FAQs

What are industrial revenue bonds?
IRBs are an economic development incentive the city uses to help recruit new companies or help existing companies expand. See IRBs Explained

Where can I find out about IRBs?
Contact Deirdre Firth at 505-768-3269.

Where can I get information on census, demographics, building permits and growth patterns in the City of Albuquerque and the metro area?
See Albuquerque Quick Facts. Also contact the City of Albuquerque Planning Department’s Publications and Records Division at 505-924-3860 or dnason@cabq.gov; the Mid-Region Council of Governments at 505-247-1750; or the University of New Mexico’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research .

Where can I learn about economic development incentives for business?
See Incentives

What tax credits are available for businesses?
See Tax Credits

I’m starting a small business. What resources are available for small business?
See Small Business Support

Where can I apply for a business license to business in the City of Albuquerque?
See Treasury department

Where can I get financial help for my business?
See Finding Loans and Investors

Where can I get information about technology companies in Albuquerque?
See Technology and Albuquerque.

Where can I get a list of major employers in the Albuquerque area?
See Albuquerque Economic Development Inc.

How do I get into movies being filmed in Albuquerque?
Contact Anastarzi Casting at 250-2988; Kathryn Brink Casting at 266-6211 or kathrynbrink@aol.com; or Tri-State Casting at 505-983-5717 in Santa Fe.

Where can I find information about doing business internationally?
See International Trade

What is the National Trade Data Bank (NTDB)?
The NTDB is the single most useful market research publication available from the U.S. government. It contains international information from virtually all federal government agencies that deal with international issues: The U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of State, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Export-Import Bank of the U.S., Central Intelligence Agency, etc. Types of information include: market research reports on industries in specific countries, import/export trade statistics, country background information, international business climates, exporting reference books, trade leads, etc. In addition to buying the NTDB on CD-ROM (800) STAT-USA), it can be accessed for a subscription fee on the internet at www.stat-usa.gov or found in local libraries. Country specific information is also attainable from the relevant country's embassy or consulate in the U.S., the Government Trade Information Center (1-800-USA-Trad), and country desk officers at the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C.

Where do I get data on government bid projects?
Current foreign and domestic governmental bid projects can be found in the USA International Development (www.info.usaid.gov) , Commerce Business Daily (http://chd.savvy.com) , and at the State Procurement Office (505) 827-0425).

Where can I get data on patents/trademarks/copyrights?
Several Albuquerque law firms have specialist in international patents, trademarks, copyrights and intellectual property. To contact one of these law firms, call the Albuquerque Bar Association (505) 243-2615 or the Office of Economic Development, International Trade Division at (505) 768-3256.