We activate life changing opportunities with Indigenous communities to achieve economic sovereignty.
NMCC bridges access to knowledge, technology, space, people and capital for Indigenous communities through economic and community development.
Founded in 2004, New Mexico Community Capital (NMCC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to build and support a more equitable future by providing economic and sustainability tools to Indigenous people in New Mexico, the Southwest, and the U.S.
Our Mission
Resilience Hub
Showcasing Indigenous Arts, Culture, and Entrepreneurship in Downtown Albuquerque.
NMCC is expanding to create a vibrant hub that celebrates Indigenous culture and fosters entrepreneurial growth. We provide intentional spaces for collaboration, supporting communities, organizations, and small businesses. This expansion is a key driver in the revitalization of downtown Albuquerque.
For rental inquiries, please contact our Resilience Hub Manager, Loni Bernally-Holyan, at loni@nmccap.org
Our Offerings
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Business & Marketing Essentials Course
Transform Your Business: Digital Research, Competitive Advantage, Financial Forecasting.
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Fiscal Sponsorship
Empowering Your Vision, Amplifying Your Impact.
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Tribal Economic Diversification
Tribal Economic Diversification | Growing Tribal Businesses from Vision to Sustainable Reality.
IndigiExchange Marketplace
IndigiExchange Marketplace
In need of a gift? Check out the IndigiExchange Marketplace!
Step into IndigiExchange, where your purchases directly fuel the rise of Indigenous entrepreneurs! Our dynamic Business & Marketing Essentials (BME) program equips participants with the digital savvy to thrive—mastering selling, pricing, marketing, and negotiation. We don't just teach; we invest, buying products upfront to guarantee fair profits. Every purchase you make ripples through our community, reinvesting in more products and sparking new businesses with vital micro-grants. Imagine the impact: since 2018, we've empowered over 700+ Native households across Indian Country with essential tech, expert guidance, and culturally rich tools. Join us in building a vibrant Indigenous economy, one purchase at a time!
The Future is Indigenous Women
The Future is Indigenous Women
“The Future Is Indigenous Women," a vibrant collaboration with Native Women Lead, is a joyful journey towards economic sovereignty. We're creating a flowing waterway of support, offering access to vital resources, nurturing mentorship, restorative healing and business retreats, and empowering financial and storytelling/marketing courses. Imagine a space where ancestral Indigenous economic systems are honored, where kinship and community thrive, and where success is measured by the well-being of our collective and land that shapes us. We're not just building businesses; we're weaving a future where Indigenous women lead with strength, joy, and ancestral wisdom. Join us in this beautiful movement!
NMCC IMPACT
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46 NEIR Graduates
Since launching in 2014, the Native Entrepreneur In Residence 6 month accelerator has demonstrated significant impact and created 265 jobs.
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Seed Funding
Invested a total of $1,488,495 in Seed Funding stipends, paid since 2014, for competition of Business & Marketing Essentials month long course.
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Business Tool Kits
540 Chrombooks provided since 2020, total value reinvested in community $188,710. Including custom NMCC Business Tool Kits provided to each participant in BME, totaling at $55,696.
New Mexico Community Capital YouTube
We provide classes and programs that are taught using supportive mentor-ship, peer learning, and culturally relevant curriculum. We support tribal agencies and organizations with specialized technical assistance and business services.
New Mexico Community Capital Media
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The NMCC Blog
The NMCC Blog offers a wide variety of great reads. From resources to success stories. Stay tuned for our latest post and read it while its fresh.
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NMCC Video Collection
Search through the NMCC Video Collection and stream our latest video content. Learn about our NEIR Program, watch our latest interviews right from YouTube.
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Live with NMCC News
Live with NMCC News! Stay informed and up to date on the latest current events and exciting developments happening within our community and beyond.
Make A Donation Today!
Help us cultivate an economy that truly honors the wisdom and innovation of Native entrepreneurs. Your generous donation directly supports New Mexico Community Capital's work in providing vital resources, impactful programs, and essential capital to our expanding network of Native business owners, supporting them at every stage of their journey.
Every contribution to New Mexico Community Capital is tax-deductible, making your support even more meaningful.
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