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.
DOUBLE DUTY: Del Esparza serving terms as chair of both Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City branch, Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce
On Jan. 22, Del Esparza, Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce chair and Esparza Digital + Advertising CEO, was designated as chair of the Federal Reserve ...
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LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP: Senate Judiciary Hears 3 Important Crime Bills – All Rolled Over
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard three important crime bills today. The bills were not voted on, but testimony was heard on them, and the bills ...
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FOR A BETTER NEW MEXICO: GACC, New Mexico Chamber, Albuquerque Hispano Chamber present Legislative wish lists
On Jan. 26, Terri Cole, Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, was featured in the Sunday Journal laying out the Chamber’s Legislative ...
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LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP: Zero Greenhouse Emissions Clears Senate Conservation Committee
ZERO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS CLEARS SENATE CONSERVATION COMMITTEE “The future of this bill is litigation,” so stated Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Joseph Cervantes (D-Dona Ana), ...
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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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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
