Upcoming Events
BUSINESS DAY IN SANTA FE
JANUARY
Join us for our first event in the new year to kick off the beginning of the legislative session. Hear from top policymakers and industry leaders on key initiatives during this year’s legislative session while networking with peers and NM business leaders. This premier annual event is your best opportunity to learn about and engage with the policy issues that affect your business, customers, and networks in the coming year.
NATIONAL CIVICS BEE-ALBUQUERQUE COMPETITION
APRIL
The National Civics Bee (NCB) is inspiring middle schoolers nationwide to explore civics, build leadership skills, and engage in democracy. Sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, this competition empowers young Americans to become informed, active citizens.
FOCUS AWARDS
APRIL
NMCC’s FOCUS Awards provide members and legislators with a chance to celebrate wins for New Mexico’s business community and network with peers! We will debrief chamber members on the 2025 legislative session during a cocktail reception at Hotel Andaluz in downtown Albuquerque. We will also award state legislators who championed pieces of legislation that aligned with our policy priorities.
BPBP DRAFT DAY
APRIL
NMCC’s landmark event will bring together over 200 career-focused 11th and 12th-grade students from Albuquerque and more than 15 top organizations and employers, all ready to help shape the future of New Mexico’s technical workforce. Students will get the chance to explore career paths, engage with potential employers, and take their first steps toward rewarding professional futures.
ANNUAL MEMBER RETREAT
JUNE
At the NMCC Membership Retreat, members enjoy exclusive networking opportunities with influential peers and key leaders in the business community while gaining invaluable insights from experts on regulatory reform and workforce programs. This premier event offers a dynamic forum to exchange ideas, forge strategic partnerships, and stay ahead of emerging industry trends, ensuring that our members remain competitive and well-positioned for success in New Mexico’s evolving economic landscape.
LEGISLATIVE NIGHT AT BALLOON FIESTA
OCTOBER
NMCC proudly hosts the 4th Annual Legislative Night at the world-renowned Balloon Fiesta’s Balloon Glow—an unforgettable evening where business leaders and policymakers come together against the breathtaking backdrop of illuminated balloons. Legislators, cabinet secretaries, board members, and policy chairs enjoy a relaxed yet powerful networking environment, fostering meaningful connections that drive real change in New Mexico’s business landscape. Key NMCC members gain exclusive access to this premier event, at the heart of the state’s most influential business and policy discussions.