The Laredo Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce its newest member Modern Construction, Inc. Since 1972, Modern Construction, Inc. has completed over 700 million dollars of construction throughout the Laredo and South Texas area with a specialization in low-rise new commercial construction. The company has performed on a wide variety of projects ranging from schools,...

February 23- Governor Greg Abbott was honored as Mr. South Texas 2019 as part of the 122nd Washington's Birthday Celebration in Laredo. To commemorate the honor, the Governor attended the Los Caballeros de la Republica del Rio Grande Cocktail Party Friday evening and today participated in the Mr. South Texas 2019 Anheuser-Busch Washington's Birthday Parade. Following the parade, Governor...

During her visit to Laredo Friday, February 23, as part of the WBCA celebration U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was a guest lecturer at Texas A&M International University alongside U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar to discuss a variety of topics from border security, immigration to higher education. Pelosi also participated in a news conference with Congressman Cuellar and Mayor Pete...

February 12- MileOne International Business Assistance Center hosted the Love "You" this Valentine's Day Workshop.  During the event, Naida Gonzalez, Life Coach/Personal Trainer introduced "The Circle of Interconnected Needs". This concept is based on the 8 Motivational Needs from Abraham Maslow. Attendees learned about physiological, safety and security, belonging, self-esteem, co...

February 3-  Mayor Saenz met with border mayors and city managers in Hidalgo, Texas, along with House Committee on Appropriations Ranking Members Rep. Kay Granger (TX-12), Rep. Steven Palazzo (MS-04), and Homeland Security Subcommittee Ranking Member Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), to present the Laredo Bulkhead Proposal. During the meeting that was organized by Rep. Henry Cuellar (TX...

The Laredo Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce its newest member Sedlak Supply Chain Consultants Sedlak is a comprehensive supply chain and distribution logistics advisory firm providing independent and innovative solutions to companies around the world and across a broad range of industries. They have successfully served over 1,200 clients through more than 2,50...