Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Briana Montano-Baca, Center Director
LCC SBDC
366 Luna Drive
Las Vegas, NM 87701
505-454-5349
www.nmsbdc.org
New Leader at the SBDC at Luna Community College
Las Vegas, New Mexico – Luna Community College proudly announces the appointment of Briana
Montano-Baca as the new Center Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The SBDC at LCC serves San Miguel, Mora, Guadalupe, and Colfax County. With an extensive background in marketing, business management, and entrepreneurship, Montano-Baca brings a wealth of experience and passion for supporting small businesses to her new role. In her capacity as Center Director, Montano-Baca will lead the SBDC team in providing invaluable resources, guidance, and support to entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout the community and surrounding areas. Her leadership will play a pivotal role in fostering economic growth and innovation in the region.
Montano-Baca’s career is marked by a dedication to empowering individuals to achieve their entrepreneurial
dreams. With a solid foundation of education and experience in entrepreneurship, she is poised to leverage her expertise to further the SBDC’s mission of driving small business success.
“I am excited to move into the role of Center Director of the Small Business Development Center at Luna
Community College,” said Briana Montano-Baca. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and I
am committed to providing them with the resources and guidance they need to thrive. Together with the talented NMSBDC team, I look forward to making a meaningful impact on the entrepreneurial landscape of Northern New Mexico.”
Montano-Baca holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Texas Tech University and a Master of Business Administration degree from New Mexico Highlands University. Her professional journey has equipped her with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing small business owners, making her a continued valuable asset to the SBDC team. “Briana has demonstrated an unwavering enthusiasm and unparalleled commitment to the Luna Community
College service area since becoming a part of the NMSBDC program,” said Adriene Gallegos, NMSBDC
Associate State Director. “Her dedication to our mission and vision has been nothing short of exemplary. We are Las Vegas Small Business Development Center Member of the New Mexico Small Business Development Center Network366 Luna Drive • Las Vegas • 505-454-5349 incredibly excited about the future of this center under Briana’s leadership. Her vision, passion, and dedication will undoubtedly propel us to new heights, inspiring innovation and excellence every step of the way.” For more information about the Small Business Development Center at Luna Community College, please visit
www.nmsbdc.org/las-vegas or contact 505-454-5349.
The New Mexico Small Business Development Center Network (NMSBDC) was established in 1989 through a partnership with the US Small Business Administration, the State of
New Mexico, the New Mexico Association of Community Colleges, and the New Mexico Association of Independent Community Colleges. The NMSDC Network State Office is
located on the campus of the Santa Fe Community College in Santa Fe, NM. The program provides no cost business consulting and low-cost business training to entrepreneurs
throughout the state. Strategically located in 24 communities and serving all 33 counties throughout New Mexico, NMSBDC’s consultants bring over 773 years of combined small
business management and ownership expertise and have helped to create more than 25,000 jobs in the state since NMSBDC’s inception. Entrepreneurs have access to subject matter
experts in everything from accounting to social media and franchising to e-commerce. For more information visit NMSBDC.org
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