chamber membership - Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce

BUILDING A
STRONGER
TOGETHER
NEW MEXICO
ADVOCACY | PARTNERSHIPS | CONNECTIONS
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Dear Valued Partners:
WELCOME
For 99 years, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce has been a powerful voice for business in
Albuquerque and New Mexico. In large part, we accomplish our mission through very intentional advocacy
efforts. We serve as this advocate, establishing relationships with all government officials, from city councilors,
county commissioners, and all branches of state government. Often, before something becomes front page
news, we’ve been working behind-the-scenes to mitigate bad legislation or regulations, or conversely, to
nurture and help navigate policy that would help grow our economy and make it stronger. After 99 years,
your chamber has learned how to skillfully navigate on your behalf to truly advocate for
the business community’s best interest.
Then again, it is our job to cultivate and promote an environment that helps businesses succeed, creates
jobs and delivers economic opportunities. We protect the interests of a diverse group of businesses that
operate in our state and represent thousands of diverse employers and even thousands more of their
employees. The challenge we face daily is real which is why we value the support of our partners like
you so much.
The tremendous task of ensuring that Albuquerque is a place where businesses can achieve success does
not rest on our shoulders alone. We are fortunate to have in this community many like-minded business
organization partners with the same vision for our beautiful city. We work closely with these partners to
align forces, pool our collective knowledge, consolidate our strengths and unify our voices.
You might be wondering about the giraffes. Let us introduce you to June, Kumi and Buccaneer, three
treasures at our beautiful Rio Grande Zoo. We wanted to take an unconventional picture and have the
chance to show off one of our community landmarks. As we looked deeper, we realized there are a few
fun parallels between giraffes and the business community.
Giraffes are magnificent looking creatures, aren’t they? Did you know that behaviorally, they’re
non-territorial and very social? They’re powerful and because of their size they are too large to be
the target of attacks by many predators. They travel in herds of about three to 15, and although periodically,
one giraffe may veer from the herd, because of their keen sense of vision, it will always remain in the
sight of the others.
In many ways, giraffes are a lot like our business community—non-territorial, social, powerful, and large.
Each of us may have different tasks we work on daily, but we’re always sure to keep one another in sight
as we travel the journey. Thank you for standing alongside us, because that makes us #strongertogetherABQ.
Tom Antram
Terri Cole
Chairman of the Board
President and CEO
Photo credit: Kim Jew Photography Inc. Special thanks to the ABQ BioPark, Barry Bitzer and Kim Jew
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ABQ
Healthy work-life balance:
21 MINUTES
6.2 MILLION
average commute time
Average of 6.2 million visitors per year
310
sunny days per year
22,493
POPULATION GROWING
2% (2010=622,564 residents;
2016=687,204 residents) (Bernalillo County)
acres of parks
Wise Pies Arena, a.k.a.
25TH
largest metro with
most college grads
2016 RANKINGS
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26,000
enrolled at state’s largest
undergrad institution: CNM
10 Cities with Cleanest Air
in America –Thrillist
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Top Cities to Retire
–Forbes
“THE PIT”
one of most famous arenas
in college basketball
Top 50 Places to Live
-US News and World Report
ABQ AT A GLANCE
“Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World”:
International Balloon Fiesta averages
750,000 VISITORS;
500 BALLOONS ANNUALLY
2 BILLION
89,000 JOBS
$2 billion hospitality industry sustains
UNM has the only
FLAMENCO
concentration in the world
270 + MILES
of hiking, biking,
jogging, walking trails
91
on niche.com
ABQ Academy ranked
Best Private High Schools in America
Median household income
3.31 G.P.A.
Average household income
for UNM student-athletes
Top 10 Cities
for Summer Travel
-www.wallethub.com
One of America’s
Favorite Places
–Travel + Leisure survey
$48,792
$65,377
Top 10 Best Places to Live
and Work as a Moviemaker
–Moviemaker Magazine
Most Creative Mid-Sized City
in the U.S. –Thrillist
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BIGs
BIGs—Bold Issues Group, Sherman McCorkle, Vice Chair
As we began our planning for 2016-2017, we pulled together a Strategic Planning Team
that met over a number of months to discuss our program focus and direction for the
Chamber. We engaged in extensive benchmarking, research and needs assessment. And
what emerged was a collective voice encouraging us to fix the big things that do not work
with bold, policy efforts. When we fix the big problems, it will strengthen our economy and
a strong economy is the foundation for a great city. With a less-is-more approach, we will
focus today and in the future on the following three important problems that need fixing:
Education, Public Safety and Downtown Development. We envision our city as being a place
where every child gets a world-class education, where every citizen feels safe and where
we have a robust and thriving downtown. #strongertogetherABQ.
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PURPOSE
Fix the three, BIG areas that hinder economic development for our city,
state and region. This group will develop strategies and tactics for each
of these issues and execute the strategy. Fixing the BIG, bold issues will
create a more competitive environment which can create more jobs.
BIG issues:
EDUCATION
PUBLIC SAFETY
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
Rick Alvidrez, Chair
-Albuquerque Reads—Pat Dee, Chair
Pat Vincent Collawn, Chair; Del Esparza, Chair-Elect
-Mental Health—Dr. Paul Hopkins, Chair
Norm Becker, Chair
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SATs
SATs—Sector Advocacy Teams, Cindy McGill, Vice Chair
Each industry sector is different—different challenges, different opportunities. And it’s no secret that
business lobbying is what we do really, really well. The SATs will better align and bring together the
Chamber’s public policy efforts with the specific needs of eight strategically identified industry sectors.
SAT Industries
Financial and Financial Services—Leean Kravitz, Fidelity Investments, chair
Tourism and Hospitality—Doug Majewski, Hartman + Majewski Design Group, chair
Healthcare—Farron Sneed, Lovelace Westside Hospital, chair
Manufacturing—Becky Prescott, General Mills, chair
Professional Services—Mo Chavez, Saucedo Chavez, P.C., chair
Entrepreneurs—Debbie Johnson, CNM; Stu Rose, BioScience Center, chair
Retail / Service—Carlo Lucero, Sparkle Maintenance, chair
Developers / realtors / contractors—Rick Marquardt, Jaynes Corp., chair
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PURPOSE
Eight industry SATs, Sector Advocacy Teams, will work to develop recommendations for
the Chamber’s advocacy efforts that will help these sectors grow and prosper. Legislation
and/or regulatory recommendations at all levels of government—state, city, county
and federal—will be identified. The SATs will help ensure that our advocacy efforts are
deeper and wider and relevant to these sectors. SAT members will reach out to other
industry organizations and work together to identify, monitor and advocate for
the changes needed to grow our economy.
How will SATs work?
SATs are open to Chamber members only and will meet four times
each year. In FY17, meetings will take place in October, December
and May. If you’re interested in joining a SAT, call the Chamber at
505-764-3700 and we’ll sign you up. You don’t have to work in the
SAT industry to participate!
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CANs
CANs—Connections Advocacy Network, Peter Lorenz, Vice Chair
The Chamber is actively engaged in advocating on behalf of and providing opportunities
to our community. The CANs will guide the Chamber’s efforts toward cohesive messaging
and branding in its publications, events, electronic communications and social media as
we tell our story! Already, three publications/marketing pieces have been completed
under the CANs direction—the 2016 Legislative Summary, 2016 Year in Review and this
publication, the annual Plan of Action. Underway is the Chamber’s Strategic Economic
Development Plan to be released in spring 2017. It will be focused on the three BIG areas
for the Chamber—education, public safety and Downtown development—and include
strategic goals for each issue.
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PURPOSE
The CANs group will develop a strong economic development
communications plan for the Chamber through publications,
communications and social media.
Strategic Marketing / Branding / Social Media / Strategic Plan
— Peter Lorenz, Chair
Non Dues Income, Ambassadors, and Connection Networking Events
— Joanie Griffin, Chair
Leadership Albuquerque Program
— Mike Canfield, Chair
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2015-2016
A SNAPSHOT OF WHO WE ARE
AND WHAT WE DID
This is just a glimpse of the many ways the Greater Albuquerque Chamber is working to be an
advocate, a partner and a connector for the business community of Albuquerque. As the state’s
largest privately-funded Chamber, the GACC is a leader in business advocacy efforts locally and
statewide. We work each day to create an environment where our businesses can be successful.
The Chamber provides numerous opportunities for professional development and offers many ways
for members to connect and build relationships throughout the year. But we don’t do it alone.
We are strong because of you, our membership; you are our partners. This is our city, our state
and we are #strongertogetherABQ.
Largest privately funded Chamber in NM
3,307 MEMBERS
Member companies represent
83,000 EMPLOYEES
REVENUE=53%
member dues; 47% non-dues
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60%
60% members >4 employees
60% of members have been with us
20+ YEARS
Influence local,state
and federal public policy
70,342:
Total words
in 2016
Legislative Roundups
400 legislative
bills tracked
200 legislative
committee hearings
3,016 unique visitors;
60,000 page views
13 info seminars
per month
for members looking
for affordable health
insurance
73% increase in Twitter
148 pharmacies
followers in Q4
2,300 members informed
weekly: e-newsletter,
Mid Week Memo
45,000 social media
impressions per month
visited per month
through NM Drug
Card initiative
50 ribbon cuttings
for new and existing
businesses celebrating
opening or expansion
This is just a
glimpse of the many
45
small business
seminars and networking
events
700+ small
business event attendees
9 signature events
hosting 2,114 attendees
Free meeting space for
105 members
450 tutors volunteer
with ABQ Reads
32ND
Graduated
Leadership Albuquerque
Class
160 kindergartners
ways the Greater
Albuquerque Chamber
is working to be an
advocate, a partner
and a connector for
the business community
of Albuquerque.
at three schools tutored
through ABQ Reads
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CHAMBER
STUDY & SUPPORT:
IT’S GOOD FOR YOUR BUSINESS REPUTATION
Chamber membership says a lot to consumers about your business and is a good business strategy. In fact, a study*
by The Schapiro Group shows that businesses active in their local Chamber of Commerce experience a greater level
of consumer trust, awareness and favorability. Plus, seven out of ten consumers believe that being actively involved
in the Chamber demonstrates that your company engages in good business practices.
Your business + Chamber membership = #strongertogetherABQ.
You’re liked:
You’re better:
You’re revisited:
If your business is a
Consumers are 10% more
Consumers are 80%
Chamber member,
likely to think that Chamber
more likely to purchase
consumer favorability
member’s products are
goods or services from
increases by 49%
better than their competitors
Chamber-member
companies in the future
You’re recognized:
You’re legit:
Chamber-member
Consumers say that being
companies experience
active in a local Chamber is
a 73% increase in
23 percent more effective
consumer awareness over
for communicating that
non-member companies
a company uses good
business practices
*The study was conducted by The Schapiro Group, an Atlanta-based consulting firm and commissioned by the
American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), with the Western Association of Chamber Executives (WACE).
What a Local Chamber Membership Shows Consumers
Showing people about your company
56%
Showing that you care about your customers
63%
Showing that you are involved in the community
64%
Showing that you have a good reputation
67%
Showing that you use good business practices
67%
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0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
*In a separate study commissioned
by ACCE, Cortera, a communitybased commercial credit bureau,
sampled 10 Chambers of
Commerce and approximately
10,000 companies across the
country. The study concluded that
Chamber members consistently
pay their bills in a more timely
manner, resulting in better credit
scores than U.S. businesses
as a whole.
CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP:
TESTIMONIALS OF VALUE
From advocacy to networking, staff support to resources, the benefits of Chamber
membership are immense. But don’t take our word for it. These members know
we are #strongertogetherABQ…
“The Chamber of Commerce has been a great
way for me to meet other business leaders, to
learn timely information about the business and
regulatory climate, and to have an impact on
the laws and regulations that affect business.
We continue to renew our membership, joining
with other businesses to have our voices heard
by legislators and regulators.”
Meg Meister
Attorney / Shareholder
Modrall Sperling
“As a first time member of any Chamber of
Commerce, I have to say that the staff at
Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce has been
very supportive from day one when I inquired
about membership. As a new resident in the
Albuquerque area, and starting a new business
(the staff) has gone above and beyond to make
sure I understand the value & benefits of being
a member, and offer ways to get plugged into the
community. This group has ignited a “spark” to
my outlook on my new venture in New Mexico and
I am looking forward to being very involved with
the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce.”
Rick Tabone
Owner
Ice Blue Advertising
“It’s important for us to be part of an organization
that is focused on the improvement of not only our
business community but our community in general.
It’s refreshing to be around people who are so
committed to ensuring our community is a place
where people want to live and do business.”
Mike Canfield
President / CEO
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center,
Indian Pueblos Marketing
“The exclusive resource sharing available to
Chamber members, coupled with the dedication
and stewardship Chamber staff practice all come
together for immeasurable value. As a long standing
member, Defined Fitness has seen many facets of
its business positively impacted by the Chamber.
With confidence, we look forward to our continued
partnership as their team adopts new and evolves
existing practices to benefit members like us.”
Tommy Hernandez
Corporate Programs Manager
Defined Fitness
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OUR CHAMBER NETWORK:
North to south, east to west, the Chamber’s statewide network is expansive and membership in our organization gives you
access to many resources with which you can connect to grow your business. These organizations represent many in our
Chamber network who work together to make our state stronger. #strongertogetherABQ
1. Alamogordo Chamber
12. Deming – Luna County Chamber
23. Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce 2. Albuquerque Hispano Chamber
13. Economic Forum
24. NAIOP Commercial Real Estate
3. Albuquerque Economic
14. Gallup – McKinley County
25. New Mexico Association of
4. Associated Builders and
15. Grants – Cibola County Chamber
26. Raton Chamber of Commerce 5. Associated General Contractors 16. Greater Sandoval County Chamber
27. Roosevelt County Chamber of
6. Artesia Chamber of Commerce
17. Hobbs Chamber of Commerce
28. Rio Rancho Regional Chamber
7. Aztec Chamber of Commerce
18. Home Builders of Central
29. Roswell Chamber of Commerce of Commerce (Otero)
www.alamogordo.com
of Commerce (Luna)
www.demingchamber.com
of Commerce (Bernalillo)
www.ahcnm.org
(Bernalillo)
www.econ-forum.com
Development (Bernalillo)
www.abq.org
Chamber of Commerce (McKinley)
www.thegallupchamber.com
Contractors Inc. (Bernalillo)
www.abcnm.org
of Commerce (Cibola)
www.grants.org
NM (Bernalillo)
www.agc-nm.org
(Eddy)
www.artesiachamber.com
of Commerce (Sandoval)
www.sandovalchamber.com
(Lea)
www.hobbschamber.org
(San Juan)
www.aztecchamber.com
New Mexico (Bernalillo)
www.hbacnm.com
(Los Alamos)
www.losalamoschamber.com
Development Association
(Bernalillo) www.naiopnm.org
Commerce & Industry (Bernalillo)
www.nmaci.org
(Colfax)
www.ratonchamber.com
Commerce (Roosevelt)
www.portales.com
of Commerce (Sandoval)
www.rrrcc.org
(Chaves)
www.roswellnm.org
8. Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce 19. Greater Albuquerque Chamber
(San Juan)
www.bloomfieldchamber.com
of Commerce (Bernalillo)
www.abqchamber.com
30. Ruidoso Valley Chamber of
9. Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce (Eddy)
www.carlsbadchamber.com
20. Greater Belen Chamber
of Commerce (Valencia)
www.belenchamber.com
31. Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce 10. Cloudcroft Chamber of Commerce 21. Greater Las Cruces Chamber
32. Silver City – Grant County Chamber
11. Clovis – Curry County Chamber
of Commerce (Curry)
www.clovisnm.org
22. New Mexico Restaurant Association
(Bernalillo)
www.nmrestaurants.org
33. Taos Chamber of Commerce
(Otero)
www.cloudcroft.net
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of Commerce (Dona Ana)
www.lascruces.org
Commerce (Lincoln)
www.ruidosonow.com
(Santa Fe)
www.santafechamber.com
of Commerce (Grant)
www.silvercity.org
(Taos)
www.taoschamber.com
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WE STRIVE TO WORK TOGETHER AS A TEAM
with the organizations in our network to ensure a vibrant businesses environment.
For a full list of our Chamber network, visit our website at www.abqchamber.com.
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GROWING YOUR BUSINESS
MEMBER TOOLS AND RESOURCES
Chamber membership gives you and each of your employees access to a vast array
of opportunities and benefits designed to enrich your company. Business advocacy
involvement, professional development opportunities, and business connections
and resources are only a few of the benefits.
AN ADVOCATE FOR BUSINESS
CONNECT AND NETWORK
It’s what we do best. Be assured that we have
our eye on policy issues at the local, state and
federal levels. You’re busy running your company;
trust us to ensure the business environment will
help you succeed. And, join a Sector Advocacy
Team (SAT), see page 7, let us know your industry
struggles and help to influence our
advocacy agendas.
Connections are important in business.
We provide numerous opportunities each
month to bring you together with and
introduce you to other members. Seminars,
after-hours networking, briefings,
introductions, roundtables — we can help
you expand your network.
PROBLEM-SOLVING CONNECTIONS STATEWIDE
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
As a member you have access to people-connections
In the months leading up to the start of the Legislative
statewide. Need an introduction to a government or
Session, our team of lobbyists works closely with
regulatory agency? Need to connect with a vendor
business community organizations, the Governor’s
in Las Cruces? What about a supplier in the eastern
office and legislators to develop an agenda that
part of the state? Whatever the need, we have a
represents the needs of businesses statewide. Once the
network that can help you connect with the right
session starts, we live in Santa Fe (literally!) so when issues
person or organization.
pop up that need quick action, we’re right there!
LEGISLATIVE ROUND-UP
This nightly, up-to-the-minute legislative recap is a must-read
to stay in-the-know about legislative issues during the
session. We let you know exactly what’s going on in the
legislature and how the Chamber is working for you!
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SMALL BUSINESS SEMINARS
A variety of innovative seminars designed to help
businesses build and maintain a solid foundation,
empowering businesses to be successful in making
great strides in reaching business goals.
SMALL BUSINESS ROUNDTABLES
Created to provide Albuquerque small business
professionals with an opportunity to exchange ideas
on a monthly basis with one goal in mind: learning
from each other.
SHAKERS AND STIRRERS
An engaging after-hours event that allows professionals
to extend their network in an exclusive, entertaining
environment, showcasing our local businesses unique venues.
SCHMOOZE-A-PALOOZA
An hour-long connections opportunity that features
tradeshow-style booths and business-building networking
opportunities. Held prior to each signature luncheon event.
LEADERSHIP ALBUQUERQUE
For the last 30 years, we’ve been developing emerging
leaders in our state. If you want to experience unparalleled
access to the state’s leaders while developing yourself
professionally and connecting with your peers from a
variety of industries, this leadership program is a must.
DISCOVERY TRIPS
From the canals of Venice to the Great Wall of China, the
INCREASE YOUR VISIBILITY
WEBSITE DIRECTORY LISTING
Businesses are automatically added to our online
directory where people and businesses can search
for companies to do business with. Don’t miss out
on the thousands of online referrals we give to
member businesses every day.
PHONE REFERRALS
Only members get our seal of approval! Local and out-oftown callers reach out to us each week seeking info on who
they should do business with. We’d love to send them your way.
MEMBER-TO-MEMBER DISCOUNTS
From office supplies to gym memberships and car rentals,
you could be saving money by doing business with other
members. Plus, you can create coupons for your business
and generate sales for your company.
FREE MEETING SPACE
Why rent when you can get the space for free? We have two
board rooms, a small conference room, and a tech corner
that are available for use by our members FREE of charge.
Think of us as your Downtown office.
Chamber leads our members on adventures across the world.
ALBUQUERQUE READS
Since 2003, the Chamber, in partnership with Albuquerque
Public Schools, has given the gift of literacy to kindergartners
in three Albuquerque schools. This one-of-a-kind literacy
program isn’t possible without the faithful support of the
volunteer tutors. You could be a tutor!
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ADVERTISING RESOURCES
SOCIAL MEDIA
Your membership comes with $3,500 in advertising
Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn! We keep our
incentives. TV, print and radio advertising is waiting
members current and up-to-date with info on trending
for you through our rich network of media partners.
business and community topics. And we love celebrating
member-milestones with thousands of our closest friends
RELOCATION PACKETS
on these sites. Be one of the hundreds followers we’re
Reach your next customer before they even get to
adding each month.
Albuquerque. Members can include marketing flyers
in our relocation packets sent to newcomers.
E-BLASTS
We make it easy to know what’s going on with us.
MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
Weekly e-blasts will keep you abreast of our events,
Time flies! We keep track of, spotlight, and celebrate
breaking news and other announcements.
your anniversary with the Chamber each year. You’ll get
a shout out in our Mid Week Memo!
“Pizza 9 is a proud member of
RIBBON CUTTINGS
Helping celebrate member milestones like grand
the Greater Albuquerque Chamber
openings, anniversaries, and other company benchmarks!
of Commerce. There is always an
exciting event taking place and
@
the speakers GACC sets up at their
luncheons give some great insight
GET INFORMED
on new business practices and
MID WEEK MEMO
Our weekly e-newsletter features Chamber news and
events, member news and highlights, important business
articles and hits your inbox each Wednesday morning.
Want to communicate to more than 2,000 members
weekly? We’ll help you do it.
constantly changing technology.
We’ve had a great opportunity to
meet community members at
Chamber networking events that
normally we wouldn’t have met.”
Hass Aslami - CEO,
Pizza 9 Franchise System LLC
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FORMER CHAIRS
1917 – Max Nordhaus
1965 – Jack Jones
1992-93 – Joseph McCabe
1918 – A.B. McMillen
1966 – Gene E. Hinkle
1993-94 – Don K. Padgett
1919 – W.C. Oestreich
1967 – W.D “Dub” James
1994-95 – Donald E. Kawal
1920 – Dr. Leroy S. Peters
1968 – Alfred Valdez
1995-96 – Bob McCabe, AIA
1921 – G.E. Breece
1969 – Frank M. Schifani
1996-97 – Jeff Sterba
1922 – R.E. Putney
1970 – Jim Summers
1997-98 – Kathleen Avila
1923 – Arthur Prager
1971 – Mahlon Love
1998-99 – Victor J. Chavez
1924 – Allen Bruce
1972 – Jerry D. Geist
1999-00 – Adelmo “Del” Archuleta
1925-27 – Ira N. Sprecher
1973 – Robert P. Matteucci
2000-01 – Rick Alvidrez
1928 – Clyde Oden
1974 – Thomas P. Ryan
2001-2002 - Michael Stanford
1929 – Sol Benjamin
1975 – John P. Salazar
2002-2003 - Norman Becker
1930 – E.N. Boule
1976 – Richard F. Mather
2003-2004 - Jesse D. Dompreh
1931-34 – Clyde Oden
1977 – Jack Westman
2004-2005 - James H. Hinton
1935-41 – Oscar Love, Sr.
1978 – Robert Hoffman
2005-2006 - Cindy McGill
1942-1945 – Clyde Oden
1979 – Bill Trembly
2006-2007 - Lonnie Talbert
1946 – Charles Broome
1980 – Chet Caldwell
2007-2008 - Paul Sowards
1950 – Elmer Elliot
1981 – Lee B. Zink
2008-2009 – Don Chalmers
1951 – Don Woodward
1982 – William G. “Bing” Grady
July 1, 2009 – January 22, 2010
1952 – Robert Fitzgerald
1983 – Roy W. Bidwell
– Michael Zientek
1953 – Robert L. Tripp
1984 – J.B. “Bud” Mulcock, Jr.
January 23, 2010 – June 30, 2010
1958 – R.P. Tinnin
1985 – J. Howard Mock
– Adelmo “Del” Archuleta
1959 – Sam Brown
1986 – Robert E. Jancar
2010-2011 - Pat Vincent-Collawn
1960 – Archie Westfall
1987 – I.B. Hoover, Jr.
2011-2012 - Jed Fanning
1961 – Edward L. Jory
1988-89 – Sherman McCorkle
2012-2013 - Dr. Paul Roth
1962 – Charles S. Lanier
1989-90 – Joyce Godwin
2013-2014 - Elizabeth Shipley
1963 – Caswell U. Forrest
1990-91 – George Friberg
2014-2015 - Adelmo (Del) Archuleta
1964 – Arthur L. Welsh
1991-92 – Tony Strati
2015-2016 - Elizabeth Shipley
“As the State’s most credible business advocacy entity, it is important my
company supports the efforts the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce.
They work steadfast towards making NM a more business friendly State which
has ultimately helped Esparza grow.”
Del Esparza - President, Esparza Advertising
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The members of the Board of Directors are the elected representatives of the Chamber’s general
membership and have ultimate responsibility for meeting the organization’s goals. The Chamber’s
65-member board formulates and reviews various policies, proposed actions, programs and projects
which serve the best interest of the Chamber and its members.
Executive Committee
Tom Antram
FRENCH Funerals and Cremations
Chairman of the Board
Meg Meister
Modrall Sperling, Chairman-Elect
Pat Vincent-Collawn
PNM, Public Safety Chair
Lisa Riley
Wells Fargo, N.A.
Norm Becker
New Mexico Mutual Group
Downtown Development Chair
Mike Stanford
Payday
Liz Shipley
Intel Corporation, Immediate Past Chair
Paul Silverman
Geltmore LLC, At-large
Terri Cole
Greater Albuquerque
Chamber of Commerce, President, CEO
Dale Dekker
Dekker / Perich / Sabatini, At-large
Del Esparza
Esparza Advertising, At-large
Fred Winter
KPMG LLP, Treasurer
Carlo Lucero
Sparkle Maintenance, At-large
Cindy McGill
McGill Executive Consulting
Sector Advocacy Teams
(SATs) Vice Chair
Board Members
Sherman McCorkle
Sandia Science and Tech Park
Development Corp.,
Bold Issues Group (BIGs), Vice Chair
Peter Lorenz
UniRac, Inc.
Connections Advocacy Network (CANs)
Vice Chair
Rick Alvidrez
Miller Stratvert Law Firm
Education Chair
2016-17
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Kyle Beasley
Bank of Albuquerque
Nadyne Bicknell
Consultant
Mike Canfield
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Larry North
CenturyLink
David Doyle
Enterprise Builders
Leslie Apodaca
Rodey Law Firm
Chris Dunkeson
Comcast Cable Corporation
Mike Burgess
KOB-TV
Brian Haverly
Keleher & McLeod PA
Ed Henderson
Smallcakes New Mexico
Martin Hickey
NM Health Connections
Stanley Hubbard
Reelz Channel
Leean Kravitz
Fidelity Investments
Becky Prescott
General Mills
Dr. Paul B. Roth
UNM Health Sciences Center
Farron Sneed
Lovelace-Westside Hospital
Georgie Ortiz
Clifton Larson Allen
Del Archuleta
Molzen-Corbin
Todd Sandoval
Sandia Office Supply
Lisa Farrell
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Jay Rosenblum
Sutin, Thayer & Browne
Paul Di Paola
US Bank
Jeff Apodaca
Kurt Shipley
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NM
Jim Hakeem
NAI Maestas and Ward
Rick Marquardt
Jaynes Corporation
Greg Leyendecker
New Mexico Bank and Trust
Doug Majewski
The Hartman + Majewski Design Group
Tom Briones
Briones Business Law
Robin Brule
Nusenda Credit Union
Morris Chavez
Saucedo Chavez, P.C.
Debbie Johnson
Central New Mexico
Community College
David Seely
Kirtland Federal Credit Union
Bill Miera
Fiore Industries
Ryan Shell
NM Gas
Joanie Griffin
Griffin and Associates
Cheryl Willman
UNM Cancer Center
Tom Jenkins
CBRE
Bob Rubin
Lovelace Respiratory
Research Institute
Brian Rule
Blake’s Lotaburger
Jonathan Priest
Fidelitone
Mike Kivitz
Adelante
Honorary Members
Raquel Reedy
Albuquerque Public Schools
Robert Frank
University of New Mexico
Melonie Parker
Sandia National Labs
Col. Eric Froehlich
Kirtland Air Force Base
Katharine Winograd
Central New Mexico
Community College
“The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce is the #1 advocate on
behalf of New Mexico businesses for important issues and policy matters
that impact our economy on the local, state and federal levels. New Mexico’s
political leaders and policy makers respect the GACC and recognize that they
are the voice of business in New Mexico. ”
Carlo Lucero - President, Sparkle Maintenance
www.abqchamber.com
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A special thank you to our partner
Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
For more than 75 years Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico has served
the community. More than 550,000 New Mexicans carry a Blue card.
As the largest health plan in New Mexico, we are proud of our
long-standing commitment to the health and well-being of our members.
As a customer-owned health plan, we pride ourselves on being
a community partner. Last year, BCBSNM donated over $1 million in community
funding to improve the lives of New Mexicans.