ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEEK MAY 6-10,2024
PRESS CONFERENCE
On May 2nd, Workforce Solutions for South Texas hosted a press conference to announce the partnership with the Laredo Economic Development Corporation and MileOne to host a Job Fair and Shop Local Initiative as one of the events to celebrate Economic Development Week.
Among the attendees were City Mayor Victor Treviño and Webb County Commissioner Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, media representatives, and staff members from Workforce Solutions, LEDC, and MileOne.
MONDAY, MAY 6, 2024
To kick off the Economic Development Week celebration during a separate ceremony, Dr. Victor D. Treviño, Mayor of the City of Laredo and Tano Tijerina, Webb County Judge, presented a Proclamation recognizing May 6-10, 2024 as “National Economic Development Week in Laredo Texas” in partnership with the Laredo Economic Development Corporation, MileOne International Business Assistance Center, the City of Laredo Economic Development Department, Laredo Chamber of Commerce, and Webb County Economic Development Office.
The LEDC and MileOne - International Business Assistance Center (IBAC) has been bridging connections between community stakeholders such as business leaders, elected officials, industry executives, and educational institutions, as well as entrepreneurship, to collaborate in promoting job creation, community investment, infrastructure advancements, and an optimistic future.
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024
On Tuesday, May 7th, LEDC hosted the "State of Transportation and Infrastructure" workshop at Laredo College's main campus.
During the event, Epigmenio "Epi" Gonzalez, P.E., Texas Laredo District Engineer, and Roberto Rodriguez, III, Supervising Engineer from the Texas Department of Transportation, delivered dynamic presentations about TxDOT Infrastructure Projects*, while Jed A. Brown, Chairman of Webb County – City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority, provided an Update on Projects*throughout the community.
*click to view presentation
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024
On Wednesday, May 8th, LEDC’s MileOne IBAC program hosted the Small Business Forum “Unlocking Your Potential: 4 Resources Every Business Owner Must Know” paneled by Cindy Solano, at US Small Business Administration, Hector A. Ramirez, Minority Business Development Agency, Tina Rodriguez, TAMIU Small Business Development Center and Oscar Magaña from U.S. Commercial Service, followed by a special award presented to Javier A. Gonzalez Jr., recognized as the "Healthcare Champion" for his outstanding work in providing health insurance to the underserved and elderly in the Laredo community.
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024
On Wednesday, May 8th, in a more relaxing atmosphere with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and great company, the LEDC hosted the "Spring Membership Mixer" at the Laredo Country Club's “Plantation Room”, with City Manager Joseph Neeb as a Guest Speaker.
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024
To close EDW, the LEDC hosted a “Job Fair and Shop Local Initiative.” This year, we partnered with Workforce Solutions for South Texas (WSST) to promote and recognize downtown by offering free exhibit spaces to entities to promote their product, services, or job opportunities.
WSST had an on-site resource station assisting applicants with their resumes and closed the event with more than 230 attendees!
Big thank you to the Barber Education Academy and the Food Bank, who provided free haircuts and free food , respectively!
