January/February 2012 Vol. 6 Issue 1
Don’t Miss…
Total Resource Campaign a Huge Success for Chamber, p. 12
Chamber of Commerce J Convention and Visitors Bureau J Downtown Development
Also in this issue… MAIN STREET PROGRAM MATCHES DOLLARS
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VOLUNTEERS PUT THEIR SHOULDERS TO THE WHEEL
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NEW SIGNS HELP LONGVIEW VISITORS FIND THEIR WAY
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LEADERSHIP LONGVIEW LEADERS ON THE MOVE
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OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS HELP ECONOMY WITH EXPO
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THE BUZZ ON SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE LOCAL ECONOMY
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HEALTH CARE BRINGS OVER $2 BILLION TO LOCAL ECONOMY 12 FEATURED AMBASSADORS
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lans are well underway for the 2012
biannual trip to Washington DC to meet
with Representative Louie Gohmert and Senators Cornyn and
Hutchison on important policy issues during the Washington DC Fly-In, Whether you are
experienced at contacting elected officials or
someone who’d like to
ANNIVERSARIES
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NEW MEMBERS
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CALENDAR
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add to prior to the Fly-In. This information helps
initiate the conversations with the representatives.
on Monday, April 23, and
conclude Tuesday evening after dinner. Each
participant is responsible for
elected representatives, this event affords
for group dinners; all meals are Dutch treat.
business concerns addressed by your
the opportunity to meet with officials and
accommodations. Reservations will be made A registration fee of $250 will help defer the cost of prepared materials, lunch on
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Celebrate Your Chamber’s Success at ACCESS
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Annual Banquet & Meeting
hat a great year for YOUR Chamber of Commerce! From obtaining its
five-star accreditation from the U.S.
new Visitor Center, the Longview Chamber of Commerce has given its members more access! Those accomplishments and more will be celebrated at the 2012 Annual
410 N. Center Street / Longview, TX 75601 903-237-4000 / www.longviewtx.com
information for participants to review and
securing their own travel and hotel
Chamber of Commerce to creating a brand
Longview Progress Report is published by:
business issues as well as background
learn how to have your legislative and
building. Drawing from member input, 8-9
Chamber staff will draft a list of key
Activities begin at 9:30 am
April 22-25, 2012.
their staff in the congressional office
Departments RIBBON-CUTTINGS
Influencing and Advocating on Behalf of Business is Vital!
Banquet, sponsored by The Cassity Jones Companies.
The evening will begin at 5:30 pm on
Tuesday, January 17 at Maude Cobb
Convention Center. Members who joined in 2011 will have the opportunity to have a FREE table top display during the
PRIMETIME reception from 5:30 to 6:30.
Our existing members may also purchase a space in this reception for $75. In order to
take advantage of this offer, please contact
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