On April 20th, the International Bank of Commerce hosted the Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC), and a reception for Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson the evening before.

Laredo EDC President and CEO Gene Lingren participated in a panel titled “Regional Infrastructure Planning Efforts” with esteemed representatives from several border communities where he presented information about the many advantages in the Laredo region, the significant private sector investments in industrial development, the growth projections for the next 30+ years, and the need for increased investment in public infrastructure.  

Among the attendees were the City of Laredo Mayor, Webb County Judge, the Eagle Pass Mayor Rolando Salinas, Maverick County Judge Ramsey Cantu, City of Del Rio Mayor Al Arreola, and TxDOT District Engineer Epi Gonzalez.” Mr. Lindgren stated.