​The Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce had a beautiful day on the green at the Santa Fe Country Club on Monday, August 26, for the annual Banking on Birdies golf tournament presented by Enterprise Bank & Trust! Congratulations to our winners: First Place—Red or Green Properties, Second Place—Capitol Ford, Third Place—ExxonMobil, and a special shoutout to La Fonda Hospitality Group for their "Best Effort." A big thank you to all participants and sponsors for your endless support and making this event such a great success!

On Friday, August 23, ElleWell Holistic Center hosted an open house celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony. ElleWell offers a comprehensive range of wellness services, including acupuncture, massage, and other bodywork techniques, in a serene and supportive environment. Their integrative approach to health and well-being is designed to help clients achieve balance and vitality.

Discover more about their services at ellewell.com.

Ribbon Cuttings sponsored by the City of Santa Fe Office of Economic Development. Celebratory cupcakes generously provided by Sam's Club

On Thursday, August 15, Patina Gallery celebrated their 25-year anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Known for its stunning collection of contemporary jewelry, fine art, and design, Patina Gallery has been a beloved destination in Santa Fe for art enthusiasts and collectors alike. The celebration honored the gallery’s enduring legacy of curating exceptional, one-of-a-kind pieces that inspire and captivate.

Learn more at patina-gallery.com.

Ribbon Cuttings sponsored by the City of Santa Fe Office of Economic Development. Celebratory cupcakes generously provided by Sam's Club

​As the Voice of the Business Community, the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce advocates for issues impacting businesses, and the lack of quality childcare options is a significant problem in our city. Without accessible and affordable childcare, many parents find it difficult to maintain a job.

The Chamber is committed to addressing this issue through programming, surveys, and legislation aimed at expanding and improving childcare options. Childcare is one of the top obstacles for working parents, not only as a significant monthly expense but also due to the scarcity of providers.

The importance of childcare was underscored during a recent Early Childhood Summit hosted by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham at Santa Fe’s Bishop’s Lodge. Over 100 lawmakers, officials, business owners, and tribal leaders gathered to discuss the future of early childhood programs in New Mexico. The Chamber had the honor of participating in a panel conversation during this conference, providing a valuable opportunity to share some of the successes we've achieved through our collaboration with Growing Up New Mexico.

Gov. Lujan Grisham shared her vision for a universally accessible early childcare and education network in the state, emphasizing support for the workforce in this field. She highlighted the need for more choices for parents and for providers to incentivize the childcare workforce and create better opportunities for all.

Early Childhood Education and Care Department Cabinet Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky noted that New Mexico now has “the best-resourced early childhood system in the nation.” By fiscal year 2027, the state expects to serve 99,200 children statewide, with significant growth in childcare and Pre-K program enrollments.

As our community’s children continue to enjoy their summer break, consider offering flexible hours to your employees or hiring college students to babysit or take your staff’s children on educational field trips. These are just a few ways to support Santa Fe’s families. I cordially invite you to join our movement in support of our growing households and families that need childcare. For more information, call (505) 988-3279. Our future, our businesses, and our children depend on our support and advocacy.

Together, let’s make a difference for our community’s families.