About Greater Edgewood Area Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Edgewood Area Chamber (GEAC) 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, GEAC 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 Edgewood Area 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. GEAC also provides monthly eNewsletters, conducts Surveys, and offers Business Development seminars to keep our members informed.
Business and Community Events
Simply put, our goal is to enhance the quality of life for residents, visitors, and businesses throughout the entire East Mountain and Estancia Valley region. We are pleased to bring to the East Mountains region annual events like Cowboy Days, Route 66 Run, Rally & Rock Expo, Bustin’ Clays, and Country Living Expo to create more interaction opportunities for local residents, businesses and service providers. GEAC serves regional entities through consulting and group participation. As a voice for local business at local meetings and with regional legislators, Greater Edgewood Area Chamber truly seeks to support business and region-wide prosperity.
Holiday Haven 2018 — great info, great promo
The Independent’s annual special section has a "shop locally" focus and highlights goings-on in the East Mountains and Estancia Valley between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Featuring a holiday calendar, unusual gift ideas feature, and local schoolkids weighing in on...
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Chamber “3rd Thursday” Lunch — Nov. 15
Come meet other business owners and managers, network, and find out the latest chamber news. Get a sneak peek at the many promotional events and activities that will be available through Greater Edgewood Area Chamber in 2019. It's our annual "get a jump on planning...
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NM Peace Choir Heads to NYC
Heading out the door to a choir rehearsal, the telephone rang. It would have been easier to let it go to voicemail, but, Christy Conduff, Music Director of the New Mexico Peace Choir, is very glad she stopped to answer. On the other end of the line came a request from...
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Santa Fun Run and Winter Arts Festival — Dec 1 — in Edgewood
Who doesn't LOVE this? For the second year, Route 66 DeMolay is bringing a "Santa Fun Run" to the East Mountains. It will be held at Edgewood Soccer Field, right next door to the Route 66 Arts Alliance "Winter Arts Festival" at Edgewood Elementary School. Both are...
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Three Winter Holiday Crafts Fairs – Nov 3, Nov 10, and Dec 1
Get the jump on all your holiday shopping with locally-crafted items by East Mountain artists and crafters. Lots of gift items and more! Several weekends of shopping opportunities are coming up soon in Edgewood. Nov 3 -- Lions Club hosts its "11th Annual Holiday...
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Small Business Saturday — November 24
Start thinking about preparing for the holiday season in your business. It's a great time to attract new customers and recognize your existing customers. Greater Edgewood Area Chamber will be sharing promotional ideas and materials -- contact us if you'd like info.
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Fall Festival & Halloween Happenings – Oct 27, 30, 31
Autumn is in full swing, and that means costumes and fun! There are several events coming up to enjoy with your little people, and a creative one for adults. Halloween fun begins on October 27 with the "3rd Annual Trick or Treat & Costume Contest" indoors at the...
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Paint a “Gourd-ish” Masterpiece — Oct 28 — Fall Paint Party
Pictures by Day invites the public to Fall Paint Party on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 28, for an afternoon of food, fun and art! Chris Pennington will be guiding us in painting a fun, fall pumpkin scene. All art supplies provided, snacks and beverages as well. Space is...
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Abundant Autumn Happenings in the EM this October
October is filled with an abundance of Autumn activities in the East Mountains. Whether you like wildlife, horses, pumpkins, or changing leaves -- you'll find it here in the EM! There are numerous events happening all month! It begins on October 13 with "Pumpkin...
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Celtic Festival Comes to Edgewood — Oct 20
The Edgewood Celtic Festival, first of its kind in the East Mountains, will be held at Edgewood Soccer Field. Lots of bands on the mainstage, bag pipers wandering around the field, and athletics displays at the north end of the field. A Celtic Dogs parade too. Don't...
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Commmunity Input Sought — “Vision for Edgewood” — Survey Online
CAN YOU SPARE 10 MINUTES? Community input is being sought to create a "Vision for Edgewood" (aka comprehensive plan). A quick 10-minute survey on several topics is available ONLINE here or at the town website (Edgewood-NM.gov). Survey responses will provide anonymous...
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Congratulations, Sierra Blanca!
CONGRATULATIONS, Rich and Suzanne! Member Sierra Blanca Brewing Company brought home a Bronze medal in the Fruit Wheat Beer category at the recent Great American Beer Festival. A medal from GABF is recognized world-wide as the mark of brewing excellence. Sierra...
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