Free business mentoring. Real guidance. Real results.

What Are SCORE Office Hours?

Free, one-on-one business mentoring sessions hosted at the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, with experienced SCORE volunteer mentors who help entrepreneurs strengthen and grow their businesses.

Free 1-on-1 Mentoring & Group Consultations Available

SCORE mentors provide personalized support based on your business needs—no pressure, just guidance.

SCORE helps with:

• Business planning & startup support
• ​Pricing and profitability
• Marketing and customer growth
• Operations and systems
• Sales strategy
• Scaling and expansion

SCORE Office Hours are ideal for:

• New entrepreneurs
• Existing businesses ready to level up
• Businesses needing clarity, structure, or direction

Get personalized business guidance—at no cost—to help you start, stabilize, or grow your business.

We’re excited to invite you to take advantage of a valuable member resource—FREE one-on-one Office Hours with SBA and SCORE, hosted right here at the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce.

Whether you’re starting a business, growing your revenue, looking for funding guidance, or preparing for contracting opportunities, these sessions are designed to give you direct support, practical next steps, and expert insight.

✅ SBA Office Hours (Business Guidance + Funding + Certifications)

Meet with an SBA representative for support on topics like:

• SBA loan guidance and funding readiness
• Business planning and growth strategy
• SBA certifications (8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB)
• Government contracting and procurement readiness

✅ SCORE Office Hours (Mentoring + Strategy + Growth Support)

Meet with a SCORE mentor for help with:

• Business planning, pricing, and profitability
• Marketing and customer growth
• Sales strategy and operations support
• Scaling and long-term sustainability

📍 Location: Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce
💼 Cost: FREE
⏳ Appointments are limited (advance registration encouraged)

Call to Action:
👉 Reserve your Office Hours session today: https://www.ahcnm.org/office-hours

Adult Beginning Spanish Language Classes
Now offered at the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce

Looking to build confidence speaking Spanish? Our Adult Beginning Spanish Language classes are designed for adults who want to learn the basics in a welcoming, supportive, and practical learning environment.

These classes focus on everyday conversational Spanish, helping participants develop foundational skills for real-life situations—whether at work, in the community, or for personal growth. No prior Spanish experience is required.

✨ What to Expect:

• ​Beginner-friendly instruction
• Practical vocabulary and conversation skills
• Interactive learning activities
• A supportive classroom environment

Whether you’re learning Spanish for professional advancement, cultural connection, or personal enrichment, these classes are a great place to start. 

Program Length: 8 weeks / Class meets once a week / 2 hours per class session
Dates: March 11th through April 29th, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Level: Beginner / CEFR A1 - Instructed by a Certified Spanish Language Instructor
Location: Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce

For more information, call us at (505) 842-9003 or contact the BEOC Team at Tashina@ahcnm.org or Sandra@ahcnm.org.
Visit: www.ahcnm.org

*Hispano Chamber Members will receive a special discount on the registration fee. 

Take the first step toward learning Spanish—join us and start building your skills today!

Dinner • Wine • Cocktail Hour • Live & Silent Auctions • Music
$150/person ($50 fair market value)

Entertainment: 
King Mobile Music and Dancers from Festival Ballet

The New Mexico Philharmonic is proud to present the Annual New Mexico Philharmonic Gala on Saturday, March 14, 2026. This event provides businesses and individuals with an opportunity to celebrate, have fun, and support Albuquerque’s most prominent performing arts organization and the education programs that the NMPhil facilitates. The theme of the gala this year will be Route 66. Recommended dress: 50’s and 60’s era or business casual.

National Hispanic Cultural Center Grand Hall
(Closest building to the parking lot)
1701 4th St SW / Albuquerque, NM 87102

March to the Madness Tech Show x NCAA Watch Party

Enjoy a full FREE day of NCAA March Madness action on massive video walls, great food, prizes, games, cocktail hour, and high-energy networking with fellow New Mexico business leaders. Come network with us!

• 🤝Networking & Exposure (Bring your Business Cards!)
• 🏀Live Streaming March Madness on Our Massive Video Walls!
• 🎁Raffle Tech Prizes & Bracket Challenge
• 🌮Breakfast Bar, Sadies Food Truck for Lunch, Gourmet Hors D'oeuvres Dinner Service, Catered Dessert
• 🍸Open Bar & Cocktail Hour...s 😆
• 🎓Business Productivity Breakout Workshops Led by Industry Specialists
• 🦾Hands-on Demos w/the Nation's Latest Business Technology

Hosted at DSI’s Albuquerque showroom, this one-of-a-kind event blends tournament excitement with hands-on access to the nation’s latest interactive digital displays, LED video walls, printer tech, managed IT solutions, workflow software, and more. Test-drive equipment, explore live demos, and discover tools that can elevate your organization’s productivity — all in a fun, pressure-free environment.

Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location: 4121 Prospect Ave NE, Suite A, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Register: www.dsinm.com/events/march-to-the-madness-event-2026

• Must qualify as a small business
• Must be registered in SAM.gov
• Must be able to provide a Capability Statement electronically prior to or at the time of the meeting

• Construction Industry
  • 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors
• Manufacturing Industry
  • 334112 - Computer Storage Device Manufacturing
  • 332313 - Plate Work Manufacturing
  • 334111 - Electronic Computer Manufacturing
  • 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
  • 339999 - All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Administrative and Support Industry
  • 561320 - Temporary Help Services
  • 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
  • 722310 - Food Service Contractors (Large need for vendors)

Digital Deep Dive: Digital Marketing for Growth

Ready to take your marketing to the next level? Join our Digital Deep Dive: Digital Marketing for Growth—a 6-week, in-person training series designed to help entrepreneurs, small business owners, and creatives strengthen their digital presence and attract more customers.

Over six weeks, participants will build real marketing assets and gain hands-on experience learning how to:

• Create professional marketing materials and graphics
• ​Set up and optimize a Google Business Profile
• Understand and use social media ad boosting
• Apply digital marketing strategies that support business growth

Each weekly session is expert-led, practical, and focused on helping you leave with tools you can use immediately in your business.

📅 Program Details

• Dates: March 19, 2026 – April 23, 2026
• ​Day: Every Wednesday, once a week
• Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Format: In-person only

📍 Location
Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce
1309 4th St, Albuquerque, NM 87102
BEOC Computer Lab – 2nd Floor

📞 Questions or Registration Support?
Call us at (505) 842-9003
Or contact Sandra Gonzales, Program Manager at Sandra@ahcnm.org

✨ Build confidence. Create your own marketing content. Grow your business.
Register online here: https://forms.gle/bLNw4zGgewyEXbv19
Spots are limited—register early and take the digital deep dive with us!

Free business mentoring. Real guidance. Real results.

What Are SCORE Office Hours?

Free, one-on-one business mentoring sessions hosted at the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, with experienced SCORE volunteer mentors who help entrepreneurs strengthen and grow their businesses.

Free 1-on-1 Mentoring & Group Consultations Available

SCORE mentors provide personalized support based on your business needs—no pressure, just guidance.

SCORE helps with:

• Business planning & startup support
• ​Pricing and profitability
• Marketing and customer growth
• Operations and systems
• Sales strategy
• Scaling and expansion

SCORE Office Hours are ideal for:

• New entrepreneurs
• Existing businesses ready to level up
• Businesses needing clarity, structure, or direction

Digital Deep Dive: Digital Marketing for Growth

Ready to take your marketing to the next level? Join our Digital Deep Dive: Digital Marketing for Growth—a 6-week, in-person training series designed to help entrepreneurs, small business owners, and creatives strengthen their digital presence and attract more customers.

Over six weeks, participants will build real marketing assets and gain hands-on experience learning how to:

• Create professional marketing materials and graphics
• ​Set up and optimize a Google Business Profile
• Understand and use social media ad boosting
• Apply digital marketing strategies that support business growth

Each weekly session is expert-led, practical, and focused on helping you leave with tools you can use immediately in your business.

📅 Program Details

• Dates: March 19, 2026 – April 23, 2026
• ​Day: Every Wednesday, once a week
• Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Format: In-person only

📍 Location
Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce
1309 4th St, Albuquerque, NM 87102
BEOC Computer Lab – 2nd Floor

📞 Questions or Registration Support?
Call us at (505) 842-9003
Or contact Sandra Gonzales, Program Manager at Sandra@ahcnm.org

✨ Build confidence. Create your own marketing content. Grow your business.
Register online here: https://forms.gle/bLNw4zGgewyEXbv19
Spots are limited—register early and take the digital deep dive with us!