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TEXAS ENERGY DAY - VIRTUAL MARCH 24

Texas Energy Day at the Capitol 2021 is a chance to hear from statewide leaders and legislators as they discuss the importance of the Texas oil and natural gas industry and how the industry is ensuring a cleaner, stronger and better future for all Texans. Visit interactive booths highlighting the latest technological advancements on Virtual Energy Avenue and test your energy knowledge for a chance to win BIG. TXOGA President Todd Staples was a presenter at the East Texas Coalition! It’s clear that the oil and natural gas industry is central to our daily lives here in Texas. Please join us and show your support of Texas oil and natural gas!

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D.C. CAPITOL CONNECT - VIRTUAL MARCH 30 - 11:30 AM A FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Join us as we advocate for regional public policy affecting our East Texas business community. Expect to hear timely information and legislative updates from the current federal legislators.

HOSTED BY East Texas Coalition Kilgore Area Chamber of Commerce Lindale Area Chamber of Commerce Longview Chamber of Commerce Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce

Registration: Member: $29 | Nonmember: $39

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Or RSVP SBrown@longviewtx.com, 903-237-4003

This Capitol Connect will be moderated by Mr. Mark Robinson of AEP/ SWEPCO. We will be utilizing Zoom. Once you sign up and pay for the Webinar, you will be sent to the login registration information. The Virtual D.C. Capitol Connect will be in 3 segments of 20 minutes each. Each legislator will “Zoom” in for their allotted time to speak. A 5–7-minute time frame for opening remarks, then the moderator will be asking questions. All attendees will be muted, and remarks will be turned off.

CANDIDATE FORUM - APRIL 6

Starts at 6 p.m. for City Council District 1 followed by City Council District 2. CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1:

Temple Carpenter III Jeremiah Hunter John Sims

CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2:

Nona Snoddy Marisa R. Ward

ELECTED OFFICIALS RECEPTION - APRIL 27

Maude Cobb Convention Center Eitelman Room at 4:45 pm.

PRESENTING SPONSOR: GOLD SPONSORS:

Gans & Smith Insurance Agency, Inc. Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP NCIC Inmate Communications Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation

PROTECT HB3 EDUCATION FUNDING

Take Action Now to Maintain HOUSE BILL 3 Education Funding!

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Take action urging lawmakers to continue supporting HB3 for Texas public education! Three years ago, lawmakers responded decisively and passed House Bill 3, which put nearly all of the Texas Commission on Public School Finance report’s recommendations into action. The Texas business community was proud to support House Bill 3’s passage precisely because, rather than pouring money into a broken system, it relied on data-driven strategies proven to positively impact student achievement. These included full-day Pre-K, evidence-based literacy training for teachers, life-changing compensation increases for effective educators, and outcomes-based funding for college, career and military-readiness (CCMR).

READ OPEN LETTER FROM EDUCATORS, EDUCATION ADVOCATES, BUSINESSES, AND OTHER PARTNERS [ ]

EARLY VOTING BEGINS APRIL 19 | ELECTION DAY MAY 1

CALL TO ACTION

We have joined over 280 diverse organizations to call on Congress to pass a comprehensive, bipartisan infrastructure package that stimulates the economy & invests in our nation’s transportation, energy, water, and communications technologies.

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Although we pushed forward to help meet the needs of area businesses in a pandemic, the Chamber does not rest and the work is not finished.

Your Chamber moves forward with a drive toward greater excellence in serving the business community. We know there will be challenges ahead. There will always be challenges, no matter what form they take. Your Chamber is here to take them on.

EAST TEXAS COALITION RECAP - February 22-23, 2021

Opportunities to view recordings from the East Texas Coalition in Austin will become available soon. Pictured below:

Dana Parr, LCC Chairman of the Board, Advanta Insurance Partners

John Hyrhorchuk, Vice President of Public Policy, Texas 2036

Mike Morath, Commissioner of Education, Texas Education Agency

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GOLD SPONSORS: Conterra Networks | Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP Longview Cable Television Company | Longview Economic Development Corp. Martin Resource Management | Starfish Ad Age Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative Corp.