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 …
If a New Mexico university is willing to work with the city of Albuquerque to revamp Downtown, Mayor Tim Keller is willing to hand over land in the heart of the city, free of charge. Keller made the commitment last week at an Economic Forum meeting in Old Town. He referenced the University of New Mexico specifically but said the offer …
The song “Higher” by Eminem is on Emily Howard’s “Pump Me Up” playlist. She listened to it on her way to Wednesday’s Economic Forum meeting, the final event she attended as a general member. Come January, she’ll step into the role of executive director. Howard on Wednesday participated in a Q&A with the outgoing executive director Kathie Winograd… (Click “Read …
Is Albuquerque as strong as it can be when a visitor comes here? Is their experience what we promised them? Is there more that we can do to make Albuquerque more attractive? Those are the questions Tania Armenta, CEO and president of Visit Albuquerque, posed to members of the Economic Forum of Albuquerque on Wednesday morning. Armenta, who has led …