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About Greater East Mountain Chamber of Commerce
The Greater East Mountain Chamber (GEM) is a growing and active business community in the East Mountains & Estancia Valley region. Located just east of Albuquerque on the Route 66 and I-40 passageway, GEM is situated in the heart of the outlying suburbs and serves the communities of Edgewood, Moriarty, Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park, McIntosh, and Estancia. Greater East Mountain Chamber supports business growth through referrals, frequent networking and promotional opportunities, advertising, and business-focused guest speakers and regional news articles. Our Social Media outreach is robust — unmatched within this region for bringing community members and businesses together. GEM also provides monthly eNewsletters, conducts Surveys, and offers Business Development seminars to keep our members informed.
Local Happenings
It’s Girl Scout Cookie Season
East Mountain and Estancia Valley Girl Scouts will be selling their famous Thin Mints, Samoas, Do Si Does and more are businesses throughout the region. All proceeds stay local to support troops in this region. Order online or find out when and where a drive-thru...
New Rodeo Coming to EM July 16-17
East Mountain Rodeo Association is bringing the "Estancia Valley Ranch Rodeo" to Edgewood. The sanctioned two-day rodeo will take place at the East Mountain Cowboy Church arena on July 16-17. Sponsorships at numerous levels are being accepted, contact Chris...
Call to Action — Don’t penalize workers or employers due to gov’t mandated job layoffs
From GEM member New Mexico Business Coalition... A Call To Action: HB 148 Unemployment Contribution Rate Change increases Unemployment Insurance (UI) taxes by over 200% and will cost New Mexican's jobs. This bill would penalize businesses for job layoffs they had no...
Developing Leadership Wisdom
Guest speaker for our FEB 18 "Lunch & Learn Series" (11:45am-1:00pm) is Dr. Gregory Stebbins, EdD, MBA. He will be presenting, "Developing Leadership Wisdom." Dr; Stebbins is the author of Transcendent Leadership: Manifesting Organizational Vitality "... this...
With Sadness and Gratitude. We Mourn Art Swenka’s Passing
Regional advocate, protector, and entrepreneur -- there is no doubt that Art Swenka made the Estancia Valley a better place. He was an enthusiastic Chamber member and always eager to share business news on local public radio KXNM, the station he founded 15 years ago....
Valentine’s Gift Baskets — Let the Bidding Begin!
Chamber member organization Sandia Mountain Lions Club is hosting a wonderful fundraising event this month -- Valentine's Gift Baskets -- with a local focus on East Mountain and New Mexico products and services. All proceeds support the Lions Club's community service...