COLLECTIVE IMPACT ARTICLES

City of Santa Fe Economic Development Special Announcements - Opportunities:

County and City of Santa Fe created a website for resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Food and Home Resources

Food Security Survey for Restaurant Industry

The City and County of Santa Fe have brought together our local food ecosystem to ensure people are fed and access food safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. This task force brings together a broad base of agencies, from agriculture experts and food support groups like Kitchen Angels and Food Depot to local restaurants and the public school system. “The Food Security Restaurant Survey” will help get an accurate understanding of the assets available in greater Santa Fe. Take the survey

Mortgage Forbearance Informational Video

Homewise knows your home is your most important financial asset, and now is a critical time to protect that asset. If you are able to make your mortgage payment, do so. By making your payment on time, you are helping us to help more people who simply cannot make their payment. If you don’t think you can make your payment, or can only pay a portion, please call us as soon as possible at 505.983.9473. Watch here.

Small Business & Nonprofits

Small Business Survival Webinar

Watch the youtube video to learn about Paycheck Protection Program loan and the Coronavirus Stimulus Loan program from experts: NM Economic Development, NM Workforce, Santa Fe Small Business Administration and Santa Fe Small Business Development Corporation. Watch here.

The CARES Act for Nonprofits on April 16, 2020

The Philanthropy HUB at the Santa Fe Community Foundation is holding a Peer Learning Circle on the CARES Act and the Payment Protection Program. Guest speakers will provide an overview of the CARES Act as it relates to nonprofits, the Payment Protection Program and an overview of the application process. If you have questions you would like addressed, please email ycruz@santafecf.org For resources and to register click here.

Live Training and Counselors to Navigate the CARES Act

The New Mexico Small Business Development Center (NMSBDC) Services include options for live training on the federal programs connected to the CARES Act and access to counselors who can answer your specific questions. They are hosting two webinars each day because the information is changing that quickly. More information

Be Part of a Buy Local Campaign

To bolster visibility for our local businesses and organizations during these difficult times, New Mexico Magazine and the Tourism Department have created a special section of its existing business directory (called the Partners Portal) to feature COVID-specific information. You are now able to list your organization’s status (open, closed, open for delivery/take-out) and how consumers can connect with you during COVID -19. More information.

Business Outside the Box: Tools & Resources for Generating Business Income During COVID

Join the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) and New Mexico MainStreet (NMMS) for a free webinar on how to maximize your business's online presence while your "bricks and mortar" location is closed. Attendees will learn about crowdfunding, utilizing Facebook's tools & resources, and building an online Square store. During COVID-19 Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 2:15 pm Registration required

Free webinar, Register here.

College Students

SFCC announces launch of paid internship program PILAS (Programa de Internos, Los Alamos)

The PILAS internship program at Santa Fe Community College is taking applications for employer-mentors and student interns for the Fall 20 semester. We pay SFCC students to learn while employers mentor them in a meaningful project. Contact: randiyael.chaikind@sfcc.edu for more information. Deadline: May 1, spots limited, don't delay! More information.

Series of Zooms for College Student seeking Internships

City of SantaFe Interns is hosting a free Internship Zoom series from 1-2pm every Tuesday between April 14 and May 5, 2020. We'll kick off the new Zoom series on Tuesday, April 14 at 1pm with featured speaker Ya’el Chaikind from Santa Fe Community College's PILAS Internship program.