Economic Development News
Mayor Tim Keller Announces New Digital Film Permitting at the Albuquerque Film Office
Easing process to encourage film productions to choose ABQ, boost economic recovery
Mayor Keller Announces Three New Leaders in Economic Development
Bringing experience in key areas of film, business development, and small business development when economy needs it most
Mayor Tim Keller Announces 10 Additional Albuquerque Small Business Grants
Additional grants funded by $50,000 One Albuquerque Fund contribution
Mayor Keller Announces 140 Small Businesses in Albuquerque Will Receive $5,000 in Relief Funding
Helping keep local businesses afloat through the pandemic
Mayor Tim Keller Announces Plan for City Boards and Commissions to Adapt to Coronavirus While Maintaining Public Engagement, Access to Local Government
New guidelines for virtual meetings to keep progress going, comply with Open Meetings Act guidelines.
Mayor Keller Announces Business Relief Program to Ease the Impacts of COVID-19
Offering $500,000 in grants for Albuquerque micro-businesses from City Economic Development Department
Mayor Keller Encourages Residents to Support Local Businesses to Ease the Impact of the Coronavirus Outbreak
Creates business resource guide, encourages Burqueños to buy gift cards, order takeout or delivery, and buy local online and offline
Albuquerque Cast as Host City for First Ever Deadline HotSpots Conference
Studio Executives, Actors, and Industry Pros Praised Albuquerque as the Premiere Production Hub
Albuquerque Again Ranked #1 Best Place to Live and Work as a MovieMaker in 2020
2019 a blockbuster year for the Albuquerque Film Office, more expected in 2020.
Albuquerque Economic Development Department Hosts Women’s Small Business Summit
City and business leaders share stories, discuss key topics that impact small businesses
City Partners with Southeast Albuquerque Success Center to Provide Albuquerque Residents with Job Ready Skills
Program Provides Certificate Programs to Underserved Communities.
City Launches New Workforce Development Program: Job Training Albuquerque
Partnership with CNM fills gaps left by other workforce development programs in order to skill-up Albuquerque’s workforce.
Kairos Power, LLC Selects Albuquerque for Research and Development Center
Company Bringing 65 high-wage jobs to Albuquerque's Mesa del Sol area
City Partners with Southeast Albuquerque Success Center to Provide Albuquerque Residents with Job Ready Skills
Program Provides Certificate Programs to Underserved Communities.
Virginia-based Faneuil Locates Business Center in Albuquerque
Company set to hire over 700 employees.
First Economic Development Center Opens in Albuquerque’s International District
Economic Development Center to provide support, resources, and opportunities to local businesses.
City of Albuquerque Wins $1.2 Million for Rail Yards
Funding will connect Rail Yards to Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods, upgrade infrastructure to create job.
Nob Hill Shop & Stroll Brings Shopping, Dining, Music and Family Fun to Central Corridor
Businesses in Nob Hill working together to offer discounts, entertainment, and tie-in events in holiday tradition.
Mayor Keller Declares December 'Buy Local Month' Ahead of Small Business Saturday
December is 'Buy Local Month' in Albuquerque
City of Albuquerque Earns High Honors for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Award indicates excellent financial transparency and management practices.
Jobs Up, Employment Down in Albuquerque
State's Metro Area Contributes to New Mexico's Growing Economy
City of Albuquerque Small Business Office, State Bar Bring Free Legal Advice to Creative Small Businesses
Inventors, Artists and Creatives will learn how to protect ideas, art, or have general legal business questions answered
Buy Local Initiative Brings Home $7.7 million in City Purchasing Power to Strengthen Albuquerque’s Economy
Local businesses invited to sign up for new solicitation program to get contract opportunity notifications.
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and Central New Mexico Community College Win National Recognition for Innovative Film School Project at the Rail Yards
The United States Conference of Mayors and Wells Fargo award $300,000 grant at CommunityWINS® Ceremony, funding to be matched by State Legislature
City of Albuquerque Welcomed Over 800 Hispanic Entrepreneurs, National Leaders, Government Officials and More Than 250 Latino Chambers of Commerce to Albuquerque
United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hosted 40th Annual Convention.
Keller Administration Launches Targeted New Initiative to Support Small Businesses
Also: Working with Local Tech Company Lavu for Restaurant-Specific Support Program
City Serves as Anchor Partner to Launch First-of-A-Kind Latinx Tech Accelerator Program
Funding Will Help Close the Capital-Gap for Latinx Entrepreneurs and Support Tech Start-ups Beyond Phase One.
First Friday Event Highlights Engage Program’s Expansion Into Barelas Neighborhood
Funding Supports Space for the Arts and Micro-Grants for Community Engagement.
City and Cultivating Coders Partner to Bridge the Digital Divide in Albuquerque
City Supporting Digital Skill-Based Learning in Underserved Communities