Business, political and community leaders came together with the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) for the organization’s annual Economic Forecast Luncheon at the Overton Hotel and Conference Center on Tuesday.
The event featured TIP Strategies Founder and CEO, Tom Stellman, who introduced LEDA’s new strategic plan. This plan was developed over the course of several months and informed by economic data, industry insights and input from community stakeholders. It will guide how LEDA fosters economic growth in Lubbock over the next several years.
LEDA President and CEO, John Osborne, also presented Different Paths, One Destination, highlighting the importance of coordination among business, political and civic leaders in moving the city forward.
"We have a community that understands the value of working together,” Osborne said. “We may not always agree on every issue or every approach, but we can agree that we want Lubbock to be a place where businesses can succeed, where graduates can find a place to call home and start an impactful career, and where families can build a better life.”
Attendees also gained insight into national and regional economic trends and explored Lubbock’s emerging opportunities, challenges and priorities as the city looks ahead to the next decade of economic development.
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