Santa Fe incubator offers business 101 tutorial to support local entrepreneurs

The Quality of Life Committee of the Santa Fe City Council convened on May 7, 2025, to discuss various community initiatives and updates. The meeting began with announcements of upcoming events aimed at enhancing local culture and business development.

First on the agenda was the announcement of an online tutorial titled "Business 101: Starting and Doing Business in Santa Fe," scheduled for May 14 from 11:30 AM to 1 PM. This workshop, organized by the Santa Fe business incubator, aims to guide participants through the process of obtaining business licenses and provide valuable resources from city and community partners to support business growth.

Next, the committee highlighted the opening of an exhibition at the community gallery, coinciding with the Santa Fe Literary Festival. The exhibition will showcase the art of the book, featuring Radius Books, a renowned Santa Fe-based art book publisher. Additionally, Santa Fe Poet Laureate Tommy Archuleta will participate in two free panels during the festival, alongside acclaimed poets Victoria Chang and Dana Levin.

The meeting also addressed the upcoming "Get to Know Your Creative City" community gatherings, which will begin on May 10 at the South Bridal Library. These gatherings will include talks and demonstrations by local heritage artists, starting with drum-making by the Herrera family from Cochiti Pueblo. Future sessions will feature tin workers and jewelry makers.

Furthermore, the committee noted the commencement of Native Fashion Week, produced by Swaya, alongside other significant events in May, including the Santa Fe International Literary Festival and the Native Treasure Indian Arts Festival.

Director Hammond Ball provided updates on community and domestic violence initiatives, as well as homelessness efforts. He reiterated the commitment made by Director Sanchez to secure an additional $2 million in grant funding for the upcoming fiscal year to support these critical areas.

The meeting concluded with a sense of excitement about the numerous cultural events and initiatives planned for the community, marking the beginning of what was referred to as "silly season," a time when various activities and celebrations come to life in Santa Fe.