TAOS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP
PO Box 1389, Taos, NM 87571 www.tcedc.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: The organization was formed in 1987. Its mission is supporting land, food, water, and the cultures of the people of northern New Mexico through the design and implementation of community and economic development programs and projects.

TCEDC Operations/Programs: The Companys most recent statistics show that it has assisted over 781 clients and created or retained 42 jobs. The programs provide technical and marketing assistance, specialty training, and guidance in the preparation of business plans.Training to other organizations and non profits working on grassroots community development and food system development locally, regionally, and nationally.Garden and Greenhouse-TCEDC offers training to youth in the area of sustainable agricultural and environmental food production.Outreach, information, and referral staff assist clients via phone conversations. At least 5 calls daily, 150 calls per month, or 1,800 calls per year.Additionally, on site one on one assistance was provided to over 35 clients per month or 420 in 2019.TCEDC is also the host/sponsor for the Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance (NAFSA) as well as for the Slow Food Turtle Island(SFTI)group, both national/international organizations working on health and economic opportunities for their communities. NAFSA is a newly formed national organization (501(C)(3). NAFSA was granted 501(c)(3) status on February 6, 2015.

Small Business Direct Services and Training: The services provided from the Business Park have continued to provide technical assistance to over 140 business clients at no charge. These services include business planning, financial projections, marketing and product development. Specialized training courses have been developed for small businesses in specific sectors such as specialty foods, entrepreneurial training, and garden and nutritional workshops. In 2019, over 65 students attended and completed these courses. The statistics for 2019, showed that the organizations client and tenant base is comprised of 75% low income residents, 65% Hispanic, and over 12% Native American residents.

Business Park/Taos Food Center: This cooperative facility houses 1 senior and art oriented business and Taos County Economic Development Corporataion offices and a community classroom. These businesses provide employment for over 6 employees and provided education and skill training for over 120 local area residents in 2019. Training is provided at no cost for food processing businesses to develop marketing programs for specialty foods. Job site safety training was provided as well as basic business skills to small business entrepreneurs.Education and training was provided pursuant to the Food and Modernization Act to assist 65 food businesses with compliance and implementation.The food center is a 5,000 square foot commercial kitchen which provides food processing facilities and support to 30 local food processors. Each processor employs from 1-3 people totaling over 60 during 2019. Larger processors and food caterers have graduated from the food center to their own location and continue to provide employment. The Business Park is also a venue for multiple forums and workshops hosting 100 participants in 2019.The organization offers specialized education and training to food entrepreneurs through its Food Sector Opportunity Program (FSOP). Additional courses and other community driven workshops are offered on an ongoing basis. There were over 50 participants who attended these workshops in 2019.The food center offers nutritional and food preparation courses to the community providing training to over 50 participantsin 2019.

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