R.E.A.C.H. - January/February 2020 Issue

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Longview Chamber of Commerce Staff

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Kelly Hall President/CEO 903.237.4004 khall@longviewtx.com

Stephanie Raudales Special Project & Event Coordinator 903.237.4013 sraudales@longviewtx.com

President’s Message............................................................. 4

Suzanne Brown Senior Vice President 903.237.4003 sbrown@longviewtx.com

David Jochum Business & Leadership Development Director 903.237.4023 djochum@longviewtx.com

Advocacy............................................................................ 7

Misty Amaya Education & Workforce Manager 903.237.4041 mamaya@longviewtx.com

2020 Annual Meeting and Banquet....................................... 5 HealthyView of East Texas.................................................... 6 Boat and RV Show............................................................... 8 Education........................................................................... 9 InterCity Visit / Milestone Anniversaries............................... 10

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The Longview Chamber of Commerce T: 903 237 4000 | E: khall@longviewtx.com

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2020 YEAR OF CHAMBER EVENTS JANUARY

1.............................................................................New Years – Office Closed 20....................................................................................MLK – Office Closed 23......................................................BAH: Boat & RV ServiceMaster Services 24-26.....................................................................................Boat & RV Show 27.......................................................................................... Executive Board 28 .........................................................................................Annual Banquet

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12................................................................... WUL: Jim Bartlett Fine Jewelry 14-18................................................................................................ TRC Trip 20............................................................................................ Board Meeting 25............................................................................ BAH: Conterra Networks 26 .............................................................................................Chamber 101

MARCH 23..........................................................Executive Board 24.......................................................BAH: Stoneworks 25..................................................HealthyVIEW Summit 30-31...............................................InterCity Trip - Tulsa APRIL 1......................................................InterCity Trip - Tulsa 9.............................................................LL Open House 10........................................ Good Friday – Office Closed 22............................................................Board Meeting 22 ............................................................ Chamber 101 28.................................. BA: Elected Officials Reception TBD: Washington DC Fly-In MAY 6........ Small Business Solutions Conference & Luncheon 18..........................................................Executive Board 19......................................................... BAH: VeraBank 25..................................... Memorial Day – Office Closed JUNE 10........ WUL: Gamesters’ Paradise Mobile Entertainment 23.... BAH:Arabella of Longview Senior Living Community 25............................................................Board Meeting JULY 3................................................ July 4th – Office Closed 20..........................................................Executive Board 28.................................... BAH: Longview News-Journal AUGUST 4................................................. TRC Team Captain Mtg 10..................................................ED: P.I.E. Conference 12...........................................................................WUL 11............................................................ TRC Renewals 20............................................................Board Meeting 25 ................................................... BAH: Texana Bank 26............................................................. Chamber 101

SEPTEMBER 7............................................. Labor Day – Office Closed 17-18..............................................................LL Retreat 21..........................................................Executive Board 22..........................................BAH: Heart’sWay Hospice 22-23..........................................TRC Training & Kick-off OCTOBER TBD............................ Chamber Classic Golf Tournament 12-16.................................Chamber of Commerce Week 22............................................................Board Meeting 27.............. BAH: Copper Tree Retreat Massage Medspa NOVEMBER 4..........................................WUL: Courtyard by Marriott 16............................................ Executive Board Meeting 17...................................BAH: Jim Bartlett Fine Jewelry 18........................................................TRC Victory Party 26-27................................. Thanksgiving – Office Closed DECEMBER 2............................................................... Chamber 101 9........................................................ Holiday Reception 16..........................................................Executive Board 24-25..........................Christmas Holiday – Office Closed BAH: Business After Hours / 4:45–6:30 p.m.

WAL: Wake Up Longview / 7:45–9 a.m.

BA: Business Advocacy LL: Leadership Longview

2020 Officers

Dana Parr Chairman of the Board Advanta Insurance Partners Chuck King Past Chairman of the Board Chick-fil-A Kevin Hood Chairman Elect Texas Bank and Trust

Vice Chairs

Jessica LaRue Chairman of Finance Harbour Smith Harris & Merritt PC Ron Hutchison Vice Chairman Conterra Networks Casey Robertson Vice Chairman Longview Regional Medical Center Sam Neale Vice Chairman Napps Technology Corporation Bo Rogers Vice Chairman Rogers Law Firm

Directors

Jim Green Eastman Chemical Company Texas Operations David Hayes Hayes RV Center Cheryl Jaskiewicz Pinnacle Senior Care Dr. Roger Johnson Texas Office Leasing Wade Johnson Johnson & Pace Incorporated Rodney Overman Henry & Peters, P.C. Mark Robinson AEP Southwestern Electric Power Company

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Most current Chamber Calendar of Events.

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We asked adults under 40 whether they agreed or disagreed with the statement: “Nowadays most peopl have the opportunity to get ahead and build the life they want for themselves.” Only 1 in 5 strongly agreed. And L EADI NG P E O P L Ewomen . L E A were D I N Galmost P R Oas S Plikely E R I TtoY.disagree (42%) as they were to agree (49%).

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Of those who think people don’t have the opportunity to get ahead, most say it is because: • “the economy favors those who are already rich” (55%) and • “wages for most people are too low to get ahead” (52%).

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by Kelly Hall, President & CEO

Do you believe in a Free Market?

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For the past 30+ years I’ve enjoyed learning more than I could have ever imagined. Being a Chamber Executive has opened many doors and opportunities to gain insight on policy trends. Recently, I had the opportunity to hear a conversation that I found to be thought provoking and scary. The information being shared was collected and presented by a U. S. Chamber of Commerce representative at our September Committee of 100 meeting.

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YoungerPOLICY Americans VIEWSare concerned about their own access to upward mobility. When asked what the Our country was built on the idea that all people are created equal and worry about, select “not being to make enough money to get ahead.”

Voters45% tend to view muchable of the current progressive policy agenda as being or the past years people I’ve enjoyed learning more than I could have ever imagined.

Being a Chamber that30+ these have fundamental rights such as liberty, free speech, socialist. However, that is not necessarily a negative label, given the support xecutive has opened doorsdue and opportunities gainand insight on policy trends.

Recently, IAt hadour Not surprisingly, only 1 in 4 said that their “personal economic situation” was getting better these freedom of many religion, process oftolaw, freedom of assembly. for socialism, especially amongst many Democrats and younger voters. e opportunity to hear a conversation that I found to be thought provoking and scary. The information days, while similar levels (22%) report it is “getting worse.” Nearly half (45%) said it is staying abou country’s core was the belief that free enterprise would provide individuals eing shared was collected and presented by a U. S. Chamber of Commerce representative at our the same. theCommittee ability toofchoose the businesses we want do business with, have the >Key Takeaway: We are not in the midst of a socialist wave, but there is eptember 100 meeting. right to private property, the ability make a profit, competition is healthy, work to do, especially with younger Americans. We should not discount Policy Views ur country built on thesovereignty. idea that all people are created equal and thatthe these people haveof capandwas consumer These principals build foundation their concerns about the economy and their own personal financial situndamental rights such as liberty, free speech, freedom of religion, due process of law, and freedom italism. What is alarming me to me is the number of individuals who do Voters notof tend to view much of the current progressive policy agenda as being socialist. However, that i ation. ssembly. At our country’s core was the belief that free enterprise would provide individuals the ability know the meanings of capitalism or socialism.

Do you and your employees? not necessarily a negative label, given the support for socialism, especially amongst many Democrat o choose the businesses we want do business with, have the right to private property, the ability make and U.S. Chamber of consumer Commerce has gathered data onbuild public opinionsof to younger voters. profit,The competition is healthy, and sovereignty.

These principals the foundation Capitalism and socialism are not viewed as mutually exclusive solutions determine strategies forward. apitalism.

What is alarming me to moving me is the number of individuals who do not know the meanings of We are notdon’t in theview midstcapitalism of a socialist wave, but thereinisdistinct work to “either-or” do, especially with apitalism or socialism. Do you and your employees? The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has gathered Key data Takeaway: Many Americans and socialism n public opinions to determine strategies moving forward. youngerterms.

Americans. We should not discount their concerns about the economy and their own Understanding public sentiment towards “capitalism” and “socialism”

o you believe in a Free Market? Do you want to protect our Free Enterprise System?

personal financial situation.

overall public public sentiment strongly favors capitalism over socialism, I. While Understanding sentiment towards “capitalism” and “socialism” 2 According to a Pew Research poll, 1 in 4 Americans have a positive view While overall public strongly among favors capitalism socialism, capitalism has capitalism hassentiment less support severalover key demographics – less women, II. Capitalism and socialism are not viewed as mutually exclusive solutions of both capitalism and socialism. Demographic groups with a near equal support among several keyto demographics – women, Hispanics, and 18 to 34 year olds.

Hispanics, and 18 34 year olds.

Many Americans don’t view capitalism and socialism in distinct “either-or” terms. “favorable” opinion of both include: Capitalism Socialism under230, (Favorable – Unfavorable) (Favorable – Unfavorable) According to•a adults Pew Research poll, 1 in 4 Americans have a positive view of both capitalism and • African-Americans, socialism. Demographic groups with a near equal “favorable” opinion of both include: Overall 55-27 27-55 Hispanics, • adults•under 30, Republicans 71-15 15-73 • those making less than $30,000 annually, and Democrats 42-36 40-37 • Democrats Independents

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Winning the Issues (April 15-16, 2019; 1000 registered voters)

Winning the Issues (April 15-16, 2019; 1000 registered voters) Research commissioned by the U.S. Chamber1 among adults under the age of 40 shows greater support For a deeper dive, see our(+10 blog post ] than opposition for both[capitalism (+19 points) and socialism points).

ECONOMIC INSECURITY One driver of younger Americans’ views may be their assessment of the economy thepost. ability to “get ahead” today. or a deeper dive, seeand our blog

USCC commissioned survey among n=1,500 adults, ages 18-39, July 2019

Economic Insecurity One driver of younger Americans’ views may be their assessment of the economy and the ability to We asked adults under 40 whether they agreed or disagreed with the state“get ahead” today.

ment: “Nowadays most people have the opportunity to get ahead and build 1 the life they want for themselves.” Only 1 in 5 strongly agreed. And women were almost as likely to disagree (42%) as they were to agree (49%).

Of those who think people don’t have the opportunity to get ahead, most say it is because: • “the economy favors those who are already rich” (55%) and • “wages for most people are too low to get ahead” (52%).

This what the Chamber found in its survey of those under age 40.

• confirms African-Americans, Asked which type of economic system they prefer, socialism or capitalism, • Hispanics, they preference for a system that is more capitalist, but not • indicated those makingaless than $30,000 annually, and • Democrats exclusively so.

This confirms what the Chamber found in its survey of those under age 40. Asked which type of

This likely reflects the socialism fact thator many Americans see problems they economic system they prefer, capitalism, they indicated a preference for athat system that do is morebelieve capitalist, the but not exclusively so. not current economic system is solving and more to the point, are not convinced that socialism cannot address some problems.

(HOLLY – CAN THIS GRAPH BE MADE SMALLER TO BE INCLUDED?) With 0 meaning pure socialism and 10 meaning pure capitalism, what kind of economy would you rather have – one that is more capitalist or more socialist?

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Younger Americans are concerned about their own access to upward mobility. When asked what they worry about, 45% select “not being able to make enough money to get ahead.”

Not surprisingly, only 1 in 4 said that their “personal economic situation” was getting better these days, while similar levels (22%) report it is “getting worse.” Nearly half (45%) said it is staying about the same.

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2020 Annual Meeting and Banquet Buckner President and CEO Albert Reyes presents HealthyVIEW Benefitting Our Community

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Advocacy Industry | Economic Development | Job Creation | Community Quality

Shape Your Future! The 2020 Census Your response matters.

Count Once, Only Once, and in the Right Place. Over the decades, there has been a decline in response across the country. Volunteers are working hard to increase the response rate in order that our area receives the benefits and adherence to policies and regulations.

Why participate in the Census?

The census can shape many different aspects of your community. Things like Health Clinics, Fire Departments, Schools, even Roads and Highways.

Census results help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities each year.

The results determine how many seats in Congress each state gets.

It’s mandated by the U.S. Constitution in Article 1, Section 2: The U.S. has counted its population every 10 years since 1790.

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How it helps

Impact in Your Community A new school to ease overcrowded classrooms. A new road to ease overcrowded commutes. There are many ways the 2020 Census can shape your community. The results, collected once a decade, help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities each year. [ LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION ] This data can also be used: • to enforce laws, regulations, and policies against discrimination.

• plan and fund government programs that support specific age groups, including children and older adults.

• data helps federal agencies monitor compliance with anti-discrimination provisions, such as those in the Voting Rights Act and the Civil Rights Act.

Ways To Respond

There are three ways to respond to the 2020 Census.

By April 1, 2020, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. You will have three options for responding: • Online.

• By phone.

• By mail.

The 2020 Census marks the first time you’ll have the option to respond online. You can even respond on your mobile device.

Your privacy matters

Every employee takes an oath to protect your personal information for life.

When you respond to the census, your answers are kept anonymous. They are used only to produce statistics.

The U.S. Census Bureau is bound by law to protect your answers and keep them strictly confidential. The law ensures that your private information is never published and that your answers cannot be used against you by any government agency or court. [ LINK FOR INFORMATION IN SPANISH ]

Questions Asked

The 2020 Census is easy. The questions are simple.

As required by the Census Act, the U.S. Census Bureau submitted a list of questions to Congress on March 29, 2018. Based on those questions, the 2020 Census will ask: • How many people are living or staying at your home on April 1, 2020.

This will help us count the entire U.S. population and ensure that we count people according to where they live on Census Day. • Whether the home is owned or rented. This will help us produce statistics about homeownership and renting. The rates of homeownership serve as one indicator of the nation’s economy. They also help in administering housing programs and informing planning decisions.

• About the sex of each person in your home. This allows us to create statistics about males and females, which can be used in planning and funding government programs. This data can also be used to enforce laws, regulations, and policies against discrimination.

• About the age of each person in your home. The U.S. Census Bureau creates statistics to better understand the size and characteristics of different age groups. Agencies use this data to plan and fund government programs that support specific age groups, including children and older adults.

• About the race of each person in your home. This allows us to create statistics about race and to provide other statistics by racial groups. This data helps federal agencies monitor compliance with anti-discrimination provisions, such as those in the Voting Rights Act and the Civil Rights Act. • About whether a person in your home is of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin. These responses help create statistics about this ethnic group.

This is needed by federal agencies to monitor compliance with antidiscrimination provisions, such as those in the Voting Rights Act and the Civil Rights Act. • About the relationship of each person in your home. This allows the Census Bureau to create estimates about families, households, and other groups. Relationship data is used in planning and funding government programs that support families, including people raising children alone.

Governments, businesses, communities, and nonprofits all rely on the data that these questions produce to make critical decisions. Help your community receive fair representation, funding and policy by responding to the Census!

How can Businesses help?

Become a U.S. Census Bureau Partner: census.gov/partners Join the National Business Network for an Accurate Census: strongnation.org/census.

Encourage your employees to participate in the Census.

Time line: • Mid-March households will receive a census package in the mail instructing them to complete the form online.

• Messages to employees, customers, and the public, encouraging them to complete the Census questionnaire.

• If there is no response by mid-April, a paper form is mailed to the home.

• If there is no response by April 30, a census worker will visit the home.

• Reminders will take place May-July, and Aug-Dec is the time to say thank you!

There is no “do-over” for this. We get a chance once every 10 years to stand up and be counted. We thing that every person in our trade area is important, and every single one of them must be part of this census. [ LINK FOR TOOLS FOR BUSINESS ]

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FRIDAY, January 24th.......12:00 pm–7:00 pm SATURDAY, January 25th.......10:00 am–7:00 pm SUNDAY, January 26th.......10:00 am–5:00pm [ CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS ]

Maude Cobb Convention Center 100 Grand Boulevard Longview, Texas 75604 The Boat & RV Show is the largest boat and travel Show east of I-35. The Show creates a marketplace for buyers and sellers of the boating, camping and outdoor activities industry. The event also provides an outstanding way to market a positive image of the hunter, the angler and the outdoors person by demonstrating how the groups contribute both environmentally and economically to a healthy East Texas.

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Education Organizational Strength | Community Impact | Business Development Bridging the Talent Gap is an initiative sponsored by The Graduate! Network with the goal of helping employers, learning providers and other community stakeholders understand the challenges of ensuring a skilled workforce. Longview has been chosen to be part of this initiative by participating in the employer survey.

Through this survey, employers will be able share the challenges they face in finding employees with the right skills and education for current and future positions in our region.

Bridging the Talent Gap Employer Survey

This is a 30-minute survey and all responses will be kept confidential. Once the results are compiled and analyzed, the data will be used to create a plan of action to help set community-wide strategies in the East Texas area.

The Longview Chamber of Commerce invites you to join the movement of collaboratively working together to advance education and talent development issues within this region. Become a part of the initiative –

The Trellis Foundation supports the innovation and growth of ideas and strategies that positively influence postsecondary attainment and affordability. For more information about The Trellis Foundation, please visit www.trellisfoundation.org

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[ REGISTER HERE ] Please go ahead and mark your calendar now! I appreciate you for believing in Longview and our trade area! Thank you for your willingness to be part of building the future!

MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 10 Years

Norris Cylinder Company Inzer Advance Designs ProMotions Advantage Staffing Specialty Coils Fernbrook Park Carmela Davis CPA

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Woodforest National Bank East Texas Treatment Center Louie Gohmert - US Congressman VeraBank-4th Street

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First Christian Church, Disciples Of Christ

25 Years

Junior Achievement of East Texas Inc

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Axis Energy Services Beer Wells Real Estate Services East Texas Inc

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Gene Jordan Jr.

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Papacita’s Mexican Restaurants Inc Roy Mozingo

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CLICK ON each business photo to go to their Chamber membership directory information or the web address to go to their business website.

Bass Engineering 5944 Lou Galosy Way / Longview, TX 75605 903-746-4314 www.bass-eng.com

Bear Creek Smokehouse 10857 State Highway 154 / Marshall, TX 75670 903-935-5217 www.bearcreeksmokehouse.com

Chrome Reflections Motocars 3698 E Marshall Ave / Longview, TX 75601 903-399-8014 www.facebook.com/Chrome-Reflections-Motorcars

Exit Theory Escape Room 1905 W Loop 281, Suite 63 / Longview, TX 75604 903-686-9054 www.exittheory.com

Feathered Dreams Boutique 4111 Gilmer Rd, ste 300 / Longview, TX 75604 903-242-8807 www.facebook.com/FeatheredDreamsBoutique

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Firstlite Nutrition 212 N Fredonia Street / Longview, TX 75601 903-932-2295 www.facebook.com/pages/category/ Smoothie---Juice-Bar/FirstLite-Nutrition

Hannah House Ministries PO Box 782 / Longview, TX 75644 903-238-5351 www.hannahhouse.life

Interim Healthcare 713 N Fourth St. / Longview, TX 75601 903-230-8130 www.interimhealthcare.com

Lauve’s Pediatric Extended Care Clinic 403 Enterprise St / Longview, TX 75604 903-230-8110 www.facebook.com/lauvesppecc

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Thank you to Austin Bank for sponsoring the Chamber’s 2019 Ribbon Cuttings!

Nip It Golf 414 W Loop 281, Ste 8 / Longview, TX 75605 903-653-0050 www.nipitgolf.com

No Probllama Nutrition 103 E Loop 281, Ste 2 / Longview, TX 75605 903-932-4749 www.facebook.com/No-Probllama

Toby Adams Agency – Farmers Insurance 206 E US Hwy 80, Ste J / White Oak, TX 75693 903-212-2120 www.facebook.com/tobyadamsagency

Tru by Hilton 3037 N Eastman Rd / Longview, TX 75605 903-376-1082 www.tru3.hilton.com

Scarborough Realty Group 2901 Gilmer Road / Longview, TX 75604 903-263-8443 www.scarboroughrealtygroup.com

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3 Girls Transport 6582 Judson Rd Longview TX 75605 (423) 328-1190 www.3girlstransport.com

Royal Plumbing and Construction LLC 3300 W. Loop 281 Longview TX 75605 (903) 236-8893 www.royal.plumbing

ActionCOACH of Longview 4001 Technology Center Suite 303 Longview TX 75605 (903) 926-4119 www.actioncoach.com

Elysians Event Hall, Inc 4815 Whitehurst Dr Longview TX 75602 (903) 738-1244 www.elysiansevents.com

Scrubs Galore “N” More 815 N 4th St Ste F Longview TX 75601 (903) 757-3600 www.scrubsgalorenmore.com

Alton Plaza 202 E Whaley St Longview TX 75601 (903) 236-5022 www.altonplazaapts.com

Farmers Insurance - Diana Dominguez Agency 4905 Estes Parkway Unit A Longview TX 75603 (903) 212-2188 www.agents.farmers.com/tx/longview/diana-dominguez

Silver Paws 510 E Loop 281 Ste. 267B Longview TX 75605 www.silverpawsinc.org

Arts!Longview 213 N Fredonia St Ste 210 Longview TX 75601 www.artslongview.org

Feathered Dreams Boutique 4111 Gilmer Rd 300 Longview TX 75604 www.facebook.com/pg/ FeatheredDreamsBoutique

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East Texas Silent Disco 1405 W Cotton St Longview TX 75604 (903) 776-0284 www.visitlongviewtexas.com/events/#

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Bass Engineering Company 5944 Lou Galosy Way Longview TX 75605 (903) 759-1633 www.bass-eng.com Brookins Limousine Service 1501 E Whaley Suite 914 Longview TX 75601 (855) 717-5466 www.brookinslimos.com

Home Video Studio - East Texas 2409 State Highway 154 East Gilmer TX 75645 www.gilmer.homevideostudio.com

McDonald’s #6567 1803 NW Loop 281 Longview TX 75604 www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/location/tx/ longview/1803-nw-loop-281

Planet Fitness 110 Triple Creek Dr Ste 10 Longview TX 75601 www.planetfitness.com/gyms/longview-tx

Two Arrows Admin, LLC 815 N 7th Street Longview TX 75601 www.twoarrowsadmin.com

Rowdy Creek Ranch 4048 State Hwy 300 Gilmer TX 75645 (903) 734-0144 www.rowdycreekranch.com

Custom Signs, Ink & Thread 3539 Gilmer Rd Longview TX 75604 (903) 653-1928 www.customsignstx.com

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and maybe some motions and recommendations for ordinances too.

Registration Form: East Texas Coalition Goes to Austin February 25 & 26, 2019 You’re invited to participate in the 2019 East Texas Coalition trip to Austin. This year’s host hotel is The Intercontinental Stephen F. Austin, 701 Congress Ave, Austin, Texas 78701. Block rates are available by calling 1.800.235.4670 and asking for the room block of East Texas Coalition or registering online at https://bit.ly/2viU3nH by February 1, 2019.

Room rate is $199+ tax single/double occupancy and $219+tax double/double occupancy.

Trip at a Glance

Sunday, February 24th *Optional Dutch Treat Dinner

Monday, February 25th *Breakfast with Guest Speaker *Morning & Afternoon Briefings *Luncheon with Guest Speaker *Evening Reception

David A. Marshall Consulting Inc. WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU TAKE OVER A PLANT LIKE THIS?

Tuesday, February 26th *Breakfast & Briefings with State Reps & Senator at The Intercontinental *Recognition on House & Senate Floor *Picture at Capitol

After December 15, 2018 Member Non-Member $275 $350

Tuesday Morning Breakfast & Briefings with State Representatives & Senator Bryan Hughes at The Intercontinental Member Non-Member $30 $50

Member $50

Number of General Registrations:

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RHINE & DANUBE SYMPHONY

River Cruise

9 DAY TOUR | AUGUST 25, 2020

Starts only at $3033 DALLAS | COLOGNE | RUDESHEIM | MILTENBERG | WERTHEIM | WURZBURG | BAMBERG | NUREMBERG | REGENSBURG | PASSAU | DALLAS

BEFORE

Registration Information General Registration with payment on or before December 15, 2018 Member Non-Member $200 $250

For the complete Membership Directory

Are you a new member? During your first year of new membership, you can place an insert in R.E.A.C.H. for free! For more information contact Suzanne Brown at sbrown@longviewtx.com.

Make an actual resolution this new year

*Optional Capitol Tour w/ Sen. Hughes

The Martin House 606 W Garfield Dr Ste D Longview TX 75602 (903) 807-0189 www.themartinhouseCAC.org

Serve on a City of Longview board or committee.

Get involved in the decisions of your community.

Non-Member $75

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Experience two of the most majestic rivers in Europe; Marvel at castles overlooking the Rhine and let the beauty of the Danube take your breath away!

Attendees: Company Name:

Cruise Prices - category wise:

VISA/MC/DISCOVER/AMEX: Expiration: Phone:

Security Code: Email:

(PLEASE NOTE: Reservations require payment unless cancelled by February 1, 2019.

If a registration is cancelled after February 15, 2019, an additional $50 cancellation fee will be applied.)

Longview Chamber of Commerce 410 N. Center Street Longview, Texas 75601

sbrown@longviewtx.com Phone: 903.237.4003 Fax: 903.237.4049

Apply by April 30

W W W. L O N G V I E W C H A M B E R . C O M

Middle Deck Strauss B-1

Upper Deck Mozart A-1

Upper Deck Mozart Suite

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Lower Deck Haydn C-1 $3033

Middle Deck Strauss B-4 $3533

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Single Suppl.

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$999

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$1199

$1399

CONTACT: Kelly R Hall – President / CEO

https://damarshall.consulting

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