Location, Phone, and Hours


123 E. Marcy Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-955-6334
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Johanna Nelson
Director, Office of Economic Development
jcnelson@santafenm.gov

Casey Dalbor
Business Growth Manager
cjdalbor@santafenm.gov

Loretta S. Olguin
Business Operations Manager 
lsolguin@santafenm.gov

Lizzy Portillo
Economic Development Specialist
emportillo@santafenm.gov

Eric Renz-Whitmore
Economic Development Specialist
edrenzwhitmore@santafenm.gov

Terry Lease
Asset Development Manager
tjlease@santafenm.gov

Nina Nguyen (FKA Sisneros)
Asset Development Associate
nasisneros@santafenm.gov

We’re on a mission to grow, connect, and support Santa Fe’s business community.

We do this by connecting you to the resources you need to thrive as a business or entrepreneur in Santa Fe and by bringing our business community together to share knowledge, skills, and tools. 

Consider us your local business support team! We can help you with:

  • Financing, loans, and grants
  • Technical assistance, planning, and marketing
  • City policies, permitting, and business licensing
  • Job training and development
  • Real estate opportunities
  • Industry events
  • Local ecosystems

We want to help, and today is a great day to reach out to us. Email us at contactoed@santafenm.gov, or browse the sidebar to contact a specific team member. Se habla Español. 

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