📣 Exciting Announcement! ⛳

The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce our 2026 Golf Classic – Driving for the Future happening on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the beautiful Santa Ana Golf Club! The Annual Golf Classic is a signature fundraising event dedicated to supporting the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Initiative. This tournament brings together business leaders, community partners, and professionals to raise funds that provide scholarships for New Mexico students pursuing higher education. Proceeds from the event help aspiring students achieve their academic dreams by easing financial barriers and empowering the next generation of leaders. By participating as a player, sponsor, or supporter, you are directly contributing to the educational success and future opportunities of students across New Mexico. Join us for a day of golf, networking, and making a lasting impact!

This signature event brings together business leaders, community partners, and golf enthusiasts for a fun-filled day on the course—all in support of our Education Scholarship Fund and programs that empower the next generation of leaders.

✨ What’s New for 2026:

• Golf Team Registration is NOW OPEN – Gather your foursome and secure your spot early!

• Sponsorship Opportunities Available – Showcase your business, connect with community leaders, and make a lasting impact while enjoying a day of networking and fun.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the most anticipated community events of the year. Spots fill up quickly—register your team or sponsorship today! 

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!

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!

SEMILLA Food Entrepreneur Program - Now Accepting Applications

Presented by SVEDC & RGCDC, Semilla is a six-month program for early-stage food entrepreneurs exploring what it takes to start their own food business. Walk away with real knowledge, practical tools, and clarity before making major investments.

Program phases: Evaluate your concept → Build your foundation → Launch or Pivot with confidence.

Built for home cooks, cottage food vendors, food truck owners, caterers/bakers, food manufacturers, and early-stage founders (0-2 years in) - including those working full time. If you have been building your food dream on the side, Semilla is designed to fit your life.

• ​Tour our real-world labs
• Meet instructors
• Connect with students just like them

It's Back! The Better Business Bureau’s Spring Shred Day returns! Key Sponsors: Black Dog Shredding, PC Place, KDSK Radio, & The Food Depot

Mark your calendars, it's Better Business Bureau’s 2026 Spring Shred Day!

• Bring up to TWO boxes or garbage bags per vehicle

• FREE electronic recycling provided by PC Place

**NO X-rays, photographs, or binders

We will be accepting canned goods and monetary donations for The Food Depot! To ensure smooth traffic flow, please enter from Menaul and follow instructions from our volunteers. See you there!

Thanks to our partners: Black Dog Shredding, PC Place, KDSK & The Food Depot!

Get more info: https://www.bbb.org/article/events/32977-2026-shred-day

Lunch & Learn: Building Business Through Finance & Community

Join us for an informative and engaging Lunch & Learn focused on empowering business owners with the financial tools and connections needed for long-term success. This session will provide valuable insights into high-level business banking, treasury management, business lending, and investment services, while also highlighting the importance of community relationships in driving business growth.

Attendees will gain a better understanding of how to strengthen their financial foundation, access capital opportunities, and leverage strategic partnerships to build and sustain a thriving business.

Whether you are an entrepreneur, small business owner, or professional looking to expand your knowledge, this session offers practical guidance and meaningful connections to support your next level of growth.

American Indian Week concludes with a Round Dance in the IPCC courtyard. The Round Dance brings communities together to share songs and stories, and to have fun! Join our celebration with songs full of love, loss, and humor and mark the end of American Indian Week with a day of warmth and community.

The forum will be hosted in beautiful Santa Fe, NM on Tuesday, April 28 – 30, 2026 at the Buffalo Thunder Resort. The program will provide participants with an opportunity to learn about the latest upcoming federal opportunities and projects in the New Mexico region and beyond, interact with leadership, and will provide ample opportunity to network with potential business partners. Use the links above to sponsor or register today!

Find reliable experts and discover opportunities to save thousands on your next home improvement projects.

Saturday, May 2 | 9am-5pm
Poulin Design Center | 8600 Pan American Fwy NE Albuquerque, NM 87113

Join us for Albuquerque’s newest home and living event at the Home Remodel and Interiors Show, hosted inside the expanded Poulin Design Center and Marketplace Home store. This event brings together homeowners who are ready to remodel, refresh, and reinvest in their spaces – all in one place.

Science on Tap is not your ordinary lecture series. Grab a beer from Bombs Away Beer Company and enjoy a relaxed presentation by scientists, researchers, and subject matter experts on various engaging science topics. Join the conversation!