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Laredo Chamber launches women’s business grant program
By Mindy Casso, Juan Puente at KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 9, 2026
· 2 min read
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Women in Business Committee has launched its inaugural Women in Business Empowerment Grant Program, awarding a total of $6,000 in grants to three women-owned businesses in the Laredo and Webb County area.Each of the three recipient...
Key takeaway Each of the three recipients will receive a $2,000 grant, which can be used for expenses such as marketing, events, equipment or repairs, according to Patty Kirby, chair of the Chamber’s Women in Business Committee.
Why this matters in Laredo News
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Women in Business Empowerment Grant Program is a significant step towards fostering a supportive ecosystem for female entrepreneurs in the area. By providing $2,000 grants and mentorship opportunities to three women-owned businesses, the program addresses specific needs such as marketing, equipment, and repairs. This initiative also acknowledges the unique challenges faced by women in business, offering guidance from experienced professionals in law, accounting, and business. The program's eligibility criteria, which require applicants to own at least 51% of their business and operate within the Laredo and Webb County area, ensure that the grants benefit local businesses that contribute to the community's economic growth. As the application deadline approaches, it will be interesting to see how the program's outreach efforts, including social media promotion, impact the number and diversity of applicants, and ultimately, the program's ability to empower women-owned businesses in the region.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
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What is this story about? LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Women in Business Committee has launched its inaugural Women in Business Empowerment Grant Program, awarding a total of $6,000 in grants to three women-owned businesses in the Laredo and Webb County area.Each of the three recipient...
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