Business Expansion at the Sandia Science and Technology Park

The 4-county Mid-Region Council of Governments area is designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) as an Economic Development District. As such, MRCOG prepares a summary of the region’s economic conditions and recommended activities for growth and development in a report known as the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The CEDS can be used by the general public, government officials, and business investors to understand the regional economy and take actions to improve it.

The 2010-2015 CEDS was developed with wide-spread input and collaboration by key public and private sector stakeholders, economic development specialists, and elected officials representing local and special purpose governments throughout the region.

The Focus Areas for the 2010-2015 CEDS are as follows:
1. Renewable Energy/Green Technologies
2. Health Services
3. Science and Technology
4. Film/Arts and Entertainment
5. Agriculture
6. Hospitality and Tourism
7. Aviation and Space Exploration
8. Financial Services

2010-2015 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (6MB PDF)

Economic Development Administration Funding

MRCOG also assists with preparation of EDA funding applications and staff are available to conduct EDA grant administration.

RECENT EDA-FUNDED PROJECTS IN SPDD 3 

• MRCOG: $180,000 Planning Grant for three years (2010-2012)
• Sandia Science and Technology Park: $1,100,000 for infrastructure improvements to enable more retail and services
• WESST: $1,250,000 to construct the WESST Enterprise Center in Downtown Albuquerque
• University of New Mexico: $1,100,000 for construction of the 3rd bay of a cleanroom at the Manufacturing Technology Training Center
• All Indian Pueblo Council: $1,000,000 for sewer and water infrastructure at the historic Indian School site to spur job creation and private investment in an underdeveloped area
• New Mexico Community Capital: $350,000 for the Impact New Mexico Business Growth Services program--providing entrepreneurial support for small businesses in rural and underserved areas of New Mexico
• ACCION:  $1,750,000 for the construction of a three-state headquarters building
• Santo Domingo Pueblo: $1,000,000 for the rehabilitation and construction of historic trading post 

Regional Data

• Census Data
• Socioeconomic Estimates and Forecasts by DASZ
• Land Use Plans
• Transportation Data
• Regional Profiles

Coordination and Communication

El Zócalo was redeveloped into an economic development complex in downtown Bernalillo

Technical Services

• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program
• Infrastructure Capital Improvements Program
• USDA Rural Development

Contact:  Ann Simon (asimon@mrcog-nm.gov)