Business and Industry Appreciation Luncheon

Posted by Marshall Texas Chamber of Commerce

The annual celebration of business and industry excellence was held at the Marshall Visual Arts Center on May 16, 2012.  The event, co-sponsored by the Chamber and MEDCO featured some of the area's finest businesses and their great personnel.
Receiving recognition were:  Best Employee - James Kinnard with Gecko Pest Control
Best Boss - Brenda Brown of Texas Bank and Trust
Best Small Business - Butler Construction, Todd Butler owner
Best Large Business - Lewis Engineering, accepted by Steve and Doug Lewis, owners

We wish to thank Texas Bank and Trust, KMHT Radio and C and J Energy Services for their sponsorship of the event and the City of Marshall for their assistance with the venue.  El Chico catered the luncheon.
The recipients are chosen from names submitted from Chamber members.  BE SURE TO NOMINATE YOURSELF OR SOMEONE YOU ADMIRE FOR THE 2013 EVENT!

STRAIGHT TALK - ACCESS CAPITAL

Posted by Marshall Texas Chamber of Commerce

Dine and Discover: Access to Capital Dinner Workshop in Longview & Marshall

The Kilgore College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is partnering with Capital One Bank, Longview Economic Development Corporation, Marshall Economic Development Corporation, Marshall Chamber of Commerce and Accion Texas to host a new evening workshop entitled, “Access to Capital & Business Cash Flow – Tips to Find $$$”. 

The workshops will be provided Thursday, April 26 in Marshall at the Marshall Center for Applied Technology, and Tuesday, May 1 in Longview at Longview Economic Development Corporation.  Both classes will be held from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. with a catered dinner and door prizes provided by Capital One Bank.  There is no fee to attend, but RSVP is required to the Kilgore College SBDC by Friday, April 20th. 

Cash is king!  Businesses today are looking for ways to improve their cash flow.  In this workshop, we will provide strategies to improve cash flow and options for access to capital.  Topics to be discussed include: What are lenders looking for when you apply for a business loan?; Tips to save money and keep the cash in your business longer.

Seating is limited and early registration is recommended.  To register and to receive more information on this and all SBDC training programs, call the SBDC at (903) 757-5857 or (800) 338-7232.  Register online at www.KilgoreSBDC.com.

MARSHALL CHAMBER BANQUET

Posted by Marshall Texas Chamber of Commerce

MARSHALL CHAMBER BANQUET

The date is set - TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2012 at the Marshall Convention Center. 

Reserve your table now by calling the Chamber at 903.935.7868.

To donate a silent auction item for the banquet contact Connie Fugler at 903.935.7868 ext. 10.

MARSHALL CHAMBER GOES TO WASHINGTON, D.C.

Posted by Marshall Texas Chamber of Commerce

MARSHALL CHAMBER GOES TO WASHINGTON, D.C.

The Chamber is heading to Washington, D.C. in March.  Congressionman Louie Gohmert's office plans our visit according to your wishes.  The trip includes airfare, two nights in the hotel, transportation, lunches and one great dinner, excursion fees and possibly a theater ticket for Ford's Theater.  A chartered bus treats us like royalty and makes maneuvering around D.C. enjoyable.

Join us for this exciting adventure - March 14, 15, and 16, 2012

Cost for One Person - $1,550   Second Person in a Room - $1,350

For more information call the Chamber at 903.935.7868.

LEADERSHIP MARSHALL 2012

Posted by Marshall Texas Chamber of Commerce

LEADERSHIP MARSHALL

This exciting program has been in place since 1991, and without exception, the participants and their employers have been thrilled with the experiences and the results.

Six sessions, one a month that encompasses an entire day, make up this program.  The participantsare taken to a variety of locations to explore in depth such topics as city and county government, education, quality of life, healthcare, business and industry, etc.  Exploring leadership stlyes and techniques, learning the in's and out's of Marshall's infrastructure and developing personal strengths and relationships carries through to everyday business and makes these individuals an incredible asset.

The fee for the program is $450 - a fraction of the fee charged for the exact same program in larger communities.  The returns are immeasurable!  Sign one of your employees up today!  Or, take the class yourself!  Every level of management professional and staff person has gone through this great experience and has come out even better than they were going in.

The Leadership Marshall run from March through August.

For more information or to obtain an application contact the Chamber of Commerce at 903.935.7868.