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HEALTH AND WELLBEING EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE ADVOCACY REDEVELOPMENT TALENT, TALENT, TALENT

JA NUA RY- FEBRUA RY 2022

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How is the Health of Your Organization?

Identify employees’ talents and strengths to thrive.

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I CHOSE

Longview Regional because I wanted to make more memories with the love of my life.

– Lynn G.

l Cardiac Ablation

With a nationally recognized Heart and Vascular Institute, a certified Stroke and Chest Pain Center, and an innovative Vein Center, it’s easy to see why people choose Longview Regional.

MyLongviewCardiology.com 903-308-3566

If you are experiencing the symptoms of a heart attack, call 911 and get to the nearest emergency room.

Longview Chamber of Commerce Staff

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Kelly Hall President/CEO 903.237.4004 khall@longviewtx.com

Ana Suriano New Membership Sales & Retention 903.237.4009 asuriano@longviewtx.com

How Has Your Company Made it through COVID?...........................4

Suzanne Brown Tuma Senior Vice President 903.237.4003 sbrown@longviewtx.com

Spencer Sallee Investor Support 903.237.4013 ssallee@longviewtx.com

Health of the Organization.............................................................7

David Jochum Business & Leadership Development Director 903.237.4023 djochum@longviewtx.com

Shawna Stewart Investor Relations 903.237.4000 sstewart@longviewtx.com

Susan Roberts Special Projects 903.237.4000 sroberts@longviewtx.com

Intelligent Design Partners............................................................6 Corporate Strategy and Trasformation.............................................6 Transformation Longview...............................................................7 Heroes Among Us Annual Banquet & Meeting................................8 East Texas Delegation D.C. Fly-In..................................................9 State of the Economy....................................................................9 H.E.A.R.T. Looking Forward.........................................................10 Ribbon Cuttings, Anniversaries....................................................12 New Members............................................................................13 Inserts........................................................................................14

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2022 CHAMBER EVENTS January

February

4.................. H.E.A.R.T. Leadership Meeting 13................ Leadership Longview / Criminal Justice & Public Safety Day 14................ Industrial Council Meeting 17................ Office Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day 24................ Executive Board Meeting 25.............. Annual Banquet / Meeting 27................ H.E.A.R.T. Team Meeting

1.................. H.E.A.R.T. Leadership Meeting 9.................. 7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Wake Up Longview – Retire Smart of East Texas 16................ Chamber 101 17................ Leadership Longview Planning Team 22................ 4:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Business After Hours – Conterra Network 24................ H.E.A.R.T. Team Meeting 24 ............... Board Meeting

Current Calendar of Events. [ CLICK HERE ] All dates are subject to change.

2022 Officers Kevin Hood Chairman of the Board Texas Bank and Trust Jessica LaRue Chairman Elect Harbour Smith Harris & Merritt PC Dana Parr Past Chairman of the Board Advanta Insurance Partners Travis Sisson Vice Chairman of Finance Longview Regional Medical Center

Vice Chairs Brian Daugbjerg Vice Chairman Longview Scrap & Metal Company Sam Neale Vice Chairman Napps Technology Corporation

Current Calendar of Events. [ CLICK HERE ]

Gerald Rincher Vice Chairman Komatsu Mining Corporation

All dates are subject to change.

Directors Michael Clements Energy Weldfab Adrienne Deason Henry & Peters, P.C. Jim Gaton CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System Jim Green Eastman Chemical Company Texas Operations Chuck King Former Chairman of the Board Chick-fil-A Nishil Patel Longview Market Square, LLC

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Maude Cobb Convention & Activity Center SUPPORTING SPONSORS

CORPORATE SPONSORS

TITLE SPONSOR

Mark Robinson AEP Southwestern Electric Power Company

RECEPTION SPONSOR

REMEMBER TO LOOK FOR THE “BUG”

Ben Maines Air Conditioning Inc | Central Title Company | Komatsu Mining Corp. Group Longview Regional Medical Center | Republic Services | Spring Hill State Bank H . E . A . R . T. R E P O R T 2 0 2 2

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President’s Message ............................................................

How Has Your Company Made It Through COVID? Creating a Resilient Culture in Your Company ............................................................

As we continue to check the pulse of our customers, it is my hope we gain continued clarity and understanding about what YOU are dealing with. Over the past two years three common threads have emerged:

We CARE about our Employees Wellbeing

In a recent article by Inc. Magazine, the author discusses how businesses are increasingly relying on automation to compensate for labor shortages1.

Robotic machinery has increased by 37% year-over year, according to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). Streamlining with the help of robotics seems to be having a positive impact on work environments.

Workforce Shortages Coupled with Lack of Qualified Workers

A few industry examples include:

Preparing for Increased Automation and Digitization While the lack of qualified workers to fill open jobs isn’t a new problem the impact of COVID over the past 24 months has companies accelerating their plans for integrating the cloud, lower-cost robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) software and autonomous robots’. Many of these tools are proving to help companies predict and/or improve processes and even provide higher customer satisfaction. These practices are not only taking place in mid to large companies, they are being incorporated into small and medium sized businesses. Every company seems to be considering how they integrate highly scalable, flexible, and efficient cloud infrastructures.

• Retailers are looking to automate inventory management, accounting, analytics reporting, purchasing, and other repetitive tasks.

• Restaurants are utilizing inventory management software for forecasting, accounting, operations, scheduling and food costing.

• Insurance companies are applying emerging technologies such as software robotics, machine learning, and AI and Cognitive solutions which is streamlining overall operations as well as transforming the customer experience.

As we see more and more automation/digitization enter the workplace employers have begun to ask how is AI impacting our employees’ health and well-being? Georgia State University released a study on October 29, 2021, reflecting mixed results2. The varied studies have employers revisiting their workplace well-being pillars.

Employers commonly recognize what is known as the six pillars of workplace well-being:

a. Human Rights b. Physical Safety and Health c. Financial Well-Being d. Intellectual Well-Being e. Emotional Well-Being f. Purpose and Meaning 4

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Is your company asking themselves the following question:

“How are we engaging and cultivating a workforce that thrives at performing their best every day?” ............................................................

Firms also know these elements do not operate independently, that is why they are continually seeking ways to create a resilient culture that demonstrates to their employee’s life will be OK. To help answer this question our book of the month read is Wellbeing at Work. At the December HealthyVIEW Summit, book sponsor CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System, attendees received a copy of GALLUP’s Wellbeing at Work by Jim Clifton and Jim Harter. The book provides leaders ideas and action items to help employees use their innate talents and strengths to thrive in one of the five key elements of wellbeing – career, social, financial, physical, and community.

Lastly, we want to make sure you know about local resources that can help you answer the question on how to create a resilient culture within your company I hope you will consider getting to know the four (4) of customers highlighted in this issue.

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Companies featured in this issue:

Cardwell Wansley Group Intelligent Design Partners Optimal Industry Transformation Longview

Within our organization we utilize several of the tools from Gallup. The first one is CliftonStrengths. There are two versions of this assessment.

We chose to have our team take the Your CliftonStrengths 34 Results which only took about 15 minutes to complete. Upon completing we walked through the results and discussed how each of us is uniquely powerful. We then took the personalized profile to start the journey of better understanding our unique DNA in order to make the most of what we do best, understand how to apply and learn how to be willing to share our results with each other to create stronger relationships and improve teamwork. Gallup has several online tools to help companies improve employee engagement and performance. We’d recommend your company check out the Gallup website.

KELLY HALL CCE, IOM, MSL President/CEO Longview Chamber of Commerce

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Inc. Magazine Rebecca Deczynski November 2021

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Intelligent Design Partners Embedding Mission, Vision, and Values into an Organization’s Policies, Processes and Practices Creates Aligned Culture

Corporate Strategy and Transformation

by Ginger Cardwell, Partner-Cardwell & Wansley I appreciate cityscapes. The architectural, engineering, and construction elements coming together to form each building is impressive. Tall buildings boasting company names all have one thing in common - a genesis story that paved the way for immense success. A story often based on the passion of an individual or small group.

While successful businesses share many of the same tactics and strategies, they each take on their own personality, one made up of the experiences, principles, and talents of their visionaries and leaders. Whatever their market segment or company culture may be, all business leaders face resistance and challenges. To be successful, they must remain well-informed, open to new ideas, and quick to implement solutions. Doing business the same way we did 20 years ago, or even 2 years ago, no longer works.

Leaders create a mission, vision, and values early in the organization’s existence because these statements create a clear, strategic direction and form the cornerstone from which the company builds its brand and culture. These words are often found hanging in the office, emblazoned on company websites, and on the cover page of an employee handbook.

They are aspirational, focus on what the organization aims to be, and where it wants to go. These statements serve as a North Star to lead the business.

Once an organization has decided on its North Star, it needs a map to guide the team. This is often where the real work begins, crossing over from the strategic vision into the tactical how- to. If the mission, vision, and values are the North Star, the organization’s policies, processes, and practices are the map to navigate the path of their employees. Unfortunately, instead of a guide that aligns policies with the organization’s North Star in mind, an employee handbook is often full of antiquated examples of what not to do.

The core values of the organization should be embedded into processes, policies and practices affecting people in their daily work. Creating full alignment between the strategic and the tactical provides colleagues with a motivational map to guide them as they navigate what is best for the business and its people. This enables leaders to actively pursue the culture they imagined when they created the mission, vision, and values.

It effectively puts their vision into action.

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In our business, we enjoy working in different industry areas, focusing not on any specific type of business, but instead on the specific business itself. What are the end goals the leaders want to accomplish? What are the roadblocks keeping them from achieving those goals? We often find that business leaders love their profession to the detriment of their business.

Because the nature of their business is their passion, they focus on the day-to-day and neglect the larger, transformational forces in the market.

This New Year, be intentional about taking a step back from the day-today and review what larger issues may be affecting your business. And if you feel you don’t have the capacity to take a step back, seek assistance.

You’ll be glad you did!

[ www.cardwellwansley.com ]

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Health of the Organization

Transformation Starts Within

Often perception of quality and performance is a long way from reality

by Doug Case, Transformation Longview

PHILLIP WILLIAMS Optimal Industries LLC

Through experiences I’ve taught that core management practices require a profound commitment from the top equipped with an understanding of the types of skills required for adoption, and understanding the fundamental shifts at all levels of the organization. Even when top managers correctly perceive what needs to be done, are motivated to make changes, and have the right skills, the adoption of core management processes can be a challenge. Sometimes the organization at large resists change.

Fascinating accounts of the difficulties companies encounter in implementing winning systems is adopting superior management methods mainly because of adversarial relationships with suppliers and workers.

Employees for example, often perceive that any productivity enhancement from new practices will just lead to headcount reductions, loss of overtime, and greater pressure. This distrust inhibits a company’s ability to negotiate for the working arrangements needed to introduce new practices such as teams and joint problem solving. Superior management practices requires capabilities such as numeracy and analytical skills that may be lacking in a company’s work force. Managers play a critical role by recognizing the importance of their workforce basic skills and providing competent training programs. Often managers may be fully aware of the need to improve their practices but pass on this opportunity for fear that change may jeopardize private objectives.

This problem is common in companies that are owned and run by families, and common in companies that have adopted the “buddy system” into their culture. These family run entities often tend to have weaker management compared to entities that have adopted superior management methods.

Family run companies are reluctant to embrace superior management processes because their adoption of the improvement may require hiring and delegating authority to talent outside of their “buddy system.” Large numbers of managers are unable to objectively judge how badly or well their companies are run.

Often managers’ perception of quality and performance is a long way from reality. Family run businesses and business owners should understand that introducing new managerial capabilities within their companies does not mean a loss of control but likely to create a different role for them, but not fewer responsibilities. Strategy and Management are related. Just as the ability to discern competitive shifts is important to an entity’s performance, so too is the ability to make sure that operational effectiveness is part of the organizations DNA.

Companies consistently have their values on websites, office walls, and client brochures. Values are important and necessary for a company to define themselves; however, are we actually implementing them?

Time and time again we see companies with solid values have ethical failures because the values are not being implemented throughout the organization.

Values such as Personal Growth, Inspiration, Responsibility, Customer Relationships need to be instilled in your organization at an individual level, not just words on the wall or causally discussed in a meeting.

One way we implement this in our organization is by having people go through our values and rate themselves from one to ten; however, they can’t choose five. We then ask them why did you give yourself that rating, who models this value, and what one thing can you do to increase your rating for the value. By having people take these steps they now are implementing values in their daily lives.

When they implement values we see them grow, work harder, and have better job satisfaction. We see the organizational benefit because of less turnover when the employee feels valued and challenged. Most importantly, we see the person start to impact and lift up the community through their business.

We have seen time and time again where good values turn into good actions which then lead to good results.

We can all agree having values implemented in our life can keep us healthy, growing, and on the right track to make our jobs matter in our community.

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Recognizing Longview’s First Responders

2022 ANNUAL BANQUET & MEETING Our banquet will be a celebration of Longview’s first responders and healthcare workers whose resiliency and dedication have been extraordinary for the past 24 months.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2022 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Maude Cobb Convention & Activity Center 100 Grand Boulevard, Longview

5:00 – 5:45 Reception | 5:45 – 6:15 Dinner | 6:15 – Program | 8:00 – Adjourn Cost: $75 pp member | $100 pp non-members | Tables of 8 $750 For more information call 903-237-4013 or go to [ longviewchamber.com/annual-banquet-2022 ] SUPPORTING SPONSORS

TITLE SPONSOR

RECEPTION SPONSOR

CORPORATE Ben Maines Air Conditioning Inc | Central Title Company | Komatsu Mining Corp. Group SPONSORS Longview Regional Medical Center | Republic Services | Spring Hill State Bank 8

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Industry | Economic Development | Job Creation | Community Quality SUPPORTING SPONSORS

PRESENTING SPONSOR

STATE OF THE ECONOMY – March 9, 2022 – 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

EAST TEXAS COALITION D.C. FLY-IN – March 30 & 31, 2022

LEE SCHALK Vice President of Policy with ALEC – American Legislative Exchange Council Lee will be discussing how even through the pandemic, states with policies such as low- or no-income taxes and worker freedom are more economically competitive and better positioned for wage growth, job creation and domestic in-migration compared to states with higher taxes and government spending. The new rankings also reveal that, as proven by the 2020 Census data, Americans “vote with their feet” by moving from hightax to low-tax states. While Texas is ranked 9th best Lee will share how we can continue to improve.

The East Texas Delegation is planning our next trip to DC for March 30 and 31st! Our legislative visit provides Chamber members the opportunity to meet with their representatives and engage in dialogue on issues impacting their businesses.

Whether you are experienced at contacting elected officials or someone who’d like to learn how to have your legislative and business concerns addressed by your elected representatives, this event affords the opportunity to meet with officials and their staff in the congressional office building. Drawing from member input, Chamber staff will draft a list of key business issues as well as background information for participants to review and add to prior to the Fly-In. This information prepares participants in initiating the conversations with their representatives.

Activities begin at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday and will conclude late Thursday afternoon after Capitol Hill visits. Each participant is responsible for securing their own travel and hotel accommodations.

A registration fee of $350 will help defer the cost of prepared materials, on-site transportation, lunches on Wednesday and Thursday, as well as the dinners. Our host hotel is the Sofitel Washington Hotel by the Capitol.

State of the Economy

Speaker: Lee Schalk March 9, 2022 Cost: $35 pp member | Tables $600 [ CLICK HERE ] PRESENTING SPONSOR:

GOLD SPONSORS:

For Registration and Group Hotel Rates [ CLICK HERE ] TITLE SPONSOR:

SILVER SPONSORS: AAON Coil Products Inc | Austin Bank Azalea Orthopedic | Barksdale Federal Credit Union

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BRIEFING SPONSOR: Eastman Credit Union SUPPORTING SPONSORS: AEP Southwestern Electric Power Company Longview Cable Television Company

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Looking Forward Working Together to Make Longview the BEST Place to Live, Work, and Play ............................................................

As the chamber enters into our new Strategic Plan H.E.A.R.T. we hope you will consider how you want to engage. The five pillars of focus for the next 5 years are:

H – Health and Wellbeing E – Education and Workforce A – Advocacy R – Redevelopment T – Talent, Talent, Talent Behind the scenes staff has been laser focused on implementing EOS, entrepreneurial operating systems, to ensure we provide the highest quality of support possible to our investors. Our team knows your chamber is successful because we are committed to our core values, core focus, 10year target and marketing strategy. We’d like to share a little of our internal story on achieving organizational health.

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Our hope is you will commit to engage in 2022.

Engagement can look many different ways based on the company’s time, talent, and treasure.

We encourage you to reach out and have a conversation with us on how best we can work together to make Longview the BEST place to live, work, and play.

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In 2019 we began outlining our VTO, the vision/traction organizer. The following is the result: –––––––––––––––––– CORE VALUES –––––––––––––––––– Do the right thing

DIGITAL MARKETING IS WHAT WE DO

Treat everyone with care, respect, and thoughtfulness Strive for excellence Be forward thinking and proactive

––––––––––––––––––– CORE FOCUS –––––––––––––––––– Purpose/Cause/Passion: Leading people & leading prosperity • Our Niche: The business community of the Longview trade area • 10-YEAR Targe: Be the catalytic leader for business & economic growth for the Gregg County area

–––––––––––––– MARKETING STRATEGY –––––––––––––– Target Market/“The List”: The organizations with the greatest capacity to help support businesses.

• Three Uniques: 1. The power of our collective voice in influencing policy, decisions, and outcomes 2. Our connection to influencers at local, state, and national levels 3. Our ability to convene influencers to solve problems • Proven Process: Catalyst, Convener, Champion • Guarantee: Partner with us and give us 90 days to help you make a significant connection. If we don’t deliver, we will refund your money.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2021 CLICK ON business names to link to Chamber directory information or link directly to their business website.

REO Starplex 903-201-3512 4716 W Loop 281 Longview, Texas 75604 www.reostarplex.com

AAON Coil 903-236-4403 203 Gum Springs Rd Longview, Texas 75602 www.aaon.com

Visit Longview Marketplace 903-753-3281 109 W Tyler St Longview, Texas 75601 www.visitlongviewtexas.com

Rico’s Kitchen & Cantina - Longview Mall 903-452-2464 3500 McCann Road OFC (M36) Longview, Texas 75601 https://ricoskitchencantina.com/

Rico’s Kitchen & Cantina 903-309-1500 1217 McCann Road Longview, Texas 75601 https://ricoskitchencantina.com/

Pine Tree ISD Outfitters Store 2002 W Loop 281 L 903-295-5136 Longview, Texas 75604 www.ptisd.org

! u o Y k n Tha Shokked Air 903-600-1387 16 Ramblewood Dr Longview Texas 75605 www.facebook.com/Shokked.Air.kenneth

Ascend Physical Therapy and Wellness 903-653-4548 5848 N Judson Road Suite 201 Longview, Texas 75601 www.ascendpttexas.com

2022 Chamber Ribbon Cutting Sponsor

MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES JANUARY / FERUARY 2022 5 Years

20 Years

30 Years

C & S Commco Inc Payne Mechanical Services Dishman, Couser, & Cotten, LLC

T&G Medical Billing, Inc

Stifel Nicolaus & Company, Inc. Townsquare Media / KNUE / KISX / KTYL / KKTexas

25 Years McKaig Chevrolet Buick

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NEW MEMBERS CLICK ON business names to link to Chamber directory information or link directly to their business website.

Cardwell & Wansley Consulting 903-312-6751 314 S Broadway Ave Tyler, Texas 75702 http://cardwellwansley.com

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA 903-291-1491 1720 W Loop 281 Longview, Texas 75604 www.chase.com

Rico’s Kitchen & Cantina 903-309-1500 1217 McCann Rd Longview, Texas 75601 https://ricoskitchencantina.com

C-Suite HR Consulting LLC 903-918-9154 1221 Judson Rd Ste 400 Longview, Texas 75601 www.csuitehrconsultingllc.com

Keeprite Refrigeration, Inc. 903-643-2261 1998 FM 2011 Longview, Texas 75603 www.k-rp.com

Studio L Salon 903-758-2800 3394 US 259 N Ste 2 Longview, Texas 75605 https://studiolsalontx.com

Inspire Communities/Western Villa 903-753-7793 4522 W Loop 281 #56 Longview, Texas 75604 www.inspirecom.com

Malone Insurance Agency, LLC 903-295-0096 206 Hwy 80 East Suite A White Oak, Texas 75693 http://allstate.com/grantmalone

TechTrek 430-201-0123 1500 Grayson Dr Longview, Texas 75604 http://myTechTrek.net

Intelligent Design Partners 903-445-8908 3122 Nealy Way Ste 121 Longview, Texas 75605 http://intelligentdesignpartners.com

REO Starplex 903-201-3512 4716 W Loop 281 Longview, Texas 75604 www.reostarplex.com

Twelve52 Wellness Clinic 903-347-5483 2010 Gilmer Rd Longview, Texas 75605 www.twelve52clinic.com

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Make an actual resolution this new year and maybe some motions and recommendations for ordinances too.

H.E.A.R.T. Inserts Are you a new member?

For more information about advertising contact

Serve on a City of Longview board or committee.

Get involved in the decisions of your community.

Kelly Hall

Council Appointed Boards

The following boards are Council-appointed boards.

▪ Animal Shelter Advisory Committee ▪ Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee ▪ Construction Advisory and Appeals Board ▪ Cultural Activities Advisory Commission ▪ Emergency Medical Service Advisory Board ▪ Housing and Community Development Advisory Commission

▪ Longview Historic Preservation Commission ▪ Parks and Recreation Advisory Board ▪ Partners in Prevention Steering Committee ▪ Planning and Zoning Commission ▪ Public Transportation Advisory Board ▪ Senior Advisory Committee ▪ Zoning Board of Adjustment

[ khall@longviewtx.com ]

Partners in Prevention Committees The following boards are not Council-appointed boards.

▪ Unity and Diversity Committee ▪ Coalition for Drug-Free Youth

▪ Mentoring Advisory Council ▪ Longview Bridges Out of Poverty Steering Committee

Please note: Not all applicants will be appointed. Some restrictions apply.

Apply by April 29

903-237-1021 LongviewTexas.gov/Boards

FIND THE “BUG” DIVERSE LITERATURE ENABLES STUDENTS TO SEE THEMSELVES AS THE HEROES OF THE STORY Less than 15 percent of students with between 0 and 10 books at home scored proficient in reading

50 percent of students with more than 100 books at home scored proficient in reading

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Studies have shown that there is a significant gap within cities with regard to book ownership as well as general book access.

Read to Succeed aims to put Book Vending Machines in elementary schools in the Greater Longview Area giving students access to reading materials they might not have had before.

Be the first Chamber member to find the hidden logo ‘bug’ in this issue of H.E.A.R.T. and your company will get a 1/4 page ad in the next issue!

When you find it email – khall@longviewtx.com You must identify the page # and exact location of the ‘bug’. The first person to correctly find it and email Kelly will be notified. You must be a member of the Longview Chamber of Commerce to get a free 1/4 page ad.

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