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AED Activities

Events

  • VIP Weekend, Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (October 2008)
    AED hosted a VIP Weekend event to introduce representatives from various companies to Albuquerque during the AIBF. In attendance were those considering the Albuquerque area as a site for their business' expansion.
  • SCHOTT Solar Groundbreaking (March 2008)
    On March 3rd SCHOTT Solar broke ground for its $500 million solar product manufacturing plant in Albuquerque, creating as many as 1,500 jobs at peak production. The $100 million initial investment will require 200,000 square-feet and is expected to begin operations in early 2009 with 350 employees.
  • New Mexico Symphony Orchestra (February 2008)
    AED honored new and expanding businesses in conjunction with a performance by the NMSO. Representatives from new and expanding companies and event sponsors were honored during the performance and reception.
  • Fidelity Investments Welcoming Reception (January 2008)
    AED co-hosted a reception to welcome Fidelity to the Albuquerque metro area. The event was held at the UNM President's House and was attended by Fidelity representatives as well as business and community leaders.
  • SCHOTT Solar Welcoming Lunch (January 2008)
    AED hosted an honorary lunch at the Artichoke Cafe to greet company officials and give recognition to those who worked to bring SCHOTT to Albuquerque.

2007 Events

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Conferences/Conventions

  • Energy Summit of the Sandias Albuquerque, NM (December 2008)
    AED sponsored and attended this event, which focused on the various issues confronting the energy industry. In attendance were energy company representatives, investors, and entrepreneurs.
  • Forbes Energy Conference New York City (November 2008)
    This forum gave AED the exclusive opportunity to network with representatives from some of the world's largest energy companies and attend educational sessions centered around the energy industry.
  • Solar Power International/SEMICON San Diego, CA (October 2008)
    AED attended this combined trade show to meet with the world's leading solar energy and semiconductor companies to discuss Albuquerque as a potential location for business expansion.
  • Industrial Asset Management Council Oklahoma City (September 2008)
    This event brought together site selectors, corporate real estate representatives, and economic development professionals to discuss the corporate real estate market. AED attended this event and sponsored an educational breakout session centered around the energy industry .
  • New Mexico Optics Association Mirror Tech Days Albuquerque (August 2008)
    AED attended this event and worked alongside CABQ's ED at a booth to meet with representatives of various optics firms to present the benefits of expanding their companies in the Albuquerque area.
  • Cannes, France and Munich, Germany (June 2008)
    AED had the opportunity to market the Albuquerque area to executives representing some of the largest corporations in the world during the Forbes CEO Europe event held in Cannes, France. While in Europe, AED arranged a marketing event around the Intersolar conference in Munich, Germany, which is the largest solar industry event in the world with over 1,000 exhibitors presenting their solar energy related products and services.
  • Forbes CEO Europe Cannes, France (June 2008)
    AED was a sponsor of this event, which brought together executives from international corporations. AED had the opportunity to meet with numerous executive to create awareness of Albuquerque as a site for corporate expansion and relocation.
  • Intersolar Munich, Germany (June 2008)
    AED attended Intersolar, which is the largest solar energy conference in the world. AED met with exhibitors and representatives from leading solar energy related companies.
  • CoreNet Global Summit San Diego (May 2008)
    Representatives of AED staffed a booth at the event and met with many corporate real estate professionals and site consultants to market the Albuquerque area as an ideal site for corporate expansion and relocation.
  • Industrial Asset Management Council Phoenix, AZ (April 2008)
    AED attended this event and met with corporate real estate executives, site selection professionals, and economic developers.

2007 Conferences/Conventions

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Recent Rankings

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Recent Articles

2009 Articles

2008 Articles

Presentations
The following are various presentations made at AED Quarterly Investor Luncheons and other AED events.

2009 Presentations

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