We have officially moved into the Social Enterprise Center and celebrated the grand opening of the space. See a recap of both momentous occasions:
Hear from community members about how the Social Enterprise Center will transform economic equity in the South Valley.
The South Valley Social Enterprise Center is a public-private partnership that brought hundreds of construction jobs and more than 60 permanent, living wage jobs to the heart of Albuquerque’s South Valley. Built in a designated Opportunity Zone, the $4.5 million project houses textile/manufacturing, office space, and a community engagement hub.
The alternative economic development model includes a textile manufacturing social enterprise, an early learning center, a risograph studio, and 2-Generation place-based and national non-profits. This investment will allow the revitalization of a major property on Isleta Boulevard bringing much needed business development and family-centered programs to the South Valley.
With the help of CHI St. Joseph’s Children and ACCION NM, PCA renovated an existing structure at 722 Isleta Blvd. SW to create an Entrepreneurial Storefront Space. Upon completion of the South Valley Social Enterprise Center, this space will be used to support entrepreneurs that align with PCA’s community based participatory research.
Built with the help of CHI St. Joseph’s Children and ACCION NM!
