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.
TIME TO GET ENCHANTED:Â New Mexico Roadrunners hit the road north for a trip through Los Alamos, Taos, Las Vegas and more
On Sept. 18-20, the New Mexico Roadrunners set off for a three-day trip to the Enchanted Circle. The annual trip is sponsored by the Greater ...
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PLANS COMING TOGETHER: Chamber shows support for city of Albuquerque’s effort for BID, TIF plans for Downtown
On Sept. 19, Del Esparza, Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce chairman and founder and CEO of Esparza + Digital Advertising; Terri Cole, GACC president and ...
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END OF AN ERA: Mike Canfield of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center set to retire in early 2025
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) announced that President and CEO Mike Canfield will be retiring from his position in the first quarter of 2025. ...
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BEAUTIFYING DOWNTOWN: City opens mural, plant wall retreat space for Downtown workers
The city of Albuquerque’s Municipal Development Department and Department of Arts & Culture celebrated a collaborative project that beautifies and activates an area of the ...
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GIVING PEOPLE A NEW START:Â Goodwill Industries of New Mexico reopens training center as The Opportunity Center
Goodwill Industries of New Mexico’s Opportunity Center reopened on Sept. 17. The renovated workforce training center will be known as The Opportunity Center. It is ...
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BRIDGING THE GAP:Â Aurora hosts summit on driverless-truck route across N.M.
The Chamber is always excited when its members are growing and expanding. And member Aurora Innovation Inc. is hosting a two-day Partner Summit where company leaders ...
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LET’S TALK LITERACY:Â ABQ Reads chair Michelle Donaldson in the news to talk about Chamber/APS program
Albuquerque Reads, a program of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Albuquerque Public Schools, relies on its many volunteer tutors to ...
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ATTENTION ON HEALTH CARE:Â Chamber expresses support for University of New Mexico Hospital mill levy on Nov. 5 ballot
Del Esparza, chairman of the board of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, and Terri Cole, GACC president and CEO, wrote an op-ed published in ...
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BUILDING BUSINESS:Â City has grant opportunity for minority businesses and entrepreneurs
The city of Albuquerque has an opportunity for Black/African American- and Native/Indigenous-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. The Ujima Collective offers training for established companies and start-ups interested ...
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EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY: ABQ Reads Chair Michelle Donaldson talks about APS literacy program
Albuquerque Reads, a program of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, relies on its many volunteer tutors to help some of our youngest students gain ...
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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
