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Santa Fe’s economic development plans target small‑business navigation, broadband and workforce supports
Summary
The Office of Economic Development outlined FY26 priorities including a small‑business navigator program, expanded business finance fairs, industry convenings, a Wi‑Fi/broadband access plan and ARPA‑funded grant programs to support startups, workforce training and downtown coordination.
Santa Fe’s Office of Economic Development told the Finance Committee on Tuesday it will use ARPA and local funds to expand business support, workforce training and digital‑access programs aimed at helping local businesses scale.
Johanna Nelson, director of the Office of Economic Development, presented a strategic overview and said the office encumbered about $3 million in ARPA funds for workforce development, Wi‑Fi access and small‑business programs. “The purpose and the mission of our office is to create the conditions that our community can allow for our residents to have economic opportunity to thrive,” Nelson said.
What the office will do
Major FY26 goals described by staff include launching a small‑business navigator program (run with New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead program), reinstating an entrepreneurial resource map, running quarterly business…
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