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The Longview Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of business and professional men and women who have joined together for the betterment of business, development of tourism, development of downtown Longview potential, and the overall quality of life in Longview. The area's economic well-being is directly related to the caliber of work that is done by the chamber of commerce. That is why the Longview Chamber of Commerce has a major impact on business, income and future growth of the area.
Objectives of the Chamber: To promote a better understanding of our private enterprise system To coordinate the efforts of commerce, industry, tourism and the professions in maintaining and strengthening a sound and healthy business climate in Longview To sponsor aggressive programs of work and stimulate activities which will provide for full development and employment of our human and economic resources To provide creative business leadership and effective coordination of all interested parties in solving community problems and in initiating constructive community action To create a broad understanding and appreciation of the great opportunities in Longview, and to promote the advantages and assets of our community, within the area, in the state and in the nation
How the Chamber Operates Board of Directors: The Board of Directors is the policy making body of the chamber. Its members represent the business and professional leadership of the community. The Chairman of the Board presides over all meetings of the Board. Executive Committee: The Executive Committee consists of the officers of the organization and the President. It exercises the powers of the Board between those times when Board meetings are held. Committees: A committee system is the most effective means of harnessing energies and abilities of volunteer members. How the Chamber Is Financed The Longview Chamber of Commerce is funded through several sources. The Chamber of Commerce's primary source of funding is membership. A little over 50% of the Chamber's money comes directly from the membership investments paid by the members. Event sponsors make up 31% of the Chamber's annual budget with the remaining 18% comes from our own entrepreneurial activities from products and services we provide. The Convention and Visitors Bureau and Downtown Development areas are contract specific for services rendered.
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