializes in fine custom work with an emphasis on kitchen and bathroom cabinets, hutches, bookcases, doors and entertainment centers. Besides these types of projects the Grijalvas have also restored a 1904 RCA Victor gramophone, made urn boxes, and they have even made a display case out of wood from an old chicken coop. Their reputation for fine workmanship, willingness to give advice to people on their how-to home projects, and their excellent business location has helped them build a loyal customer base.
When asked about their future plans, the Grijalvas stated, “We are outgrowing our building once more so we are planning to expand our building to meet our capacity. As a result of this expansion, we will also need to hire at least 4 more employees.” The Grijalva’s passion for their work is very much evident.
For further information regarding anything you could dream up and want built , call 505-285-6213 or go by and visit their shop at 701 N 1st St., Grants, NM.
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Time to Celebrate
NMSU-Grants Campus
Small Business Development Center SBDC
We have our furniture in for the classroom and reception area and now we are ready to celebrate.
We will be having our Grand Opening, December 12, 2008 from 9 am to 4 pm.
Our classroom has available seating for 26 students to come enjoy workshops, seminars, training and other activities for businesses and the local community.
We now have computers for our research workstations and they are up and running. We are in the process of ordering the sign for the building and 15 laptops. The laptops will be used for computer based classes, which we are initiating.
It has taken us a while to get to this point and we are very pleased with our new facility.
NMSU-Grants Small Business Development Center
701 E. Roosevelt Avenue
Grants, New Mexico 87020-2113
(505) 287-8221
(505) 287-2125 fax
Office hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., M-F
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FREE SERVICES
The NMSU-Grants SBDC is the place to visit for friendly, professional counseling. There is no charge for our services and rest assured that all counseling and support is confidential.
GOALS
- Serving the New Mexico Cibola County area
- Helping new businesses get off to a good start
- Helping existing businesses become more successful
- Providing a full business consulting services
COUNSELING
NMSU at Grants Small Business Development Center offers group and one-on-one counseling on a wide range of business topics.
For the Inexperienced Business Person
Understand local and state regulatory requirements,including taxes.
Learn how to develop a business plan.
Explore financing options.
Learn how to keep financial records.
For the Experienced Business Person
Improve your business and management skills.
Create alternatives for solving business problems.
Investigate financing options
Other Areas of Counseling
Business Start-Ups and Feasibility Studies
Organization Planning and Analysis
Business Loans and Loan Packaging
Budget & Cash Flow Analysis
Marketing & Sales Planning
Computer & MIS Systems
Accounting & Taxes
Customer Service
RESOURCES
NMSU at Grants Small Business Development Center offers a wealth of resources.
Volunteer and paid counseling from business and industry leaders
Limited access to on-site experts in technical areas such as legal, financial, and investment services
Free access to census data and other statistical information
Access to computers and specialized computer programs to aid you in the operation of your business
REFERRALS
NMSU at Grants Small Business Development Center provides referral services to our clients through internal and external service providers.
Individual Business Counseling
Manufacturing & Production
Project Management
Training & Development
Organizational Development
Human Resource Management
Computer Use & Selection
Legal Aid
Health & Safety
Personnel
Taxes
Research
Marketing
Proposals
Communications
Contracts
Accounting
FEES
NMSU at Grants Small Business Development Center does not charge for counseling services. Fees may apply for workshops, seminars, and contract training.
WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS
NMSU at Grants Small Business Development Center provides workshops and seminars on a variety of subjects. Nominal fees may apply.
Financial Management
Marketing
Income & Payroll Taxes
Business Plan Preparation
Gross Receipts Taxes
Customer Service
Workers Compensation
CONTRACT TRAINING
NMSU at Grants Small Business Development Center will custom design workshops/training seminars for you and your employees. Nominal fees may apply.
Management Seminars
Human Relation Seminars
Employee Training Seminars
Learning Skills Seminars
Writing Skills Seminars
Other Seminars as Requested
EDUCATION
Some courses available through the Center are eligible for college credit.
Local Business Partners
- Cibola Communities Economic Development Foundation
- Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce
- NMSU-Grants
- Future Foundation Partnership
- Business Retention and Expansion Task Force
- Mainstreet Grants
- Future Families Foundation
- Grants State Bank
- Cibola Foundation, Inc.
- First Community Bank
- Wells Fargo Bank
- Acoma Business Enterprise
- Acoma Pueblo Taxation Office
- Laguna Partners for Success
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SBDC Staff
Clemente Sanchez, Director
Geraldine Ortiz, Business Advisor
Pattie Alexander, Administrative Assistant
Contact
Small Business Development Center
New Mexico State University-Grants
701 E. Roosevelt
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-8221
(505) 287-2125 fax
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, M-F
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