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Creation Of Economic Development Ecosystem

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Francis Bee, Executive Director, Gallup Business Improvement District At this time, Gallup is in a post-Covid-19 virus “transition” from social interaction restrictions to elements of normality. Following the transition will be the “recovery” phase, when jobs, investments and normal levels of trade will come back; eventually, we will see some sort of “next normal”. Communities like Gallup that have protected their downtown commercial districts will have a decisive competitive advantage as we return to normalcy. Gallup BID is working with legal, financial and economic development experts to expand the scope of its existing programs in order to provide assistance to Gallup’s property an...

New Mexico Launches Mobility Business Strategy

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Implementation Begins in Gallup for I-40 Mobility Hub May 1, 2021 Scottsdale, Arizona Late last year, GLDPartners Mobility Solutions completed a Statewide Mobility Strategy for the State of New Mexico and since that time quite a lot has happened toward advancing the State as a US leader in the mobility sector. Launched in 2019, with direction from members of the State Legislature and the Governor’s Administration, the Mobility Strategy was developed with an intent to create an integrated business plan to support economic development, research and development and citizen safety. The statewide mobility strategy represents a first for a US stat...

Together Let’s Fast Forward to Better

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Evan Williams, Executive Director Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments The COVID-19 pandemic has underlined and exacerbated the cracks in our systems, economy, and social fabric. If something was eroding, it was torn down; if something was under the surface, it got exposed; if certain markets or businesses were declining, they closed; and while workers that use technology continued, those in touch industries were sidelined. This crisis reminded us all that we are related and connected – the virus did not discriminate, nor did it abide to jurisdictional boundaries and lines on a map. As the economic development district for the region...

Construction begins on Carbon Coal Road

Monday, May 10, 2021

Gallup Land Partners Donates Right of Way to Spur Economic Growth (Gallup, New Mexico) -- The New Mexico Department of Transportation and McKinley County have begun a complete reconstruction of Carbon Coal Road located north of the City of Gallup, utilizing $23M in state capital outlay appropriations. To be constructed by Fisher Sand & Gravel, the four-lane road will connect the rail-served Gallup Energy Logistics Park with US Hwy 491. The intersection of US Hwy 491 and 9th Street/Chino Loop will be completely updated as part of this project, creating a highly desirable area with full utilities for future development. Th...

Strategically Navigating COVID-19 to Build a Better Tomorrow, Gallup-Strong

Monday, May 10, 2021

This year’s “Economic Development Week” – held worldwide from May 9 th to 15th – is a celebration of the work economic developers conduct to improve local and regional economies and the overall quality of life. Economic developers impact the greater Gallup economy in numerous ways including training the local workforce, assisting existing industrial employers to sustain and expand operations and by providing information and networking opportunities to companies considering locating in McKinley County. This past year, we lived and worked through the COVID-19 pandemic and many extensive challenges, sacrifices and changes. We mourn the tremendous loss of lives near an...

GGEDC Observes Economic Development Week May 9-15: an Overview of the Week's Activities

Saturday, May 08, 2021

May 9th – 15th is being recognized as Economic Development Week across the country. Economic Development Week was created by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) in honor of its 95-year anniversary as the largest professional membership organization for economic developers. The economic development efforts provided by economic developers are being showcased this week nationally. Members of Congress also are highlighting the work of our nation’s economic developers through special resolutions that are appearing in the Congressional Record. This year’s Economic Development Week in this region is made possible through the collaborative efforts of several organizations that profoundly impact economic development in th...

Greater Gallup EDC Works to Make Every Week Economic Development Week

Friday, May 07, 2021

The sixth annual National Economic Development Week is May 9-15, 2021. National Economic Development Week (EDW) was created in 2016 by the International Economic Development Council — the largest professional membership organization for economic developers — to recognize the unique role that economic development has in creating flourishing communities with strong economies. Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation (GGEDC) is taking this time to reflect on the impact their office has made on the economic development of their vibrant New Mexico community, even during the pandemic. GGEDC also has a host of activities planned. EDW Event Highlights: Cabinet Secretary Alicia Keyes, NM Economic Developmen...

Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation, The City of Gallup, and McKinley County host National Economic Development Week Celebration

Thursday, May 06, 2021

- MAY 9-15, 2021 - Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation joins the City of Gallup and McKinley County together with cities and counties nationwide to increase awareness of jobs and career development programs that enhance local economic impact. Gallup, NM – The Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation (GGEDC), the City of Gallup, and McKinley County observe National Economic Development Week from May 9- 15, 2021 to celebrate the contributions of positive economic development and explain the role of the profession in our local community, including stewardship of: Policies that government undertakes to meet broad economic objectives including inflation control, high employment, and sustainabl...

Regional Economic Development Partners Aligns with NDC for Greater Gallup

Friday, March 19, 2021

In the summer of 2020, Francis Bee, Executive Director of Gallup Improvement District, (BID), completed a four-day training course with the National Development Council (NDC). In alignment with NDC’s mission, that course inspired him to see tremendous potential for Gallup. Since 1969, NDC, a national nonprofit organization, has provided training and guidance to communities across the United States and in Puerto Rico. The organization’s mission is to help communities secure funding, and to analyze and execute deals related to economic opportunity and community improvement. “Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Patricia Lundstrom took that same NDC course,” Bee says. “We me...

Department of Health county map update March 10: More counties reach Green, Turquoise

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Thirteen counties advance to a less-restrictive level SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health on Wednesday announced the updated statewide COVID-19 map for the two-week period beginning March 10, with seven New Mexico counties at the Turquoise Level and seven at the Green Level, at which there are fewer restrictions on commercial and day-to-day activities amid decreased virus risk. Eighteen counties are at the Yellow Level as of March 10. Only one is at the Red Level, signifying very high risk Thirteen counties – more than a third of the state – reached a less restrictive level. Those counties are: De Baca, Doña Ana, Eddy, Hidalgo, Lea, Los Alamos, McKinley, Otero, Quay, Roosevelt, San Juan, Santa Fe and Socorro. Fou...

Recap of the Gallup Mobility Hub Virtual Event

Monday, March 01, 2021

Self-driving vehicles are our future, and initiatives are in place to make Greater Gallup and New Mexico national hubs for autonomous mobility. A 2-day virtual Economic Roundtable took place on February 11th and 12th. The purpose of the event was to further advance New Mexico’s mobility strategy, and to further advance an integrated strategy to establish a "mobility hub" in Gallup in partnership with the state of NM. A core assumption for this project is that the pace of change and growth in the mobility sector will create significant new research and development, production and supply chain investment opportunities related t...

Greater Gallup has Strategies and Support to Recover from Covid-19’s Setbacks

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded a $600,000 grant to the City of Gallup, New Mexico, to support regional economic recovery strategies for healthcare and transportation industries. The project will be matched with $150,000 in local funds. The grant was funded by the CARES Act, which provided $1.5 billion to EDA for economic development assistance programs to help communities prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus. “This investment comes at a crucial time to help New Mexico and our nation’s economy come roaring back and provide a roadmap for hard-working Americans to access new opportunities,” say...

How to Support Gallup & McKinley County Businesses on Small Business Saturday (Even While Sheltering in Place)

Thursday, November 19, 2020

Small Business Saturday has become an annual tradition that reminds the entire community to celebrate the wealth of locally owned businesses within our community. Our state may be on lockdown but we can still support them, and need to now more than ever. Local businesses make a significant impact on our economy. So significant that each dollar spent helps to create jobs at both that business and the ones who support them. In fact, every ten jobs created at a local business, support an additional seven jobs within the community (Small Business Economic Impact Study, 2018). Small Businesses Make a Sizeable Impact Accordin...

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