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Shaping the Future with Leadership Longview
Shaping The Future
Recently, I have had several people ask how is it going at the Chamber or what is the chamber up to these days? These types of questions are great and cause me to stop and think. Unfortunately, at times I have so much to tell I don’t know where to begin. Therefore, I thought the President’s letter is a great place to share!
InterCity Trip Recap:
Over 30 volunteers participated in the Charlotte NC InterCity Trip. Teams were formed and they reported back to nearly 100 key influencers from our community in August. The presentations were rich with information and the conversations that have continued are robust. To review the presentations please visit our website. After reviewing you may want to learn more about next steps. The best place to begin is reaching out to one of the volunteers who served on a team.
FOUR TEAMS PRESENTED INFORMATION:
TEAMS:
South End VOLUNTEERS:
Hailey Barkhimer, Eastman Chemical Company Steve Butler, Retired Eastman Linda Fullman, Fullman & Lawrence insurance Mindy Lewellen, Starfish Ad Age Hank Pavlovsky, Clean Cut Roofing Kristen Stovall, Kilgore College Tracy Vincent, Conterra Networks
Camp North Alan Clipperton, LeTourneau University Don Deem, Longview Cable Television Co.
Doug Case, Highbridge Church Longview Dr. Evan Dolive, Greater United Way Sam Smead Jr, RoofCare Laura Case, CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Philip Jordan, Clean Cut Roofing Keith Lloyd, Conterra Networks Ashely Lloyd, Volunteer Chad Patterson, Boys & Girls Club of the Big Pines Stephanie Regan, AAON Coil Products Clay Thompson, Texas Bank and Trust
Uptown/Optimist Hall
Dr. Sherry Chance, LeTourneau University Jessica LaRue, Harbour Smith Harris & Merritt PC Michael Shirley, City of Longview Jennifer Ware, VeraBank Mark Robinson, AEP/SWEPCO
If you would like to be part of the April 2023 InterCity Trip please let us know. These trips have packed agendas filled with learning opportunities that are helping us create the Longview we desire for our children’s children.
LEGISLATIVE POLICY TEAMS:
We are working closely with Tyler, Kilgore, and Lindale Chambers East Texas Coalition- to prepare for the 88th legislative session. We are focused on developing our policy statements in six priority areas; Technology/ Broadband, Natural Resources, Energy/ Economic Development, Education/Workforce, Health Care, and Transportation/Infrastructure. Our Chamber is coordinating VIRTUAL work sessions for each of these areas with “policy” industry experts. There are four sessions left if individuals from member organizations would like to participate! The work sessions are hosted virtually from 3:30pm – 5:00pm. Our goal is to hear from two policy experts, allow time for Q&A from participants, and close with a discussion identifying priorities in the policy area. To receive an invitation please register on our website.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 ENERGY & ED Speakers: Jeremy Mazur, Texas 2036 and Brent Bennett, Texas Public Policy Foundation
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 WATER & NATURAL RESOURCES Speakers: Walt Sears, Northeast Texas Municipal Water District Kyle Dooley, Region D’s Riverbend Water Resources District.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 BROADBAND & CYBERSECURITY Speakers: TBD
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE Speakers: TBD
Once the policies are established the team will begin securing speakers for our legislative trip to Austin East Texas Coalition Goes to Austin-. Historically, we have attracted approximately 175 attendees from Gregg and Smith County. Our legislative reception is known for being one of the best attended events during session. To learn more about the two-day event visit our website.
Next, an even larger group of chambers from East Texas is preparing for Capital Connect. The Kilgore Chamber takes the lead on this work. We will be hosting a luncheon on October 13, 2022, at Kilgore College. East Texas Legislators will be discussing the interim charge work and their priorities for the upcoming legislative session. To make reservations please contact the Kilgore Chamber at 903-984-5022 or email Lisa Morgan at lmorgan@kilgorechamber.com.
Shaping The Future
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT:
Leadership Longview is preparing to launch the 2022 – 2023 class. Be sure and check out the article Preparing to Leave an Imprint on our Trade Area. The article features quotes from past participants and participants in the 2022-2023 class.
40 Under 40 Executive Connect has completed three leadership training programs this year and the final workshop is slated for November 30th with ACTION COACH Kelly Belt. Participants will walk away with:
• 21 proven strategies and methodologies to build multiple referral sources to provide high-quality low-cost leads for their business on a consistent basis
• Ways to identify new strategic partners in their respective industries
• Tips and encouragement on how to better utilize their existing network to grow their business
Organizations with employees 40 and under are encouraged to REGISTER NOW for this training on November 30, Pinecrest Country Club, 10:00am – 2:00pm.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS:
We are preparing to launch our 12th Total Resource Campaign (TRC) “Dreaming the Impossible”. The TRC is an eight-week campaign that provides our members with the opportunity to learn more about how to partnership with us so your organization can reach a broader and more diversified customer group. I, a team member, and/or a volunteer would like to invite you to coffee in person or virtually so we can better understand your organization’s priorities and discuss partnership opportunities. To set up a time to visit please shoot me an email at khall@longviewTexas.com.
Lastly, on behalf of our team and board I want to thank you for believing in the Free Enterprise System! Thank for being part of the work that allows capitalism to flourish in East Texas. It is an honor to serve you and protect our economic environment that allows prosperity to thrive. Your investment helps ensure we continue this legacy for the next generation!
KELLY HALL CCE, IOM, MSL President/CEO
