Downtown Transformation

GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS: Downtown Transformation Bold Issue Group (BIG) kicks off first meeting of the program year

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From left, David Silverman, Geltmore principal; Doug Majewski, Hartman + Majewski Design Group CEO; William Keleher of Smidt, Reist & Keleher, P.C.; Sherman McCorkle, GACC Legislative Session and State Government Advocacy chair; and Terry Brunner, Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency director, joined other Chamber Bold Issue Group (BIG) members for the program year’s first Downtown Transformation meeting […]

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PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: City continues work on two Rail Trail projects in Old Town, Downtown

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Construction continues on The Rail Trail — a seven-mile multi-use trail the Chamber has long supported — which will connect Downtown Albuquerque and Old Town. According to the city of Albuquerque, it is currently working on two projects — one in the Sawmill District and another on Central Avenue and First Street. The city said

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SEEKING INPUT: Bernalillo County hosting community meetings on economic development

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  Bernalillo County wants business input and suggestions for its economic development program – and we appreciate the outreach to our membership! Creating jobs and expanding businesses in our region is job No. 1, and it takes public and private-sector partnerships to make it happen. Thank you, Bernalillo County! The county continues its “Dynamic Conversations

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GETTING PROJECTS DONE: Bernalillo County Commission approves resolution to accept $25.9 million in capital outlay

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The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution last month to formally accept $25.9 million in capital outlay appropriations from the New Mexico State Legislature. The funding, secured during the 2025 legislative session, will support critical projects across the county, including affordable housing, behavioral health services, infrastructure upgrades, public safety, and youth and

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A BALANCING ACT: Albuquerque ranked No. 17 in ‘Best U.S. Cities for Work, Life and Mental Health Balance’

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  In 2025, work-life balance is no longer a perk — it’s a priority. As remote and hybrid work continue to reshape daily life, more Americans are choosing cities that support not just careers, but also lifestyle, flexibility and mental well-being. With that in mind, CoworkingCafe released its third annual ranking of the “Best U.S.

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FIGHTING FOR A CAUSE: Chamber lends support to water regulation amendments

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On July 3, Peter Lorenz, Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the board and CEO of Unirac Inc., and Terri Cole, GACC president and CEO, submitted a letter of support to the Water Control Commission regarding an amendment to the regulations on legislation passed in 2019 dealing with the use of produced water, a

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