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We Believe In Business So We Fight For It! Leading People. Leading Prosperity. Since the Longview Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1916, we have stood with business and for business based on a simple yet powerful idea: we believe in business. At our very core we believe in representing the interest of business, strengthening our economy, creating opportunities, and a better life for all. Your Chamber has a team that puts feet on the ground and rolls up their sleeves to work alongside our many partners and colleagues. Together we know we can create a vibrant business community, working in a free-enterprise economy. Our belief is together we are a powerful force for good—strengthening our community, our state, and our nation.
highlighted and sourced so employees can make better decisions at the polling booths. Working together, we can help shape an exciting future for the business community and the citizens we hire and serve. It all starts with believing in business and believing that business is worth fighting for!
The Chamber’s entire past reflects our belief in business. So does everything we are tackling today and will target tomorrow.
We believe in business!
It’s important we do a better job of telling our story! That is why we are producing Coffee Conversations with Kelly. Each month Chamber member CEOs, company owners, and managers will be receiving a short video discussing national, state, and/or local issues that impact your business and the lives of your employees. These same individuals will also be receiving a link which will direct them to a flyer that can be shared with employees, friends, and family.
Kelly Hall President/CEO
Your Chamber is the trusted source for information. The material shared will help business leaders have conversations with employees on major initiatives being addressed by the Chamber. The facts and evidence provided will aid in discussing how legislation that is being fought or supported will impact your company’s bottom line. Tough issues will be
Longview Chamber of Commerce Staff Kelly Hall President/CEO 903.237.4004 khall@longviewtx.com
Leska Parker Director of Development 903.918.1546 lparker@longviewtx.com
Suzanne Brown Senior Vice President 903.237.4003 sbrown@longviewtx.com
Stephanie Raudales Information Services Coordinator 903.237.4000 chamber@longviewtx.com
Misty Amaya Education & Workforce Manager 903.237.4041 mamaya@longviewtx.com
William McWhorter Public Affairs & Relationship Specialist 903.237.4016 wmcwhorter@longviewtx.com
David Jochum Business & Development Director 903.237.4023 djochum@longviewtx.com
Brooklen Butler Intern 903.237.4000 intern@longviewtx.com
What’s Inside? 2018 Chamber Calendar............................ 4 E2E2 Employer to Employee Engagement..... 6 Advocacy Briefing...................................... 8 Education................................................. 9 Ribbon Cuttings...................................... 10 Leadership Longview................................ 11 New Members......................................... 12
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2018 YEAR OF CHAMBER EVENTS 2018 Officers Richard Manley Chairman of the Board R. Manley Enterprises Wade Johnson Past Chairman of the Board Johnson & Pace Incorporated Chuck King Chairman Elect Chick-fil-A Dana Parr Chairman of Finance Advanta Kevin Hood Vice Chairman Texas Bank and Trust Ron Hutchison MAY ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Vice Chairman Network Communications Presented by: 3 Small Business Awards Breakfast Dr. Roger Johnson Vice Chairman Business Solutions Conference Texas Office Leasing Gold Sponsors: HealthyVIEW Luncheon Casey Robertson Austin Bank Vice Chairman KLTV 22 BAH: Citizens National Bank Longview Regional Medical Center Network Communications MAY 3, 2018 Perfect Catering 24 Chamber 101 Tye Jackson Pictures 2018 Directors 28 Memorial Day – Office Closed David Hayes A Day of Professional Learning and Connections Hayes RV Center
JUNE ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 13 BBH: CHRISTUS - GSMC Conference Schedule 26 BAH: Heartis Longview 7:30 - 8:15 Power Networking
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8:00 - 9:30 Keynote Breakfast 9:45 - 12:15 Seminars 12:15 - 1:30 HealthyVIEW Luncheon OCTOBER––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1:45 - 4:15 Seminars 15-19 Chamber Commerce Week 4:15 -of 5:00 Power Networking
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Jessica LaRue Harbour Smith & Merritt PC Sam Neale Napps Technology Corporation Rodney Overman Henry & Peters, P.C. Craig Schmidt Eastman Chemical Company
Meredith Todd Register online at R. Lacy Services, LTD NOVEMBER––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– www.LongviewChamber.com
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BBH: Business Before Hours
Cheryl Jaskiewicz Pinnacle Senior Care
CLICK HERE for the most current Chamber Calendar of Events. All dates are subject to change.
Appointed Directors Jason Adams CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System Natalie Lynch Longview Economic Development Corporation Ronnie L. McKinney Gregg County Commissioner Ed Moore Longview City Council Mark Robinson AEP Southwestern Electric Power Company –––––––––––––––––––––––––– The Longview Chamber of Commerce 903-237-4000 410 North Center Street Longview, Texas 75601 www.LongviewChamber.com
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Your Chamber is the trusted source for information. The material shared will help business leaders have conversations with employees on major initiatives being addressed by the Chamber. The facts and evidence provided will aid in discussing how legislation that is being fought or supported will impact The Chamber’s entire past reflects our belief in business. So does everything your company’s bottom line. Tough issues will be highlighted and sourced we are tackling today and will target tomorrow. so employees can make better decisions at the polling booths. It’s important we do a better job of telling our story! That is why we are Working together, we can help shape an exciting future for the business producing Coffee Conversations with Kelly. Each month you will be community and the citizens we hire and serve. It all starts with believing in receiving a short video discussing national, state, and/or local issues that business and believing that business is worth fighting for!
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We Believe in Business...
We Believe in YOU!
“ Mid-market employers are increasingly looking to hire new employees and raise wages. Coupled with the benefits of enacting pro-growth tax reform, this is very good news for the economy and American families.”
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– Neil Bradley, Senior Vice President and Chief Policy Officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
By now you’ve probably noticed a welcome surprise: a bump in your take home pay! This is one of the many benefits we’re seeing from the tax law passed by Congress late last year. In addition to helping our businesses grow, the law is delivering a much-deserved tax relief to about 90% of the American workforce. We’re glad you’re able to keep more of what you work so hard to earn every day. Keep up the great work!
Have you heard of the RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI)? It is a first-of-its-kind middle
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market economic index developed in collaboration with Moody’s Analytics. It is designed to accurately reflect business conditions in the U.S. middle market, while providing a statistically significant measure of the health and outlook for these businesses. Each quarter, 700 executives of middle market companies across the country are polled to gain insight into how this part of the economy thinks and behaves.
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East Texas Industry Sectors Have Seen Positive Employment Swings While our unemployment improved significantly from last year, 6.6% to 4.6%, the Longview MSA is still higher than the state average at 4.2% and national average at MIDDLE MARKET IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 4.5%. RSM ForUSmore Information visit www.tracer2.com BUSINESS INDEX
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Of-The-Above Integrated Energytives Trade Communications thehow “Ex- it has expanded their busine Policy; International / expanded TranspativesInmate on international trade and CFPB Arbitration Rule. as issues arise in the area thatand impact the trade business environment. TheAdministration awarded NCIC profits. Weekly Government Affairs Calls commenced in February and were port Achievement Award,” with a taped congratulatory message from cific Partnership; Stop $10 Tax On Oil; DOL OT Rule HR 5813; Venting and profits. ernment Affairs Calls commenced in February and were statements provide a reference for any party wishing to know the Chamber’s HERE ofyear We’ll be busy again in 2018! It is an Level; election year and there will be Representative Louie Gohmert. Bill APPLY eek during the legislative session and during the NCIC,and andthere will be &Austin Flaring Rule; Stream Protection Rule; Fiduciary -the State Texas We’ll be busy is anPresident election heldgeneral each week during the Austin legislative session and during the U.S. Weekly Government Affairs Calls commenced in February and again were in 2018! ItPope, position, and they prioritize where Chamber should focus for primaries and regular elections. The Washington D.C. flycial session. Guest speakers included: Senator Bryanhelp forums Todd Anderson, CEO of STEMCO, provided their company perspecEnergy Day in Austin; Health Care Reform; Urge Congress to Reverse We’ll be busy again in 2018! It is an electionD.C. year flyand there will b held each week during the Austin legislative session and during the in will commence, and there are plans for a Transportation Summit resentative Jay Dean, Sheriff Maxey, Chief Bishop, David regular elections. The Washington summer special speakersand included: Senator Bryan its efforts in session. improvingGuest the business economic environment. Theforums for primaries andApplications are due back no to highlight the needed increase in this critical infrastructure,tives and on international trade and how h Bonds, andCFPB more, with special topic discussions it has expanded their businesses Arbitration Rule. on forums for primaries and regular elections. The Washington D.C. summer special session. Guest speakers included: Senator Bryan in will commence, and there are plans a Transportation Summit Representative JaytoDean, Maxey, Chief David anSheriff East and Texas Energy Day showcasing East Texas with Todd Ander-and ss Hughes, and education. Chamber pays attention policies actions at theBishop, state, regional than May 30,for 2018, 5 p.m. and profits. in will commence, and thereatare plans for a Transportation Summ Hughes, Jay Dean, Sheriff Maxey, Chief Bishop, David later son, presidentRepresentative of Texas Oil and Gas Association, as the lead speaker, pdates were provided to attendees on local, state, and levelsBonds, and advocates members bytopic communicating with Keith andAffairs more, with special discussions on electedto highlight the needed increase in this critical infrastructure, and November 7, 2018. licWillard, policylocal issues/concerns. Pertinent committee meet-for Weekly Government Calls commenced February were to highlight the needed increase in this critical infrastructure, and Willard, Keith in Bonds, and and more, with special topic discussions on officials and partnering with pro-business organizations. East TexasinEnergy Day East Texas with homelessness and education. Appointments are Itmade by the Longview Chamber Commerce Board We’ll an be busy again 2018! isan anshowcasing election year andDay there will beofTodd held each week during the Austinhomelessness legislative session and during the East Texas Energy showcasing East AnderTexas with ToddofAnder and education. nting Sponsor Gold Sponsors son, president of Texas Oil and Gas Association, as the lead speaker, Legislative updates were provided to attendees on local, state, and forums for primaries and regular elections. The Washington D.C. flysummer special session. Guest speakers included: Senator Bryan Directors. If you are appointed, you will be seated as a voting committee son, president of Texas Oil and Gas Association, as the lead speak Legislative updates were provided to attendees on local, state, and Presented by in willNovember commence, and thereJuly are November plans for a 7, Transportation Summit Hughes, Representative Jay Dean, Sheriff Maxey,policy Chief Bishop, David 2018. national public issues/concerns. committee meetmember starting 11, 2018. 7, 2018. national public policy issues/concerns. Pertinent committee meet- Pertinent to highlight the needed increase in this critical infrastructure, and Willard, Keith Bonds, and more, with special topic discussions on For more information or to register CLICK HERE AC
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Career Ready Plus Certified Campus Achieves Milestone Year The Longview Chamber of Commerce’s (LCC) Career Ready Plus Certified Campus initiative at Ware Elementary is nearing the end of its first year. Several Chamber member businesses and organizations served as champions for this partnership whose goals are to significantly improve post-secondary readiness as well as reading and math scores, and increase parent engagement in each student’s educational life. LCC adopted Ware Elementary last Fall as part of a 3-year commitment with the intention to replicate the initiative over time to other campuses and school districts in our community. You may be asking why the Chamber would get involved with education? The reason is simple: today’s students are the future of our workforce and the vital key to a thriving economy. In response to a nation-wide skills gap, it is not enough to worry whether they are college- and career-ready after graduating high school. In fact, it is imperative that we start working with students before they even reach junior high. The cradle-to-career focus includes health and wellbeing, career exploration, educator support and appreciation, incentive programs, and parent engagement as just some of its many facets.
platform for important knowledge and skills transfer. Additionally, engaging and supporting parents through a free 13-week program called Raising Highly Capable Kids helps them understand how to make better parenting decisions and encourage their children’s success in school. This directly impacts the student, the school, and the community.
We feel that empowering kids with knowledge about the many career opportunities in our community is important, as well. This year, 2nd5th grades each toured local companies whose operations complemented the TEKS they were learning. 5th graders also had the opportunity to engage with local businesses leaders through a Career Showcase on their campus. Additionally, encouraging them to read by offering incentives not LCC recognizes that collaboration with other key agencies and only helps improve their testing scores in every subject, but also sets them organizations will bring about the needed changes at a faster pace and up for better job success in the future. with more effective results than if we worked in silos. By convening these key players at the same table and working together towards district and We are celebrating the successes at this milestone of our Career Ready Plus local employers’ goals, a system is being created that will successfully Campus initiative and are excited about the opportunities already in the prepare these students to enter the workforce. These partnerships take works for next year. This initiative has been possible with the help of some many forms. Having business professionals key business partners such as AEP/SWEPCO, working directly with students and teachers Network Communications, and Chick-fil-A, and in the classrooms creates a comfortable several other companies and organizations.
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B Hive Salon 901 Jefferson St, Longview, TX 75601 (903) 807-0091 www.facebook.com/Bhivesalon903/
Louisiana Pride 1908 E Hwy 80, Ste 4, White Oak, TX 75693 (903) 230-1110 www.louisianapride.business.site
TCM Printing 320 E Methvin St, Longview, TX 75601 (903) 237-7773 www.tcmprinting.com
Force EMS 701 Glencrest Ln, Ste C, Longview, TX 75601 (844) 343-5333 www.forceems.com
Sleepwell Longview 3121 H G Mosely Pkwy, Ste A, Longview, TX 75605 (903) 663-5895 www.sleepwelllongview.com
Texas Farm Bureau 1503 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 (903) 757-5797 www.txfb-ins.com
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The Chamber is our Voice of Business at the Local, State and Federal Levels. The Chamber is an excellent source for promoting small and large business growth in our ever changing and growing community. The Chamber not only provides important and information-filled events, seminars and business tools for small businesses, it is also actively involved with our local, state and federal officials in keeping our members informed and prepared. Our Advocacy Commitee stays engaged, educating our members on issues of importance to the business community. The Chamber is forward thinking, adaptive and responsive to changing needs of the growing business community in Longview. Barron’s is a proud member of this dynamic Chamber. – Jim Barron
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Applications for the Leadership Longview Class of 2019 Are Being Accepted Now! Leadership Longview is an intense, 9-month journey of diving deep into what makes Longview and Gregg County tick. The mission is to strengthen and transform Longview through a program of leadership development, community study, and involvement.
Leadership Longview Objectives: • To identify potential leaders in Longview and prepare them for positions of public and private decision-making. • To maintain and strengthen communication by creating opportunities to meet and exchange ideas with each other and community leaders.
Are you ready? Or do you have someone in your company who is ready? Applications for the 2018-2019 class year are available online now.
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• To provide community education. • To increase awareness of problems, opportunities and issues affecting the Longview community. Through participation in Leadership Longview, graduates become part of a new community resource capable of directing important activities in the community. Presented by
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Leadership Longview Project Gives Curb Appeal to the Longview Child Development Center The 2018 Leadership Longview Class selected the Longview Child Development Center (LCDC) as their project. LCDC is located at 1230 South High Street and has been serving income-eligible families by providing educational opportunities and quality child care in a safe, loving environment for over 35 years. The class has outdone itself by giving the Center a new sign, a fresh and welcoming entrance, and new fencing. The project was officially unveiled on April 12, 2018, with a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony. The Leadership Longview Class of 2018 put in countless hours preparing, planning, and executing this important and much appreciated project.
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Longview Delivery Max Whitemyer 14934 Webb Chapel Rd, Ste 26 Farmers Branch TX 75234 (405) 863-7838 www.longview.MenuRunners.com
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Piece of Cake Video Christopher Dickhute 2801 Bill Owens Pkwy #209 Longview TX 75605 (903) 309-3163 www.pieceofcakevideo.com
Sleepwell Longview Tempe Kirby 3121 H G Mosley Pkwy Suite A Longview TX 75605 (903) 663-5895 www.sleepwelllongview.com
Right at Home Scott Combs 501 Pine Tree Rd Longview TX 75604 (888) 253-0905 www.rightathome.net/northeast-texas
Stonewater Roofing Kelli Wilbur 304 E Loop 281 Suite C Longview TX 75605 (903) 266-1205 www.stonewaterroofing.com
Rumours Spa, Salon & Wellness Center Debby Williams 3394 Hwy 259 N Longview TX 75605 (903) 663-0061 www.rumoursspalon.net
Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation Tony McCullough P O Box 70 1200 W. Tyler Street Gilmer TX 75644 (903) 843-2536 www.urecc.coop
Save Wise Services Chassity Powell 12568 Kara Lynn Place Tyler TX 75704
Zenith Laboratory Services, LLC Shawn Kaser 1212 Alpine Rd. Longview TX 75601 (903) 212-4302
Scrubs & Such Ryan Petrea 3500 McCann Rd Ste J02A Longview TX 75605 (903) 619-0062
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Russell & Sons Construction Co. Inc Atmos Energy Jackson Lloyd Insurance Management Super One Foods - 2301 W Loop 281
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