New Mexico is well-prepared for modern business, with an educated workforce, international business connections, a stable population and an outstanding quality of life.

By focusing in equal parts on creating outstanding business conditions while maintaining a high quality of life, New Mexico is experiencing a business renaissance, with growth in jobs and income at or above the national average.

Dr. Kelly O'Donnell, economist and Assistant Sec. for Tax Policy at the Taxation and Revenue Department, said the most recent report from the University of New Mexico's Bureau of Business and Economic Research forecasts that New Mexico's job growth will outpace national job growth for the next two years, and that growth in personal income would match or exceed the national growth. ( read more )

Silver City and Grant County are prepared to help you participate in this economic growth, with resources and expertise to help you move your family or your business to this area. Given our rural nature, infrastructrure challenges and other business considerations require careful prior planning, but our cadre of business- and economic-development professionals are available to provide first-hand experience and proven techniques.

The Silver City - Grant County Chamber of Commerce is available to help even before you select a site for relocation. Feel free to contact us for assistance and information.