longview progress report november-december 2012

November / December 2012Vol. 6 No. 6

LEADING BUSINESSES. LEADING COMMUNITIES. ™LONGVIEW

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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.

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Staff

Kelly HallPresident

[email protected]

Paul AndersonSenior Vice President

Communications Director903-237-4041

[email protected]

Elaine ReynoldsVP of Special Event Operations

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Leska ParkerChief Operating Officer

[email protected]

Mary WhittonCommunity Development Director

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Diana NorthcuttRetail Development Coordinator

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Missy SaundersBusiness Development & Special Events Director

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Kayla CanteyConvention Meetings and

Main Street Manager 903-753-3281

[email protected]

Margie HarrisTourism Services Manager

903-753-3281 [email protected]

Lisa NullMembership Services Clerk

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Carrie FisherDirector of First Impressions

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Kim DroegeExecutive Director

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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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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.


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


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

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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


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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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



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.



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 [email protected]

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


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


(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


(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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PAIDPERMIT NO. 82LONGVIEW, TX

Surgery.Redefined.

CHOOSE PRECISION. CHOOSE VISION. CHOOSE GOOD SHEPHERD.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE HEALTHY HOTLINE AT (903) 315-GSHS (4747).

da V inc i S iR O B O T I C S U R G I C A L S Y S T E M

CurveS U R G I C A L N A V I G A T I O N

MAKOplastyROBOT ASSISTED JOINT REPLACEMENT

Currently used for gynecological and general surgery procedures at

Good Shepherd, the da Vinci Si System allows specially trained

surgeons to perform the surgeries previously performed in an open fashion with better results using

the advanced imaging and robotic technology. Small incisions are used to introduce miniaturized,

wristed instruments and ahigh-definition 3D camera. During

the procedure, the surgeon is seated at a console beside the

operating room table while viewing a magnified, high-resolution 3D

image of the surgical site.

The Curve Surgical-Navigation System is changing the way doctors navigate intra-operative information

and technology. Curve is the ultimate command and control center for information-guided surgery. By using advanced

image-guided navigationtechnology, Good Shepherd is able

to better apply brain, spine and sinus mapping technique on patients. This system enables

surgeons to more accurately target the surgical site down to the

smallest degree by providing HD screens and precise navigation.

Good Shepherd is the only hospital with MAKO robot-assisted knee

and hip surgery in Northeast Texas.For those living with early to

mid-stage osteoarthritis in their knee, there is a new innovative treatment option now available

in Northeast Texas.The MAKOplasty® Partial Knee Replacement procedure spares

bone, treats the specificcompartments of the knee and

is available exclusively atGood Shepherd Medical Center.

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