Looking past the construction and the broken windows, the city is working toward generational change, Mayor Tim Keller told business leaders at an Economic Forum meeting in Old Town on Wednesday morning. (Click “Read More” to see the full article by the Albuquerque Journal – potential paywall.) Photo: Jon Austria/Journal

The Economic Forum of Albuquerque recently conducted a survey to to determine how Albuquerque residents and local business owners feel about the city’s economy. (Click “Read More” to see the full article/interview)

A survey conducted for an organization devoted to aiding the Albuquerque business community found that the business community and residents of the city’s metro area have high levels of support for the private sector. The Economic Forum Collaborative released the findings Nov. 5 from the survey conducted by Albuquerque pollster Research & Polling Inc. (Click “Read More” to see the …

Chuckles, groans and a bit of soul-searching took place in Old Town on Wednesday as a group of business professionals gathered to hear how much, or how little, New Mexicans trust them. Economic Forum of Albuquerque was the occasion and trust was the topic that brought the professionals together at the Albuquerque Museum. The gathering featured a presentation from Tom …

A new nonprofit has emerged and aims tackle key challenges in New Mexico.   Imagine New Mexico will work to address five issues deemed most urgent by the organization’s leaders including health care, education, economic growth, poverty reduction and public safety. (Click “Read More” to see the full article by the Albuquerque Business First- potential paywall.)

The state is focused on three key initiatives in its latest economic plan: enhancing data management, ensuring site readiness and prioritizing development. Economic Development Department Secretary Rob Black at an Economic Forum of Albuquerque meeting Wednesday morning highlighted the work his department is doing to make New Mexico a more competitive place to do business. (Click “Read More” to see …

City officials and the University of New Mexico are one step closer to bringing some of the institution’s operations Downtown. The university and Mayor Tim Keller’s office last week signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding, or MOU, signaling the next step in bringing a larger university presence to the heart of the city. (Click “Read More” to see the full …

Nicholas Sly, Denver Branch executive at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, shared his thoughts on the U.S. and New Mexican economy at a Feb. 12 Economic Forum of Albuquerque meeting. His update centered around three main themes: stability, consumer and business sentiment and uncertainty. Key economic health indicators, such as GDP, labor force participation rate, inflation and unemployment, …

New Mexico has “definitely been one of the states that has faster than the national average growth in housing costs,” according to Nicholas Sly, a Denver branch executive and economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. “Rents as well grew very, very quickly in the northern part of the state,” Sly added, whose job entails staying on top …

For 60 years, Central New Mexico Community College has been improving people’s lives and contributing to the local workforce, according to the institution’s president. CNM President Tracy Hartzler delivered that message Wednesday during her remarks to the Economic Forum of Albuquerque, a group of business leaders who meet regularly to get updates on issues facing the local economy. She said …