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
13
CALENDAR
15
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
W
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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www.longviewtx.com
From the President
Plan Now For Washington DC Fly-In continued from p. 1 Monday and Tuesday, as
well as dinner on Monday and Tuesday. We recommend
participants make hotel arrangements with the
nation’s capital and discuss important
US Steel Hyatt Regency City of Longview Washington (1-202-737-1234) under Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP the group name The East Texans Against Gregg County Lawsuit Abuse Coalition as soon as AEP/SWEPCO possible, but no later Martin Resource than February 17. Management Company “This meeting is a great Longview Economic opportunity for Development members to meet with Corporation legislators in our
L
community,” said Kelly Hall, President of the Longview
Chamber. “We will have the chance to talk with Senator
Hutchison about the future of transportation projects, for example, at a time when
How can you register?
Registration is available online
at www.longviewchamber.com or you can contact Kelly Hall
at president@longviewtx.com or (903)237-4000.
Longview Chamber of Commerce and
help strengthen the local economy. These projects provide jobs and bring new money into Longview.
These grants are funded by Community
Development Block Grants from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through the City of
Longview Housing and Community
Development. Applicants may request up to $15,000 in matching grant money that will be paid as reimbursement after a project is completed.
Dianne Swank
Suzanne Cook & Company
Tim Vaughn
TVaughn Builders, LLC
Kelly Hall
Longview Chamber of Commerce
Jill Berney
Longview Regional Medical Center
Pat Britton
“We hope to help three major projects in
The Façade Improvement Grant program
Chamber of Commerce core competency to
David McWhorter
Gans & Smith Insurance Company
Eastman Chemical Company
the Main Street District this year,” said
is a part of the Longview Main Street and
Richard Andrews
Richard Andrews Consulting
Citizens National Bank
reaching a crisis situation.”
they are open to receive applications
for 2011-2012 Façade Improvement Grants.
Hugman Architecture & Constructions, Inc.
Brad Tidwell
transportation funding is
Main Street Program Matches Your Dollars ongview Main Street announced that
Dr. Dale Lunsford
LeTourneau University
Anne Hugman
matters that affect the business
TRIP SPONSORS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Paul Anderson Senior Vice President of the Longview Main Street Manager. “If we can help two with $15,000 each and a third
with $10,000 it will be a significant benefit for Downtown Longview.”
Cathy Cace
Johnny Cace’s Seafood & Steak House
Jon Cox
STEMCO
Jeremy DuMond
U.S. Steel Tubular Products
John Ray
Lively Cadillac GMC
Shelby Snell
Oleum Operating Company
Dave Spurrier
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
The FIG Program helps owners with
buildings inside the Main Street district
APPOINTED DIRECTORS
necessary the façade on their building.
Suzanne Cook & Company
restore, repair and even rebuild if
Suzanne Cook
Grant requests smaller than $10,000 can be submitted but the minimum at this time is
$5,000 Anderson said. Interested owners or tenants on behalf of the owner can contact the Longview Main Street Office at 903237-4041 and ask for Paul Anderson. www.longviewtx.com
Keith Honey
Voting Member – LEDCO
Brett Lindig
SYSCO Food Services, LLC
Mayor Jay Dean City of Longview
Judge Bill Stoudt Gregg County
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Strengthening a Strong Economy
STAFF
Kelly Hall President 903-237-4004 president@longviewtx.com Paul Anderson Sr. Vice President 903-237-4041 lcvb@longviewtx.com
Elaine Reynolds VP Downtown Development 903-237-4040 downtown@longviewtx.com Leska Parker Chief Operating Officer 903-237-4010 bmanager@longviewtx.com Mary Whitton
Community Development Director
903-237-4003 programs@longviewtx.com Mitzi Barnes Convention Sales & Services Coordinator Executive Director East Texas Outdoor EXPO 903-753-3281 projects@longviewtx.com
Missy Saunders Promotions and Events Manager 903-237-4000 promotions@longviewtx.com
Diana Northcutt Community Development Coordinator 903-237-4029 development@longviewtx.com Lisa Null Membership Services Clerk 903-237-4013 membership@longviewtx.com
Annual Banquet set for Jan. 17 at MCAC continued from p. 1 the Chamber office at
be presented to Large Business of the Year
After the PRIMETIME reception, the dinner
of the Year, and the Chairman’s Award
903-237-4000.
program will begin and Thom Singer will
will be presented.
Limited seating is still available by
provide a keynote
contacting the Chamber office at 903-237-
professional speaker,
online at www.longviewchamber.com.
address. Singer is a
4000 or by registering with payment
sales trainer and the
author of eight books on the power of
business relationships
Tables of 8 are available for $600 or $500, Thom Singer Keynote Speaker
and networking, and presentation skills. He
as well as individual tickets for $50 for
members. The Board of Directors looks forward to celebrating with you!
has spent over 20 years in sales, marketing,
Sponsored by:
and business development roles with major corporations. In addition to Singer’s
keynote address, the 2011 and 2012 Board
of Directors will be recognized, awards will
The Chairman’s Club
Platinum
Gold Silver
Kim Droege Executive Director Keep Longview Beautiful 903-212-4552 klb@longviewtx.com
Margie Harris Tourism Services Manager 903-753-3281 info@longviewtx.com
Carrie Fisher Director of First Impressions 903-237-4000 info1@longviewtx.com Katie Reynolds Special Events Assistant 903.753-3281 Ext 215 assistant@longviewtx.com
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and Manufacturer of the Year, Ambassador
www.longviewtx.com
Promoting the Community
Volunteers Put Their Shoulders to the Main Street Wheel Susan Mazarakes-Gill, Chairman Economic Restructuring ifteen committed volunteers and three staff members Committee; Jim Hughey, Chairman Organization of One Hundred Acres of Heritage Main Street are Committee; Gary Ford, Chairman Promotion Committee; working together to bring new life into Downtown Cynthia Mills, Chairman Longview, and the evidence o one else will save your Main Street. Design Committee; Victoria of this work is clearly seen Local leaders must have the will and Ashworth, Teresa Crisler, throughout the district. Holly Forbes, Shawn Hara, There is a truism in Main desire to mobilize local resources and Shirley Hook, Keith Lloyd, Street teaching that says, Jerry Russell, Jim Tachias, “Every successful Main talent…by fostering and demonstrating and Darrell Rachels. City Street program is the result community involvement and commitment to Council Liaison is Wayne of a committed volunteer Frost and staff includes corps that plans, implements the revitalization effort. Elaine Reynolds, Paul and nurtures the effort.” Anderson, and Kelly Hall. Longview’s Main Street program is very fortunate to With support on administrative duties, the advisory have in its advisory board people who are fully dedicated board carries the bulk of the responsibility to create the to transforming Downtown Longview into an annual plan and see that it is executed. A big thank you economically vital and fun place to spend time. needs to be said by all to each of these volunteers that take The members of the board for 2012-2013 are: Kim Droege, Chairman; Jeanie Anderson, Secretary/Treasurer; the time for this important objective.
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Promoting the Community
New Signs Help Visitors Find Their Way
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y the time this issue of the Longview Progress Report is printed and distributed, the first group of new road and pedestrian signs will be at work in Longview. It’s called wayfinding or maybe it is way finding, and what it says is what it does. Wayfinding projects are what cities do to help visitors and newcomers find their way to important public facilities, locations and buildings in the city. Three years ago Longview Chamber of Commerce and the City of Longview partnered up to initiate an effective plan to have way finding signs installed throughout the city. In phase one The Chamber hired Babendure Design Group (BDG), a Dallas firm that specializes in urban graphic plan design and is expert in knowing the rules and guidelines required by the Texas Department of Transportation.
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Several meetings with BDG resulted in a Master Plan that was already in compliance and had the stamp of approval from TxDOT. The Urban Graphics Master Plan for Longview included schematic drawings for each type and size of sign that would be needed. It also had a city-wide map with a key for every location a sign might be placed. A detailed legend specified what message was on each sign. A commitee of Longview Main Street volunteers identified and selected locations for signs that help drivers coming from any direction to downtown Longview. This phase calls for 21 signs, 16 road signs and 5 pedestrian signs. The road signs will be at locations across the city and the pedestrian signs will be installed at five key locations downtown Longview.
www.longviewtx.com
Developing Community Leaders
Leadership Longview - Leaders on the Move
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ealth and Social Services was the topic for the December session of Leadership Longview. Sponsored by Longview Regional Medical Center, the 25 participants learned about the many excellent medical facilities and services that Longview has to offer. The day began with leadership skills training by John Grubbs with GCI, Inc. who spoke on the topic of Consensus Building for organizations. The morning sessions included presentations by Inman White, Executive Director of Community Healthcore and Psychiatrists Drs. David Brown and Dr. Wanda TerryNichols. The morning concluded with speakers from Community Healthcore in the departments of integrated
care and substance abuse services as well as Chris Hill from Personally Fit by Chris Hill. The lunch hour presentations were by Roxanne Stevenson with the Children’s Advocacy Center and Claire Hunter who talked about the upcoming Health Woman Wreath Run. Hospitals CEOs Ed Banos with Good Shepherd Medical Center and Jim Kendrick with Longview Regional Medical Center updated the class on healthcare reform issues. The final presentations of the afternoon centered on physical therapy options, updates on cardiovascular surgery options and the services of the East Texas Piney Woods Chapter by the American Red Cross.
The Leadership Longview Alumni Network will kick off the new year with an alumni event on Wednesday, February 22 called, “All About SYSCO” - an exclusive tour and luncheon hosted by the management and employees of SYSCO. Leadership Longview alumni will enjoy a tour of the SYSCO plant and be treated to lunch at the state-of-the-art facility. There is no cost to current paid Alumni members and only $20 for non-members. Event invitations will be mailed in mid-January.
www.longviewtx.com
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Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings
Rick Grisham State Farm Rick Grisham State Farm is located at 2393 H.G. Mosley Pkwy., Building 3, Ste. 101. Call 903-759-6962.
StreamFlo
Longview Vault
Stream Flo USA is located at 701-A Glencrest Lane. Call 903-234-1880.
Longview Vault is located at 2350 W. Marshall Ave. Call 903-669-1884.
Cheeburger Cheeburger
Care First Medical
Redneck Rockstar Boutique
Cheeburger Cheeburger is located at 3407 N. Fourth St. Suite 101. Call 903-663-8600.
Care First Medical Center is located at 101 W. Hawkins Pkwy., Suite 7. Call 903-343-8355.
Redneck Rockstar Boutique & Salon is located at 2302 Gilmer Road, Suite 200. Call 903-720-2185.
WOODS CHIROPRACTIC Woods Chiropractic is located at 702 W. Main St. Suite B in Hallsville. Call 903-668-2787.
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G ENGHIS G RILL Genghis Grill is located at 310 E. Loop 281. Call 903-686-0083.
www.longviewtx.com
Gym University Gym University is located at 4300 N. US Hwy. 259. Call 903-663-0770.
Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings
ANYTIME APPLIANCE Anytime Appliance is located at 2306 B. Gilmer Road. Call 903-297-4376.
World Finance Loans & Tax Service World Finance Loans & Tax Service is located at 2153 Gilmer Road. Call 903-295-1891.
Color Me Happy Color Me Happy is located at 285 Kayla Lane. Call 903.238.9070
Sittin’ Pretty Sittin’ Pretty is located at 1825 Wellington. Call 903-663-7629.
J&B Food Market J & B Food Mart is located at1600 S. Green St. Call 903-235-4405.
RIVERS RECYCLING Rivers Recycling is located at 298 FM 1252 W. Call 817-349-6898.
www.longviewtx.com
Towne Oaks Towne Oaks & Towne Oaks North Apartments are located at 2108 Tryon Road. Call 903-757-3656.
Knowledge Nook Knowledge Nook is located at 114-A Johnston St. Call 903-753-8741.
Texas State Optical Texas State Optical is located at 103 W. Loop 281. Call 903-663-2020.
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Strengthening Our Local Economy
Outdoor Enthusiasts Help Longview ‘Build a Strong Economy’ with Annual EXPO
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he 30th Annual East Texas Outdoor Expo being held January 27-29, 2012, will continue to help create a strong economy for Longview as vendors park more than 150 boats, 100 RV/travel trailers, ATVs and watercrafts into the 60,000 square feet of viewing space provided by Maude Cobb Activity Center and Exhibit Hall. It’s not just motor sports who will be revving up their engines. More than 40 exhibitors will be offering camping gear, gift packages, and financing options on some of the bigger toys. The EXPO will have some new exhibitors this year such as, a paint ball shoot and laser shoot for the family. Zoo Dynamics is bringing in Long Horns, camels, and a bird exhibit along with the pony rides. A favorite activity for children will return this year with the KIDFISH tank. The KIDFISH Foundation, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to educating young anglers about the environment, conservation of natural resources and making outdoor memories for children and families, according to J.P. Brazeal, director. “We have been involved with the Longview show for several years and the participants continue to grow each year,” Brazeal said. “There is not a better feeling than seeing a young angler catch a big fish. Not only are the participants smiling, the parents are getting a big chuckle
also,” he said. “I think the parents have more fun than the children.” Bringing families together and helping themselves a little in the process may have been exactly what Dale Clark and Gene Brady, owners of Longview Marine, had in mind when they helped start the annual boat show in 1982. With the help of volunteers from the Longview Chamber of Commerce, local vendors found a way to showcase their merchandise in a public forum. The earliest exhibits were primarily boats and yachts from dealers within the community. The expo has since grown to become the largest boat and travel Expo east of I-35. Vendors from a 60-mile radius travel to the heart of Texas Lake Country because of the long-standing tradition of participation and support they know they will find in Longview. Committee Chair Cliff Hale said this group has been planning this event for the last nine months. Doors will open from noon to 8 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Daily prices are $6 for adults, $2 for children ages 6 to 12 and 5 and younger get in for free. Admission is good for both the Activity Center and the Exhibit Hall. Visit www.easttexasoutdoorexpo.com or call Mitzi Barnes at 903-237-4000.
Save the Dates AlleyFest Business EXPO May 11-13, 2012 10 January/February
May 1, 2012 www.longviewtx.com
Strengthening our Local Economy
The BUZZ on Retail Development THE IMPACT OF SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE ECONOMY Small businesses are responsible for: 52 percent of the all U.S. sales and 21 percent of all manufactured U.S. exports. 44 percent of all sales in the country. Employment 54.4 million people, 57.3 percent of the private Diana Northcutt workforce. Community Employment Development For every 100 Coordinator individuals directly employed at a U.S. regional shopping center, an additional 20 to 30 jobs are supported in the community due to multiplier effects. -ICSC Research
Social Media As of September 30, 2011, 63.2% of U.S. shopping centers had a Facebook page (up from 29.2% in Q1 2010) and 53.9% were using Twitter to reach their shoppers (up from 27.4% in Q1 2010) -Alexander Babbage, Inc., U.S. Consumer Spending Consumer spending accounts for approximately 70% of U.S. gross domestic product and is the primary driver of the country’s economic well being. -U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Innovation: Small firms account for 41% of U.S. corporate patents. U.S. Dept. of Commerce.
WHAT OUR MEMBERS ARE SAYING … Fleur Décor Fleur Décor is a charming home décor store located downtown. It showcases wall art, hand-painted furniture and unique gifts. Emily Thomas, owner, said, “I joined the Chamber to get my store’s name out there. I wanted to get the scoop on local events and have the opportunity to network.” Emily recently teamed up with another Chamber member, Morgan Abigail for a progressive open house. Both stores agreed that teaming with another store owner helped reach customers they wouldn’t have before. If you are looking for unique home décor, check out Fleur Décor.
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Fish City Grill Fish City Grill is the newest restaurant Diana Northcutt in town. They will offer chalk board Community specials that will include Crab and Development Shrimp Stuffed Lemon Sole, buerre blanc Coordinator sauce over garlic mashed with arugala Longview Chamber of salad. Commerce Jim Simon is the general manager for 410 N. Center St. Fish City Grill. Fish City Grill will be Longview, TX 75601 Tel: 903-237-4029 receiving seafood shipments three times a development@ week. Soups and dressings are also made longviewtx.com in house. www.longviewtx.com The Longview Progress Report 11
Providing Networking Opportunities
Health Care Brings Over $2 Billion to Local Economy Country Club from 11:30a.m. – 1:00p.m. While we salute n the Longview trade area the health care industry represents over 23% of the current work force and brings the entire healthcare community, our focus will be on three special individuals. These individuals have been in well over 2 billion dollars into our local nominated by their peers, patients, and economy each year. The Health Care family. A nominating committee then industry plays an important role in the narrowed the competition down to three in Longview economy! each category of Healthcare Professional, Each of us is touched by the Health Care Volunteer, and the Dr. Sam Mack Lifetime industry in different ways. As employers Achievement Award. The chamber we want access to quality care takers and membership then voted on the final hospitals to ensure our employees and their selections. Please join us as we celebrate families have the highest quality of care their remarkable accomplishments and and are able to return to work. As parents, Dr. Lynn Fitzgerald, with past Chamber Board president Anne contributions to our community. Call 903daughters and sons, we want the finest Hugman, receives the Healthcare 237-4000 to make your reservations today. health care system available to treat our Professional Award last year. When promoting Longview as a loved ones. destination community to live, work and play we can THANK YOU! The Longview Chamber of Commerce seeks to say those two simple words, “thank you”, to all of proudly boast about our Trade Area’s Health Care facilities and providers! the men and women who make up the healthcare profession in Gregg County. The Salute to Healthcare Presenting awards luncheon is on Wednesday, March 28, at Pinecrest Sponsor:
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Chamber Exceeds Goal During Inaugural Total Resource Campaign campaign was Keith Honey with AEP/SWEPCO, followed aking Care of Business” is exactly what a group of by Dan Droege with First Bank and Trust East Texas and volunteers achieved in the last quarter of 2011! More Pat Watson with Good Shepherd Health System. than 75 dedicated chamber members participated in the Dr. Lunsford would also like to thank the Vice-Chairs inaugural Total Resource Campaign, which raised over that served in the campaign and created the teams of $276,000 to support future events, programs and hardworking volunteers. initiatives. The goal for the Those Vice-Chairs were campaign was set at $250,000. Rogers Pope, Jr. with Texas “The Chamber is extremely Bank and Trust, Dr. James thankful to the volunteers and Wilcox with Longview sponsors who made the Independent School District, outstanding success of this Ken Cunningham and campaign possible,” remarks Temeka Jeter with Good Dr. Dale Lunsford, President Shepherd Health System, of LeTourneau University and David McWhorter with Gans 2011 TRC Chairman. “The Pat Watson Keith Honey Dan Droege Good Shepherd & Smith Insurance Agency, AEP/SWEPCO First Bank & Trust support provided through Health System and Darwin Winfield with East Texas this campaign will advance the Chamber’s Atmos Energy. strategic initiatives throughout 2012 and lay the Based on the 2011 results, plans are already underway groundwork for future advancement.” A full list of for the 2012 campaign and volunteers are already supporters can be found on the insert of this publication. committing to participate. If you are interested in being a While every volunteer had a significant contribution to part of this exciting process, please contact Leska Parker at the campaign total, three volunteers were recognized for bmanager@longviewtx.com or by phone at 903-237-4010. their extraordinary impact. The top producer in the 12 January/February www.longviewtx.com
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Promoting the Community
Anniversaries J-W Operating Company
January ‘12 - 25 YEARS
J-W Power Company – District-04
Pizza King
January ‘12 - 1 YEAR Big Papa’s Liquor Beer & Wine C. Wright’s Machine Tool, Inc. Crossland All-in-One Storage DRILL TOOLS, LLC
February ‘12 - 1 YEAR
J-W Power Company – District-11 J-W Power Company – Manufacturing Plant
Home Plus Floors Kent Phillips, Attorney National Truck Repair
Cavender’s Boot City Just Store It
T & Billing Company
Merchant Payment Systems
Transit Mix
Prudential Preferred Properties
January ‘12 - 10 YEARS
Southwest Restaurant & Beverage Solutions
AMBUCS of Longview
R K Productions Select-A-Pro Marketing - Mindi Turner TLC Office Systems
Arc of Gregg County
February ‘12 - 5 YEARS
January ‘12 - 15 YEARS
Walmart Supercenter #3828
McKaig Chevrolet Buick
February ‘12 -10 YEARS
Verizon Wireless Longview Loop P342601
January ‘12 - 20 YEARS
Southside Bank – Kroger Branch
January ‘12 - 5 YEARS
Coldwell Banker Lenhart Properties - Vicki Adcock
Southside Bank – Super 1 Branch
Gap Broadcasting/KNUE/KISX/ KTYL/KKTX/KDOR
Prestige Imaging Center
Cohort Energy J-W Gathering Company
February ‘12 -15 YEARS February ‘12 - 20 YEARS
J-W Measurement Company
Stifel Nicolaus & Company, Inc.
New Members Bronco Oilfield Services Wes Stephens 5175 Whitehurst Drive Longview, TX 75602 (903) 553-0037
Plano Marine of East Texas Benny Ray 1705 E. Whaley Longview, TX 75602 (903) 753-3515
Texas State Optical Helen Wallace 103 W. Loop 281 Ste. 450 Longview, TX 75605 (903) 663-2020
Vista College Timothy Armstrong 1905 W Loop 281 Ste 21 Longview, TX 75604 (903) 704-0544
J & B Food Mart Anita Bhatoya 1600 S. Green Longview, TX 75602 (903) 235-4405
Rivers Recycling Jeff Craine 298 FM 1252 W Kilgore, TX 75662 (903) 349-6898
The Henry Firm, PC David Henry P.O. Box 3427 Longview, TX 75606 (903) 753-6760
Woods Chiropractic C. J. Luttrell P.O. Box 296 Hallsville, TX 75650 (903) 668-2787
Behavioral Hospital of Longview Lori Lloyd P.O. Box 3822 Longview, TX 75605 (903) 291-3456
Rubber Lining Specialists, LLC Rene’ Naquin 140 Shady Brook Lane Longview, TX 75601 (409) 745-4696
Towne Oaks & Towne Oaks North Apartments Amanda Jones 2501 N. Eastman Road, Bldg 4 Longview, TX 75605 (903)
World Finance Loans & Tax Service Delois Bonner 2153 Gilmer Road Longview, TX 75604 (903) 295-1891
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Developing Community Leaders
Chamber Names Ambassadors of the Month Name: Cynthia Bell Employer: RK Productions, Advertising Position: Marketing and Advertising How long have you been an Ambassador? over 6 years What do you enjoy most about being an Ambassador? I enjoy meeting business owners and learning about the products and services they bring to the community. I enjoy networking with other business professionals.
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Cynthia Bell
How has being an Ambassador helped your business? It is a wonderful opportunity to reach out to the community and help new and established businesses grow and prosper.
Name: Dawn Rader Employer: LaQuinta Inns & Suites I-20 Position: Director of Sales How long have you been an Ambassador? 4 months What do you enjoy most about being an Ambassador? I enjoy the opportunity to network and introduce our LaQuinta Inns & Suites I-20 to area businesses while helping promote economic goodwill and awareness in our community to new and existing business developments throughthe Chamber.
www.longviewtx.com
Dawn Rader
How has being an Ambassador helped your business? I have been given the perfect networking opportunity to promote the value and benefits of staying in our beautiful accommodations.
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