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.
BECAUSE EDUCATION MATTERS: Business, community leaders all hands on deck at GACC Annual Meeting
READERS BECOME LEADERS:Â ABQ Reads seeks tutors for school year
Tutors are needed at Atrisco and especially at Whittier elementary schools! Whittier kindergarten is from 9:05-10:30 a.m., and first grade from 10:35 a.m.-12:05 p.m. Tutors ...
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CONTINUING THE LEGACY:Â D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro opens second location on Albuquerque’s West Side
On Oct. 29, D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro opened its second location in Albuquerque at 3771 NM-528, near Alameda and Coors Bypass. D.H. Lescombes has ...
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A LEARNING OPPORTUNITY:Â UNM kicks off 2024 Research & Discovery Week
A variety of conferences, workshops, lectures and other activities will be open to the public and on display at The University of New Mexico for ...
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PUBLIC SAFETY FOCUS: Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman is keynote speaker at GACC’s CrimeSTAT Meeting
Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman is keynote speaker at GACC’s CrimeSTAT Meeting . See below to purchase tickets to this event.
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PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: AEI fellow Robert Pondiscio focuses on the future of education at GACC Annual Meeting
The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce held its sold-out Annual Meeting at the Albuquerque Convention Center on Oct. 30. The Chamber welcomed Robert Pondiscio, American ...
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NATIONAL RECOGNITION:Â University of New Mexico No. 18 in delivering Hispanic bachelor’s degrees in education
The University of New Mexico has been recognized in an Excelencia in Education report as a top 20 producer of Hispanic bachelor’s degrees in education. The report, ...
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HELPING THE COMMUNITY:Â Chamber supports UNMH mill levy, Higher-Ed bond
It’s less than a week away from the Nov. 5 election and a ballot that has the University of New Mexico Hospital mill levy statewide ...
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THE NEXT GENERATION: Leadership ABQ kicks off its 2024-2025 program
More than 40 participants had orientation on Oct. 25 for the Leadership Albuquerque class of 2025. The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce’s program has been ...
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TOUR OF OLD AND NEW:Â GACC Board gets behind-the-scenes look at how Netflix is pushing boundaries from Albuquerque
On Oct. 24, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce held its Board of Directors meeting at Netflix. During the meeting, the board heard a budget ...
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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
