SMALL BUSINESS, HUGE IMPACT Nov. 26, 2025 SBDC at LCC Invites College Community to Celebrate Small Business Saturday
Submitted by: Briana Montaño-Baca, Director of Small Business Development Center Briana Montaño-Baca, Director of the Small Business Development Center at Luna Community College, is proud to invite all LCC faculty, staff, students, and the community of Las Vegas to participate in Small Business Saturday —a nationwide celebration of small and locally owned businesses. As the holiday season begins, this is a perfect moment for the college community to recognize the hard-working entrepreneurs who fuel our local economy and bring so much value to northern New Mexico. Created by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday takes place every year on the Saturday following Thanksgiving. The event encourages consumers across the country to “Shop
Photo Credit: Briana Montaño-Baca
From Left to Right: Kristi Safranek, Briana Montaño-Baca, Gloria Ortiz, Kayleigh Frater, and Amanda Nelson
Small” and show support for locally owned shops, restaurants, service providers, and artisans. These small businesses are vital to rural and urban communities alike, generating jobs, driving innovation, and keeping dollars circulating locally. When we shop small, we strengthen our communities from the inside out. This year, the SBDC at LCC is honored to serve as a designated Neighborhood Champion, helping raise awareness across campus and throughout the region about the importance of supporting small businesses. As a Neighborhood Champion, the SBDC engages directly with local entrepreneurs, shares resources, and encourages community participation in this national movement. The center works year-round to help local business owners start, grow, and thrive—Small Business Saturday simply amplifies that mission. On Saturday, November 29th, we invite everyone at LCC to celebrate Small Business Saturday by exploring and supporting the incredible businesses that make our community unique. From gift shops and boutiques to eateries, home-based businesses, and local artisans, there are countless opportunities to discover something new while making a meaningful impact. Every purchase—big or small—helps local families, supports local employment, and strengthens the economic resilience of our region.
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