REACH - May/June 2021 Edition - The Power of Advocacy!

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The POWER of Advocacy Why Longview’s MSA Designation is So Important!

Advocacy: Protecting Business Interests Small Business Solutions Lunch Thursday, May 6 InterCity Trip to Tulsa, OK June 7-9 R.E.A.C.H. REPORT 2021

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Longview Chamber of Commerce Staff

What’s Inside?

Kelly Hall President/CEO 903.237.4004 khall@longviewtx.com

Stephanie Raudales Special Project & Event Coordinator 903.237.4013 sraudales@longviewtx.com

President’s Message............................................................. 4

Suzanne Brown Senior Vice President 903.237.4003 sbrown@longviewtx.com

David Jochum Business & Leadership Development Director

Leadership Longview............................................................ 7

903.237.4023 djochum@longviewtx.com

Bianca Adams Investor Support 903.237.4000 chamber@longviewtx.com

Ana Suriano New Membership Sales & Retention 903.237.4009 asuriano@longviewtx.com 2019 NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED

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Small Business Solutions Luncheon...................................... 6

Advocacy: Protecting Business Interests............................ 8-10 InterCity Trip to Tulsa......................................................... 11 Street Map and Resource Guide.......................................... 12 New Members / Ribbon Cuttings......................................... 13 Inserts / Anniversaries........................................................ 14 –––––––––––––––– CORNERSTONE INVESTORS ––––––––––––––––

Happy150thLongview 2019

CHAMBER OF THE YEAR

Why America Does Not Need a Tax Increase........................... 5

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2021 YEAR OF CHAMBER EVENTS May

September

6.................. Small Business Solutions Conference & Luncheon 12................ WUL: Longview Eye Associates 25................ BAH: Alpine Target Golf Center 31................ Memorial Day – Office Closed

7.................. Labor Day – Office Closed 16-17........... LL Retreat 28................ BAH: 14-15........... TRC Training & Kick-off

October

June

7-9...............InterCity Trip – Tulsa 15................ ADV: Coffee Conversation 22................ BAH: Holiday Inn 23................ Chamber 101

12................ ADV: Coffee Conversation Chamber Classic Golf Tournament 11-15........... Chamber of Commerce Week 20 ............... Chamber 101 26................ BAH: Work Smart

July

November

5.................. July 4th – Office Closed 27................ BAH: Baylor Scott & White

4.................. TRC Team Captain Mtg 10................ ADV Coffee Conversation 11................ WUL: Wellington Grande Apt 17................ Chamber 101 18 ............... TRC Renewals 24 ............... BAH: Heartisan’s Marketplace 26................ LL: New Class Meet & Great

December

8.................. Chamber 101 8.................. Holiday Reception 23-24........... Christmas Holiday – Office Closed ............................

Acronyms: BAH: Business After Hours WUL: Wake Up Longview BA: Business Advocacy LL: Leadership Longview ED: Education ADV: Advocacy

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Times: BAH............................................4:45pm – 6:30pm Wake Up Longview....................... 7:45am – 9:00am

Dana Parr Chairman of the Board Advanta Insurance Partners Kevin Hood Chairman Elect Texas Bank and Trust Chuck King Past Chairman of the Board Chick-fil-A

Vice Chairs

1-4............... DC Fly-In 10................ WUL: Inline Network Integration LLC 17................ TRC Victory Party 23................ BAH: Jim Bartlett Fine Jewelry 25-26........... Thanksgiving – Office Closed

August

2021 Officers

Jessica LaRue Chairman of Finance Harbour Smith Harris & Merritt PC Sam Neale Vice Chairman Napps Technology Corporation Gerald Rincher Vice Chairman Komatsu Mining Corporation Bo Rogers Vice Chairman Rogers Law Firm

Visit www.Longviewchamber.com for more information and the most current Calendar of Events.

Directors

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Brian Daugbjerg Longview Scrap & Metal Company

All dates are subject to change.

Jim Gaton CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System Jim Green Eastman Chemical Company Texas Operations

Join us for the Small Business Solutions Luncheon!

Thursday, May 6, 2021 11:30 am Holiday Inn Infinity Event Center 300 Tuttle Circle | Longview [ REGISTER NOW CLICK HERE ]

FIND THE “BUG”

Be the first Chamber member to find the hidden logo ‘bug’ in this issue of R.E.A.C.H. and your company will get a 1/4 page ad in the next issue! When you find it email [ sbrown@longviewtx.com ] You must identify the page # and exact location of the ‘bug’. The first person to correctly find it and email Suzanne will be notified. You must be a member of the Longview Chamber of Commerce to get a free 1/4 page ad.

Dr. Roger Johnson Texas Office Leasing Rodney Overman Henry & Peters, P.C. Nishil Patel Longview Market Square, LLC Mark Robinson AEP Southwestern Electric Power Company Travis Sisson Longview Regional Medical Center

Appointed Director Michael Clements Energy Weldfab Judge Bill Stoudt Gregg County Kristen Ishihara Ross & Shoalmire, PLLC R.E.A.C.H. REPORT 2021

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President’s Message Leading People. Leading Prosperity.

See the Possibilities: Create a Better Longview!

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Have you found yourself wanting “things” to be the way it was pre-pandemic or perhaps you are tired of the mixed emotions you are still experiencing?

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ecently, I was listening to a message about being intentional post-Covid and that we must allow ourselves to grieve and realize the pandemic has been and still is traumatic for many of our businesses, our community, our health care system, our schools, our friends, our families, and ourselves. The speaker shared that it is healthy for us to take this opportunity and hit reset. So, I looked up the definition of reset and Merriam – Webster defines it as “to set again or anew”. Dictionary.com states it is “to adjust or fix in a new or different way”.

So, what does one do when it is time hit the reset button? Author and pastor Rick Warren shares a few best practices: EXPECT to feel mixed emotions.

EXTRACT the lessons learned.

EVALUATE everything before resuming the activity.

What did this past year teach you? Probably something along the lines of appreciate and value those you care about, focus on the things that matter most, and choose priorities wisely. Let us not go back to the ways before Covid. Join us and let’s get on with life! Together we can prioritize what is most important and look at new opportunities that will build community and strengthen our economy.

I am inviting you to re-engage with us! We want to embrace your strengths and leverage your influence to build even a stronger and better STRONGVIEW! Remember, there is no light switch that can be turned on to go back to the way it was. Longview belongs to us – you and me.

Together we can make positive incremental changes to continue making good things happen! Initiatives like building LeTourneau’s Belcher Center, The Green, The Arboretum, the trails, and the Academy are great examples of how commitment and persistence can pay off! What will be next?

Will you make a conscious choice to make Longview a great place to live work and play? I hope you will make the choice to accept this POST COVID challenge to reboot, recharge, and reset! Are you ready and willing to become a pioneer again and do what it takes to create a better Longview by seeing the POSSIBILITES?

ENGAGE slowly, do not be in a hurry.

ELIMINATE the non-essential.

EXCEL at what really matters most.

EMBRACE the new things post Covid.

EXPECT incremental change.

To be candid, this sounds a lot easier than it is! Here at the Chamber, we strive for excellence and pre-Covid our machine was well-oiled. Today, it takes three (3) to four (4) times as long do accomplish something. Why? Everything is having to be re-worked and re-worked. Are you feeling the same way?

“I am inviting you to re-engage with us! We want to embrace your strengths and leverage your influence to build even a stronger and better STRONGVIEW!”

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Why America Does Not Need a Tax Increase

The Biden administration is preparing to push one of the biggest tax increases in 30 years. Measures could include raising the corporate tax rate from 21% to 28%, changes to international provisions that could make American companies less competitive, as well as increasing the individual rate for high earners.

What else? The Chamber currently leads and participates in several coalitions with other associations including:

Why it matters: Pushing for a massive tax increase¬, especially during

• PACE – Protecting America’s Competitive Economy – Preserve international tax provisions to ensure American companies remain globally competitive.

a pandemic, would not help businesses recover, create jobs, or get the economy back on track. After the Tax Cuts and Jobs of 2017, the first major tax reform in decades, reversing this good work would be the wrong move.

• RATE – Working to preserve the corporate RATE Working to prevent increases in the 21% corporate tax rate.

Raising taxes would: • Derail economic recovery since higher corporate income taxes harm economic growth and, ultimately, hurt workers.

• Make the U.S. tax system less competitive.

• EDITDA – “Save the DA” - Extend the current provision that allows businesses to add back their depreciation, depletion, and amortization for purposes of interest deductibility calculations.

• R&D – Maintain favorable R&D incentives – Make permanent the ability to expense R&D, rather than shift to amortization at end of 2021.

• Make the U.S. a less attractive place to invest profits and locate corporate headquarters.

What we’re doing: Caroline Harris, Chamber Vice President for Tax Policy and Economic Development, has been defending tax reform in a series of blog posts on Above the Fold: [ THE CASE FOR PRESERVING A COMPETITIVE CORPORATE TAX RATE ] [ PREVENTING CHANGES TO GILTI THAT HURT COMPETITIVENESS ] [ THE ‘FAIR SHARE’ FIG LEAF ] with Senior Economist Curtis Dubay source: www.uschamber.com/series/above-the-fold

To learn more about these coalitions, please contact Caroline Harris at CHarris@uschamber.com.

Bottom line: It is imperative that we preserve the tax reform gains the Chamber worked for decades to achieve. These will enable American businesses to compete successfully in the global economy, attract foreign investment to the U.S., increase capital for investment, and drive job creation.

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Join us for the Small Business Solutions Luncheon!

CHAMBER LUNCHEON

Thursday, May 6, 2021 11:30 am Holiday Inn Infinity Event Center 300 Tuttle Circle | Longview TICKET INFORMATION: $30 per person for Chamber members $500 for a sponsored table of 8 people [ REGISTER NOW CLICK HERE ] Register now for the Small Business Solutions Luncheon before tickets sell out!

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

GOLD SPONSORS: Conterra Networks KLTV Starfish Ad Age

SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS SPONSOR:

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD

FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD

MINORITY OWNED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD

LONGVIEW EYE ASSOCIATES

EDELMAN DESIGN

BEL’S DINER

Hear from local small business leaders and learn how they have successfully grown their businesses through the pandemic. The luncheon will include a panel discussion, awards ceremony, and graduation ceremony.

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This event is perfect for anyone interested in growing their own small business or learning more about what it takes to be successful in today’s economy. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs while hearing from some of Longview’s most successful entrepreneurs. Plus, you’ll get a chance to meet our new graduates as they walk across the stage at Leadership Longview Graduation!

2021 SMALL B U SIN ESS SO LU TIO N S LU N CH EON PANELI STS

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LEADERSHIP LONGVIEW GRADUATION SPONSOR:

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Become a Champion for a Thriving Community Through Leadership Longview Leadership Longview Project Provides Opportunity for Advocacy Each year, the Leadership Longview class members choose a project to take on for a non-profit I the community. In the process of choosing and then carrying out the project, class members learn how to become an advocate for the organization by raising funds, handling permitting with the city, and becoming a strong promoter of the work of the organization.

The 2021 Leadership Longview Class selected Heartisans Marketplace as their project. Heartisans was in need of a shelter or pavilion between two buildings at their new location on Gilmer Road. This will allow staff and clients to move from one building to the next while avoiding the elements of the outdoors. In addition to the covering, the class built a pergola with picnic benches, a decorative plant holder, and painted a mural to beautify the building. The project was unveiled on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 4:30 pm, Applications for the Class of 2022 Being Accepted Now! with a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony. The Leadership Longview Leadership Longview is an intense, 9-month journey of diving deep into Class of 2021 put in countless hours in preparation, planning, and executwhat makes Longview and Gregg County tick. The mission is to strength- ing on this important and much appreciated project. en and transform Longview through a program of leadership development, Would your non-profit like to be considered for a project by the class of community study, and involvement.

2022? Follow this link for the application:

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[ PROJECT REQUEST FORM ]

• To identify potential leaders in Longview and prepare them for positions of public and private decision-making.

Applications are due by Tuesday, August 31, 2021.

• To maintain and strengthen communication by creating opportunities to meet and exchange ideas with each other and community leaders.

• To provide community education.

• To increase awareness of problems, opportunities and issues affecting the Longview community.

Through participation in Leadership Longview, graduates become part of a new community resource capable of directing important activities in the community.

Are you ready? Or do you have someone in your company who is ready?

Applications for the 2021-2022 class year are available online now.

THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS JUNE 11, 2021. [ APPLY HERE ]

To learn more about the Leadership Longview program contact David Jochum @ djochum@longviewtx.com www.LongviewChamber.com

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Protecting Business Interests Pushing Back Against Proposed MSA Criteria PRESENTING SPONSOR:

GOLD SPONSORS:

Your Chamber continues protecting business interests by convening

LONGVIEW IMPACT

leaders and influencers to take a stand against bad legislation and regulation. This year the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published new criteria for Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) designation in the Federal register, which would have a damaging impact on the Longview trade area. These two areas would be hit:

If the rule is passed, the next logical progression would be to include similar thresholds in a new transportation bill. (The FAST ACT expired in December 2020 but was extended for one year.) If that occurs, the Longview MPO, Sherman-Denison MPO, Victoria MPO, San Angelo MPO, and Texarkana MPO would no longer exist. ....................................................

• Texas Community Development Block Grant Funding (CDBG) and • The Longview MPO would likely no longer exist. Think of transportation projects, and subsequent economic development projects like Dollar General Distribution Center, and GAP Customer Experience Center.

• Without these improvements and projects with new revenue dollars, jobs are impacted.

BACKGROUND ON PROPOSED MSA CRITERIA CHANGE On January 19, 2021, the White House Office OMB issued a PUBLIC NOTICE stating that they were considering raising the MSA’s minimum population threshold from 50,000 to 100,000. Raising the MSA minimum population would remove this important MSA designation for 144 cities across the United States, 5 in Texas, including Longview. Comments on the OMB public notice were due March 20, 2021. It is important to note this criteria change would be implemented without the final count of the 2020 census in place and ratified.

WHAT IS AN MSA? For the last 70 years, OMB has issued geographic delineations for the Nation’s largest centers of population by drawing lines around metropolitan areas and labeling them as MSAs. Currently, each MSA must have at least one urbanized area of 50,000 or more inhabitants. There are 384 MSAs encompassing 1,180 counties.

WHY THE MSA DESIGNATION IS IMPORTANT? MSAs are used by federal agencies to analyze labor market conditions, spending patterns, and unemployment. It is also used by many federal agencies to determine which areas of the country are eligible for federal funding for such programs as the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and infrastructure funding under transportation bills. In 2004, GAO REPORTED that there are more than three dozen programs that use the MSA designations to determine federal funding eligibility. In addition to losing eligibility for federal funding, cities excluded from an MSA would lose local influence and control over regional project planning.

WHICH CITIES ARE IMPACTED? Based on the 2010 census data, OMB identified 144 cities scatter across almost every state that would lose their MSA designation if OMB raised the MSA minimum population cutoff from 50,000 to 100,000. Texas has 5 MSA designations, one of them being Longview. A MAP of the cities can be found here and a list of the cities can be found in the appendix below.

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Longview’s Urbanized Area in 2010 was 98,884.

The calculation for an urbanized area factors density, not just total population.

Dissolution of Longview MPO will result in: • Loss of local control and influence • Loss of Category 2 funding for regional projects • Loss of regional coordination between local jurisdictions • Loss of institutional framework for good planning between local/state governments for items such as infrastructure extensions and development.

• Lack of input on transportation projects (i.e., George Richey Road) which have, or can have, significant impacts on economic development.

STRENGTH IN COLLABORATION The Chamber created a concerted effort of messaging and comment response opposing the proposed criteria change. The viewpoint was specifically from the business lens.

Other impacted Texas Chambers – Texarkana Regional Chamber of Commerce, Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce, San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, Sherman Chamber of Commerce, and Victoria Chamber of Commerce.

Convened local stakeholders.

City of Longview | LEDCO | US Chamber of Commerce | AEP SWEPCO

Our thanks to Longview News-Journal for shedding light on this issue. [ LINK TO LNJ ARTICLE ] ....................................................

“It would be a trickle down effect, as thresholds set in transportation and housing bills and other grant sources change over time, with money going to larger areas.”

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OUR RESPONSE

#2 IMPACT TO MPO. Another concern is that if this proposed rule were

The Longview Chamber of Commerce submitted comment on the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) review of the recommendations it received from the Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Area Standards Review Committee. LCC opposed adopting the review committee’s recommendation to increase the metropolitan statistical area (MSA) from a minimum population of 50,000 to 100,000 people. LCC responded to the comments under the Federal Register, but also sent letters to Senator Cornyn, Senator Cruz, and Representative Gohmert.

passed, it is logical that the next version of the transportation bill would

Our combined message was specific and clear – Raising the minimum MSA population cutoff from 50,000 to 100,000 would undermine the consistency in the collection and tabulation of federal statistics and interrupt the flow of federal aid to our communities. Although OMB has made changes to the statistical program in the past, removing the MSA designation for 140 medium sized cities would make it more difficult to allocate federal aid to the places where it is needed the most. The following are two specific areas within our MSA 4420 designation which have been identified that would be devastatingly impacted by interrupting the flow of federal aid: (1) CDBG and (2) MPO. #1 IMPACT TO CDBG. The Texas Community Development Block Grant Funding (CDBG) Program for rural Communities receives funds to support small cities and counties to support decent housing and suitable living environments while expanding economic opportunities. Local municipal government is an entitlement program and receives funds directly from the formula program.

A. Funds help support nonprofits, community-based programs, private developers, and public housing authorities who are also working to offer affordable and decent homes, enhanced living environments, and expanding economic opportunities. The rural communities will be tremendously impacted by formula changes and the span of control for local dollars will be lost and minimized in a pool of an enlarged region of bureaucracy and politics.

B. In Longview, Texas, CDBG has funded these programs: • Technical Scholarships • Critical Home Repair • First Time Home Buyer Assistance • Facade Program • Emergency Home Repair C. CDBG funding has totaled $ 5,322,695.20 over the past 17 years.

follow suit. If that occurs, the Longview MPO, as well as the other impacted MSAs of Texas, would no longer exist. This would strip representation of the city and regional transportation planning, fundamental to the economic growth of this region.

A. Loss of MPO results in: • Loss of local control and influence.

• Loss of Category 2 funding for regional projects.

• Loss of regional coordination between local jurisdictions.

• Loss of institutional framework for good planning between local/state governments for items such as infrastructure extensions and development.

• Lack of input on transportation projects which, or can, have significant impacts on economic development.

B. Major Projects with lasting economic impacts. Creation and completion of George Richey Road from Eastman to Gilmer Road, that provides access to the Longview Economic Development Corporation North Business Park, resulting in new development: •

Gap Customer Experience Center - $140,000,000 Gap investment.

- 1000 new jobs within next five years.

- 1000 PT seasonal jobs by 2026.

- Economic Impact of $177,000,000 to the local community.

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Dollar General (DG) Distribution Site - Employs >400 people.

- Supports 1,000 DG stores.

- One of only 2 distribution centers in Texas; 16 nation-wide.

- $110,000,000 Dollar General Investment.

- Economic Impact of $75,000,000 to the local community.

C. MPO has completed and ongoing $225,000,000 in projects.

D. Longview Transit New criteria would decrease funding supporting City of Longview Transit’s ridership.

Longview’s Multi-Model Center provides much needed alternative transportation. The pre-COVID average annual ridership is 245,500. Approximately 95% utilize Transit as the only way they have to get from point A to point B, most originating from socioeconomically disadvantaged sections of the city with most commuting to minimum wage jobs and access to medical care and other health and human services. Annual average 5307 award from the CARES Act was $3,810,000 in 2020. Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) 5307 awarded funding was $1,336,500.

E. Mobility Projects and Air Quality These projects alleviate congestion and with congestion comes the risk of losing our attainment status for air quality. Since 1996, local officials, local industry representatives, the TCEQ, and the EPS established the Flexible Attainment Region (FAR) Agreement for the Northeast Texas area. As part of FAR, several companies in the Northeast Texas region agreed to voluntarily reduce NO emission.

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The loss of funding would be harmful for Longview, Texas. Our community relies upon funding from the programs outlined above, as well as other federal programs to draw business investments to spur local economic growth, especially now during the COVID-19 economic recovery.

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movement of the proposed criteria change. For over 100 years we’ve been committed to helping businesses large and small succeed. [ NATIONWIDE MSA DESIGNATIONS ] ....................................................

LCC opposes the increase in the metropolitan statistical area (MSA) from a minimum population of 50,000 to 100,000 people.

We continue our commitment working to defeat this criteria change.

THE VOICE OF SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS

The Longview Chamber of Commerce supports rebuilding our country’s infrastructure, and has joined a coalition bringing together a diverse group of organizations including the North America’s Building Trades Unions, the National Wildlife Federation, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, the National Association of Home Builders, the National Association of Clean Water Agencies, as well as other leading business, policy and labor organizations as we expand upon work from a broad coalition of transportation and infrastructure groups, with an emphasis on building new partnerships to address our nation’s infrastructure needs. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) along with more than 140 national and local organizations launched the “Build by the Fourth of July” campaign, urging newly elected and reelected members of Congress to enact a fiscally and environmentally responsible infrastructure package by the Fourth of July 2021.

As part of the campaign, the coalition is calling for enactment of comprehensive legislation before July 4, 2021 that will:

Repair and update our crumbling infrastructure Stimulate our economy and create middle-class sustaining jobs Address climate change Promote fiscally and environmentally responsible policies Improve federal project approvals Address the digital divide #BuildByThe4th Q1 2021

www.sbindex.us

[ METLIFE SMALL BUSINESS INDEX REPORT ]

[ MORE INFORMATION ]

Let’s Rebuild America | U.S. Chamber of Commerce uschamber.com Source: www.uschamber.com/build-the-fourth-of-july

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PRIME SPONSOR DINNER SPONSOR: Azalea Orthopedic

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Leading the Future Through the InterCity Trip!

The Longview Chamber believes in leading people and leading prosperity!

One of the ways we achieve this goal is to bring key influencers together.

The chamber’s leadership trip provides an excellent opportunity to learn best practices and explore how communities have taken their dreams and made them a reality. Together, we can build on the knowledge gained from the trip to create an environment for Longview that allows future generations to thrive! This trip is to Tulsa, Oklahoma! Activities begin Monday at 1:00 p.m. on June 7, and will conclude Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. [ INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION ]

Is your interest piqued?

As a participant you will be able to focus on best practices and experience true peer-to-peer learning. The networking and relationship building through shared experiences will help our leadership move forward on building a common foundation of understanding. Delegates will become more cohesive team working to solve problems on behalf of our community.

Let’s create change!

Here are some links to what is on the agenda: of Commerce 4 Tulsa Regional Chamber LONGVIEW TO TULSA 4 Imagine Tulsa: What has Tulsa had to overcome and how did they cast a vision of unity and alignment to become a booming city and recognized by USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice for Best City Park in 2021?

4 Kick back at the Blue Dome District 4 Explore Tulsa’s Art District. and the Gathering Place 4 Learn from the Downtown Tulsa Coordinating Council 4 Discover a Few Tulsa’s Success Stories. walking tours:

• 36 Degrees North Tour – Entrepreneurship • Tulsa Club Hotel – Historic Preservation • BOK Center – Arena District Master Plan

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The Longview Chamber of Commerce is pleased to once again be working with our Chamber Partner the cartographic and marketing firm of Target Marketing - to publish a new, up-to-date, full-color Street Map and Resource Guide. This publication will be the only official map endorsed and distributed by the Longview Chamber of Commerce, distributed to locals, tourists, newcomers, and arriving professionals via the Chamber Information Center, Relocation Packages, and Tourism Promotions.

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Accurate, user-friendly maps are a popular item for our newcomers, potential commercial relocation candidates, and even our lifelong residents. Target Marketing will also be offering members an opportunity to be included on the popular mobile GPS app, Waze. This app has 110 million users and we are excited about giving you this option.

Here are a few more reasons to include your advertisement on the new map. According to US Census Data: • Over 11% of the U.S. population relocates annually.

• In the first six months of moving to a new home, the average home owner spends over $12,000.

• New movers are 5 times more likely to become your longterm customers - if you reach them first.

The Business and Professional Showcase Directory of Members section offers the opportunity to promote your business. This section will classify participating businesses by category, including a brief description of their products and/or services. Advertising space on the back cover and a limited number of interior display panel ads are also available. Participating advertisers will receive a complimentary supply of the folded maps and will be included on the web counterpart which will be prominently linked from the Chamber’s website.

This is a limited and unique member opportunity to reach potential buyers, new residents and new partners. Space is limited, and sponsorships are reasonable, especially considering more than 10,000 maps will be printed and available for the next 12 months.

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

Aviano’s Italian Cuisine (844) 428-426 3090 N Eastman Rd Longview TX 75605 www.avianoslongview.com

First Squad Financial (903) 235-2180 Cheryl St Longview TX 75604 www.firstsquadfinancial.com

Big Wood Haus and Home (903) 557-035 703 N Fredonia St Longview TX 75605 www.facebook.com/bigwooddesignhaus

Halff Associates, Inc. (903) 617-5380 1121 ESE Loop 323, Suite 117 Tyler TX 75701 www.halff.com

Capacity Of Texas Inc (903) 759-0610 401 Capacity Dr Longview TX 75604-5341 www.capacitytexas.com

Hardeman’s Lawn Care (903) 806-3405 1311 East Fairmont St Longview TX 75601 https://www.facebook.com/Hardemans-Lawn-Care-270357459972818

Classic Stitch (903) 844-0969 2165 Gilmer Rd Longview TX 75604 www.yourclassicstitch.com Elevate Healthcare (430) 201-5381 4001 Technology Center Suite 201 Longview TX 75605 www.elevatehealthcare.us Fast Financial Firm LLC (903) 806-2555 1101 Evergreen Street Longview TX 75604 www.facebook.com/FAST-Financial-FIRMLLC-101999278345409/

Jose Sanchez Law Firm PC (903) 758-8700 507 N Green St Longview TX 75601 www.attorneysanchez.com

Kratom King (903) 234-8636 315 W. Marshall Ave Longview TX 75601 https://kratomkingtx.com/

Lumberjacks Axe Throwing (903) 212-2242 204 N center St Longview TX 75601 www.facebook.com/Lumberjacks-Axe-Throwing-105483060993563/ Pickers Self Service Auto Parts (903) 297-4300 5910 W Marshall Ave Longview TX 75604 www.pickerslongview.com Raising Cane’s (903) 238-8800 212 E Loop 281 Longview TX 75605 www.raisingcanes.com Shokked Air (502) 593-9600 16 Ramblewood Dr Longview TX 75605 US Dermatology Partners (903) 757-8878 1402 N Fourth St Longview TX 75601 https://www.usdermatologypartners.com /locations/texas/east-texas/longview/longview/

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RIBBON CUTTINGS FEBRUARY/MARCH 2021 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY Thrive Longview 600 W Garfield Dr Longview, TX, TX 75602 www.thrive360.net

JJ Walnofer State Farm 2318 Judson Rd STE A Longview, TX 75605 www.agentjj.com

Thank you to Austin Bank for sponsoring the Chamber’s 2021 Ribbon Cuttings!

Aviano’s Italian Cuisine 3090 N Eastman Rd Longview, TX 75605 www.avianoslongview.com

JDR Tax Professionals 409 Fredonia, Suite 104 Longview, TX 75601 https://jdrtaxprofessionals.business.site/ Back to What’s Inside?

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Registration Form NEW DATES: June 7 – 9, 2021 Name(s): Company: Address: City:

State:

Cell phone:

Zip:

Email:

EARLY BIRD Registration with Payment by April 15, 2021: $300 Registration includes transportation while in Tulsa, briefing materials, 2 evening receptions (Monday & Tuesday) and lunch on Tuesday.

AFTER April 15, 2021: $375 TOTAL FEE =

_________ Check Enclosed

Credit Card No. (VISA/MC/AMEX/Discover): Expiration Date:

CCV Code:

Billing Zip Code:

(Refund Policy: No refunds after April 1, 2021)

Hotel Information: recommended (Room block available until May 7, 2021) Hotel: Hotel Indigo Downtown Tulsa Rate: $109.00 plus tax 121 South Elgin Ave Tulsa Oklahoma 74120 918.779.4445 Daily Parking: $12.00 Group Name/CODE: LON Online Hotel Registration Link Please return with payment to: The Longview Chamber of Commerce 410 N Center Longview, TX 75601 Email: khall@longviewtx.com Phone: 903-237-4004

410 N Center St.

2021-2022 Street Map & Resource Guide

Discover why leading plan sponsors choose Mutual of America

Dear Chamber Member: The Longview Chamber of Commerce is pleased to once again be working with our Chamber Partner - the cartographic and marketing firm of Target Marketing - to publish a new, up-to-date, full-color Street Map and Resource Guide. This publication will be the only official map endorsed and distributed by the Longview Chamber of Commerce, distributed to locals, tourists, newcomers, and arriving professionals via the Chamber Information Center, Relocation Packages, and Tourism Promotions.

Longview TX 75601

www.longviewchamber.com

Get great service & great rates.

Accurate, user-friendly maps are a popular item for our newcomers, potential commercial relocation candidates, and even our lifelong residents. Target Marketing will also be offering members an opportunity to be included on the popular mobile GPS app, Waze. This app has 110 million users and we are excited about giving you this option.

Choose Mutual of America Financial Group as your retirement plan provider and you’ll join a select group of businesses, not-for-profits, and state and local government entities that rely on us for a higher level of service, attention and expertise. You’ll have access to solutions and investment options designed to enhance plan operation, participation and compliance.

Here are a few more reasons to include your advertisement on the new map. According to US Census Data: ◦ Over 11% of the U.S. population relocates annually. ◦ In the first six months of moving to a new home, the average home owner spends over $12,000. ◦ New movers are 5 times more likely to become your long-term customers - if you reach them first.

Across every facet of your plan, you’ll be able to deliver retirement benefits that are easy to administer and that give your employees a high degree of choice and flexibility.

The Business and Professional Showcase Directory of Members section offers the opportunity to promote your business. This section will classify participating businesses by category, including a brief description of their products and/or services. Advertising space on the back cover and a limited number of interior display panel ads are also available. Participating advertisers will receive a complimentary supply of the folded maps and will be included on the web counterpart which will be prominently linked from the Chamber's website.

Plan design and optimization

Streamlined administration

Specialists offer guidance on plan features, best practices and increasing plan participation.

Online systems help you make timely contribution remittances, speed document production, maintain compliance, generate customized reporting and collect year-end data.

Choose your retirement plan’s investment options from an array of mutual funds that are well suited for retirement plans and long-term financial savings.

Full fiduciary support A comprehensive investment platform to help you satisfy your fiduciary responsibility to offer appropriate investments under your plan and that allows you to engage the services of an independent third-party Section 3(21) investment adviser or Section 3(38) investment manager.

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Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.

Individual premiums will vary by customer. All applicants subject to State Farm® underwriting requirements.

Don't miss out on the unique member opportunity to reach potential buyers, new residents and new partners. Space is limited, and sponsorships are reasonable, especially considering more than 10,000 maps will be printed and available for the next 12 months.

Elements of a strong retirement plan

Diverse investment menu

You know I’m always here with Good Neighbor service. But I’m also here with surprisingly great rates for everyone. Call me for a quote to see how much you can save. You might be surprised.

Kelly Hall President & CEO

YES! I am interested in advertising in The Longview Chamber Street Map & Resource Guide!

Comprehensive financial education Participants get clear, easy-to-understand educational materials to help them plan for their retirement and make investments consistent with their goals, time to retirement and risk tolerance.

Fill out the form below and email to jhensley@chambermaps.com

Business Name

Contact Name

Phone

Flexible fee structure

Email John Hensley may be reached at (859) 912-4994

The plan sponsor selects how certain fees are split between the employer and the plan participants.

J.J. Walnofer, Agent 2318 Judson Road Suite A Longview, TX 75605 Bus: 903-663-4176 agentjj.com

State Farm Bloomington, IL 2001877

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MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES MAY/JUNE 2021 5 Years Alpine Dry Cleaners & Laundry Service Inc Primerica Advisors Pro Star Rental Rea Dental Tractor Supply Company 10 Years Longview Blind & Shutter Turn-Tex Machine & Tool, Inc

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CONNECT TO EVERY OPPORTUNITY, INSTANTLY.

LONGVIEW’S BEST FIBER CONNECTIONS ARE COMING Sparklight Business is introducing fiber internet to our area – and that means progress for your business.

Simply put, fiber delivers the fastest speeds possible – speeds that far outpace DSL and cable. In fact, our Piranha Fiber service will feature plans capable of 5 Gig speeds.

For the first time, your business will soon: • Upload and download with symmetrical speeds • Experience 99.9% uptime • Power every device with bandwidth left over • Move massive amounts of data instantly It’s the best value there is for your business. What will you achieve with the ultimate in productivity?

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