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.
Roundtable invites business community for input on Fairgrounds plan in Albuquerque
The Chamber is encouraging its members to participate in a roundtable discussion regarding the best use of the Fairgrounds in terms of helping businesses grow ...
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CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE: CNM President Tracy Hartzler Delivers Inspiring Presentation to Chamber Board
Tracy Hartzler, president of Central New Mexico Community College, delivered an engaging and inspiring presentation to the Board of Directors at the Nov. 20 ...
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Esparza Digital + Advertising hosts AI webinar on Dec. 9
Artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of marketing. Esparza Digital + Advertising is hosting a free live webinar that will take viewers from campaign strategy ...
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Early voting taking place through Dec. 6 at 17 locations
Early voting for the 2025 city of Albuquerque run-off election is underway at 17 locations across the city. The runoff includes contests for mayor and ...
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EASY WAYS TO SUPPORT ABQ READS: Shoppers can help fund the Chamber’s literacy program just by shopping at Smith’s and Walmart
Supporting Albuquerque Reads is as simple as picking up groceries – literally. The Chamber has more than 150 volunteer tutors in first-grade and kindergarten classes ...
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CELEBRATING COMMUNITY: City Seeks Nominations for Creative Bravos Awards
The city of Albuquerque’s Department of Arts & Culture is accepting nominations for the 2026 Creative Bravos Awards. Since 1985, the awards have honored ...
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Absentee Voters Encouraged to Request Ballot Now for Dec. 9 Run-off Election
Clerk Michelle S. Kavanaugh is reminding voters about key deadlines for the 2025 CABQ Runoff Election and encouraging residents to consider absentee voting as ...
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New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division helping business community switch to accepting mobile ID
The New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division has launched its Mobile ID Reader Loaner Program, an effort to boost Mobile ID acceptance among New Mexico businesses. ...
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MAKING AN IMPACT: Chamber shows support as Love’s Travel Stops updates its location on 6th Street
On Nov. 13, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce participated in the reopening of Love’s Travel Stops at 2200 6th St. NW. The location got ...
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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