Laredo Chamber’s Gala Celebration Hosts Governor Abbott
Fresh from his reelection victory, Governor Greg Abbott joined the Laredo Chamber’s Vision 2018 Gala program on Tuesday, November 13th. Abbott, 60, a former state attorney general and Texas Supreme Court justice, was first elected to the governor’s post in... Full story
Keynote Announced Speaker as part of 100th Anniversary Centennial Celebration
Laredo, Texas – (January 23, 2015) – On the heels of their recent 100th Anniversary Centennial Celebration, which kicked off last night, Laredo Chamber of Commerce officials announced today their keynote speaker for Their Centennial Gala. The event will feature nationally recognized TV analyst... Full story
Chamber Receives 5-Star Accreditation
Laredo, Texas – (May 9, 2018) –Laredo Chamber of Commerce leaders officially announced their latest accreditation status at an announcement and unveiling event held at El Portal Downtown. The United States Chamber of Commerce awarded the Laredo Chamber of Commerce... Full story
31 Local Seniors Receive YLL Scholarships
Thirty-one local seniors completed the Youth Leadership Laredo certification program and were recognized at a ceremony held on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Each one of the students completing the program was presented with a $500 scholarship as reward for their... Full story
Chamber Announces Small Business Week Events and Award Recipients
Laredo, TX, April 18th, 2018 – The Laredo Chamber of Commerce Small Business Committee recently announced the official schedule of this year’s Small Business Week. In observance of Small Business Week, the Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Committee is hosting a... Full story
Laredo G-13 Delegation Promotes Business Agenda in DC
Earlier this month, G-13 saw its efforts come to fruition. G-13 is a group of local business and educational organizations that have joined forces to advance issues of interest to the private sector. The group joined the City of Laredo... Full story
Conchas Attends U.S. Chamber State of Business Address
The Laredo Chamber’s CEO, Miguel Conchas, joined corporate officials and government representatives at the nation’s capital on January 10 as U.S. Chamber President Tom Donohue delivered his “State of American Business” address. The presentation, which was followed by an openhouse,... Full story
Chamber Education Committee Announces Anti-Bullying Project
Laredo, Texas - (January 10, 2018) - Humberto ‘Tito’ Gonzalez, Chairman of the Laredo Chamber Education Committee, announced at a press conference held today in the lobby of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, that the business organization has joined forces with educators... Full story
Chamber Certifies Business Development Program Participants
Laredo, Texas – (January 5, 2018) – The Laredo Chamber of Commerce recognized 19 individuals that successfully completed the 2017 Business Development Certification Program. Miguel A. Conchas, President/CEO and Jose Zuniga, Chairman of the Board, joined the committee in congratulating... Full story
Chamber Announces 2017 Businesspersons of the Year
Laredo, Texas – (August 30, 2017) – The Laredo Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the selection of Ermilo Richer, Jr. and Ermilo Richer, III as Laredo 2017 Businesspersons of the Year. The Chamber made the official announcement at... Full story
