From left to right: County Commissioner for Precinct 4 Sergio Coronado, County Commissioner for Precinct 3 Iliana Holgiun, El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego, County Commissioner for Precinct 1 Jackie Butler, and County Commissioner for Precinct 2 David Stout | Shaping El Paso's Future: Insights From the State of the County | |
The El Paso Chamber hosted the 2025 State of the County Address, bringing together close to 600 business, civic, and community leaders to reflect on our achievements and look ahead to what’s next for El Paso County.
During the address, Judge Ricardo Samaniego highlighted the County’s ongoing growth, with a renewed focus on infrastructure development, economic momentum driven by bond funding, and a continued commitment to public safety and quality of life. He noted that voters recently approved millions of dollars in bond funding to finance major improvements across transportation and utility systems.
As the Chamber, our role is to ensure that the dialogue generated in this event transforms into action. We welcomed the opportunity to connect our members with decision-makers and to highlight how the business community is integral to the next chapter of El Paso County’s growth story. We extend our thanks to everyone who attended and encourage our members to stay engaged and aligned with the priorities laid out by the County leadership.
We look forward to the impact we’ll create together: stronger partnerships, expanded opportunities for local businesses, and a thriving regional economy built on collaboration, innovation, and shared purpose.
| | From Left to Right: Juarez Mayor Cruz Perez Cuellar, El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson, Town of Horizon City Mayor Andres Renteria | | | |
Mariachi Los Pioneros,
Americas High School
| | THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS EVENT POSSIBLE! | | Building Momentum: Highlights from Our EPC Town Hall & Annual Update |
Energy was high at our Town Hall & Annual Update as our members and partners came together to celebrate how we are building the Chamber, building connections, and building a stronger El Paso. Ricardo Mora, President & CEO, shared exciting progress on our growing membership, stronger governance, revitalized team culture, and bold advocacy efforts shaping the business landscape. Attendees heard how new initiatives in workforce, innovation, and small-business support are helping build capacity across the region, while major collaborations in infrastructure, policy, and economic development are building the foundation for long-term growth. With enthusiasm in the room and momentum on our side, the message was clear: We are BUILDING something meaningful, lasting, and powerful together, and the best is yet to come.
| | El Paso Electric CEO Kelly Tomblin | | | From left to right: Hazel Kennedy (GECU), Jorge Ojeda (HAWK Construction), Ricardo Mora (EPC) | | Leadership El Paso Class 46 Gives Back | |
Strikes, spares, and team spirit!
Leadership El Paso Class 46 hit the lanes for their class project, a Bowling Tournament, making it a fun-filled afternoon of friendly competition and laughter to raise donations for Junior Leadership El Paso. The event brought together leaders from across the community and showcased how meaningful connections can be built in the most unexpected places. It was a reminder that leadership isn't just about boardrooms and meetings, it's about showing up, supporting one another, creating shared experiences, and strengthening the sense of community that makes El Paso so special.
A big thank you to all participants and sponsors who helped make this event a perfect game!
| | Miner Business Trailblazer Award Nominations | |
The Miner Business Impact Awards celebrate the fastest-growing alumni businesses and leading corporate and organizational partners that have made a significant impact on UTEP and their community.
Nominate a business by December 1, or apply for the Miner Business Trailblazer Award by December 8, 2025. This award honors the fastest-growing businesses owned, led, or founded by UTEP alumni.
Trailblazers are determined based on the business’s compound annual growth rate over a period of years, validated by an independent accounting firm, and other criteria.
| | Regional Pulse: What the Latest Hunt Institute for Global Competitiveness Report Means for El Paso | The November 2025 report from the Hunt Institute for Global Competitiveness gives an important snapshot of how our region’s economy is performing—and what our business community needs to focus on. Trade volumes at key land ports are showing strong growth (for example, truck crossings are up significantly), while in northern Mexican border metros, non-farm employment is slipping. On the local job market, El Paso County has high demand for workers with certifications such as Driver’s License, Basic Life Support, Registered Nurse, and ACLS; these alone account for nearly 15% of job postings. What’s the takeaway? El Paso is at a pivotal moment: we can build on our trade advantage, but we also need to invest in talent development, cross-border collaboration, and infrastructure so that local businesses can compete and grow. As the El Paso Chamber, we’re ready to turn these insights into action—helping our members navigate change, leverage opportunity, and strengthen our regional economy together. | |
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Women in Business Breakfast
Breaking Barriers: Women Leading in Male-Dominated Industries
December 5, 9:00 A.M.
Blue Flame Building; Center for Civic Empowerment (17th Floor)
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