Longview Progress Report (March-April 2010)

March/April 2010 Vol. 4 Issue 2

Don’t Miss…

LP recognizes community leaders, p. 14

Chamber of Commerce J Convention and Visitors Bureau J Downtown Development

Also in this issue…

REPRESENTING OUR MEMBERS — FROM THE PRESIDENT

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BUSINESS PROFILE — EASTMAN CREDIT UNION

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BUSINESS EXPO SET FOR MAY 5

FRIDAY BROWN BAG SERIES

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PRIME TIME UPDATE

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LONGVIEWTEXASEVENTS.COM KEEPS HAPPENINGS IN ORDER 8 BUSINESS EXPERT JOHN 13

get the opportunity to meet with

to face, to talk about the issues that affect their businesses every day.

This year’s DC Fly-In will be May 17-

19. The Longview Partnership Business Advocacy team is already hard at work scheduling tours and meetings with officials and their staff in the

2010 Salute to Healthcare Awards presented by the Longview Partnership

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hey are individuals, institutions, professionals, students, and

volunteers who have made an

extraordinary impact on the Gregg

County healthcare community. Please join the Longview Partnership on Wednesday, March 10, as we honor three deserving

nominees whose acts of service represent a dedication to excellence in their area of expertise.

congressional office building. Meetings

Departments RIBBON CUTTINGS

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very other year Chamber members

their representatives in Washington, face

DOWNTOWN MARKET JOINS

BECKETT TO VISIT LETU

Washington D.C. Fly-In 2010 Registration Underway

with Congressman Louis Gohmert and 10-11

ANNIVERSARIES AND NEW MEMBERS

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BANQUET RECAP

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CALENDAR

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Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn are planned.

The LP staff, along with the Business

Advocacy team, will draft a list of key

three categories: Healthcare Professional,

with background information to review

Award winner.

business issues. You will be equipped

and even add to before the Fly-In begins.

This information will help you in your conversations with representatives.

Registration is underway already and

Longview Progress Report is published by:

will continue through April 15th. Call

Kelly Hall at 903.237.4004 or Amy Tatum at 903.237.4029 for more information

regarding hotel and travel arrangements.

410 N. Center Street / Longview, TX 75601 903-237-4000 / www.longviewtx.com

Award presentations will be made in

Volunteer, and Lifetime Achievement

Presenting sponsors for our first annual

awards luncheon are Good Shepherd

Medical Center and Longview Regional Medical Center. The awards luncheon will be held at Pinecrest Country Club

from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 for Chamber members and $45 for non-

members. Register by calling 903.237.4000 or e-mailing info1@longviewtx.com.

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From the President

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Representing Our Members development. Our 2010 Business Plan

he economic landscape continues to

Shane Best

stagnant.

economic times in East Texas, while others believe we look

We will continue to rely on

Texas Bank & Trust

about what we’re doing right, and

Johnny Cace’s Seafood & Steak House

rosy compared to

candid feedback from our members

and country. Regardless of

what we need to improve for your

communities across the state

Cathy Cace Jon Cox

benefit. We know the business

your opinion, there is no Longview Partnership is

Good Shepherd Health System

attacking, rather than remaining

argue we’re in tough

pivotal year, and the

Edward Banos

reflects this attitude of advancing and

change as we begin 2010. Some would

doubt that 2010 will be a

Richard Andrews

LEDCO Past Chairman

Kelly Hall LP President

STEMCO LP

environment looks very different

Dr. Julie Fowler

today than it did years and even

months ago, but we are taking our

committed to providing the leadership and

cue on tackling the coming year from our

success of our community.

and creative businesses that will emerge

members; it is the committed, confident

support which will be critical to the future Our focus this year is simple: to

serve and support members and to help you thrive. This is no time to

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approach is to advocate on behalf of

on behalf of our members, to be aggressive and innovative.

maintain the status quo, and our

our members, to be aggressive and innovative. This means revamping

Anne Hugman

his is no time to maintain the status quo, and our approach is to advocate

Wes Jones

Spring Hill ISD

Jim Kendrick

Longview Regional Medical Center

David McWhorter

strongest in the coming months and

critical issues such as downtown

you succeed. Here is to an extraordinary

redevelopment, advocacy and retiree

Keith Honey

AEP Southwestern Electric Power Company Hugman Architecture & Construction

programs to ensure they have impact for every single participant, focusing on

Kilgore College - Longview

years, and we look forward to helping 2010.

Gans & Smith Insurance Agency Inc.

Dr. Dale Lunsford

LeTourneau University

KNOW THE ISSUES. TAKE ACTION.

Randy Oertel

Advocacy is a top priority in 2010 at the Longview Partnership because what affects your company affects our entire community. That’s why we’ve revamped www.longviewvotes.com. This website is focused solely on the political issues that affect your business every day from health care to transportation. You’ll be able to find the latest political news as well as the voting records of your representatives. Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to tell your representatives exactly what’s on your mind. Watch for letters, posted on the website, that you can have sent directly to your representatives in Austin and D.C. LongviewVotes.com is your one-stop resource to national, state, and local issues.

Let your voice be heard.

www.LongviewVotes.com www.longviewtx.com

LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.

Darrell Rachels

Eastman Chemical Company, Texas Operations

Dave Spurrier

Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

ADVISORY DIRECTORS

Maxey Cerliano

Gregg County Sheriff

Charles Ireland

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA

Judge Bill Stoudt Gregg County

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Promoting the Community

STAFF Kelly Hall President 903-237-4004 president@longviewtx.com Paul Anderson Sr. Vice President 903-753-3281 lcvb@longviewtx.com Elaine Reynolds VP Downtown Development 903-237-4040 downtown@longviewtx.com Leska Parker Business Manager 903-237-4010 bmanager@longviewtx.com Mary Whitton Program Coordinator 903-237-4003 programs@longviewtx.com Mitzi Barnes Special Projects Coordinator 903-237-4021 projects@longviewtx.com Amy Tatum Community Development Coordinator 903-237-4029 community@longviewtx.com

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Business Profile: Eastman Credit Union

hartered in 1934, Eastman Credit following areas: Business Share Accounts, Union began business by offering Beyond Free Checking with Interest, individuals one type of Business Insured savings account and Money Market Account, two types of loans.

Investment Certificates, Since this time, ECU Traditional Business has matured into a fullLoans, ECU Visa Credit service financial Cards, Online and institution, dedicated to Mobile Services. providing memberECU strives to be the Eastman Credit Union Staff: From L to R: Nancy owners a wide range of Moseley, Becky Thomas, Amy Slaback, Jenny preferred financial financial products and Myers, April Ferguson, Terry Payne, Troy institution of eligible Neuman, Lisa Godfrey, Carla Dixon, Gina services at an member-owners by McDonald, Darla Rogers, Carmen Lopez. exceptional value. providing financial ECU is now able to offer membership to products and services which add superior anyone who lives, works, worships, value to their lives. attends school or owns/operates a According to Assistant Branch Manager business in Gregg and Harrison counties as Carla Dixon, “Membership in the well as several areas in Tennessee, Virginia, Longview Chamber facilitates connections Arkansas and South Carolina. with other local businesses and enhances ECU has 408 employees and offers ECU’s visibility within the Longview business products or services in the business community.”

The Chairman’s Club

Platinum Silver

Elton Taylor, Jr. Membership Services Coordinator 903-237-4013 membership@longviewtx.com Elena Guilbeau Convention Sales Manager 903-753-3281 meetings@longviewtx.com Margie Harris Tourism Services Manager 903-753-3281 info@longviewtx.com Carrie Fisher Receptionist 903-237-4000 info1@longviewtx.com

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Strengthening the Local Economy

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Chamber EXPO to Increase Visibility for Businesses

f you're in need of increased visibility and better

relationships with the Longview business community,

then the 14th Annual

hosting its largest Business After Hours networking event of the year, featuring refreshments from area restaurants and caterers looking to

promote their services to our

Longview Chamber of

community's businesses.

Commerce Business EXPO is

Don't miss out on what

where you need to be. On

Tuesday, May 4, Maude Cobb

may be the biggest

will be abuzz with a full day

showcase your products and

opportunity in 2010 to

Convention Activity Center

services to company decision

of phenomenal business-to-

makers here in Longview.

business networking to grow

Exhibitor rates are discounted

your business.

for Chamber members ($350);

The EXPO Hall will open at

however, the general public is

1:00pm, following the 2010

invited to also participate

Small Business Awards /

2009-10 Leadership Longview

Graduation, and will remain open to the general public until 5:00pm. From 5:00-7:00pm, the Chamber will be

($500).

For more information on Business EXPO 2010, visit

www.longviewbusiness.com or call 903.237.4000.

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Promoting the Community

Keep Longview Beautiful Springing into Action

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LB Volunteers are keeping busy with a full calendar of events this spring. Take a look and see how you can get involved!

April 10th – Great American Cleanup: The annual spring Citywide cleanup is held in conjunction with Keep America Beautiful’s initiative, the Great American Cleanup. Kickoff is at the City of Longview Public Library with a reporting party to follow.

Supplies, lunch, and a volunteer thank you gift will be provided.

Call 903.237.4029 to find out how to be a volunteer and/or sponsor.

April 16th – Arbor Day Celebration: This year’s celebration and program will be held at Valley View Elementary and includes a tree planting ceremony.

April 22ndEarth Day/Annual Banquet: KLB’s annual banquet will be held on Earth Day this year. We will also celebrate by providing educational goodie bags for area students teaching them the importance of taking care of our planet.

April 24th- Kids Fest at Longview Mall: KLB volunteers will be handing out educational coloring books to kids at this year’s Kids Fest. We will be there from 10a.m. – noon that day.

Stop by and see us!

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SUMMERTIME FUN —

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AlleyFest, A Real East Texas Celebration

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Downtown Longview — Something New!

lleyFest celebrates 32 years of festival fun in downtown Longview. Set for June 4 – 6, 2010, AlleyFest will take place on the streets of Longview’s historic Main Street district in downtown.

Alley Art, the event that started AlleyFest, will offer a wide range of original work, quality handmade crafts, and new fine artists with some exceptional work. Artisans bring their pottery, paintings, drawings, sculptures and much more.

Music Fest presents Friday night’s headline entertainment, Little Texas.

Longview natives Duane Propes and Porter Howell talk about the newest studio album. “The title track of our newest studio album is a song called "Missing Years," and its message is that no matter where you wind up in life, your home town, your family and the people who shaped your life are really the essence of who you are. So no matter how far away from Longview we've travelled since our last show in '91, the spirit of the music has always come from roots set deep in that

he Spring Brown Bag lunch concert series resumes Friday, March 26 and runs each Friday through May 7 with the exception of Good Friday. The event is held at Heritage Plaza, at the corner of Green and Methvin Street downtown.

A new feature to Brown Bag lunch concert series will be the addition of the Downtown Market. This new initiative comes from the Main Street Promotions Committee who is in charge of promoting downtown as the center of commerce, culture, and community life for residents and visitors alike. Select vendors offering local products, fresh fruits, flowers and plants www.longviewtx.com

red dirt. Just being in Longview always recharges our batteries, so we have a feeling this will be one of our best shows in years.” Saturday night’s headline entertainment is the legendary, classic rock band, Blue Oyster Cult. Classic hits include “Don’t Fear the Reaper,” “Godzilla” and “Burnin’ for You”.

Alley Run features a new course, medals, prizes, and T shirts. The race will begin and end at Heritage Plaza. Alley Run 10k and 5k routes begin at Heritage Plaza at the corner of Green and Methvin Streets in Downtown Longview and wind through the downtown area and the historic Nugget Hill neighborhood.

Kids Fest is open on Saturday and Sunday with FREE activities for children of all ages including a Performance Stage where talent is abundant with a variety of music and performing selections. Kids Fest activities will center on creative hands-on projects in keeping with the festivals focus on celebrating the arts in East Texas.

For more information about AlleyFest, visit www.alleyfest.org

will give our guests in downtown a chance to make purchases from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Brown Bag concert series will feature entertainment on the plaza from noon to 1 p.m. Relax and listen, bring a friend, a lawn chair and your favorite sandwich and enjoy an entertaining Friday lunch in the plaza showcasing quality entertainment.

The Friday lunch concert series features something for every musical taste.

The Brown Bag lunch concert series and the Downtown Market promotes the community by attracting people to downtown while inviting those who work downtown to remain for lunch programs.

Providing Networking Opportunities

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Prime Time Update

he Longview Partnership hosted

its first PRIME TIME networking

event during the pre-event reception

held just before the Annual Banquet in January. This was an opportunity to showcase the businesses who joined the Chamber during the November

2009 membership event as well as the companies that provided the

volunteers who recruited new

members during the three-day event.

After receiving such great feedback

the 2010 calendar year as well as their sponsors will have the

opportunity to set-up a FREE piped and draped display. If you know a business that needs to join the

Longview Chamber, successfully recruit them and a FREE space

display at next year's banquet is

yours. Additionally, members will be able to purchase a piped and draped display space for $250.00

For more information on the 2011

from our membership, the Partnership

PRIME TIME networking event,

networking reception prior to the 2011

Elton Taylor by e-mail at

will be hosting another PRIME TIME

Annual Banquet on Thursday, January

20. All new members who join during

contact Member Services Coordinator membership@longviewtx.com or call 903.237.4013.

www.longviewtx.com

UPCOMING EVENTS WITH THE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU Alert Academy Conference Baptist Calvary Temple Assembly Classic Arms Gun & Knife Show East Texas Treasure Hunters Association Feminar 2010 Texas District Ministers Conference Zonta Antique Show

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Strengthening the Local Economy

LongviewTexasEvents.com keeps you current in town Is Your Event…

…happening in Longview or the immediate surrounding

area – Gregg County?

…open to the public and not a members-only event?

…one that has some interest to, or provides service for

visitors in Longview?

…a fund raiser but NOT a commercial sales event or

What Is a Pickled Frog Anyway?

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(Hint: You’ll soon find one in Downtown Longview) ontrary to popular belief, it’s not a toad steeped

in vinegar. It’s the newest addition to Downtown Longview. The Pickled Frog Grub and Pub is a

new eatery and sports bar which is located at 112 E. Tyler, in the former Texas Furniture location. They are slated to open in late spring or early summer.

Partners Judd Byrnes and Paul Hancock chose

have a commercial sales pitch?

downtown Longview as the site of their new restaurant

Online Calendar at www.LongviewTexasEvents.com.

the revitalization of downtown. They saw the potential of

Then your event belongs on the Longview Community

Sponsored by the Longview Convention and Visitors

Bureau, great pride is taken to keep the calendar up to date with the latest information on upcoming events in

Longview. Visit the online calendar and scroll through the months to obtain information on events throughout the

year. If you find an event that interests you, all you need to do is click on that event which will bring a pop-up window with detailed information about that event

including dates, times, costs and any other pertinent information to the event.

As part of its ongoing efforts to promote the online

calendar of events, LCVB places print ads in local and

regional publications. A strategically placed billboard at Spur 63 at Highway 80 encourages the public to explore

the online calendar and post their events, so that we may

because, as natives of Longview, they wanted to help in a growing downtown district in which to locate. The

opportunity to purchase the former Texas Furniture Store building turned out to be just what they needed. The 13,500 square foot building will house a full service

restaurant, sports bar and will feature live music on weekends. The Pickled Frog will be open Monday

through Saturday, and the menu will be similar to that of Dave & Buster’s with a Cajun theme.

According to Byrnes, the most challenging part of

bringing this new business to downtown Longview was, “Getting through all the necessary licenses and permits, what we thought would be a 60-90 day process ended taking about 18 months.”

The Pickled Frog received a matching grant from the

have a more complete listing of events in our area for our

Main Street Façade Improvement Grant Program to help

A big advantage is the direct access the public has to

and get signage. One Hundred Acres of Heritage Main

traveling guests as well as our local citizens.

placing events on the Longview Community Calendar.

People are urged to go to www.LongveiwTexasEvents.com to post their events. This website gives step by step

instructions, so that anyone is able to enter their events. It also provides guidelines for submitting events. These guidelines eliminate the possibility of people posting

events which are not in Longview or maybe inappropriate for the calendar.

If ever you are wondering what there is to do in

Longview, you need only go online and look at the calendar of events for Longview at www.LongviewTexasEvents.com.

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them complete the re-surfacing of the restaurant’s front Street receives Community Development Block Grant

funds through the City of Longview. Byrnes stated that the $15,000 matching grant played a big role in enabling them to completely restore the original look of the

building. He added “It was a tremendous help with a

project of this size.” The Pickled Frog Grub and Pub is one of two new restaurants opening in Downtown Longview

this spring. Since 2008, when Longview was recertified as an Urban Main Street City, downtown has welcomed 4

other new eateries. Downtown Longview is now more than ever the place to be.

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Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings

Longview is home to the largest Anytime Fitness franchise in the State of Texas. This first-class facility is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

AutoBody Express has moved from its longtime downtown Longview location to a spacious new facility in North Longview to better accommodate its growth.

Anytime Fitness is located at 1011 Wal St. Call 903.399.0774.

AutoBody Express is located at 3920 U.S. Hwy 259 N., Ste. A. Call 903.753.0324.

Community Connections, Longview's one-stop shop for social services, held an open house to showcase their facility and participating agencies.

The second location of Carmela Davis CPA recently opened in North Longview after completely rennovating the former Sign Pro building.

Community Connections is located at 501 Pine Tree Rd. Call 903.399.8482.

Carmela Davis CPA is located at 2304 Gilmer Rd. Call 903.297.5600.

First Bank & Trust East Texas held a holiday open house to celebrate their move to a new location at Bill Owens & H. G. Mosley Pkwys.

First Bank & Trust East Texas is located at 2395 H. G. Mosley Pkwy. Call 903.757.4000.

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Hope's Closet has moved from its W. Marshall Avenue location into the old Goody's building. A ribbon cutting was held as the store opened its doors for the very first time.

The Women's Center of East Texas can be reached at 903.295.7846. www.longviewtx.com

Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings

Allstate Agent John Wilson opened his office in 2009 and is on a mission to provide Longview area residents peace of mind through adequate coverage.

Polka Tots specializes in custom products and accessories for toddlers and infants as well as general embroidery applications.

Polka Tots is located at 1304 Reel Rd. Call 903.759.1950.

The John Wilson Agency is located at 2401 Judson Rd. Call 903.237.0145.

Two familiar names in insurance are now one. Rooker Downing & Booth Insurance Agency recently celebrated its first anniversary as a new company.

Stone Works recently unveiled its newly added showroom, which showcases more than just the quality flooring and stone products Longview's come to know.

Rooker Downing & Booth Insurance Agency is located at 1811 Judson Rd. Call 903.753.1005.

Stone Works is located at 4523 Judson Rd. Call 903.663.3344.

Dr. George Berry brings a new model of chiropractic care to Longview with Upper Cervical Health Centers of America.

Upper Cervical Health Centers of America is located at 1121 Evergreen St. 903.759.5567.

The U.S. Census Bureau is encouraging all citizens to be counted in 2010. In the coming months, hundreds of workers will be hired to ensure East Texans are counted.

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The Longview Partnership Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome the following new members: Fernbrook Park

Allstate Insurance – Richard Longacre Richard Longacre

512 Pine Tree Road

Kerri Lattery

2073 FM Road 2011

Frankie Parson-Riggins

(903)643-8888

Longview, TX 75605

110 Fountainbleau

Longview, TX 75603

Longview, TX 75604 (903) 297-5500

(903) 757-4758

Merry Maids

Candace Palmer

Dr. Jack P. Mitchell, PC

1316B US Hwy 42 S

Venous Laser Center of East Texas

(903) 295-0669

701 E Marshall Ave Ste 104

Olson Carpet Care

(903) 315-2860

White Oak, TX 75693

Charlotte Mitchell

2641 Bill Owens Parkway Longview, TX 75604 (903) 759-2533

Jerry Keaton

Longview, TX 75601

Kevin Olson

191 Dennard Drive

Longview, TX 75605 (903) 663-5412

March 2010 One Year

Anniversaries Ten Years

April 2010

One Year

Fastop Foods

Brookshire’s Food Store

Glass Doctor of Longview

Pink Crown Farms

Coyle’s Pest Control

Organization

PuroClean

AbleCare Home Health

Aerosmith Aviation, Inc. The Office Center, Inc.

Greener Days LawnScaping Cherokee Club, Inc.

Capital One Bank

Fifteen Years Trinity Rail

Buckner Children & Family Services

Twenty-Five Years

PM Enterprises, LLC

Bearing Service & Supply

Five Years

Fifty-Five Years

VIP Technologies, Inc.

Contractor’s Supplies, Inc. Morgan Willeford D.D.S.

San Dunn Enterprises

USS Forrestal Memorial

East Texas Radio Gorup

Key Creative

East Texas Copy Systems

Allstate Insurance Corp. /Mikel Long Insurance BancorpSouth –

Hawkins Branch

Equipment Depot of Longview

Pro Com Solutions /PCS

Ten Years

Twenty Years

John A. Cotton CPA

Mueller Supply Company Twenty-Five Years

East Texas Professional Credit Union

The Sandlot/Stan’s Sandlot

Fifty Years Gregg-Tex Asphalt Inc.

Legacy Hospice – Longview

Fifty-Five Years Rader Funeral

LLC

Candlewood Suites

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Five Years

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Home/Rosewood Park Cemetery

Promoting the Community

LETU to Feature Business Expert John D. Beckett on April 13

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eTourneau University will host national business expert and author John D. Beckett at a public luncheon at noon Tuesday, April 13, in the Memorial Student Center Third Floor, on the Longview campus, 2100 S. Mobberly Ave. Tickets for the luncheon are $15 per person and must be reserved by calling Stacie Francis at (903) 233-3610 by April 10.

Beckett is the chairman of R.W. Beckett Corporation and speaks nationally on the future of business in the United States. A native of Ohio, Beckett earned his bachelor’s degree in economics and mechanical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1960. Following three years in the aerospace industry, Beckett joined the family business his father, Reginald W. Beckett, founded in 1937. Two years later, John Beckett assumed the role of president after his father died of a sudden heart attack on his way to work.

Through tumultuous years including market swings due to political decisions such as the Arab oil embargo of the 1970s and the OPEC-induced oil shock of the 1980s, Beckett persevered and grew, adapting with changes in the

marketplace and a firm confidence that “God was bigger than the Middle East crisis.”

Today, what started as a family business in the basement of a small home in Elyria, Ohio, is now America’s premier manufacturer of oil and gas burners for residential and commercial markets. Beckett guided the business to worldwide leadership in its industry with sales of nearly $100 million, with 600 employees.

Beckett has also written two books about business.

“Loving Monday: Succeeding in Business Without Selling Your Soul” was published in 1998 and has been translated into 16 languages. “Mastering Monday: A Practical Guide to Integrating Faith and Work” was published in 2006.

Beckett helped found and continues to serve as board chairman of a national prayer organization known as Intercessors for America. He also is a founding board member of The King’s College in New York City and serves on the board of Campus Crusade for Christ International. The Christian Broadcasting Network named him “Christian Businessman of the Year in 1999 and Ernst & Young named him “Entrepreneur of the Year” in 2003.

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Providing Networking Opportunities

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Awards, Photos part of Partnership’s Annual Banquet in Janaury

pproximately 500 guests came to the Partnership's largest networking event of the year! This year's speaker, John O'Leary, did a phenomenal job igniting our business community with passion. His touching story brought tears, generated laughs and provoked thoughts. We look forward to next year's banquet on Thursday, January 20, 2011. Table sponsorships and tickets can be reserved now (to be invoiced in November) by calling 903.237.4013.

Top: Banquet packs Maude Cobb Convention Center for annual event; Above, left: 2009 Board Chairman David McWhorter recounts the Partnership's success this past year, particularly the launch of our awardwinning Sensible Solution nonsubscriber plan; middle: Special guest speaker John O'Leary thrilled the audience with his captivating presentation, which challenged everyone to consider the impact of their relationships; far right: In his remarks, 2010 Board Chairman Jim Kendrick stressed the importance of the Partnership remaining a strong business advocate for the Longview trade area: Right: Ambassador Chairman Debbie Crabtree accepts the 2009 Ambassador of the Year Award on behalf of Randi Garcia (American Classifieds), who was unable to attend; far right: Retired businessman and former Longview Mayor Lou Galosy was recipient of the 2009 Chairman's Award; Below left: David McWhorter, far left, poses with Jeremy Dumond, who accepted the Manufacturer of the Year Award on behalf of US Steel and Tubular Products Inc., Texas Operations Division. Dan Flournoy (far right) with LeTourneau Technologies Inc, the 2008 winner, presented the award; Ashley Summers (Kelly Services) received the 2009 Committee Chairman of the Year Award for leading the President's Club. 2008 winner Jim Hughey with LeTourneau University presented the award.

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MARCH 3 4 8

Noon

CALENDAR Leadership Longview Committee to LP

8:30 a.m.

Social Media Workshop at LP

1:30 p.m.

Social Media Workshop at LP

Noon

5:30 p.m.

LP MISSION STATEMENT To enhance economic growth of the Longview trade area, by focusing on education, promotion and development of the business community.

Keep Longview Beautiful Exec. Meeting

GLG Task Force Meeting

LP CORE VALUES

at Development Services Building

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11:30 a.m.

Quarterly Membership Luncheon at Pinecrest

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11:30 a.m.

Member2Member Orientation Session at LP

4:00 p.m.

LP Board Meeting

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8:00 a.m.

3:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

Noon

Leadership Longview Class Session LP Executive Board Meeting

• Strengthening a Strong Economy • Promoting the Community • Providing Networking Opportunities • Representing the Interest of Business with Government

KLB Board Meeting

One Hundred Acres of Heritage

• Community Leadership & Development

Main Street Advisory Board Meeting

APRIL 8

6:00 p.m.

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11:30 a.m.

Member2Member Orientation Session at LP

5:30 p.m.

GLG Task Force Meeting

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Noon

Leadership Longview Committee Meeting

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Noon

One Hundred Acres of Heritage

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15

8:00 a.m.

3:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

Business Expo Exhibitor Workshop

Leadership Longview Class Session LP Executive Board Meeting

at Development Services Building

LP Board Meeting

Main Street Advisory Board Meeting

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