MfgDay 2024 Women in Mfg Open House at WESST

Visit WESST on October 25 to hear from three extraordinary women who are part of a changing business landscape.

Amanda Powers launched to provide locally-grown, high-quality gourmet and medicinal mushrooms. Chief Scientific Officer Janeth Pena leads 's research team in its mission to deliver powerful fluorescence technology that drives research and diagnostics to detect cancer. Veronica Fuller, owner of , has taken her company well beyond leashes and pet products and into contract sewing for multiple clients.

Hear from all three at 12:00 pm on October 25 during a short panel discussion called, "Women and Manufacturing at WESST," followed by guided tours of their companies. The event wraps up with a few remarks at 2:00 pm.

The businesses are residents of the WESST Enterprise Center, a mixed-use business incubation facility in east downtown Albuquerque. The Silver LEED-certified incubator is a hub for entrepreneurship and small business development in Albuquerque and beyond. The 37,000-square-foot facility offers state-of-the-art amenities and business assistance programs for up to 20 light manufacturing, service, professional and technology businesses.

offers a variety of free and low-cost consultations and training to help aspiring entrepreneurs and established business owners learn the skills to launch and sustain a small business. From instructor-led workshops to downloadable templates, spreadsheets, and helpful how-to articles on our small business blog, WESST online learning options offer the flexibility that today’s time- and money-constrained entrepreneurs need. WESST serves clients from virtually every industry and type of background, and services can be provided in both English and Spanish.

Register here for this Manufacturing Day event and get a behind-the-scenes look at three women-led businesses while learning about services available at the .

Mfg Day events in New Mexico are sponsored by New Mexico Manufacturing Extension Partnership and take place during the entire month of October.

Find all events at https://newmexicomep.org/manufacturing-day/

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