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EDD Awards Four Science & Technology Startup Grants
October 27, 2023SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) Deputy Secretary Jon Clark announced today that four New Mexico companies were awarded Science & Technology Business Startup Grants, each receiving an award of $25,000.
EDD Welcomes Kayla Lucero-Matteucci as Just Transition Advisor
October 26, 2023SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico Economic Development Department Deputy Secretary Jon Clark announced today that Kayla Lucero-Matteucci has joined the department as the new Just Transition Advisor to spearhead the state’s initiatives in support of a...
Australian-based Star Scientific chooses New Mexico for North American expansion
October 25, 2023SYDNEY, Australia – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Star Scientific Ltd. Global Group Chair Andrew Horvath announced today that the Australia-based green hydrogen research and development company has chosen New Mexico as the location for its...
Governor Lujan Grisham to lead clean hydrogen trade mission to Australia
October 20, 2023SYDNEY, Australia – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will lead a business and trade mission to Australia on Sunday to participate in the Asia Pacific Hydrogen 2023 Summit and meet with manufacturing companies interested in expanding to New Mexico.
Grants Available to Help NM Businesses Reach International Markets
October 17, 2023SANTA FE, N.M. – The U.S. Small Business Administration has awarded the New Mexico Economic Development Department another grant award to boost international trade for New Mexico businesses, Deputy Secretary Jon Clark announced today.
State Economic Development Offers Resource Booklet in Spanish
October 16, 2023SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has updated its popular resource directory that helps communities with economic development programs and provides businesses with information they need to start, maintain, and...
Quarterly data shows sustained economic growth statewide
October 12, 2023SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico set another quarterly record high in spending, $8.67 billion, measured by Matched Taxable Gross Receipts (MTGR), in the fourth quarter of the 2023 fiscal year (April, May, and June 2023), according to the Quarterly Economic...
Creative Industries Funds Awarded to 18 Projects Statewide
October 2, 2023SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announced that 18 projects in 15 communities and 3 pueblos across New Mexico are recipients of the inaugural Creative Industries Grant Awards.
Germany-Based mtex Brings Investments in Technology, Engineering, Machining to Albuquerque
September 28, 2023LEIPZIG, Germany – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Mayor Tim Keller, and mtex Antenna Technology USA announced today that the antenna and telescope technology company will open a facility in Albuquerque to fulfill obligations to North American...
N.M. Economic Development Partners with UNM Rainforest Innovations to Empower Underserved Entrepreneurs
September 27, 2023SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office (JEDI Office) and the UNM Rainforest Innovations New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program (NMTEEP) have formalized a...