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.
CONTINUING TO BUILD A LEGACY: Chamber recognizes New Mexico Solutions and The Homestead Café as Leadership Circle members
On March 11, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce welcomed two new Leadership Circle investors at its annual CrimeSTAT Luncheon. The first is The Homestead ...
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE — CASE BY CASE: Chamber awards two Prosecutor of the Year Awards
Public safety is not a partisan issue — it’s an economic and quality-of-life issue. This is why the Chamber views public safety as one of ...
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‘WE CAN DO BETTER THAN THAT’: Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman outlines up and downs during Chamber’s CrimeStat Luncheon
On March 11, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce held its 8th annual CrimeStat Luncheon featuring Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman at the ...
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REQUEST FOR DONATIONS: Help our ABQ Reads students keep reading this summer and thank our amazing tutors!
Our Albuquerque Reads kindergarten and first-grade students are close to celebrating the end of the school year. Here’s how you can help them celebrate their ...
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INVESTING IN THE FUTURE: Chamber Board gets update on UNM School of Medicine plans
On Feb. 26, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors hosted Dr. Michael Richards, University of New Mexico Health Systems CEO and executive vice ...
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Leadership Albuquerque gets up-close look at Kirtland Air Force Base during ‘Energy and National Defense’ day
On Feb. 23, Leadership Albuquerque hit the road — to Kirtland Air Force Base. Participants engaged in its “Energy and National Defense” program day. Jeremy ...
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Chamber leadership advocates for changes to Bernalillo County economic development resolution
On Feb. 25, Chamber leadership — including Terri Cole, president and CEO, Peter Lorenz, chairman of the board and Tom Jenkins, Economic Development chair — ...
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LEGISLATURE WRAP UP: Chamber recaps the 30-day session
The 2026 Legislative Session wrapped up Feb. 19, 2026. Click here for a summary of the results! Â
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COMING UP GOLDEN: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center marks its 50th anniversary with a number of events
It’s a celebration all year at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center as it marks its 50th anniversary. IPCC will host a year-long celebration, which ...
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ANOTHER STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION: City unveils latest addition to The Rail Trail
Step by step, the Rail Trail continues to move forward. On Feb. 14, the city of Albuquerque unveiled the Rail Trail’s 25-foot tumbleweed public art ...
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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