Business Person of The Year

Janice Torrez has served as president of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico since January 2021 and has been with the company for 15 years.

She is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the New Mexico Plan to support membership growth and retention and ensure the financial stability and long-term success of the state’s largest health insurance company, serving more than 700,000 New Mexicans carrying a Blue Cross and Blue Shield card.

Janice has over 29 years of experience as a senior executive within health care organizations in New Mexico.

She serves on the board of the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance, Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, New Mexico Chamber of Commerce and United Way of North Central New Mexico.

Janice holds a Bachelor of Science and a master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.

EXCITING NEWS!

Ribbon-Cutting and Grand Opening Ceremony of
U.S. Commercial Service Office at Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce

WASHINGTON - On Wednesday, November 8, 2023, the International Trade Administration’s (ITA) U.S. Commercial Service and the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony for the U.S. Commercial Service New Mexico Office in Albuquerque.

Strategically located inside the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, the new location for the U.S. Commercial Service New Mexico will be the first time that the U.S. Commercial Service has co-located with a member office of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The new office in downtown Albuquerque will serve New Mexico’s vibrant business community, as well as allow for increased collaboration with Chamber’s members, which include several diverse small and medium-sized businesses.

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Hispano & Community Events

Why People Believe in Us

Official Airlines of the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber

“The connections that I’ve made with the small business and governmental communities are priceless. I have said it before and I’ll say it again, my success as an entrepreneur has been greatly elevated due to my involvement with the chamber.”

Erin Gandara, Elevar Business Advisors

“This was a great Procurement Series. I’ve attended other training sessions from WESST, but this Series was by far the best.”

Florence Cunningham, Geode Corp

“As a member, and working with the Chamber, it has provided us valuable resources and long lasting business relationships.

I am grateful for the assistance they have provided to us throughout the years.”

Sonia Armijo, PC Place II

“That was so much fun, I really enjoyed how you are always thinking about how we can meet new people in a creative way!”

Annabelle Romero | Sr. Mortgage Specialist

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“You're doing great creating/hosting events, keeping members active, and providing the support you do within the community through the chamber. I really appreciate it!”

Tucker Vensel | Business Development Representative

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“Kiana, that was such a great, unique idea! I really liked it. Thanks for putting this together, I'm looking forward to doing more stuff like this in the future!”

Ryan Washburn | Risk Consultant

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