NEW MEXICO – The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Office of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) has launched a new tool to connect New Mexicans with entrepreneurial, business and community resources across the state, Acting Cabinet Secretary Mark Roper announced.
“At the core of this initiative is the JEDI office’s unwavering commitment to fostering business growth by addressing barriers to economic development,” Roper said.
He noted that the new tool will allow entrepreneurs and communities to connect with New Mexico’s economic landscape by providing a comprehensive directory of support services, programs and resources.
“The Business Resource Map also includes a statewide community calendar highlighting events, grants and funding opportunities to help business owners connect and find support systems that will help them succeed and create jobs,” Roper added.
Shani Harvie, program manager and coordinator of the JEDI Office, said the office is dedicated to ensuring equitable access to opportunities for all entrepreneurs, and this tool will be instrumental in achieving that.
Central to the success of this project was the statewide strategic plan, “Empower and Collaborate – New Mexico’s Economic Path Forward,” which in part seeks to “build a diverse and robust economy that engages local talent, cultivates innovation and brings prosperity to all New Mexicans.”
The new online resource will better align the efforts of stakeholders in New Mexico’s economic development ecosystem, fostering collaboration and engagement of key stakeholders from diverse sectors, including government agencies, educational institutions and industry associations.
The JEDI Office encouraged organizations to take a look at their listings and submit changes or add resources they may have overlooked by clicking on the “Submit an update or resource listing” button at the bottom of the webpage.
The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Business Resource Map is now available on the EDD website.
