Expert Connections. Each quarter SFBI and our ecosystem partners team with business experts to provide workshops and/or free micro-consultations in their area of expertise.
The program is open to businesses and startups in Santa Fe and surrounding areas who are seeking answers to their most pressing business questions.
2026 Dates & Topics:
January 6: Unlocking Startup Success with the Santa Fe Business Incubator
January 14: Founder Institute: Leveraging AI for Validation of Your Startup
January 15: Santa Fe Office of Economic Development & The Arrowhead Center: The Legacy Project
February 17, 24, & March 3: Founder Institute: Founder's Guide to Using AI (3 Sessions)
February 26: Santa Fe Office of Economic Development: Native American Business Roundtable
March 26: Santa Fe Office of Economic Development: Native American Business Roundtable
April 30: Santa Fe Office of Economic Development: Native American Business Roundtable
May 27: TBD
May 28: Santa Fe Office of Economic Development: Native American Business Roundtable
June 25: Santa Fe Office of Economic Development: Native American Business Roundtable
July 22: TBD
July 30: Santa Fe Office of Economic Development: Native American Business Roundtable
August 12: TBD
August 27: Santa Fe Office of Economic Development: Native American Business Roundtable
September 23: TBD
September 24: Santa Fe Office of Economic Development: Native American Business Roundtable
October 1: TBD
October 29: Santa Fe Office of Economic Development: Native American Business Roundtable
November 18: TBD
November 19: Santa Fe Office of Economic Development: Native American Business Roundtable
December 2: TBD
December 17: Santa Fe Office of Economic Development: Native American Business Roundtable
Email pr******@**bi.net for updates on upcoming opportunities.
Previous Experts:
Rick Thomson, The Yar Group - Manufacturing Expert
Corey Frasure, The Growth Coach of Albuquerque - Sales Management Expert
Tammy McCarty and Heather Beltran, JIT CFO - Financials Experts
Kelly Koepke - Professional Writer & Business Communication Expert
Craig Dill, Craig Dill & Associates - Business Problem-Solver and Productivity Expert
Estela Oms, Tally Up Accounting - Business Financials Expert
Priscilla Dakin, Dakin Business Group - Business Valuation, Buying, and Selling Expert
Kelly Stanhope, Stanhope & Clark Consulting - Professional Leadership & Communications Expert
Diane Villegas, Big Picture Marketing Strategies - Marketing and Branding Expert
Bob Mason, The Daedalus Group - Leadership Development Expert
