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Gregg County Days - Austin 2011LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN 3
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE 4
10 REASONS WHY MEMBERS
RENEW- FROM THE PRESIDENT 5
AMBUCS BRINGING CHRISTMAS
PARADE DOWNTOWN 6
CREATING A STRONG ECONOMY
THROUGH CONVENTIONS 7
FAÇADE GRANT IMPROVES
DOWNTOWN STOREFRONTS 8
ECONOMIST RAY PERRYMAN
TO ADDRESS MEMBERS 14
Departments
RIBBON-CUTTINGS 10-11
ANNIVERSARIES 12
NEW MEMBERS 13
CALENDAR 15
Don’t Miss…
Also in this issue…
Perryman to speak at Membership Luncheon, p. 14
Longview Progress Report is published by:
410 N. Center Street / Longview, TX 75601903-237-4000 / www.longviewtx.com
November/December 2010 Vol. 4 Issue 6
Chamber of Commerce J Convention and Visitors Bureau J Downtown Development
Charles Marshall, one of the mostpopular comedic
motivators performingtoday will headline theLongview Chamber ofCommerce’s 2011 banquet.
Marshall, a full-timespeaker/performer since1991, reinforces hiscomedy with poignantinsights and salientstrategies. He draws upon his vastexperience as an entrepreneur andsuccessful businessman to create a
memorable evening that attendees willtalk about for months to come.
Marshall is the author of the modernday motivational classic, Shattering theGlass Slipper, whose central message isthat success is available for all whoharness, develop, and apply their SevenPowers.
For table sponsorships or to purchase individual tickets call the Chamber office at 903.237.4000 or log on towww.longviewchamber.com/events.
Charles Marshall to headline 2011 LP Banquet
Your business will have morerepresentation than ever before for the
upcoming Gregg County Days trip to thestate Capitol. The Longview Chamber ofCommerce is joining with Gladewater,White Oak, Kilgore and Tyler to speak asone voice of East Texas.
On February 28, 2011 the LongviewChamber of Commerce will once againclimb aboard a bus and head to Austin.Once we arrive, we will join the Kilgore andTyler Chambers at the Capitol for legislativebriefings as well as an evening reception.You’ll have the opportunity to speak face toface with our state leaders as all of EastTexas comes together to speak on behalf ofthe business community. What legislationneeds to pass or be voted down in order tosee your business grow? Now is yourchance to let our state representatives know.
TRIP AT A GLANCE:Monday, Feb. 28:
7 a.m.: Bus leaves Longview for Austin
• Afternoon Legislative Briefingsat Capitol
• Evening Reception
Tuesday, March 1:• Breakfast
• Picture at the Capitol• Meetings with State Representatives
Early registration continues throughJanuary 14, 2011. Contact the LongviewChamber of Commerce at 903.237.4000for more information today or go towww.longviewchamber.com.
Charles Marshall
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An Open Letter from Jim Kendrick BOARD OFDIRECTORS
Richard AndrewsLEDCO Past Chairman
Edward BanosGood Shepherd Health System
Shane BestTexas Bank & Trust
Cathy CaceJohnny Cace’s
Seafood & Steak House
Jon CoxSTEMCO LP
Dr. Julie FowlerKilgore College Longview
Keith HoneyAEP Southwestern Electric
Power Company
Anne HugmanHugman Architecture &
Construction
Wes JonesSpring Hill ISD
Jim KendrickLongview Regional
Medical Center
David McWhorterGans & Smith Insurance
Agency Inc.
Dr. Dale LunsfordLeTourneau University
Randy OertelLeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
Darrell RachelsEastman Chemical Company,
Texas Operations
Dave SpurrierWells Fargo Advisors, LLC
APPOINTEDDIRECTORSMaxey Cerliano
Gregg County Sheriff
Judge Bill StoudtGregg County
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From the Chairman
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Dear Chamber Member,
As your chairman I’mvery proud to saythat YOUR Chamberis moving in theRIGHT direction!The LongviewChamber ofCommerce membersand staff can takegreat pride in thestrides made to fulfillits mission to be “the voice for business” inthe Longview community.
On September 30th the board hosted theirannual board retreat where we look atwhere we’ve been and build on oursuccesses to move our organization forward.A few of the 2010 hallmarks include thelaunch of Chamber Choice-a small businesshealth care plan with UnitedHealthcare,changing the name of the organization backto the Longview Chamber of Commerce,and bringing closure to the Market StreetStrategies report.
As you may remember, in 2009 ourorganization partnered with LEDCO tohire Market Street Strategies to take aholistic review of our organizations. Inlight of the challenging economic times,our board felt it was necessary to reviewour organization to ensure we were stayingabreast of best practices within theChamber and Economic Developmentindustry in order to move our communityforward. Outcomes from this studyincluded:
• provide stronger entrepreneurial basedprogramming (to date we have hosted 14
business development programs with 607participants),
• clarify who we are … the boardvoted to change the name back to theLongview Chamber of Commerce after78% of our members requested the namechange during a recent survey, and
• work more closely with LEDCO tobring jobs to Longview. Recently,LEDCO staff and two (2) of their boardmembers participated in the Chamber’sboard retreat in order to build a strongercollaborative effort.
Without question, 2010 has been aneventful year. The future belongs to thecourageous and your Chamber boardand staff will continue to take greatstrides towards becoming an even betterorganization and resource for thecommunity. Looking ahead, the Chamberwill need to continue to work onadvocating on behalf of our memberswhile building relevant and impactfulprograms and services to help ourmembers grow and prosper!
The future looks bright for Longview andI am proud to be part of an organizationthat strives to strengthen the localeconomy so that our city is a great placeto live, work and play.
It is truly an honor to serve as your 2010Chairman. I thank you for thatopportunity!
- Jim Kendrick CEO Longview Regional Medical Center
Jim KendrickBoard Chairman
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STAFF
Kelly HallPresident
Paul AndersonSr. Vice President
Elaine ReynoldsVP Downtown Development
Leska ParkerBusiness Manager
Mary WhittonProgram Coordinator
Mitzi BarnesSpecial Projects Coordinator
Amy TatumCommunity Development
Coordinator903-237-4029
Elena GuilbeauConvention Sales Manager
Margie HarrisTourism Services Manager
Carrie FisherReceptionist
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The Chairman’s ClubPlatinum
Silver
Death By ChocolateYour Last Chance to Get Tickets To KLB’s
Newest Fundraising Event!
Please join Keep Longview Beautiful for Death By Chocolate.
Enjoy all the epicurean delights your heart desires.
Surround yourself with exquisite art and music.
Indulge your senses by feasting on chocolate, hors d’oeuvres and wine.
Saturday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. -
Longview Museum of Fine Arts - Tickets are $45 per person
Dress to impress!
A silent auction will be available. All proceeds benefit the projects of
Keep Longview Beautiful. Check out www.keeplongviewbeautiful.com for
more information or call 903.237.4029 to purchase your ticket today!
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Providing Networking Opportunities
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10 Reasons Why Members Renew
Yes, it’s easy for me to think, “We have so much tooffer—why wouldn’t a member renew?” I do think
we’re great and that our members value and appreciate allwe have to offer. After all, we advocate countless hours onYOUR behalf while you’re runningyour businesses and we workendlessly to provide a zillion programsevery month, right? When we considereverything we do, our members arejust paying a fraction of what it reallycosts for us to accomplish so much!
Just as beauty is in the eye of thebeholder, membership value is notdetermined by me or my staff but byYOU … our members. After years ofdesigning member feedback tools likesurveys, focus groups and interviews I can categorizerenewal reasons into 10 ‘buckets.’ Members renew theirinvestment in our organization for: • Civic Responsibility—Yes, just like chivalry still exists,there are still entities who support the “fair share” conceptand feel it’s their civic duty to be a member. Whether theyattend events or take advantage of what we offer, theycontinue to be “good civic citizens” and renew each year.Wish we had more of them! • Sense of Community—We do develop a rich andsupportive community and these members enjoy and reapthe benefits of being part of this community. There is a senseof inclusion that offers collaboration, support, and like-minded values and members feel a strong bond to othermembers. • Affiliation and Credibility—Members see us as thesphere of influence and feel that by being affiliated with usit gives them a strategic partnership and the “GoodHousekeeping seal of approval.” They want to leveragetheir membership to promote their brand, be included oninvitations and opportunities, and to increase their image inthe community. • Bridges and Connections—Members aren’t really seeking‘networking’ as much as they want to gain access to thosewho can help them achieve their goals. They benefit fromthe “6 degrees of separation” and can be connected withmentors, vendors, prospective customers, and keystakeholders they might not otherwise meet or interact within their own circles. We are the “LinkedIn” both virtuallyand in-person and help members build “social capital” inthe area. • Common Vision—Members love leaders who have agreat vision, purpose and significant goals. They believe inour strategic direction and initiatives, and want to dowhatever they can to ensure that we are successful. It’s notfor altruistic reasons to be members since they believe that
by ensuring our success they ensure their own. Memberswant to be part of the “big picture” and invest in resourcesfor long term sustainability. • Visibility—Members know that in this marketplace, it’simportant to have consistent visibility. Visibility promotestheir brands, let’s people know they’re still around, andkeeps them “top of mind” with those they want toinfluence. In a world where people are bombarded withmarketing, opinions and junk mail, it’s easy to be forgottenor passed by. Members have hundreds of opportunities tobe visible and be seen by a fast-paced, instant gratificationenvironment. • Representation—Members acknowledge that their voicescan’t always be heard above all the noise in decision-making circles and media venues. Partly it’s due to smallbusinesses being perceived as “small fish” or a fraction ofconstituents by decision makers, but it’s also due to a lack ofunderstanding how these systems work, accessibility tospecific decision makers, lack of credibility or perceivedpower, or just because most members are busy runningtheir own operations. We have the contacts, skills, and cloutto represent members’ concerns that allows them to focuson their strengths and achieve their goals. We’re there soour members don’t need to be. • Just-in-Time-Solutions—Members count on us and ourcommunity for educational opportunities, problem-solvingand access to best practices. Since most of our members aresmall, they appreciate that “we have people” who can offerwisdom, know-how, and help us over the constant hurdlesof running a profitable small business. • Cost-and-Time-Effective Benefits—Members are alwaystrying to find ways to save money and time on operationalneeds. Whether it’s savings for buying office supplies,insurance or shipping, they know they can save money andtime by accessing these benefits through our affinityprograms. • Leads Generation—Members expect that we’ll referothers to them and help promote their businesses. Althoughwe can’t guarantee leads or higher conversion rates, we doprovide countless opportunities for members to generateleads. From directory listings, sponsorships, leads groups,and networking and volunteer opportunities, we provideface-to-face and virtual interactions with hundreds or eventhousands of people every year. If prospects and customersare like cars, we give members access to the busiesthighways and parking lots in the area!
All of these reasons for renewal help to create loyalmembers and build a sustainable Chamber of Commerce forOUR community. We provide members with opportunities toshare why they joined and renewed, and allow them tocommunicate using their own language. Sometimes they say itso much better than we ever could.
Kelly HallLP President
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Promoting the Community
6 November/ December
Adopt a Downtown Corner!
Christmas at the Courthouse plans have been in fullswing since the snow melted on the Gregg County
Courthouse lawn last December! Our 2010 holiday seasonis quickly coming together with plans for a thrillingparade, entertaining children’s activities, movies on thecourthouse lawn, Mrs. Claus, snow, and Santa of course.
Who doesn’t love a grand parade and twinklingChristmas lights? At 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, is theofficial lighting of the Gregg County Courthouse, andimmediately following will be the Christmas Parade at6:30. Gather up friends and family and enjoy downtownLongview. Many thanks and appreciation to LongviewAMBUCS for the work they do staging the parade. Thismarks AMBUCS’ 25th year with their assistance stagingthe Longview Christmas Parade.
New this year, the dates and times for The Christmas atthe Courthouse will be on Friday and Saturdays, Dec. 3and 4 and Dec. 10 and 11. Times of this free event will be 6p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Don’t miss the holiday fun!
Fall decorations have dressed up the corners ofdowntown thanks to the collaborative efforts of Keep
Longview Beautiful and Main Street. The twoorganizations sponsored Adopt A Downtown Corner thisfall. Sponsors contributed $500 to adopt their own cornerfor the fall complete with mums and scarecrows. Eachcorner included a sign thanking the sponsor whocontributed to those decorations.
In all, 10 downtown corners were sponsored:• Longview Daybreak Kiwanis• East Texans Against Lawsuit Abuse• Computerland Network Technologies• Stifel Nicolaus & Company, Inc.• LeTourneau University• Ben & Anita March• Longview South Rotary• First Baptist Church• Pen & Company
Longview’s Christmas Parade and Discover Downtown Christmas at the Courthouse
LeTourneau University helps usher in Fall.
Free Family-Fun Holiday Happenings
Thursday, Dec. 26:15 p.m. - Light up the Courthouse
6:30 p.m. - Parade begins
Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3 and 46 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Family & Children’s activities
Friday and Saturday, Dec. 10 and 116 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Family & Children’s activities
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CVB, City reps attend Small Market Meetings Conference
Conventions play a big role in bringing businessleaders, entrepreneurs and tourists to Longview.
Conventions attract delegates who spend money throughrestaurant and hotel venues and contribute to sales taxbenefiting city programs. The Longview Convention andVisitors Bureau iscontinuing ourcommitment to attractconventions bypartnering with MaudeCobb ConventionCenter staff.
For the first time, Elena Guilbeau, Convention SalesManager for the CVB, and Cindy Smith, EventCoordinator at Maude Cobb Convention Center, partneredtogether to attend the Small Market Meetings Conference,held in Shreveport this October. The conference was the
first in the industry, designed specifically for meetingprofessionals who seek smaller destinations and venues.
Meeting planners and industry delegates met over twodays during a marketplace session for one-on-onediscussions for potential business opportunities. A main
focus of the conferencewas professionaldevelopment, whichincluded training onevent registration,meeting management
and conference promotion. Each of these events presented an opportunity to
network with meeting planners and other travel industryprofessionals from around the country, while increasingvisibility for hosting Real East Texas Meetings inLongview!
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Façade Grant Program Helps Improve Downtown
Three downtown buildings benefited from the OneHundred Acres of Heritage Main Street Façade Grant
Program this year. Façade grants are funded by the City ofLongview from CDBG funds through Longview’s MainStreet Program. The 2009-2010 funding cycle was 45,000.Application for funding is made through the Main StreetOffice. Longview Main Street is a part of the LongviewChamber of Commerce.
205-207 N. Center Street is the home of George PrestonAntiques and TCC PHOTO | GALLERY. The buildingrequired repair of the awning and refurbishing andpainting of the existing brick façade. This project receiveda grant of $4800 paid as reimbursement after the projectwas complete.
208 N. Fredonia Street is where Media Quest has theirvideo and website production company. The buildingrequired removal of old mortar and the application of anew stucco surface and paintings. New door and windowswere also installed. Final touch was a new black awning.With the completion of 208 N. Fredonia that half block hashad three buildings benefit from the façade grant program.This project received a grant of $10,000 paid asreimbursement after the project was complete.
At 215 E. Tyler Street is the Longview Museum of FineArts. Prior to the museum acquiring this property thebuilding was the home of a furniture store for many years.
In fact, LMFA is housed in what was once two buildings,JC Penney and another home furnishings store. When the
buildings werecombined the façadewas significantlymodified to look likeone building and thencovered with woodabove the windows.The projected requiredremoving the oldwood slats which hadnot protected thebuilding from the
outside elements. The building was sealed and newattractive awnings were installed in place of the oldwooden slats. At night the awnings can be lighted with awide assortment of colors. This project received two grants– one for each building – of $10,000 and $15,000 paid asreimbursement after the project was complete.
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Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings
Meineke Car Care Center is located at 2547-B Judson Road. Call903.790.1297.
A ribbon cutting was held on August 14 at the Longview Mall tokick off the I Shop Longview Campaign.
Walmart Supercenter #399 is located at 2440 Gilmer Road. Call903.297.1121.
Girling Health Care is located at 434 E. Loop 281. Call903.236.7591.
Stragent Foundation is located at 3400 W. Marshall, Ste. 401.Call 903.212.3400.
meineke car care center
I Shop Longview Walmart Supercenter
Girling Health Care STRAGENT FOUNDATION
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ellie bee’s is located at 117 E. Tyler St. Call 903.758.0300.P’s Gallery is located at 712 Glencrest, Ste. B. Call 903.212.2626.
Pediatric Rehabilitation Center is located at 501 N. Spur 63, Ste.B-3. Call 903.663.9946.
Longview Dance is located at 400 N. Second St. Call903.806.8282.
Floor Medic is located at 322 W. Tyler. Call 903.663.5509. Hopscotch for Children is located at 105 E. Tyler. Call903.758.2753.
ellie bee’s P’s Gallery
Pediatric Rehabilitation Center Longview Dance.com
Floor Medic Hopscotch for Children
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Ten YearsSpacewalk of Longview
Fifteen YearsDennis-Wade Associates, Inc.
Twenty YearsBox Office Travel
Central Title CompanyCheyenne Electric , Inc.
Exel, Inc.Gene Powell Investments, Inc.
Grady Crawford Construction Co, Inc.Great Texas Balloon Race
Key Building Systems, Inc.Sisk Buick-Pontiac, Inc.
Twenty-Five YearsLongview Alternator and Starter Company
Thirty YearsGood Shepherd Health System, Inc.
Thirty-Five YearsBlake Furniture, Inc.
Forty YearsContractors Building Supply
Forty-Five YearsJ. B. Baucum, Jr.
Fifty YearsA & L Fence Company, Inc.
Fifty-Five YearsMade-Rite CompanyMcCarley’s Jewelers
AnniversariesNovember 2010 December 2010
Ten YearsState Farm Insurance – Big John’s State Farm
Fifteen YearsGuice Engineering Sciences
Heart’s Way Hospice of Northeast TexasSpherion Staffing
Austin Bank - Kilgore
Fifty-Five YearsCity of Longview
Tatum Music Company, Inc.
Hudsonad goeshere!
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ISISISGREENISPRINTTEN REASONS WHY PRINT IS GREEN
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Promotes Sense of Community
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Promoting the Community
ArkLaTex DKIRussell Kneifl
1917 W. US Hwy. 80White Oak, TX 75693
(903) 759-3389
Ark Assurance Group, Inc.Criss Sudduth
212 Old Grande Blvd. Ste A214
Tyler, TX 75703(903) 509-2292
DPC EnterprisesPaula Walters
2500 Judson Road Ste. CLongview, TX 75605
(903) 758-3825
CW BoutiqueCarolyn Williams
206 N. CenterLongview, TX 75601
(903) 757-0307
ConvergysSherri Fluellen
2545 Judson RoadLongview, TX 75605
(903) 232-3108
Cowboy ChickenJohn Barker
3301 Golden Road Ste. 410Tyler, TX 75701(903) 352-0022
Croft PhotographicServices
Bruce CroftP.O. Box 5835
Longview, TX 75608(903) 399-9092
Deutsche BankJohn McCauley
700 Louisiana Ste. 1500Houston, TX 77002
(832) 239-3309
East Texas MarketingSolutions
Monica Hamal625 Chase Dr. Ste. 201
Tyler, TX 75701(903) 509-8228
ellie bee’sLindsay Elkins
117 E. TylerLongview, TX 75601
(903) 758-0300
F.R.S. Technologies, Inc.Susan Fangman118 S. Ward Dr.
Longview, TX 75604(903) 297-4645
Jennifer’s ExecutiveTelephone Systems
Blake RuffP.O. Box 80354
Shreveport, LA 71148(903) 413-0114
Kool SmilesEdie Higby
710 Estes Dr.Longview, TX 75603
(903) 331-8323
Landbridge CommercialProperties
Brian Burks1506 Rice Road Ste. 300
Longview, TX 75603(903) 352-3000
Liberty Tax ServicesBrandy Armstrong5290 Tevey Road
Longview, TX 75605(903) 759-3829
Longview Dance – East Texas Ballroom Dance Association
Mark Judkins1809 W. Loop 281
Ste. 100-165Longview, TX 75604
(903) 806-8282
Morgan Stanley SmithBarney, LLC –
The James GroupRichard James
911 W. Loop 281 Ste. 310Longview, TX 75604
(903) 241-7575
Oleum OperatingCompany, LCShelby Snell
P.O. Box 1263Longview, TX 75606
(903) 758-9896
Edu Dula Inc. dba The Pediatric Rehab
CenterTish Dula
501 N Spur 63, Ste B-3Longview, TX 75601
(903) 663-9946
Pilgrim Oil & GasTechnical Services, Inc.
Janutta PilgrimP.O. Box 188
White Oak, TX 75693(903) 297-7002
Planet Beach Contempo SpaCindy Campbell
103 W. Loop 281 Ste. 206Longview, TX 75604
(903) 663-2010
New MembersP’s Gallery
Paula Davis712 Glencrest Ste. B
Longview, TX 75601(903) 212-2626
REM Benefits andWorksite Marketing
Robert E Mitchell, MHPP.O. Box 8297
Tyler, TX 75711-8297(9030 566-9129
Robert’s Coffee &Vending ServiceSharon Thomas
343 Johnny Clark RoadLongview, TX 75603-4303
(903) 643-9093
Toledo Gas Gathering, LLCRaymond Russell
P.O. Box 2851Longview, TX 75606
(903) 753-0242
Unishippers GlobalLogistics
Daniel Martin210 Canyon Drive
Hideaway, TX 75771(903) 581-1115
Verizon WirelessDavid Hockaday
3080 N. Eastman Road Ste. 104
Longview, TX 75605(903) 753-6370
Village CleanersJason Metler
1421 W Loop 281Longview, TX 75604
(903) 759-4921
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Legislature as the recipient of the Outstanding TexasLeader Award. He is also a former research chair-holder,
University Professor, andEconomist-in-Residence at BaylorUniversity and BusinessEconomist-in-Residence at SouthernMethodist University.
Dr. Perryman will analyze all aspects ofour national, state, regional and localeconomies from every perspective – top-
down, bottom-up and inside-out. He will try to makesense of it all and share some predictions for the future.
The luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. at PinecrestCountry Club. The cost for LCofC members is $25 andnon-members is $45. Registration deadline is Friday, Dec.10. For reservations call the Chamber office at 903.237.4000or register online at www.longviewchamber.com. Theluncheon sponsor is Southside Bank.
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Make plans to join business and civic leadersthroughout our community for the final Longview
Chamber Quarterly Membership Luncheon on Thursday,Dec. 16, featuring Dr. Ray Perryman.
Perryman is President and CEO of The Perryman Group,an economic research and analysis firm based in Waco. Heis widely regarded as one of the world’s most influentialand innovative economists. His complex modeling systemsform a basis for corporate and governmental planningaround the globe. His thousands of academic and tradearticles and presentations span a wide variety of topics,gaining him international respect and acclaim. He has alsoauthored several books, including Survive & Conquer, anaccount of the Texas economy during the turbulent 1980s,and The Measurement of Monetary Policy, a treatise onFederal Reserve activity.
Known for his “tireless efforts in helping to build abetter Texas,” Perryman was honored by the Texas State
Perryman to headline year’s final Quarterly Membership Luncheon
Dr. Ray Perryman
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November5 10:00 a.m. Downtown Market
Noon Music on the Plaza – Heritage Plaza
10 Noon Leadership Longview Committee Meeting
12 11:30 a.m. Member2Member Orientation Session
at Longview Chamber of Commerce
15 3:30 p.m. LCofC Executive Board Meeting
17 12:00 noon One Hundred Acres of Heritage
Main Street Advisory Board Meeting
18 4:00 p.m. Longview Chamber Board Meeting
25-26 Office closed for Thanksgiving Holidays
30 Business After Hours hosted by
Hampton Inn and Suites
December
2 6:30 p.m. Longview Christmas Parade
8 Noon Leadership Longview Committee Meeting
10 11:30 a.m. Member2Member Orientation Session
at Longview Chamber of Commerce
16 11:30 a.m. LCofC Quarterly Membership
Luncheon at Pinecrest Country Club
23-24 Office closed for Christmas Holiday
31 Noon Office closed for New Year’s Holiday
CALENDAR
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