American Indian Business Enterprise Center
AIBE is a Native American Business Accelerator that helps support and grow Native Owned Businesses in New Mexico JOIN NOW!New Mexico’s American Indian Business Accelerator
The American Indian Business Enterprise at New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center seeks to fill in the knowledge gap of entrepreneurs at every stage of business development.
Mission
Built on collaboration and input of Native leadership. AIBE solicits input from Native organizations, stakeholders, business owners, and community members to provide equitable and inclusive delivery of culturally representative services.
Upcoming Events
AIBE Incubator Ribbon Cutting Event
November 4, 2022 10 am-12 pm
The Big Idea makerspace, Quality Business Center – 5101 College Blvd., Farmington, NM
AIBE- First Friday Networking Event, the event coincided with ABQ Artwalk in downtown Albuquerque. Attendees had the opportunity to network and vend.
Who Can Be A Member?
The American Indian Business Enterprise serves the 23 Pueblos and Tribes of New Mexico. AIBE provides services for students and community members alike.
Benefits of Membership
One on One Mentoring
Schedule a one-on-one meeting for general questions and mentoring.
Arrowhead Innovation Network
Clients get access to the AIN, a 50 person advising network. Schedule free virtual meetings with entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, marketing experts, engineers, accountants, graphic designers and more!
Entrepreneurial curriculum
AIBE members get access to online curriculum and trainings. Topics include customer discovery, marketing and more.
Funding Opportunity
Potential funding opportunities provided by AIBE and partners. Assistance is also provided for grants, government contracts and more.
Equipment, Software, Prototyping
Access to equipment and software, services include: 3D printing, 3d scanning. Include 3D printing, 3D scanning, Vinyl Cutting, AV equipment, Adobe Creative Suite, SolidWorks, prototyping, simulations, and other technical assistance.
Workspace
AIBE members have access to workspace. Workspace equipped with wifi, flat screen TV, webcams, and more.
Licensing Opportunity
AIBE members have opportunity to license IP technology. Reach out to an AIBE team member to learn more.
Internships available through a partnership with Indian Resource Development
If interested please email Rachel Livingston, Program Specialist at rlivin01@nmsu.edu
Internship Opportunity
Partners
Check out these Media Releases!
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American Indian Business Enterprise to Jumpstart Small Businesses in Native Communities Across New Mexico
Native entrepreneurs in New Mexico with strong business ideas and plans will now have greater access to resources, technology and training to build their dream business.
Senator Tom Udall
Thank you Senator Tom Udall for your support of Studio G NMSU’s new American Indian Business Enterprise (AIBE) program. This program will help American Indian Student Entrepreneurs throughout New Mexico!
Senator Martin Heinrich
Thank you Senator Martin Heinrich for your support of Studio G NMSU’s new American Indian Business Enterprise (AIBE) program! This program will help American Indian Student Entrepreneurs throughout New Mexico!
NMSU Arrowhead Center's American Indian Business Enterprise to offer business courses
Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University’s American Indian Business Enterprise is partnering with New Mexico Community Capital to host Financial Basic Business courses.
AIBE Staff
Meet our team!
Brooke Montgomery
AIBE Program Director
Rachel Livingston
Program Specialist
Caleb Foreman
AIBE Program Coordinator