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City of Albuquerque Translate Our Site Search Toggle navigation Search Translate Our Site ABQtodo Business Business Registration Restaurant Inspections Housing Codes Residential Building Permits Investor Information Vendor Invoices Vendor Services What the City Buys COVID Resources for Businesses Community ABQ Address Reports Adopt or Find a Pet Child Development Centers Community Centers Libraries Office of Neighborhood Coordination Police Area Commands Pollen Count Senior Centers Recycling Trash Collection Volunteer Opportunities Crime Economic Development Plan Explore ABQ BioPark ABQ BioPark Tickets ABQ Museum of Art & History Balloon Museum Golfing Open Space Parks Recreation Swimming Get Around Bus Routes & Schedules Bus Fares & Passes Bicycling Bus Trip Planner Senior Transportation Homelessness Jobs City of Albuquerque Jobs Become an Extra in a Film Become a Firefighter Become a Police Officer Swimming Pool Jobs 911 Operators & Dispatchers Kids One ABQ Services Online Services Download OneABQ App ABQ311 - Report Issues Emergencies - Call 911 Transparency ABQ Apps ABQ Data ABQ View Citizen Centric Annual Report: FY19 Current Budget Progress Reports Public Records What the City Buys A - Z Departments For Employees Home Economic Development Economic Development http://www.cabq.gov/economicdevelopment/economic-development http://www.cabq.gov/@@site-logo/seal-small.png Economic Development Creative Economy Relief Mayor Tim Keller and the Cultural Services Department believe in Albuquerque's Creative Economy and are ready to activate opportunities for arts organizations and local creatives to help sustain the creative ecosystem in our community. ( News Release – April 7, 2020) City of Albuquerque Urban Enhancement Fund Arts and Culture Project Recovery Funds These funds will be immediately directed to fund Albuquerque arts and cultural non-profit organizations to enable them to continue to creatively provide arts and cultural programming for the community and employment for artists. ( UETF Application - Deadline: Wednesday, April 14) Albuquerque Creative DIY Media Funds for projects range from $75 to $2,500 to contract with local creatives and artists to create engaging, original, and creative video content that is ready-to-air and stream on the city’s public access channels, social media, and other digital platforms. ( ABQ Creative DIY Media Application - Deadline: Friday, May 1) Youth Engagement Digital Programming Funds for projects range from $250 to $2,500 to contract with local creatives and teaching artists who can create original, engaging video content designed to engage youth in educational activities connected to tarts and culture that can be broadcast and streamed on the city’s public access channels and/or other digital platforms. ( Youth Engagement Digital Programming Application - Deadline: Friday, May 1) Creative Quarantine In order to stay connected with creatives and to provide artists with a connection to the community, CSD invites artists, creatives, and makers to check in and introduce themselves (via video) and report on what they are currently working on, how they are staying creative during a time of uncertainty, how access to resources may have changed, etc. Videos should be 5 minutes or less and can be uploaded to Dropbox. These compilation videos will be distributed through other digital platforms, such as ABQtodo.com, during weekly social engagement roundups. While this effort does not come with a monetary investment, it is a unique in-kind opportunity to connect with diverse audiences. ( Creative Quarantine Dropbox - Deadline: Saturday, May 30) DIY Video Tips on Phones and Tablets Questions can be emailed to [email protected] . COVID-19: Micro-Business Relief Program The City of Albuquerque Economic Development Department is providing a $500,000 Micro-Business Relief Program to provide vital economic support to small businesses needing assistance in overcoming the temporary loss of revenue due to COVID-19. The City of Albuquerque will provide working capital grants of up to $5,000 for qualifying small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The City will provide relief for small businesses across Albuquerque that are seeing a reduction in revenue because of COVID-19. The City is offering small businesses with fewer than 5 employees a grant of up to $5,000 to support day-to-day operating expenses only of the business, such as payroll or losses due to destabilizing events. Applications to the Micro-Business Relief Program Closed on April 3, 2020 Grantees were announced on April 14, 2020 More Information List of Grantees COVID-19: Small Business Webinar Download the Presentation COVID-19: Information, Resources, and Tips for Businesses, Organizations, and Workers A comprehensive guide of information, resources, and tips for businesses, organizations, and workers navigating COVID-19. English Spanish #SupportLocalABQ We are also actively looking to promote Albuquerque small businesses who are greatly feeling the affects of the COVID-19. If you are a small business, you can submit a promotion/deal, an online website, or information on to-go and delivery services at iheartabq.com. iheartabq.com is an Albuquerque business directory for businesses and individuals operating during the current situation. For a list of Albuquerque restaurants offering delivery and takeout check out this Yelp List or Visit Albuquerque's Restaurant and Dining Service List We are also echoing small business social media posts on our accounts. Follow and tag us in posts on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook , on social media at @CABQEconDev. Best Practices for Teleconferencing and Video Conferencing We have put together some tips together for those leveraging technology during COVID-19. If you are holding Teleconference or Video Conference meetings following these simple best practices will help you have an effective and productive digital meeting. Best Practices for Phone and Video Meetings Albuquerque is the urban center of New Mexico and one of America’s best small cities . The 32 nd largest city in the country, Albuquerque is rich in potential and its economy is emerging with strength in healthcare, research, technology, aerospace, energy, film, and advanced business services. Albuquerque is a top city to start, expand or relocate a business and offers a skilled workforce and a business-friendly environment. Companies like Netflix, NBC Universal, LSI, RiskSense, Carenet, and many others have selected Albuquerque because it is a great place to do business and provides an affordable and excellent quality of life. Albuquerque welcomes businesses of all sizes and types, from start up’s to expansions and relocations of global businesses. We have an economic development plan that will deliver real impact for Albuquerque. Our strategies provide benefits to both businesses and the people of Albuquerque. For businesses, we are supporting new enterprise creation, industry cluster development/support, and strategic attraction and recruitment of businesses that align with our priorities. For the people of Albuquerque, we are prioritizing quality job growth, employee and workforce development, and are making a concerted effort to reverse disinvestment in underserved communities and neighborhoods while ensuring equitable opportunities for everyone in our city. Our approach focuses on the following areas: Increment of One - We can create jobs one, two, three, ten at a time. Business expansion and workforce development are key to the economic development plan. By partnering with local universities and colleges, the City of Albuquerque provides incentives and resources, to support a ready and highly skilled workforce that meets the demands of employers and helps businesses scale up. Buy Local – This is a two-fold initiative that both encourages the community to make conscious decisions to support locally-owned business, as well as internally the City is u...