LDF To Host October Membership Courtyard Chat and Guest Mixer 
The Laredo Development Foundation will be having the October Membership Courtyard Chat and Guest Mixer on Wednesday, October 29 at the Residence Inn. The event will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Members are invited for an opportunity at business networking and community partnering in an informal, relaxed environment. For more information or to RSVP contact LDF at (956) 722-0563 or by email at:
Protrans Laredo Grand Opening On October 7
Protrans will be celebrating the grand opening of their new
state-of-the-art Laredo Service Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 7, 2014.

Celadon Trucking Invests $15 Million Dollars For Laredo Operations 

Celadon Trucking, one of the largest trucking and logistics agencies in the nation, announced their plans to build a new terminal in Laredo with a $15 million dollar investment. Laredo Development Foundation, City of Laredo, and County of Webb assisted Celadon executives by negotiating and presenting an incentive package to expand operations in Laredo. Read more. 

Laredo International Trade Conference
The Laredo Licensed U. S. Customs Brokers Association, Inc., is proud to host the inaugural Laredo International Trade Conference.
TAMIU-SBDC, LDF AND LAREDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOST THE 2014 GOVERNOR'S SMALL BUSINESS FORUM
The TAMIU-SBDC, along with Laredo Development Foundation and the Laredo Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting the 2014 Governor's Small Business Forum.  This year's Forum focuses on "Eagle Ford Shale Impact and
Business Opportunities."  Click here for event details.
2014 NASCO Conference - Another Successful Continental Reunion
LDF BUSINESS OF THE MONTH 
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Embarcadero encompasses 800 acres in the most prime location available in Laredo, Texas - the fastest growing U.S. city east of the Rockies. Embarcadero is located between Interstate Highway 35 and the Rio Grande River. It is the only business park in Laredo to offer frontage on Interstate 35, both sides of FM 3464 (Mile Road), both sides of Bob Bullock Loop (Loop 20), both sides of FM 1472 (Mines Road) and Laredo's newest international bridge, the World Trade Bridge.

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North American Strategy for Competitiveness, the leading continental organization best known as NASCO, hosted its three-day, 2014 Annual Conference September 23-25, 2014, in Mexico City. The conference, celebrating NASCO's 20th anniversary, offered a rare opportunity to obtain great insights into logistics and supply chain developments and high level networking connections.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Instates
David P. Higgerson as Director of CBP's Laredo Field Office

U.S. Customs and Border Protection hosted a Change of Command ceremony in Laredo to formally instate David P. Higgerson as Director, Field Operations for Laredo Field Office.  CBP Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske announced that effective June 3, 2014 David P. Higgerson has been selected to serve as Director, Field Operations for Laredo Field Office.

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LDF Hosts A Successful Symposium
The Laredo Development Foundation hosted its 21st Annual Logistics & Manufacturing Symposium, beginning with a welcoming reception Wednesday, September 10, followed by a full day of presentations and panel speakers....

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