Members approved a $25,000 grant for a new business and accepted the deed to a piece of property on the downtown square during Monday’s meeting of the Lamesa Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) and Lamesa Economic Alliance Project (LEAP) boards of directors. The majority of the meeting, however, focused on how the two entities can help the city of Lamesa improve its physical appearance and become more attractive for current and new businesses. “This town has so much potential, but it’s visually impaired,” said Lee Peterson, LEDC and LEAP executive director. Peterson indicated he has had several potential new businesses for Lamesa choose not ...