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BernCo Business News Bulletin - December 2023

Highlights from District 1 Edge -

• Featuring: Steel Bender Brewyard
• "Two New Housing Developments for the Westside" from Commissioner Baca
• "I-40 TradePort Corridor Brings Benefits to all New Mexicans" from Executive Development Officer, Marcos Gonzales

Now through Dec. 31, the Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA), an Albuquerque-based public charity that works to support economic growth in the region, is seeking input from businesses in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance and Valencia Counties to help tailor programs and resources to company needs, market activity and trends. Surveys can be submitted anonymously online at: www.abq.org/local-business/

“AREA’s longstanding business support and outreach program has helped thousands of companies over the years by providing data, referrals and technical assistance with incentives and tools such as IRBs, JTIP and LEDA funding to grow their New Mexico operations,” said AREA President & CEO Danielle Casey. “While we continue those efforts, this expansion of data collection will help connect the dots in a bigger way for our overall economic future.”

Although individual surveys will remain confidential, data from the surveys will be analyzed in aggregate to identify trends in the local business community and that will help ensure AREA’s efforts to support business growth and job creation align to the needs of the community and support the region’s competitive advantage in economic development.

A full listing of programs and resources available through AREA’s business retention and expansion program can be found online at: www.abq.org/local-business/

“Small businesses are the backbone of New Mexico’s economy with 54% of all employees,” said New Mexico Economic Development Department Acting Secretary Jon Clark. “That’s why we need business owners to tell us about their concerns and challenges, so we can best design programs to assist them. Surveys like this are a key tool to determine how to help our New Mexico businesses.”

Once the survey closes, the results will be analyzed and compared to the 2021 survey data to help inform AREA’s decision making and prioritization for the coming year. This data will also help AREA understand how market changes and trends impact the competitiveness of the region on the national scale.

Biz Moments: with Sheriff Allen

Marcos Gonzales, together with Bernalillo County Sheriff Allen bring you a Biz Moment – Resources segment highlighting county resources specifically available to businesses and organizations. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office recognize that a vital part of service to the community is recognizing the different needs that businesses and organizations have. Learn how you can reach out to the team that specifically works to address security concerns, theft-prevention and other business priorities, and participate in a Business Roundtable with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office!