Cloudcroft Brewing is 'Hop Stuff' in the Mountains
The brewery and pizza place is quickly building a following in Cloudcroft and beyond
- Years in Business: 2
- Type of Business: Brewery
- Number of Employees: 30
In just two years Cloudcroft Brewing Co. grew into the nightlife spot for locals and tourists in the tiny mountain village outside of Alamogordo. The brewery boasts five house beers on tap, and an extra seasonal beer, as well as pizza, salads and soups, to complement the nightly entertainment.
“It’s definitely become a local gathering spot. This town really needed something for locals, for tourists, for outdoor people to gather after their day of activities,” said co-owner Matt Willett.
With the help of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Cloudcroft Brewing Co. employed 30 people in its first two years and is already looking to expand.
“For the past 31 years, the NMSBDC Network has made a meaningful difference in the lives of New Mexicans by helping our clients start, grow, and sustain their businesses. We are proud to share our client’s success stories from across the state, these success stories are not just about up-and-coming small and existing businesses, but also the incredible people behind those businesses,” said Russell Wyrick, Executive State Director, NMSBDC Program.
Cloudcroft Brewing Co. was being recognized as a Star Business by the Small Business Development Center at New Mexico State University, Alamogordo. Star Businesses are recognized annually by the NMSBDC Network at a special banquet at La Fonda on the Plaza in Santa Fe. Lt. Gov. Howie Morales and radio personality Kiki Garcia are slated to co-host the event sponsored by Century Bank and The Loan Fund.
What: The 21st New Mexico Small Business Development Center Network Annual Star Business Recognition Program.
When: Feb. 10, 2020, from 5:30 to 7:30
Where: La Fonda in Santa Fe
The New Mexico Small Business Development Center Network (NMSBDC) was founded 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. Entrepreneurs have access to subject matter experts in everything from accounting to social media and franchising to e-commerce. For more information visit www.nmsmdc.org.
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