BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTS

We believe that small businesses are the backbone of New Mexico’s economy! Whenever possible, NMBC highlights important job providers and their services to our members.

Check out our Business Spotlights below, to see how we are promoting growing businesses in New Mexico:

Business Spotlight: Matthew Monte of Monte’s Cigar Shop

New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) has grown over the past fifteen years into a formidable, outspoken advocate for pro-business public policy and increased private sector job opportunities for New Mexicans. One of the key elements of a brighter future is great businesses that provide the jobs, products and services that improve the quality of life for all New Mexicans. NMBC is glad to profile some of those businesses: This week we feature Matthew Monte of Monte’s Cigar Shop. Since 1976, the Monte family has supplied New Mexicans with businesses with premium cigar, pipe and tobacco quality products. Over its 47 years of business, Monte’s Cigar Shop has built relationships with the finest tobacconists and cigar masters in the world, to serve those in the Albuquerque area. Based on his years of experience in this industry

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Business Spotlight: Martin & Jeanette Candelaria of Greetings Digital Print and Mail

New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) has grown over the past fifteen years into a formidable, outspoken advocate for pro-business public policy and increased private sector job opportunities for New Mexicans. One of the key elements of a brighter future is great businesses that provide the jobs, products and services that improve the quality of life for all New Mexicans. NMBC is glad to profile some of those businesses: This week we feature Martin & Jeanette Candelaria of Greetings Digital Print and Mail. For over 23 years the Candelaria’s have supplied New Mexicans and their businesses with quality print products, website design, and mail services. Greetings Digital Print and Mail has definitely created a name for itself in Albuquerque as a seasoned shop with many awards and local affiliations that show off their excellence in their

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Business Spotlight: Guy Gemmer of Manzano Mountain Retreat

New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) has grown over the past fifteen years into a formidable, outspoken advocate for pro-business public policy and increased private sector job opportunities for New Mexicans. One of the key elements of a brighter future is great businesses that provide the jobs, products and services that improve the quality of life for all New Mexicans. NMBC is glad to profile some of those businesses: This week we feature Guy Gemmer of Manzano Mountain Retreat. Starting as an idea in 2019, the 140-acre Manzano Mountain Retreat became available for purchase in 2022. Guy and his family decided to purchase the 20-year old retreat and have continued to transform the space into the ideal New Mexican venue for weddings, retreats and gatherings. Guy understands that professionalism, knowledge, and guest experiences are critical in

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Business Spotlight: DJ Heckes- EXHIB-IT!

New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) has grown over the past fifteen years into a formidable, outspoken advocate for pro-business public policy and increased private sector job opportunities for New Mexicans. One of the key elements of a brighter future is great businesses that provide the jobs, products and services that improve the quality of life for all New Mexicans. NMBC is glad to profile some of those businesses: This week we feature DJ Heckes of EXHIB-IT! Since 2000, DJ has supplied New Mexican businesses with quality products, exhibit marketing and design services. Over its 23 years of business, EXHIB-IT! has definitely created a name for itself in the marketing industry, as seasoned experts with several national and local awards that show its reputation for quality work. Based on her years of experience in the industry

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Business Spotlight: Bruce Bell- ABQ Manufacturing

New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) has grown over the past fifteen years into a formidable, outspoken advocate for pro-business public policy and increased private sector job opportunities for New Mexicans.  One of the key elements of a brighter future is great businesses that provide the jobs, products and services that improve the quality of life for all New Mexicans. NMBC is glad to profile some of those businesses: This week we feature Bruce Bell of ABQ Manufacturing. With over 28 years of experience in the manufacturing and power coating industry, Bruce Bell has been serving many New Mexican businesses and is involved in many partnerships that clearly show the excellence of his work and his shop. Over the years, Bruce has consistently upgraded his equipment, improved his methods of operations, and committed to remaining loyal

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Business Spotlight: Mark Krueger- Farm Bureau

New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) has grown over the past thirteen years into a formidable, outspoken advocate for pro-business public policy and increased private sector job opportunities for New Mexicans.  One of the key elements of a brighter future is great businesses that provide the jobs, products and services that improve the quality of life for all New Mexicans. NMBC is glad to profile some of those businesses: This week we feature Mark Krueger of Farm Bureau Financial Services. With over 5 years of experience in the life insurance industry, Mark Krueger has been serving people all over New Mexico from his office in Albuquerque. Over the years, Mark has consistently found new ways to build a name and partnership that serves and benefits, the local community. Before becoming an insurance advisor, Mark spent 26

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Business Spotlight: Wayne Brooks- Salteydogg

New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) has grown over the past thirteen years into a formidable, outspoken advocate for pro-business public policy and increased private sector job opportunities for New Mexicans.  One of the key elements of a brighter future is great businesses that provide the jobs, products and services that improve the quality of life for all New Mexicans. NMBC is glad to profile some of those businesses: This week we feature Wayne Brooks of Salteydogg. With over 35 years of experience in the metal fabrication industry, Wayne Brooks has been serving people all over New Mexico from his shop in Albuquerque. Over the decades, Wayne has consistently worked hard to build a brand and a partnership that serves, benefits, and highlights the local community and he’s been extremely successful in doing so. Wayne and

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Business Spotlight: Ted Durham- Sierra Blanca Motors

New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) has grown over the past thirteen years into a formidable, outspoken advocate for pro-business public policy and increased private sector job opportunities for New Mexicans.  One of the key elements of a brighter future is great businesses that provide the jobs, products and services that improve the quality of life for all New Mexicans. NMBC is glad to profile some of those businesses: This week we feature Ted Durham of Sierra Blanca Motors. With over 50 years of experience, Ted Durham has been serving the people of southern New Mexico though his auto dealership in Ruidoso, NM. Over the years, Ted has worked hard to build a dealership and a brand that the community can trust and they’ve been successful in doing so. Teddy and his team are consistently exceeding

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Business Spotlight: Roberta Gore- Keller Williams Realty

New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) has grown over the past thirteen years into a formidable, outspoken advocate for pro-business public policy and increased private sector job opportunities for New Mexicans.  One of the key elements of a brighter future is great businesses that provide the jobs, products and services that improve the quality of life for all New Mexicans. NMBC is glad to profile some of those businesses: This week we feature Roberta Gore of Keller Williams Realty. Since 2015, Roberta Gore has been actively serving New Mexicans in the Albuquerque area by helping them find their next home. After working in interior design as well as in municipal bond trading in Los Angeles, she decided to move to Albuquerque and put her experience to work! Over time, Roberta has been able to improve the

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Business Spotlight: Joel Grieshaber- ABQ Luggage & Zipper Repair

New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) has grown over the past thirteen years into a formidable, outspoken advocate for pro-business public policy and increased private sector job opportunities for New Mexicans.  One of the key elements of a brighter future is great businesses that provide the jobs, products and services that improve the quality of life for all New Mexicans. NMBC is glad to profile some of those businesses: This week we feature Joel Grieshaber of ABQ Luggage & Zipper Repair. With decades of experience, Joel Grieshaber has been serving New Mexico though his business of repairing and restoring people’s personal belongings. To build up a more effective business in Albuquerque, Joel expanded his range of repairs from starting with simple zipper repairs now to include wallets, motorcycle accessories, restaurant umbrellas, golf bags, musical instrument cases,

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