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REDCo, Paso del Norte Group To Merge
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REDCo, Paso del Norte Group To Merge
Initiative Will Begin New Regional Economic Development Partnership
EL PASO, TX – (May 10, 2012) – El Paso’s Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDCo) and the Paso del Norte Group (PdN Group), a regional policy and planning group made up of business leaders from El Paso, Las Cruces, NM, and Cd. Juarez, MX, will join together as the initial nucleus of what will evolve into a new Regional Economic Development Partnership. The governing boards of both organizations have approved the merger and consolidation.
El Paso City Council eyes $600-$800M bond: New arena, stadiums part of Nov. ballot plan
El Pasoans may be asked to vote for a $655 million to $835 million bond issue that could include a new multipurpose arena and stadiums for major league soccer and Triple-A baseball teams, as well as parks, pools and community centers and the reconstruction of streets.
El Paso as Military Retiree Destination
Paso del Norte Group Members - - As you are no doubt aware, many military retirees have chosen El Paso as their retirement destination - - even though it has received little or no recognition in national publications. Therefore, the Paso del Norte Group’s Retirement Committee members believe that, with proper publicity and recognition, the positive economic impact of more military retirees choosing El Paso can be substantial.
El Paso Electric executive Fleager resigns
Richard Fleager, an El Paso Electric executive with ties to the company's former Chief Executive Officer David Stevens, has resigned.
JDW Insurance names CEO
W. Martin Yung has made it to the final rung of his almost 28-year climb at JDW Insurance. Yung, 51, recently was named chief executive officer at the large El Paso insurance brokerage where he began as a salesman in 1984.
CEOs cash in: Western Refining, Helen of Troy founders selling off large company shares
The founders of two of El Paso's largest companies have been cashing in on their large company stock holdings in recent months.
Celebrating remarkable leadership - Houghton honored as El Pasoan of the Year
First as a member, and now chair, of the Texas Transportation Commission, Houghton has brought miles and miles of new roads and infrastructure to the region. The De la Vegas have crossed the international border with their hearts, minds and business sense, building clinics and hospitals to care for the poorest of the poor, and creating world-class educational institutions.
In Case You Missed It: Hunter Hunt's Keynote Speech
If weren't able to attend the Re-Energize the Americas Conference last fall, here is your chance to watch the keynote speech given by Hunter Hunt, President and CEO, Hunt Consolidated Energy, Inc.
2050 Vision
Dear PDN Members,
The Bi-National Relations Strategic Initiative invites you to envision our border region in 2050. There are no wrong ideas, because one person’s bad idea might generate a block-buster for someone else. We’re sharing ideas that have surfaced so far with you via this survey, so that you can comment on them and/or include new ideas. We are calling these ideas “Seeds for the Future.” Please don’t be limited by current conditions, hurdles or constraints, Just join us in dreaming about a terrific region in 2050. Who knows maybe some of these seeds will sprout in 2020!
Next generation: Duo seeks to aid El Paso's young entrepreneurs
Vincent Castro and David Saucedo want to help El Paso's young entrepreneurs and young executives build their businesses and at the same time help build El Paso and its next generation of leaders.
