Upcoming events

    • 08/12/2026
    • 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Albuquerque Museum (2000 Mountain Rd NW)

    Your Funds, Your Future

    How New Mexico’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Is Building Opportunity and Prosperity—Today and Tomorrow

    Fueled by unprecedented oil and gas revenues, New Mexico’s permanent funds have surged to historic levels—and compounding returns mean the growth story has only just begun.

    The state now holds a durable financial engine that is already transforming public services, education, and long-term economic stability. In fact, the New Mexico State Investment Council is estimated to return $42 billion to the state over the next decade.

    What was once a volatile revenue stream from oil and gas is becoming a reliable source of expanded options for policymakers to move New Mexico forward.

    Speaker

    Jon Clark
    State Investment Officer
    New Mexico State Investment Council

    • 08/26/2026
    • 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Albuquerque Museum (2000 Mountain Rd NW)
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    Guarding the Nation, Growing the Community

    The Dual Mission of Kirtland AFB

    Kirtland Air Force Base is more than a military installation—it is a vital economic engine and a cornerstone of the Albuquerque community.

    Colonel Justin D. Secrest, commander of the 377th Air Base Wing and Kirtland Air Force Base installation, will provide a comprehensive mission brief highlighting KAFB’s expansive footprint and multi-billion-dollar impact on the local economy.

    Learn how Kirtland’s airmen, scientists, civilian employees, and mission partners work every day to protect the nation while helping drive economic growth and opportunity across New Mexico.

    Speaker

    Col Justin D. Secrest
    Wing and Installation Commander
    377th Air Base Wing
    Kirtland Air Force Base

    • 09/09/2026
    • 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Albuquerque Museum (2000 Mountain Rd NW)
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    Launching the CAMINO Collaborative: Unlocking New Mexico’s Advanced Manufacturing Frontier

    Building New Mexico's Innovation Economy

    New Mexico stands at a pivotal frontier moment as one of the nation's fastest-growing advanced manufacturing hubs.

    Join regional leaders as they introduce the newly launched CAMINO Collaborative—a multi-sector initiative uniting national laboratories, higher education, economic development organizations, and industry partners to establish a modern innovation campus that accelerates opportunity across the state.

    Discover how integrating world-class research, small-business growth, and seamless workforce pipelines will fuel generational economic growth, expand high-wage careers, and position New Mexico as a national leader in advanced manufacturing and frontier technologies.

    Moderator

    Julie Heinrich
    CEO, Heinrich Consulting Group

    Panelists

    Lonnie Love
    Fellow, Sandia National Laboratories
    Former Chief Manufacturing Scientist, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF)

    Tracy Hartzler
    President, Central New Mexico Community College (CNM)

    Jennifer Sinsabaugh
    CEO, New Mexico Manufacturing Extension Partnership (New Mexico MEP)

    Eric Truitt
    Co-Founder & CEO, Mantis Space

    • 09/23/2026
    • 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Albuquerque Museum (2000 Mountain Rd NW)
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    Economic Update on U.S. and New Mexico

    Wednesday, September 23, 2026

    Join us for an economic outlook presentation examining current conditions in the New Mexico and national economies.

    Nick Sly will provide an overview of key economic trends, along with an update on monetary policy and the factors shaping the broader economic outlook.

    The presentation will explore important indicators affecting New Mexico and the United States, including monetary policy, employment, housing, inflation, gross domestic product, energy, agriculture, and banking.

    Featured Speaker

    Nick Sly
    Vice President, Economist and Denver Branch Executive
    Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

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    • 10/14/2026
    • 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Albuquerque Museum (2000 Mountain Rd NW)
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    The Next Frontier: Building What Comes Next

    Wednesday, October 14, 2026

    New Mexico is the next frontier for technology and innovation, and by working together across industries and sectors, we can turn our state’s research strengths into new businesses, jobs, and opportunities for New Mexicans.

    Economic Development Secretary Rob Black will share the state’s roadmap for translating New Mexico’s research and innovation assets into a stronger, more competitive economy.

    Featured Speaker

    Rob Black
    Secretary
    New Mexico Economic Development Department

    Location: Albuquerque Museum

Past events

07/22/2026 Shaping the Future of Public Safety with APD Chief Barker
07/08/2026 Forum Social Event: Albuquerque in Motion
06/24/2026 New Mexico Youth Services Coalition
06/10/2026 What Business Leaders Should Know About the News Media
05/27/2026 Los Lunas/Valencia County Economic Development
05/13/2026 Arizona’s Playbook: Building a Powerhouse Economic Engine
04/22/2026 Housing as Economic Infrastructure: A Public-Private Strategy for Housing in Albuquerque
04/14/2026 Economic and Market Outlook During Turbulent Times
04/08/2026 The Rebuilders: Understanding The Workforce Meaning Crisis and What To Do About It
03/25/2026 Inside the Session: A New Mexico Legislative Panel Discussion
03/11/2026 Shauna Kastle President/CEO Goodwill Industries of New Mexico
03/04/2026 A Conversation with Mayor Tim Keller
02/25/2026 Envisioning the Future: Sandia Labs' Innovations
02/11/2026 The U.S. Economy and the Federal Reserve
01/21/2026 Economic Forum Members Only Annual Business Meeting
01/14/2026 NM Attorney General Raul Torrez
12/11/2025 Partnership with Purpose: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center & 19 Pueblos District
11/19/2025 Economic Forum Meeting: Solving New Mexico’s Health Care Worker Shortage
11/12/2025 Economic Forum Meeting: Creativity Counts: Albuquerque’s Creative Economy Snapshot
11/05/2025 Economic Forum Meeting: ADVANCING ALBUQUERQUE’S FUTURE SUCCESS: A Strategic Approach to Collaboration & A Panel on Business’s Role in Policy
10/22/2025 Economic Forum Meeting: David Friedman, CultureWise Workshop
10/16/2025 Economic Forum Meeting: Public Safety Panel
09/24/2025 Economic Forum Meeting: Future Focused Education-Homegrown Talent Development in Albuquerque that Works!
09/10/2025 Economic Forum Meeting- Anderson Means Business: Educating Business Leaders, Empowering New Mexico
08/27/2025 Economic Forum Meeting- Economic Development, Jobs and the Circular Economy
08/13/2025 Economic Forum Meeting- “Getting Comfortable with Uncertainty”
07/23/2025 Economic Forum Meeting- Lobo Athletics: An Economic Force in a Changing Game
07/09/2025 Economic Forum Meeting- Triple Play
03/12/2025 Economic Forum Meeting- Uniting & Igniting the NewSpace Ecosystem in New Mexico for Maximum Economic Impact