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Laredo Development Foundation the business authority for economic and industrial development in Laredo and South Texas.
The Laredo Development Foundation (LDF) is recognized as one of twenty-seven economic development organizations in the nation accredited by IEDC as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO).
The LDF, incorporated in November 1966, is a private, non-profit corporation dedicated to the economic and industrial development of the Laredo economy. The prime responsibility of the LDF is industrial attraction, workforce development, assistance to small business start-ups, as well as expansion and retention of existing business and industry.
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The Business Anti-Smuggling Coalition (BASC) is private sector led and controlled coalition that is supported by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). BASC was created to address the problem of concealing contraband in commercial trade.
The BASC program examines (more..)
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The Texas A&M Global Research Center will establish a Research Consortium to conduct research and develop solutions for ‘Global Supply Chain Throughput’ in the Mexico – Central America – Texas region. The consortium will focus on increasing throughput, decreasing time and cost, to optimize distribution and manufacturing operations in the region. This consortium will bring together manufacturers, distributors, logistics providers, and government entities to partner to understand how to optimize opportunities as the region grows and evolves.
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616 Leal St.
P.O. Box 2682
Laredo, Texas 78044-2682
(956) 722-0563
(956) 722-6247 (Fax)
Toll Free: 1-800-820-0564
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11/17/2008. Trade corridor still a work in progress more>
10/13/2008. Commercial space eyes retailer support more>
10/5/2008. Trade fuels Laredo growth more>
9/23/2008. Railroad bypass for south Webb put on fast track more>
9/21/2008. Rail chief says freight should get top priority more>
9/19/2008. UP sees a prosperous future more>
9/18/2008. Secure Borders Promote Trade more>
8/28/2008. Senators push free trade pact more>
8/18/2008. Laredo port faces stiff competition more>
8/18/2008. Free trade zone to aid Laredo more>
8/18/2008. City of Laredo teams up with Meridian 100 more>
6/16/2008. LDF: So far, so good, but keep watch more>
6/16/2008. LDF partners with minority council more>
6/9/2008. Allegiant Air wins in Laredo more>
6/2/2008. TxDOT names Quintanilla as deputy district engineer more>
5/26/2008. Trucking companies hit hard by diesel fuel prices more>
5/19/2008. Laredo touts higher ratings more>
5/9/2008. 24/7 closing in; World Trade Bridge construction begins in August more>
4/28/2008. Here comes the train; Rail companies work to relieve traffic stress for cars and trains more>
4/21/2008. While Laredo growth slows, it's still above average more>
4/21/2008. Nuevo Laredo's CODEIN expects growth more>
3/24/2008. Five retail projects to bring shoppers more>
3/17/2008. Location is key to strong economy ; Economist says job growth will continue to increase in 2008 more>
2/25/2008. $167B strong, and growing; Laredo trade slips in ranking but continues to grow more>
2/19/2008. 39th place starts debate more>
2/4/2008. County to pay rail expenses more>
2/4/2008. Railroad traffic set to increase over next decade more>
1/7/2008. New retailers to boost employment more>
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