A vibrant economy is critical to a healthy real estate market and vice versa. Since economic development and real estate go hand-in-hand, we are pleased to present one of GAAR's favorite speakers, Gary Tonjes, President of Albuquerque Economic Development.

Gary is coming to GAAR to share with you the latest news and updates from Albuquerque Economic Development (AED). Gary will give you a glimpse into AED's future plans and initiatives and answer any questions you may have. As always, our member forum is free and includes a delicious, complimentary breakfast.

Member Forum with Gary Tonjes
Wednesday, November 4, 2015

GAAR REALTOR® Building
8:30 am - 9:00 am | Breakfast & Networking
9:00 am - 10:30 am | Feature Presentation & Open Q&A
Click here to reserve your seat today.

A local New Mexican, Gary Tonjes was raised in Albuquerque and graduated from Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication. His broad experience includes a stint as the past Chairman of the Institute for Organization Management Program of the United States Chamber of Commerce atSouthern Methodist University and the past chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Missouri association. Gary worked for the Roswell, New Mexico Chamber of Commerce (1979-81), the Odessa, Texas Chamber of Commerce (1981-84), and was President of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce for ten years. 

Gary joined Albuquerque Economic Development, Inc. (AED) as President on November 1, 1994. AED is a non-profit corporation funded principally by leading members of the business community. AED assists existing industry and has served as the lead organization for the recruitment of more than 200 new companies to the metropolitan area.