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.
COLLABORATION CONTINUES: Join the Chamber, CNM, AREA and New Mexico Independent Community Colleges in honoring Legislative Finance Committee
The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce is collaborating with Central New Mexico Community College, Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) and New Mexico Independent Community Colleges ...
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FIGHTING FOR A CAUSE: Chamber lends support to water regulation amendments
On July 3, Peter Lorenz, Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the board and CEO of Unirac Inc., and Terri Cole, GACC president and ...
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DEVELOPING KNOWLEDGEABLE AND ENGAGED CIVIC LEADERS: Leadership Albuquerque gearing up for 2025-2026 program
The 2025-2026 Leadership Albuquerque program doesn’t begin until September, so there’s still time to get in on the action. The eight-month program develops and ...
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BUILDING ON A PLAN: The Benefits of Gov. Lujan Grisham’s State Fair Initiative
Less than four months after the 2025 legislative session adjourned, the New Mexico State Fair Tax District Board has had its first meeting. The goal ...
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TWENTY-FOUR HOUR DESTINATION City of Albuquerque releases its Downtown 2050 Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan
Downtown revitalization. It’s a big undertaking, and the city is working toward it with the release of its Downtown 2050 Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan last ...
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60-DAY SESSION RESULTS:Â Chamber releases its 2025 Legislative Summary
The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce has released its 2025 Legislative Summary. The Chamber’s publication shows how it works with government, business and community partners to ...
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TEAM PLAYER: Incoming Chamber Board of Directors member Michael Kueker to serve as interim Lovelace Health System CEO
On June 19, Lovelace Health System announced that Michael Kueker, who currently serves as CEO of Lovelace Medical Group, has been appointed interim CEO of ...
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CHANGING OF LEADERSHIP: Unirac Inc. CEO Peter Lorenz steps up to chair Chamber Board of Directors; Esparza Advertising + Digital CEO Del Esparza completes one-year term
On Thursday, June 26, Del Esparza, Esparza Advertising + Digital CEO, was at the helm of his last meeting as chairman of the Greater Albuquerque ...
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HONORING A COMMUNITYÂ Greater Albuquerque Chamber presents 2025 Chamber and Legislative Awards
Mike Canfield, left, Chamber Membership Development chairman and president and CEO of Valliant Consulting Group, presented the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce’s Public Safety Advocate Award ...
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BUILDING A BETTER CITY: Construction begins on Central overpass as part of Rail Trail, project should last 10 months
On June 16, the city of Albuquerque began construction on the Downtown Central Avenue bridge crossing. It includes the creation of a pedestrian and bike ...
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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