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: Bill to Plan the Future of the State Fairgrounds Heads to Senate Finance
BILL TO PLAN THE FUTURE OF THE STATE FAIRGROUNDS HEADS TO SENATE FINANCE We’ve come a long way, baby. 1938 is the year the State ...
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LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP: Make Your Voice Heard – Paid Family Medical Leave Heads to Last Committee
CRITICAL LEGISLATION MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD – PAID FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE HEADS TO LAST COMMITTEE On Saturday morning, the Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee gave ...
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STEP IN RIGHT DIRECTION:Â City Council passes new nuisance abatement ordinance
On Monday night, in a significant stride toward enhancing community welfare and safety, the Albuquerque City Council adopted the Nuisance Abatement Ordinance. Introduced by District ...
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KEEPING PROJECT ON TRACK: City Council, mayor at odds over Rail Trail funds
On March 3, the Albuquerque City Council voted to override Mayor Tim Keller’s veto on the allocation of $500,000 from the Rail Trail to the ...
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IN THE NEWS:Â Chamber leadership continues to advocate for changes in public safety, education at the Roundhouse
On March 2, the Albuquerque Journal featured the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. Lujan Grisham hinted at more state ...
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LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP: Bill Targeting Unfunny Prank of ‘Swatting’ Croses Over to House
BILL TARGETING UNFUNNY PRANK OF ‘SWATTING’ CROSSES OVER TO HOUSE Imagine relaxing in your living room one night, watching television or maybe napping. Suddenly, you ...
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FROM THE VINE: D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro hosts Chamber’s Shakers & Stirrers
The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce headed to D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro Cottonwood on the West Side for its Shakers & Stirrers event on ...
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LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP: Senate Committee Approves Paying Prevailing Wage on IRB Projects
SENATE COMMITTEE APPROVES PAYINGÂ PREVAILING WAGE ON IRB PROJECTS House Bill 6, co-sponsored by House Majority Floor Leader Rep. Reena Szczepanski (D-Santa Fe) and Senate President ...
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CHANGES ARE COMING: Chamber Board gets updates on Downtown plans, Expo New Mexico property and Leadership ABQ
On Feb. 27, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce held its February Board of Directors meeting in the Chamber’s offices Downtown. Board members got ...
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LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP: Bioscience Investment Act Hurdles Over Objections, Heads to House
BIOSCIENCE INVESTMENT ACT HURDLES OVER OBJECTIONS, HEADS TO HOUSE After protracted debate over definitions and meanings as well as a “friendly” floor amendment tightening 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
