New Mexico business-owners and entrepreneurs often ask me about resources that might be available to help them succeed, or they contact me about problems they’re having with federal government. As a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, I'm also frequently contacted about business issues important to New Mexicans. If you are having difficulty with a federal agency, we might be able to help.
Cutting the Red Tape:
Help from Heather
If you can't find the information you need on-line and you need our help with a federal agency, we might be able to help you.
In order to make an inquiry on your behalf, Rep. Wilson's office must have a signed privacy release form from you.
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Quick Links:
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
The House Commerce Committee has jurisdiction over many issues important to New Mexicans including public health, hazardous waste, radio, television, the Internet, and energy. The Commerce Committee posts many of its publications, including hearings and conference reports on the Internet. Public records for the current Congress as well as previous Congresses are also archived on their website.
Where to go for General Business Help
 The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is a helpful resource. It offers assistance with planning your business, starting your business, managing your business, and closing your businesses. TheUS Department of Labor is another useful source, which provides Elaws: Employment Laws Assistance for Workers and Small Business. This can assist you with pay and benefits, youth employment, safety and health, and more.
You can also take courses from The American Institute of Small Business (AISB). “AISB is the largest licensed school in the country focused on small business success. The mission of the institute is to teach proven techniques to potential and current small business owners that are necessary to successfully start and run a business.”
What do I need to know about Business and Immigration?
The USCIS Office of Business Liaison is a helpful source of information. They offer information on the employment eligibility verification process, as well as the opportunities available to employers to hire and/or "sponsor" foreign workers.
If you are an employer in the U.S., this Handbook for Employers (PDF) provides a step-by-step explanation of what you as an employer must do to meet your responsibilities under the law.
You can also find Employment Authorization Documents and Applications on the USCIS website.
There are many helpful resources available to you on the World Wide Web regarding Business. Here is a small sampling of links that contain useful information. We encourage you to search the web for other resources as well.
Finding the Financial Resources to Fund Your Business
ACCION International
New Mexico Business Resource Center
SCORE: Counselors to America’s Small Business
Small Business Administration Financial Assistance
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
US Department of Agriculture: Rural Business Programs
Joining a Business Organization
List of chambers in New Mexico
The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce
The Association of Commerce & Industry of New Mexico (ACI)
The East Mountain Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Belen Chamber of Commerce
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
The US Chamber of Commerce
Minority and Woman Owned Business Resources
Minority Business Net
SBA’s On-Line Women's Business Center
The Women's Economic Self Sufficiency Team (WESST Corp.)
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
The Minority Business Development Center
US Department of Commerce Office of Small and Disadvantaged Utilization
State of New Mexico Business Resources
PNM My Business
Quality New Mexico
The Better Business Bureau of Albuquerque
The Bureau of Business and Economic Research at UNM (BBER)
The New Mexico Business Resource Center
The New Mexico Department of Labor
The New Mexico Economic Development Department
The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department
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