LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) – The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has awarded the City of Laredo the 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award. This honor follows the successful 2024 campaign titled ‘Port Laredo – We Keep the World Moving,’ which brought together various municipal departments to promote the city’s role in global commerce. n nMiriam Castillo, Laredo’s Economic Development Director, emphasized that the unified effort significantly boosted the profile of Port Laredo. ‘This achievement reflects our coordinated outreach and messaging, which helped reinforce our status as a key player in international trade,’ she stated. n nThe initiative spotlighted Laredo as the top inland port in the United States, enhancing its reputation for facilitating cross-border commerce and attracting investment. n nIn the same year, Port Laredo ranked as the leading port for international trade in the U.S., underscoring its growing economic influence. n n— news from KGNS
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City of Laredo receives Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) – The City of Laredo has been awarded the 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). n nThe recognition comes after the city’s Port Laredo – We Keep the World Moving campaign, conducted in 2024. n n“This recognition celebrates the success of our 2024 campaign, which unified multiple City of Laredo departments under a single message,” said Miriam Castillo, Economic Development Director for the City of Laredo. “Together, we elevated Port Laredo’s visibility and continued reinforcing our leadership in international trade,” she added. n nThe campaign highlighted Laredo as the largest inland port in the U.S. and strengthened its visibility for trade and economic growth. n nThat same year, Port Laredo became the number one international trade port in the nation. n nFor more headlines, click here.