DreamSpring to Host Community Open House on Dec. 12Albuquerque, N.M. — DreamSpring will host a community open house on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m. at itsheadquarters in Albuquerque's historic Sawmill neighborhood. The gathering will bring together entrepreneurs, partners, supporters, and neighbors to celebrate New Mexico's small business community and recognize the retirement of Founder and Strategic Advisor Anne Haines after more than three decades of service. The event is free and open to the public. Guests will have the opportunity to meet DreamSpring staff and board members, hear stories from local entrepreneurs, and learn how the organization's lending and education programs support small business owners across the region. The celebration will also highlight the ongoing work of the DreamUp Fund, which fuels financial education and access to affordable capital for emerging and established entrepreneurs. Sponsorships are available for organizations and individuals who would like to support DreamSpring's mission and honor Anne's contributions to New Mexico's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Funds raised through the event will benefit the DreamUp Fund, which helps entrepreneurs access affordable loans, tailored coaching, and hands-on financial guidance. All are invited to help DreamSpring celebrate Anne Haines' legacy of leadership and small business' vital role in long-term economic mobility for families and communities across New Mexico. To RSVP for the free event or explore sponsorship opportunities, please visit dreamspring.org/open-house. Event Details: DreamSpring Community Open House Friday, December 12, 2025 3 to 6 p.m. DreamSpring Headquarters 2000 Zearing Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 About DreamSpring: DreamSpring is a nonprofit Community Development organization and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lender dedicated to propelling individual and family economic mobility and community wealth building by helping people start and grow small businesses. Founded in 1994, the organization provides rapid access to capital and customized wrap-around support to entrepreneurs and nonprofits in 27 states. To date, DreamSpring has issued more than 47,925 loans totaling over $582 million to small businesses that support an estimated 67,800 jobs. Learn more at DreamSpring.org. Link: http://dreamspring.org/open-house Submitted: 11/25/25 Article By: DreamSpring |