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BUSINESS BOOSTER Workshop Series

The Regional Development Corporation (RDC) is offering a series of free workshops to address some of the most pressing issues identified by small business owners in Northern New Mexico.

Santa Fe County NORTHSIDE  & SOUTHSIDE Business Booster Workshops

We heard you! Marketing & Finance got you down?! Join us for a free Marketing & Finance Business Booster Workshop to help your business succeed. Choose which one works for you! All are welcome!

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Santa Fe County NORTHSIDE

Friday, November 6, 2:00-4:00 pm
Northern New Mexico College (Española)

Room A 101/102, 921 N Paseo de Onate,
Española, NM  87532

Registration
(free): here

Details: Contact Richard Lavallée, here

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  • GETTING SEEN: Marketing Session

  • BUSINESS CHOPS: Finance Session

  • CONNECT: With Business Community

  • BITES & BEVERAGES: Yes, Provided!

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Santa Fe County SOUTHSIDE

Thursday, November 12, 12:00-2:00 pm
FatPipe East Mountains (Edgewood)

215 Cowboy Way, Edgewood, NM 87015
Registration
(free): here

Details: Contact Richard Lavallée, here

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  • GETTING SEEN: Marketing Session

  • BUSINESS CHOPS: Finance Session

  • CONNECT: With Business Community

  • WORKING LUNCH: Yes, Provided!

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:

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Los Alamos Business Booster Workshop

We heard you! Join us for a free Business Booster Workshop & Networking lunch
to address your most pressing needs.

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  • GETTING SEEN: Marketing Workshop

  • BUSINESS CHOPS: Business Workshop

  • SUCCESS STORIES: How Did They Make It Happen?

  • NETWORKING LUNCH with Key Resource Partners

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Tuesday, April 14, 10:30-1:00 pm
SALA Event Center, 2551 Central Ave, Los Alamos, NM 87544

Details: Richard Lavallée, Director of Operations

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Follow up Workshops on May 14, 2026 and July 23, 2026 at SALA Event Center

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This workshop series will provide artists with the confidence, tools, systems, and routines to create and run a successful art business.

BUSINESS AS ARTISTS Workshop Series
August 30-November 22, 2024 (7 sessions)
Northern New Mexico College
FREE
(Limited to 12 participants)

DATES
  • Session 1: August 30: 2:00-4:00 pm

  • Session 2: September 6: 2:00-4:00 pm

  • Session 3: Sept 27: 2:00-4:00 pm

  • Session 4: Oct 11: 2:00-4:00 pm

  • Session 5: Oct 25: 2:00-4:00 pm, Los Lucercos

  • Session 6: Nov 8: 2:00-4:00 pm

  • Session 7: Nov 22: 2:00-4:00 pm

TOPICS
  • Mindset & Brand Value

  • Time Management, Planning & Prioritization

  • Business Basics, Bookkeeping & Finance

  • Funding & Professional Networking

  • Pricing Strategies, Selling & Protecting Your Work

  • Creative Marketing & Social Media Know-how

  • Business Plan & Flight (Marketing) Plan

WORKSHOP SERIES OBJECTIVES
  • Get clarity on priorities and time management

  • Learn the value of your artwork and you as an artist

  • Dive into Creative Marketing, the tools and know-how

  • Learn the basic requirements of setting up and running a businesses

  • Learn how to track revenues and expenses, make informed projections, and understand your business finances

  • Learn and discuss different techniques to price your work

  • Understand the benefits of a business plan and learn how to prepare one

  • Build a professional network

  • Get guidance on protecting your work

  • Learn ways to fund your business, where to find business resources and receive assistance

  • Learn about marketing strategy and the tools to build a basic marketing plan

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of social media marketing fundamentals and how to create effective campaigns

  • Receive business support throughout course 

Business As Artists Workshop Series is possible due to the generous support and participation of:
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Previous Business Booster Workshops

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