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.
MONEY MOVES: City Councilors approve $4.5 million in opioid settlement money for the city’s Gateway system
On May 5, the Albuquerque City Council approved a resolution — sponsored by City Councilors Nichole L. Rogers, Tammy Fiebelkorn, Dan Champine and Renée Grout ...
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PLANNING AHEAD:Â Chamber continues to build program, recruit additional tutors for next school year
With the end-of-year celebrations completed, ABQ Reads is already looking toward the 2025-26 school year. While the school year is winding down, we’re looking ...
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CULTIVATING COMMUNITY:Â SOMOS ABQ returns to National Hispanic Cultural Center with music, food, art
On Saturday, May 10, the creative community of Burque will transform the National Hispanic Cultural Center into a living, breathing work of art — a ...
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GIVING BACK: ABQ Reads volunteer Jimmy Bryant recognized for donating time at three schools
Albuquerque Reads relies heavily on its volunteers to keep the program moving forward. During the program’s three end-of-year celebrations, volunteer Jimmy Bryant was recognized by ...
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LEARNING MORE THAN JUST THE ABCs: Chamber, APS celebrate end of year for Albuquerque Reads volunteers, students and teachers
On April 29, 30 and May 1, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce joined Albuquerque Public Schools to celebrate the end of another successful school ...
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NEW TERRITORY: Chamber Board member and REDW CPA Jessica Bundy recognized in Forbes list
REDW Advisors & CPAs announced that three members of its senior leadership team have been named to Forbes Best-In-State CPA list. The inaugural ranking by ...
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TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION: Goodwill Industries graduates solar installer training program cohort
On April 22, Chamber member Goodwill Industries of New Mexico graduated a cohort of its solar installer training program. According to Goodwill, the fast-growing solar ...
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PLAN FOR A SOLID FUTURE: GACC Board learns more about college plans with the New Mexico Education Trust Board
On April 24, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors also heard from Carolyn Fittipaldi, New Mexico Education Trust Board marketing director. The ...
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BEYOND THE REACH: Missi Currier of New Mexico Oil and Gas Association gives insight into important, growing industry
Many people might not realize how far a reach the oil and gas industry has — this is where Missi Currier comes into play. As ...
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WORKING COLLABORATIVELY: Minority Leader Sen. Bill Sharer shares behind-the-scenes look at 2025 legislative effort
On April 24, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting with a trio of impressive speakers. First up, ...
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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
