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.
LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP: HB 11 Clears its First Committee
HALF-A-BILLION-DOLLAR TAX INCREASE CLEARS ITS FIRST COMMITTEE Today, the House Health and Human Services Committee approved House Bill 11, the proposed Paid Family and Medical ...
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A DAY TO LEARN: Leadership Albuquerque tackles energy and national defense with PNM, Affordable Solar, Chevron and Kirtland Air Force Base
On Jan. 15, Leadership Albuquerque participants had the opportunity to learn about New Mexico’s role in energy and national defense. The day started at the ...
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GACC’S LEGISLATIVE AGENDA IS HERE
Today, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors approved the Chamber’s legislative agenda (click here to download) for the 2025 session of the ...
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LEGISLATIVE AGENDA: State of the Judiciary
STATE OF THE JUDICIARY – MORE MONEY NEEDED FOR COURT MODERNIZATION, SECURITY Chief Justice David Thomson delivered the State of the Judiciary message to a ...
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Essential Education: Chamber backs APS financial literacy course — and it passes unanimously
On Jan. 15, the Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education approved new high school requirements that include a financial literacy course in order for students ...
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LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP: Budget Basics
BUDGET BASICS So, your state government is about to spend nearly $11 billion of taxpayer money just in the general fund. Who comes up with ...
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LEGISLATURE KICKS OFF:Â ROUNDUP’S HERE!
On Jan. 20, the Chamber put out the first edition of the 2025 Legislative RoundUp. And on Jan. 21, the first session of the 57th ...
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LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP: First Session of 57th Legislature Underway
1st Session of 57th Legislature Underway – Governor delivers State of the State Message The roll was called, the members sworn into office and Rep. ...
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LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP: Day Before Opening Gavel
Tomorrow, at noon, Jan. 21, the first session of the 57th Legislature will convene a 60-day general session that ends on March 22, 2025. In ...
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LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP: Warm-up Edition
Coming to your Inbox Soon! Starting Monday, Jan. 20, GACC’s Legislative Roundup will kick off the first session of the 57th Legislature, which gets underway ...
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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
