Local companies in the market are responsible for up to 80% of future new jobs. AREA offers a robust Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Support Program that includes business outreach, focused workforce and talent attraction tools, informational events and webinars, public relations and marketing support.  

AREA’s Business Retention & Expansion Support Program is a free service designed identify the needs of local employers and connect you with resources and solutions to remove barriers to growth. We help companies access local incentive services and facilitate connections to regional and state level tax incentive and grant programs. 

Central to the program is an in-person visit where WE come to YOU at your business. To schedule your one hour visit, contact Beth Waldrip, Business Retention and Expansion Manager.

A late February BRE visit revealed a local manufacturer planned to relocate and expand into a neighboring state. The AREA team quickly mobilized its Economic Development partners to incentivize Alstate Steel to remain and expand operations in their current South Valley location. 

 “Our decision to stay in New Mexico was not based solely on incentives, but on the expertise of the state and local team, your leaders, and the ability to move quickly and partner with us for everyone’s success. That has stuck with me,” Alstate Steel President Jeff Wallis said. “The culture that I have always expressed in my companies is to care about our clients.”

Has your company experienced a decline in sales and employment levels due to the adverse effects of foreign competition?  If so, you might qualify for assistance in marketing, manufacturing, engineering, finance, employee training, or product development from the Southwest Trade Adjustment Assistance Center.