Slideshow"New Mexico represents an ideal location for solar manufacturing thanks to the State’s skilled labor, advanced infrastructure, and commitment to solar energy. The close cooperation between State, city, local officials and developers demonstrated to SCHOTT the clear commitment that New Mexico has in becoming a leading location for the renewable energy industry." |
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Albuquerque: Take Your Business to a Higher LevelAlbuquerque is consistently recognized as one of the nation’s best cities for business. In 2009 Forbes magazine ranked Albuquerque, for the sixth consecutive year, among the top fifteen U.S. cities for business and careers. The area’s highly educated workforce, low operational costs, above-average population growth and great quality of life have attracted investment from leading corporations throughout the world. Fidelity Investments, ReelzChannel, General Mills, Molina Healthcare, Solar Distinction, Sony Imageworks, and SCHOTT Solar are among the companies that have recently selected the Albuquerque metro area for new investment and job creation. Albuquerque at a Glance
Benefits of Doing Business in AlbuquerqueThe city's Sunbelt location provides excellent access to market centers in the Southwest, Central, and Western United States. The city is a registered U.S. Port of Entry with its own customs facility, enabling freight cargo to be shipped directly and duty paid locally. In addition, Albuquerque has an active designated Foreign Trade Zone, allowing goods to be stored or manufactured in the zone by foreign or domestic business without U.S. customs duty being imposed. Target IndustriesAlbuquerque's target industries include Aviation/Aerospace, Renewable Energy Products Manufacturing, Microelectronics, Biotechnology/Biomedical Research, IT/Software, Optics/Photonics, Microsystems/Nanotechnology, and Shared Services/Teleservice Operations. About Albuquerque Economic DevelopmentAlbuquerque Economic Development is a private, nonprofit organization that focuses on the recruitment of economic base companies and assists with the retention and expansion of existing industry. If you would like more information about how your business can benefit by expanding to Albuquerque, call (800) 451-2933 or email info@abq.org. President: Gary Tonjes |
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