Longview Economic Development Corporation
Government AdministrationTexas, United States11-50 Employees
The Longview Economic Development Corporation (LEDCO) is a Texas-based government administration organization focused on fostering economic development for the city of Longview and the surrounding region. Its core role involves assisting existing local companies looking to expand and helping external businesses locate in Longview, supported by a staff trained to provide critical information such as available land and buildings and to connect clients with regional partners. Since its creation in 1991, LEDCO has worked with site selection professionals, facility managers, developers, realtors, and property owners to serve as a central information source for development across Longview, Gregg County, and nearby areas. The organization maintains two business parks totaling about 1,200 acres and has a track record of generating thousands of jobs and substantial new investment for the region. LEDCO operates within the economic development sector, leveraging collaboration with multiple regional groups and its award-winning online platform, LongviewUSA.com, to disseminate site data, demographic information, maps, and an existing manufacturers database. The entity has grown through incentives and investments intended to create and retain primary jobs, with activity spanning several decades and contributing to regional growth. Recent recognitions and partnerships underscore its ongoing role in the local economic ecosystem and its emphasis on informing site selection and development decisions in Longview and the surrounding area.