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AREA CONTRIBUTOR NEWSLETTER

December 2023 - Holiday Edition!

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO

Greetings,

As 2023 comes to a close, I am honored to express the gratitude of the entire AREA team for the support of our contributors and the partnership we have enjoyed with so many amazing community organizations and public entities.

I would like to extend specific thanks to Cynthia Schultz of Bradbury Stamm Construction, who has served AREA as its Board Chair for the past two years, for her tremendous dedication and leadership. In January we will welcome Don Tarry of PNM who will take on the role for 2024 and has big visions for what we will achieve!

Please be sure to check out our team's holiday greetings message below - see you in 2024!

With gratitude,

Danielle Casey, CEcD, EDFP

Seasons Greetings and Happy New Year Update!

2023 AREA Outcomes

Return on Investment to the Region:	New Projects to the Pipeline Compared to Goal:	New Capital Investment to the Region:	Direct Local Fiscal Impact of Projects:	3-Year Direct or Induced Jobs from AREA Announced Projects:
90:1	116%	$165m	$123 m	1,509

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IN THE NEWS: HEADLINE HIGHLIGHTS

AREA Senior VP Chad Matheson Named One of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers of 2023

Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) Senior Vice President Chad Matheson was recently named one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers of 2023 by Consultant Connect at their annual Economix Conference in Atlanta, GA. Matheson was recognized based on nominations from economic development professionals and site location consultants who rated nominees on excellent practices, innovation and success in building the communities they serve.

Familiar Face joins AREA as Director of Business Development

Tim joined the AREA team on Monday, December 4. However, he is a familiar face to the greater Albuquerque region and to New Mexico. Recently, he served as Vice President of Economic Development for New Mexico Partnership, handling business recruitment efforts for the State of New Mexico, leading market visits and engaging with prospective firms and site consultants.

AREA Seeking Business Input as Part of its Outreach Program

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 County 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/

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