Business Events

Annual Banquet
This elegant evening includes the installation of the incoming Partnership Chairman of the Board, Executive Officers and Board of Directors. Awards honoring the Chairman’s Award, Committee Chairman of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Public/Private Partner of the Year, Manufacturer of the Year and Ambassador of the Year are also presented.

Business Expo
This annual event, held in May, brings businesses of all types together to share their products and services with other members and the community at large. Over 100 businesses showcase their offerings, giving guests a close up view and the opportunity to meet business leaders from throughout the region.    

Golf Tournament
ParBusters Sponosorship golf tournament is a fun-filled day of good-natured competition and camaraderie provides not only good times for the participants and sponsors. 80% of the proceeds from this event helps create a stronger workforce from the thousands of dollars invested in our high school graduates for scholarships. The 2007 Tournament will be held at Oak Forest Sports Club.

East Texas Economic Overview
A full day of presentations and activities promises to inform, enlighten and entertain. Clear, concise and usable information is presented in a form that you can take back to your business and use in decision making for the upcoming year.  This must attend event is presented to disseminate valuable perspectives on our local, state, national and world economics. This event is held in October each year.

Governmental Affairs Breakfast
The Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) is committed to building strategic alliances that enhance the voice of the Longview business community.  Over 100 business leaders join together quarterly to hear from participate in quarterly programs that offer them updates on the latest legislative initiatives, a forum for developing business related policies, and the opportunity to network with fellow government affairs professionals.

Small Business Breakfasts
Whatever the topic, the information is always fresh and useful at these early morning educational forums. Hosted by the Small Business Committee of the Chamber, you can always count on great coffee and lively discussions.     Five breakfasts are held each year.  A great networking opportunity for all LP members!

Business After Hours Mixer
Hugely popular, these quarterly events wanting to network and socialize with business people. Held on the third Thursday from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at member businesses also get an opportunity for exposure.