Gain an overview of various alternative funding sources available for businesses aimed at fostering growth and sustainability. By the end of the session, you will:
1. Understand the different types of funding options, including traditional lending, government-backed loans, and community-based financial institutions.
2. Explore alternative funding avenues such as crowdfunding, investment from friends and family, and the role of FinTech companies.
3. Learn about the opportunities and challenges associated with venture capital, angel investors, and incubators/accelerators.
4. Obtain the knowledge to make informed decisions about the most suitable funding options for your specific business needs.
This presentation aims to empower entrepreneurs and small business owners to confidently navigate the landscape of funding and secure the necessary resources for your business growth.
Presented by: Rocio Scott, Vice President | Business Access Advisor, US Bank
Digital Deep Dive: Digital Marketing for Growth
Ready to take your marketing to the next level? Join our Digital Deep Dive: Digital Marketing for Growth—a 6-week, in-person training series designed to help entrepreneurs, small business owners, and creatives strengthen their digital presence and attract more customers.
Over six weeks, participants will build real marketing assets and gain hands-on experience learning how to:
- Create professional marketing materials and graphics
- Set up and optimize a Google Business Profile
- Understand and use social media ad boosting
- Apply digital marketing strategies that support business growth
Each weekly session is expert-led, practical, and focused on helping you leave with tools you can use immediately in your business.
📅 Program Details
- Dates: March 19, 2026 – April 23, 2026
- Day: Every Wednesday, once a week
- Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Format: In-person only
📍 Location
Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce
1309 4th St, Albuquerque, NM 87102
BEOC Computer Lab – 2nd Floor
📞 Questions or Registration Support?
Call us at (505) 842-9003
Or contact Sandra Gonzales, Program Manager at Sandra@ahcnm.org
✨ Build confidence. Create your own marketing content. Grow your business.
Register online here: https://forms.gle/bLNw4zGgewyEXbv19
Spots are limited—register early and take the digital deep dive with us!
The Dowa:Kwe Dance Group (Pueblo of Zuni) will be dancing.
Celebrate the seasonal cycles through prayer, song, and dance with our Cultural Dance Program. Dances connect us to our ancestors, community, and traditions while honoring gifts from our Creator.
They ensure that life continues and connections to the past and future are reinforced. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is the only place in North America to offer cultural Native American dances every week, year-round.
Dance groups and times subject to change.
The Dowa:Kwe Dance Group (Pueblo of Zuni) will be dancing.
Celebrate the seasonal cycles through prayer, song, and dance with our Cultural Dance Program. Dances connect us to our ancestors, community, and traditions while honoring gifts from our Creator.
They ensure that life continues and connections to the past and future are reinforced. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is the only place in North America to offer cultural Native American dances every week, year-round.
Dance groups and times subject to change.
The Water Strider Dance Group (Pueblo of Zuni) will be dancing.
Celebrate the seasonal cycles through prayer, song, and dance with our Cultural Dance Program. Dances connect us to our ancestors, community, and traditions while honoring gifts from our Creator.
They ensure that life continues and connections to the past and future are reinforced. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is the only place in North America to offer cultural Native American dances every week, year-round.
Dance groups and times subject to change.
This year’s performance features internationally acclaimed flamenco artists from Spain, bringing global artistry and tradition to our stage alongside the dancers of Yjastros. These artists have performed at some of the world’s most prestigious festivals and theaters, offering Albuquerque and Santa Fe audiences a rare opportunity to experience authentic flamenco at the highest level.
Each work reflects a unique process of unity:
Convergence of elemental forces in Elementos by Adrián Santana Momentum and forward motion in Camina by Sara Cano Inheritance of culture and tradition in Marianas by Ricardo Moro Embodiment of memory, emotion, and identity in a solo work by Adrián Santana Reconciliation of opposing energies in Taranterías by Ana MoralesTogether, these voices, bodies, and perspectives create one powerful, resonant experience!
April 11–12 | National Hispanic Cultural Center, Albuquerque April 18 | The Lensic Performing Arts Center, Santa Fe
Tickets are on sale now. Secure your seats and experience an evening that connects, inspires, and moves.The Water Strider Dance Group (Pueblo of Zuni) will be dancing.
Celebrate the seasonal cycles through prayer, song, and dance with our Cultural Dance Program. Dances connect us to our ancestors, community, and traditions while honoring gifts from our Creator.
They ensure that life continues and connections to the past and future are reinforced. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is the only place in North America to offer cultural Native American dances every week, year-round.
Dance groups and times subject to change.
This year’s performance features internationally acclaimed flamenco artists from Spain, bringing global artistry and tradition to our stage alongside the dancers of Yjastros. These artists have performed at some of the world’s most prestigious festivals and theaters, offering Albuquerque and Santa Fe audiences a rare opportunity to experience authentic flamenco at the highest level.
Each work reflects a unique process of unity:
Convergence of elemental forces in Elementos by Adrián Santana Momentum and forward motion in Camina by Sara Cano Inheritance of culture and tradition in Marianas by Ricardo Moro Embodiment of memory, emotion, and identity in a solo work by Adrián Santana Reconciliation of opposing energies in Taranterías by Ana MoralesTogether, these voices, bodies, and perspectives create one powerful, resonant experience!
April 11–12 | National Hispanic Cultural Center, Albuquerque April 18 | The Lensic Performing Arts Center, Santa Fe Tickets are on sale now. Secure your seats and experience an evening that connects, inspires, and moves.
Spring High School Open House April 15-16, 2026. Invite your friends and family to attend.
- Tour our real-world labs
- Meet instructors
- Connect with students just like them
It's Back! The Better Business Bureau’s Spring Shred Day returns! Key Sponsors: Black Dog Shredding, PC Place, KDSK Radio, & The Food Depot
Mark your calendars, it's Better Business Bureau’s 2026 Spring Shred Day!
• Bring up to TWO boxes or garbage bags per vehicle
• FREE electronic recycling provided by PC Place
**NO X-rays, photographs, or binders
We will be accepting canned goods and monetary donations for The Food Depot! To ensure smooth traffic flow, please enter from Menaul and follow instructions from our volunteers. See you there!
Thanks to our partners: Black Dog Shredding, PC Place, KDSK & The Food Depot!
Get more info: https://www.bbb.org/article/events/32977-2026-shred-day
More info: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/special-events-festivals/albuquerques-birthday-celebration
Roberto Minczuk Music Director
Catalina Cuervo soprano
Olga Perez Flora soprano
Amy Owens soprano
Strauss Don Juan
Golijov Suite from Ainadamar, based on the life of Federico García Lorca
Bizet Selections from Carmen: Overture, “Habanera,” “Card Trio”
Delibes “Flower Duet” from Lakmé
Chabrier España
Torroba “La Petenera” from La Marchenera
Strauss Der Rosenkavalier—Final Trio
An evening of passion, power, and unforgettable voices! Join the NMPhil for The Three Sopranos, a spectacular showcase of operatic brilliance and orchestral drama. Featuring the dazzling vocal talents, this program brings beloved arias and ensembles to life in an unforgettable night at the symphony. Experience the fiery spirit of Bizet’s Carmen with selections including the Overture, Habanera, and the dramatic Card Trio. Be transported by the lush beauty of Delibes’ Flower Duet and the shimmering elegance of Strauss’ Final Trio from Der Rosenkavalier. The program also features Osvaldo Golijov’s Suite from Ainadamar, a powerful and poetic tribute to the life of Federico García Lorca, and colorful orchestral works including Strauss’ thrilling Don Juan, Chabrier’s exuberant España, and Torroba’s evocative La Petenera.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM
WaFd Insurance Group | 5601 Office Blvd., Suite 400 |
Albuquerque, NM
Lunch provided. Seating is limited.
Every year, thousands of New Mexico employers sit across the table from their carrier, accept a 10–18% renewal increase, and walk away believing they had no other choice.
They did.
They just didn't know it.
The traditional insurance buying process is designed to keep employers in the dark. Carriers control your claims data, set the renewal number, and profit from your silence. Without transparency, you can't challenge what you're charged — and without alternatives, you can't leave.
That changes on April 22nd. Join Will "Bull" Belletto (VP of Employee Benefits, WaFd Insurance Group & NM First Health Rosetta Advisor), Robert McCollins (CEO, Employers Healthcare Alliance), and Ryan Garner, PharmD (Owner, Apothicor Wellness) for a free, no-fluff Lunch & Learn built specifically for Albuquerque employers who are ready to stop accepting renewals as inevitable.
THE COST OF DOING NOTHING: A fully-insured plan trending at 10% annually costs 61% more after five years. A self-funded or captive alternative at 4% trend costs 22% more over the same period. That 39-point gap is not an abstraction — on 50 employees it's $75,000+ per year. On 100+, it reshapes your margins.
Every year you wait, the gap widens.
YOUR FREE CLAIMS DATA ANALYSIS
HERE IS HOW IT WORKS: Every registered attendee is eligible to receive a no-cost claims data analysis before the event. To participate, simply submit an employee and dependent census — a list of who is currently on your health plan. That is all we need to show you where your health dollars are actually going and whether you are overpaying on your current fully-insured plan. Want to go deeper?
If you also share your current plan details, we will run it through the Health Rosetta Plan Grader — an independent scoring tool that benchmarks your plan against best-in-class alternatives and shows you exactly where you are leaving money on the table. This is the data your carrier has never shown you. You will have it in hand before you walk in the door. WHAT YOU WILL WALK AWAY WITH: — Your own personalized claims data analysis — at no charge — showing where your health dollars are going and whether you are overpaying
An optional Health Rosetta Plan Grader score benchmarking your current plan against alternatives
— A clear picture of how the traditional insurance buying process works against you
— The 5-year cost comparison: fully insured at 10% trend vs. self-funded at 4% trend
— Strategies to use your own data to challenge your next renewal
— A framework for evaluating self-funded, level-funded, and captive options for groups of 30–300
— Pharmacy cost strategies that reduce spend without disrupting employee care
THIS IS NOT A SALES PITCH. It is a data conversation and you will leave with your own numbers in hand.
IDEAL FOR: CFOs, business owners, HR directors, and finance leaders at companies with 30–300 employees on their health plan. Fully-insured groups of any carrier welcome. REGISTER & SUBMIT YOUR CENSUS: Email williamb@wafdinsurance.com with the subject line "I'm In" to reserve your seat. Once registered, you will receive simple instructions for submitting your employee and dependent census to receive your free analysis prior to the event. Space is limited. Lunch is on us.
American Indian Week concludes with a Round Dance in the IPCC courtyard. The Round Dance brings communities together to share songs and stories, and to have fun! Join our celebration with songs full of love, loss, and humor and mark the end of American Indian Week with a day of warmth and community.
