Economic Development News
Albuquerque’s Energy Grid Gets Major Capital Investment
New Mexico’s Energy Storage System Paves Way for a Green Future.
City approves LEDA funding to local manufacturer, Craftworks
Craftworks will add 20 good-paying jobs in Albuquerque and double their manufacturing facility.
Shop Small, Love Local
City and community leaders join forces to promote local holiday shopping and events.
Albuquerque’s Future Shines Bright at Mesa del Sol
Public and private partnerships continue to support growth in Albuquerque.
Job Training Albuquerque Adds New Training Opportunities
New courses include additional healthcare and construction classes for Albuquerque’s workforce
City and CNM Reinvigorate Railyards
Partnership provides a pathway to careers in the Albuquerque film industry
Upskilling for Opportunity, Google Partners with City
Google provides 500 scholarships for Career Certificates for local workforce
Workforce Training Program Renewed for Third Year
Job Training Albuquerque has created over 300 new jobs in Albuquerque, helped 100 businesses
Local and National Leaders Celebrate the City’s Minority Business Development Agency Business Center’s First Year in Operation
City, State and National representatives visit Albuquerque to recognize the center’s accomplishments
City of Albuquerque Joins NM Space Valley Statewide Coalition
New Mexico Group is One of 60 Finalists for Build Back Better Regional Challenge
City of Albuquerque ‘Job Training Albuquerque’ Experienced 567% Participation Increase and Helped Create 184 Jobs in 2021
Over 100 Albuquerque small businesses have utilized the program since it launched in 2020
Mayor Keller Announces New Director of Economic Development
Local business owner and community advocate brings years of experience in economic development
Mayor Keller Appoints Local Entrepreneur and Nonprofit Founder as Economic Development Department Deputy Director
Lisa Abeyta brings years of experience in economic development advocacy and small business support
Mayor Keller Celebrates Small Business Saturday, Kicks Off ‘Buy Local’ Month
City encourages residents to support local small businesses during the holiday season
City Receives Two Awards for Outstanding Diversity in an Organization
Recipients nominated by public for promoting, advancing equity and inclusion
Albuquerque Economy Showing Remarkable Growth, August GRT Data Just Released
Fiscal Year 2021 closed out by exceeding estimates, growth in first two months of Fiscal Year 2022 exceed same months in last two years
Albuquerque’s Economy Showing Impressive Growth from Recovery Efforts
Ranks as a ‘Best Run City,’ gains in key recovery indicators, including GRT, construction, wages
City’s Economic Development Department Receives Excellence Award for Film Campaign
International Economic Development Council recognizes ABQ for one of world’s best development programs at annual conference
City Awarded $1.875 Million for Minority Business Development Center Operations
Five-year grant will help underserved business owners access capital, contract opportunities
City Expands ‘Job Training Albuquerque’
New partnerships with Pivotal NM and NMCCEA provide courses including grant writing and early childhood education programs
City Directs $4.1 Million to Communities Previously Overlooked
Applications open for direct relief to underserved and immigrant community members affected by pandemic but left out of federal programs
MTX Group to Create 250 Hi-Tech Jobs with Opening of Office in Albuquerque
The company plans to invest over $2 million in its Albuquerque office complex
Economic Development Department Receives High Number of Applicants for Family-Owned Business and Startup Grant Categories
The two grant categories will be closed, four other grant categories remain open
City Opens Applications for New Small Business Grant Program
$7.5 million in ARPA funding will support Albuquerque economic recovery
Keller Administration Announces New $7.5 Million Grant Program for Small Businesses
ARPA-funded grants will provide assistance to Albuquerque businesses and startups
City Launches Campaign to Boost Tourism Industry Recovery
Mayor Keller supporting economic recovery in hard-hit Albuquerque tourism industry
BlueHalo Selects Albuquerque for New State-of-the-Art Manufacturing, Research, and Technology Complex
Development will bring hundreds of BlueHalo’s Albuquerque-based employees into a consolidated ecosystem and create an additional 64 jobs
City Announces “ABQ 66” Campaign to Promote Historic Central Corridor
Program aims to support small businesses by increasing foot traffic, commerce
THRIVE 21 Recovery Plan Outlines Six Strategies for Prosperity
City officials, economic development leaders convened to discuss details at summit
City Hosts Rare Cadre of Top-Level Spanish Delegates
Meeting fosters international business opportunities, celebrates Instituto Cervantes