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BUSINESS ADVOCACY AND

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DIVISION

BUSINESS ADVOCACY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PLANNING COUNCIL

If you are interested in providing leadership to the Chamber’s Business Advocacy & Government Relations Division, and want to help devise policy in areas affecting business, this is the Planning Council for you. Council members work with elected and appointed officials at the local, state and federal levels to advocate on behalf of the business community and to position the business community at the table when public policy decisions are made.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMITTEE

We won’t promise you the moon, but we will give you the world. The Chamber is a support system for businesses looking to gain insight and knowledge about how others are doing business in the ever-changing global marketplace. The International Trade Committee promotes international trade in the Greater Albuquerque area through the education of local businesses looking to promote their products and services in global markets, monitoring of trade related issues, and by the Chamber’s participation in trade missions.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ISSUES TASK FORCE

The Local Government Issues Task Force is very actively involved in local and regional issues that impact the quality of life in the Greater Albuquerque area. The task force serves an an advocate for business interests in the community. The task force works closely with local elected officials and department representatives to assure that laws, regulations, ordinances and/or policies that are proposed or implemented do not have a negative impact on business. Issues range from budget review to issues impacting proposed regional development.

COMMUNICATION AND

PUBLIC RELATIONS DIVISION

 CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP AWARDS COMMITTEE

Join this planning committee to organize this prestigious event which publicly recognizes small, medium, large and non-profit companies that embody what it means to be a good corporate citizen. Among other criteria, applicants are judged on environmental awareness, philanthropy, and financial success. The Harry Kinney Good Neighbor Award is also presented to an individual who embodies the qualities that the former Mayor possessed.

LINKS FOR LITERACY GOLF TOURNAMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE

Get involved in planning one of the premier golf tournaments in town. Participants will enjoy fun in the sun in an easy shotgun-scramble format which is followed by a cocktail reception and awards dinner, all in the name of helping local kindergartners learn to read! Proceeds from the tournament planned by this committee will benefit the Chamber’s Albuquerque Reads program.

MILITARY AFFAIRS - ARMED FORCES BANQUET

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Want to get involved with our local military community? The Chamber’s Military Affairs committee works closely with Kirtland Air Force Base and local military offices to support our men and women in uniform. Held on Armed Forces Day each May, this black-tie, formal event is the largest event for all branches of the Armed Forces in the state of New Mexico, and awards are presented to outstanding service men and women. The event also features a nationally renowned military leader as the keynote speaker.

 USS ALBUQUERQUE COMMITTEE

Did you know that the City of Albuquerque has a namesake fast-attack submarine? Do you have a love for the Navy, the military, the sea, or Albuquerque in general? Then, join this committee to work with the crew of the boat to forge strong relationships and exciting events. From care packages to helping with trips for some of the crew to come to Albuquerque, this committee plays a vital role in the morale of the crew. One day, they just might get the boat up the Rio Grande!

HEALTHCARE DIVISION

 HEALTHCARE PLANNING COUNCIL

Want to identify and advocate for solutions to healthcare issues in New Mexico? Then this planning council will appeal to you! This group will continue to work with healthcare providers, elected officials and the business community to develop practical solutions to try and lower the number of uninsured individuals in the state.

LEADERSHIP &

ALBUQUERQUE READS DIVISION

ALBUQUERQUE READS COMMITTEE

Do you have a passion for early childhood literacy? Help this committee plan and implement the Chamber’s Albuquerque Reads program, including expansion, volunteer recruitment, logistics, fundraising efforts, and much more! We have expanded to three schools and ultimately our goal is to be in all 20 Title I schools in APS. Test results have shown that tutoring kindergartners at their school one-on-one makes a difference. Work with us to keep this critical program moving forward!

ALBUQUERQUE READS LUNCHEON

PLANNING COMMITTEE

If you want to be involved in recognizing the efforts of the Albuquerque Reads volunteer tutors, corporate sponsors, teachers, and children, this committee is for you! Help to plan the annual recognition luncheon that honors the success of the students, tutors, and financial sponsors for their hard work and dedication.

ALBUQUERQUE READS TUTORS

Provide volunteer opportunities to your employees and make a difference in the life of a child. Studies have shown that if a child cannot read at grade level by third grade, he or she will probably drop out of high school. Albuquerque Reads is designed to reverse this growing problem. Help a young child learn to read by volunteering to tutor kindergarten students at one of three Albuquerque public schools. Training will be provided. The program has achieved dramatic results. Help a child today by becoming a tutor!

 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

PLANNING COMMITTEE

If you have a passion for Leadership Development, this committee is for you! We host an annual Leadership Conference each year. This conference is designed to offer its participants an opportunity to refresh, rejuvenate, reacquaint themselves with colleagues and meet new ones, and walk away with valuable information which can immediately be applied in their workplaces. The Conference also serves as a venue for the Leadership Albuquerque Alumni Association to present its annual Community Leadership Award to a deserving member of our community. Committee members are expected to make a one-year commitment to the planning and implementation of the event. Meetings are typically held monthly. As a committee member, you will be asked to: Assist in recruiting and screening keynote speakers; Securing a Conference venue; Planning the Conference program; Securing sponsorships; Marketing the Conference and building registrations; and attending and providing staff assistance during the event.

YOUNG EXECS

If you are a young professional in your 20’s and 30’s, then this program will be of interest to you! The group meets monthly to network and learn from each other as they learn about and address the issues facing the Greater Albuquerque area. Business networking, luncheon speakers, after-work social activities and civic engagement opportunities are all part of this program. Join your peers and get on the fast track to involvement in your organization and your community!

MEMBERSHIP DIVISION

 AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE

Establish relationships with new or expanding companies early by representing the Chamber and your own business at various events as an Ambassador. Participate in groundbreaking and ribbon cutting ceremonies for fellow members whose businesses are opening, expanding, or moving to a new location and share in recognizing their achievements. Ambassadors also participate in recognizing member anniversaries, help increase member participation in Chamber programs, and inform new and existing members about the services offered to them as part of their membership.

PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION

 CRIME PLANNING COUNCIL

Law enforcement’s role is to keep residents safe, but the residents have to know that they are safe. This is true for the business community. A community that is safe to raise a family and to operate a business plays a major role in the economic prosperity experienced in our region. The Chamber realizes the importance of public safety in the economic development of our region. This planning council was formed to work closely with law enforcement agencies to advocate for programs and initiatives which enhance public safety which in turn will compliment economic development. The council will continue to work on such local projects as the Family Advocacy Center and the City’s initiatives against gangs and gang violence. At a regional level, the council will continue to work with M.A.D.D. and the Governor’s Office on Drug Enforcement. We will also continue to identify legislative solutions to problems that have a negative impact on our families, our economy, and our quality of life.

SMALL BUSINESS &

ENTREPRENEURISM DIVISION

DUKE CITY DOZEN AWARDS LUNCHEON

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Entrepreneurs and small businesses are the backbone of our community’s economic base and the major potential source for new job creation here in Albuquerque. Our annual “Duke City Dozen Awards Luncheon - A Salute to Small Business and Entrepreneurism” provides recognition and awards for innovation, excellence, and contributions to the community by entrepreneurs and small businesses. Ten Innovate Albuquerque awards, the Maxie Anderson Award and the Home-Based Business Award are handed out at this special lunch event. The committee will help to encourage companies to apply, help to select finalists, and market the event.

HOME-BASED BUSINESS COMMITTEE

Are you a home-based business owner? Then consider joining the Home-Based Business committee and help the Chamber to provide free home-based business networking and educational events as a way to connect the home-based business owner with their peers and provide them with workshops on the unique issues faced by operating this type of business. In addition to workshop events, the committee assists with planning our annual after-hours networking event and with our new Home-Based Business Expo event.

INNOVATE NEW MEXICO CONFERENCE

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Help to organize an event that will include innovative and entrepreneurial keynote speakers, candid panel discussions about encouraging innovation, learning from successful entrepreneurs, resource support and assistance that the entrepreneur can receive in New Mexico and how New Mexico can strengthen economic development, align current and future talent force needs, and create a world-class education system to support a strong entrepreneurial and innovative climate for companies in New Mexico.

TRANSPORTATION DIVISION

 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COUNCIL

An effective and efficient transportation system contributes to the economic success of the region. The Greater Albuquerque region is continuing to grow and along with that growth, comes many transportation challenges. The Chamber continues to work closely with its regional partners in addressing transportation issues. During the upcoming program year, the planning council will work on several multi-modal projects including highway infrastructure improvement, light rail, and public transportation alternatives. The council will also work with local, state and federal authorities in order to develop solutions to transportation issues which impact the region.

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