In a significant step toward fostering cross-border collaboration, President and CEO of the Laredo Economic Development Corporation (LEDC), David Stedman, met with the Consul General of Mexico in Laredo, Juan Carlos Mendoza Sanchez, at the historic Consulate in downtown Laredo. This meeting provided a valuable opportunity to discuss shared economic goals and explore future cooperation wi...

The Laredo Economic Development Corporation (LEDC), in partnership with MileOne International Business Assistance Center, successfully hosted their annual “Christmas Posada” on Thursday, December 12, 2024. The festive event took place from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at MileOne, located at 1312 Houston Street, Laredo, Texas. The evening marked not only a celebration of the holiday season but also c...

November 26- In a continued effort to strengthen economic collaboration and cross-border initiatives, newly appointed Laredo EDC President and CEO David Stedman and Vice President of International Business Recruitment Rey Reyes, visited Nuevo Laredo, engaging with key stakeholders to discuss infrastructure, innovation, and trade opportunities. The visit commenced with a welcome by Lic...

On November 18-19, 2024, CRS Legal facilitated an industrial tour in Laredo, Texas, welcoming a sizable delegation of business leaders from Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia. The two-day event highlighted Laredo’s vibrant industrial capabilities and underscored the city’s strategic importance as a hub for international trade and commerce. The tour commenced with a welcoming breakfast at th...

On November 13, 2024, Cesar G. Hernandez, Program Director of MileOne, spoke with a group of eager seniors from Cigarroa High School about the future of their careers and the exciting world of entrepreneurship. The event, which was held at MileOne, focused on providing valuable insights into the MileOne program, career development, and the opportunities available to students as they prep...

On Friday, November 1, 2024, the Laredo Economic Development Corporation (Laredo EDC) hosted its annual Economic Development Industry (EDI) Awards ceremony during the highly anticipated Boots ‘n Bling Gala, held at Paseo Real Receptions Event. The event brought together leaders, stakeholders, and community members to celebrate outstanding contributions to Laredo’s economic growth. The...

IBC Bank hosted a special meet-and-greet event to formally welcome Mr. David A. Stedman, the newly appointed President and CEO of the Laredo Economic Development Corporation (LEDC). The event occurred on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the IBC Bank Sanchez Neiman Suite on San Bernardo Avenue. Attendees had the opportunity to connect with Stedman personally, discuss their visions for ...

October 24-25, 2024- Laredo EDC Vice President of Business Attraction & Retention, Joseph Mendiola attended the 2024 Annual Conference hosted by the Texas Economic Development Council in Dallas, Texas. The two-and-a-half-day event featured numerous keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and peer-to-peer discussions on economic development topics and trends. Pictured from lef...