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.Â
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.
SHOWCASING THE HEART OF ABQ: Mayor leads UNM deans on tour to highlight Downtown campus expansion possibilities
On May 28, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller took several University of New Mexico deans on a tour of Downtown to explore the possibility of a ...
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KEEPING THE MOMENTUM: City allocates opioid settlement funds to Gateway Center projects
On May 28, the City Council and Mayor’s Office signed legislation that allocates $4.5 million from the opioid settlement to fund three Gateway Center projects. ...
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THAT’S A WRAP: Leadership Albuquerque Class of 2025 completes 10-month program
The 2025 Leadership Albuquerque cohort participated in a full day for its last day on May 19. Over four decades the Chamber’s Leadership Albuquerque ...
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EDUCATION IS KEY:Â Chamber praises Albuquerque Public Schools for its leadership and strides in student success
On May 25, Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Terri Cole, GACC Board Chair Del Esparza and Education Bold Issue Group (BIG) Chair ...
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WOOF! WOOF! WOOF!: Chamber leaders hear from UNM Athletics Director Fernando Lovo, Men’s Basketball Coach Eric Olen
On May 22, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors were introduced to University of New Mexico Men’s Basketball Coach Eric Olen ...
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HOT-BUTTON ISSUE:Â Chamber opposes N.M. Environmental Improvement Board’s Heat Illness and Injury Prevention proposal
On May 22, at its Board of Directors meeting, Bruce Stidworthy, GACC Local Government Affairs chair, introduced the board to the Heat Illness and ...
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FLYING HIGH:Â Kirtland Air Fiesta 2025 to feature aerial demonstrations, static displays
Kirtland Air Force Base will host its annual Air Fiesta 2025 on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1. Attendees can look forward to a ...
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CHAMBER ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP:Â GACC Board of Directors approves full slate of committees, officers
At the May 22 Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting, the board approved Peter Lorenz, Unirac Inc. CEO, as the incoming Board Chairman ...
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THE FUTURE IS NOW: Lovelace Women’s Hospital robot-naming contest leads to visit, career advice for Bel-Air first-graders
On May 15, Lovelace Women’s Hospital invited the students of Bel-Air Elementary school to name its new daVinci5 surgical robot. The winner is ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Condé Nast Traveler includes Albuquerque in its ‘19 Best Family Vacation Spots in the United States’
Albuquerque has received some international attention — thanks to Condé Nast Traveler. The publication recently released its 19 Best Family Vacation Spots in ...
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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