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.
TEAM PLAYER: Incoming Chamber Board of Directors member Michael Kueker to serve as interim Lovelace Health System CEO
On June 19, Lovelace Health System announced that Michael Kueker, who currently serves as CEO of Lovelace Medical Group, has been appointed interim CEO of ...
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CHANGING OF LEADERSHIP: Unirac Inc. CEO Peter Lorenz steps up to chair Chamber Board of Directors; Esparza Advertising + Digital CEO Del Esparza completes one-year term
On Thursday, June 26, Del Esparza, Esparza Advertising + Digital CEO, was at the helm of his last meeting as chairman of the Greater Albuquerque ...
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HONORING A COMMUNITY Greater Albuquerque Chamber presents 2025 Chamber and Legislative Awards
Mike Canfield, left, Chamber Membership Development chairman and president and CEO of Valliant Consulting Group, presented the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce’s Public Safety Advocate Award ...
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BUILDING A BETTER CITY: Construction begins on Central overpass as part of Rail Trail, project should last 10 months
On June 16, the city of Albuquerque began construction on the Downtown Central Avenue bridge crossing. It includes the creation of a pedestrian and bike ...
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A HEALTHY COMMUNITY: Lovelace breaks ground on new Urgent & Primary Care facility in Bernalillo
On June 12, Lovelace had a groundbreaking presentation for the new Lovelace Urgent & Primary Care in Bernalillo. “We understand the limited access ...
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THE FIGHT CONTINUES: Flood of public input bumps state Heat Illness and Injury Prevention proposal to January
The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board will hear more about the Heat Illness and Injury Prevention proposal during the next six months. The proposed workplace ...
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‘ALBUQUERQUE IS MAKING A COMEBACK’: Mayor Keller touts city wins to business leaders at Chamber luncheon
On June 17, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce hosted Mayor Tim Keller as he spoke about “Breaking Through in Tough Times” to a crowd ...
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PROVIDING MORE HEALTH CARE : Grand Canyon University partners with Lovelace Health System on accelerated nursing program
On June 3, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce was on hand to celebrate Grand Canyon University kicking off its 16-month accelerated nursing program in ...
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KEEPING THE MOMENTUM: Albuquerque Reads seeks volunteers for upcoming school year
Albuquerque Reads is a classroom-based tutoring program that helps struggling kindergarten-first-grade readers boost their literacy achievement to enable lifelong learning. Did you know that from ...
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CHAMBER IN THE NEWS: Incoming GACC chair Peter Lorenz featured in ABQ Journal, Santa Fe New Mexican
On June 8, the Albuquerque Journal did a one-on-one interview with Peter Lorenz, incoming Greater Albuquerque of Commerce Board of Directors chair and ...
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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