March 2026—Business Advocate

Welcome to the Business Advocate page, your digital companion to the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce’s monthly newspaper segment. Here you'll find all the highlights featured in this month’s print edition, including a letter from our President, upcoming events, member spotlights, ribbon cuttings, and more—kept up to date so you never miss a beat in Santa Fe’s vibrant business community.

From the President's Desk

Strengthening Santa Fe's Future Together
 
Santa Fe’s future depends on the strength of its local businesses. When businesses thrive, they create jobs, support families, invest in nonprofits, and help sustain the services our community depends on. When they struggle, we all feel it. That is why the work of the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce is centered on one simple goal: strengthening businesses so we can strengthen Santa Fe.
 
This legislative session, I have spent significant time at the Roundhouse advocating for policies that support workforce participation, childcare access, and economic stability. Reliable childcare allows parents to remain in the workforce. Public safety measures protect local retailers and commercial corridors. Thoughtful economic policy helps ensure Santa Fe remains competitive and resilient in a changing economy.
 
Advocacy is only one part of our work. We are equally focused on leadership and workforce development. Leadership Santa Fe continues to cultivate emerging and established leaders who serve across industries and nonprofits. Our workforce partnerships help connect employers with talent. Through initiatives like Feria, we are expanding opportunity for Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs and strengthening pathways into the broader business community.
 
We also create spaces where collaboration happens. From business expos to the annual Women’s Leadership Luncheon, these gatherings are more than events. They are opportunities to build relationships, share ideas, and spark partnerships that move our economy forward.
 
The Chamber is not simply a networking organization. We are an advocate, a connector, and a catalyst for progress.
 
Each March, we invite new businesses and organizations to become part of this work through our March Membership Madness campaign. Those who join this month receive special incentives, including promotional visibility and event credits. More importantly, they gain access to timely legislative updates, workforce connections, leadership development programs, and a network of more than 600 businesses committed to Santa Fe’s future.
 
If you are interested in learning more about our advocacy efforts, legislative engagement, workforce initiatives, or upcoming community programs, we invite you to connect with us. Check out our website or call (505) 988-3279 to learn how you can get involved. Together, we can continue building a vibrant, resilient, and thriving Santa Fe.

Bridget Dixson, IOM
President and CEO
Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce

New Members

A-Tech / Next Level
Security Services - Consulting
JoAnna Jackson
(505) 327-6398
4616 Hawkins NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
nextlevelus.com

De Oro Home Care
Home Care
Sarah Rubio
(505) 669-1852
deorohomecare.com

Milk and Honey Coffee
Coffee
Walfre Sagche
(505) 303-3373
1932 Cerrillos Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87505

New Mexico Donor Services
Nonprofit Organizations
Luis Hernandez
(505) 688-4122
1609 University Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
donatelifenm.org

Noble Locksmith NM
Locksmith
Angelique Griego
(505) 577-4543
noblelocksmithnm.com

Phoenix Tax and Business Solutions
Accountants/Accounting Firms
Navina Marks
(505) 377-7985
growwithphoenix.com

Plaza Dentistry
Healthcare
Abdul Al Doori
(505) 557-4000
3530 Zafarano Dr., Suite C1B
Santa Fe, NM 87507
plazadentistrysf.com
 
POPCOBS LLC
Retail
Patrick Liam Hanlon
(575) 210-4009
1948 Pecos Hwy
Loving, NM 88256
popcobs.com

Santa Fe Animal Shelter
Nonprofit Organizations
Lex Gowans
(505) 983-4309
100 Caja Del Rio Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87507
sfhumanesociety.org

Santa Fe Olive Oil & Balsamic Co.
Retail
Michael Aranda
(505) 992-1601
116 Don Gaspar Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87501
santafeoliveoil.com

Shunay Skin
Facials
Shunay CdeVaca
(505) 629-5953
810 Calle Mejia Suite 107
Santa Fe, NM 87501
shunayskin.com

Toastmasters International
Public Speaking
Sandy Frost
(505) 500-4891
d26toastmasters.org

ultiMED Urgent Care
Urgent Care Clinic
Angelique Griego
(505) 577-4543
707 Paseo De Peralta
Santa Fe, NM 87501
ultimed.com
 
US Bank – Business Banking
Banks
Martha Tierney
(505) 823-6200
usbank.com

US Bank – Healthcare Business Banking
Banks
Donna Lopez
(505) 489-1332
usbank.com

Chamber Calendar

​A Path to Success – Chamber Orientation
Wednesday, March 4, 8:00 AM — Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce Office, 1611 Calle Lorca, Suite 301, Santa Fe, NM 87505
 
NMORCA (New Mexico Organized Retail Crime Association) Meeting
Wednesday, March 18, 9:30 AM — Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce Office, 1611 Calle Lorca, Suite 301, Santa Fe, NM 87505
 
A Path to Success – Chamber Orientation
Wednesday, March 25, 8:30 AM — Via Zoom Meeting

Ribbon Cuttings

On Thursday, February 12, 2026, Chanel Doinoff Jewelry celebrated the grand opening of their new jewelry boutique gallery with ribbon cutting ceremony. Specializing in unique, artisan-crafted necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings, they combine quality materials with creative design to bring distinctive wearable art.

Learn more at chaneldoinoff.com.

On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Milk and Honey Coffee held the grand opening of their new coffee shop and shared the celebration with the community during a ribbon cutting ceremony. They are now serving delicious coffee along with breakfast favorites such as crepes, waffles, and tacos.

Members of the Month

DSH ENTERTAINMENT, INC.®️ promotes premier live-event productions: classic soul and R&B concerts, stand-up comedy shows, vibrant jazz performances, and inspiring poetry events, delivering unforgettable experiences that bridge cultures and generations.  In addition to bringing legendary music and comedy to New Mexico and beyond, DSH ENTERTAINMENT, INC. ®️ is a community-driven organization that also supports youth education and scholarships through The A.D.H. Foundation, Inc. enriching lives and nurturing dreams beyond the stage.

Learn more at dshincentertainment.com

Founded in 1953, REDW has offices across the Southwest, Pacific Northwest, and globally.  REDW’s 375 professionals serve as vital business advisors in the areas of human resources, wealth advisory, cybersecurity, risk advisory, technology solutions, and business valuation, as well as offering the core services of audit and tax professionals to national clients, including private businesses, nonprofits, construction and real estate, technology, healthcare, hospitality, professional service providers, and governments, including Tribal Nations and their enterprises.

Learn more at redw.com