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AREA Celebrates Economic Development Week with Special Documentary Screening Event
(ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.) May 12, 2025 – Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance ( AREA) is proud to announce its participation in the 2025 Economic Development Week from May 11-17, a global initiative led by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). “Economic...
AREA Showcases Albuquerque’s Business Advantages at Space Symposium in Colorado Springs
(ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.) April 7, 2025 – To enhance greater Albuquerque’s standing as a premier hub for the Aerospace industry, the Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) is participating in the 40th annual Space Symposium April 7-11 in Colorado Springs, Colorado...
Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance Annual Business Input Survey Advises its Business Retention and Expansion Outreach Program
Now through April 15, the Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA), an Albuquerque-based public charity that works to support economic growth in the region, is seeking annual input from businesses in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance and Valencia County to help...
Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance’s Chad Matheson Recognized with Economic Developer of the Year Award
Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance’s (AREA) Senior Vice President, Chad Matheson, received the Economic Developer of the Year Award at the NM IDEA Winter Meeting on February 10, 2025. This award, given in honor of longtime New Mexico economic development leader...