Business Outlook

Journal Business Editor Matthew Narvaiz speaks with Col. Justin Secrest, base commander of the 377th Air Base Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base, about a new report showing Kirtland's economic impact in fiscal year 2024. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like th...

On the latest episode of the Business Outlook podcast, Jalen Dominguez, chief revenue officer and deputy athletic director with UNM Athletics, talks NIL, the university's relationship with the business community and fundraising efforts over the years. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to...

In this Business Outlook podcast episode, Manali Narkhede sits down with Assistant Business Editor Megan Gleason to share her experience joining the startup scene in New Mexico as an immigrant from India who moved here two years ago. Since then, she’s been an active participant in local climate technology sectors, drawing from her experience working in the energy engineering industry. If you enjoy...

Today, on Business Outlook, Journal staff writer Kylie Garcia discusses artificial intelligence in construction with HB Construction CEO Jason Harrington. The Albuquerque CEO shares how his company is using AI, how AI is shaping the construction industry as a whole and what structure from history he would choose to rebuild today with modern technology. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and su...

Welcome to the Business Outlook podcast. In this episode, Albuquerque Journal Business Reporting Intern Hannah García hosts Doug Diefenthaler, co-founder of VARA Winery and Distillery. They discuss New Mexico’s part in the American wine experience, as well as future plans for the company. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuqu...

Welcome to the Business Outlook podcast, in this episode we host engineer Craig Kief. He joins Albuquerque Journal Assistant Business Editor Megan Gleason to talk about COSMIAC, a research center of the University of New Mexico School of Engineering. Its role is to promote innovation in aerospace and military systems. Lots of different projects, from satellite communications devices to radiation s...

Presented by: CNMWelcome to the latest edition of the Business Outlook podcast, in this episode we host the Executive Development Officer for Bernalillo County, Marcos Gonzales. Megan Gleason, Journal Assistant Business Editor sits down with Marcos. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to br...

Presented by: CNMWelcome to the latest edition of the Business Outlook podcast, in this episode we host up-and-coming entrepreneur, Solomon Gbara sees huge potential for New Mexico's startup ecosystem. He was recently accepted into an international study abroad program for young entrepreneurs and hopes to bring what he learns back to New Mexico, to better the state. Journal Assistant Business...

Presented by: CNM Welcome to the latest edition of the Business Outlook podcast, In this insightful episode, host Matthew Narvaiz, Journal Business Editor, sits down with Chris Baca, President and CEO of Yes Housing and founder of YDI. Chris shares his incredible personal journey, starting from his humble beginnings in Albuquerque's South Valley as one of 11 children. He opens up about the eco...

Presented by: CNM Welcome to the Business Outlook podcast from the Albuquerque Journal, New Mexico's leading news! In this episode Tim Hart, a businessman with decades of national experience under his belt, is taking the reins at Senior. One as the local startup looks to scale regionally and, eventually, nationally. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a...

Presented by: CNM Welcome to the Business Outlook podcast from the Albuquerque Journal, New Mexico's leading news! In this episode, Journal staff writer Kylie Garcia chats with Morrison Outdoors founder Tavis Malcolm about his recent appearance on ABC's 'Shank Tank.' Malcolm details his experience on the show, the future of his company in Albuquerque and his vision for New Mexico&#...

Presented by: CNM Welcome to the Business Outlook podcast from the Albuquerque Journal, New Mexico's leading news! In this episode, host Matthew Narvaiz sits down with Drew Tulchin, President of the New Mexico Angels, to dive deep into the **New Mexico Angels 2024 Venture Capital Report**. They discuss the state of venture capital and startups in New Mexico amidst economic uncertainty. The New...

Presented by: CNM Albuquerque Journal Business Editor Matthew Narvaiz chats with Alissa Chavez, an Albuquerque-based entrepreneur who has created products since high school. She founded her first company with a product called Hot Seat, an alarm system designed to prevent children from being left in hot cars. She also authored the book “The Inventive Adventures of Alissa,” which encourages kids to...

Presented by: CNM New Mexico's opportunity to lead in all things space includes events right here on Earth. SpaceValley Foundation's Bryce Kennedy sits down with Albuquerque Journal Assistant Business Editor Megan Gleason to talk about the history of space research and exploration in New Mexico and current opportunities the state has to lead in the space sector. If you enjoy our podcasts,...

Presented by: CNM Join us for the latest Business Outlook podcast where Journal Business Editor Matthew Narvaiz speaks with Steph Sherrodd, President and CEO of Sunward Federal Credit Union. Discover the story behind Sunward's rebrand from Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union, their recent acquisition of local branches from Mountain America Credit Union, and their plans for expansion in New...

Presented by: CNMJournal Assistant Business Editor Megan Gleason sits down with Giovanna Rossi, founder and board president of Family Friendly New Mexico, on this Business Outlook podcast episode to talk about what it means for a business to be "family friendly" and resources Family Friendly NM provides for companies. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider bec...

Presented by: CNMToday, on the Business Outlook podcast, the Journal's retail and real estate reporter, Kylie Garcia, talks with Albuquerque native and Flix Brewhouse CEO Chance Robertson about his rise to CEO of the dine-in movie and brewery chain and the company's expanding footprint in Albuquerque. UNM Rainforest Innovations has incubated over 170 startups, Matt and Lisa discuss the rol...

Presented by: CNMIn this episode, Journal staff writer Matthew Narvaiz talks with Lisa Kuuttila, CEO of UNM Rainforest Innovations, about patents and the startup ecosystem in New Mexico. Lisa explains the different types of patents, including utility and provisional patents, and highlights UNM's ranking in the top 100 universities for granted utility patents in 2024.UNM Rainforest Innovations...

Presented by: CNMToday, on Business Outlook, the Journal's retail and real estate reporter meets with Goodman Realty Group's senior vice president of development, Darin Sand, and director of leasing and marketing, Sheila Smith, to discuss the future of Winrock Town Center, which is seeing more leasing and development activity than ever. The two share their mixed-use vision and future plans...

Vince Kadlubek, a co-founder and current chief vision officer with Meow Wolf, chats with Journal Business Editor Matthew Narvaiz about the Santa Fe-based company's expansions into Los Angeles and New York. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow t...

Today, on Business Outlook, the Journal's retail and real estate reporter unwraps Albuquerque's inaugural Sweet Week with its organizers Dean Strober and Lena Armstrong-Strober, who are also the creators behind the world's largest chocolate and coffee festival. The couple shares their inspiration for the city-wide event, which will take place from March 29 to April 6, as well as what t...

Presented by: CNMToday, on Business Outlook, the Journal’s new retail and real estate reporter catches up with local realtor Tego Venturi, who was recently named Realtor of the Year by the Greater Albuquerque Association of Realtors. Venturi shares insights on the market, including trends for 2025 and his thoughts on affordable housing. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and con...

Presented by: CNMJournal Business Editor Matthew Narvaiz interviews two new business reporters joining the newspapers: Kylie Garcia and Justin Garcia (no relation). Matthew discusses with the reporters their history in journalism, their beats, and their interests outside of work. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Jou...

Presented By: CNM Business Outlook staff writer Matthew Narvaiz sits down Rodriguez, who’s worked in government and health care, is the president and CEO of one of the state’s largest cannabis companies, Ultra Health. He joins the show this week to talk all things cannabis — including a thriving legal and illegal cannabis markets, licensing and what lies ahead for the three-year-old industry. If y...

Presented By: CNMAs the Legislature has passed the halfway mark, business leaders speak about the progress and pace of this year's 60-day session. Significant bills like the crime package and behavioral health legislation are picking up momentum, as well as other more controversial measures like a Paid Family and Medical Leave Act. There are also initiatives to address site readiness and prope...