City of Albuquerque Economic Development Department

Attention, business professionals! The New Mexico Minority Business Development Agency is seeking quotes for three business advisors. We’re looking for: 🔹 A Spanish-speaking Business Advisor 🔹 An expert in federal contracting opportunities 🔹 A Business Advisor for Southwestern New Mexico If you’re qualified and interested, submit your quote by August 29! Learn more at https://ow.ly/IpaZ50T7SSO. #NMMBDA #EconomicDevelopment

Economic Development Director, Max Gruner, proudly represented the City of Albuquerque at a special celebration of Ukrainian Independence Day over the weekend. We're honored to support our Sister City, Kharkiv, and stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian community. Together, we continue to strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation across borders. 🇺🇦 #OneAlbuquerque #UkrainianIndependenceDay #SisterCities #Kharkiv

The South Valley and Barelas area of Albuquerque is spotlighted by TimeOut as one of the coolest Latino neighborhoods in America! With deep roots in culture and history, Barelas is a vibrant hub of our city. Discover why this unique blend of heritage and innovation is earning national recognition! 🔗https://ow.ly/om1550T4A1L #OneAlbuquerque #Barelas #EconomicDevelopment

The City of Albuquerque and NM State Land Office are collaborating to help the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired expand through a newly approved lease agreement. This project will improve campus safety, add new facilities, and enhance services for students with visual impairments. It’s a big win for our community and for these incredible kids! #OneAlbuquerque #NMSBVI

The City of Albuquerque's Economic Development Department is committed to creating jobs and enhancing career pathways for everyone in our community. This year, Maxeon Solar Technologies made a historic $1 billion investment to establish its first U.S. solar cell manufacturing facility in Albuquerque. Job Training Albuquerque offers over 125 unique skills-based trainings successfully engaging 1,656 workers from 246 Albuquerque small businesses. Construction is underway to transform a part of the historic Albuquerque Rail Yards into a world-class film production training center. Together, we’re building a brighter future for all Albuquerque residents. Join us at the State of the City address on August 17 from 6-8 p.m. at the zoo to learn more about how we're shaping our city's future. #OneAlbuquerque #SOTCABQ2024

Future Focused Education is transforming New Mexico’s education and career pathways! Based in Albuquerque, the organization empowers youth ages 14-24 through programs like X3 and X3 NeXt, offering paid internships that earn school credit and build career skills. With 1,500 placements, 170 employers, and nearly $2 million paid to students, FFE is making a huge impact statewide. Learn how FFE is leading the charge for New Mexico’s future! 🔗https://ow.ly/taJ250SX9Pk #OneAlbuquerque #EconomicDevelopment

Climate Awareness, Adaptation, and Resilience 101 for Small Businesses 🌱 📅 August 13 | 12 PM 🖥️ Zoom Webinar - https://ow.ly/T6Bs50SW38c Small business owners in New Mexico, are you prepared for the impacts of climate change? Join us for a crucial workshop that will equip you with the tools and knowledge to assess and mitigate climate risks. Learn practical strategies to protect your business, reduce vulnerabilities, and even capitalize on new opportunities in this changing environment. Spanish interpretation will be available. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!

We're proud to support Revitalize San Pedro! A big thank you to all the San Pedro Corridor businesses, residents, and supporters who attended the first annual stakeholder meeting. Congratulations on being accepted into the New Mexico MainStreet Accelerator Program. It’s been incredible to see the organization making meaningful improvements that will help this unique part of Albuquerque flourish. #OneAlbuquerque #EconomicDevelopment

Boost your business with Job Training Albuquerque! Are you a small business owner wanting to level up your skills or train your team? We offer over 135 FREE industry-specific training programs! Join our info session to learn how JTA can fund these UNM CE/ASM trainings for you or your employees. 🗓 Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2024 🕛 Time: 12:00 p.m. 💻 Where: Zoom https://ow.ly/OsJj50SUKLe #OneAlbuquerque #JobTrainingAlbuquerque #EconomicDevelopment

Hundreds of Albuquerque workers are leveling up their skills with Job Training Albuquerque! Since its launch in 2020, our program has empowered over 1,600 workers across 246 local businesses, creating nearly 880 jobs and boosting wages by an average of 24%! We’ve recently expanded to include hospitality training, bringing even more opportunities to our community. Ready to transform your career? Discover our free training sessions! 🔗 jobtrainingabq.com Learn more about the program in this KOB segment. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gUA-gchB #OneAlbuquerque #JobTrainingAlbuquerque #EconomicDevelopment