Development
Development
Business Solutions
PROMOTING EMPLOYER TO EMPLOYEE–ENGAGE TO EDUCATE, E2E2
It is important we tell our story. That is why we have produced Coffee Conversations with Kelly. These videos discuss national, state, and/or local issues that impact your business and the lives of your employees. Chamber members will receive a link which will direct them to a flyer that can be shared with employees, friends, and family. Go to our News page for the E2E blog entries!
BUSINESS DIRECTORY AND WEBSITE LISTING
Included in your membership investment is an alphabetical and categorical listing for your business/organization in the Longview Chamber of Commerce Business Directory.
REFERRALS
Members receive priority referrals when calls are received regarding Longview. Additionally, members can supply the Chamber with flyers, brochures and business card to be included in relocation and visitor packets we distribute to people looking to move to or visit the Longview area.
COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT
Membership in the Longview Chamber of Commerce provides you with an opportunity to get involved.
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS
Promote networking by sponsoring monthly Business After Hours Mixers at your business. The mixers are an excellent opportunity to meet other Chamber members and to learn about their businesses. Other special events such as the Business Solutions Conference and Business2Business Luncheons also provide great opportunities for members to network with other business professionals.
REPRESENTING BUSINESS TO GOVERNMENT
The Longview Chamber of Commerce represents business concerns to local, regional, state and federal entities. Action Alerts and other legislative information is available on the Chamber’s website and is sent to members via e-mail throughout the year.
ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The mission of the Business Solutions Online Training Center and Global Classroom is to use technology and the Internet to advance and support business and economic development through education and training by providing access to quality online business, technology and career readiness content across multiple digital devices anywhere…anytime.
Business forums/seminars are regularly scheduled. Members are invited to attend these educational opportunities at a lower rate than non-members.
The Chamber provides this resource for businesses that are starting up, expanding, struggling or going strong and want to continue. Tools For Business Success is an added value service at no cost to chamber members and the community. Looking for a specific solution to a challenge in your business or just for a resource of ideas to help your strategically build your business, this is one resource you will come to appreciate.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER – LONGVIEW SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Serving small businesses and Entrepreneurs in Gregg · Harrison · Marion · Rusk · Panola · Upshur Counties. The UT Tyler-Longview SBDC is part of a nationwide network of a thousand centers dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and small businesses start, grow and thrive. We provide business consulting and advising services free of charge to entrepreneurs and small businesses in order to foster local economic growth through entrepreneurial development, business starts, job growth and access to capital.
Redevelopment
Much of the work we do surrounding redevelopment is tied to our annual interCity Visits. In 2022, we visited Charlotte, North Carolina. Below are reports from the groups that were formed to research what initiatives from Charlotte could be brought back to Longview, Texas.
Uptown Chamber Trip Presentation
Project South End – Charlotte NC IC Trip
CAMP North End Presentation with Video
Leadership Development
Much of the work we do surrounding redevelopment is tied to our annual interCity Visits. In 2022, we visited Charlotte, North Carolina. Below are reports from the groups that were formed to research what initiatives from Charlotte could be brought back to Longview, Texas.
Leadership Longview is a 9-month program that provides participants the opportunity to better understand our community by meeting with and learning from today’s community leaders. Applications are
Graduates of Leadership Longview strive to have their members remain engaged in the program and the community. Special events are held throughout the year specifically designed as social events and there are also tours arranged at points of interest in the community.
Among the Alumni Program offerings are:
- Connecting Opportunities
- Leadership Training Alumni
- “Behind the Scenes” tours
- Social activities