Youth Leadership Laredo

10/18/2026

📲 STAY CONNECTED WITH THE LAREDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE!

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Stay informed, engaged, and connected with Laredo’s business community. Get the latest Chamber news and updates delivered straight to your phone!

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📱 Join our WhatsApp Channel today!

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You can also scan the QR code on our flyer to follow us!

💙 Stay informed. Stay engaged. Stay connected.

10/16/2026

Happy National Boss’s Day to our Executive Director, Monica Y. Martinez! 🎉Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to serving Laredo’s business community. We’re grateful for all you do for the Laredo Chamber of Commerce and Laredo Chamber Foundation. 💙🧡

10/15/2026

Join us for 2026 Support Your Local Chamber Day, an open house and appreciation mixer celebrating our members and community! Stop by Wednesday, October 21, from 3:00–6:00 p.m. at the Laredo Chamber of Commerce.

Meet our Executive Committee and committee chairs, enjoy refreshments and light bites, connect with fellow community members, and learn more about the Chamber.

🎉 Event-day specials: Non-brick-and-mortar businesses can get a $60 ribbon-cutting. New members who join on October 21 will receive a $60 voucher toward a future ribbon cutting.

🤝 Sponsorship opportunities are available: Chamber Champion for $550, Chamber Partner for $350, and in-kind contributions.

📍 5702 McPherson Rd., Suite 8B, Laredo, TX 78041

For more information and to register, visit:
https://business.laredochamber.com/chamber-events/Details/2026-support-your-local-chamber-day-1953999?sourceTypeId=Hub

For sponsorship information, contact Gwen at (956) 722-9895 or [email protected].

10/09/2026

A new year of learning, service, and leadership begins! 💙🌟

Our Youth Leadership Laredo 2026–2027 Kick-Offbrought students together to connect, explore new ideas, and begin another year of growing as tomorrow’s community leaders!

Thank you to our keynote speaker, Cliff Killam, for sharing his insights and encouraging our students as they begin their leadership journey.

We also sincerely thank all our speakers for sharing their time, knowledge, and experiences:

👏 Santiago García Rosales
👏 Luz Herrera — Laredo College
👏 Orlando Navarro — Killam Development
👏 Chris Burns — Killam Development
👏 Dr. Bernice Sanchez
👏 Valeria Pena-Juarez — Laredo College
👏 Felipe Romero
👏 Erika Vigil
👏 Rosa Cruz — PNC Bank
👏 Patricia Perez — Laredo College
👏 Dr. Daniel De la Miyar — United Way
👏 Tricia Cortez —Director, Rio Grande International Study Center

Your contributions helped set the foundation for a meaningful year of leadership and discovery. Thank you to our students and families for being part of this journey—we look forward to seeing all you will accomplish! 🙌

07/29/2026

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📣 We're Hiring! Join the Laredo Chamber of Commerce Team!

The Laredo Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Receptionist & Administrative Assistant who is organized, professional, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

If you're someone who enjoys staying busy, can juggle multiple priorities, and takes pride in providing outstanding customer service, we'd love to hear from you!

We're looking for someone who:
✔ Stays calm under pressure and adapts to changing priorities.
✔ Can manage multiple projects without sacrificing attention to detail.
✔ Has excellent communication and customer service skills.
✔ Is comfortable using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva, and social media.
✔ Enjoys working with people and supporting the local business community.
✔ Is dependable, proactive, and eager to be part of a collaborative team.

This role includes front office reception, administrative support, membership engagement, event assistance, marketing, and helping ensure the Chamber continues to provide exceptional service to our members.

Benefits include:
• Health, Vision & Term Life Insurance
• Simple IRA
• Paid Vacation
• Mileage Reimbursement

📍 Location: Laredo, Texas

If you're ready for a rewarding career where no two days are the same, we'd love to meet you!

📧 To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

07/27/2026

Ask Us 2026: Discover how the Laredo Chamber of Commerce and the Laredo Chamber Foundation are making a difference in our community.

The Laredo Chamber of Commerce continues its legacy of leadership, advocacy, and business growth, while the Laredo Chamber Foundation invests in the future through leadership development, workforce initiatives, and business education.

Read both stories:
🔹 Laredo Chamber of Commerce: https://shorturl.at/2AZTN
🔹 Laredo Chamber Foundation: bit.ly/4fB7ANf

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July from Youth Leadership Laredo and the Laredo Chamber Foundation!

As we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary, we honor the values of freedom, leadership, and service that inspire the next generation of community leaders.

May this Independence Day remind us of the importance of civic engagement, unity, and investing in the future of our community.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙

05/14/2026

More moments from our Youth Leadership Laredo End-of-Year Ceremony as we continue celebrating 20 years of empowering the next generation of leaders 🎓✨

These additional photos capture the energy, friendships, accomplishments, and memorable moments shared by our students from 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades throughout this milestone celebration.

We are incredibly proud of every participant and graduating senior who dedicated their time to developing leadership skills, serving the community, and growing through the Youth Leadership Laredo Program.

🏆 Congratulations once again to our Senior of the Year, Alberto Vargas, along with all of our graduating seniors and student participants.

A special thank you to the PNC Foundation, the Laredo Gateway Rotary Club, our sponsors, guest speakers, mentors, families, and the Youth Leadership Laredo Health Committee for making this 20th anniversary celebration possible.

Here’s to continuing the legacy of leadership and inspiring future generations for many years to come 💙

05/14/2026

Celebrating 20 years of empowering the next generation of leaders through the Youth Leadership Laredo Program 🎓✨

At our End-of-Year Ceremony, we proudly recognized the incredible students from 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades who dedicated their time, energy, and passion to developing their leadership skills and making a positive impact in our community. Your commitment, growth, and enthusiasm throughout the program have truly been inspiring.

👏 Congratulations to our graduating seniors:

• Caleb Benavides – Hector J. Garcia Early College High School
• Danika Brewster – J.B. Alexander High School
• Sarah Collins – J.B. Alexander High School
• Olivia Costabella – United High School
• Orlando Garza – United High School
• Audrina Hernandez – J.B. Alexander High School
• Daniel Llera – United South High School
• Christopher Luna – J.B. Alexander High School
• Jorge Madrigal – Julieta & Frank Staggs Academy
• Genesis Martinez – United South High School
• Isabella Mendoza – Hector J. Garcia Early College High School
• Alberto Vargas – Hector J. Garcia Early College High School

As well congrats to the Senior of the Year: Alberto Vargas

We are proud of every participant from each grade level and grateful to the families, educators, and community leaders who continue to encourage and support these future leaders.

A special thank you to the PNC Foundation and the Laredo Gateway Rotary Club for their continued support of this impactful program. We also extend our sincere appreciation to all of our sponsors, guest speakers, mentors, and the Youth Leadership Laredo Health Committee for helping make this milestone year possible.

For 20 years, Youth Leadership Laredo has inspired and prepared young leaders to serve and strengthen our community, and we look forward to many more years of empowering future generations. 🌟

05/07/2026

Congratulations to all of the champions and finalists from Smash for Scholars 2026! 🎾🏆

Thank you to the 240 participants, families, spectators, volunteers, and sponsors who helped make this year’s tournament an incredible success while supporting scholarships for the students of Youth Leadership Laredo.

🏅 Women’s Doubles Beginners UTR 1-2
1st Place: Mia Cavazos & Emily Molina
2nd Place: Melissa Ahumada & Raquel Gomez

🏅 Women’s Doubles Intermediate UTR 3-4
1st Place: Jacqueline Segura & Emily Alcantar
2nd Place: Andrea Beavers & Irma Deutsch

🏅 Women’s Doubles Advanced UTR 5+
1st Place: Cynthia Pope & Sofia Santos
2nd Place: Brenda Cozar & Claudette Soto

🏅 Men’s Doubles Beginners UTR 1-2
1st Place: Kevin Sanchez & Jesus Juarez
2nd Place: Stefan Flores & Anthony Guerra

🏅 Men’s Doubles Intermediate UTR 3-4
1st Place: Roberto Villarreal & Cesar Tijerina
2nd Place: Elian Rodriguez & Sergio Montante

🏅 Men’s Doubles Advanced UTR 5+
1st Place: Dario Fraga & Diego Sanchez
2nd Place: Alex Arrezola & Gabriel Serna

🏅 Mixed Doubles Beginners UTR 1-2
1st Place: Mia Cavazos & Anthony Guerra
2nd Place: Sergio Montante & Ana Benavides

🏅 Mixed Doubles Intermediate UTR 3-4
1st Place: Jacqueline Segura & Juan Gonzalez
2nd Place: Aissa Barberena & Tomas Izaguirre

🏅 Mixed Doubles Advanced UTR 5+
1st Place: Sarah Meek & Alex Arrezola
2nd Place: Edna Mendoza & Rene Molina

Special thanks to our Title Sponsor, Clear Choice Physicians Group, along with all of our incredible sponsors and community partners for making this event possible.

Because of your support, we continue investing in scholarships and leadership opportunities for the students of Youth Leadership Laredo. 🎉