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Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance Achieves Premier Status as an Accredited Economic Development Organization
News Release March 22, 2024 AREA becomes the first economic development organization in the state of New Mexico to achieve this international level of recognition. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – March 21, 2024 - The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) announced...
Five National Site Selection Consultants Tour greater Albuquerque Region
News Release March 18, 2024 Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance welcomes dynamic group of consultants to show them regional assets and value proposition for future client expansion opportunities. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance...
Cinelease Picks New Mexico for Major Expansion
News Release February 12, 2024 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and executives at Cinelease, Inc. and Cinelease Studios announced today that the entertainment service company has chosen its Albuquerque site for a new investment and significant...
Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance Announces its 2024 Board of Directors with Several New Faces
News Release January 8, 2024 (ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.) January 8, 2023 - The Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) today announced its Board of Directors for 2024. At the start of its third year of a 5-year strategic plan, AREA – recently renamed and converted to a...
AREA Senior VP Chad Matheson Named One of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers of 2023
News Release 12/21/23 ALBUQUERQUE — Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) Senior Vice President Chad Matheson was recently named one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers of 2023 by Consultant Connect at their annual Economix Conference in Atlanta, GA....
AREA Seeking Business Input as Part of its Business Retention and Expansion Outreach Program
News Release 12/6/23 ALBUQUERQUE — Now through Dec. 31, the Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA), an Albuquerque-based public charity that works to support economic growth in the region, is seeking input from businesses in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance and...
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NM to Open a Blue Door Neighborhood Center in the South Valley
News Release 12/4/23 ALBUQUERQUE — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) recently announced plans to open a 2,100-square-foot Blue Door Neighborhood CenterSM, a healthcare center that offers access to in-person health and wellness resources for members and...
Gov. Lujan Grisham and Array Technologies Announce N.M. Expansion
News Release 11/02/23 Gov. Lujan Grisham and Array Technologies Announce N.M. Expansion Global solar company’s New Bernalillo County campus solidifies relationship with New Mexico ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Array Technologies CEO Kevin...
AREA Recruits Business Development and Research Coordinator
News Release 10/26/23 New role supports Business Development team on research and data for distribution to drive forward stories of the greater Albuquerque region (ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.) – The Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance has recruited a new member of the team...
Australian-based Star Scientific chooses New Mexico for North American expansion
News Release 10/25/23 Australian-based Star Scientific chooses New Mexico for North American expansion Albuquerque to be center for clean hydrogen research and manufacturing, create 200 jobs SYDNEY, Australia – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Star...