Join us for AREA's Quarterly Investors Luncheon with guest keynote speakers addressing case studies in transformational large scale community investment projects in successful markets. In addition, take advantage of the option to come early for an Albuquerque Business First New Mexico Forward Phoenix Panel discussion. Karla Moran, Economic Development Manager, Salt River Project Karla Moran […]

The 2024 Annual Dinner and 505 Awards will celebrate the best and brightest in economic growth for our region! This event is currently SOLD OUT. To be added to a wait list (for notification no later than Nov. 10) please reach out to Randi Jones at rjones@abq.org. For information on the event and awardees, visit […]

We are excited to launch this series of virtual training programs aimed at reaching a wider audience of companies at one time to provide information on the Job Training Incentive Program, WIOA resources, small business support and assistance through groups like WESST and SCORE, and the free resources and tools that AREA provides such as […]

Thank you for joining us! Please check out photos from the evening's festivities courtesy of Liz Lopez Photography!

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Where is the Goodwill Opportunity Center? 5000 San Mateo Blvd NE 87109 - This is off San Mateo, just South of McLeod Rd.  Please park to the north side of the parking lot and look for the side that says SERVICES above the door – that’s where you’ll want to be! There […]

The Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance provides services to existing businesses in the greater Albuquerque region through its business retention and expansion (BRE) visitation program, where it reaches out to companies to inquire about challenges and educate them on free resources, tools and programs to assist them. Some of these are provided by AREA and some […]

Please join us in celebrating a special preview screening of “The Evolution and Future Path of Greater Albuquerque’s Economy” - a documentary about greater Albuquerque's economic past, present and future. Featuring: Dale Dekker, Sherman McCorkle, Ron Patel, Danielle Chavez, Debbie Johnson, Kyle Biederwolf, Micah Gray, Sara Keller, and Waneta Tuttle. Cash bar and light snacks provided. […]

Join us for a collaborative event celebrating the release of TWO new reports from CBRE and from NAI SunVista When: June 12, 2025  from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Where: Embassy Suites, 1000 Woodward Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Register today to reserve your spot! Questions about the event, or interested in being invoiced instead […]

Visit our 2025 Annual Dinner & 505 Awards page :  https://www.abq.org/505awards/