Business Resource DIRECTORY Agencies and Information April 2019 Office of the Mayor Kenneth D. Miyagishima City of Las Cruces mayor Greetings, April 2019 Whether you are new to Las Cruces or one of our longtime business leaders, we would like to reaffirm the City of Las Cruces’ commitment to creating a thriving and supportive community for all our local businesses. We continue to work with businesses such as X2NSAT, which provides network and communications support to diverse companies globally, and welcome new businesses such as Ganymede Games LLC, a video game development and publishing studio. Earlier this year, Ganymede moved into its new downtown headquarters. Working as a partner with new and existing businesses, the City of Las Cruces recently launched its Business Boot Camp series, a series of free, biannual presentations designed to provide business owners with information and resources they need to help their business be successful. The Las Cruces’ Arts and Cultural District was recently named a state-recognized arts and culture district by a The New Mexico Arts Commission. This recognition will help fuel the growth of our creative economy and provide benefits for businesses, workers and artists in the district, which extends from Mesquite Street on the east, Water Street on the west, Picacho Avenue on the north and Amador Avenue on the South. In addition, the City of Las Cruces continues to be named one of the “Best Cities for STEM Careers”, drawing from a pool of roughly 1,200 young, talented new graduates from New Mexico State University and the University of Texas at El Paso every year. Las Cruces also continues to be recognized as a 3-STAR Community for sustainability leadership and to advance the revitalization of our historic downtown through the utilization of our downtown amenities like the Plaza de Las Cruces. Revitalization efforts have also extended well beyond downtown. Over the past 12 months, the City of Las Cruces has invested approximately $800,000 in the Las Cruces International Airport to upgrade infrastructure, safety, and security enhancements. These upgrades, combined with our location at the junction of Interstates 10 and 25 and our proximity to the Santa Teresa International Port of Entry and the Union Pacific lntermodal Facility provide ideal access to markets throughout North, Central and South America. These amenities are bolstered by solid incentives from the State and the City, all of which contribute to Las Cruces’ vibrant business environment. For those interested in starting or expanding their business, we present this Business Resource Directory provided by our Economic Development Department and our partners in economic development. It is published to help connect you with information, opportunities, assistance and resources to help your business grow and thrive. I encourage you to contact our Economic Development Department at [email protected] if you would like assistance in starting or expanding your business. We would be happy to set up a consultation appointment. Thank you for all you do to make Las Cruces a great place to live, work and play! Sincerely, Ken D. Miyagishima Mayor (575) 541-2067 Post Office Box 20000 Las Cruces, New Mexico 88004 2 • Business Resource Directory • City of Las Cruces Economic Development Department Table of Contents The Business Resource Directory is drawn from multiple publicly accessible online sources. Letter From the Mayor ............................................................................................................ 2 Table of Contents ................................................................................................................... 3 Federal, State of New Mexico and Las Cruces Elected Officials ....................................4-5 Municipal, County and State Business Services ..............................................................6-7 City of Las Cruces ........................................................................................................... 6 Doña Ana County ............................................................................................................. 7 State of New Mexico ........................................................................................................ 7 Las Cruces Business Assistance Agencies ........................................................................ 8 Las Cruces Business Development Organizations ............................................................. 9 Regional Business Research Organizations ....................................................................... 9 Workforce, Career and Placement Services ................................................................. 10-11 Career and Placement Offices ....................................................................................... 10 Staffing Agencies ...................................................................................................... 10-11 Training ...........................................................................................................................11 Las Cruces Utility Providers ................................................................................................ 12 Regional Business Assistance and Development............................................................. 13 Regional Lending Sources .................................................................................................. 14 Las Cruces Traditional Lending Institutions ...................................................................... 15 Financing, Investment and Funding Sources ...............................................................16-17 General Business Assistance Websites ........................................................................18-27 “How To” and General Business Help ............................................................................ 18 Industry and Market Information .................................................................................... 19 People Information ......................................................................................................... 20 Business, Demographic and Economic Data - U.S. .................................................20-22 International Data .....................................................................................................22-23 Export/Trade and International Business Information ...............................................23-24 Funding and Finance Resources ................................................................................... 24 Marketing Principles and Strategies .............................................................................. 25 Marketing and Competitor Lists .................................................................................... 25 Market Research – General Sources ............................................................................ 25 Market Research – Primary Sources ............................................................................. 26 Market Research – Secondary Sources ....................................................................... 26 Company Information .................................................................................................... 27 April 2019 3 • Business Resource Directory • City of Las Cruces Economic Development Department Federal, State of New Mexico and Las Cruces Elected Officials Las Cruces Las Cruces Angelica Rubio Members of Congress State Representatives (D-Doña Ana-35) P.O. Box 2155 U.S. Senators Micaela Lara Cadena Las Cruces, NM 88004 (D-Doña Ana-33) Senator Martin Heinrich (D) (575) 616-1090 P.O. Box 1510 [email protected] 505 S. Main St., Suite 148 Mesilla, NM 88046 Las Cruces, NM 88001 (575) 644-5830 Nathan P. Small (575) 523-6561 [email protected] heinrich.senate.gov (D-Doña Ana-36) 1320 Fourth Street Joanne J. Ferrary Las Cruces, NM 88005 Senator Tom Udall (D) (D-Doña Ana-37) 201 N. Church St., Suite 201B (575) 496-9540 6100 Morning Sun Way [email protected] Las Cruces, NM 88001 Las Cruces, NM 88012 (575) 526-5475 (575) 649-1231 tomudall.senate.gov Las Cruces [email protected] State Senators U.S. Representative Doreen Y. Gallegos Joseph Cervantes Representative (D-Doña Ana-52) (D-Doña Ana-31) Xochitl Torres Small (D) 4301 Summit Lane 2610 S. Espina St. District 2 Las Cruces, NM 88011 Las Cruces, NM 88001 570 N. Telshor Blvd. (575) 649-6325 (575) 526-5600 Las Cruces, NM 88011 [email protected] [email protected] (855) 473-2723 torressmall.house.gov Raymundo Lara Mary Kay Papen (D-Doña Ana-34) (D-Doña Ana-38) State of New Mexico P.O. Box 652 904 Conway Ave. Elected Officials Chamberino, NM 88027 Las Cruces, NM 88005 (575) 882-6200 (575) 524-4462 Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) [email protected] [email protected] 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Room 400 Santa Fe, NM 87501 Willie D. Madrid William “Bill” Soules (505) 476-2200 (D-Dona Ana & Otero-53) (D-Doña Ana-37) www.governor.state.nm.us/ 108 Hendrich Rd 5054 Silver King Rd. Chaparral, NM 88081 Las Cruces, NM 88011 Lt. Governor Howie Morales (D) (916) 204-9056 (575) 522-3521 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Room 477 [email protected] [email protected] Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 476-2250 Rodolpho “Rudy” S. Martinez Jeff Steinborn www.ltgov.state.nm.us/ (R-Doña Ana, Grant, Sierra-39) (R-Doña Ana-36) P. O. Box 164 P.O. Box 562 Bayard, NM 88023 Las Cruces, NM 88004 (575) 534-7546 (575) 635-5615 [email protected]