UNM Rainforest Innovations

UNMRI & SCORE Office Hours - September
2023-09-29 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Lobo Rainforest Building, 101 Broadway Blvd NE, Suite 1100, 87102, United States
Learn more and Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unmri-score-office-hours-september-tickets-713863323417?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
About this event
SCORE mentors will be available for one-on-one, confidential discussions and mentoring to inventors, students, and start-up companies at the Lobo Rainforest Building.
SCORE’s mentors (https://albuquerque.score.org/) are successful business people and entrepreneurs who want to give back to the community by helping other entrepreneurs become and stay successful. SCORE has been helping small businesses start and grow in the Albuquerque area for over 50 years through mentoring and workshops and seminars. SCORE is the largest National resource partner of the Small Business Administration (SBA) with about 11,000 SCORE volunteers sharing their time and talents to help America’s small businesses.
Please email cmichaliszyn@innovations.unm.edu with any questions.

Theses are in-person office hours at the Lobo Rainforest Building.
Walk-ins are welcome but registration preferred. Visit the EventBrite page to register and select the one-hour time frame you plan to stop by. These are open hours, therefore, time frames are for check-in only and not an exact appointment time. The door will be locked, but the front desk can buzz you in when you arrive. Please make sure to park in the designated spaces on the far west side of the building.

NM Rainforest - UNM-Taos HIVE Entrepreneur & Community Engagement Event
2023-08-31 17:30 - 19:30 | UNM-Taos HIVE, 1146 Gusdorf Road, Taos, NM, 87571
Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nm-rainforest-unm-taos-hive-entrepreneur-community-engagement-event-tickets-687269610907?aff=oddtdtcreator

About this Event:
Come join community members & entrepreneurs from Taos and surrounding areas to support and engage with the local entrepreneurial ecosystem!
At this event we will:

Come together as a community in support of our local entrepreneurs
Hear a practice pitch from a local entrepreneur
Network and learn how to “work the room” from University Center Mentor, Stacy Sacco
Participate in a listening session – What are your needs as an entrepreneur running and growing your business in northern New Mexico
Build and grow our local entrepreneurial ecosystem!

About the New Mexico Rainforest University Center:
The University Center program is funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration to provide entrepreneurial training and technical assistance to individuals or small businesses who are looking to start or grow their idea. The New Mexico Rainforest University Center provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance at the University of New Mexico main and branch campuses as well as to community members throughout the state of New Mexico.

New Mexico Rainforest Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program:

UNM Rainforest Innovations and the Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program are hosting Community & Entrepreneur Engagement Events to help promote and nurture entrepreneurial ecosystems in tribal New Mexico.
Building from the foundation of the NM Rainforest EDA University Center Program, the New Mexico Rainforest Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program provides entrepreneurial support to coal-impacted and tribal communities throughout New Mexico in an effort to promote entrepreneurship as a means for economic development and job growth in historically under-served communities.
These events are free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged. If you would like to learn more about the Tribal Entrepreneurship Program and get connected with a Tribal Liaison, please contact Cecilia Pacheco at cpacheco@innovations.unm.edu.

Program funded by a grant administered by the Economic Development Administration

NM Rainforest Seminar - Confident Pitching and Presenting
2023-08-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Lobo Rainforest Building, 101 Broadway Blvd NE, Suite 1100, 87102, United States
Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nm-rainforest-seminar-confident-pitching-and-presenting-tickets-642279233477?aff=oddtdtcreator

New Mexico Rainforest University Center Seminar Series
UNM Rainforest Innovations and the Innovation Academy are hosting their summer 2023 University Center Seminar series. The New Mexico Rainforest University Center provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance at the University of New Mexico main and branch campuses. The webinars are free and open to the UNM community and the public via web access, but registration is required. A certificate program in entrepreneurial capabilities is available to UNM students and community members thru UNM’s Innovation Academy. If interested in the certificate program as part of the seminar series, please contact Cecilia Pacheco at cpacheco@innovations.unm.edu
This HYBRID event is offered in-person at the Lobo Rainforest Building and virtually via Zoom. Join using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87100968579

About this Event:
Passionate entrepreneurs spend so much time working on their business ventures, but can often feel nervous and tongue-tied when asked to pitch to investors or speak about their businesses in public forums. Join High Performance Coach Ingela Onstad to learn skills to manage anxiety, present clear content, and to use our voices and bodies confidently in high pressure situations.

About Ingela Onstad:
Ingela Onstad is a High Performance Coach for attorneys, performing artists, executives, and other professionals who are in the public eye.
Her coaching business, Courageous Artistry, supports high performing individuals in their quest to perform at the top of their abilities when in front of the public by working on skills to target voice, body, anxiety-management, and mindset.
Ms. Onstad is a board-certified coach, a licensed psychotherapist, and a professional opera singer who has enjoyed a varied international career in opera, concert work, and contemporary music. She utilizes tools from psychotherapy and the entertainment industry to help clients shine in front of crowds. Recent speaking opportunities include the Duke University Voice Care Center, the Washington D.C. Bar Association Small Firms Division, and the New Mexico Law Offices of the Public Defender.

About the New Mexico Rainforest University Center
The University Center program is funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration to provide entrepreneurial training and technical assistance to individuals or small businesses who are looking to start or grow their idea. The platform for the training will be e-commerce, designed to assist any business with its digital presence. The New Mexico Rainforest University Center provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance at the University of New Mexico main and branch campuses. The webinars are free and open to the UNM community and the public via in person or web access, but registration is required. A certificate program in entrepreneurial capabilities is available to UNM students and community members thru UNM’s Innovation Academy. If interested in the certificate program as part of the seminar series, please contact Cecilia Pacheco at cpacheco@innovations.unm.edu.

Program funded by a grant administered by the Economic Development Administration

Financial Mentoring with Steve Hoyer
2023-08-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Lobo Rainforest Building, 101 Broadway Blvd NE, Suite 1100, 87102, United States
Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/financial-mentoring-with-steve-hoyer-tickets-696343822117?aff=oddtdtcreator

About this Event:
Come to 1:1 mentoring (30-minute sessions) with Steve Hoyer to get your financial questions answered.
Financial Tune-up: “I don’t need to know your business to know your business’s financials.” All financial statements follow the same flow and format to allow for comparisons by investors. Income Statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flows, Capital Budgeting are the main financial tools used.
Make sure the forecasts and projections in your proposals are financially sound. Have your financials reviewed to be sure they are formatted in a manner investors, banks and lenders expect and require.
These are in-person office hours. Steve will be available to meet at the Lobo Rainforest Building. Register on EventBrite to select the half-hour time frame you plan to attend.

About Steve Hoyer
Steve Hoyer is a former CFO and Director of Finance in the Hopsitality and cannabis industries. He has extensive experience in building proposals, investment opportunities and project ROI’s. He has been involved in initial funding pitches as well as presenting budgets to Fortune 500 CFO’s. Steve has taught Finance as San Diego Community College and it was there he saw the need for Finance support for emerging companies.

About the New Mexico Rainforest University Center
The University Center program is funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration to provide entrepreneurial training and technical assistance to individuals or small businesses who are looking to start or grow their idea. The platform for the training will be e-commerce, designed to assist any business with its digital presence. The New Mexico Rainforest University Center provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance at the University of New Mexico main and branch campuses. The seminars are free and open to the UNM community and the public via in person or web access, but registration is required. A certificate program in entrepreneurial capabilities is available to UNM students and community members thru UNM’s Innovation Academy. If interested in the certificate program as part of the seminar series, please contact info@innovations.unm.edu with Subject: Entrepreneur Capabilities Certificate.

August Mentoring for Entrepreneurs with Mytegia Lee - UNM Gallup
2023-08-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Online via Zoom
Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/august-mentoring-for-entrepreneurs-with-mytegia-lee-unm-gallup-tickets-657974518497?aff=oddtdtcreator
About this event:
Come to virtual 1:1 mentoring with Mytegia Lee where she will provide guidance, coaching, perspective, and connections to enhance entrepreneurship and connections to resources at UNM and in the community. There are many resources available to those who have ideas that they may want to turn into a business! Join Mytegia on Zoom and learn more about what is available and which connections are the best fit for you.
If you have an idea for a new business or would like to expand your business, Mytegia is available to you as a resource for discussions and mentoring on how to move forward.
Note: These are VIRTUAL office hours, please register to select the time frame when you can attend your meeting on Zoom. After you register, a Zoom link and calendar invitation will be emailed to you.
About Mytegia:
Ms. Lee is the Executive Director of the Southwest Native Assets Coalition (SNAC). Prior to joining SNAC she worked in the commercial banking and financing services industry providing credit analysis, financial education as well as small dollar loan origination and servicing throughout western New Mexico. Her diligence, attention to detail, commitment to customer service reflect her sincere interest in helping rural households secure optimal economic outcomes. Prior to working in the financial services industry, Ms. Lee worked as a social services liaison for the Eastern Agency of the Navajo Nation providing community members access to burial assistance, low-income home energy assistance, and other emergency funding. Ms. Lee is bi-lingual, a skilled silversmith and rancher and mother of three. Ms. Lee is from the community of Manuelito and is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation.
About the New Mexico Rainforest University Center
The University Center program is funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration to provide entrepreneurial training and technical assistance to individuals or small businesses who are looking to start or grow their idea. The platform for the training will be e-commerce, designed to assist any business with its digital presence. The New Mexico Rainforest University Center provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance at the University of New Mexico main and branch campuses. The seminars are free and open to the UNM community and the public via in person or web access, but registration is required. A certificate program in entrepreneurial capabilities is available to UNM students and community members thru UNM’s Innovation Academy. If interested in the certificate program as part of the seminar series, please contact Matthew Salcido at msalcido@innovations.unm.edu.

July Mentoring for Entrepreneurs with Mytegia Lee - UNM Gallup
2023-07-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Online via Zoom
Learn more and Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/july-mentoring-for-entrepreneurs-with-mytegia-lee-unm-gallup-tickets-657970536587?aff=oddtdtcreator
About this event
Come to virtual 1:1 mentoring with Mytegia Lee where she will provide guidance, coaching, perspective, and connections to enhance entrepreneurship and connections to resources at UNM and in the community. There are many resources available to those who have ideas that they may want to turn into a business! Join Mytegia on Zoom and learn more about what is available and which connections are the best fit for you.
If you have an idea for a new business or would like to expand your business, Mytegia is available to you as a resource for discussions and mentoring on how to move forward.
Note: These are VIRTUAL office hours, please register to select the time frame when you can attend your meeting on Zoom. After you register, a Zoom link and calendar invitation will be emailed to you.

About Mytegia:
Ms. Lee is the Executive Director of the Southwest Native Assets Coalition (SNAC). Prior to joining SNAC she worked in the commercial banking and financing services industry providing credit analysis, financial education as well as small dollar loan origination and servicing throughout western New Mexico. Her diligence, attention to detail, commitment to customer service reflect her sincere interest in helping rural households secure optimal economic outcomes. Prior to working in the financial services industry, Ms. Lee worked as a social services liaison for the Eastern Agency of the Navajo Nation providing community members access to burial assistance, low-income home energy assistance, and other emergency funding. Ms. Lee is bi-lingual, a skilled silversmith and rancher and mother of three. Ms. Lee is from the community of Manuelito and is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation.
About the New Mexico Rainforest University Center
The University Center program is funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration to provide entrepreneurial training and technical assistance to individuals or small businesses who are looking to start or grow their idea. The platform for the training will be e-commerce, designed to assist any business with its digital presence. The New Mexico Rainforest University Center provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance at the University of New Mexico main and branch campuses. The seminars are free and open to the UNM community and the public via in person or web access, but registration is required. A certificate program in entrepreneurial capabilities is available to UNM students and community members thru UNM’s Innovation Academy. If interested in the certificate program as part of the seminar series, please contact Cecilia Pacheco at cpacheco@innovations.unm.edu

Rainforest Mentor Office Hours with Stacy Sacco - July
2023-07-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Lobo Rainforest Building, 101 Broadway Blvd NE, Suite 1100, 87102, United States
Learn more and Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rainforest-mentor-office-hours-with-stacy-sacco-july-tickets-658135820957?aff=oddtdtcreator
Come to 1:1 mentoring (30-minute sessions)with Stacy Sacco where he will provide guidance, coaching, perspective, and connections to enhance entrepreneurship and connections to resources at UNM and in the community.There are many resources available to those who have ideas that they may want to turn into a business! Come by and learn more about what is available and which connections are the best fit for you.These are hybrid office hours. Stacy will be available to meet IN-PERSON at the Lobo Rainforest Building or VIRTUALLY via Zoom depending on your own personal preferences.Register to select the half-hour time frame you plan to attend. After registration, we will confirm you preference of attending in-person or online.
A Zoom link will be emailed to you if you plan to attend online.

About Stacy
For the past 20 years, Mr. Stacy Sacco has taught entrepreneurial studies at the UNM Anderson School of Management, and served as the Director of the UNM Small Business Institute. He currently is the President of Sacco Connections, a management consulting firm, and hosts a free, informational website, with 3,000+ links to local jobs, events and resources.

About the New Mexico Rainforest University Center
The University Center program is funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration to provide entrepreneurial training and technical assistance to individuals or small businesses who are looking to start or grow their idea. The platform for the training will be e-commerce, designed to assist any business with its digital presence. The New Mexico Rainforest University Center provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance at the University of New Mexico main and branch campuses. The seminars are free and open to the UNM community and the public via in person or web access, but registration is required. A certificate program in entrepreneurial capabilities is available to UNM students and community members thru UNM’s Innovation Academy. If interested in the certificate program as part of the seminar series, please contact info@innovations.unm.edu with Subject: Entrepreneur Capabilities Certificate.

NM Rainforest Webinar - Brand Story Navigator: Power Hour
2023-07-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Online via Zoom
Learn more and Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nm-rainforest-webinar-brand-story-navigator-power-hour-tickets-640648887067?aff=oddtdtcreator
New Mexico Rainforest University Center Seminar Series
UNM Rainforest Innovations and the Innovation Academy are hosting their summer 2023 University Center Seminar series. The New Mexico Rainforest University Center provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance at the University of New Mexico main and branch campuses. The webinars are free and open to the UNM community and the public via web access, but registration is required. A certificate program in entrepreneurial capabilities is available to UNM students and community members thru UNM’s Innovation Academy. If interested in the certificate program as part of the seminar series, please contact Cecilia Pacheco at cpacheco@innovations.unm.edu
This webinar is offered virtually via Zoom. Join using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88163653136

About this Event:
Why does your business exist? Who’s the hero of your brand story? How do you connect with customers? Learn the basics of Brand Voice, and leverage your unique story for effective & consistent brand messaging. Whether it’s just you or a whole team; whether you’re conceptualizing, building, growing, or rebranding—here’s where you mine & refine your brand story into marketing jetfuel. More details here.

About Paul Blumer:
Paul Blumer is the founder of Quillpower and an ABQ convert of 2 years. He has a Master’s degree in narrative writing, and teaching experience in public schools and undergrad creative writing. When he’s not helping businesses connect with their audience, he can be found climbing walls (rock or plastic), cooking, traveling, reading, or writing novels.

About the New Mexico Rainforest University Center
The University Center program is funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration to provide entrepreneurial training and technical assistance to individuals or small businesses who are looking to start or grow their idea. The platform for the training will be e-commerce, designed to assist any business with its digital presence. The New Mexico Rainforest University Center provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance at the University of New Mexico main and branch campuses. The webinars are free and open to the UNM community and the public via in person or web access, but registration is required. A certificate program in entrepreneurial capabilities is available to UNM students and community members thru UNM’s Innovation Academy. If interested in the certificate program as part of the seminar series, please contact Cecilia Pacheco at cpacheco@innovations.unm.edu.

Program funded by a grant administered by the Economic Development Administration
