WE NEED YOUR INPUT!

SBA Proposed Changes Could Impact New Mexico Small Businesses

New Mexico small businesses: SBA has proposed new size standards that would change who competes for federal small-business set-asides. We’re submitting a comment on behalf of our members, and we need your input. Share your experience in our 5-minute confidential form.

Click here to fill out the form!

What the proposal does:

Consolidates ~1,000 size standards into 338
Sets a floor of 500 employees or $30.6M in receipts, with no upper limit
If you qualify as small today, you’ll still qualify. Who you compete against could change.

Want to file your own comment? File directly at regulations.gov/document/SBA-2026-0199-0001.

Form closes Nov 13. Comments due to SBA Nov 20.

OUR UPCOMING EVENTS

Membership Orientation

November 13, 2026

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

1309 4th Street SW

We encourage new and existing members to join us for an in-depth tutorial on how the Chamber operates and all the benefits offered to members.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Business Development
Procurement Series

October 27 – December 8

Tuesdays, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Virtual

*There’s still time to join!

Looking to expand your business opportunities? The AHCC Procurement Series is a six-week program that helps small businesses understand the ins and outs of government contracting.

Through the series, participants will explore how to navigate the procurement process, identify contracting opportunities, and access the resources needed to pursue contracts with federal, state, and local governments, as well as anchor institutions across New Mexico.

All sessions are held virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Toastmasters

Tuesdays, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

1309 4th Street NW

Midday Madness Toastmasters, part of Toastmasters International, provides opportunities to develop public speaking, communication, and leadership skills through regular practice and constructive feedback.

Meetings are held at the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, offering a welcoming environment for individuals seeking to build confidence, strengthen communication abilities, and grow as leaders.

Next Meeting is on November 5th!

CONVENTION AND TOURISM DEPARTMENT

Our Convention and Tourism Department is dedicated to positioning Albuquerque as a premier destination for conferences, meetings, and events. By actively attracting and supporting groups from across the country, we help drive economic impact directly to our local businesses—from hotels and restaurants to venues and service providers. Through strategic partnerships and targeted outreach, we are not only bringing visitors to our city, but also creating meaningful opportunities for our members to grow, connect, and thrive.

10th Annual Native Language Symposium 2026:

November 9 – November 10

Berna Facio Professional Development Center

Breath of the Ancestors: Albuquerque Hosts the 10th Annual Native Language Symposium

Albuquerque welcomes educators, language carriers, and community leaders from across Turtle Island on November 9-10, 2026, for the 10th Annual Native Language Symposium at the Berna Facio Professional Development Center. Hosted by the Indigenous Montessori Institute and the Keres Children's Learning Center of Cochiti Pueblo, this milestone gathering is themed Breath of the Ancestors: Reclaiming Our First Words.

The theme carries a double meaning: the first words our youngest children speak, and the original languages of the lands they come from. Over two days, attendees will take part in workshops, panels, and breakout sessions led by people doing this work in their own communities. Topics range from classroom immersion and family engagement to intergenerational storytelling, land-based learning, and culturally grounded curriculum design. Early childhood educators, families, artists, researchers, youth, and advocates are all welcome.

Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company in The Spanish Room Now

November 7 – November 8

Saturday, 2:00 PM, 7:30 PM

Sunday, 2:00 PM

NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre

The National Institute of Flamenco presents The Spanish Room NOW, featuring Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company. Through dynamic choreography, music, lighting, and scenery, dancers and musicians bring a series of imaginative spaces to life in a journey blending the past and present, reality and fantasy.

Tickets: $29–$109, with a $2 discount for seniors, students with ID, and children 10 and younger.

Reserve your tickets here!

The Albuquerque Little Show

November 8, 11AM – 5PM

Albuquerque Convention Center

Bring the family out for a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and vehicle culture! The event will feature an exciting variety of lowriders, bicycles, vintage bicycles, pedal cars, strollers, and remote-control cars. More than just a car show, it's an opportunity to bring generations together, showcase the creativity and skills behind custom builds, and introduce younger generations to hands-on crafts and skilled trades. With activities and displays for all ages, the show celebrates community, tradition, and the passion for building and creating!

To pre-register call 505-730-6527 or email artemispromotions505@gmail.com.

2026 Western Regional WIOA

November 16 – 20, 2026

Hotel Albuquerque

Albuquerque welcomes the 2026 Western Regional WIOA 166/477 Training, November 16–20 at Hotel Albuquerque. Hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Indian and Native American Programs, the training brings together tribal and urban workforce programs to share strategies, strengthen collaboration, and advance economic opportunities across Native American communities.