South Valley Economic Development Center

Oh, so you're thinking I'm writing this because the place is hosting the inaugural Yelp Helps event today, right? And you're obviously thinking, Well of course he's giving the place five stars. And you're right about the former. But you're wrong about the latter.Okay, I'm a sucker for nonprofits. I am. I get giddy about doing humanitarian work because I figure it comes down to this: you're born, you live, you die, what did you do with all of that time? Sell snack chips? Watch football? Show off your tribal tattoos? Seriously, yo, did you make the world a better place when you left it? Um...The SVEDC encompasses everything you wish you were doing while you watched the latest episode of Survivor and checked on Lindsay Lohan's Twitter posts. From TEDxABQ to The Mixing Bowl (a community kitchen for organizations feeding those in need), the place supports the south valley in countless ways. So many great things are happening here, in a community that knows Burque better than anyone else. So yeah, I'm pimping this biz.The five stars are awarded to the people, the everyday persons that inhabit this wonderful space. Come visit, please, even if you can't make the event. They'll show you around and give you the skinny on getting active in this great neighborhood and the city at large. Five people stars. Salud!

Just visited the Sandbox coworking space here for the first time today; been meaning to try it for a while. Great little space, nice couches, chairs, desks; even a counter where you can work while standing. The people here seem very friendly; I think they may start accepting Dwolla as payment soon as well.$5 for a day pass puts them in the category of coworking spaces that I can use regularly on my budget without worrying overmuch; the only other one for that price I know of here in ABQ is TechLove in Nob Hill. The building is beautiful and houses a number of other great resources helping small businesses and startups that I haven't even fully explored yet, and am looking forward to doing in the near future. But the coworking space is great. Great alternative to TechLove without breaking the bank.