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Advocacy
Advocacy: Advocate for legislation that promotes business and industry, economic development, job creation and community quality of life at the local, state, and federal levels of government.
Get Informed! Create Change!
In 2020 your chamber is on the move to address issues impacting this business trade area, increase visibility and awareness with State and Federal legislators, and continue collaborating toward the future vision of Longview. For over 100 years we’ve been committed to helping businesses large and small succeed.
SBA Program
SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Advance Program Reopened to All Eligible Small Businesses and Non-Profits Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and non-profits, the U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19 June 15, 2020.
SBA’s EIDL program offers long-term, low interest assistance for a small business or non-profit. These loans can provide vital economic support to help alleviate temporary loss of revenue. EIDL assistance can be used to cover payroll and inventory, pay debt or fund other expenses. Additionally, the EIDL Advance will provide up to $10,000 ($1,000 per employee) of emergency economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing temporary difficulties, and these emergency grants do not have to be repaid.
LINK TO SBA PRESS RELEASE ]
#YourVoteMatters – 2020 Elections
[ BLOG ON CRITICAL ELECTIONS ]
“A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves.” – Edward R. Murrow
– November 3, 2020 Election –
This year city, county, state, and federal elections are being held together. Early voting will be held October 19 – 30, 2020. There will be more information publicized on Early Voting polling places and times.
– Important 2020 Dates –
• Last Day to Register to Vote - Monday, October 5, 2020 • First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance - Monday, October 19, 2020 • Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) - Friday October 23 • Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance - Friday October 30, 2020
New Texas requirements for Voter ID Voter Registration - Texas requirements for Voter ID:
• www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/need-id.html Check information on registering to vote, if you are registered, new countywide polling places, and up-to-date information on what is required for voter ID.
Gregg County voter information -
• www.greggcountyvotes.com Watch the video demonstrating how to use the new voting machines.
Vote Texas web site - Check on offices up for election, voter ID, and registration status. • www.votetexas.gov
• www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/candidates/guide/offices2018.shtml
Technology – Cyber, IT & GDPR, July 28
Join us for a discussion on the latest in Technology issues, including a future look toward GDPR guidelines.
Additional coffee Conversations are in the works to highlight public policy issues for the upcoming Legislative session.
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
Washington DC Fly-In – November 18-20
The Longview Chamber of Commerce’s Business Advocacy team invites you to participate in our East Texas Coalition DC Fly-In. Chamber members meet with their representatives and engage in dialogue on issues impacting their businesses.
Whether you are experienced at contacting elected officials or someone who’d like to learn how to have your legislative and business concerns addressed by your elected representatives, this event affords the opportunity to meet with officials and their staff in the congressional office building. Drawing from member input, Chamber staff will draft a list of key business issues as well as background information for participants to review and add to prior to the Fly-In. This information prepares participants in initiating the conversations with their representatives.
For more information contact Kelly Hall at 903.237.4004 | khall@longviewtx.com Suzanne Brown at 903.237.4003 | sbrown@longviewtx.com
BRIEFING SPONSORS: Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP R. Manley Enterprises | Joyce Crane
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InterCity Vist to Tulsa, OK - August 31 - September 2, 2020
The Longview Chamber of Commerce and Tulsa Regional Chamber Board of
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2020
Directors invites you to participate in the
Longview to TULSA
InterCity Visit to Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Why an InterCity Visit? The visit is designed to get new ideas. It will provide
SPONSORED BY
an opportunity to introduce our delegation to innovative programs and impactful projects that may be adapted and implemented in our community. Candid speakers will alert our delegation to the challenges and pitfalls with which they are currently struggling. Come help facilitate the exchange of best practices and lessons learned to create the vision for moving Longview forward! [ REGISTRATION FORM ]
PRESENTING SPONSOR: LONGVIEW TO TULSA
DINNER SPONSOR: Azalea Orthopedic
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