NMGEA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico’s economic landscape is set for a major international push with the formal launch of the New Mexican German Economic Alliance (NMGEA), a business league dedicated to creating sustainable bilateral trade and investment opportunities between New Mexico and Germany.
Bob Perls, the President of NMGEA, Honorary Consul for Germany in New Mexico, and former NM State Representative, introduced its official mission today; “To serve as the bridge connecting markets between New Mexico and Germany.”
“We have a stellar steering committee made up of local private and public sector leaders. We have German and Swiss investors about to pull the trigger on major investments in New Mexico. That said, we also have a fragmented and siloed business development ecosystem here in New Mexico. We believe our Alliance can serve as a connector between investors, entrepreneurs, and governments to create wealth and jobs in New Mexico.”
The NMGEA’s immediate strategic focus is on establishing foundational partnerships. The Alliance is actively solidifying a chapter affiliation with the German American Chamber of Commerce (GACC) whereas a position with the Deutsch-Amerikanische Handelskammern (AHK) global network, will expand access to German companies and industry networks, reinforcing its role as a trusted regional partner for transatlantic trade and investment engagement.
The Alliance has defined five strategic goals: connecting research, breaking through silos, creating wealth for New Mexicans, academic collaboration and mentorship, and the facilitation of transatlantic leadership teams.
Sydni Gonzalez, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the NMGEA, who brings six years of professional experience working in German governmental and scientific institutions, said, “Our vision is rooted in New Mexico’s deep capacity for innovation. Our goal is to provide the connection strategies necessary to bridge the gap between the states most valuable assets – from research in academia and our National Labs, to the output of German industry.”