January/February 2011 Vol. 5 Issue 1
Don’t Miss…
Chamber Launches New App for Members, p. 6
Chamber of Commerce J Convention and Visitors Bureau J Downtown Development
Also in this issue… LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT 3 CVB TRAINS IN BEAUMONT
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29TH ANNUAL BOAT, RV, CAMPING EXPO JAN. 28-30
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GO GREEN TEAM TAKES OVER LONGVIEW SCHOOLS
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FAÇADE GRANT IMPROVEMENT APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
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LEADERSHIP LONGVIEW
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CHARLES MARSHALL TO SPEAK AT CHAMBER BANQUET
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he Longview Chamber of Commerce is in the final stages of planning for
Gregg County Days-Austin 2011.
This year we are teaming up with the
Tyler and Kilgore Chambers to maximize our impact at the State Capitol. All three chambers will work together for our
legislative briefings at the Capitol as well as an evening reception.
This trip gives you the opportunity to
Trip At A Glance:
Monday, February 28 7:00 a.m. - Bus leaves Longview Afternoon Legislative Briefings at Capitol Evening Reception Tuesday, March 1 TAB Breakfast Picture at the Capitol Meetings with State Representatives
speak one on one with your state leaders. There are a number of registration packages you can choose from.
Early registration is almost over. It ends
Departments RIBBON-CUTTINGS
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Gregg County Days - Austin 2011
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ANNIVERSARIES
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NEW MEMBERS
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CALENDAR
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January 14, 2011. Give us a call to find out more at 903.237.4029 or go to
www.longviewchamber.com.
Public Policy Statements: The Chamber’s Business Advocacy
Immigration • Support a phased approach to immigration
Committee has worked hard to compile a list of
reform that centers on border security, interior
our top priorities that we will take with us to
enforcement and legal immigration process.
Gregg County Days. Below is just a taste of our Public Policy Statements for 2011. For the complete list, visit www.longviewchamber.com.
Education and Workforce • Support reducing current unfunded mandates and limit future unfunded mandates.
Economic Development Longview Progress Report is published by:
• Support continued regulation of electricity in
• Shift the funding emphasis from the backside to a front-end model.
the Longview area. • Support continued strengthening of the 4A410 N. Center Street / Longview, TX 75601 903-237-4000 / www.longviewtx.com
4B, .5-cent sales tax to promote economic development.
Taxes & Spending • Support elimination or reduction of local inventory taxes.