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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ( Albuquerque,NM) August 5, 2025 – The Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) is proud to announce that Chad Matheson, Interim President & CEO, has earned the prestigious Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) credential from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). This nationally recognized certification is a hallmark of excellence within the economic development profession and signifies the highest level of competency and expertise in the field.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM NM EDD – JULY 16, 2025: Project would bring 200+ jobs and advance clean energy innovation

IMMEDIATE RELEASE (July 1 2025) – AREA Senior Vice President Chad Matheson to serve as Interim President & CEO following her departure in early August.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.) June 18, 2025 – Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance and CBRE have released the 2025 Talent Profile Report, and AREA and NAI SunVista have released an updated Industrial Market Report for the region, featuring advantages for business in the market.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (SPACEPORT AMERICA, N.M.) June 16, 2025 –Leveraging economic development assets and resources will expand the value proposition for space industry firms in New Mexico

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11 2025 –  Delegates from public, private and higher education entities will participate in the New Mexico Pavilion to create new connections and drive interest in the state’s bioscience industry

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2025 – Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance is proud to release a short documentary film written by AREA and produced by Comcast, titled ‘The Evolution and Future Path of Greater Albuquerque’s Economy.’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.) May 12, 2025 Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance to celebrate its heroes and promote the importance and impact of the economic development profession all week, along with economic development organizations nationally and globally.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 7, 2025  –  To enhance greater Albuquerque’s standing as a premier hub for the Aerospace industry, the Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) is participating in the 40th annual Space Symposium April 7-11 in Colorado Springs, Colorado in conjunction with the New Mexico Economic Development Department, the New Mexico Partnership, and key industry and commercial real estate leaders like  NewSpace Nexus, Sandia National Laboratories, and Spaceport America.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 10, 2025 Now through April 15, the Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA), an Albuquerque-based public charity that works to support economic growth in the region, is seeking annual input from businesses in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance and Valencia County…