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The Chamber Buzz      
 April 5, 2011     
 

In This Issue

 

* Chamber Recognizes Honorees at Annual Event

* Real East Texas Friendly Hospitality Workshop

* Women's Leadership Series

* Nominate your Business for the 2011 Small Business

   Awards

* Business Expo 2011

* Book Signing by Van Craddock

* Upcoming Events

* Chamber Presents Tools for Business Success 

* 2010 Annual Report

* My Chamber App

 

 Chamber Recognizes Honorees at Annual Event

The Longview Chamber recognized the following individuals at our 2011 Salute to Healthcare Luncheon on March 23

 

Volunteer

Glen Brown

 

Healthcare Professional

Dr. Lynn Fitzgerald

 

Dr. Sam Mack Lifetime Achievement

Dr. David Sadler & Dr. Oscar Chastain

 

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REAL EAST TEXAS FRIENDLY

CVB Hospitality Workshop 
 April 8, 2011- 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Last Chance to Register!  This proven training program will arm your customer service & hospitality employees with the most current information about our city and regional attractions and show them how to serve it up with a smile.  This workship is offered FREE to all participants. A well-trained staff and happy customers mean more business and increased profits.

 

Click here to register 

Women's Leadership Series:  The Power of Assertive Career Management

Management is about getting things done, doing it right, on time and with less stress.  Learn how to monitor and control distractions from interfering in YOUR success!  Set for Wednesday, April 13 from 11:25 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., the cost is $20 and includes a lite lunch.

 

Click here to register 

 

Chamber Seeks Nominations for the

2011 Small Business Awards

The Longview Chamber is currently accepting nominations for the 2011 Small Business of the Year awards featuring the Small Business of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Minority Small Business Champion of the Year, Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year and the
Family-Owned Business of the Year.  Recipients will be honored at the 2011 Small Business Awards Luncheon on May 3, 2011. 

 

Click here to download your application

2011 Business Expo - Making the Connection


Connect with business owners, professionals and chamber member businesses at this year's Business Expo set for Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at Maude Cobb Activity Center.  Exhibit price for members is only $350 and $500 for nonmembers.  Reserve your space today!  Click here to register or contact Amy Tatum, Membership and Advocacy Director at 903.237.4029 or community@longviewtx.com. for more information. 

Community Events

 

 Van Craddock Book Signing set for April 8

      Van Craddock book front

  

Longview author, historian and postcard collector Van Craddock will be at the Downtown Market/Brown Bag Lunch Concert on Friday, April 8, 2011 signing copies of his book, Longview - a Pictorial Story.

 

The book will be on sale for $20.00 from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Heritage Plaza, Corner of Methvin and Green Streets in Downtown Longview

  

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Brown Bag Concert Series and Downtown Market  

ETBA Customer Service Seminar   

2011 Leadercast

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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LONGVIEW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CORE VALUES 

 Strengthening a Strong Economy

 

Promoting the Community

 

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 Opportunities

 

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Developing Community Leaders 

 

2010 Annual Report

 

My Chamber APP

Upcoming Events

 Business After Hours

April 12, 2011

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

Host:

Greggton Rotary Club

Location: 

Longview Rodeo Arena

 

 Member2Member

April 27, 2011

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

 Chamber Office

 

Small Business Luncheon/Leadership Longview Graduation

May 3, 2011

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Maude Cobb Activity Center

BUSINESS SUCCESS TOOLKIT 

 

 Tools for  Business image

 

To receive your toolkit

go to www.longviewchamber.com