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Lubbock Economic Development Alliance Announces Expansion of Custom Teleconnect and Relocation of Republic National Distributing Company

Cole Shooter — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:25:45 +0000

The expansion and relocation are expected to create 261 new jobs in Lubbock, and were announced at a press conference Monday by the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance.

Rob Meyer of Lubbock Named as Chairman for Texas Hotel & Lodging Association

Cole Shooter — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:15:20 +0000

The THLA is a nonprofit trade association representing every aspect of the lodging and tourism industry.

Lubbock City Council Approves Legislative Agenda, Approves LEDA Activities, Discusses Synthetic Marijuana

Cole Shooter — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 07:27:46 +0000

“If this was an easy problem to resolve, it would have been resolved years ago by the federal government and the state government,” said Medina.

Workforce Solutions South Plains, Others to Create New Employment Training Center

Cole Shooter — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:12:32 +0000

The grant and center will provide training for 240 workers from at least 20 small area businesses, and provide entrepreneurial training and mentoring to at least 38 new business seekers.

John Osborne Discusses the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance's Role in Creating Jobs [AUDIO]

Rob Snyder — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:17:10 +0000

John Osborne, CEO of LEDA, appeared on KFYO last week for an interview to discuss the many facets of LEDA and how the organization helps the economic engine of Lubbock

KFYO Guest Op-Ed: Why the City of Lubbock Doesn't Need the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance

KFYO — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 23:22:39 +0000

KFYO guest columnist Mikel Ward examines the history of LEDA and why it shouldn't exist any longer

Lubbock City Council Hears Complaints on Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Gives Preliminary Approval to 2012-13 Tax Rate, Budget

Cole Shooter — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:24:19 +0000

The Council heard many pros and cons about LEDA, considered Lubbock Power and Light's budget, and, in fairly close votes, approved the upcoming budget and tax rate.

Lubbock Named in Top 50 Cities in United States for Economic & Job Growth

Cole Shooter — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:44:22 +0000

Lubbock ranked 42nd in the nation out of all 365 metropolitan statistical areas across 23 economic and work force indicators by Area Development Magazine.

Lubbock Economic Development Alliance Announces 187 New Jobs in Lubbock

Cole Shooter — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:22:03 +0000

The expansion projects include Supply Chain Management, Inc., Research and Testing Laboratory, PathoGenius Laboratory, Raw Oil & Gas, Inc. and Covenant Health System. New projects include Michelin Tires and Quality Buildings.

Printers Voice Displeasure to Lubbock City Council Regarding LEDA Incentives

Cole Shooter — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 04:58:44 +0000

Some citizens, including two men that owned different printing businesses, spoke out against the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance for awarding $64,500 in incentives to Copy Craft Printers.

Manufacturing Job Fair to be Held in Lubbock Next Week

Cole Shooter — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:23:50 +0000

The fair will be held by Workforce Solutions and the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance on Thursday, June 28th.

LEDA CEO John Osborne Talks Tourism in Lubbock on Lubbock's First News [AUDIO]

Ariel Walden — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:28:38 +0000

On Wednesday's edition of Lubbock's First News John Osboure, CEO of the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, (LEDA) Market Lubbock and Visit Lubbock, talked with Chad and Rex about the effects tourism has on city of Lubbock.