Longview Economic Development Corp (LEDCO)

LeTourneau University is expanding opportunities for students to engage with advanced manufacturing and robotics through the upcoming Weld-X Robotics Camp.

This hands-on summer camp will introduce high school students to industrial welding robotics, programming, and automation using real robotic systems and industry-inspired training experiences.

Participants will:
• Program industrial robots
• Explore robotic welding applications
• Gain exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies
• Develop skills connected to high-demand workforce opportunities

Programs like this help students see that modern manufacturing is highly technical, creative, and innovation-driven.

Seats are limited, so interested students and families should register soon.

📅 June 15–19
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
👨‍🎓 For students entering 9th–12th grade
💼 $350 per student

More information is available at:
https://lnkd.in/geWFXJcR

This week, LEDCO is attending the NSSF Marketing & Leadership Summit in Hilton Head as part of our efforts to bring new jobs and investment opportunities to Longview.

One of the most important parts of economic development is building relationships with companies and industries that align with our community’s existing strengths. Events like this allow us to share Longview’s story directly with business leaders and manufacturers who may be looking to expand or relocate in the future.

We’re highlighting the advantages that make Longview competitive, including:

• A regional workforce of more than 325,000 people
• A strong manufacturing base, with 23% of our workforce employed in manufacturing, above state and national averages
• Generations of industrial and manufacturing experience
• Existing infrastructure and industry that support continued growth

Our goal is to attract quality jobs, support long-term economic growth and create opportunities that benefit Longview residents and families for years to come.

REMINDER: If you are a Longview-area broker with retail/commercial properties, stop by our office tomorrow, May 12 from 10-11 a.m.

Calling all brokers with retail/commercial properties! If you have any properties you would like marketed at ICSC Las Vegas later this month, drop by on May 12th or send an email to [email protected].