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.
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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READING IS ‘FUN’DAMENTAL:Â Albuquerque Reads seeks volunteer tutors for school year
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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CREATING A NEW AVENUE:Â Indian Pueblo Cultural Center opens entrepreneur complex
On Aug. 23, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) opened the Indian Pueblo Entrepreneur Complex (IPEC). IPEC’s Commercial Kitchen will focus on supporting those in ...
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LETTING LIGHT IN:Â City launches Window to Opportunity grant to help businesses affected by vandalism
The city of Albuquerque has launched the Window to Opportunity grant to help businesses affected by vandalism. The program is a partnership between the Albuquerque ...
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ENVISIONING A BETTER FUTURE:Â APS Superintendent lays out district plan to improve student outcomes across the board
Last week, Albuquerque Public Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Gabriella Duran Blakey outlined her vision for the future during the first State of the District. The Greater Albuquerque ...
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EXPANDING COVERAGE:Â Star Medical Specialties opens Albuquerque office
On Aug. 22, Star Medical Specialties held the grand opening of its Albuquerque office, 5224 Second St. NW. Established in 1995, Star Medical Specialties has ...
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I-25 UPDATE: Ramp Closure on Montgomery Boulevard beginning Sept. 3
Beginning the night of Sept. 3, 2024, the westbound Montgomery Boulevard loop ramp to southbound Interstate 25 in Albuquerque will be permanently closed as part ...
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CELEBRATING A MILESTONE:Â Job Corps marks 60 years; Thousands of New Mexicans have been helped by program
On Aug. 19, Job Corps in Albuquerque celebrated its 60 years in helping young people achieve successful careers in the nation’s fastest-growing industries. The organization ...
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GETTING SOME INSIGHT:Â APD Homicide Unit Commander updates Chamber on department’s public safety plan
Last week, at the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors’ August meeting, Kyle Hartsock, commander of APD’s Homicide Unit, gave a presentation on ...
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READING IS ‘FUN’DAMENTAL:Â Albuquerque Reads seeks volunteer tutors for school year
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
