Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation

05/08/2026

The arts have always been Gallup’s true economic engine, and, in order to continue driving Gallup forward, it is imperative that creative entrepreneurship and small business development be newly empowered. Read more here!

The theme of this year’s Economic Development Week is “Driving Gallup Forward: The Route to Trade & Talent.” For Gallup, the route to trade and talent is not paved in gold, but painted in vibrant colors, beaded in intricate patterns, inlaid with turquoise and coral, and woven with expressive d...

05/08/2026

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEEK IN GALLUP!

In observance of Economic Development Week, GGEDC staff members participated in the UNM job fair held in the UNM-Gallup campus on May 6th. GGEDC staff also attended a special presentation made by Sarita Nair, NM Department of Workforce Solutions Cabinet Secretary. She presented vital workforce flow information and explained significant changes that the department is seeing in New Mexico's workforce . Included in the audience were local and Federal stakeholders in addition to workforce developers.

05/06/2026

New Mexico has quickly become one of the most competitive film production hubs in the country, and Gallup is well-positioned to benefit from that momentum.
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New Mexico has quickly become one of the most competitive film production hubs in the country, and Gallup is well-positioned to benefit from that momentum. With wide-open landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and proximity to major production centers like Albuquerque, Gallup has the foundation to grow...

05/06/2026

Read about how the SBDC is helping a new entrepreneur turn an idea into a plan, helping an existing business improve cash flow, supporting a local employer as they prepare to expand, and connecting business owners with the tools they need to compete.

Economic Development Week is a time to recognize the people, partnerships, and ideas that help communities grow stronger. In Gallup and throughout McKinley County, that growth is powered every day by small businesses: the restaurants, retailers, service providers, artists, tradespeople, home-based e...

05/06/2026

New Mexico is turning preparation into a competitive advantage. Certified sites and stronger collaboration are helping projects move from concept to construction more efficiently.

Learn how site readiness is accelerating growth in Gallup and McKinley County. https://www.gallupedc.com/media/ggedc-news/p/item/67301/certified-sites-faster-growth-stronger-new-mexico For more , click here: https://www.gallupedc.com/media/ggedc-news

05/05/2026

Learn how across GMCS schools, students are discovering that their pathways are not endpoints but starting points. Their experiences are shaping confidence, expanding opportunities. and opening doors. https://www.gallupedc.com/media/ggedc-news/p/item/67461/gmcs-student-voices-building-skills-that-open-doors

05/05/2026

Discover the "Road to Downtown Resources" through the eyes of Matt Robinson, Manager of Tourism & Marketing and the MainStreet Arts & Cultural District at the City of Gallup!

Gallup’s historic downtown is a wonderful place to gather, celebrate, and enjoy community spirit. It has been tremendously enhanced thanks to the completion of Coal Street Commons between First and Third Streets, but there is still much work to be accomplished. Improving the downtown area is an al...

05/05/2026

Check out "Driving Gallup Forward: The Route to Trade & Talent"! 📈✨ Read article here

Gallup, NM - Each year, Economic Development Week gives us a chance to reflect on where we’ve been—and where we’re going. In Gallup, our story has always been tied to movement. From the early days of the railroad to the rise of Route 66, and now along Interstate 40, transportation has shaped w...

05/05/2026

Patty Lundstrom, CEcD, Executive Director of Greater Gallup EDC (middle) is attending the SelectUSA Investment Summit in National Harbor, MD (May 3-6, 2026) together with Melinda Allen, President & CEO of the NM Partnership (left) and Tim Gibbs, Executive Director of Four Corners Economic Development (right).

The SelectUSA Summit is the highest profile event in the United States to facilitate business investment by connecting thousands of investors, companies, economic development organizations (EDOs), and industry experts to make deals happen.

05/05/2026

From April 20 to 22, GGEDC attended the inaugural Nuclear in New Mexico Conference hosted by the Clean Energy Association of New Mexico, where experts and community leaders explored how New Mexico is positioned to lead in clean energy. https://www.gallupedc.com/media/ggedc-news/p/item/67340/ggedc-attends-nuclear-in-new-mexico-conference