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Washington D.C. Fly-In2010 Registration
UnderwayREPRESENTING OUR MEMBERS
— FROM THE PRESIDENT 3
BUSINESS PROFILE —
EASTMAN CREDIT UNION 4
BUSINESS EXPO SET FOR MAY 5
DOWNTOWN MARKET JOINS
FRIDAY BROWN BAG SERIES 6
PRIME TIME UPDATE 7
LONGVIEWTEXASEVENTS.COM
KEEPS HAPPENINGS IN ORDER 8
BUSINESS EXPERT JOHN
BECKETT TO VISIT LETU 13
Departments
RIBBON CUTTINGS 10-11
ANNIVERSARIES AND
NEW MEMBERS 12
BANQUET RECAP 14
CALENDAR 15
Don’t Miss…
Also in this issue…
LP recognizes community leaders, p. 14
Longview Progress Report is published by:
410 N. Center Street / Longview, TX 75601
903-237-4000 / www.longviewtx.com
March/April 2010 Vol. 4 Issue 2
Chamber of Commerce J Convention and Visitors Bureau J Downtown Development
Every other year Chamber membersget the opportunity to meet with
their representatives in Washington, faceto face, to talk about the issues that affecttheir businesses every day.
This year’s DC Fly-In will be May 17-19. The Longview Partnership BusinessAdvocacy team is already hard at workscheduling tours and meetings withofficials and their staff in thecongressional office building. Meetingswith Congressman Louis Gohmert andSenators Kay Bailey Hutchison and JohnCornyn are planned.
The LP staff, along with the BusinessAdvocacy team, will draft a list of keybusiness issues. You will be equippedwith background information to reviewand even add to before the Fly-In begins.This information will help you in yourconversations with representatives.
Registration is underway already andwill continue through April 15th. CallKelly Hall at 903.237.4004 or Amy Tatumat 903.237.4029 for more informationregarding hotel and travel arrangements.
They are individuals, institutions,professionals, students, and
volunteers who have made anextraordinary impact on the GreggCounty healthcare community. Please jointhe Longview Partnership on Wednesday,March 10, as we honor three deservingnominees whose acts of service representa dedication to excellence in their area ofexpertise.
Award presentations will be made inthree categories: Healthcare Professional,Volunteer, and Lifetime AchievementAward winner.
Presenting sponsors for our first annualawards luncheon are Good ShepherdMedical Center and Longview RegionalMedical Center. The awards luncheonwill be held at Pinecrest Country Clubfrom 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $25for Chamber members and $45 for non-members. Register by calling 903.237.4000or e-mailing [email protected].
2010 Salute to
Healthcare Awards
presented by the Longview Partnership
www.longviewtx.com2 March/April
Representing Our MembersBOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Richard AndrewsLEDCO Past Chairman
Edward BanosGood Shepherd Health SystemShane Best
Texas Bank & TrustCathy CaceJohnny Cace’s
Seafood & Steak HouseJon Cox
STEMCO LPDr. Julie Fowler
Kilgore College - LongviewKeith Honey
AEP Southwestern Electric Power CompanyAnne Hugman
Hugman Architecture &Construction Wes Jones
Spring Hill ISDJim Kendrick
Longview Regional Medical Center
David McWhorterGans & Smith Insurance
Agency Inc. Dr. Dale Lunsford
LeTourneau UniversityRandy Oertel
LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.Darrell Rachels
Eastman Chemical Company,Texas Operations Dave Spurrier
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLCADVISORY
DIRECTORS
Maxey CerlianoGregg County SheriffCharles Ireland
JPMorgan Chase Bank NAJudge Bill Stoudt
Gregg Countywww.longviewtx.com
From the President
The Longview Progress Report 3
The economic landscape continues tochange as we begin 2010. Some would
argue we’re in tougheconomic times in East Texas,while others believe we lookrosy compared tocommunities across the stateand country. Regardless ofyour opinion, there is nodoubt that 2010 will be apivotal year, and theLongview Partnership iscommitted to providing the leadership andsupport which will be critical to the futuresuccess of our community.
Our focus this year is simple: toserve and support members and tohelp you thrive. This is no time tomaintain the status quo, and ourapproach is to advocate on behalf ofour members, to be aggressive andinnovative. This means revampingprograms to ensure they have impact forevery single participant, focusing oncritical issues such as downtownredevelopment, advocacy and retiree
development. Our 2010 Business Planreflects this attitude of advancing and
attacking, rather than remainingstagnant.
We will continue to rely oncandid feedback from our membersabout what we’re doing right, andwhat we need to improve for yourbenefit. We know the businessenvironment looks very differenttoday than it did years and evenmonths ago, but we are taking our
cue on tackling the coming year from ourmembers; it is the committed, confidentand creative businesses that will emerge
strongest in the coming months andyears, and we look forward to helpingyou succeed. Here is to an extraordinary2010.
Kelly HallLP President
This is no time to maintain the status
quo, and our approach is to advocate
on behalf of our members, to be aggressive
and innovative.
KNOW THE ISSUES. TAKE ACTION.Advocacy is a top priority in 2010 at the Longview Partnership because
what affects your company affects our entire community. That’s why we’verevamped www.longviewvotes.com. This website is focused solely onthe political issues that affect your business every day from health care
to transportation. You’ll be able to find the latest political news
as well as the voting records of your representatives. Most importantly, you’llhave the opportunity to tell your representatives exactly what’s onyour mind. Watch for letters, posted on the website, that you can have sentdirectly to your representatives in Austin and D.C. LongviewVotes.com is
your one-stop resource to national, state, and local issues. Let your voice be heard.
www.LongviewVotes.com
STAFF
Kelly HallPresident
Paul AndersonSr. Vice President
Elaine ReynoldsVP Downtown Development
Leska ParkerBusiness Manager
Mary WhittonProgram Coordinator
Mitzi BarnesSpecial Projects Coordinator
Amy TatumCommunity Development Coordinator
Elton Taylor, Jr.Membership Services
Coordinator903-237-4013
[email protected] Guilbeau
Convention Sales Manager 903-753-3281
[email protected] Harris
Tourism Services Manager903-753-3281
[email protected] FisherReceptionist
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Promoting the Community
4 March/April
The Chairman’s ClubPlatinum
Silver
Chartered in 1934, Eastman CreditUnion began business by offering
individuals one type ofsavings account andtwo types of loans.Since this time, ECUhas matured into a full-service financialinstitution, dedicated toproviding member-owners a wide range offinancial products andservices at anexceptional value.
ECU is now able to offer membership toanyone who lives, works, worships,attends school or owns/operates abusiness in Gregg and Harrison counties aswell as several areas in Tennessee, Virginia,Arkansas and South Carolina.
ECU has 408 employees and offersbusiness products or services in the
Business Profile: Eastman Credit Union
following areas: Business Share Accounts,Beyond Free Checking with Interest,
Business InsuredMoney Market Account,Investment Certificates,Traditional BusinessLoans, ECU Visa CreditCards, Online andMobile Services.
ECU strives to be thepreferred financial
institution of eligiblemember-owners byproviding financial
products and services which add superiorvalue to their lives.
According to Assistant Branch ManagerCarla Dixon, “Membership in theLongview Chamber facilitates connectionswith other local businesses and enhancesECU’s visibility within the Longviewbusiness community.”
Eastman Credit Union Staff: From L to R: NancyMoseley, Becky Thomas, Amy Slaback, JennyMyers, April Ferguson, Terry Payne, TroyNeuman, Lisa Godfrey, Carla Dixon, GinaMcDonald, Darla Rogers, Carmen Lopez.
www.longviewtx.com
Strengthening the Local Economy
The Longview Progress Report 5
Chamber EXPO to Increase Visibility for Businesses
If you're in need of increased visibility and betterrelationships with the Longview business community,
then the 14th AnnualLongview Chamber ofCommerce Business EXPO iswhere you need to be. OnTuesday, May 4, Maude CobbConvention Activity Centerwill be abuzz with a full dayof phenomenal business-to-business networking to growyour business.
The EXPO Hall will open at1:00pm, following the 2010Small Business Awards /2009-10 Leadership LongviewGraduation, and will remain open to the general publicuntil 5:00pm. From 5:00-7:00pm, the Chamber will be
hosting its largest Business After Hours networking eventof the year, featuring refreshments from area restaurants
and caterers looking topromote their services to ourcommunity's businesses.
Don't miss out on whatmay be the biggestopportunity in 2010 toshowcase your products andservices to company decisionmakers here in Longview.Exhibitor rates are discountedfor Chamber members ($350);however, the general public isinvited to also participate($500).
For more information on Business EXPO 2010, visitwww.longviewbusiness.com or call 903.237.4000.
AlleyFest celebrates 32 years of festivalfun in downtown Longview. Set for
June 4 – 6, 2010, AlleyFest will take placeon the streets of Longview’s historic MainStreet district in downtown.
Alley Art, the event that startedAlleyFest, will offer a wide range oforiginal work, quality handmade crafts,and new fine artists with some exceptionalwork. Artisans bring their pottery,paintings, drawings, sculptures and muchmore.
Music Fest presents Friday night’sheadline entertainment, Little Texas.Longview natives Duane Propes and PorterHowell talk about the newest studioalbum. “The title track of our neweststudio album is a song called "MissingYears," and its message is that no matterwhere you wind up in life, your hometown, your family and the people whoshaped your life are really the essence ofwho you are. So no matter how far awayfrom Longview we've travelled since ourlast show in '91, the spirit of the music hasalways come from roots set deep in that
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Promoting the Community
6 March/April
SUMMERTIME FUN —
AlleyFest, A Real East Texas Celebration
KeepLongviewBeautifulSpringing
into ActionKLB Volunteers are
keeping busy with a fullcalendar of events thisspring. Take a look and seehow you can get involved!
April 10th – GreatAmerican Cleanup: Theannual spring Citywidecleanup is held inconjunction with KeepAmerica Beautiful’sinitiative, the GreatAmerican Cleanup. Kickoffis at the City of LongviewPublic Library with areporting party to follow.Supplies, lunch, and avolunteer thank you gift willbe provided. Call903.237.4029 to find out howto be a volunteer and/orsponsor.
April 16th – Arbor DayCelebration: This year’scelebration and programwill be held at Valley ViewElementary and includes atree planting ceremony.
April 22nd- EarthDay/Annual Banquet:KLB’s annual banquet willbe held on Earth Day thisyear. We will also celebrateby providing educationalgoodie bags for areastudents teaching them theimportance of taking care ofour planet.
April 24th- Kids Fest atLongview Mall: KLBvolunteers will be handingout educational coloringbooks to kids at this year’sKids Fest. We will be therefrom 10a.m. – noon that day.Stop by and see us!
red dirt. Just being in Longview alwaysrecharges our batteries, so we have afeeling this will be one of our best shows inyears.” Saturday night’s headlineentertainment is the legendary, classic rockband, Blue Oyster Cult. Classic hitsinclude “Don’t Fear the Reaper,” “Godzilla”and “Burnin’ for You”.
Alley Run features a new course, medals,prizes, and T shirts. The race will beginand end at Heritage Plaza. Alley Run 10kand 5k routes begin at Heritage Plaza at thecorner of Green and Methvin Streets inDowntown Longview and wind throughthe downtown area and the historic NuggetHill neighborhood.
Kids Fest is open on Saturday andSunday with FREE activities for children ofall ages including a Performance Stagewhere talent is abundant with a variety ofmusic and performing selections. Kids Festactivities will center on creative hands-onprojects in keeping with the festivals focuson celebrating the arts in East Texas.
For more information about AlleyFest,visit www.alleyfest.org
The Spring Brown Bag lunch concertseries resumes Friday, March 26 and
runs each Friday through May 7 with theexception of Good Friday. The event isheld at Heritage Plaza, at the corner ofGreen and Methvin Street downtown.
A new feature to Brown Bag lunchconcert series will be the addition of theDowntown Market. This new initiativecomes from the Main Street PromotionsCommittee who is in charge of promotingdowntown as the center of commerce,culture, and community life for residentsand visitors alike. Select vendors offeringlocal products, fresh fruits, flowers and plants
Downtown Longview — Something New!will give our guests in downtown a chance tomake purchases from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Brown Bag concert series will featureentertainment on the plaza from noon to 1p.m. Relax and listen, bring a friend, alawn chair and your favorite sandwich andenjoy an entertaining Friday lunch in theplaza showcasing quality entertainment.The Friday lunch concert series featuressomething for every musical taste.
The Brown Bag lunch concert series andthe Downtown Market promotes thecommunity by attracting people todowntown while inviting those who workdowntown to remain for lunch programs.
www.longviewtx.com
Providing Networking Opportunities
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The Longview Partnership hostedits first PRIME TIME networking
event during the pre-event receptionheld just before the Annual Banquet inJanuary. This was an opportunity toshowcase the businesses who joinedthe Chamber during the November2009 membership event as well as thecompanies that provided thevolunteers who recruited newmembers during the three-day event.
After receiving such great feedbackfrom our membership, the Partnershipwill be hosting another PRIME TIMEnetworking reception prior to the 2011Annual Banquet on Thursday, January20. All new members who join during
Prime Time Update
the 2010 calendar year as well astheir sponsors will have theopportunity to set-up a FREE pipedand draped display. If you know abusiness that needs to join theLongview Chamber, successfullyrecruit them and a FREE spacedisplay at next year's banquet isyours. Additionally, members will beable to purchase a piped and drapeddisplay space for $250.00
For more information on the 2011PRIME TIME networking event,contact Member Services CoordinatorElton Taylor by e-mail [email protected] or call903.237.4013.
UPCOMING EVENTS WITH
THE CONVENTION &
VISITORS BUREAU
Alert Academy Conference
Baptist Calvary Temple
Assembly
Classic Arms Gun & Knife
Show
East Texas Treasure
Hunters Association
Feminar 2010
Texas District Ministers
Conference
Zonta Antique Show
www.longviewtx.com8 March/April
Strengthening the Local Economy
Contrary to popular belief, it’s not a toad steepedin vinegar. It’s the newest addition to DowntownLongview. The Pickled Frog Grub and Pub is a
new eatery and sports bar which is located at 112 E. Tyler,in the former Texas Furniture location. They are slated toopen in late spring or early summer.
Partners Judd Byrnes and Paul Hancock chosedowntown Longview as the site of their new restaurantbecause, as natives of Longview, they wanted to help inthe revitalization of downtown. They saw the potential ofa growing downtown district in which to locate. Theopportunity to purchase the former Texas Furniture Storebuilding turned out to be just what they needed. The13,500 square foot building will house a full servicerestaurant, sports bar and will feature live music onweekends. The Pickled Frog will be open Mondaythrough Saturday, and the menu will be similar to that ofDave & Buster’s with a Cajun theme.
According to Byrnes, the most challenging part ofbringing this new business to downtown Longview was,“Getting through all the necessary licenses and permits,what we thought would be a 60-90 day process endedtaking about 18 months.”
The Pickled Frog received a matching grant from theMain Street Façade Improvement Grant Program to helpthem complete the re-surfacing of the restaurant’s frontand get signage. One Hundred Acres of Heritage MainStreet receives Community Development Block Grantfunds through the City of Longview. Byrnes stated thatthe $15,000 matching grant played a big role in enablingthem to completely restore the original look of thebuilding. He added “It was a tremendous help with aproject of this size.” The Pickled Frog Grub and Pub is oneof two new restaurants opening in Downtown Longviewthis spring. Since 2008, when Longview was recertified asan Urban Main Street City, downtown has welcomed 4other new eateries. Downtown Longview is now morethan ever the place to be.
Is Your Event……happening in Longview or the immediate surrounding
area – Gregg County?…open to the public and not a members-only event?…one that has some interest to, or provides service for
visitors in Longview?…a fund raiser but NOT a commercial sales event or
have a commercial sales pitch?Then your event belongs on the Longview Community
Online Calendar at www.LongviewTexasEvents.com.Sponsored by the Longview Convention and VisitorsBureau, great pride is taken to keep the calendar up to datewith the latest information on upcoming events inLongview. Visit the online calendar and scroll through themonths to obtain information on events throughout theyear. If you find an event that interests you, all you needto do is click on that event which will bring a pop-upwindow with detailed information about that eventincluding dates, times, costs and any other pertinentinformation to the event.
As part of its ongoing efforts to promote the onlinecalendar of events, LCVB places print ads in local andregional publications. A strategically placed billboard atSpur 63 at Highway 80 encourages the public to explorethe online calendar and post their events, so that we mayhave a more complete listing of events in our area for ourtraveling guests as well as our local citizens.
A big advantage is the direct access the public has toplacing events on the Longview Community Calendar.People are urged to go to www.LongveiwTexasEvents.comto post their events. This website gives step by stepinstructions, so that anyone is able to enter their events. Italso provides guidelines for submitting events. Theseguidelines eliminate the possibility of people postingevents which are not in Longview or maybe inappropriatefor the calendar.
If ever you are wondering what there is to do inLongview, you need only go online and look at thecalendar of events for Longview atwww.LongviewTexasEvents.com.
What Is a Pickled Frog Anyway?
(Hint: You’ll soon find one in Downtown Longview)
LongviewTexasEvents.com
keeps you current in town
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10 March/April www.longviewtx.com
Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings
Longview is home to the largest Anytime Fitness franchise in theState of Texas. This first-class facility is open 24 hours a day, 7days a week.
Anytime Fitness is located at 1011 Wal St. Call 903.399.0774.
AutoBody Express has moved from its longtime downtownLongview location to a spacious new facility in North Longviewto better accommodate its growth.
AutoBody Express is located at 3920 U.S. Hwy 259 N., Ste. A.Call 903.753.0324.
Community Connections, Longview's one-stop shop for socialservices, held an open house to showcase their facility andparticipating agencies.
Community Connections is located at 501 Pine Tree Rd. Call903.399.8482.
The second location of Carmela Davis CPA recently opened inNorth Longview after completely rennovating the former Sign Probuilding.
Carmela Davis CPA is located at 2304 Gilmer Rd. Call903.297.5600.
First Bank & Trust East Texas held a holiday open house tocelebrate their move to a new location at Bill Owens & H. G.Mosley Pkwys.
First Bank & Trust East Texas is located at 2395 H. G. MosleyPkwy. Call 903.757.4000.
Hope's Closet has moved from its W. Marshall Avenue locationinto the old Goody's building. A ribbon cutting was held as thestore opened its doors for the very first time.
The Women's Center of East Texas can be reached at903.295.7846.
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Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings
Allstate Agent John Wilson opened his office in 2009 and is on amission to provide Longview area residents peace of mindthrough adequate coverage.
The John Wilson Agency is located at 2401 Judson Rd. Call903.237.0145.
Polka Tots specializes in custom products and accessories fortoddlers and infants as well as general embroidery applications.
Polka Tots is located at 1304 Reel Rd. Call 903.759.1950.
Two familiar names in insurance are now one. Rooker Downing &Booth Insurance Agency recently celebrated its first anniversaryas a new company.
Rooker Downing & Booth Insurance Agency is located at 1811Judson Rd. Call 903.753.1005.
Stone Works recently unveiled its newly added showroom, whichshowcases more than just the quality flooring and stone productsLongview's come to know.
Stone Works is located at 4523 Judson Rd. Call 903.663.3344.
Dr. George Berry brings a new model of chiropractic care toLongview with Upper Cervical Health Centers of America.
Upper Cervical Health Centers of America is located at 1121Evergreen St. 903.759.5567.
The U.S. Census Bureau is encouraging all citizens to be countedin 2010. In the coming months, hundreds of workers will behired to ensure East Texans are counted.
www.longviewtx.com
Promoting the Community
12 March/April
The Longview Partnership Chamber of Commerce
would like to welcome the following new members:
Allstate Insurance – Richard LongacreRichard Longacre
512 Pine Tree RoadLongview, TX 75604
(903) 297-5500
Dr. Jack P. Mitchell, PCCharlotte Mitchell
2641 Bill Owens ParkwayLongview, TX 75604
(903) 759-2533
Fernbrook ParkKerri Lattery
2073 FM Road 2011Longview, TX 75603
(903)643-8888
Merry MaidsCandace Palmer
1316B US Hwy 42 SWhite Oak, TX 75693
(903) 295-0669
Olson Carpet CareKevin Olson
191 Dennard DriveLongview, TX 75605
(903) 663-5412
Frankie Parson-Riggins110 Fountainbleau
Longview, TX 75605(903) 757-4758
Venous Laser Center of East TexasJerry Keaton
701 E Marshall Ave Ste 104Longview, TX 75601
(903) 315-2860
One YearFastop Foods
PuroCleanPink Crown Farms
AbleCare Home HealthAerosmith Aviation, Inc.The Office Center, Inc.
Greener Days LawnScapingCherokee Club, Inc.
PM Enterprises, LLCFive Years
VIP Technologies, Inc.
AnniversariesMarch 2010 April 2010
One YearGlass Doctor of LongviewUSS Forrestal Memorial
OrganizationKey Creative
Allstate Insurance Corp./Mikel Long Insurance
BancorpSouth – Hawkins Branch
Equipment Depot of Longview
Pro Com Solutions /PCSThe Sandlot/Stan’s Sandlot
LLCLegacy Hospice – Longview
Candlewood Suites
Ten YearsBrookshire’s Food Store
Capital One BankCoyle’s Pest Control
Fifteen YearsTrinity Rail
Buckner Children & Family Services
Twenty-Five YearsBearing Service & Supply
Fifty-Five YearsContractor’s Supplies, Inc.Morgan Willeford D.D.S.
Five YearsSan Dunn Enterprises
East Texas Radio GorupTen Years
East Texas Copy SystemsTwenty Years
John A. Cotton CPAMueller Supply Company
Twenty-Five YearsEast Texas Professional
Credit UnionFifty Years
Gregg-Tex Asphalt Inc.Fifty-Five YearsRader Funeral
Home/Rosewood ParkCemetery
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LETU to Feature Business Expert John D. Beckett on April 13
LeTourneau University will host national businessexpert and author John D. Beckett at a public luncheon
at noon Tuesday, April 13, in the Memorial Student CenterThird Floor, on the Longview campus, 2100 S. MobberlyAve. Tickets for the luncheon are $15 per person and mustbe reserved by calling Stacie Francis at (903) 233-3610 byApril 10.
Beckett is the chairman of R.W. Beckett Corporation andspeaks nationally on the future of business in the UnitedStates. A native of Ohio, Beckett earned his bachelor’sdegree in economics and mechanical engineering fromMassachusetts Institute of Technology in 1960. Followingthree years in the aerospace industry, Beckett joined thefamily business his father, Reginald W. Beckett, founded in1937. Two years later, John Beckett assumed the role ofpresident after his father died of a sudden heart attack onhis way to work.
Through tumultuous years including market swings dueto political decisions such as the Arab oil embargo of the1970s and the OPEC-induced oil shock of the 1980s,Beckett persevered and grew, adapting with changes in the
marketplace and a firm confidence that “God was biggerthan the Middle East crisis.”
Today, what started as a family business in the basementof a small home in Elyria, Ohio, is now America’s premiermanufacturer of oil and gas burners for residential andcommercial markets. Beckett guided the business toworldwide leadership in its industry with sales of nearly$100 million, with 600 employees.
Beckett has also written two books about business.“Loving Monday: Succeeding in Business Without SellingYour Soul” was published in 1998 and has been translatedinto 16 languages. “Mastering Monday: A Practical Guideto Integrating Faith and Work” was published in 2006.Beckett helped found and continues to serve as boardchairman of a national prayer organization known asIntercessors for America. He also is a founding boardmember of The King’s College in New York City andserves on the board of Campus Crusade for ChristInternational. The Christian Broadcasting Network namedhim “Christian Businessman of the Year in 1999 and Ernst& Young named him “Entrepreneur of the Year” in 2003.
Promoting the Community
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Providing Networking Opportunities
14 March/April
Approximately 500guests came to thePartnership's
largest networking event ofthe year! This year'sspeaker, John O'Leary, did aphenomenal job ignitingour business communitywith passion. His touchingstory brought tears,generated laughs andprovoked thoughts. Welook forward to next year'sbanquet on Thursday,January 20, 2011. Tablesponsorships and ticketscan be reserved now (to beinvoiced in November) bycalling 903.237.4013.Top: Banquet packs Maude Cobb Convention Center for annual event;Above, left: 2009 Board Chairman David McWhorter recounts thePartnership's success this past year, particularly the launch of our award-winning Sensible Solution nonsubscriber plan; middle: Special guestspeaker John O'Leary thrilled the audience with his captivatingpresentation, which challenged everyone to consider the impact of theirrelationships; far right: In his remarks, 2010 Board Chairman JimKendrick stressed the importance of the Partnership remaining a strongbusiness advocate for the Longview trade area: Right: AmbassadorChairman Debbie Crabtree accepts the 2009 Ambassador of the YearAward on behalf of Randi Garcia (American Classifieds), who wasunable to attend; far right: Retired businessman and former LongviewMayor Lou Galosy was recipient of the 2009 Chairman's Award; Belowleft: David McWhorter, far left, poses with Jeremy Dumond, whoaccepted the Manufacturer of the Year Award on behalf of US Steel andTubular Products Inc., Texas Operations Division. Dan Flournoy (farright) with LeTourneau Technologies Inc, the 2008 winner, presented theaward; Ashley Summers (Kelly Services) received the 2009 CommitteeChairman of the Year Award for leading the President's Club. 2008winner Jim Hughey with LeTourneau University presented the award.
Awards, Photos part of Partnership’s Annual Banquet in Janaury
MARCH3 Noon Leadership Longview Committee to LP4 8:30 a.m. Social Media Workshop at LP
Noon Keep Longview Beautiful Exec. Meeting1:30 p.m. Social Media Workshop at LP
8 5:30 p.m. GLG Task Force Meeting at Development Services Building
10 11:30 a.m. Quarterly Membership Luncheon at Pinecrest11 8:00 a.m. Leadership Longview Class Session12 11:30 a.m. Member2Member Orientation Session at LP15 3:30 p.m. LP Executive Board Meeting18 4:00 p.m. LP Board Meeting23 5:30 p.m. KLB Board Meeting24 Noon One Hundred Acres of Heritage
Main Street Advisory Board Meeting
APRIL8 6:00 p.m. Business Expo Exhibitor Workshop
8:00 a.m. Leadership Longview Class Session9 11:30 a.m. Member2Member Orientation Session at LP12 3:30 p.m. LP Executive Board Meeting
5:30 p.m. GLG Task Force Meeting at Development Services Building
14 Noon Leadership Longview Committee Meeting15 4:00 p.m. LP Board Meeting28 Noon One Hundred Acres of Heritage
Main Street Advisory Board Meeting
CALENDAR
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LP MISSION
STATEMENT
To enhance economic
growth of the Longview
trade area, by focusing on
education, promotion and
development of the
business community.
LP CORE VALUES
• Strengthening a
Strong Economy
• Promoting the
Community
• Providing Networking
Opportunities
• Representing the
Interest of Business
with Government
• Community
Leadership &
Development
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