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LEDA Welcomes New Board Leadership

Dec 05, 2024 / Kayci Cohen

New Leadership Joins LEDA Board to Drive Lubbock’s Growth The Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) and Market Lubbock is proud to announce the appointment of three distinguished leaders in the Lubbock community to its Board of Directors: Robert Taylor, Jordan Wheatley, and Mont McClendon. These new members bring a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to fostering economic growth and opportunity in Lubbock. More

The State of the Lubbock Economy

Nov 12, 2024 / madden

The State of the Lubbock Economy Every year, the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance and Market Lubbock, Inc. present the Year in Review, a compilation of the previous year's achievements and a forecast for what to expect in the next year, during the Economic Forecast Luncheon. More

Taco Hydroflo Pump Solutions Opens in Lubbock, Texas

Feb 27, 2024 / Jillian Guinn

TACO Hydroflo Pump Solutions Opens in Lubbock, Texas Taco Hydroflo Pump Solutions Opens in Lubbock, Texas Taco Hydroflo Pump Solutions expanded into the Lubbock community, adding 38 new jobs and $1,875,000 of capital investment. The company’s location serves as the primary manufacturing facility with expanded pump test pit improvements. More

Construction at Jones AT&T Stadium

Nov 06, 2023 / madden

Construction at Jones AT&T Stadium Jones AT&T Stadium is currently undergoing a $242 million renovation project, which includes the development of a brand-new south end zone and the construction of the Womble Football Center. Texas Tech University broke ground following the 2022 football season and construction is set to continue till the 2024 season.  This season, fans can experience improved cell service with AT&T, new turf, new grab-and-go and convenience stations and new LED lighting which enables the stadium to conduct light shows. More

Senator John Cornyn Visits X-FAB in Lubbock, Texas

Jul 18, 2023 / Jillian Guinn

Senator John Cornyn Visits X-FAB in Lubbock, Texas U.S. Senator John Cornyn visited Lubbock, Texas on Monday morning to promote the CHIPS for America Act and show his support for X-FAB Texas.  X-FAB is a leading manufacturer of silicon wafer chips that are used in a wide variety of technology from cell phones to airplanes. More

Plant Agricultural Systems Comes to Lubbock, Texas

Jun 28, 2023 / Kayci Cohen

Plant Agricultural Systems Comes to Lubbock, Texas The Lubbock Economic Development Alliance Announces a Public-Private Partnership with Plant Agricultural Systems Creating Over 900 Jobs and Investing $670M into the Lubbock Economy The Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) announced a public-private partnership with Plant Agricultural Systems (PLANT-AS) in Lubbock, TX. Plant Agricultural Systems is an infrastructure service provider delivering both the physical and digital infrastructure necessary to support localized fresh produce demand in all regions of the world. More