Economic Development News
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
Mayor Keller Joins Downtown Businesses, Economic Development and Cultural Services Departments to Boost Downtown
Opportunities for businesses and artists to access support, restore momentum to downtown revitalization
City Will Invest Half Million Dollars to Connect Low-Income Workers to Better Jobs at Essential and Minority-Owned Businesses
$450,000 grant from W.K. Kellogg Foundation to boost COVID-19 recovery, support workers and local businesses with a focus on childcare
Albuquerque Manufacturing Company Moves Forward with Major Expansion
EAGL Technology credits LEDA with new jobs and facility
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.