Laredo Economic Development Corporation is an organization defined by its visionary leadership, recognized for its integrity and contributions towards the economic development and vitality of Los Dos Laredos and the Webb County region.

The Laredo EDC hosted an array of events nationally recognized as Economic Development Week from May 8 to May 12, 2023. 

To kick off the celebration on Monday, May 8th, Dr. Victor D. Treviño, Mayor of the City of Laredo, presented a Proclamation recognizing May 8-12, 2023 as “National Economic Development Week in Laredo Texas” in partnership with the Laredo Economic Development Corporation, MileOne-International Business Assistance Center and the City of Laredo Economic Development Department.

On Tuesday, May 9th, LEDC hosted the "State of Transportation and Infrastructure" workshop at Laredo College main campus.

During the event, Humberto “Tito” Gonzalez, Jr, P.E., TxDOT Director of Transportation, Planning, and Programming, delivered a dynamic keynote speech and presentations about important initiatives and current and future projects in our community were presented by Roberto Rodriguez, III, P.E. TxDOT Director of Transportation, Planning, and Development, and Jed A. Brown, Chairman Webb County – City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority.

On Wednesday, May 10th, MileOne IBAC hosted the "Acceso a Capital" paneled by Lionel Davila, Lender Relations Specialist at US Small Business Administration, Manuel Santos and Martha Victoria Valdez, representatives from PeopleFund, followed by a very special award presentation to Victor Cruz (Next Level Roofing) as Male Entrepreneur of the Year, Andrea Romero (Dragon Cargo Solutions) as Female Entrepreneur of the Year and The Hermit Café as Startup of the Year.

On Thursday, May 11th, in a more relaxing atmosphere with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and great company, the LEDC hosted the "Spring Membership Mixer" at Bar Nido at Golondrina Food Park, with Miriam Castillo, City of Laredo Economic Development Director as a Guest Speaker.

To close the ED Week, on Friday, May 12th, the Laredo EDC hosted the "Shop Local Initiative" in collaboration with the City of Laredo and the Laredo Chamber of Commerce at the Outlet Shoppes to promote and recognized downtown businesses.

On Tuesday, May 16th, the Logistics Club from United South High School visited MileOne International Business Assistance Center.

The students gained valuable insights into MileOne's initiatives and the world of entrepreneurship. We would to thank them for their visit and wish them all the best in their future endeavors!

On May 17th, the City of Laredo, the Laredo Center for Urban Agriculture and Sustainability, and the Laredo Food Policy Council hosted the "Food Town" Workshop where community stakeholders discussed efforts by the public and private sectors to reach a healthy food system in our community.  

During the two-day event, experts from various backgrounds spoke to the attendees followed by participant engagement designed to inspire thought and identify potential actions to improve our food system in Laredo.  

The Keynote speaker was Mark Winne, author of Food Town, USA-Seven Unlikely Cities that are Changing the Way We Eat who presented "How food brings towns back to Life"

Representing the Laredo EDC were Gene Lindgren, Joseph Mendiola, and Zaira Lopez. 

On May 22nd the Laredo Chamber of Commerce hosted a meeting with members of the private sector and stakeholders with Courtney Young, who was recently appointed as Legislative Director for Appropriations, Foreign Trade, and Transportation by U.S. Senator John Cornyn.

Different relevant topics were discussed during the meeting that included our region’s economic development and supply chain leadership such as Ana Maria Garcia, Sen. Cornyn's South Texas Regional Director, Armando Taboada, CBP Asst. Director for Field Operations in Laredo, Alberto Flores, CBP Port Director for Laredo, Gabriel Castillo (Chamber Chairman of the Board), Gerry Schwebel, Guillermo Trevino, Monica Salinas, Hector Alaniz, Henry Sauivignet, Robert Morris (LLUSCBA), Gene Lindgren, (LEDC), Olivia Varela and Miguel Conchas. 

From 23rd to May 25th The LEDC was honored to collaborate with the Municipality of Nuevo Laredo and the City of Laredo as co-hosts for distinguished guests from the State of Jalisco for their Commercial Business Mission to the Laredo Region. Binational government and business leaders from the Laredo Region rolled out the red carpet for a large delegation from the state of Jalisco across a three-day visit to our border community. The delegation, led by Secretary of Economic Development for the State of Jalisco, Luis Roberto Arechederra, attended receptions, business meetings, and city tours in Nuevo Laredo and Laredo, Texas. 

The goals of the visit were to share information, develop relationships, and explore opportunities that can lead to key alliances and mutual benefits. The entire week of events once again demonstrated how our community works closely between the public and private sectors on both sides of the border to keep moving forward to stay in front of economic development opportunities. The Jalisco delegation consisted of government leaders, investors, trade organizations, and business owners, and we stressed our region’s advantages for business investments. 

Our community has available land ready for new businesses, a young and talented workforce, great educational institutions, and a pro-business climate. Would like to give special thanks to economic development partners, City of Laredo Economic Development Director Miriam Castillo, and to the Secretary of Economic Development in Nuevo Laredo Lic. Rolando Guevara for an outstanding week of events that will certainly lead to investment and employment opportunities for Region Laredo.  

May 25th The Secretary of Regional and Agricultural Development of the Government of Nuevo Leon and Port Colombia-Laredo Bridge General Director Dr. Marco Gonzalez hosted a dinner reception with government and business leaders from the state of Jalisco, the American Chamber of Commerce in Monterrey, and the Laredo Region. 

The attendees received a presentation about the current developments and future vision from the leadership of the state of Nuevo Leon citing major investment announcements such as those from Tesla and Lego as validation of the success of the strategies.  

Representing the LEDC was Mr. Gene Lindgren, President and CEO.

On May 24th the MileOne International Business Assistance Center hosted the Women Entrepreneurs Rock Series with Mandy Cavanaugh as guest speaker.

Ms. Cavanaugh is a leader, entrepreneur, author, and sixth-generation Texan. Her company Team Housing Solutions provides global lodging logistics and forward-base support for the Defense, Human Services, Technology, and Energy Sectors.

During her presentation "The 4 Predictors of Unpredictable Success." she shared valuable insights with the audience.