Economic Development News
City and State Boost Bueno Foods Expansion with IRB, LEDA Investments
70-year-old homegrown business will add 25,000 sq.ft., 80-100 construction jobs, and 50 full time jobs
Sombra Donates $250,000 in Wellness Products to City of Albuquerque
Hand sanitizer and pain relief gel will be distributed to support homeless and small businesses
City Approves Los Poblanos, Build with Robots LEDA Projects
Boosting homegrown businesses, creating good jobs and opportunity
Los Poblanos LEDA Project Heading to City Council for Introduction March 1
Funds to help the business expand production, support workforce and local farmers
Albuquerque Jumps 72 Spots in Best Performing Cities Report
Milken Institute’s 2021 report shows economic vitality improved significantly in spite of pandemic
In Year One, Job Training Albuquerque Helped 40 Workers at 30 Companies Build Skills
City-CNM partnership offers local businesses and their employees a wide variety of high-demand courses at no cost
City Recruiting Newly Remote Workers and ‘Boomerangers’ to Boost Local Economy
“ABQ Home for Life” showcases Albuquerque as more people seek a healthy, mid-sized alternative to larger cities
Netflix Expansion One Step Closer to Final as Albuquerque Becomes Entertainment Industry Hub, Destination
City Council Unanimously Approves Funding for Netflix Expansion at Mesa del Sol
City of Albuquerque Offers Free Parking for Holiday Shoppers at Local Businesses
Parking will be free for up to two hours at meters on Central Avenue and Parking Lots in Nob Hill, Downtown, and Old Town until January 3
Keller Administration Begins Delivery of Nearly $1 Million in PPE to Local Small Businesses
CARES Act funded PPE available at no cost
City of Albuquerque Opens New Minority Business Development Center
MBDA Center will focus on providing essential resources to minority-owned businesses
City of Albuquerque Directs $2.5 Million in CARES Funds to Communities Overlooked by Previous Funding
Immigrant families may be eligible for aid, applications open December 7th
Netflix Plans to Boost New Mexico Presence with Expansion of ABQ Studios
Pledges $1 Billion Investment and Additional 1,000 Jobs
City Wins Two Prestigious International Awards for Micro-Business Relief Program
Keller administration program was innovative model to get funds where they were needed fast
Keller Administration Delivers First Round of $10 Million in Small Business Grants
Grants to 97 local businesses funded by CARES Act
City Receives 589 Applications for $10 Million in Small Business Support
First deadline for applications ended Oct. 30, next round opens Nov. 9
Mayor Keller Opens Applications for $10 Million in Small Business Support
Up to $10,000 per applicant available in economic relief funds through federal CARES Act
Job Training Albuquerque Helps 20 Companies Develop More Skilled Workers
City-CNM partnership accepting applications for courses in digital marketing, supervisor training, IT, and accounting
ABQ Selected as Anchor City for Global Entrepreneurship Summit and for Nationwide Mayors Conference
Kauffman Foundation chooses City leaders for two key economic development initiatives
Mayor Keller Opens Minority Business Development Center
Albuquerque MBDA Business Center will empower minority-owned businesses statewide
Albuquerque in the Running for $25M Development Grant from Boston-Based Investor Group
City submitted proposal targeting Rail Trail in Downtown Opportunity Zone
City to Support Small Businesses with Personal Protection Equipment
Bids are now being accepted from local vendors
Mayor Keller, Governor Lujan Grisham Lead Albuquerque Community Effort to Land New U.S. Space Command Center
Albuquerque launches into evaluation phase in USSpaceCom selection process with unified federal delegation support
City of Albuquerque Boosts Business in Opportunity Zones
New digital map and prospectus tell Albuquerque’s story and attract investment
Mayor Keller Builds on Downtown Revitalization on Vacant Lot at First and Silver
Future high density residential or mixed-use project will to boost Downtown
City Announces Initial Outdoor Dining Grant Awardees
During first round of grants, all applicants received grant funds
Mayor Keller Promoting Albuquerque as Foreign Trade Zone
Local company New Mexico Transloading gains designation to operate out of Albuquerque’s Foreign Trade Zone
Mayor Keller Announces New Outdoor Dining Grant Program for Restaurants
$200,000 for local cafes and restaurants build outdoor dining space, stay afloat during pandemic
City Investment in Local Technology and Entrepreneurial Programs Helps Launch New Local Company
Local esports company Champria prioritizes forming local partnerships