May/June 2011 Vol. 5 Issue 3
Don’t Miss…
Salute to Healthcare Awards, p. 5
Chamber of Commerce J Convention and Visitors Bureau J Downtown Development
Also in this issue… LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT 3 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERIES TRAINING
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SALUTE TO HEALTHCARE
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ROCK ‘N’ ROLL TRIBUTE TRILOGY TO PLAY ALLEYFEST 6 KLB WINS GOVERNOR’S COMMUNITY AWARD
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CVB MAKES NEW AMBASSADORS FOR OUR CITY
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LL INTRODUCES NEW LOGO, MARKETING CAMPAIGN
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FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT HELPS DOWNTOWN 13
Departments RIBBON-CUTTINGS
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ANNIVERSARIES
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NEW MEMBERS
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CALENDAR
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East Texas Coalition Represents Region in Austin
he Longview Chamber of Commerce recently loaded up a bus and traveled to Austin for the bi-annual Legislative Days trip. The trip was renamed to the East Texas Coalition and our usual 45 delegates ballooned to 150. That’s because the Kilgore, Longview, and Tyler chambers, along with representatives from Gladewater, decided this year we would combine our efforts and head to Austin as one large delegation. So, on February 28th our state Capitol got a big taste of East Texas. The delegates came together to find out first-hand the latest legislative news affecting businesses here in East Texas. Each delegate had the opportunity to talk one on one with our Representatives and State Senators about key issues as the state budget shortfall, education, and transportation. The one of a kind advocacy event was such a success each chamber has committed to combining efforts again in the 2013 legislative session. The 2013 East Texas Coalition trip to Austin will include more networking, more delegates, and more opportunities to talk with our state elected
officials. In fact, the Austin trip had such an impact on our communities and elected officials, that all three chambers are also considering expanding the coalition to include a trip to Washington, D.C. in 2012. Watch for more information in the coming months. Just another way The Longview Chamber of Commerce is working on your behalf.