By Martin Knauss, President
Laughlin Economic Development Corporation
The Laughlin Economic Development Corporation supports the application of the City of Needles to the United States Department of Transportation’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD 2019) competitive grant program for the Needles Highway Project Segment 1B.
The Needles Highway Project Segment 1B extends from Park Rd (connector to I40) north to Budweiser Rd. This encompasses the section of Needles Highway that is in most need of immediate repair and reconstruction.
The LEDC has sent a letter to The Honorable Elaine Chao, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation in support of the City of Needles grant submittal.
For information about the LEDC, contact President Martin Knauss at laughlinedc@gmail.com; 725-867-8190; or go to laughlinedc.org
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9-4-2018
Laughlin Lagoon Dredging Project Groundbreaking
Held at the Laughlin Marina
By Martin Knauss
President
Laughlin Economic Development Corporation
At the May 28, 2019 City Council meeting for the City of Needles, the LEDC gifted a wall map of the Tri – State area to the City. Attending from the LEDC was Martin Knauss, President, Jim Maniaci, Vice-President, Cheryl Crow, Board Member, and Robert Bilbray, Strategic Development Advisor. Also attending was Dr. Brian Paulson, Laughlin Town Manager.
Jeff Williams, Mayor of Needles, the City Council members, and Rick Daniels, City Manager, warmly accepted the gift and thanked the LEDC.
The LEDC supports the City of Needles in improving their infrastructure, especially Needles Highway. We hope to work together in the future on a potential Railroad Spur for the area to support commercial development that will provide jobs for the citizens of Needles and
Laughlin.
For information about the LEDC, contact President Martin Knauss at laughlinedc@gmail.com; 725-867-8190; or go to laughlinedc.org.
10-2-2018
Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak joined representatives from the Laughlin Economic Development Corporation and local government agencies Tuesday to officially launch the Laughlin Lagoon dredging project. The project will remove silt from the water there to make it easier for boats to use the lagoon and the marina. The dredging will also improve the water circulation in the lagoon, significantly reducing spots of stagnant water. The work is expected to be complete in January.
1. Laughlin Lagoon Dredging Special Improvement District (SID) 162A and SID 162 B
2. The Community Park at the Lagoon project is just now taking off.
3. Protection of our RTC and County fuel tax funds
4. Demanding attention statewide to our need for and placement of medical services.
5. Working with CC business license, SOS office and Metro—
6. Securing $4,090,000 in three SID refunds for the residents of Laughlin.
7. Awarded two $500 scholarships to Laughlin High School Seniors
Dec. 11, 2018 - Agreeing with the LEDC, the Laughlin Town Advisory Board voted 3-1 at its monthly meeting on December 11, 2018 to ask the Clark County Commission and the Regional Transportation Commission to stop spending money on a third bridge over the Colorado River from Laughlin into Arizona. Learn More
Laughlin Economic Development Corporation's Table
Aria Hotel, Las Vegas, September 20, 2018.
A wonderful evening representing our Laughlin Community's Economic Development hopes and dreams! Attendees pictured:
Brian Paulson – Laughlin Town Manager, Michele Shafe – Clark County Assessor, Bob Bilbray – Strategic Development Advisor, Phil Klevorick – Clark County Economic Development Program Mgr., Martin Knauss – Vice President, L.E.D.C ., James “Jim” Maniaci – Chairman, Laughlin Town Advisory Board & President, L.E.D.C. , Sunny Maniaci – Wife of Jim Maniaci , Rebecca Leavitt – Wife of Glen Leavitt, Glen Leavitt – Republican Candidate NV State Assembly – Dist. 23
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