SATs
Like many Chambers of Commerce across the country, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce is in the business of promoting the business environment of its members. However, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce is also in the business of advocating on behalf of its investors, lobbying for regulatory and legislative changes that are beneficial to the growth and diversity of our region’s private sector. One vehicle for achieving these changes is through our Sector Advocacy Teams (SATs).
We advocate for our investors.
Participants in these SATs are drawn from Chamber staff and Board members along with members of allied organizations and trade associations, industry experts, and leaders within the government. Working sector by sector, SATs have become a primary means of highlighting issues that make their way into the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce’s comprehensive lobbying and agenda-shaping efforts in Santa Fe. Five SATs meet to explore specific challenges within their respective industries and make recommendations for public policy remedies.
The five Sector Advocacy Teams and their respective chairs:
Banking and Financial Services
Audit and Accounting
Legal and Other Professional Services
Chair: Fred Winter
KPMG
Manufacturing
Design and Construction
Real Estate – Commercial/Residential
Chair: Doug Majewski
Hartman + Majewski Design Group
Healthcare and Senior Services
Education Services and Schools
Nonprofit Organizations
Advocacy, Public Affairs, and PR
Chair: Scott Hindman
Excellent Schools New Mexico
Energy and Utilities
Telecommunications
Information Technology
Technology, Innovation, and Aviation/Space
Chair: Don Tarry
PNM Resources
Retail and Services
Restaurants
Leisure, Recreation, and Hospitality
Vehicle Rentals and Sales
Chair: Travis Chaney
Albertsons Market
Get Involved
Along with gaining satisfaction from knowing that their efforts are shaping business-friendly legislation and policies, SAT participants expand their industry networks, developing strong connections and even personal friendships. Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce investors are encouraged to participate in SATs as part of their membership. For more information about SATs and how to get involved, contact GACC at 505-764-3701 or email us at [email protected].