A PUBLICATION OF THE LONGVIEW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MARCH-APRIL 2023 VOL. 6 NO. 2 H EALTH AND WELLBEING E DUCATION AND WORKFORCE A DVOCACY R EDEVELOPMENT T ALENT, TALENT, TALENT Representing the Interest of Business with Government Why Texas Must Protect Economic Development Incentives Priorities for the 88th Legislative Session InterCity Trip to Billings MT Planning for Future Generations State of the County Judge Bill Stoudt
Longview Chamber of Commerce Staff
Kelly Hall President/CEO 903.237.4004 khall@longviewTexas.com
David Jochum Chief Operating Officer 903.237.4023 djochum@longviewTexas.com
Susan Roberts Investor Relations 903.237.4000 sroberts@longviewTexas.com
Spencer Sallee Business Manager 903.237.4013 ssallee@longviewTexas.com
Shawna Stewart Investor Support 903.237.4000 sstewart@longviewTexas.com
Catherine Camp Program Coordinator 903.237.4009 ccamp@longviewTexas.com
Kathryn Pedroza Communications Coordinator 903.237.4013 kpedroza@longviewTexas.com
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2023 CHAMBER EVENTS
2023 Officers
Jessica LaRue Chair Harbour Smith
Steve Gordon Chair-Elect Longview Regional Medical
Kevin Hood Past-Chairman Texas Bank and Trust
Jill Alley Chair of Finance Eastman Credit Union Vice Chairs
Brian Daugbjerg Vice Chairman Longview Scrap & Metal Company
Gerald Rincher Vice Chairman Komatsu Mining Corporation
Mark Robinson Vice Chairman AEP Southwestern Electric Power Company Directors
Michael Clements Jr. PDQ America, LLC
Andrew Coggins Eastman Chemical Company, Texas Operations
Adrienne Deason Henry & Peters, P.C.
Don Deem Longview Cable Television Company Inc Wehco Video Inc
Jim Gaton CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System
Lori Ivey State Farm Insurance - Lori Ivey
Nishil Patel Heritage Wine & Spirits
Dana Rutland STEMCO
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MARCH 2 Cyber Summit 6 East Texas Coalition Goes to Austin 8 40 Under 40 Workshop with Dean Kristen Stovall 23 State of the County 28 Business After Hours with Homewood Suites 31 Spring Classic Golf Tournament APRIL 11 Elected Officials Reception 16 InterCity Visit to Billings MT
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This calendar displays the latest program event updates related to the Longview Chamber of Commerce.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CALENDAR The CITY OF LONGVIEW COMMUNITY EVENT CALENDAR is located here.
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Why Must Protect Economic Development Incentives
KELLY HALL CCE, IOM, MSL President/CEO
We believe in working in partnership with organizations who are committed to working with the Legislature to preserve the business climate and foster future growth by developing a new, transparent, and accountable economic development policy. This mission is critical to ensuring Texas can compete for large capital-intensive investments, which bring jobs and long-term revenue to Texas communities.
Companies locate their projects where the capital costs are favorable. Texas has been a national leader in securing large capital-intensive investments, but we could fall behind. Other states and countries are deploying their own temporary tax discounts and incentives. Over the last year, Texas lost several multibillion-dollar deals, including Rivian to Georgia, Intel to Ohio, and Micron to New York. Texas stands to lose more jobs, more investments, more tax base and more growth if we don’t restock our economic development toolbox with a new economic development incentive this legislative session.
Research also demonstrates that voters feel strongly that Texas should enhance its supply chain to promote economic independence and national security. In fact, 84 percent agree that we are too reliant on other
nations for the products we need. Texas Lawmakers have an opportunity to once again be the solution to some of the most difficult problems for our country and our state. We must do more to attract manufacturing and investment to Texas to meet our needs and help stabilize our national supply chain for key goods and services.
Texas needs to modernize and retool to compete for future projects. A new, transparent, and accountable economic development policy is essential to protecting Texas’ position as the nation’s economic powerhouse. This is a top priority for each of our organizations. We look forward to working on policy solutions to grow the Texas economy and secure a bright future for the next generation.
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Research shows that Texas voters overwhelmingly agree that limited, temporary property tax discounts make sense when exchanged for long term revenue and economic development.
TEXAS ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS
TO REMAIN ECONOMICALLY COMPETITIVE, TEXAS MUST ENACT A MODERN, TRANSPARENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT:
Ensures Texas' economic security
Promotes technological and manufacturing independence
Creates new capital investments in our communities
Gives our children greater opportunities
Provides additional resources for local schools
A STATEWIDE POLL OF TEXAS VOTERS SHOWS:
70% Support continuing temporary property tax discounts.
84% Believe we are too reliant on other nations for essentials.
77% Believe temporary tax discounts are worth the return on investment.
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BUSINESSES BELIEVE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FINANCE REFORM IS THE SOLUTION TO TEXAS’ WORKFORCE PROBLEM
Texas Workforce Needs Do Not Match the Supply
Texas boasts the second largest economy in the nation and has enjoyed the longest sustained economic expansion in American history. This influx of new businesses has increased our need for skilled workers. However, about 62% of jobs in Texas require at least some postsecondary education, but only 47.9% of adults in Texas have a postsecondary credential. Currently, only 22% of Texas students earn a postsecondary degree within 6 years of graduation.
skilled workers. However, about 62% of jobs in Texas require at least some postsecondary education, but only 47.9% of adults in Texas have a postsecondary credential. Currently, only 22% of Texas students earn a postsecondary degree within 6 years of graduation.
Community Colleges Are Uniquely Positioned to Address These Challenges
Community Colleges Are Uniquely Positioned to Address These Challenges
By providing quick and affordable pathways to multiple self-sustaining wage credentials, community colleges are uniquely positioned to meet the demand for re-skilling and up-skilling Texans for the 21st century workforce. However, over the past 40 years, state funding of community colleges has declined from 68% to 26%.
By providing quick and affordable pathways to multiple self-sustaining wage credentials, community colleges are uniquely positioned to meet the demand for re-skilling and up-skilling Texans for the 21st century workforce. However, over the past 40 years, state funding of community colleges has declined from 68% to 26%.
The Current System Does Not Produce the Educational Outcomes Businesses Need
The Current System Does Not Produce the Educational Outcomes Businesses Need
In addition to not being adequately funded, the current community college finance model does not sufficiently incentivize outcomes aligned with regional and state workforce needs. Furthermore, it does not support crucial non-credit workforce credentials needed to bridge the postsecondary attainment gap.
In addition to not being adequately funded, the current community college finance model does not sufficiently incentivize outcomes aligned with regional and state workforce needs. Furthermore, it does not support crucial non-credit workforce credentials needed to bridge the postsecondary attainment gap.
Incentivizing Community Colleges to Create Programs Aligned with Workforce Needs Is Critical
Incentivizing Community Colleges to Create Programs Aligned with Workforce Needs Is Critical
The Texas Commission on Community College Finance's recommendations shift state funding to be majority outcomes-based and incentivize work-based learning and employer partnerships. Additionally, they help stand up new programs in high-demand fields so that colleges can better adapt to changing business needs
The Texas Commission on Community College Finance's recommendations shift state funding to be majority outcomes-based and incentivize work-based learning and employer partnerships. Additionally, they help stand up new programs in high-demand fields so that colleges can better adapt to changing business needs
Business Leaders Are Calling for Action
Business Leaders Are Calling for Action
Business leaders across the state believe the Commission's recommendations will help build the workforce that we desperately need. Similarly, 93 percent of Texans agree that community colleges should be properly funded so they can continue to offer the training needed for people to get a good job or a better job. To ensure that Texas maintains a globally competitive workforce, the 88th Legislature must strategically and meaningfully fund our community colleges.
Business leaders across the state believe the Commission's recommendations will help build the workforce that we desperately need. Similarly, 93 percent of Texans agree that community colleges should be properly funded so they can continue to offer the training needed for people to get a good job or a better job. To ensure that Texas maintains a globally competitive workforce, the 88th Legislature must strategically and meaningfully fund our community colleges.
ason Businesses Struggle to Hire:
The Reason Businesses Struggle to Hire:
obs in Texas are considered middle-skill, but % of Texans are sufficiently trained for these eaving a "middle skills gap" comprising ~1.4 MILLION TEXANS 6
54% of jobs in Texas are considered middle-skill, but only 45% of Texans are sufficiently trained for these jobs—leaving a "middle skills gap" comprising ~1.4 MILLION TEXANS
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The Texas Commission on Community College Finance's recommendations propose bold and transformative changes to community college finance that will address our workforce and postsecondary completion challenges.
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Shifts to a majority outcomesbased funding framework that supports student success by incentivizing credentials of value and successful transfer to 4-year schools
Aligns with regional and state workforce demands to meet e
Increases financial aid with a goal to support at least 70% of qualified low-income college students pursuing credentials of value
Provides financial aid for dual credit for economicallydisadvantaged high school
Provides one-time seed grants to help community colleges stand up programs in highdemand fields
Enhances collaboration and cost-sharing among community colleges to improve efficiency and increase student access redit re kable ms to s.
How the Commission’s Recommendations Support Businesses:
Incentivizes community colleges to meet workforce needs by shifting to a majority outcomes-based funding framework.
Expands paid work-based learning opportunities between colleges and employers that lead to increased job placement. Helps community colleges stand up programs in high-demand fields.
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PRIORITES FOR THE 88TH LEGISLATIVE SESSON
As we prepare for bringing nearly 175 key influencers to Austin, March 5-7, it is critical, we are in alignment on messaging and priorities. Collectively, Kilgore, Lindale, Longview, Tyler, and Whitehouse Chamber boards have agreed on the following 5 Priorities for the trade area:
1. SUPPORT and protect continuing the use of transparent economic development incentive tools to enhance job creation and investment in Texas.
2. SUPPORT efforts to increase workforce supply and resiliency by supporting the recommendations made by the Texas Community College Commission Finance (TCCCF).
3. SUPPORT and ensure East Texas is prioritized in the broadband plans.
4.SUPPORT improving access to care and increasing behavioral and mental health services through expanding physician loan repayment programs specifically targeted to primary care provider, mental health providers, and underserved areas and expanding the child mental health consortium statewide.
5. SUPPORT the implementation of the Tri-Agency workforce Initiative (HB3767) to determine if alignment of education and workforce development has improved through data-sharing; advocate for strengthening agency data-sharing and public access to information on progress towards state workforce goals and student outcomes; support engagement with the business community to improve the quality of workforce data collected by state agencies.
The priorities has driven developing our agenda explained, CEO Kelly Hall. We have policy shapers and influencers lined up to present to our attendees and our elected official’s staff to better understand the why behind the issues outlined.
For example, two key items for discussion include why we need to protect economic development incentives and supporting the Texas Commission on Community College Finance Recommendations.
1. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Texas didn’t just become great! We intentionally built tools to attract and retain jobs. Now, these incentives are being jeopardized and Texas’s economic security could be at risk. We have been at the table with several state agencies since the 87th session working on enacting a modern, transparent economic development program. It is imperative that our elected officials represent Texas and protect our economic environment.
2. For the past several years we have been working in partnership with Texas 2036, Commit Partnership, and the Texas Association of Business on the importance of postsecondary education and its impacts on job attainment. That is why we are helping champion the recommendations from the Texas Commission on Community College Finance. We believe community colleges should have access to the resources necessary to improve and grow the outcomes of ALL Texas students.
For more information about the Chamber’s policy work in protecting businesses and our economic environment please feel free to reach out to Kelly Hall @ 903.237.4004 or khall@longviewtx.com
SMALL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LUNCHEON
The event will include recognition of our Small Business Awards recipients and the Leadership Longview Class of 2023 Graduation. Our speaker is Stephen Capps, owner of TXGates Handyman Service in Marshall, Texas. Stephen helps overwhelmed business owners overcome adversity, avoid the crash and burn so they can have the life and business they want. He is also the creator and host of the podcast, Pull Up and Thrive.
Reserved Company Tables and Company Display Tables are available, as well as individual tickets.
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LEADING PEOPLE. LEADING PROSPERITY. 2023 MILESTONE CHAMBER MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES JANUARY/FEBRUARY 5 Years Fidelity Metalworks Next Level Professional Development Stonewater Roofing Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation Advanta Insurance Partners ASAP Roofing & Construction 10 Years Alpine House 15 Years Phillips Flooring Center 25 Years Southside Bank 30 Years Express Employment Professionals Texas Oncology - Longview Cancer Center Hayes Engineering, Inc. SAVETHEDATE Back to What’s Inside? H.E.A.R.T. REPORT 2023 9
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Chuy’s 208 E. Loop 281
Longview TX 75605
(430) 242-7771
https://www.chuys.com/
Tele’s Mexican Restaurant 1700 Judson Rd
Longview, TX 75601, USA
(903) 553-9833
http://www.telesrestaurants.com
Kranz Psychological Services 1402 McCann Rd Longview TX 75601
(903) 258-9279
https://www.kranzpsychservices.com/
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C3 Industrial Technologies 4917 FM2204
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 808-6002
www.c3industrialtech.com
Northwestern Mutual - Colby Dickson 507 E Magrill St, Longview, TX 75601
(903) 230-7241
http://www.colbydickson.com
FreeUp Storage - Tyler Street 350 W Tyler St
Longview TX 75601
(903) 308-3387
http://freeupstorage.com/location/longview-tyler-street
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Planning For Future Generatons
Over 30 key influencers are planning on participating in the upcoming InterCity Trip: April 16 – 19, 2023 to Billings, MT. Meetings are well underway to develop an impactful agenda where best practice learning can take place. Areas of research will include redevelopment, place making, workforce development, talent attraction and retention.
In preparation for the trip the chamber board of directors spent time with Asst. City Manager MaryAnn Hagenbucher and Michael Shirley, Development Services Director to better understand Longview’s footprint. It is important to know where development opportunities are explained, CEO Kelly Hall. Often, we forget Longview is built on pipelines. This prevents certain types of development in various areas of our community. Therefore, we must be strategic in our growth plans by understanding mapping for Longview, be willing to work through challenges, and seek creative solutions for new opportunities.
Why an InterCity Visit? The visit is designed to acquire new ideas. It will provide an opportunity to introduce our delegation to innovative programs and impactful projects that may be adapted and implemented in our community. Candid speakers will alert our delegation to the challenges and pitfalls with which they are currently struggling.
Probably one of the most significant reasons to participate in an InterCity Trip is it encourages and reminds us of the importance to dream! Dreaming turns into a vision and a vision translates into ACTION.
Who can Participate? We are seeking individuals who are willing to ACT for IMPACT! We need creative and critical thinkers who are willing to work in partnership with our city, county, and various organizations within our community to create a framework that generates generational opportunities and prosperity.
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Registration is open. Please go ahead and mark your calendar now! I appreciate you for believing in Longview and our trade area! Thank you for your willingness to be part of building the future!
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Area Travel Coordinator
The Leadership Longview class of 2023 would like to invite you to their Project Open House on Thursday, April 13, 2023. The event will take place in the afternoon at The Martin House Children’s Advocacy Center located at 606 W. Garfield Dr. Suite .
As stated on their website: “The Martin House Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) is a childfocused non-profit organization dedicated to helping children under 18 years of age who are suspected victims of sexual or physical abuse or witnesses to violent crimes.
The mission of The Martin House Children’s Advocacy Center is to ensure that every child who is a victim of abuse and comes to our center has an opportunity to be heard, feel protected, and receive services that are vital to his or her continued safety and future wellbeing.”
The class has been hard at work on muchneeded updates and reorganization. Come and celebrate their work and this accomplishment for a very worthy organization in our community.
Graduation for the class will be held in conjunction with the Longview Chamber’s Business Solutions Luncheon on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Pinecrest Country Club. Thank you to the class’s graduation sponsor, Prosperity Bank!
Special thanks to this year’s PRESENTING SPONSOR:
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Capital Wealth - Carl Newman
(903) 295-4250
222 N Fredonia St. Longview, TX 75601
https://thecapitalwealthgroup.com/
Capital Wealth Group - Curtis Hinshaw III (903) 295-4250
222 N Fredonia St. Longview, TX 75601 https://thecapitalwealthgroup.com/
Great American Coil (903) 297-4700
PO Box 127 White Oak, TX 75693
http://www.greatamericancoil.com
Hicken Hospitality (214) 226-2995
4597 CR 2617 Caddo Mills, TX 75135 www.scooterscoffee.com
Ivey Acres Events LLC (903) 930-8535
13788 State Hwy 154 Harleton, TX 75651 www.iveyacres.com
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Just Let Juliet, LLC
903-331-9008
303 West Loop 281 Longview, TX 75605 www.JustLetJuliet.com
Maxxon Logistics & Business Solutions
(833) 462-9966
911 W Loop 281 Ste #317 Longview, TX 75604 www.themaxxongroup.com
Paul Chiropractic
903-309-4683
3008 Gilmer Road Ste 101 Longview, TX 75604 www.paulchiro.net
Ruiz General Framing LLC
(903) 445-4178
6834 Green Hills Rd Gilmer, TX 75645
Sparkle Janitorial 903-238-5775
P O Box 3325 Longview, TX 75606 www.sparklejanitorial.net
Spring Market #727
(903) 643-2000
5005 Estes Parkway Longview, TX 75603
https://www.spring-market.com/sm/planning/ rsid/713/
Super One Foods #612
(903) 753-7411
1217 E. Marshall Ave. Longview, TX 75601
https://www.super1foods.com/sm/pickup/ rsid/600/store-information/Longview/612
Taco Cabana (903) 686-2002
411 E Loop 281 Longview, TX 75605
http://www.tacocabana.com
Taylor Safety Consulting LLC (903) 643-8100 PO Box 945 Tatum, TX 75691
www.taylorsafety.net
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