Longview NOW! Podcast: Recent Episodes
Longview Chamber of Commerce
The Longview Chamber of Commerce believes we must work together to build a strong and vibrant place that we call home. We serve as the catalyst for change that ignites business growth and inspires possibilities. We do that by connecting people who collaborate with the community to make smart decisions that move us forward.The Longview NOW! Podcast will give you the opportunity to meet the people who are already doing amazing work for the people of Longview. Through the Coffee Conversations with Kelly Hall, President and CEO of the Longview Chamber, you'll hear stories about how things get done in our city, and how you can be involved in it's continued growth!
In this episode of LongviewNOW, we are thrilled to welcome Jonathan Webb, a distinguished member of the Longview Chamber's 40 under 40 cohort and a key professional at Komatsu. Join us as Whitney delves into the vibrant Longview community, sharing insights on how to get involved and make a difference. Through engaging personal stories and practical advice, Whitney highlights the opportunities that Longview offers for both newcomers and long-time residents.
Whether you're considering relocating to Longview or looking for ways to deepen your connection to the community, this episode is packed with valuable information and inspiring anecdotes. Whitney's passion for her community shines through as she discusses the importance of talent retention and the various initiatives in place to support and nurture local talent.
Tune in to discover what makes Longview a great place to live, work, and thrive. Don't miss this chance to hear from one of the community's most dynamic leaders!
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Longview Chamber of Commerce
City of Longview
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Longview Chamber of Commerce
City of Longview
In this episode of LongviewNOW, we are thrilled to welcome Whitney Schubarth, a distinguished member of the Longview Chamber's 40 under 40 cohort and a key professional at Komatsu. Join us as Whitney delves into the vibrant Longview community, sharing insights on how to get involved and make a difference. Through engaging personal stories and practical advice, Whitney highlights the opportunities that Longview offers for both newcomers and long-time residents.
Whether you're considering relocating to Longview or looking for ways to deepen your connection to the community, this episode is packed with valuable information and inspiring anecdotes. Whitney's passion for her community shines through as she discusses the importance of talent retention and the various initiatives in place to support and nurture local talent.
Tune in to discover what makes Longview a great place to live, work, and thrive. Don't miss this chance to hear from one of the community's most dynamic leaders!
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Longview Chamber of Commerce
City of Longview
Welcome to the latest episode of LongviewNOW, your gateway to the heart of Longview, Texas. Join host Kelly Hall, president/CEO of the Longview Chamber of Commerce, as she engages in an enlightening conversation with Sandra Mata from Aaon Coil. In this episode, Kelly and Sandra dive into the offerings of the Longview community and what they hope going forward it will look like. Kelly and Sandra provide valuable insights into the vital role that Aaon plays in shaping the future of Longview. Tune in as they share stories, perspectives, and visions for a thriving Longview community. Whether you're an ETX enthusiast or simply curious about the forces driving Longview's prosperity, this episode of LongviewNOW promises to inform, inspire, and ignite your passion for our vibrant Texan city.
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Longview Chamber of Commerce
City of Longview
Welcome to the latest episode of LongviewNOW, your gateway to the heart of Longview, Texas. Join host Kelly Hall, president/CEO of the Longview Chamber of Commerce, as she engages in an enlightening conversation with Nicole Haddock from Texas Bank & Trust. In this episode, Kelly and Nicole dive into the offerings of the Longview community and what they hope going forward it will look like. Kelly and Nicole provide valuable insights into the vital role that Texas Bank & Trust plays in shaping the future of Longview. Tune in as they share stories, perspectives, and visions for a thriving Longview community. Whether you're an ETX enthusiast or simply curious about the forces driving Longview's prosperity, this episode of LongviewNOW promises to inform, inspire, and ignite your passion for our vibrant Texan city.
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Longview Chamber of Commerce
City of Longview
Welcome to Longview NOW, where host Kelly Hall, president/CEO of the Longview Chamber of Commerce, invites you to explore the depths of Longview. In this episode, Kelly sits down with Richie Rossouw, a rising entrepreneur from the 40 under 40 cohort and owner of Thunder Media. Together, they peel back the layers of Longview, discussing its diverse culture, thriving economy, and limitless potential. Through their engaging conversation, Kelly and Richie showcase the city's vibrant community spirit, discuss its myriad opportunities, and share their hopes and dreams for Longview's future.
Thank you to STEMCO who sponsored this podcast.
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Longview Chamber of Commerce
City of Longview
Welcome to Longview NOW, where host Kelly Hall, president/CEO of the Longview Chamber of Commerce, invites you to explore the depths of Longview. In this episode, Kelly sits down with Martin Aguilar, a rising star from the 40 under 40 cohort and an integral part of STEMCO's HR team. Together, they peel back the layers of Longview, discussing its diverse culture, thriving economy, and limitless potential. Through their engaging conversation, Kelly and Martin showcase the city's vibrant community spirit, discuss its myriad opportunities, and share their hopes and dreams for Longview's future.
Thank you to STEMCO who sponsored this podcast.
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Longview Chamber of Commerce
City of Longview
In this episode, listeners will hear Mark Robinson and the Honorable Judge Stoudt discuss the current election on the proposed parking garage downtown. They go through the facts and talk about what exactly the parking garage will look like for downtown Longview. They also accept Q&A from their virtual audience.
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Longview Chamber of Commerce
City of Longview
Lori Ivey is an ETX native and owner of Lori Ivey- State Farm. In this conversation you will hear Kelly Hall and Lori discuss, their favorite Longview memories, challenges in this day and age, advice to past selves, why Longview.
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Longview Chamber of Commerce
City of Longview
Nishil Patel is the owner of Heritage Wine & Spirits , The Market at GreenTop, and LTX Equity Partners. In this Coffee Conversation, you'll hear Kelly Hall and Nishil discuss...
- Why Nishil's family moved from New York
- Growing up as an East Texas kid
- Being raised in an entrepreneurial family
- Nishil's advice to his 18-year-old self
- Nishil's business background
- How Heritage Wine & Spirits is not just a liquor store
- The Market at GreenTop
- "Building the View You Want"
- Lewis Morgan Shopping Center and other Real Estate Developments
- Nishil's 5-Year Vision for Longview
- The advice Nishil didn't listen to
- Nishil's advice to Young Entrepreneurs
- From Video Games to Business Game
- Nishil's Top Movies and books
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Longview Chamber of Commerce
City of Longview
Mark Robinson is the External Affairs Manager at AEP SWEPCO.
In this conversation, you'll get to know Mark through a fun, casual conversation with Kelly Hall!
In this episode, you'll hear Kelly and Mark discuss...
- Where Mark grew up
- Mark's advice to his 18 year old self - "be kind to yourself"
- Introversion vs extroversion
- Preparing for new environments
- How to plug into a community
- Being Others Focused
- What Mark does as External Affairs Manager for SWEPCO
- Common myth about electricity
- Most important lesson Mark has learned in his career
- Mark's 3 book recommendations
- and much more!
Quotes:
"Real work gets done when leaders get in trenches"
"Get children involved in things bigger than themselves"
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Longview Chamber of Commerce
City of Longview
Happy New Year!
We're starting 2023 with an excellent conversation with Michael Clements, Jr. who is the President of PDQ America, podcaster, and board member of the Longview Chamber of Commerce and the Martin House Children's Advocacy Center.
In this conversation you'll hear Kelly and Michael discuss:
- Michael's upbringing in East Texas
- Michael's first sales meeting as a child
- The best compliment he's ever had
- His work as a board member for Martin House Children's Advocacy Center
- Michael's conversation with his 18-year-old self
- Longview in 5 Years
- The common myth about the trucking business
- Favorite movies
- and more!
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City of Longview
Nicknamed “Bones Jones” by President George W. Bush, Dr. Jones specializes in orthopedic surgery with an emphasis on sports medicine and arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery. Dr. Jones is certified to perform partial and total knee replacements using the Mako robotics system. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has served as the former president of Azalea Orthopedics.
Dr. Jones provides sports medicine care for athletes at several East Texas high schools and sees a wide variety of student-athletes. In addition to treating younger athletes, Dr. Jones has extensive experience caring for seasoned competitors who suffer from arthritis of the knee and shoulder, including those who are in need of total knee or shoulder reconstruction surgery.
In this conversation, you'll hear Kelly and Dr. Jones discuss:
- Growing up in Lubbock
- Extracurricular activities
- Sports medicine
- Not giving up
- Giving hope
- 3 tips for employers supporting injured employees
- The biggest surprise about orthopedic medicine
- The new UT Tyler Medical Center
- Favorite books
- Favorite movies
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Longview Chamber of Commerce
City of Longview
Meet MaryAnn Hagenbucher! She's the Assistant City manager at the City of Longview with over 20 years of city government experience. In particular, she has strong skills in city budgeting and revenue projections, human resources, health plan administration, and policy creation and administration.
In this Coffee Conversation Kelly and MaryAnn discuss a wide range of topics about life, work, and a mutual love for the Longview community.
The two discuss:
MaryAnn's Tennessee roots
Best compliment she's ever received
What does an Assistant City Manager do?
Her advice to 18yr old self
Longview's Brand
Longview in 5 years
Whooley G's
Cace's Kitchen
Greenside Beverage Company
Fluger's
Lake Lamond
Longview being a younger and more vibrant town
The Can Do Attitude of Longview
Mythbusting working for the City
The Biggest challenge as Assistant City Manager
The most important lesson she's learned over her career
MaryAnn's top 3 books and movies
And more!
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Longview Chamber of Commerce
City of Longview
Tiffany Jehorek is the Executive Director & Curator of Exhibitions of the Longview Museum of Fine Art. In this Coffee Conversation, you'll not only learn more about Tiffany, you'll hear her vision for Longview in 5 years and the big steps the museum is taking to create a truly world-class art museum.
Listen to this conversation to hear Tiffany and Kelly discuss...
"Go Ready Set"
Where Tiffany grew up
Doing the next right thing
If Tiffany could be remembered for one thing what would it be?
Favorite Compliment Ever Received
Insult Tiffany has taken as a compliment
Leading a non-profit
What Tiffany would tell her 18-year-old self
Tiffany's vision for Longview in 5 years
"Working the whole canvas" of Longview
The biggest challenge Tiffany has faced as Director of Longview Museum of Art
and much more!
In this episode you'll learn more about Longview and the people within through this conversation with Ron Hutchison! Ron is a leader in the Longview community that has a passion for doing well in business and making an impact on the community through improving education.
- Where Ron grew up
- Contrasting West TX and East TX
- If Ron could be remembered for one thing
- Making a Difference
- Cultural & Character in East Texas
- The 'imprint' Ron wants to leave in Longview
- Making a Difference in Education in East Texas
- Coordinating people to solve problems in a city the size of Longview
- An insult Ron's received that he's proud of
- Ron's business background and experience
- Business success leads to community success
- Ron's advice to his 18-year-old self
- Vision of Longview in 5 years
- Dinner crawling in Longview
- Speaking the language of finance
- Ron's point of view on technology in business
- If Ron could start a business tomorrow
3 books Ron recommends
- The chronological Bible
- When Helping Hurts - Book by Brian Fikkert and Steve Corbett
- Ron Clark, John Maxwell
3 movies Ron recommends
- Dr Zhivago
- Out of Africa
- To Sir with Love
Today's Coffee Conversation is between Kelly Hall and Andy Burnfield, an active member of the Longview community.
If you're interested in learning how to get involved with the community and what that can mean for your individual growth once you do, you should definitely listen to this episode!
In this episode you'll hear Kelly and Andy discuss...
- How Andy fell in love with Longview
- If Andy could be remembered for one thing what would it be?
- How Andy got connected into the business community in Longview
- Andy's experience with Pine Tree ISD PTA
- The Emerging Leaders Academy
- What it means to be involved in a local PTA
- How Andy's volunteer work evolved into a State level Board membership
- Results of the work completed at Pine Tree ISD PTA
- Andy's experience as part of the leadership team of Leadership Longview
- Caring for Others - Longview as a We-Focused Community
- Opportunities for others to become more active in the community of Longview
- Joining the Longview Chamber builds the right Connections
- How to join Leadership Longview
- Favorite Music
- Favorite Books
- Andy's vision for Longview in 5-10 years
Today's Coffee Conversation is between Kelly Hall and Gary Ford, Owner of Whoolley G's Bike & Fitness. Check out Whoolley G's online here!
This episode is an excellent listen for those interested in learning more about Longview's business environment because it features a local with an entrepreneurial spirit taking action to build our community.
In addition to some fun questions Kelly throws in about Gary's background, they also discuss:
- Gary's fondest memory of growing up in Longview
- Being a "rule follower"
- Becoming the Change
- Gary's hope for Longview in 5 years
- About Woolley G's Bike and Fitness
- Business growth in Longview
- Longview in 50 years
- Gary's Leadership Longview experience
- Vocalizing what's Important
- Local Cycling Events
- The business opportunity on Mobberly St
- Longview's challenges and solutions
- East Texas Brewing Association
- Cruise Night - April through November - 1st Sat
- Longview Main Street
- "Event capital of Texas"
- Being a change maker
and more!
Today's Coffee Conversation with Kelly Hall and Stephanie Jones is an absolute can't miss!
In this episode, you will hear Stephanie's powerful story of restoration and how Longview community resources helped her navigate one of the most challenging moments in her life.
You will also hear about her recent experience as a member of the Leadership Longview Class of 2022! Kelly also throws in some fun questions about Stephanie's favorite books, movies, music, and her vision for the future of Longview.
Stephanie's story is an inspiring example of the values and character of the people in the Longview community. Enjoy!
In this conversation, you'll hear from Kelly Hall, President/CEO of the Longview Chamber of Commerce speak with Anne Hugman, Owner/Architect of HLH Design and Board President for the Longview Arboretum.
Anne is a long-term resident of Longview after moving from Arizona 37 years ago.
In this episode, you will hear Kelly and Anne chat about the Longview community and Anne's experience as a resident.
You'll hear Anne's...
Favorite memories and aspects of Longview
Career in construction and architecture
Favorite books and music
Perspective on Generosity
Career Advice to Young Professionals
Favorite places in Longview
and much more!
Kelly and Anne also discuss the Longview Arboretum and the work Anne is doing as Board President
Links:
HLH
Longview Arboretum
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In this conversation, you'll hear Kelly Hall, the Executive Director of the Longview Chamber of Commerce speak with Brad Tidwell, President and CEO of Verabank.
Verabank is a $2.2 billion Community Bank with 36 branches in East and Central Texas.
This Coffee Conversation will help you see Longview through Brad's eyes and learn about who he is as an individual member of the Longview Community.
They also discuss:
How Brad would like to be remembered
Advice to his 18 year old self
Brad's vision for Longview 5 and 50 years into the future
Longview MFA
If Brad started a business, what would it be?
3 of Brad's book recommendations
3 of Brad's favorite movies
and much more!
As always, thank you to STEMCO for supporting the Longview NOW! Podcast
In this Coffee Conversation with Kelly Hall and Clent Holmes, you'll hear how Clent began his journey with Thrive Longview and how he's now leading their mission to develop teen character. You can read more about Thrive Longview and visit their website through the link below!
You'll also hear...
How Clent Holmes got involved in Thrive Longview
Thrive Longview's Mission to develop Character in young people
How Thrive Longview works
Thrive's focus on Life skills, Fitness & Health, and Vocational Skill Development
Thrive's Spring and Summer Programs
Working with Excellent Teen Choice
Working with Matthew McConaughey's organization, "Just Keep Livin'"
Thrive Longview's Core Values
Thrive Longview's dream for middle school teens
and much more!
The Longview NOW! Podcast is brought to you by STEMCO, Making the Roadways Safer.
About Thrive Longview
www.ThriveLongview.org
Thrive Longview’s conviction and passion are in the development of teen character. Our mission is simply to transform the lives of teens. As stewards and mentors, Christ is the foundation by which we establish our identity and culture as a ministry. The transformation of teens' lives takes place as we walk alongside them, aid in developing their character, and prepare them for the adversities life has to offer. Thrive Longview’s hope is that our students and their families will prosper, grow, and develop vigorously through intentional programming because we believe in the African proverb, “it takes a village”.
In today's Coffee Conversation, you'll hear Kelly Hall speak with Doug Case about the good work he's been doing in the community through Transformation Longview.
Doug moved to Longview about 5 years ago and immediately began looking for ways to give back and unite our community. In addition to working as Men's Pastor for High Ridge Church, he works with Transformation Longview, which works directly with the John Maxwell Leadership Foundation to provide free training you work in business, government, education, healthcare, arts, or the faith community.
Transformation Longview is the pilot program in the United States where Unite and John Maxwell Leadership Foundation has partnered to impact cities throughout our country. Longview Texas will be the example that other cities follow as they go through their own transformation process.
Transformation Longview's goal is to transform our city by providing a curriculum on values such as Work Ethic, Generosity, Inspiration, and Responsibility and then assess how you can improve in those areas daily.
Transformation Tables allow you to grow as a leader for those you influence by adding practical steps to improve in values we can all agree are important.
This episode is made possible because of our Presenting Sponsors:
STEMCO: Making the roadways safe
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