From the Longview Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Staff 

 The Chamber Office will be closed December 23

and December 26 for the Christmas holidays

 

                           Convention and Visitors Bureau   *   Main Street

The Chamber Buzz

December 20, 2011

In This Issue

 Longview Ranks 9th on 2011 Best Performing Cities Index

*  30th Annual East Texas Outdoor EXPO - January 27-29

*  Travel to Tuscany November 8-16 2012

*  Salute to Healthcare Nominations

 

2011 Milken Reports Ranks Longview at #9 

The 2011 Milken Institute Best-Performing Cities Index has ranked Longview ninth in the nation for Small Metro cities.  Longview ranked Number 15 in 2010.

 

The index ranks U.S. metropolitan areas by how well cities are creating and sustaining jobs and economic growth.  The components include job, wage and salary, and technology growth.  Click here for a complete report. 

Save the Date
30th Annual East Texas Outdoor EXPO 

January 27-29 2012 

Travel to Tuscany with YOUR Chamber 

With its spectacular rolling hills and fascinating history, the Tuscan region of Italy is a must for any traveler.  This leisurely journey allows you to

unpack once and visit Florence, Siena, and San Gimingnano among others.  Travel is November 8-16 2012.

 

Click here to view a complete guide to Tuscany including detailed tour itinerary and pricing.  Space is limted so sign up early to secure your seat.  Call the Chamber office at 903.237.4000 for more information. 

Salute to Healthcare 2012

Event Sponsors:

Longview Regional Medical Center

Good Shepherd Medical Center    Hugman Architecture & Construction

Audubon Behaviorial Healthcare

Do you know of an individual or program who has made an extraordinary impact in the Gregg County healthcare community?  Nominate them for the 2012 Salute to Healthcare Awards.  The nominees' acts of service will represent a dedication to excellence in their area of expertise beyond the scope of everyday employment. . 

 

Application deadline is February 3 at 5:00 p.m.  Winners in each category will be announced prior to the Salute to Healthcare awards event on March 28, 2012.  

Click here for an application

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