Economic Development Center

This project hopes to foster a startup spirit in Las Vegas, NM by creating jobs and supporting businesses in the community. Our values are invested in developing creative concepts and economic growth. Luna EDC empowers local entrepreneurs with the tools to realize the full business potential of their ideas. This is done by equipping them with the practical business advice and accessible capital needed in launching a startup venture or expanding an already successful businesses operation.

The Economic Development Center is an organization created by Luna Community College for Las Vegas community members. The center provides classes, workshops, one-on-one assistance, agricultural assistance services, a kitchen incubator, a makerspace initiative, and loans as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).

The activity center can serve as the starting point for public, private, and civic sector leaders. It will work in partnership with the community to leverage transformative placemaking investments that increase access to public and private amenities while promoting innovation and productivity. The center will effectively use the infrastructure to spread economic growth, health, and social benefits to the greater Las Vegas area.

The mission of the EDC is to stabilize and improve job opportunities in the city and county. Membership is made up of business owners, community leaders, government, non-profit development organizations and other stakeholders. EDC can be identified as the official economic development center for the City of Las Vegas and San Miguel County. The EDC also provides Business Plan Development assistance to project participants. With the power of the community and the help of loan financiers a center of this magnitude is achievable for Las Vegas.