Longview Progress Report March/April 2015

progress March / April 2015Vol. 9 No. 2

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Kelly Hall President/CEO

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What’s InsidePresident’s Message ...........................3

Using a Toolkit for Success ..................4

Economic Impact Study on CVB ...........5

Advocacy Digest ................................6

Ryan Polk Joins Chamber Team ...........8

Business Solutions Conference .............9

YEA! On the Road .............................10

Leadership Longview Helps D.O.R.S. .10

Ribbon Cuttings ...............................12

New Members .................................13

Anniversaries ...................................13

2015 Salute to Healthcare Recipients 14

Calendar ..........................................14

Legacy and Leadership

Have you ever reflected on how legacy and leadership work hand

in hand or what the meaning of these words truly are? As we prepare to work in partnership with the City of Longview to move the Comprehensive Plan forward, the words legacy and

leadership continually are surfacing in conversations. This has forced me to stop and reflect on what the Chamber’s role is in equipping and developing individuals to leave legacies and to build leaders.

We know legacy is something we build that can live on after we are gone. This is not be confused with leaving an inheritance. A legacy is something tangible that we plan in others that can permanently transform them. Building a legacy is where activity becomes ACHIEVEMENT. It’s not temporary, it’s not something you give, and it doesn’t fade away.

Most of us are results oriented individuals. We know that it is fairly easy to make things look good in the short term and we also know how hard the work can be to make a sustainable difference. Over the next several years it is imperative that as we work together to build a premier community we continually evaluate what will have meaningful and lasting value for Longview.

The Comprehensive Plan is not the solution. It is a beginning point—a map for the journey ahead of us. Once the City Council approves the plan on March 12th we need to be prepared to work in harmony with each other so our activity becomes achievement. It will require us to be committed by giving of our time, money, and resources. It will require us to commit to action. It will require us to be forward thinking, open minded, and willing to see through others’ lenses.

Longview is at a pivotal point! Each of us has a different position on the team to play. Our efforts, talents, and skills need to complement one another. If we are open to doing what is right, willing to allow change, willing to see through others’ lenses, then our spirit will allow the transformation process to occur from the inside out. We have a REAL OPPORTUNITY to leave a legacy.

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Using a Toolkit for Success

Business development is one of the core values and competencies of the Longview Chamber of Commerce.

Reaching out and providing programs and tools to help businesses in the community grow and improve is a commitment and benefit of the Chamber. To meet this commitment a selection of workshops, webinars and seminars are scheduled throughout each year. This February two offerings were available. The Woman’s Leadership series held “Keys to Success in Both Work and Life” by Tara Powers, and the Business Development series held “Today Matters” by John C. Maxwell. Additional sessions are being scheduled and will be posted on the Chamber Event Calendar located on our website at www.LongviewChamber.com.

Workshops and seminars are not the only methods the Chamber offers for business development. Two key programs are Save Local Now and Tools for Business Success. Both of these are designed to allow members to take advantage of available resources through third party suppliers.

Tools for Business Success is free to anyone accessing the resources which includes an expansive Business Toolkit. It is found through a link on our website home page www.LongviewChamber.com. Main topics which offer multiple assets include:

• Start a Business• Grow my Business• Hire/Manage Employees• Get Business Training

• Go Green• Find Financing / Manage Money• Protect my Business• Comply with Government Requirements In addition, Tools for Business Success

offers Industry Information for Manufacturing, Agriculture, Restaurants/Hospitality, Retail, Construction, Oil & Gas, Health, Business of Art, and Food Industry. Special interest groups are Women/Minority, Veterans, and Youth in Business. One resource is highlighted each week under a link “Resource of the Week.”

If needed and desired, the user will find links to the Kilgore College Small Business Development Center and East Texas SCORE which expand the available resources for small business owners and entrepreneurs.

2015 Officers

Ken CunninghamChairman of the Board

Good Shepherd Health Systems

Brad TidwellImmediate Past Chairman of the Board

Citizens National Bank

Wade JohnsonChairman Elect

Johnson & Pace, Inc.

Roy EonChairman of FinanceTexas Bank and Trust

Keith HoneyAEP Southwestern Electric

Power Company

Ron HutchisonNetwork IP

Brett LindigSYSCO Food Services, LLC

Kelly HallLongview Chamber of Commerce

2015 Directors

James Barron Barron’s

Jill Bayless

Kara BolsterSTEMCO

Pat BrittonEastman Chemical Company

David HayesHayes RV Center

Dana Parr Copeland Insurance Group

John RayLively Cadillac GMC

Tim VaughnTVaughn Builders LLC

2015 Appointed Directors

Joe Bob JoyceLongview Economic

Development Corporation

Judge Becky Simpson

Councilman Richard Manley



Staff

Kelly HallPresident

[email protected]

Paul AndersonSenior Vice President

Director of Communications903-237-4041

[email protected]

Leska ParkerDirector of Development

[email protected]

Elaine ReynoldsVice President

of Special Event Operations 903-237-4040

[email protected]

Suzanne BrownAdvocacy &

Communications Director903-237-4003

[email protected]

Melissa SaundersBusiness Development &

Membership Director903-237-4023

[email protected]

Lisa MonsivaisMembership Services Coordinator

[email protected]

Ryan PolkTourism Director

903-237-4000 [email protected]

Decedric WilliamsPrograms and Projects Assistant

[email protected]

Courtney GillYoung Entrepreneurs Academy Coordinator

[email protected]

Amy CantonLeadership Longview Coordinator

[email protected]

Carrie FisherDirector of First Impressions

[email protected]

Chamber Prepares for Economic Impact Study on CVB

Since 1994 the Longview Chamber has served as a consultant/contractor for the City of Longview to operate a

Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). Great work has been accomplished over the years!

The CVB has created marketing materi-als that appeal to a wide audience. A very intentional approach has been taken on how to best market Longview as a destination and then create a desire in others to request addi-tional information about our community. Did you know the CVB responds to thousands of traveler requests annually from across the country? A brief example of some of the work accomplished in 2013-2014 includes the distribution of over 19,000 visitor guides, placement of over 23,000 guides in travel centers across Texas, distribution of over 18,000 calendars of events, and servicing of 31 small meetings/conventions.

Another significant accomplishment of the CVB over the past few years is the ongoing work on wayfinding signage. The first two phases have been completed and phase 3 is slated to begin in late 2015. You have probably seen these signs around town.

Effective advertising is another critical piece of the CVB. Ad placement in print and online is a significant part of the work done to promote Longview as a destination. Perhaps you’ve seen some of these ads in the State Travel

Guide, Texas Highways, AAA Southern Traveler, TourTexas.com, AllAcrossTexas.com, Texas Forest Trail, County Line Magazine, North East Texas Tourism Council Visitor & Events Guide and Regional Map, Trip Advi-sory, and more!

For some it is hard to imagine the City’s tourism industry is a major contributor to the

area’s economy and continues to show strong growth – generating increased spending, employment and an enhanced quality of life for local resi-dents. In order to better communicate the economic impact the CVB has on the tourism industry as well as provide data based results on ROI of the use of the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) the Chamber has contracted with Sarah T. Page Consulting LLC. Sarah will analyze the past 5 years’ scope of

work, evaluate the market condi-tions, and prepare final review which will demon-strate the effectiveness of the CVB. She has also been contracted to identify gaps in performance in order to

strengthen the strategic intent of the CVB. Once the economic impact analysis is completed Sarah has been contracted to review the existing marketing efforts of the CVB and develop a marketing plan moving forward.

Kelly Hall, President of the Chamber, stated “I’m excited that we are embarking on this in depth review of our body of work over the past few years. It is critical we remain laser focused as we move forward and having a third party provide an objective review of work is healthy for our organization!” Sarah T. Page has done work for the Chamber in the past. She conducted two economic impact studies: The Great Texas Balloon Race and the City’s TAAF Basketball tournament last spring.

There are several types of economic analysis that can be conducted. The CVB will be focusing on the fiscal impact from the revenues contracted to promote tourism activities. A fiscal impact analysis will deter-mine changes in demands of servicing and impact on how monies are used. An economic impact assessment will trace changes in economic activity resulting from the actions taken by the CVB.



Advocacy Digest

The Chamber is working behind the scenes on behalf of the business community toward educating on current business issues and legislation, providing testimony and

letters to elected officials on supporting business, organizing the East Texas Coalition trip to meet state representatives and officials face-to-face, and providing forums for this year’s mayoral election process. The following is a synopsis of your Chamber in action.

East Texas Coalition in Austin, February 22-24, 2015The East Texas Coalition is made up of Chambers of

Commerce from Smith and Gregg Counties. In order to strengthen the regional voice, Longview and Tyler embarked on a joint effort 7 years ago to combine their legislative trip to Austin, and this year’s attendance grew to nearly 150 participants with the attendance from Gregg County having almost doubled since the previous 2013 Austin delegation trip. This partnership has proven to be extremely successful in positioning our combined legislative priorities. This program provided participants the opportunity to hear from a variety of state agency leaders on key topics such as water, transportation, and air quality, with an allotted time for private meetings.

April 9, 2015 – Advocacy Summit: The Growth Imperative: How Slow Growth Threatens Our Future and the American Dream.

The U. S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation President Governor John R. McKernan Jr. and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Deputy Chief Economist Dr. J.D. Foster will discuss findings on the newly released report, The Growth Imperative: How Slow Growth Threatens Our Future and the American Dream, which underscores the need to return growth to its historical average in order to provide opportunity for every American and restore our competitiveness as a nation. The report offers insight into the historical rate of economic growth since 1947, and warns of the troubling implications of our current slow growth path that is negatively affecting the country’s economic potential and opportunities associated with increased growth. Douglas Holtz-Eakin, the former director of the Congressional Budget Office and president of American Action Forum, authored the report.

June 18, 2015 – Cyber Security SummitCyber attacks occur all over the world and have recently

had a major impact in our city. The White House held its first Cyber Security Summit on February 13. On June 18, 2015,

representatives from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the CIA and Homeland Security, as well as cyber specialists from large company members, are being recruited to form a panel discussion for this issue’s impact on the economy, personal finance and national security. An IT security expert from Eastman Chemical Company will be part of this panel discussion.

January 29, 2015 - Chamber Testimony on proposed EPA changes to National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone

On January 29, 2015, Suzanne Brown, Advocacy & Communications Director, journeyed to Arlington, Texas, to provide testimony on behalf of the business community during the EPA’s open comment period regarding proposed changes to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone. Board approved statements were presented requesting the EPA issue guidelines that allow Texas and other states to establish policies and develop plans that establish performance standards and flexibility in compliance mechanisms. Further, that state legislators be allowed to work with other policy makers in Texas to jointly develop state implementation plans to protect residential, industrial and commercial electricity users and ensure continued reliability of the electric system.

Support of Export Import Bank Reauthorization ActThe Longview Chamber of Commerce requested that

Congressman Louie Gohmert sign on as a co-sponsor to Congressman Stephen Fincher’s legislation that would reauthorize Ex-Im Bank for 5 years while advancing major reforms for the Bank that focuses on transparency, accountability and job growth, recognizing the crucial role Ex-Im Bank plays in keeping American exporters competitive in a global marketplace.

The Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization Act will strengthen one of our nation’s most powerful tools to encourage domestic exports and has helped over 1,000 Texas companies finance $19 billion in exports. More than half of these exporters were small businesses. Nationwide, Ex-Im Bank supported $37.4 billion in U.S. exports and 205,000 jobs in 2013. With enhanced transparency and accountability and a specific focus on job growth, the Bill will further expand the Bank’s benefits for American taxpayers, businesses and our economy at large.

In Longview, the Ex-Im Bank supports total export value of approximately $13 million covering product lines of

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Ryan Polk Joins Longview Chamber Team

The Longview Chamber is proud to announce newly hired Ryan Polk as their

Tourism Director for the Convention & Visitors Bureau. Ryan brings a wealth of hospitality and tourism experience to the organization. His expertise includes sales and marketing with the hotel industry, organizing the bid response process from release of solicitation to submission of completed documents

for proposal requests to Governmental agencies across the Unites States and in several foreign countries, the creation and maintenance of organizational systems for ongoing and future government solicitations, responsible for daily operations for both Hilton and IHG branded hotels, as well as tracked and managed vital information in the contract administration, hospitality, retail sales and restaurant industries.

Ryan understands the importance of relationships and regional partnerships. Over the past several years he has worked with the Longview Hospitality and Tourism Association, Shreveport Bossier City Hotel Lodging Association, and Tyler Lodging Association. He also believes in giving back to the communities where he works. Ryan served as the 2014 Hospitality Chair for Longview Cattle Barons, served as an advisory board member for the Assist Autism Tyler, is involved in the Young Professionals of Longview as well as Shreveport and has volunteered for both the Longview and Tyler Chambers of Commerce.

As the new Tourism Director, for the Longview Chamber, Ryan will focus on marketing Longview as a leisure destination. He will also focus on promoting Longview at consumer travel shows and trade shows as the ideal host for conventions/meetings. His experience in the hotel industry is perfect for helping us build the small meetings market. This will be accomplished by promoting Longview with association executives and corporate meeting planners on the local,

regional, and state levels, maintaining and creating promotional materials for the group meetings market, participating in sales blitzes and public relations efforts necessary to stimulate sales and establish the CVB as a resource to meeting planners, partnering with local organizations and businesses to aid in the promotion of overnight stays in Longview, and participating in coordinating and providing services for organizations and groups that host events and meetings.

Ryan officially joined the Chamber team on Monday, February 9, 2015. He can be reached at 903.237.4000 and [email protected].

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Created by Businesses for Businesses

Is your business trying to determine how to increase productivity and reduce expenses? Wouldn’t it be time-effective if you could train yourself and your employees in

multiple topics over the course of one day in one location? These reoccurring needs expressed by chamber members have been met by the creation of the Business Solutions Conference.

The 2015 launch of the Business Solutions Conference was created by business leaders for businesses. On Tuesday, May 5, at Maude Cobb Convention Center, businesses will convene for a day of higher learning and unlimited networking. A total of 12 seminars will be offered in four tracks, including Sales and Marketing, Leadership and Management, Accounting and Benefits, and Entrepreneurship. There will also be a Keynote Luncheon, Peer Advisory Group Sessions, an e-Learning Center Demonstration and Open Networking. Between seminars, attendees will have the opportunity to find cost-saving opportunities for their businesses on the show floor where over 60 exhibitors will display the latest in technology, insurance needs, and marketing opportunities. This is your opportunity to connect face-to-face with some of the top companies in Longview who are making it easier for businesses every day.

The day will begin with the four-track seminar program, sponsored by the East Texas Economic Development District, starting at 8:30 am. The exhibit floor will open at 9:00 am and remain open until 11:30 am when it will close for the Keynote Luncheon. The exhibitor floor will reopen at 1:00 pm, with seminars resuming at 1:30 pm. After the seminar program concludes at 2:30 pm, attendees will have the opportunity to

connect with exhibitors on the show floor, attend an e-Learning Demonstration or form Peer Advisory Groups to discuss best business practices. The exhibitor floor will close at 3:30 pm.

Preceding the conference, invited guests and exhibitors will have the opportunity to connect on

Monday evening from 4:30-6:30 pm on the exhibit floor. If you are a business owner or decision maker in your corporation and interested in attending on Tuesday, please contact Leska Parker at [email protected] or 903-918-1546 to be included in the Monday event.

The 2015 Business Solutions Conference is presented by Advocate Digital Media. Gold sponsors include Copeland Insurance Group, Cynergy Technology and Traditions Restaurant and Catering. Online registration for this conference is available at www.longviewchamber.com/bsc or can be called into the Longview Chamber office at 903.237.4000.

machinery, manufacturing and sales, professional, scientific and technical services, chemical manufacturing and sales, and motor vehicle and parts manufacturing and sales. Data compiled from the Export Import Bank of the United States can be found at www.exim.gov/about/ with Texas data detail at www.exim.gov/customcf/congressionalmap/state_map.cfm?state=TX.

March 30, 2015 - Longview News-Journal/Longview Chamber of Commerce Candidates Forum

This year marks a mayoral and city council race for the City of Longview. Early voting commences April 27 through May 5, with Election Day being May 9, 2015.

The Longview News-Journal and Longview Chamber of Commerce will host a candidates forum in the Edelman Room at the Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on the evening of March 30, 2015.

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Gold

Silver

Eastman Chemical CompanyGood Shepherd Health SystemHalliburtonHOLT CATJoy Global IncJW EnergyLongview News-JournalMartin Resource ManagementNeiman Marcus National Service Center

Regions BankSouthside BankSpring Hill State BankSYSCO Food Services of East Texas, LLCTrinity RailT Vaughn Properties LLCUSSTP Lone Star Tubular Operations

ABC Auto PartsAEPAtmos EnergyAustin BankBancorpSouthChase BankCity of LongviewCommunity BankConvergysDiagnostic Clinic



This year’s Leadership Longview class project recipient is D.O.R.S. Community Services. Founded by the Stragent Foundation, D.O.R.S. is a local non-profit that provides a

safe place for youth with a network of support programs and services. The goal of D.O.R.S. is to help clients become respectful, responsible, and reliable citizens by providing housing, education, mentoring, and other services.

The 2014-2015 class has pledged to build an outdoor classroom at the D.O.R.S. location. A wooden pergola, paver stones, bushes, and picnic benches will allow students the ability to enjoy fresh air as they learn. This learning center will be portable and can be moved if D.O.R.S. relocates in the future.

The class is also making a video for D.O.R.S. to use in class sessions showing the best way to get and keep a job as well as some “what not to do” tips. They plan to purchase training videos on work “soft skills” for classroom use. To get youth off on the right foot, a wardrobe closet for job interview appropriate clothing is being donated. Remaining monies will be given to D.O.R.S. for project upkeep. These components will come together for an open house presentation on April 9th.

“While the Board and the staff at D.O.R.S. are thrilled to be the recipient of the Leadership Longview project which will expand learning opportunities for our young people, I’ve found that the most meaningful aspect, for me personally, is the validation by 30 wonderful, gifted, educated professionals,” says Brenda Day-Bevis, D.O.R.S. Executive Director. “To know that these struggling young people exist—that their needs are real—that we are making a difference in lives—and that these professionals are willing to link arms with us to provide help!”

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The YEA! program is in full swing and participants are well on

their way to becoming official entrepreneurs. From the 19 participants, 10 product driven or service driven companies have been created either individually or through partnership. Over the last two months, students have been

focused on developing their business plans with all the essential components of market research, strategy and implementation, financials, and marketing. To assist with this process, the students have heard from guest speakers covering the areas of the importance of the business plan and risk management. In addition to the guest speakers, mentors have been in the classroom to provide some one-on-one time and help answer questions.

On February 9th, YEA! students participated in their first field trip to a “cool” business with true entrepreneurial spirit. Students had the opportunity to tour Bear Creek Smokehouse outside of Marshall. For over 70 years, Bear Creek Smokehouse has specialized in Premium Smoked Meats and continually looks for new ways to grow their family owned business. As part of the tour, students were able to see meat processing, storage, packaging, and even sample some of the end products.

Just a reminder of how one person’s dream of business became a reality that lives on today.

Upcoming events include our annual Investor Panel Presentations on April 8, 2015. This will be a time for students to present their business plans to the “Investors,” who help finance the student teams’ business or social entrepreneurship plans based on the appeal and merit of the plan presentation.

YEA! Class field trip to Bear Creek Smokehouse





Ribbon Cuttings

Kinsman Home Health 3218 North 4th Street, Longview

Reliable Real Estate 1000 McCann Road, Longview

Longview Intensive Outpatient 1905 W Loop 281, Space 81, Longview

Hope For Housing, Inc 2010 Gilmer Road, Ste. 103, Longview

Heartisans Marketplace 112 W. Methvin Street, Ste.C, Longview

Granny’s Workshop 2305 N Eastman Road, Longview

Encompass407 E Methvin Street, #300, Longview



Anniversaries March & April

New Members

5 YEARSHealthCARE Express

Papa John’s PizzaSAF-T-BOX

Simpson Capital LLCTexas Special Children’s Projects, Inc.

10 YEARSEast Texas Radio Group

Sam Dunn Enterprises, Inc.VIP Technologies, Inc.

15 YEARSJim Worthen - Chief Justice

Keep Longview Beautiful

20 YEARSBuckner Children & Family Service, Inc.

25 YEARSJohn A Cotten CPA PFS CFS

Mueller Supply Company Inc

30 YEARSBearing Service & Supply

East Texas Professional Credit Union

60 YEARSContractor’s Supplies, Inc.

Rader Funeral Home / Rosewood Park Cemetery

Aerotek, Inc.Kyle Harville

3400 W Marshall Ave Ste 210Longview TX 75604

(903) 252-3230http://www.aerotek.com

C & S Commco IncTammy Reed

4626 Gilmer Rd Longview TX 75604

(903) 759-2224http://www.cscommco.com

Longview Market Square, LLCNishil Patel

6 Bridle Path Longview TX 75605

(903) 399-3449

Primerica Financial ServicesNatasha Harrell

208 N Green St Suite 601Longview TX 75606

(903) 236-2891http://www.primerica.com

Proforma Elite Texas GraphicsJodie Carlson

1904 Warwick Circle West Longview TX 75601

(972) 897-2357http://www.proforma.com/etg

RHW Metals, IncNed Gretzinger

39 FRJ Dr Longview TX 75602

(903) 758-5450http://www.rhwmetals.com

RHW Metals, IncRichard H Wilcox Jr

39 FRJ Dr Longview TX 75602

(903) 758-5450http://www.rhwmetals.com

Team AptitudeMagan Tyler

200 Village Drive #101Longview TX 75605

(903) 806-3797http://teamaptitude.com

UT Physicians Clinic in Longview (affiliated with UT Health Northeast)

Kimberly Ashley 11937 US Hwy 271

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MARCH Events are held at the Chamber offices unless otherwise noted.

APRILEvents are held at the Chamber offices unless otherwise noted.

3 Glenn Shepherd Seminar

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon Holiday Inn Express & Suites Longview North 300 Tuttle Circle

e Leadership Longview – Quality of Life

Day

u Executive Board Meeting

7:30 a.m.

o Salute to Healthcare

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Pinecrest Country Club

p Ambassador Meeting

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Newk’s – 110 E. Loop 281

a Discover Longview Tour

Maude Cobb Convention Center

g Business After Hours

4:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Prosperity Bank - 1218 W. Loop 281

h Main Street Advisory Board Meeting

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

3 GoodFriday–ChamberOfficeClosed

8 YEA! Investor Panel Presentations

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Belcher Center – LeTourneau University

9 Advocacy Economic Summit: The

Growth Imperative Forum with U.S. Chamber of Commerce

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Summit Club - 3700 Judson Road

q&i Downtown LIVE! 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. - Heritage Plaza

a Executive Board

7:30 a.m.

f Board of Directors Meeting

3:30 p.m.

g Downtown LIVE!

5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. - Heritage Plaza

l Business After Hours

4:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Medical Center

The Longview Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Salute to Healthcare Awards Luncheon on March 18, 2015 at Pinecrest Country Club. Three deserving

recipients will be recognized for their contributions to healthcare in Gregg County. The nominating committee poured over several distinguished nominations before narrowing the field to three finalists for each category. The voting members of the Longview Chamber of Commerce voted on the final recipients.

Dr. David Lane Brown will be honored posthumously with the Sam Mack Life Time Achievement Award. Dr. Brown was a child and adolescent Psychiatrist who had not only a private practice in Longview since 1994, but also treated clients at Community Healthcore’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinic. He also taught parents how to advocate for their own children. Dr. Brown left a permanent positive mark on the local community through his volunteer work with Windridge Equestrian Center and the Longview World of Wonders. He left a legacy within the local community through family, career and community service.

The Healthcare Professional of the year is Dr. Larry Frase. Dr. Frase specializes in hematology and medical oncology. He is board certified in medical oncology and internal medicine. He has served on the Board of Texas Oncology since 2007. Dr. Frase received his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas, in 1983. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Parkland Memorial Hospital and the Dallas Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, both located in Dallas. He served as chief resident in internal medicine at both institutions. He completed a fellowship in medical oncology at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.

The Volunteer of the Year is Betty Hunt. She has been an active member of the Longview Regional Medical Auxiliary since 1990 and is the Auxiliary parliamentarian. She has provided over 11,000 hours of service to patients, visitors and staff. She is a member of the Senior Circle Sassy Purple Ladies Club, an active member and Sunday School teacher for her church at Greggton First Methodist. Betty is a mentor for the Forever Friends Program, volunteers for Newgate Mission, CASA and is active in Asbury House.

CHAMBER CALENDAR

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