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November / December 2012Vol. 6 No. 6
LEADING BUSINESSES. LEADING COMMUNITIES. ™LONGVIEW
REPORTprogress
Leadership Longview - Class of 2013
INSIDE:•LeadershipinAction-4•ChattanoogaInter-CityVisit-6•EastTexasCoalitionGoestoAustin2013-10•TRC-ExceedsExpectations-11•ChristmasParadeinDowntownLongview-12
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From the President Contents
Longview Progress Report is published bi-monthly by:
410 North Center Street / Longview, Texas 75601903-237-4000 / www.LongviewTX.com
From the President .........................3
COVER STORY Leadership in Action .......................4
Leadership Longview 30th Year Kickoff Retreat ...............................5
Chattanooga Inter-City Visit .............6
Emerging Leaders ...........................7
2012 Chairmans’ Reception ............7
Ribbon Cuttings ..............................8
Anniversaries and New Members ......9
East Texas Coalition Goes to Austin in 2013 .........................10
TRC - A Goal Buster! .....................11
Santa Claus Lane & Christmas at the Courthouse ..........12
Mission POSSIBLE 2013 Annual Banquet Preview ......13
East Texas Outdoor EXPO! .............14
ParBusters Record Setting Year ......14
Chamber Events Calendar .............15
The Business View Blog www.BusinessInLongview.com
www.facebook.com/LongviewChamber
@LongviewChamber
Let’s Talk Community Engagement
O n a recent InterCity Visit to Chattanooga, Tennessee attendees
heard The Mayor of Chattanooga state, “Successful communities never stop
planning and strategizing. Leaders must understand and commit to a continuous process that allows the community to engage and help create the desired lifestyle they want for the toddlers who will always be graduating from high school in 16-17 years.” This comment resonated with participants and quickly turned into a question—how can we effectively engage the community?
On November 19th the Chamber will be launching Mindmixer.com—a web based tool to host virtual town hall meetings. Mindmixer.com has been successfully used in the public, private, education and political sectors across the country. The site will serve as a dynamic tool that will allow us to engage talent from people within the comfort of their business or home. The Chamber’s goal is to engage a diverse group of people in a variety of conversations such as, what other types of businesses, entertainment venues, or recreational facilities would you like to see in your community? In terms of recruiting businesses from other areas of the state or the country, where would you suggest looking to attract businesses?
Providing citizens a platform with open discussions creates an environment that empowers people to become more involved and take ownership of the result. We are looking to people to provide solutions rather than consumer solutions. Mindmixer.com will help us bridge technology and talent inside the private sector to challenges in the public sector.
We believe people want to contribute, but with today’s hectic lifestyles and time poverty, citizens need a platform that is convenient. Mindmixer.com will help businesses and citizens connect from wherever they are. Collectively, we can build stronger foundations and shape the future of Longview. This is achieved by creating a place where ideas, voices, and perspectives are shared to facilitate deeper and better conversations that yield actionable insights.
Stay tuned as YOUR Chamber prepares to launch Mindmixer.com the week of Thanksgiving. You can sign up at www.LongviewTexasListens.com. MindMixer will give you, your peers, your friends, and your family a powerful platform to help shape Longview’s destiny.
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2012 OfficersDr. Dale LunsfordLeTourneau University
P. Anne HugmanHugman Architecture &
Constructions, Inc.
David McWhorterGans & Smith Insurance Company
Dianne SwankSuzanne Cook & Company
Brad TidwellCitizens National Bank
Tim VaughnTVaughn Builders LLC
Kelly HallLongview Chamber of Commerce
2012 DirectorsJill Berney
Longview Regional Medical Center
Pat BrittonEastman Chemical Company
Cathy CaceJohnny Cace’s Seafood
and Steak House
Jeremy DuMondU.S. Steel Tubular Products
John RayLively Cadillac GMC
Shelby SnellOleum Operating Company
Dave SpurrierWells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Darwin WinfieldAtmos Energy
2012 Appointed DirectorsSuzanne Cook
Suzanne Cook & Company
Keith HoneyVoting Member - LEDCO
Brett LindigSYSCO Food Services, LLC
Mayor Jay DeanCity of Longview
Judge Bill StoudtGregg County
Leadership in Action
What is a Chamber of Commerce if it is not an organization
of businesses seeking to further their collective interests while advancing their community?
Chamber missions vary, but they all tend to focus to some degree on five primary goals: Building communities that attract residents, visitors and investors; Promoting those communities; Striving to ensure future prosperity through a pro-business climate; Representing the unified voice of the employer community; and Reducing transactional friction through well-functioning networks.1
The above definition of a Chamber of Commerce inherently includes the responsibility of a chamber to take a positive action to help develop the leadership core of its community. Longview Chamber of Commerce has implemented several programs and initiatives to accomplish that important responsibility. In this issue the news about Emerging Leaders is detailed. It’s a program recognizing new leaders and to encourage them to continue their progress.
Another program has been a part of the Longview Chamber of Commerce for many years - the award winning Leadership Longview
1 Chambers of Commerce: The Basics; Chamber Basics Primer V.5 Nov. 2, 2009; Published by the American Cham-ber of Commerce Executives, Alexandria, Virginia. www.acce.org
Program. Many cities have Leadership programs but each one is independent. The programs vary from city to city and so do the results of those programs. Leadership
Longview has truly devel-oped into a leadership train-ing program that is meeting its mission: To strengthen and transform the community of Longview through a program of leadership development, community study and involve-ment.
Leadership Longview is coordinated by Mary Whit-ton, Community Development Director for the Chamber. However, the reason for its high caliber curriculum and
very efficient organization is the working committee that puts their dedi-cation, skills and enthusiasm into maintain-ing excellence
year to year.
Each year the students begin with a team building weekend which includes a ropes course and classes on the dynamics of groups and learn-ing how to interrelate with the
To strengthen and transform the community of Longview through a program of leader-ship development, community study and involvement.
Continued on Page 10
Developing Community Leaders
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Staff
Kelly HallPresident
903-237-4004president@longviewtx.com
Paul AndersonSenior Vice President
Communications Director903-237-4041
lcvb@longviewtx.com
Elaine ReynoldsVP of Special Event Operations
903-237-4040downtown@longviewtx.com
Leska ParkerChief Operating Officer
903-237-4010bmanager@longviewtx.com
Mary WhittonCommunity Development Director
903-237-4003programs@longviewtx.com
Diana NorthcuttRetail Development Coordinator
903-237-4029development@longviewtx.com
Missy SaundersBusiness Development & Special Events Director
903-237-4023promotions@longviewtx.com
Kayla CanteyConvention Meetings and
Main Street Manager 903-753-3281
meetings@longviewtx.com
Margie HarrisTourism Services Manager
903-753-3281 x216info@longviewtx.com
Lisa NullMembership Services Clerk
903-237-4013membership@longviewtx.com
Carrie FisherDirector of First Impressions
903-237-4000info1@longviewtx.com
Kim DroegeExecutive Director
Keep Longview Beautiful903-212-4552
klb@longviewtx.comIt’s only natural!
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Leadership Longview 30th year features team building kick-off retreat
The 30th Leader-ship Longview class kicked off the
new year with an over-night retreat to Lakeview Methodist Conference Center in Palestine Septem-ber 14th - 15th. Twenty-five class members along with 6 LL alumni attended the two day retreat.
Participants had the opportunity to engage in team building exercises, personality profiles and both low and high ROPES activities which build
trust and camaraderie among the group.
The October session was Business Economic Development
Day. The session began with a class project discussion followed by Leadership Development Training by John Grubbs with GCI, Inc.
Kate King with the Longview Chamber of Commerce presented an overview of chambers of commerce and the importance of their work in the community. Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt spoke on the current economic status for Gregg County and the morning session was concluded with a program by Main Street volunteers.
During the lunch hour, local nonprofit, representa-tives from Junior Achievement of East Texas and Highway 80 Rescue Mission made presen-tations on their organiza-tion’s behalf. Tracy Vincent with Network Communica-tions kicked off the afternoon session and the day ended with a tour of Joy Global.
Sponsors for the October session:
Eastman Chemical Company
Texas Bank and Trust
Providing Effective Networking Opportunities
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Chattanooga - Take Me There
It’s a catchy slogan that instills a sense of mystery and anticipation. Recently a delegation of Longview business leaders
and government officials travelled to Chat-tanooga, Tennessee on an official inter-city visit/tour.
The fourth largest city in the state, Chattanooga is located in Southeast Tennes-see near the border of Georgia at the junc-tion of four interstate highways. The Tennessee River runs through Chat-tanooga and because of the construc-tion of multiple dams on the river, there are multiple lakes for recre-ation and commerce.
The city has received national recognition for the renaissance of its beautiful downtown and redevelop-ment of its riverfront. The city boasts the most productive affordable housing program in the nation, and is notable for leveraging develop-ment funds through effective public/private partnerships, with signifi-cant civic involvement on the part of private foundations. Chattanooga was one of the first US cities to effec-tively use a citizen visioning process to set specific long-range goals to enrich the lives of residents and visi-tors. Longview is in the process of implementing a citizen visioning process (see: From the President on page 3).
The local economy includes a di-versified mix of manufacturing and service industries, four colleges, and several preparatory schools known throughout the South. “Sustainabil-ity” is a key concept for industry and government working together for en-lightened development.
This trip provided our commu-nity leaders the chance to discuss challenges and opportunities our community faces. The visit also provided an occasion for interaction among city leaders and facilitated an exchange of best practices and lessons learned.
Why an Inter-City Visit? The visit was designed to hear new ideas. It introduced the delegation to innovative programs and impactful projects that may be adapted and implemented in Longview. Candid speakers alerted the delegates to the challenges and pitfalls they encountered in the process. Comments from some who participated in the visit:
Chuck Ewings Assistant City Manager, Longview
What benefit did you realize from the Inter City Visit?
The Inter City Visit provided an opportunity to see long-term planning and community involvement in action. It’s critical to find the priorities of the community and establish a plan of action for accomplishing those priorities.
How do you think this will help us get to the next level as a community?
It should reinforce the fact that our future should be determined by the entire community. Finding ways to involve as many residents as possible in the planning process is very important in determining our future path and vision for Longview.
Richard Manley City Councilman - District 5, Longview
Their story was an inspiring and uplifting story of how the citizens of a city came together at a critical point in history. They created a plan which they implemented over the past thirty years
to achieve the success they imagined. It was a terrific story to hear. However, the most unique thing I came away with was how private foundations had played such an important role not only in funding the original plans, but also current projects as they continue the revitalization of downtown Chattanooga. We need to find those resources in Longview, because I am sure they exist. We just need to identify them and motivate them to play a part in both the visioning and the implementation of our plans for Longview’s future.
Cash or Card operated Bike Rental Stand
The Longview delegation included Chamber of Commerce, City of Longview, Gregg and Longview business owners and executives
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Developing Community Leaders
2012 Emerging Leaders
LuncheonThe Longview Chamber of Commerce will
recognize Excellence in Leadership at the 2012 Emerging Leaders Awards Luncheon
11:30 a.m. Thursday, December 6, 2012
Pinecrest Country ClubThis first time event will recognize and honor three
professionals in our community who have made significant accomplishments in their career and
contributed to their community through both professional and personal contributions.
Member cost to attend is $25 and nonmember cost is $50. Reservations can be made by
calling the Longview Chamber at 903.237.4000 or register on line at www.LongviewChamber.com
Presented by: LeTourneau University
Les Mendicello President
35 YEARS and We Are Still Going Strong!
We’re celebrating! September marks our 35th birthday and we’ve just completed remodeling and expanding our main location. Our sincere thanks go out to our customers and great group of employees for their patience and support during the process. Also, thanks to Architect Joe Boucher, RLM Construction Company, and the many sub-contractors who had a part in our project.
Come celebrate with us at our open house in October.
3700 Gilmer Road202 Hollybrook Drive
903-759-0751www.springhillbank.com
Architect’s Rendering South Facade at 3700 Gilmer Road after Remodeling
What is the Criteria for Emerging Leaders Recognition?
Any individual under the age of 40 (by October 1, 2012) who had made an extraordinary impact through leadership service in the Longview community. Applicants must be a member in good standing with the Longview Chamber of Commerce either as an individual member or business member.
The applicant’s acts of leadership service represent a dedication of excellence in their area of expertise beyond the scope of everyday employment. Through committment to their profession and community, the applicant serves as an inspriation to others in an effort to improve the quality of life in our community.
After an interview by a panel of judges, finalists are announced prior to the Luncheon on Dec. 6th.
2012 Chairman’s Reception
The Boards of Directors for the Longview Chamber of Commerce and the Longview Economic Development Corporation host the Chairman’s Reception.
The annual Chairman’s Reception is scheduled for 4:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at the chamber office, 410 N. Center Street in Downtown Longview.
All chamber members are invited to attend as well as special guests of the Longview Economic Development Corporation.
Mark your calendars for this special event.
Silver Sponsor
Longview Regional Medical Center.
For additional information, contact the Longview Chamber of
Commerce at 903.237.4000.
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Milestones and Ribbon Cuttings
Bella Fleur
3008 Gilmer Road Ste. 103
Jason Jones Insurance
1605 Judson Road, Ste. A
Panera Bread 481 East Loop 281
Calie’s Acre 10589 State Hwy 300
Innovative Office Systems
911 NW Loop 281, Ste. 211
Trade Resources
814 Gilmer Rd. Ste. 6
Evergreen Life Services
802 Pine Tree Road
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Milestones and Ribbon Cuttings Anniversaries and New Members
November
1 yearAction Stainless
& Alloys IncBank-Tec South
Bizzuka, IncBronco Oilfield Services
C Miller DrillingChesapeake Energy Inc.
Dalton Lipsey State Farm Insurance Agency
eZforex.comFish City Grill
J & B Food MartLevee
Behavioral Hospital of Longview
Nanny Goat’s Cafe & Feed BinPrecision Pools, Inc
Prothro, Wilhelmi and Company, PLLC
RES Energy Solutions
Service First MortgageThe Henry Firm, P.C.
Towne Oaks & Towne Oaks North Apartments
Triad Physician Resources, INCTrinity’s Grace
Vista CollegeWarfab Oilfield Services, INC
World Finance Loans & Tax Service
5 yearsLongfellow Arms
Apartments
10 yearsLongview
Christian SchoolOpen Imaging of Longview
Texas Office LeasingTexas State Technical
College - TSTC
15 yearsHobby Lobby Stores
Morrison Supply Company
30 yearsComputer Network
Technologies
35 yearsCapacity Of Texas Inc
40 yearsLeBus International Incg
December
1 yearAmerican Red Cross,
East Texas Piney WoodsCheddar’s Casual Cafe
Dallas PlasticsWPC Services, LLC
5 yearsBank Texas NA
Gill ElectricMaximus Operating LTD
15 yearsAmerican Cancer Society
Bar-K Ranch StoreBoys & Girls Club of
Gregg County IncSuzanne Cook & Company
- Linda L Voyles
35 yearsReliable Management
45 yearsJack’s Air Conditioning
& Heating Inc
50 yearsGiglio
Distributing Co Inc
NewMembers~Welcoming52NewMembersAlpineGolfCourse
Paul Leslie2385 Smelley Road
Longview, TX 75605(903) 753-4515
Applebee’sNeighborhoodGrill&Bar
Chad Mitchell101 W Loop 281
Longview, TX 75605(903) 663-1267
ATKINSNorthAmerica,Inc.William M. Battles, P.E.909 ESE Loop 323 Ste
360Tyler, TX 75701(903) 509-1552
BarberInstituteofTexasWray Wade
2430 S High StreetLongview, TX 75602
(903) 236-9695
Calie’sAcreCalie Foreman
10589 State Hwy 300Gilmer, TX 75645(903) 295-2000
CloudCommercialCleaningChannion Burnett11620 FM 1650
Gilmer, TX 75645
CornerBistro&BakeryRoy Moore122 Davis,
Gilmer, TX 75644(903) 918-3173
DaubRealtyJP Daub
420 S CentralHallsville, TX 75650
(903) 215-8380
EastTexasHomesLLCMike Alston
2628 Bill Owens ParkwayLongview, TX 75605
(903) 720-7679
ElliottElectricSupplyJerry Camp
1500 W Cotton StreetLongview, TX 75604
(903) 757-8491
ErvinsGarage&WreckerServiceHenrietta Smith2569 Owl Road
Diana, TX 75640(903) 663-1110
ExcelUtilityConstruction,Inc.
Dale Dodson4158 FM 2087
Kilgore, TX 75662(903) 720-3821
G.ChristyCustomFramingandGallery
Gary Christy210 N. Fredonia
Longview, TX 75601(903) 753-2231
GlennShepardSeminarsCindy Shephard
6953 Charlotte Pike Ste 303
Nashville, TN 37209(615) 353-7125
Gold&SilverBuyersLinda Pady
2407 N 4th Street Ste 100Longview, TX 75605
(903) 663-1994
HensonBuildersLarry Henson
284 N Live Oak RoadGilmer, TX 75644-3703
(903) 235-2805
HensonPropertyGroup,LLCRichard Henson
P O Box 817Gilmer, TX 75644(903) 918-3750
INAFieldServices,IncMike Nelson
1616 E Fairmont StreetLongview, TX 75604
(903) 758-7111
InnovativeOfficeSystems,LLC
Gregg Whittington816 Benton Road
Bossier City, LA 71111(903) 331-6029
JasonJonesInsuranceAgency
Jason Jones1605 Judson Road Ste A
Longview, TX 75601(903) 234-2000
KnightJanitorialServicesKara Odom
1348 Park Spencer Dr Unit E
Tyler, TX 75701(903) 372-5198
Leon’sSignsIncMatt NellenbackP O Box 4788
Tyler, TX 75712(903) 597-7731
LoneStarSpeedwayLisa Hafertepe
3131 Hwy 1252 W Kilgore, TX 75662(972) 977-7304
LongviewLawn&GardenEquipmentBarbara Abbolt
4507 W Marshall AvenueLongview, TX 75604
(903) 759-0874
LongviewTooAmbucsCarmela DavisP O Box 331
Longview, TX 75606
Mr.ChowLuis Licerio
3012 W Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75604
(903) 530-6453
MTE,Inc.Terry W Oswald PE
1210 W Harrison RoadLongview, TX 75604
(903) 759-5395
MyBrewingSolutionsTy King
2910 Gilmer RoadLongview, TX 75604
(903) 576-1876
NationalTruckRepairJimmy Head
15481 FM 968 WLongview, TX 75602
(903) 234-9051
O.W.HeritageHoldings,LLCLandon Ogilvie
1221 Judson Road Ste 300
Longview, TX 75601
OldNavyVeronica Keenan
3090 N Eastman RoadLongview, TX 75605
(903) 663-2893
NewMembersContinuedonPage15
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East Texas Coalition Goes to Austin in 2013
For a second time, The Longview Chamber of Commerce will join the Kilgore and Tyler Chambers of Commerce for the East Texas Advocacy Event in Austin. On February
25 and 26, community leaders will participate in legislative briefings and elected official visits to increase awareness of the needs for East Texas.
Registration for the event is $175 and can be completed online at www.longviewchamber.com or by calling 903-237-4000. Longview Economic Development Corporation will serve as the Presenting Sponsor of this event, as well as Onsite Transportation Sponsor Martin Resource Management Corporation and Gold Sponsors AAON Coil Products, U.S. Steel Tubular Products Inc.-Texas Operations Division, East Texans Against Lawsuit Abuse and the City of Longview.
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broad spectrum of personalities that make up each year’s class. “It’s never the same from one year to the next,” says Mary Whit-ton. “It’s always fun and rewarding to see how the class bonds and develop close friendships over the course of that first week-end which makes the sessions the rest of the year much more beneficial.”
Each session is sponsored by local businesses. The sessions include: Business/Economics; Business Tours; Health/Social Services; Criminal Justice System; Education; and Qual-ity of life. Each year the sessions are taught by different leaders in the community who expertise comes from those fields. Each class also takes on a Project that is planned and then executed on the Community Project Day. Graduation is in May in conjunc-tion with the Small Business Awards Luncheon and Business EXPO.
New graduates are invited to join the Leadership Longview Alumni Network. The Network is a fellowship of ingenious, aspiring leaders who have completed the Leadership Longview course. From Longview and Gregg County these leaders want to make a difference through the investment of their time, talents and resources.
Many alumni of the Chamber’s Leadership Longview have pursued and secured positions of leadership in Longview.
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Trip at a GlanceMonday, February 25th
• Morning Briefing and Speakers
• Luncheon and Elected Officials Visits
• Evening Reception
Tuesday, February 26th• TAB Breakfast• Event Briefing• House and Senate
Introduction
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Strengthening our Local EconomyRepresenting the Interests of Business with GovernmentChamber rallies to exceed
Total Resource Campaign Goal by 117%!
Longview Chamber of Commerce volunteers far exceeded expectations during the second annual Total Resource
Campaign. “When we set the slogan of ‘ROCK ON’, I had no idea the volunteers would take it to this level!” remarks Brad Tidwell, 2012 TRC Chairman. Over 50 dedicated chamber members sold memberships and sponsorships during this year’s campaign, which raised over $434,000 to support future events, programs and initiatives. The goal for the campaign was set at $370,000.
“The volunteer and sponsor support of this event has been incredible,” notes Tidwell, President and CEO of Citizens National Bank, “and they are to be applauded for their impact on the Longview Chamber of Commerce and the Longview community.”
From AlleyFest to Business Advocacy issues, the dollars raised in this campaign will make Longview a better place to live and do business. A full list of supporters can be found on the insert of this publication or online at www.longviewchamber.com.
Dr. Dale Lunsford, President of LeTourneau University and current Longview Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman commented, “Mr. Tidwell embodies all of the traits of a great leader. From his early-on excitement about leading the campaign to his involvement through the six-month commitment to recruit, train and support other leaders and volunteers, he has taken this organization to the next level.” Tidwell will serve as the 2013 Longview Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman.
While every volunteer successfully contributed to the campaign total, three
volunteers were recognized for their extraordinary impact in cash sales. The top cash producer in the campaign was Keith Honey with AEP/SWEPCO, followed by Cliff Hale and Kim Hicks-Graham, both with Citizens National Bank. Chapin Miller with Citizens National Bank, Jon Keller with First Bank and Trust East Texas and Rolin McPhee with the City of Longview also made significant contributions to the campaign total.
Tidwell would also like to thank the Vice-Chairs that served in the campaign and supported the teams of hardworking volunteers. Those Vice-Chairs were Dan Droege with First Bank and Trust East Texas, P. Anne Hugman with Hugman Architecture and Construction, Kirk Henderson with Gans & Smith Insurance Agency and Craig Sisk with Sisk Buick.
Based on the 2012 results, plans are already underway for the 2013 campaign and volunteers are already committing to participate. If you are interested in being a part of this exciting process, please contact Leska Parker at bmanager@longviewtx.com or by phone at 903-237-4010.
Volunteers that earned at least one trip to the Bahamas
Top Thee in individual cash sales. Keith Honey - Center, Cliff Hale - Right, Kim Hicks-Graham - Left
L to R - Brad Tidwell - Chair, Vice-Chairs, Craig Sisk, Dan Droege, Anne Hugman, Kirk Henderson
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Going Down Santa Claus Lane!
If you hear a lot of hammering in the next month or two, don’t worry. It’s Santa’s East Texas elves completing their work on floats
for the Longview Christmas Parade! The time of year is here for Santa to make his appearance on Santa Claus Lane in Downtown Longview.
We invite you to celebrate this year as we feature the theme “Santa Claus Lane”. Prepare to see amazing floats, local celebrities, live performances, marching bands, equestrians, animated characters, giant balloons, and Santa at the Longview Christmas Parade. The Chamber of Commerce and the Longview AMBUCS are preparing for the parade scheduled for Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. Presented by Trinity Rail, the parade will begin at the intersection of Green and Whaley, travel west on Whaley to Horaney, south on Horaney, turn to go east on Methvin past the beautifully lit Gregg County Courthouse and past the reviewing stand at Heritage Plaza.
The Longview Christmas Parade is
a great event for the entire family. It’s an enjoyable experience to see the faces of children light up as they see all of the lights, floats, cars, and entertainers stroll down the street. Make memories that will last a lifetime! “It is always exciting to see everyone’s interpretations of the theme selected each year. We anticipate another successful parade and holiday celebration this winter,” says Kayla Cantey, Longview Main Street Manager. For parade float ideas or materials you can start by visiting http://www.valleydecorating.com/howto.html or www.crs-enterprises.com/
Categories for judging include best business/commercial, best lighting display, most creative, best presentation of theme, most appealing to children, and best non-profit float. Entry forms are available at The Longview Chamber of Commerce and will be mailed to previous participants. Please turn in entry forms at The Longview Chamber by November 20, 2012 or contact downtown@longviewtx.com for more Christmas Parade information.
Promoting the Community
Christmas at the Courthouse
Gregg County has big plans for Christmas at the Courthouse family activities. Two giant snow hills, wagon rides, train rides, Christmas movies, arts and crafts, some new surprises, and of course Santa and Mrs. Claus! This event is free to the public and will be held Friday and Saturday, December 7th and 8th and 14th and 15th. Enjoy these holiday activities from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and make this a holiday ritual that you don’t want to miss!
Downtown Longview Holiday Activities!
December 6, 20126:30 pm Parade begins
December 7, 20125:00 pm – 8:30 pm
ArtWalk Longview & Holiday Downtown Market
December 7 & 8, 20126:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Family and Children’s activities
December 14 & 15, 20126:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Family and Children’s activities
Providing Effective Networking Opportunities
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From impactful meetings on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. to an outstanding Total Resource Campaign, the Longview Chamber of Commerce has had quite a year!
Celebrate all of its accomplishments and see what’s in store for the future at the 2013 Annual Banquet, presented by Citizens National Bank.
The evening will begin at 5:30 pm on Thursday, January 17 at Maude Cobb Convention Center. Members who joined in 2012 will have the opportunity to meet all members by displaying their business during the PRIMETIME reception, sponsored by Kylex Mortgage. Existing members may purchase a space in this reception for $100.
After the PRIMETIME reception, Patrick Henry will deliver an entertaining, funny and thought-provoking keynote address during dinner. He draws from his years as a Nashville songwriter and musician to turn each speech he delivers into one filled with music, laughter and a message that prompts immediate action. In addition to Henry’s address, awards will be presented to the Large Business, Manufacturer and Ambassador of the Year, and the Chairman’s Award will be presented.
Limited seating is still available by contacting the Chamber at 903-237-4000 or by registering with payment online at www.longviewchamber.com. Tables of 8 are available for $600 or $500, as well as individual tickets for $50 for members.
Save the Date:5:30 pm on Thursday, January 17, 2013
Maude Cobb Convention Center
Kevin Cummings Director of Development Service, Longview
I liked how they had built a sense of place, and in doing so, they worked towards doing things that would be good for the community, not just as a means of attracting a new business.
Chattanooga was chosen as a destination by the Board of Directors for the Longview Chamber of Commerce because their citizens are dealing with similar issues. Participants experienced peer-to-peer learning, networking and relationship building through shared experiences. The delegates became a more cohesive team working to solve problems on behalf of our community.
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RMJ Tatical, LLC started within Chattagnooga’s small business incubator. They build specialized high quality tomahawks for military and personnal use.
Providing Effective Networking Opportunities
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Strengthening the Local Economy
Nichols Marine presents the East Texas Outdoor EXPO January 25, 26 and 27, 2013
NEW THIS YEAR! All EXPO activities will be centrally located at Maude Cobb
Activity Center. There will be a special performance stage and Kids Outdoor Adventure Camp. Exhibitors will include RV dealers, boat dealers and other outdoor related exhibitors.
The Hayes RV Kids Outdoor Adventure Camp will give children a place to experience hands-on outdoor activities, education demonstrations and learn basic outdoor skills. The camp will be organized in conjunction with the Gregg County Agriculture Extension Office.
The H&W Marine Outdoor Pavilion will be a 12,800 sq ft enclosed heated pavilion that will be used in place of the Exhibit Hall. The focus will be on exhibitors that relate to outdoors including outfitters, tackle
dealers, ammunition, guided hunting trips, ATV’s, and much more!
The Plano Marine Special Performance Stage will be filled with other outdoor activities, and performances.
Demonstrations will be in the H&W Marine Outdoor Pavilion.
Our Spotlight performer will be Frank Addington Jr., The Aspirin Buster. Frank is an instinctive archer and is on the pro staff for Hoyt.
For more information visit our website:
EastTexasOutdoorEXPO.com
or contact:
Missy Saunders at promotions@longviewtx.com
or 903-237-4023.
ParBusters Sets a New Record
18th Annual ParBusters Golf Tournament returned to Wood Hollow Golf Club on September
10, 2012 after several years at The Challenge at Oak Forest. It was a record year with over 150 players in attendance.
ParBusters golf tournament is a great cross-section of people coming from all over to enjoy golf, great food, and good company. The tournament raises money for the strategic initiatives of the Chamber.
Special thanks to our 2012 sponsors without them, this event would not be possible.
Platinum SponsorHudson Printing & Graphic Design
Beverage & Snack Cart SponsorsSafe-T-Box
Spring Hill State BankR&K Distributors
Driving Range SponsorAction Stainless & Alloys, Inc.
Putting Green SponsorAEP Southwestern Electric
Power Company
Food was provided by: Chik-Fil-A, Cotton Patch, McAlister’s,
Papacita’s and Cheeburger Cheeburger
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Calendar of Chamber EventsNovember 2012 Events are at the Chamber Offices 410 N. Center Street unless otherwise noted.
December 2012 Events are at the Chamber Offices 410 N. Center Street unless otherwise noted.
2Leadership Launch at LeTourneau University
9:00 a.m.
8One Hundred Acres of Heritage Main Street Executive Meeting
4:00 p.m.
eLongview Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Meeting 3:30 p.m.
tLeadership Longview Committee Meeting
11:30 a.m.
tBusiness Development Series: How to Deal with Difficult Behavior
11:30 a.m.
yLongview Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting
4:00 p.m.
iBusiness After Hours at Heaton Eye Associates
4:45 p.m.
d-fChamber Offices Closed for Thanksgiving
lOne Hundred Acres of Heritage Main Street Board Meeting
12:00 noon
6Emerging Leaders Luncheon at Pinecrest Country Club
11:30 a.m.
6Longview Christmas Parade – Downtown Longview
6:30 p.m.
eLeadership Longview Committee Meeting
11:30 a..m.
rOne Hundred Acres of Heritage Main Street Executive Meeting
4:00 p.m.
iChamber Executive Board Meeting
3:30 p.m.
pChairman’s Reception @ Longview Chamber of Commerce
4:45 p.m.
g-h&xChamber Offices Closed for Christmas Holiday & New Years Eve
PitherPlumbingPatrick Pither
310 N. Methvin StreetLongview, TX 75601
(903) 753-3974
PlatinumPropertiesRealEstateKim Murray
3604 Gilmer RoadLongview, TX 75604
(903) 759-7900
PremiereManagementScott ZhorneP O Box 305
White Oak, TX 75693(903) 759-1271
PresserSafetyConsultantsJody Presser
12605 W IH 20 Service RdHallsville, TX 79029
(903) 660-2069
QuadraEnterprisesRichard Graham
NF 02 Lake CherokeeLongview, TX 75603
RE/MAXFirstChoiceDonna KoernerP O Box 6714
Longview, TX 75606(903) 291-0478
RE/MAXFirstChoiceMelinda Randall11736 Dent Rd
Diana, TX 75640(903) 261-1650
RE/MAXFirstChoiceShane Miller
913 W Loop 281 Ste 118Longview, TX 75604
(903) 331-1120
SignPro,Inc.Jason Jameson
2701 Gilmer RoadLongview, TX 75604
(903) 295-2020
SmallwoodandCompanyJosh Smallwood
5914 Old Hwy 80Longview, TX 75604
(903) 920-4565
SodexoKeith Cormier
2901 N 4th StreetLongview, TX 75601
(903) 232-3710
StaybridgeSuitesCJ Clayton
2904 Tuttle BlvdLongview, TX 75605
SummersRealEstateBud Summers
2002 Judson Road ste 108Longview, TX 75608
(903) 757-8686
SweetsByBradleyEric BradleyP O Box 484
Kilgore, TX 75662(903) 808-1499
TexasEliteTrackClubSheneika Wilson
902 Lincoln DriveLongview, TX 75604
TexasFloodLLPBrittany PowellP O Box 5513
Longview, TX 75608(903) 758-3098
TheFourSeasonsLandscapeMaintenanceandDesign
David WilsonP O Box 3082
Longview, TX 75606(903) 387-0175
TinyTurtlesMandy Cohorst
2002 Judson Road Ste 203A
Longview, TX 75605(903) 238-8433
TomlinsonPropertiesClyde Tomlinson Jr
P O Box 6260Longview, TX 75607
(903) 295-2561
Tool&HoistSpecialtiesBecky Miller
P O Box 150069Longview, TX 75615
(903) 759-2334
WellbornMechanicalServices
Gary WellbornP O Box 8935
Longview, TX 75605(903) 238-8908
WoodEngineeringCompany,IncDavid Wood
1615 Judson Road Ste 6-LLongview, TX 75601
(903) 234-1118
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410 N. Center StreetLongview, TX 75601
903-237-4000www.longviewtx.com
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