March/April 2011 Vol. 5 Issue 2
Don’t Miss…
Check out our new Business After Hours, p. 11
Chamber of Commerce J Convention and Visitors Bureau J Downtown Development
Also in this issue… LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT 3 BUSINESS EXPO 2011 IMPACTS LOCAL ECONOMY
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MOTIVATING YOUR TEAM TO BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE 5 KLB AWARDS MONTHLY BEAUTIFICATION WINNERS
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DOWNTOWN MARKET AND BROWN BAG LUNCH UNITE
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LONGVIEW CHAMBER CRUNCHES ITS OWN NUMBERS 9 LL ALUMNI KICKS OFF LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES AT LETU
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PROPS FOR MAIN STREET VOLUNTEERS
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Departments RIBBON-CUTTINGS
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ANNIVERSARIES
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NEW MEMBERS
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CALENDAR
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2011 Salute to Healthcare
hank you.” In an emergency,
whether minor or critical, our focus is on the patient and ailment that sent them to the health care facility in the first place. We often forget
to thank the healthcare professionals who provided the care our loved ones desperately needed. The Longview Chamber of Commerce seeks to say those two simple words, “thank you,” to all of the men and women who make up the healthcare profession in Gregg County. The Salute to Healthcare awards luncheon is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Pinecrest Country Club. While we
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salute the entire healthcare community, our focus will be on three special
individuals. These individuals have been nominated by their peers, patients, and family. A nominating
committee then narrowed the competition down to three in each category of Healthcare Professional, Volunteer, and the Dr. Sam Mack Lifetime Achievement Award. The chamber
membership then voted on the final selections. Please join us as we celebrate their remarkable accomplisments and
contributions to our community. Call 903237-4000 to make your reservations today.
Working On Your Behalf
ou want The Longview Chamber of Commerce to represent your interests with government - that sentiment was expressed several times during a recent membership survey. We know that more and more the business of government is having an affect on your bottom line. We also realize that you don’t always have the time to monitor the legislative activities. The Longview Chamber of Commerce is your voice with government. The business advocacy committee is busy working to ensure you are kept informed on the latest issues coming out of Washington and Austin. We also are working to give you more of a
voice in 2011 than ever before. We will continue to utilize www.longviewvotes.com as well as send out timely advocacy e-news alerts and surveys. This year, our Business Advocacy Committee is working to bring you live and skype town hall meetings with our representatives in Washington as well as more candidate forums. In 2011, you’ll have more access to legislative information and more access to your representatives than ever before. Representing the interest of business is
job #1 for the Longview Chamber of Commerce.