Coaching and networking for small businesses and entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs and small businesses typically focus their energy on human resources and access to capital. Yet studies have found that an entrepreneur’s social capital is a key factor for success.

LINK uses a community’s own networks and resources to harness social capital for entrepreneurs. A community-based facilitator meets with the entrepreneur to understand his or her needs, then provides connections to networks and resources that help start, grow or improve the business. 

LINK serves small businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs of any industry. LINK is a pilot project in Rio Arriba County that is affiliated with the Taos Entrepreneurial Network (TEN) and GEN in San Miguel County. With partial funding from Northern New Mexico Connect, LINK is increasingly supported by local resources within Rio Arriba County and the City of Espanola.

Contact: Elmer Salazar, (505) 667 5720, elmers@lanl.gov