28 Jul 2023

The Laredo Sector Border Patrol hosted a change of command ceremony for Chief Patrol Agent Joel Martinez at the Dennis E. Nixon Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 28th. The event was officiated by U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens and attended by federal, state, and local dignitaries and stakeholders. This ceremony signals the official transfer of authority and responsibilit...

27 Jul 2023

On July 27th Gene Lindgren, LEDC President & CEO, attended a luncheon hosted by LEDC partners representing Legacy Development with leaders in the public and private sector for a major initiative in the Laredo/Webb County region. The focus of this initial session was to review transportation proposals that need to be considered to support this significant project as our community c...

22 Jul 2023

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Henry Cuellar held a roundtable discussion with City officials and other community leaders to discuss the bipartisan efforts to expedite the approval of several projects along the Texas-Mexico Border, including the expansion of World Trade and Colombia Bridges. The congressmen reviewed legislation they support on both the Senate and House sides th...

21 Jul 2023

Gene Lindgren, LEDC President & CEO, attended a reception honoring U. S. Consul General in Nuevo Laredo, Deanna Kim hosted by IBC Bank. The LEDC greatly appreciates her excellent service and deep community involvement over the last 3 years in the Laredo region. We wish her the best of success in her next assignment....

19 Jul 2023

On July 19th the MileOne International Business Assistance Center launched its' newest project Y.E.S Camp! Our Youth Entrepreneur Skills camp is an initiative aimed to inspire the entrepreneurial spirit in our future generation. MileOne, in conjunction with Slimerella Slime Shop, the Boys and Girls Club of Laredo, and 550 Pizzeria kicked off the program's first session via the Wome...

15 Jul 2023

Recently, Lorie K. Logan, President of the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank visited Laredo and met with several business and government leaders as part of the Federal Reserve Eleventh District Listening Tour. The LEDC President & CEO Gene Lindgren attended a luncheon meeting for Ms. Logan where items discussed in the private setting included perspectives on Laredo’s strengths, challeng...

13 Jul 2023

On July 13th the LEDC hosted its annual Summer BBQ Mixer at the Urrabazo family residence. The special guest speaker was City Manager Joseph Neeb who talked about the challenges currently faced by the City Council as well as upcoming projects and improvements for the betterment of the community....

12 Jul 2023

On July 12, the PYMEXPORTA program began, thanks to the collaboration between the Nuevo Laredo Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Development Office, and the MileOne International Business Assistance Center. This program will provide training and comprehensive advice to local businessmen and entrepreneurs so that they can meet their export and import objectives, providing them with too...

08 Jul 2023

LEDC President & CEO Gene Lindgren attended the July version of Breakfast with the Mayor, hosted by the Laredo Chamber of Commerce.  During the opening remarks, Mr. Lindgren was given an opportunity to speak about Laredo’s global trade figures. Global trade from all ports to all countries this year so far through May is down 3% compared to last year. However, the Po...

28 Jun 2023

Recently, the Laredo Rotary Club hosted this year's Awards and Installation Banquet at the Embassy Suites. Recognitions were given to the hard-working volunteers serving to make our community and the world a better place in addition to installing the new leadership for 2023 – 2024.  Congratulations to outgoing President Marilu Gorecki and to new President Mayra Pena along with...