A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO

Greetings,

It is hard to believe that a month has passed already since our most recent Quarterly Luncheon and visit from five national site selection consultants.

But time flies when you are having fun! AREA immediately turned around and represented the region at the Site Selectors Guild annual conference, engaging with dozens of leading national consultant representing client decisions. The continued top of line theme? The critical importance that power capacity and delivery capabilities will continue to have on all projects across the country.

I personally was also honored to represent the community on behalf of the Kirtland Partnership Committee and along with KPC Director Megan DeLaRosa at the Association of Defense Communities national summit - a gathering of organizations across the country dedicated to supporting their military bases, their personnel, and families. We are leading the country in a number of key initiatives but are focused on ongoing needs such as education and housing.

We also had the great fortune of welcoming two new talented team members to AREA: Erin Brubaker, Digital Marketing & Graphic Design Specialist; and Anita Campbell, Existing Business & Workforce Engagement Manager. Please join me in welcoming them!

With gratitude,

Danielle Casey, CEcD, EDFP

NEW Investor Opportunity:

Share Your Services Overview

AREA is the regional responder to 100 or more new prospective leads, and projects as well as expanding local businesses every year that are poised to make significant

investments in the market.

We have created a new online portal for our contributors and partners to upload Statement of Qualifications materials by category that are then shared in our unique, secure online proposal system with ALL client proposals so they can easily identify local providers, from general contractors, to accounting, to healthcare, and everything in between. Take advantage of this special feature!

Supporter Spotlight

Thank you to our generous contributors

YEAROUT MECHANICAL

Contributor since: 1992

BRONZE

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EXXON Mobil

Contributor since: 2023

GOLD

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Special Thanks to Continuing Supporters for Their Recent Contributions:

New Mexico Bank & Trust

Jennings Haug Keleher McLeod, P.A.

Chevron

Enterprise Bank & Trust

Greater Albuquerque entities collaborate to increase economic growth: Courtesy of Albuquerque Journal, this article explores the many organizations working to advance the regional economy and the critical roles each plays in achieving success for the community.

The arrival of a new project investment in Albuquerque further cements New Mexico's standing as an attractive destination for international investment: New Mexico sees a rise in job-driven activity, with Albuquerque attracting international investments from companies like Maxeon Solar Technologies, Star Scientific Ltd., and mtex Antenna Technology USA.

The Mayor's budget allocates the largest-ever funding for the city's job training program:

Albuquerque Mayor proposes $1.25 million for Job Training Albuquerque (JTA) to aid small businesses. JTA, launched in 2020, served 1,500+ workers and 232 businesses, with $40 million in earnings. Proposed increase aims to meet demand. Council approval needed by May 31 for fiscal year 2025, starting July 1.

BUILDING A REGIONAL ECONOMY PROGRAM:

CBRE and AREA Talent Profile Report, 2024 Issue

Join AREA and CBRE at Rio Bravo Brewing on May 30th from 3 pm- 5 pm to celebrate the launch of the 2024 Greater Albuquerque Industry and Talent Profile Report!

IndustryPanelists

 Join us as some of Albuquerque's largest land owners share insights

about future Albuquerque development!

Jeff Garrett

Development Corp

Nancy Schmierbach

Huning Business & Tech Park

Steve Chavez

Mesa del Sol

DON'T MISS THE NEXT AREA 1.0 STRATEGIC PLAN DISCUSSION

June Town Hall Luncheon Program: Site Readiness

Investors, key community leaders and partners: JOIN US at Hotel Albuqueruque on June 27th for an important update and engaging discussions regarding key priorities for regional economic development. The luncheon begins with national site readiness experts as keynote panelists. Following the Town Hall breakout discussion to offer feedback, insight and guidance to the AREA Board as we set our implementation plan of goals.

We encourage you to join us for the FULL program, but for any unable to attend the lunch due to schedule or cost restrictions, an option to arrive at 1 p.m. for discussions only is available.

Urban Planner

Dekker Perich Sabatini

IT Business Analyst II

New Mexico Mutual

2024 AREA Economic Impact Outcomes

(since Jan. 1, 2024)

Upcoming Partner Workshops & Programs

SCORE April 30th, 2024: Accelerate Business Growth with the Help of AI

Bernalillo County is offering a FREE workshop, a part of their KeepNMAlive initiative and is sponsored by Commissioner Walt Benson, and available to all businesses or HR professionals regarding solutions for problematic substance use in the workplace.

FREE lunch provided. Scan the QR code below to register!

Thank you to our contributors

Diamond

Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)

Platinum

University of New Mexico

Gold

Albuquerque Journal • Bank of Albuquerque

Blue Cross Blue Shield of NM • Bradbury Stamm Construction • ExxonMobil

FRENCH Funerals & Cremations • Gridworks • Heritage Real Estate Company • Huning, LLC • Intel • Jaynes Construction • Mesa del Sol • NAI Sun Vista

New Mexico Gas Company • Nusenda Credit Union

Presbyterian Health Services • Summit Electric Supply Co.

Tamaya Ventures • Tempur Sealy • Titan Development • U.S. Bank

Community Partners

City of Albuquerque • Bernalillo County • Town of Edgewood

Village of Los Lunas • City of Rio Communities • Sandoval County

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