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Kyle Lopez Knee replacement success story

“I was walking on my own in a week. No walker. No cane.”

Years of athletics had taken a major toll on Kyle’s knees. He had one replaced in January of 2014. He had the second one replaced in October, with the knee replacement program at Longview Regional Medical Center. “The experience was amazing,” said Kyle. “The new pain medication allowed me to get up and walk just two hours after surgery without feeling groggy. They prepared me well, and taught my wife how to be my coach. People think they have to go to Dallas to get their surgeries done.

But I’m telling them we have a great program right here in Longview. They did an excellent job!”

For more information on The Center for Joint Restoration, visit LongviewRegional.com.

Or, to register for our next free orthopedic seminar, call 903-233-4770.

Patient results may vary. Consult your physician about the benefits and risks of any surgical procedure or treatment.

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Character Vs. Compromise

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he political fragmentation in our country has brought about many interesting conversations. While the Chamber does not endorse candidates we are very politically engaged. Why? Our role is to protect the interest of business with government. Our job is to Kelly Hall President/CEO ensure Longview has an environment that allows businesses to grow and prosper. We BELIEVE in helping individuals live their dreams while building a successful business.

How does our organization impact your business? When you hired us to serve as your external affairs officer we went to work on your behalf!

Recently, a delegation was in Washington, D.C. to learn about policies that will be influencing your business decisions.

Much time was spent discussing the proposed overtime rule, the risk of taxation on small business retirement plans, and the proposed taxation on health care plans. No matter what your business is, these policies will impact your bottom line! Time was also spent learning about the changes to the Every Student Succeeds Act (formerly No Child Left Behind) and how these standards will or will not drive increased education attainment levels which directly correlate with a ready workforce.

Another critical topic discussed was infrastructure and transportation. If we don’t have good roads and new roads, getting goods and services to our customers could cripple the way many businesses operate.

Does our advocacy work matter? Yes! Could you imagine our country if people didn’t care, didn’t take the time to research, and didn’t take the time to act? Doing nothing is COMPROMISE! Is that what you want from future generations? Don’t worry; just let someone else figure it out.

The way we act or not act defines our character. Yes, our country has and is facing difficult times. Compromise has become a way out, an excuse for NOT making tough decisions.

Your Chamber believes good can come from bad decision making. How? By gaining perspective and doing what is right—not popular! Our country is in a time of crisis. What will your character reveal as we work through the consequences of decisions being made?

An organization’s character is established by the character of its leadership. Developing leaders with character www.LongviewChamber.com

What’s Inside President’s Message......................................3 What is Your Digital Business Strategy?...........4 Operation Thank You......................................5 Building a Healthy, Strong and Trhriving Community...................................................6 Investing = Shaping Longview’s Business Future ...................................................................9 Business After Hours...................................10 What Does YOUR Chamber Believe In?..........10 Advocacy Insight.........................................11 Ribbon Cuttings ..........................................12 New Members & Anniversaries......................13 Let’s Go! 2016 InterCity Trip........................14 Calendar.....................................................15 Longview Progress Report is published bi-monthly by:

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occurs over time. Your Chamber has worked diligently for 100 years. The mission, strategies and values of the past 10 years have not changed. The way we achieve our mission has changed and will continue to change.

I challenge you to join us as we advocate to protect your rights and liberties. How can you make a difference?

Respond to our call to actions. We have a user friendly online message system which enables you to reach out to elected officials.

Participate on a task force that reviews policy and proposed legislation.

Develop a clearer perspective by joining us on legislative trips to DC or Austin. Take time to go with community and business leaders to explore other community’s best practices.

What do you believe in? Your Chamber believes in Leading Longview!

WARNING: Making the right decision may not be popular.

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What’s Your Business’s Digital Strategy?

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nce upon a time, digital was stored in a room. Then, with the birth of the Internet and the World Wide Web, digital became a marketing channel just like TV, radio and print. Today, thanks to mobile and other connected devices, digital has become an integral part of our days. Our activity is filled with digital experiences.

A digital strategy is a plan to incorporate the benefit of digital tools into our business in order to reach desired goals and objectives.

One practice which is becoming more and more digital is marketing—the effort of grabbing the attention of the marketplace to influence customers to consider your business. You need a growing base of customers and they need to know your business, what it offers and how to find you. So in a very real sense those who buy are your digital target. It is how the market learns. If you do not have digital in your strategy to reach them, you are losing to a competitor who does!

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The Chamber’s dedication to helping member businesses includes providing easy access to digital tools. These include our association with Google’s effort to help businesses improve their listing in Google search results - it’s called “Let’s Put Longview on the Map.” Another and very successful offering is the special pricing through the Chamber to add Google Street View Indoors to our members Google listing and their inclusion on the Virtual Business & Area Guide for Longview Chamber members.

You can find the guide at Longview360.net on the web.

If you have not done a recent evaluation of your digital strategy to reach customers, a good place to start would be to check out your membership listing on the Chamber website.

One of the most visited services on the Chamber’s website is the Membership Directory.

Is your information correct? Does your listing provide the information that will attract your business. Can a person find you in the directory and then find the way to your website?

It begins with log-in access to our membership database through our website. If you do not have log-in access to your account, please contact Lisa in our office - LMonsivais@longviewtx.com.

Some of the actions a member is able to do to enhance their listing are: • Add Photo • Add Logo • Add Key Search Words in the “About Us” section.

• Add new employees • Remove past employees • Add or Update contact information including email, Facebook, Twitter or other social media accounts.

Do a self-test today. Go to www.LongviewChamber.com/ membership/directory/ and search for your business and see how your digital presentation might be improved.

2016 Officers Wade Johnson

Chairman of the Board Johnson & Pace Incorporated

Ken Cunningham

Immediate Past Chairman of the Board Good Shepherd Health System, Inc.

Roy Eon

Chairman of Finance

Pat Britton

Eastman Chemical Company, Texas Operations

Ron Hutchison Network IP

Roger Johnson

Texas Office Leasing

Dana Parr

Copeland Insurance Group

Brad Tidwell

Citizens National Bank

2016 Directors James Barron

Barron’s / J & J Barron Enterprises LLC

David Hayes

Hayes RV Center

Brett Lindig

SYSCO Food Services, LLC

Sam Neale

AAON Coil Products Inc

Rodney Overman Henry & Peters, P.C.

Meredith Todd

R. Lacy Services, LTD

2016 Appointed Directors Natalie Lynch

Austin Bank Texas NA

Ronnie McKinney

Gregg County Commissioner Precinct 1

Becky Simpson

Judge Gregg County Court at Law 1

Cheryl Jaskiewicz

Pinnacle Senior Living, LLC

Kelly Hall

President/CEO Longview Chamber of Commerce

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Staff Kelly Hall

President/CEO 903-237-4004 khall@longviewtx.com

Paul Anderson

Senior Vice President Director of Communications 903-237-4041 panderson@longviewtx.com

Leska Parker

Director of Development 903-918-1546 lparker@longviewtx.com

Suzanne Brown

Public Policy & Communications Director 903-237-4003 sbrown@longviewtx.com

Lisa Monsivais

Business/Office Manager 903-237-4013 lmonsivais@longviewtx.com

David Jochum

Director of Business & Membership Development 903-237-4023 djochum@longviewtx.com

Shalee Faircloth

Membership Services Coordinator 903-237-4000 sfaircloth@longviewtx.com

Amy Canton

Leadership Longview Coordinator 903-261-7125 acanton@longviewtx.com

Courtney Gill

Young Entrepreneurs Academy Coordinator 903-452-7521 cgill@longviewtx.com

Danielle Kenebrew

Intern 903-237-4000 assistant@longviewtx.com

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Operation Thank You July 6-8, 2016

he Chamber of Commerce is always “events,” then on “chamber events.” That will honored to represent and assist our member pull up the calendar for July. Click on, businesses throughout the year. This year, in “Volunteer Opportunity – Operation Thank celebration of its centennial anniversary, the you,” and that will take you to the registration Chamber would like to take it to another level page. You can also contact Dave Jochum at by showing our gratitude to member busidjochum@longviewtx.com or by calling 903-237nesses. The goal is to thank each and every 4023. You can volunteer for one or more halfChamber member - in person! This will be day shifts. And if you are not able to volunteer, accomplished by that’s no problem. enlisting over 150 You can join us at volunteers to deliver the end of the day “Thank You” gifts for a fun reception over a three day at the Chamber period to you, our office.

Chamber members.

Coffee and Why would refreshments will the Chamber spend the resources and energy to be available for volunteers in the morning along do such a thing? Because we greatly value each with lunch at noon. The operation will and every Chamber member! Without our culminate each day with a celebratory reception members we would not be able to engage our for all volunteers and Chamber members. We elected officials in important dialogue about our look forward to this exciting campaign! community with our trips to Austin and Washington, D.C. Without our members we could not provide resources to Come see what a locally-owned help you develop and train your independent bank can do for you ... employees with online tutorials and Business Development programs. Without our members we would not have the opportunities for business owners and leaders to connect and support one another. Without our members we would not be able to promote Longview and all our city has to offer.

Here’s a great aspect of this campaign – without our members, we would not be able to thank our members – so you can be a part of this operation! It’s a wonderful way to get involved, meet other members, make connections, and to be a part of a tremendous outpouring of gratitude.

Operation Thank You will be here quickly, so this is your final chance to register to be a 3700 Gilmer Road part of the fun. You can sign up 202 Hollybrook Drive by going to our web site, 903-759-0751 longviewchamber.com, click on www.springhillbank.com

Without our members we would not be able to engage our elected officials in important dialogue about our community.

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Let’s Build a Healthy, Strong and Thriving Community

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ver the past few years key stakeholders, in partnership with Chamber staff, have researched best practices to increase student employment success and career-readiness skills. Our business community recognizes the importance of collaborating with our local school districts as well as elected state and national leaders to improve student-tocareer readiness. We know the long-term economic vitality of our region demands a qualified, skilled workforce.

The ultimate outcome for the Chamber is business growth:

No talent inventory = No growth.

This is why we must focus on 8 Principles for Education Leadership: 1. Prioritize and commit to a sustained effort.

2. Focus and avoid distraction.

3. Embrace the truth-teller role.

4. Awareness is not enough – progress/results matter.

5. Know & respect our role and roles of others.

6. Utilize convener expertise.

7. Education policy change is necessary – we must advocate.

8. Courage is essential!

Collaboration creates strength While much work is being done in this arena by several dedicated organizations and agencies including Longview Economic Development Corporation (LEDCO), Junior Achievement, The Greater Longview Organization for Business and Education (GLOBE), Boys & Girls Club, and the Chamber of Commerce, there has been no organization serving as a central clearing house telling the story.

Much work has also been done building pathways for students by UT Tyler Longview Campus, Kilgore College, and LeTourneau University with our school districts.

Recently, Kelly Hall President/CEO of the Chamber completed an Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Fellowship funded by the LUMINA Foundation. “This 10-month journey created more questions than it answered,” reported Hall. As a part of the 6

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process Hall worked with the ISDs in our community, East Texas Baptist University, UT Tyler - Longview, and business and community leaders to build the essential framework for a collective impact for Longview. “As a researcher I found the fellowship to be enlightening on so many levels,” said Hall. “At the local level I was able to partner with Dr. Tyler Watts and their ETBU Business Research Methods class.

They spent a semester developing a report that contrasts Longview’s education attainment levels with income levels in our labor market.”

Several business leaders reviewed the project while underway. Their feedback was incorporated and one of the most helpful features out of the report were heat maps indicating population areas most at risk.

One of the key questions is where do we go from here?

The Chamber’s Education Council Chair, Casey Robertson, CEO, Longview Regional Medical Center stated, “It is the responsibility of the business community to become involved and drive transformation when it comes to impacting today’s students and our future workforce.”

“Therefore, that is exactly what we are doing,” stated Hall. “We are engaging the business community, conducting research, and sharpening our existing policy statements.” Recently, ETBU shared the results from their education attainment vs. income report with all three ISD Superintendents. Next, the report will be shared with education councils and board of directors.

On June 2nd business leaders joined staff at the Governor’s Tri-Agency Forum in Tyler where they heard from Commissioners from the Texas Education Agency (TEA), Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

This summer the Chamber will produce a new Every Child Has Access Handbook for educators, parents, and business community.

The body of work has just begun. It must be strategic and intentional and allow all agencies and organizations who provide pieces of the strategy map to compliment and complete each other’s work.

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Community - Continued from Page 6

How We Seek to Achieve our Goals

At the core of the collective impact is our Cradle to Career Priorities

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Awareness -Build awareness of how the Longview Chamber can impact education and workforce development issues in our community and inspire our business community to get involved.

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Network - Facilitate connections and grow the awareness of existing and growing programs that link students, parents, organizations, and the business community to solutions.

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Assistance - Serve as a resource center to provide assistance in accessing regional, state, and national experts.

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Champions - Develop and motivate skilled advocates, champions and leaders that will bridge education and our business community and effectively voice the workforce needs.

1. Support increased expansion and investment in early childhood education and children’s health.

2. Ensure students graduate ready for college and career success.

3. Increase post-secondary education attainment.

4. Connect students and adults with the 21st century skills needed to succeed in the workforce.

The Strategy to move forward 1. To Create - Create a learning environment that reflects skill and knowledge needed for the 21st century workforce.

2. To Build - Elevate the aggregate voice of employers to build a strong talent pipeline reflecting labor market demands.

3. To Thrive - Help our community and employers thrive through a skilled workforce, creating regional prosperity and boosting economic competitiveness.

Establishing our Networks 1.

Advocacy Team – a team of leaders who volunteers to monitor local, state and national policy as well as advocate on behalf of our community.

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Council – A group of about 40 business and community leaders who actively participate in helping build deeper connections with area schools.

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Community – Provide a customized network for chamber investors who opt-in to receive regular communications about the Education Attainment Division, including a quarterly e-newsletter, program opportunities and resources.

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“It is the responsibility of the business community to become involved and drive transformation when it comes to impacting today’s students and our future workforce.”

Casey Robertson

CEO, Longview Regional Medical Center www.LongviewChamber.com

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Investing = Shaping Longview’s Business Future

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or the past five years, dedicated members of the Longview Chamber of Commerce have been investing in the future of the Longview business community by taking advantage of the annual Total Resource Campaign (TRC). Large employers, and single-owners and those inbetween have convened over an eight-week period in the late summer committed to some positive pro-buisiness purposes. These include goals to strengthen business relationships, grow chamber membership and encourage investment in specific programs and objectives which make up the strategic plan created by chamber members.

These programs allow members to have access to state and national policy makers, national education and leadership training and opportunities to interact with other chamber members. These opportunities are key components in the Chamber’s effort to advance the Longview business community. We asked some of those who have been a part to tell us what value they have received.

Danette Heffner, Executive Vice President, Citizens National Bank explains the benefit her company has seen. “Through our staff’s involvement in the Longview Chamber’s Total Resource Campaign, we have grown our business network, expanded our existing banking relationships with local businesses and community members, and made a number of new friends in the process! The TRC is a great way to get plugged in to the Longview business community and to build partnerships that benefit everyone involved.”

Ryan Perez, Head of Partnership Development, for NetworkIP and a recent participant in the Chamber’s 2016 DC Fly-in shares his perspective. “Network strongly encourages all of its employees to become involved in the local business community. The TRC campaign provided me a great opportunity to become rapidly involved with the Longview Chamber and our business community. Through this involvement, I have had the opportunity to interact with policy makers, decision makers and business leaders.”

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Dana Parr is Chief Operating Officer for Copeland Insurance Group and a member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors. “Copeland Insurance Group is dedicated to providing customers with the best possible insurance protection at fair and reasonable prices. We know that those we partner with play an important role in making this possible, which is why we volunteer for and invest in the Longview Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber works on our behalf to protect our business interests and build leaders for the continued success of the Longview community.”

When you are ready to invest in the future of your business and the Longview community, the Longview Chamber is ready to assist you in this effort. Sponsorship opportunities for programs and services including Business Before/After Hours, East Texas Coalition Advocacy Event in Austin, Relocation Packages, and much more will open in early August. TRC volunteer recruitment has begun and training will begin in late July. For more information on investing, contact Director of Development, Leska Parker, at 903-918-1546 or lparker@longviewtx.com.

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What Does YOUR Chamber Believe In?

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s July 4th rapidly approaches some may think of Betsy Ross, others about the firework show, and hopefully some will reflect on the principles on which our country was founded. On July 4, 1776 our forefathers finalized our constitution “WE hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness…as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient Causes…pursuing invariably the same Object, evinces a Design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their Right, it is their Duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future Security…solemnly Publish and Declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be, FREE AND INDEPENDENT STATES,…and that as FREE AND INDEPENDENT STATES…And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm Reliance on the Protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our fortunes, and our sacred Honor.”

What does YOUR Chamber believe? We believe that it is our charge to carefully observe--to encourage people to dream-to demand that we collaborate in order to protect your

organization from the invisible and visible barriers of growth!

The role of YOUR Chamber is to keep the leadership blinders off! We must remain focused on preparing for the future. Preparation equips us to stay clear of uncertainty. Preparation gives us the ability to ACT BOLDLY on your behalf so you can have hope in building your business.

In Jim Collin’s book Built to Last he discusses our core convictions/strong core ideals never change; this is our purpose and value. He also shares; everything must change to preserve the core!

Your Chamber is committed…

• to standing strong to protect your inalienable rights to LIVE YOUR DREAM of owning and operating a successful business!

• to seeing with our heart and discovering what others miss.

• to rebuild and develop until we become more powerful, more influential, and more purposeful.

Your Chamber believes in YOU! Collectively we can dream and develop our greatest opportunity—the FUTURE— Longview’s FUTURE! Source: www.consititutionfacts.com Advocacy Insights - Continued from page 11

Summit III – CyberSecurity Last year the Chamber hosted its first Cybersecurity Summit and the response was so positive that before the event began we knew we needed to create an even more robust event for our members. This fall the Chamber will host a half-day workshop on Cyber Security. Expansion of this program will include a hands-on component. The agenda will include legislative updates, issues from the security departments, hands on demonstrations, and a discussion on fraud prevention.

Elected Officials Reception – November 1, 2016 Set the date now as the Chamber’s Elected Officials Reception occurs right before major elections this year!

The Longview Chamber of Commerce works closely with job creators to advocate for pro-growth, pro-business regulations and policies to help ensure economic prosperity for our region.

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Your Chamber at Work On Behalf Of Business: Advocacy in 2016!

dvocacy activity calendar for 2016 continues at a brisk pace. There is the usual important issue watch and partnerships with Texas Association of Business (TAB), Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), and the U.S. Chamber helping us keep abreast of proposed legislation as it develops in Washington, D. C., and Austin.

Call to Action!

A new feature introduced this year is a fast-track to member engagement using a web portal. Designed to educate members and urge action on key issues impacting the business community by providing immediate email and social media contact to elected officials.

All-Of-The-Above Energy Policy: We ask that you support an all-of the-above energy approach that includes clean coal, domestically produced oil, and natural gas along with increasing development of alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, hydro, nuclear, and geothermal. Increasing access to domestic energy sources will grow our economy, support job creation, and reduce our nation’s energy dependence and ensure our energy security.

Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement: The TPP is critical to the future growth of trade, jobs, prosperity and competitiveness of the United States.

The Asia-Pacific will continue to be the most vibrant region in the global economy for the foreseeable future. Yet, we are falling behind, as other countries that have negotiated preferential trade agreements in the region place our manufacturers, innovators, service providers, farmers and ranchers, and workers at a competitive disadvantage. From Asia to China, leaders are pursuing alternative regional trade agreements that do not include the United States. Approval of the TPP will close the gap, and place U.S. companies, farmers and ranchers, and workers at the center of this dynamic regional economy.

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Washington, D.C. Fly-In Your Chamber organized an epic journey to Washington, D.C. in May. Members of the delegation experienced first-hand the face-toface political process and the impact of showing up and creating these critical discussions with our elected officials. Day one was spent with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce where policy experts met with Longview Chamber of Commerce and delegates reviewing issues pertinent to east Texas. After this detailed briefing and discussion, our contingency met with Senator Cornyn, representatives from Congressman Sam Johnson’s office and then had a dinner discussion with Congressman Gohmert followed by his famous capital tour of the history of our US Capitol building and proceedings. Day two encompassed additional discussions on education, energy, and environment.

2017 East Texas Coalition to Austin The dates have been set for next year’s Austin legislative trip!

Registration on line is open for February 26-28, 2017! Go to the event calender for more information and to register today at www.

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2016 Elections In partnership with Texas Prosperity Project, and media sponsors the Longview News-Journal and Kilgore Cable, the Senate District 1 (SD1) primary run-off was held on Monday, May 4, 2016, at the Longview Community Center. Longview News-Journal streamed live to Facebook and Kilgore Cable recorded and aired the forum several times a day up until Election Day. Advocacy Insights - Continued on page 10

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Ribbon Cuttings & Grand Openings Foundation Chiropractic 434 E Loop 281 Ste 400 Longview, TX

Hilton Garden Inn 905 E Hawkins Parkway Longview, TX

Travis Mortgage 4121 Gilmer Rd. Ste. 200 Longview, TX

Move Athletic 716 Glencrest Ln #D Longview, TX

Interstate Battery 109 W Loop 281 #B Longview, TX

Time Machine Hot Tubs 3404 N Fourth St Longview, TX

Halo Salon 100 Tall Pines Ave Longview, TX

Leadership Longview Class Project at Safety City 315 W. Cotton St. Longview, TX

Whataburger of East Texas 1 Pegues Pl, Longview, TX

UTT Longview University Center Nursing SIM Labs 3201 N Eastman Rd Longview, TX

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Buffalo Wild Wings

New Members Pro Star Rental

Top Notch Supply

Kim Bolby 3071 N Eastman Rd Longview TX 75605 (903) 663-3151

Jeb Jones 2708 W Marshall Longview TX 75604 (903) 939-0273

Maria Vargas 3876 Whitehurst Rd. Longview TX 75602 (903) 291-1265

Halo Salon

Jennifer Frame 100 Tall Pines Ave Longview TX 75605 (903) 553-9991

Rea Dental

Karen Frazer Rea 907 Walnut Hill Drive Longview TX 75605 (903) 753-3531

Tractor Supply Company

McInnis Brothers Construction, INC

Skypark Aviation LLC

Woods Chiropractic, LLC

Pinnacle Senior Living, LLC

Time Machine Hot Tubs, LLC

Paul Cadiere 911 NW Loop 281 Ste. 211-25 Longview TX 75604 (903) 686-0223 Cheryl Jaskiewicz 454 Forest Square, Longview, TX, 75605 (903) 576-6143

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Ray Spengler 325 Corporate Rd, Tyler, TX 75603 (903) 573-3489

Milestone Anniversaries July / August

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McGough and McGough Dental Excellence Titanium Environmental Services Wilson Air Conditioning Inc Women’s Center of East Texas

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Encore Multimedia Forbes & Butler Visual Communications LifeCare Health Services Sphere 3 Environmental Inc

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Tucker Woods 702 W Main St, Ste B, Hallsville TX 75650 (903) 668-2787

Chris Ogden 3404 N Fourth St Longview TX 75605 (903) 405-3477

Builders Carpet and Design Center Charles N. Richardson Enterprise, Inc. The Junior League of Longview Oceans Behavioral Hospital The Reserve At Towne Crossing Stream Flo U.S.A. LLC Texas Spine and Joint Clinic

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Elisha Lewis 2707 LEDCO Drive Longview TX 75602 (903) 236-5181

Buchanan Fence Company Hawkins Creek Assisted Living & Memory Care Murray Jewelry Company North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority Pine Knoll Apartments QX-FM & KDOK Radio State Farm Insurance - Charlene Ingram Years

A/C Contractors Inc Amchem Inc East Texans Against Lawsuit Abuse Lube Express of Longview McDonald Lighting & Maintenance Supply Inc

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Master Audio Visuals Inc

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Jean Simpson Personnel Services Inc LeTourneau University Years

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Flower Peddler Inc Michael Guillory MD Years

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LET’S GO!

by Kimberly Fish

The Chamber Announces the 2016 Intercity Trip to Evansville, Indiana Why Go?

Explore a City + Learn New Tools + Catch a Vision for Greatness

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t’s true, all that and more will be crafted into a two day InterCity Visit to Evansville, Indiana September 7&8, 2016. You’re going to want to engage in the process. Our future community and business development ideals depend on it. Your business might need just that shot of enthusiasm from networking with professionals in Indiana.

For four years now, your Chamber has provided research and learning experiences with other successful cities so that business and community leaders might catch their vision for greatness and learn the tools to apply growth principles to Longview.

Greenville SC (twice,it was that good) Ft.Collins, CO Chattanooga, TN The results: Community buy-in to engage a Comprehensive Plan for Longview, non-profits to push forward new city parks, more citizens stepping up for city engagement, Compressed Natural Gas conversion for city and county fleets, a re-arrangement of the City of Longview’s Development Services, and an improved Can Do attitude for moving Longview from Good to Great.

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Why select Evansville, Indiana?

The city was named by Forbes.com as one of the Best Places for Business and Careers, and their community continues Downtown Evansville, Indiana to win livability awards for city development. They’re just 20,000 more than Longview in population. Evansville is a county seat for government and the metro hub for a Tri-State region. A dynamic city and county relationship nailed those tricky topics of housing, education, healthcare, social and civic capital, transportation, and redevelopment of their downtown. All that, and they are just 10 years into their Comprehensive Plan. We can learn.

Why you? You’re invested in Longview. You live, work and play here, and you want your business and quality of life prospects to thrive. You have skills and influence to move Longview forward. Seeing that momentum has been achieved in another city makes it easier to bring those tools home.

Sign Up Today! Reserve your place on the trip by registering with the Chamber. Call 903-237-4000 or use the event calendar at www.LongviewChamber.com. It’s a business expense that will pay you back with unlimited dividends.

Kimberly Fish is a local writer specializing in community development initiatives.

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Events are held at the Chamber offices unless otherwise noted.

Events are held at the Chamber offices unless otherwise noted.

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Two shifts each day 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 & 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

11:15 a.m. – 1:30 a.m.

Executive Board Meeting

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Chamber Classic Committee Meeting

Boat & RV Show Committee Meeting

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11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Longview News-Journal 320 Methvin Street

7:30 -9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Business After Hours

Hampton Inn & Suites 3004 N. Eastman Road 4:45 – 6:30 p.m.

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7:30 – 9:00 a.m.

4:45 – 6:30 p.m.

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TRC Volunteer Training TRC Volunteer Training TRC 2016 Kick-Off

SEPTEMBER

TRC Team Captain Training Events are held at the Chamber offices unless otherwise noted.

Two Shifts 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

Emotional Intelligence with Kim Brody Women’s Leadership Series 11:15 a.m. – 1:30 a.m.

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Labor Day Holiday - Chamber Offices are closed InterCity Trip Evansville Indiana See Page 14 State of the City Luncheon with Longview Mayor Andy Mack Pinecrest Country Club

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

410 N. Center Street Longview, TX 75601 903-237-4000 www.LongviewChamber.com

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