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“Small businesses touch every family and every block of every town across America. And they need our help right now.” SUZANNE CLARK – U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT R.E.A.C.H. REPORT 2020
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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
Suzanne Brown Senior Vice President 903.237.4003 sbrown@longviewtx.com
David Jochum Business & Leadership Development Director 903.237.4023 djochum@longviewtx.com
Issues to Resolve for a Successful Return to Work................... 6
Ana Arroyo Special Projects & Business Development 903.237.4009 aarroyo@longviewtx.com
Education......................................................................... 11
Misty Amaya Education & Workforce Manager 903.237.4041 mamaya@longviewtx.com Bianca Adams Information Services Coordinator 903.237.4000 chamber@longviewtx.com
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2020 YEAR OF CHAMBER EVENTS MAY 5.............................................................................. BAH: Virtual Stoneworks 12............................................................................ BA: Coffee Conversation Comprehensive Immigration Reform 18.........................................................................................Executive Board 19......................................................................................... BAH: VeraBank 25.....................................................................Memorial Day – Office Closed 26......................................................................................... BA: Roundtable Comprehensive Immigration Reform
JUNE 23................................... BAH:Arabella of Longview Senior Living Community 24...................................................................... Virtual HealthyVIEW Summit 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 31 - Sept 2....................................InterCity Trip: Tulsa OK SEPTEMBER 7............................................. Labor Day – Office Closed 17-18..............................................................LL Retreat 21..........................................................Executive Board 22..........................................BAH: Heart’sWay Hospice 22-23..........................................TRC Training & Kick-off
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 WUL: Wake Up Longview 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 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.
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Mark Robinson AEP Southwestern Electric Power Company
OCTOBER TBD............................ Chamber Classic Golf Tournament 12-16.................................Chamber of Commerce Week 22............................................................Board Meeting 27.............. BAH: Copper Tree Retreat Massage Medspa
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Todd Hancock CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System Kristen Ishihara District 4 - Longview City Council Bill Stoudt Gregg County Judge Meredith Todd R. Lacy Services, LTD
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Wednesday March 25, 2020 COVID-19 Solutions for Financial & Loan Assistance https://youtu.be/osEOAxraBbo in order of appearance, Kelly Hall CEO/President Longview Chamber of Commerce, Senator Bryan Hughes Texas State Senator District 1, Jason Petersen SEVP, Chief Lending Officer, Austin Bank Texas, and Day Shelmire Director of the UT-Tyler Longview SBDC present information on Solutions for Financial and Loan Assistance in response to the Disaster Declaration to the COVID-19 Crisis.
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Thursday March 26, 2020 COVID-19 Solutions on Ask the Attorney https://youtu.be/0AOv7dFnSks In order of appearance, Dave Jochum, Director of Business and Membership Development, Casey Goolsby, Partner with Boon, Calk, Echols, Coleman & Goolsby, PLLC Law Firm. Questions continue to rise about the recent Treasury Bill that was signed into law and the proposed recovery bills. Hear how to protect your business and what you can provide as an employer to your employees. Tuesday March 31, 2020 COVID-19 Solutions with Longview Superintendents https://youtu.be/apg06U_tSjA In order of appearance, Misty Amaya Education/ Workforce Manager Longview Chamber of Commerce, Steve Clugston Pine Tree ISD, Dr. Wayne Guidry Spring Hill ISD, and Dr. James Wilcox LISD. The local Longview Superintendents provide updates on the education situation to date, March 31, 2020. Wednesday April 1, 2020 COVID-19 Solutions Ask the SBA Stimulus Bill Phase 3 https://youtu.be/QoC12n3CCeQ March 27, 2020. } Based on the $2 trillion package of relief measures on March 27, 2020. Within the bill includes relief for businesses. To help guide the East Texas businesses through basket of tools we have secured Ahmad Goree, the Lead Economic Development Specialist/Public Information Officer, from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Dallas/Fort Worth District Office. He will be joined by Day Shelmire, Director of the Small Business Development Center for UT – Tyler/Longview. Thursday April 2, 2020 Working Remotely - Tips for Employers & Employees https://register.gotowebinar.com/ recording/2482970340381445390 Join us as Glenn Smith, CEO of Glenn Smith Executive Coaching, provides top tips for employers and employees for working remotely. (not on youtube yet)
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Friday April 3, 2020 Webinar COVID-19 Loans Updates with US Senator and US Chamber of Commerce https://youtu.be/LILPZaWMweU In order of appearance, Kelly Hall, CEO/President of Longview Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Senator John Cornyn, Sara Armstrong Vice President, Political Affairs and Federation Relations of U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Questions continue to rise about the recent Stimulus Package that was signed into law and the options for Small Businesses to obtain loans. Hear how to protect your business and what you can provide as an employer to your employees. Friday April 3, 2020 COVID-19 Solutions - Restoring and Maintaining a Clean and Healthy Environment https://youtu.be/D0484EjnXvs In order of appearance, Dave Jochum Director of Business and Membership Development Longview Chamber of Commerce, Aaron Florczykowski Owner of Cloud Cleaning, and Steve Shaver Sierra Supply & Packing. A presentation on how to restore and maintain a clean and healthy environment amidst the COVID-19 circumstances. Understand cleaning vs sanitizing vs disinfecting and the best cleaning practices for your business’s environment. Tuesday April 7, 2020 COVID-19 Solutions with CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System Chief Medical Officer https://youtu.be/mZEzyJWPTDw In order of appearance, Kelly Hall, CEO/President of Longview Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Mark Anderson, MD, Chief Medical Officer Longview, Texas CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System. Updates and health information about the Longview, Texas COVID-19 situation from local hospital. Wednesday April 8, 2020 COVID-19 Solutions An Actions to Manage your Business Checklist https://youtu.be/GhN6TvPc-_Y Certified Business Coaches will provide guidance on how to ADJUST and PIVOT your business to best navigate the evolving marketplace. Now is the time to PIVOT your business model and innovate on your product and service offering. Developing a plan is critical to surviving the current economic environment. In this webinar, Now is the time PLAN not PANIC. Now is the time to LEAD not LAG. Now is the time to RESPOND not REACT. Let’s work together to develop and implement the right actions for your business.
Wednesday April 8, 2020 10 Things You Need to Know About Data Security & Working Remotely https://youtu.be/0kqhpaMhzEI In order of appearance, Dave Jochum Director of Business and Membership Development Longview Chamber of Commerce, Cynergy Technology COO Kevin Roper, Brent Hudson, Jesse Lazenby. Updates on Data Security & Working Remotely. COVID-19. Remote workers. An exponential increase in data security attacks. In technology terms, it’s a perfect storm. Join us for a brief, informative discussion on what your organization should be doing to keep your business running remotely while safeguarding sensitive client information and protecting your company’s reputation. Thursday April 9, 2020 COVID-19 Solutions on Protecting Your Business with Police Chief Bishop https://youtu.be/ReNo6iCFKMc In order of appearance, Kelly Hall CEO/President Longview Chamber of Commerce, Longview Police Chief Mike Bishop. Tips to help you protect your business and the Police Department’s role in our current situation. Wednesday April 15, 2020 NetworkIP Free Audio Conferencing Tool NetworkIP’s CEO offering free 30 day audio conferencing tool local businesses and community. https://youtu.be/kCU2iOZWYtc Thursday April 16, 2020 Emergency Paid Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act COVID-19 and Emergency Paid Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act: EFMLA, EPSLA, and unemployment considerations under CARES Presented by: Eva W. Turner | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. *Board Certified Labor and Employment Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization https://youtu.be/P2aVpDrNCzw
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President’s Message PHASE I AND PHASE 2 OF GETTING TEXANS BACK TO WORK
On April 27th, Governor Abbott presented a continued phased in approach to restarting Texas. As with past press conferences there was a lot of information to digest. The bottom line is, the Governor confirmed that the April 30th executive order will expire. This being said, it will not be business as normal. A new course has been established to open businesses with safe standards. These standards are based on data combined with industry experts advice and doctor’s best practices. By adhering to these standards we will be able to re-open while containing the virus. Businesses who have and are opening are to operate with practices that are consistent to the CDC guidelines – READ GOVERNOR’S REPORT. Governor Abbott wants Texans to get back to work. He outlined the next two phases in this afternoon’s press conference.
As we move forward together, it is important to remain patient and considerate of others. We want to help businesses reopen as quickly and safely as possible. The Longview Chamber is committed to leading this process with our elected officials and community leaders in order to reengage our economy. We know businesses are struggling. We know tough and painful decisions are being made. We also know our entrepreneurial spirit is alive and the American Dream is NOT dead! To help you navigate this unsettling time please know the Chamber is OPEN and we are HERE FOR YOU! You can call me at 903.237.4004 or email me. I will respond! Also, please take advantage of the online resources at –
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PHASE 1 – MAY 1, 2020 1. Retailers, restaurants, libraries, and museums can open while limiting their occupancy to 25%. Libraries and museums are prohibited to opening hands-on areas. For more information please reference this guide from the Governor’s office.
The Governor reminded Texans these are unprecedented times and the challenges before us has demonstrated our resiliency through the tremendous accomplishments to get back on track. He emphasized now is not the time to become complacent, but rather continue to be responsible in practicing social distancing.
Your Chamber believes that together we will innovate and stimulate new ways of growing our economy. And don’t forget, the Chamber continues to take steps forward to execute on providing quality programming by offering relevant and timely webinars. Be sure and register for these FREE programs at –
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OPENING UP AMERICA AGAIN
2. Bars, salons, gyms, and spas are not to open. 3. Sole proprietors can open. 4. Churches and places of worship can expand their capacity with social distancing practices.
Today is a brighter day! Texas is on a new course to open business safely!
5. Outdoor sports are allowed in groups of 4 or less. The examples of golf and tennis were given.
Together we are stronger,
6. All doctors and dentists offices can open. 7. Essential services businesses can operate as they have.
Kelly Hall President/CEO
PHASE 2 – MAY 18, 2020 1. If the data shows we are containing the virus retailers, restaurants, libraries, and museums will be able to increase their occupancy to 50%.
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Issues to Resolve for a Successful Return to Work ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND RESOURCES Bringing employees back to work and reopening commerce will require that certain essential services and resources are in place. These include: GENERAL HEALTH SCREENING The CDC has recommended that critical infrastructure employers screen certain exposed employees for temperature, ideally before entering the facility. If this recommendation is expanded to cover all employees and potentially customers, employers will have to acquire temperature checking equipment and develop a process to screen individuals. Early and federally consistent guidance as to what will be expected is critical because it will take time to acquire equipment and establish protocols. COVID-19 TESTING To the extent that return to work is based on the testing of employees either for the COVID-19 virus or antibodies to COVID-19, there will have to be sufficient testing capacity, as well as clear resolution on who is responsible for administering the tests, paying for the tests, and checking test results. Most employers are not well-positioned to administer these medical tests, so there must be widely accessible third-party providers. There also will need to be standardization as to when employees need to be tested, the frequency of tests (especially important if testing for infection, rather than antibodies), and the documentation employees will provide to employers. Frequent testing could be especially costly, and it should be determined who will bear those costs. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) If public health professionals recommend widespread use of PPE, such as masks, it will require clarity as to what is needed and who is responsible for providing such equipment, especially if shortages persist. For example, with respect to certain employees in critical infrastructure, the CDC has said: “Employers can issue facemasks or can approve employees’ supplied cloth face coverings in the event of shortages.” However, the purpose of these masks should be made clear as many are not rated for protecting the wearer and employers asking employees to wear them should not be held liable if an employee contracts COVID-19 while wearing such a mask. TRANSPORTATION Approximately eight million Americans rely on public transportation to get to and from work each day. Public transportation is most efficient when it maximizes density, which needs to be avoided to preserve social distancing. While staggered worktimes can help spread out the rush hour, transit systems likely will need to operate at what would normally be excess capacity in order to support public health. Transit systems will likely require some form of financial assistance to support a safe return to work. CHILDCARE Throughout the United States, many childcare providers that are still operating are primarily only caring for the children of essential workers. They also have implemented various public health recommendations to increase social distancing, such as lowering teacher-child ratios. In order
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to allow other parents to return to work, childcare providers will need to presumably operate under sub-optimal financial conditions: below previous capacity levels (as not all employees will return to work at once) and with increased costs (to maintain social distancing and accommodate staggered work times). Childcare providers will likely require some form of temporary financial assistance in recognition that they will need to operate at a loss in order to allow parents to return to work. RESOLUTION OF REGULATORY AND LEGAL LIABILITY ISSUES A reopening plan that is medically based and relies on social distancing and other best practices for public health may raise significant regulatory and legal liability risks. These are in addition to numerous lawsuits already filed as a result of COVID-19 and litigation risk that will become exacerbated during a reopening. Issues include: HEALTH PRIVACY Federal and some state laws are designed to maximize the health privacy of individuals. However, this objective could conflict with potential reopening requirements for employers to verify an employee’s COVID-19 status and/or their vulnerability due to underlying health conditions. Employer efforts to protect other employees and conduct contact tracing in the workplace after an individual has tested positive could be slowed by obligations to protect the infected individual’s health privacy. In addition, confidentiality requirements could prevent businesses from narrowly focusing their contact tracing so as to balance workforce safety while minimizing business interruption. During the COVID-19 national emergency and recovery period, employers will need a broad safe-harbor to make necessary inquiries regarding health status and to make certain limited disclosures to prevent the spread of the disease. DISCRIMINATION CLAIMS Employers who conduct a medically-based or risk-based reopening (using factors such as age or underlying health conditions) may face liability under existing anti-discrimination rules, including the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the anti-discrimination provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. In addition, employers could face claims for adverse employment actions by employees who are delayed in returning to work or who feel they are not provided other reasonable employment accommodations. At the same time, employers can likewise face liability if they return at-risk employees to work too soon. There is a need for clear guidance about what practices are acceptable in conducting a medically-based or risk-based reopening and provide a safe harbor for actions taken by employers consistent with those guidelines. SAFE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS Generally, when maintaining a safe workplace requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks, respirators, and physical barriers, OSHA requires employers to be responsible for ensuring the availability of such equipment and training employees on the use of the equipment. This is simply not possible if PPE becomes recommended in all workplaces. The federal government should make clear that PPE
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recommended specifically to combat the spread of COVID-19 is not subject to the normal OSHA requirements around workplace PPE. Employers also may face lawsuits around the limited supply of or training for PPE. Worker’s compensation issues dealing with shortages of PPE or its incorrect use are also likely to emerge. The federal government should clarify the scope of liability for the provision (or inability to provide due to scarcity) of PPE. SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS More than 23 million Americans receive income as independent contractors in fields as varied as construction, news reporting, professional services, and online-platform-enabled work. Businesses want to be able to provide the same type of workplace protections to independent contractors as they do for employees. However, doing so could be used to argue that the individual has ceased to be an independent contractor and is instead an “employee.” Congress should settle this tension by creating a safe harbor that would allow businesses to implement health practices and provide benefits, including PPE, without establishing a formal employment relationship for the duration of the COVID-19 return to work transition. SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS The federal government took unprecedented steps to support employers and individuals during the current shutdown. These programs will need to be modified and to some extent extended and targeted to assist those businesses and individuals who will remain under distress during a phased or gradual reopening.
TWC TRAINING GRANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES DISLOCATED WORKER GRANT
TWC has grants to train individuals who are out of work and meet eligibility requirement to clean and sanitize public spaces ahead of reopening to the public. In addition to the training, they will be offering placement opportunities for these individuals with public agencies to help augment their existing workforce to meet the challenges of reopening. As with our Work Experience Program, Workforce Solutions East Texas will be the employer of record and carry workman’s compensation insurance for the participants and the public agency will get the benefit of additional manpower.
BUSINESSES DEPENDENT ON HIGH-DENSITY GATHERINGS OR TRAVEL Entertainment venues, restaurants, bars, companies that host meetings and events, and many other businesses are only profitable when they achieve the type of occupancy and density that is not possible during social distancing. In addition, many businesses rely on business, trade show, and personal travel that may be greatly reduced based on social distancing guidance. A gradual or phased reopening that restricts the size of gatherings or limits travel may technically permit these businesses to reopen but this will mean operating at a significant loss. During the period where occupancy and gatherings are numerically restricted, these businesses should be provided with bridge assistance to enable them to remain viable. INDIVIDUALS DELAYED IN RETURNING TO WORK Until there is a widely available vaccine, or at least a widely available effective treatment for those who fall ill, not everyone will be able to resume normal work activities. High risk populations will need to engage in social distancing or even remain at home entirely. Individuals, including independent contractors, who must stay home because of their risk profile will need ongoing financial support if they cannot work remotely. This may require an extension of regular unemployment insurance or the creation of a new “high risk” unemployment insurance system.
Workforce Solutions East Texas COVID-19 Response Disaster Dislocated Worker Grant: Provides training and subsidized employment for the cleaning and sanitizing of public spaces ahead of reopening facilities to the public. Workforce Solutions East Texas is the employer of record and carries the Workman’s Compensation Insurance for the participants. You get the additional trained assistance needed to reopen your facilities. Small cities, ISDs and other public agencies needing assistance in cleaning/sanitizing their facilities and who need additional manpower to reopen can email: employerservices@easttexasworkforce.org or call Timothy Smith 903-500-7124
Public inquiries about services available can be directed to 844 – ETWORKS (389-6757)
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Advocacy Strengthening Longview by Advocating for Local Business REOPENING TEXAS Responses for Return to Work Guidance from TWC As East Texas business looks to begin the process of reopening our economy, we have received questions from employers regarding calling employees back and the employee refusing to return preferring to remain on UI. Here is the answer for the employer: If an employee is called back to work and refuses, the employer should report this is a refusal to return to work. All facts should be provided i.e. provisions have been made for a safer work environment, providing all details. TWC will evaluate based on each individual case and could make the determination to cut off UI benefits. You should report any job refusal. You may send the information to twc.fraud@twc.state.tx.us or call 1-800252-3642. For additional information or assistance, Tim Smith of Workforce Solutions East Texas asks you to reach out to him directly: Timothy Smith Business Services Manager Workforce Solutions East Texas 2430 S. High St. Ste. A-1 Longview, TX 75602 Office 903-500-7124
Chamber at the Front Line, Fighting for Business! COVID-19 has changed the world is the understatement of the millennium. In the midst of a roaring economy, low unemployment and divided political discourse, our world is turned upside down and leaders everywhere fight to maintain calm, defend and overcome an unknown and deadly virus, and keep the economy moving while sheltering communities in place to protect people. Companies have been forced to make complete changes to maintain their business if they are noted as being essential. The definition of essential personnel has suddenly changed to the appreciation of frontline workers of the obvious medical personnel who protect our health and work tirelessly treating COVID patients that either recover or become part of the ugly statistics of this era, but also those who stock groceries, grow, harvest and cook food, transport and bring it to your car or door. Americans have a greater appreciation for the American worker. This meme succinctly captured the surreal environment!
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Written by Stephen King Directed by Quentin Tarantino
True to the generous and entrepreneur spirit of our area, businesses are changing to navigate this compressed economy. You can be proud of the positive response of our business community and folks working every day to help one another. Living in
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the Longview trade area is a beautiful thing. Our elected officials have responded swiftly utilizing scientific data to keep us safe, while encouraging our spirits. We will get back to a more normal world, but it will take time, careful planning, and patience. We encourage everyone to take advantage of being home with family, strengthening and enriching those relationships that really matter. As one little one out it, “I am glad we have to spend more time at home with family.” And now comes the time to carefully reopen for business! Your chamber has taken the leadership role ensuring factual and scientific information is communicated to our business community and beyond. Because Facts Matter. We will continue enlisting the aid of experts and trusted officials to ensure the latest factual information is available in the webinars we host. In a suite of COVID-19 Resource Pages, your Chamber has set aside this section of our web site as a resource and launching post to help each other, and identify new opportunities in how we work and communicate and keep customers engaged. The information is from a national, state, local and chamber level, and that suite is growing as we identify and create more resources to help our business community. With webinars, podcasts, and continued ways to virtually connect our membership, your Chamber has hosted 25 webinars with experts to navigate federal funding and legislation, safety and health, productivity, business management, and more. We will continue to add to this suite to address business needs in rapidly changing times. It is a time of change and transformation, and your chamber is here to guide and partner along the way. We may be in a dark tunnel, but we can see that there is indeed a light at its end. We’ve got you. ______________________________________________________________ Local elections have been moved. The general election on November 3, 2020. How voting looks in the time of COVID will be determined. We’ll keep you up to date. For now, do your duty: • Register to vote! • Read scientific and factual information on issues and candidates. • Make your plan ahead of time when and where you will vote. You’ve seen how rapidly life can change. • Take advantage of early voting, and mail-in where appropriate. • Fill out the 2020 Census – remember this determines how much federal funding is allocated to our area to support our community! #LongviewCounts! #2020Census
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Facts and science matter. The rule of law matters. Having leaders that work together matters.
Coffee Conversations Webinar May 12 and May 26 – Chelsie Kramer with the New American Economy, will present a report and review the research on May 12, and then on May 26 will have in-depth conversations in a roundtable setting for those who want to engage or learn about advocacy opportunities in more detail. She will present findings supporting the Comprehensive Immigration Reform proposal from the New American Economy. The document specific to our region, “New Americans in Longview: The Demographic and Economic Contributions of Immigrants in the Region,” will be discussed.
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[ NEW AMERICAN IN LONGVIEW REPORT ] The Longview Chamber recently signed on to a letter to Congress in support of protecting DREAMers: Ahead of SCOTUS Arguments More Than 50 Chambers of Commerce Call on Congress to Protect DREAMers.
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Best Class Ever! That is a phrase that is tossed around frequently every year by current class members and alumni alike. We all believe our class; our experience; our leadership was the best ever. And each class has the ability and the facts to make a case for their class to be the “Best Class Ever!” That includes our current class - the Class of 2020 - or as it has become known in some circles - the COVID-19 Class. Because I, too, belonged to the “Best Class Ever!” (class of 2015), I will not make an argument for another class to own that title. I will, however, suggest that our current class has perhaps been the most challenged class ever. From my perspective as Leadership Longview Coordinator, it started with the retreat. Our “go-to” retreat facility was unable to provide our accommodations, something that would potentially throw a wrench into our processes, and impact attendees’ experience of self-awareness and team establishment. We overcame that obstacle. When it came time to choose their class project, they chose one that several previous classes had passed on due to the challenges it presented. It was a project for the Women’s Center of East Texas. They were up for that challenge and jumped right in. They immediately ran into obstacles with the project, but they persevered. Along the way, there were concerns about their timeline and being able to complete the project within the designated time-frame. Again, they rose to the challenge and pressed on with their work. Then COVID-19 burst on the scene shortly after their March Tour Day. The April class day (which is designated for SWOT analysis and project ribbon cutting, signaling completion) was postponed indefinitely. Their project was put on hold due to guidance and executive orders resulting in the Women’s Center restricting access to their facility. And now their graduation has been postponed indefinitely. There is so much uncertainty throughout our society today and this just adds another brick on that wall for these class members. In the meantime, I want to call on our Leadership Longview Alumni - hundreds of you - to be thinking about how we can help this class finish strong. This class will graduate and we will celebrate. The project will be completed at some point and we will celebrate that as well. Class of 2020 - while I can’t give you the title, “Best Class Ever!,” you can certainly claim it. And I will bestow upon you the medal of OVERCOMERS!, because that is what you are.
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Become a Champion for Our Community Through Leadership Longview | Applications for the Leadership Longview Class of 2021 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. • 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. Are you ready? Or do you have someone in your company who is ready? Applications for the 2020-2021 class year are available online now. The deadline to apply is May 31, 2020.
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Although high school seniors have missed many last-semester milestones due to the COVID-19 quarantine, they are learning valuable skills that will help them transition from secondary school to college and/or the workplace.
Lack of soft skills has long been a concern employers have of prospective employees. Local superintendents feel that this unprecedented world-wide event will help equip today’s students with broader levels of resiliency, flexibility, and time-management discipline, among other skills, than seniors of the past.
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Soft skills can be learned through experience and are often not taught. Longview ISD Superintendent, Dr. James Wilcox, during Longview Chamber of Commerce’s Solutions with Superintendents webinar on March 31, endorsed that theory: It has constantly been reinforced to our students that they are not going to graduate high school and go directly into the workforce and keep one job for thirty years with one skill. They’re going to have to retrain. They’re going to have reboot. They’re going to have to be flexible. They need to understand that change is inevitable and, no matter what they do, they have to be ready. They have to be flexible to change their career projection and move that comfort zone and accept that life is ever-changing. Resiliency is what is going to move someone forward, and I think this is just another step in reinforcing that. I don’t have concerns about our students making the transition because this is just one more thing to ready them for life. This is one more step that reinforces the flexibility and trainability that they are going to have to have the rest of their working career.
Define the Post-Pandemic World Work Skills Bridging the Talent Gap Employer Survey What does the new normal look like? 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. This survey provides you the opportunity to define how your work is changing and adapting, and what the new skills need to be in the post-pandemic world. With your help, we can create programs to address our new reality, the new education needs, the new skill set needs. We have an opportunity to define skills and training opportunities for the adjusted future. This survey is even more important than when we started in January. Help define the skill set needs for our future, and let’s address those needs and identify training to produce a workforce that will move the Longview trade area forward!
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• Retailers adopted delivery services. • Businesses embraced live streaming services and virtual meetings. • Triads of support were created as groups formed to raise funds to buy food from local restaurants to feed first responders, medical personnel, and those working shifts, and that restaurant would then pay it forward by donating funds toward the next meal for the next restaurant to provide. Our community’s resiliency has been amazing. The altruism is humbling and inspires each of us to continue to uplift one another during trying times.
Here are just a few of the many examples: Gregg County Title is extremely busy with an overwhelming amount of refinance transactions due to low interest rates. It’s great, but it’s challenging while learning new procedures, especially as directions across multiple counties vary. Central Title Company has rented the drive-through area of former Regions Bank building downtown in order to offer drive-through closing services to keep business going. Freedom Yoga shared their virtual class membership link on the Chamber’s Facebook page. This is a great way for people to take care of their physical and mental well-being during isolation. Copper Tree Retreat is keeping their business running by continuing to offer and highlight their IV Therapy. Wild Honey Creamery is offering delivery service (check their Facebook) and also working on their new location downtown so it will be ready after quarantine! Chuck’s Travel Coaches shared they are faring okay, but many in their industry are not because travel coach travel has been halted. They are reaching out to help the business community have a better understanding of the impact of COVID-19 on the transportation industry. Coffee & T’s is taking neighborhood appointments. You can check out the neighborhood stories on their Facebook page. This new business strategy has increased their business! Brookridge Internal Medicine Associates is promoting and utilizing telehealth in addition to office visits in order to meet their patients’ needs. Azalea Orthopedics shines with innovation as employees created protective masks for all of their coworkers
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Painting With a Twist changed their business model and created “Twist Fun”. Now customers can purchase Twist at Home Kits with curbside pickup. The kits come with all the art supplies you need plus step-by-step instructions and many have an accompanying video tutorial! Plus, kits can be shipped directly to your home! Both can be purchased online. Perfect Catering, Lori Valenti There is a reason that Lori Valenti was the recipient of the Minority Business of the Year by the Chamber in 2018 - she knows how to overcome obstacles. When she purchased Perfect Catering, people told her she was past her prime to open her own business, and she persevered to build a recognized quality brand. When COVID-19 shut down large gatherings, she quickly shifted her business model to serve in a different manner, while still maintaining the high quality her customers have come to expect. They remain open and have changed operations to do door drop deliveries for homes and families. She is catering weekly lunches to large and small companies including a manufacturing plant. For the Easter holiday, Lori surveyed her customers and created an Easter menu for home deliveries. The Easter Bunny came through! Heartisans continues finding ways to serve. They have created a new product line of masks and donated hundreds to front line emergency response teams. Now the masks are available on their website. Sugar Magnolia Properties hosted a virtual Lender Fair on April 23rd. They were able to gather their team of agents and area realtors, to “Speed Date” with local lenders to learn more about available products. Participants had the opportunity to hear about the changes in the mortgage industry and gain clarity as to how lenders are working remotely to meet the needs of their customers! Lenders “hopped” in and out of the meeting in 5 minute increments, to provide as much information as possible during their time together! Barron’s Café and Shop Barron’s has gone virtual! Their fine dining can now be enjoyed at home via curb-side pick up or delivery. And yes, they are opening a portion of the cafe on May 1st. Reservations are HIGHLY recommended. To help keep retail sales flowing in the shop, Lacy and Brandon are hosting Facebook live stream events showcasing their product lines. Tuscan Pig Italian Kitchen The famous East Texas Italian Country cooking has diverted to curb-side and delivery as well, offering their full menu and take and bake items to feed the family. Days and hours of operation have been streamlined to protect customers and staff alike. Country lasagna is alive and well! The Cace Kitchen This icon briefly closed doors to quickly emerge with an online ordering, prepay system with curbside pickup, or select products can be shipped. Get your Cajun fix on!
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For a list of Business Member adapting to change, visit our resource page! Our arts community has begun to provide streaming performances and virtual tours. Now is the time to embrace virtual art as it is just a click away... Longview Museum of Fine Arts With their doors closed, they had to find a way to connect with their members. Tiffany Jehorek, the Executive Director, found a way. She began creating virtual tours of their permanent exhibits and posting them to their Facebook page and web site. The annual student invitational was cancelled as a public event, but awards were still given, and the winners posted as well as a virtual tour of featured winners. The Historic Landmarks Show will be delayed. Jehorek said that before the videos were posted online, the museum had about 4,200 followers; that number is up to more than 5,400. The summer arts program will be available virtually! The Longview Arboretum remains open, adhering to social distancing guidelines, and is a wonderful break when you need a fresh air break. With plenty of walkways, paths and beautiful plantings, it a wonderful way to escape and enjoy the beauty of East Texas. Longview City Parks Although the playgrounds are off limits, the paths and trails are open for strolling, running and just meandering, all while practicing social distancing. A great way to get fresh air and exercise.
Sweet Shop USA A chocolate factory owned by Michael and Angie Moss is among the factories that have converted to make medical face shields to supply hospitals with personal protective equipment needed. Sweet Shop USA, the largest handmade chocolate manufacturer in the country, located in Mount Pleasant. With the slowdown of sales at retail stores because of the coronavirus pandemic, they had begun laying off employees.
On March 20, Michael Moss woke up with an idea to make medical face shields. He found out his die cut machine could cut plastic shields to make face shields. Within hours hospitals in New York, Chicago and Seattle were interested, and they pre-sold in the first three days almost 300,000 facial shields. They converted their packing area — 20,000 square feet of the 80,000 square feet facility – to make the shields. As long as they’re able to get the plastic, which is in short supply, they can make up to 40,000 shields per day. When shortages occurred, additional suppliers were found to maintain production. They’ve been “blown away” by the response from hospitals in desperate need of something they can provide.
NetworkIP is providing free audio conferencing in response to the COVID-19 Crisis. As a member of the East Texas business community for over 20 years, NetworkIP is pleased to share its JustMeet audio conferencing service to area businesses, organizations, churches, and schools in response to the COVID-19 crisis. The service is unlimited and free for 30 days. With this resource, employees working from home and anyone social distancing themselves may stay better connected. It is a simple solution for meetings and connecting people when just voice is needed. With no special equipment required, up to 50 participants can join a single conference call from any mobile phone or landline.
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JustMeet’s 30-day free offer is available with code JMETX starting April 15, 2020. To sign up, go online at JustMeet.live.
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