Business Development

Start Here!

Congratulations! New Mexico is a great place to start a business.

Be part of the momentum.

State leadership is committed to economic diversity and growth; and accordingly promotes a profitable business climate.

The fastest growing industries, like Cybersecurity and renewable energy, are here.

Opportunities are more varied than you can imagine.

You can be involved in bringing a new technology to market, export your services from a remote location, do business with Mexico in a fast-growing border region, or even combine work and play and be part of the growing outdoor economy.

Help is everywhere.

There is a vast universe of technical and financial assistance.

You will be in good company.

New Mexico is a small business state – 83% of businesses here have fewer than 20 employees.

You will work with great people

New Mexicans enjoy an unsurpassed lifestyle making for a productive workforce.

Just starting out? Check out these quick infographics with information about getting your new business up and running.

Learn More:

To learn more about what keep companies like Intel, Jabil, General Mills, and Boeing growing in New Mexico please visit Why New Mexico.
For more resources to help you plan and start a business please visit the Business Resource Map.
If you plan to manufacture a product here or export more than 50% of your services in a nonretail capacity, you may qualify for an EDD business development program. Find your Regional Representative (located regionally statewide).
You can find some great resources on the New Mexico Business Portal.