Success Stories
Kena Wrap Expands Global Reach
Kena Wrap, an Albuquerque-based business founded by Juperi Johnson, continues to build on its early success with new national and international growth. Known for inventing the world’s first…
Zia Road Running: Albuquerque Business Helping Homeowners Recover and Rebuild
Located in the heart of Albuquerque along Menaul Boulevard, Zia Road Running has quickly built a reputation for helping homeowners and businesses navigate some of the most…
From Student to Entrepreneur: How One Albuquerque Intern is Building His Future
When Jaiden Torrez first heard about the opportunity to intern with the City of Albuquerque’s Small Business Office, he had a simple belief about entrepreneurship…
Passages International: Building a Greener Future for End-of-Life Care
When Passages International got its start in 1999, co-founded by CEO Darren Crouch and his brother-in-law in the back of a funeral home in Taos, its mission was clear: bring more dignity, compassion, and sustainability to the funeral industry.
Building Opportunity Citywide: Albuquerque’s Economic Development Team Earns Statewide Honors
On January 21, 2026, New Mexico IDEA recognized two members of the City of Albuquerque’s Economic Development Department for the work they’re doing to move the city forward, from landing transformational projects to…
First Cohort Completes CNM’s Quantum Technician Bootcamp
Albuquerque is taking another major step toward becoming a national leader in quantum innovation, as Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) celebrates the successful completion…
NeurInsight Advancing Brain Imaging Innovation in Albuquerque
Albuquerque is home to a growing ecosystem of cutting-edge science, and NeurInsight LLC stands out as a unique example of innovation rooted in our city. Founded in 2012, NeurInsight is…
Strengthening Cybersecurity for New Mexico’s Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
Kenneth Ingham has spent more than three decades helping organizations strengthen their cybersecurity and meet increasingly complex governance and compliance requirements…
Albuquerque’s Small Business Resource Fair Empowers Entrepreneurs and Streamlines Licensing
More than 100 entrepreneurs, start-ups, and local business owners attended the City of Albuquerque’s Small Business Resource Fair on November 18, creating a packed and energetic environment…
The Black Chamber of Commerce of New Mexico Finds a New Home at Albuquerque’s Business Resource Center
The City of Albuquerque is proud to welcome the Black Chamber of Commerce of New Mexico (BCCNM) into its newly expanded Business Resource Center (BRC), a move that reflects the Chamber’s…
Revitalize San Pedro Partnership Opens New Business Hub, Earns Main Street Designation
A new chapter is underway for the San Pedro corridor as the Revitalize San Pedro Partnership (RSPP) celebrates the opening of its new business office at 1307 San Pedro NE and its official designation…
Job Training Albuquerque Wins Statewide Recognition
When the City of Albuquerque launched Job Training Albuquerque (JTA) in 2020, the goal was simple but ambitious: help local businesses grow by investing directly in their people. Five years later…