El Calvario United Methodist Church – Immigrant Advocacy Center is conveniently located at the intersection of the Las Cruces Downtown Arts and Cultural District and the Mesquite Historic District. The Economic Development and Culture Programming Department focuses on developing economic opportunities for entrepreneurs through the incubation kitchen by providing support and the infrastructure needed to get their business started. This department is also committed to providing culturally inclusive community programming and engaging with issues such as affordable housing, support for local artists, food deserts, public history, legal services, and contributing to the creative economy. Food is a central part of culture, and the commercialization of food has sustained families and communities over centuries. Our incubation kitchen continues that legacy of allowing local small business entrepreneurs to continue finding creative and delicious ways to contribute to the creative economy through their connection to food. The incubator kitchen is also affordable, creating access to a commercial space that eliminates the costly overhead barrier that prevents many small businesses from starting and/or growing.