Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce
Recent News About Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce
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The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a "Shakers and Stirrers" event on October 12, providing members with an exclusive tour of The Pit at the University of New Mexico.
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As the November 5 election approaches, New Mexico voters will decide on two significant measures: the University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH) mill levy and GO Bond 3 for Higher Education.
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Bernalillo County has joined forces with Wellness Equity Alliance and Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) to launch "Health Yeah!," a new initiative featuring mobile health clinics.
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Albuquerque Reads, a program initiated by the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, is actively seeking volunteers to join their team of tutors.
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Former state Senator John Arthur Smith, a conservative Democrat known for his fiscal pragmatism and long-standing service in the New Mexico Legislature, passed away early Monday.
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The Albuquerque City Council has voted against a proposed package aimed at addressing vacant buildings and loitering in the Downtown area.
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Robert Pondiscio, a prominent education policy expert, former journalist, and teacher, will address the challenges facing American schools at an upcoming event. His talk will focus on curriculum, choice, and civics education as key areas for improvement in school performance.
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One of the nation's leading education policy experts, Robert Pondiscio, will address key issues in American education at an upcoming event. The focus will be on curriculum, choice, and civics education. This session aims to explore ways to improve school performance across the country. The event is scheduled for noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, at the Albuquerque Convention Center.
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The New Mexico Roadrunners embarked on a three-day trip to the Enchanted Circle from September 18-20, 2024. The annual event is organized by the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce (GACC) to showcase different areas and industries in New Mexico, build relationships among residents, and discuss collaborative efforts to improve living and working conditions in the state.
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On September 19, Del Esparza, chairman of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce (GACC) and founder and CEO of Esparza + Digital Advertising; Terri Cole, GACC president and CEO; and Doug Majewski, GACC Downtown Transformation BIG Chair and CEO of Hartman+Majewski Design Group, wrote a guest column in the Albuquerque Journal.
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Mike Canfield, President and CEO of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC), will retire in early 2025. Canfield, who has been with the organization since 2011, is a member of the Pueblo of Laguna and serves on the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce board.
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The city of Albuquerque has unveiled a new mural and plant wall retreat space for Downtown workers. The project, a collaboration between the Municipal Development Department and the Department of Arts & Culture, aims to beautify and activate an area of the VSA Garage at 4th and Copper in Downtown.
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Goodwill Industries of New Mexico reopened its renovated workforce training center, now known as The Opportunity Center, on September 17. Located at 5000 San Mateo Blvd. NE, the center aims to support New Mexicans in achieving their career goals.
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Aurora Innovation Inc. is set to host a two-day Partner Summit, where company leaders will present updates, including the introduction of its Partner Success Program and plans for route expansion across New Mexico between El Paso, Texas, and Phoenix, Arizona.
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Michelle Donaldson, chairwoman of ABQ Reads, board member of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce (GACC), and general manager of KOB-TV, recently discussed the ABQ Reads program on KKOB News Radio with Bob Clark. The program, a collaboration between GACC and Albuquerque Public Schools (APS), depends on volunteer tutors to help young students develop essential reading and writing skills.
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Del Esparza, chairman of the board of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, and Terri Cole, GACC president and CEO, have expressed their support for the University of New Mexico Hospital mill levy on the Nov. 5 ballot. In an op-ed published in The Sunday Journal on Sept. 8, they outlined their reasons for backing the measure.
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The city of Albuquerque has an opportunity for Black/African American- and Native/Indigenous-owned businesses and entrepreneurs.
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Albuquerque Reads, a program under the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, relies on volunteer tutors to help young students develop reading and writing skills. Michelle Donaldson, ABQ Reads chairwoman, GACC Board member, and KOB-TV general manager, emphasized the program's impact.
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The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce sponsors the ABQ Reads program, which places volunteer tutors inside the classrooms of three Albuquerque Public Schools. The program relies on its many volunteer tutors to help young students gain essential reading and writing skills.
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The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) has inaugurated the Indian Pueblo Entrepreneur Complex (IPEC), a new facility aimed at providing workspace for general businesses. The opening took place on August 23, 2024.