City Alive stands in solidarity with the Black community. We stand up against racial injustice and violence. We stand for the right of every community member to live a healthy and prosperous life, to feel safe, and to have access to ample opportunities—in Albuquerque, in New Mexico, and across our nation.
Starting the New EconomyPhoto Credit: Adria MalcolmBy John FreisingerMay 7, 2020Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedinThe dawn of a new revolution within our economy. If you are like me, you are not the same person that went home in March. Fundamentally our collective sense of job security, our understanding of support systems, and our conceptions of self-reliance have all changed. Many of us are …
The Survey with a Billion Dollar ConsequenceBy City AliveFebruary 26, 2020Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedinThe 2020 Census is New Mexico’s opportunity for a big shift. For people of color and other minority populations, the census at the top of the decade is a chance for increased visibility, more federal funding, and a better resourced future. The census is a big deal in New …
The Ties We Have By Annie SanchezJanuary 7, 2020Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedinHow the someone-who-knows-someone scenarios help business owners of color succeed Entrepreneurship is one of the most challenging paths one can take professionally. And it can be one of the most rewarding. To have an idea and then bring it to fruition is not just a testament to what is possible through …
The Fastest Growing Industry in New Mexico Is Not Tech – It’s Home Health By Andrea Plaza, Executive Director, Encuentro New Mexico | August 14, 2018 How will the rise of home-based healthcare impact Albuquerque? In a scan completed by Next Street for City Alive, the home health industry was determined to be one of the most highly accessible due …
How to Boost Economic Prosperity: Hire an Intern By Tony Monfiletto, Future Focused Education Director | August 14, 2018 There is a new vision for prosperity in Albuquerque. It’s a vision that is clearly connected to investing in our people. From the Keller administration’s economic development plan that is cultivating community investment, to programs and initiatives across Albuquerque focused on …
How the Keller Administration is Catalyzing Change in the Economy An Interview with Sarita Nair – Chief Administrative Officer, City of Albuquerque July 31, 2018 The City of Albuquerque purchases more than $100 million worth of products and services through the Purchasing Division each year. We interviewed Sarita Nair, Chief Administrative Officer at the City of Albuquerque about how the …
What Racial Equity Takes An interview with Erika Bernabei July 31, 2018 We interviewed Erika Bernabei, who has been working both with City Alive and the City of Albuquerque to examine how we can strategically disrupt ‘business as usual’ in Albuquerque. Erika works with small and large non-profit, philanthropic and public organizations nationally and internationally to use a racial equity …
