NMCC Foundation: Research
The New Mexico Chamber of Commerce Foundation serves as the research and insight engine behind a more competitive, future-ready New Mexico, advancing rigorous, data-driven analysis that informs policy, strengthens industries, and elevates opportunity statewide. As the Foundation examines key dimensions of economic growth: business climate, workforce readiness, infrastructure, and innovation, it publishes research that diagnoses challenges and outlines clear, actionable paths forward. From comprehensive economic opportunity reports to targeted sector analyses and strategic convenings, each initiative turns insight into action, equipping leaders, educators, and policymakers with the knowledge to build a more prosperous, resilient economy for all New Mexicans.
We translate insight into New Mexico’s brightest future.
Growing Our Economy: Positioning New Mexico for the Next Generation of Industry
At a pivotal moment for New Mexico’s economy, this report identifies four high-growth sectors driving nearly $9 billion in private-sector activity and outlines the strategic actions needed to strengthen competitiveness, close critical gaps, and build a more resilient, future-ready economy. Grounded in data and shaped by industry insights, it offers a clear, actionable roadmap to expand opportunities, accelerate innovation, and position New Mexico as a leader in the next generation of industry.
Growing Our Economy will be available for download May 1, 2026.
Green & Sustainable Energy Sector Feedback
Informed by leaders across industry, research, and government, this report highlights New Mexico’s competitive edge in renewable energy, while identifying the key barriers that must be addressed to unlock growth. With clear priorities and measurable success metrics, it offers a strategic path to strengthen the state’s position in the evolving energy economy.
Best Practices to Improve Statewide Competitiveness (Supplemental Appendix)
Drawing from proven strategies across the country, this appendix highlights real-world programs and policy approaches that strengthen workforce development, infrastructure, innovation, and business climate. Designed as a practical companion to the broader strategy, it offers actionable examples that can be adapted to accelerate New Mexico’s economic competitiveness.
Driving New Mexico’s Future
Positioning New Mexico at a critical turning point, this report outlines the challenges exposed by the pandemic and the strategic actions needed to build a more competitive, resilient economy. Grounded in stakeholder input and economic data, it identifies clear priorities, from workforce and infrastructure to innovation and business climate, that will shape the state’s path forward.