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.
BUILDING COMMUNITY: City hosting Constructive Conversations on housing and homelessness
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller announced the second series of “Constructive Conversations,” community meetings to foster dialogue between residents and city leaders to shape the ...
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UP-CLOSE LOOK AT COMMUNITY: Welcome Leadership Albuquerque Class of ’25!
It’s been nearly two months since more than 40 community and business leaders made the 10-month dedication to take part in Leadership Albuquerque. In ...
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MOVING FORWARD: GACC’s Downtown Transformation Bold Issue Group chair supports TIF at Council committee meeting, measures move to full Council
Doug Majewski, highlighted in green, gives testimony in favor of the proposed Downtown TIF during the City Council’s Finance & Government Operations Committee meeting on ...
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ADDING BEAUTY TO SPACE: Amy Biehl High, Lew Wallace Elementary create art trail Downtown featuring student work
Albuquerque District 2 City Councilor Joaquín Baca and Albuquerque Public School officials cut the ribbon on a new Downtown art trail, featuring artwork made by ...
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MAKING WAVES: UNM professor breaks down what Nov. 5 election means for NM
Michael Rocca, PhD, associate professor of political science and director of the Master of Public Policy Program at the University of New Mexico, spoke ...
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PUSHING BOUNDARIES: Solare Collegiate Charter making education inroads
Rachael Sewards, founder and executive director of Solare Collegiate Charter School, updated the board at the November meeting on the school’s growth. Solare, which ...
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EDUCATION AT FOREFRONT: Touro College of Dental Medicine bringing state’s first dental school
Dr. David Katz, vice dean for Clinical Affairs at Touro College of Dental Medicine, spoke to GACC Board members Nov. 14. Katz updated the board ...
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WORKING TOGETHER FOR CHANGE: District Attorney Sam Bregman talks crime stats at GACC meeting; Prosecutor of the Year Award debuts
On Nov. 13, community and business leaders arrived at the Albuquerque Convention Center to hear about crime in Albuquerque – more specifically, how to ...
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CULTIVATING SUCCESS: Pecos Valley Production opens new location on Alameda Boulevard
Pecos Valley Production may be rooted in Roswell, but the cannabis company is quickly becoming a home-grown success. Pecos Valley Production opened its newest Albuquerque ...
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EDUCATING THROUGH CULTURE: ABQ BioPark breaks ground on ‘Lebanon and Beyond’ garden
The ABQ BioPark broke ground on the highly anticipated “Lebanon and Beyond” garden after more than two years in development. The immersive new exhibit inside ...
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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
