The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce

A Place Where People and Business Thrive

Our VISION
To improve lives through commerce, community & culture.

Mission
To promote economic development, to enhance economic opportunities, and to provide business and workforce education with an emphasis on the Hispanic and small business community in Albuquerque and New Mexico.

Our WHY
​We believe in contributing to a greater cause. 

Who We Are

Established in 1975 by 14 members of the Hispanic business community, the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce (Hispano Chamber)  is an organization focused on improving economic development, opportunities, and education in Albuquerque and throughout the state of New Mexico.  Currently, the Hispano Chamber is a community of approximately 1,000 business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals committed to scaling small businesses and empowering individuals through economic growth and wealth creation. The Hispano Chamber is the largest  Hispanic chamber in the country, and the largest chamber of commerce in New Mexico. Our membership is comprised of approximately 60%  Hispanic-Owned businesses and 40% Non-Hispanic-Owned businesses.  While being a historically Hispanic-focused association, we are inclusive and proud to consider ourselves the Small Business Chamber of not only Albuquerque, but of the state of New Mexico.

Guiding Principles

We Believe in Contributing to a Greater Cause.
We believe when opportunity knocks, you should answer the door.
We believe your success is our success.
We believe in the entrepreneurial dream.
We believe in winning together.
We believe in connecting the right people to the right people.
We believe passionate people make things happen.
We believe that small business is critical to growing our economy.
We believe in BIG smiles and friendly handshakes.
We believe in having fun!
We believe that children are the future.
We believe that an educated workforce is vital and knowledge is POWER!
We believe it’s important to know who you are and where you came from.
We believe that Albuquerque is red and green, fry bread, biscochitos, turquoise, mariachis, the Mesa, the Bosque and the Sandias.
We believe that most people are one connection away from achieving their dreams.