SHANNON JACQUES
Vice President
An advocate for small business and a leader in community development, Shannon has demonstrated her leadership in many sustainable operations. For over twenty years she was the President of a Women Owned local small business. She has a deep understanding of community, culture, and the economic development that drives our local economy. She is now the Vice President at The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber, where she influences and drives small businesses daily, by helping them to scale on many different levels. She has also has worked in event management, small business and non-profit marketing, fundraising & sponsorship for over 25 years.
Shannon has been the event director of many well-known and well attended large events and initiatives including the 17-day New Mexico State Fair, National Rodeo VIP Events, Mud & Bud Run, various industry leadership academies, and now all the signature events with the AHCC. She has worked on the creative development of special projects with many organizations and was the brainpower behind the first-ever New Mexico State Fair Beer project, which incorporated the emerging craft beer industry with the state’s largest event, and also creating the labeling and flavor profile for the first-ever New Mexico named beer. The initiative connected small businesses to new opportunities which has led them to be one of the industry leaders in the state.
Shannon has one of the best reputations for creating connections, influencing, community engagement, and networking, by finding and creatively connecting small business owners and corporate partners to opportunities. As a relationship builder and facilitator, she has been able to help businesses of all sizes grow and brand.
An advocate for small business and a leader in community development, Shannon has demonstrated her leadership in many sustainable operations. For over twenty years she was the President of a Women Owned local small business. She has a deep understanding of community, culture, and the economic development that drives our local economy. She is now the Vice President at The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber, where she influences and drives small businesses daily, by helping them to scale on many different levels. She has also has worked in event management, small business and non-profit marketing, fundraising & sponsorship for over 25 years.
Shannon has been the event director of many well-known and well attended large events and initiatives including the 17-day New Mexico State Fair, National Rodeo VIP Events, Mud & Bud Run, various industry leadership academies, and now all the signature events with the AHCC. She has worked on the creative development of special projects with many organizations and was the brainpower behind the first-ever New Mexico State Fair Beer project, which incorporated the emerging craft beer industry with the state’s largest event, and also creating the labeling and flavor profile for the first-ever New Mexico named beer. The initiative connected small businesses to new opportunities which has led them to be one of the industry leaders in the state.
Shannon has one of the best reputations for creating connections, influencing, community engagement, and networking, by finding and creatively connecting small business owners and corporate partners to opportunities. As a relationship builder and facilitator, she has been able to help businesses of all sizes grow and brand.
Shannon is a partner in her family-owned, 60-year-old construction, agriculture and sand & gravel manufacturing businesses, Bar J Industries, a partner with her brothers in their general contracting business, North Bar Industries, a partner in their investment company, North Bar Investments LLC, and an investing partner with Albuquerque’s number one distillery, Hollow Spirits.
MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT ALBUQUERQUE
Albuquerque is special to me in so many ways and I want to share my favorite experiences with you. Starting with the wonderful weather, I appreciate a great trail ride along the Bosque and making a stop at Bike and Coffee on Old town farm. Continuing on the north trail to pick up my fresh organic produce at Los Poblanos organic farm. ‘One could spend a lifetime at Los Poblanos and never fall out of love,’ says SuCasa magazine. A quick trip to cool off at the Albuquerque Bio Park and Zoo is always time well spent, and then a trip down historic Route 66 where local merchants await your visit with amazing Southwestern hospitality. Since golfing and over 310 days of sunshine are part of the scene here, I get to choose from the most challenging courses like Canyon Club, Arroyo del Oso or Puerto del Sol on my way to the airport.
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is my favorite of all events. It happens in early October when the skies are filled with over 550 hot air balloons and a backdrop of amazing fall colors. Since our sunsets are some of the most beautiful in the entire U.S., I love to hike the Pino trail, Bear Canyon or La Luz trail, and then cap the adventure with a nice cold beer at the summit, and an 18-minute Tram ride down the longest Tram in North America. We Love our beer. The best thing about Albuquerque is the distinct culture and the people who make this place so special. You may remember the great places you’ve seen, but you’ll never forget the experience of Albuquerque.
