The Leading Voice in Business
Our goal is to make our city and state a great place to start and grow a business and a safe, exciting place to work and raise a family.
Our Mission
We work with government, business, and community partners to promote and develop a welcoming business environment and thriving, diverse economy in New Mexico.
Plan of Action
The Chamber is working to transform Downtown Albuquerque, improve education, and make our city safer.
News & Updates
Find the latest news on important issues and updates on the Chamber’s programs, events, and work.
GO LOBOS! University of New Mexico ready to play Minnesota in Rate Bowl on Dec. 26
It’s been a season to be Lobo proud. The University of New Mexico football team will take on the Minnesota Gophers during the Rate Bowl ...
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MAKING AN (ECONOMIC) IMPACT: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta sees growth in attendance in 2025; 2026 event to celebrate Route 66
On Dec. 9, Visit Albuquerque hosted a webinar on the impact of the 2025 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in October. Tania Armenta, Visit Albuquerque president ...
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SHAKERS & STIRRERS: Holiday Party 2025! See some photos
The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce held its Shakers & Stirrers Holiday Party on Dec. 10 at the Marriott Pyramid North. It was a great ...
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City Announces New Leadership in Public Art Program
The city’s Department of Arts & Culture has selected Michael Ogilvie as its new Public Art Urban Enhancement Division manager following a competitive national search. ...
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New Light-Based Art Installations Illuminate Downtown
Nine temporary light-based art installations envisioned by local artists will activate City Brights III, a unique partnership between the Department of Arts & Culture’s Public ...
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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center receives national recognition from the American Indigenous Tourism Association
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) received the award for Best Cultural Heritage Experience from the American Indigenous Tourism Association. The award was announced at ...
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South Broadway Cultural Center Honors Our Lady of Guadalupe with Exhibit
The South Broadway Cultural Center’s annual exhibition commemorating the first apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe — when she introduced herself to Juan Diego as ...
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EVERYONE’S A LOBO: University of New Mexico to play Minnesota in Rate Bowl on Dec. 26; Ecks earn Mountain West honors
It’s been a season to be Lobo proud. On Sunday, the University of New Mexico football team was invited to play at the Rate Bowl ...
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Roundtable invites business community for input on fairgrounds plan in Albuquerque
The Chamber is encouraging its members to participate in a roundtable discussion regarding the best use of the fairgrounds in terms of helping businesses grow ...
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FOLLOW THE MONEY: LFC Virtual Briefing Sets the Stage for January Session
On Dec. 1, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce hosted a virtual briefing with Legislative Finance Committee Director Charles Sallee, who discussed New Mexico’s ...
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Advocacy
Explore the three areas that drive our advocacy for our investors and New Mexico businesses.
Downtown Transformation
The Downtown Transformation committee works with business, government, and community partners to revitalize and transform Downtown Albuquerque into the vibrant heart of our city – an area that is exciting, engaging, welcoming, and safe for businesses, residents, and visitors alike.
Education Reform
The Chamber’s Education Reform committee advocates for education policies and practices that will lead to a direct improvement in the academic achievement of students in public schools and give every child the opportunity to receive a high-quality education that adequately prepares them for success in college, the workforce, and life
Public Safety
Our Public Safety committee advocates for and helps implement local and state-level policies and practices that will result in a reduction in crime in Bernalillo County and a tough, strategic, fair, and sophisticated criminal justice system.
Connections
See how the Chamber helps its investors make important and timely connections
- to government officials and agencies, to other businesses, and to important resources.
Business to Government
The Chamber helps its investors navigate government more easily, including connecting businesses to government agencies when they have concerns or need help.
Business to Business
The Chamber provides ways to connect our business community making sure each of us benefits from what each of us does best.
Business to Resources
The Chamber provides exclusive benefits and resources – including important information, trainings, and meeting space – to our investors.
Initiatives
Explore how the Chamber helps develop leaders, build young readers, and better connect our business community statewide.
Leadership ABQ
Leadership ABQ develops knowledgeable and engaged civic leaders through a 10-month course that expands participants’ understanding of the most important issues facing our community.
Albuquerque Reads
ABQ Reads deploys hundreds of volunteers to help at-risk students in Albuquerque elementary schools improve their reading skills.
NM Roadrunners
The NM Roadrunners are goodwill ambassadors from ABQ’s business community who travel twice per year to other parts of the state to understand local issues and meet with local chambers, businesses, and community leaders