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Longview Downtowners
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Who are we?
The Longview Downtowners is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit business and community association dedicated to the promotion, preservation, and development of downtown Longview. Initiatives include revitalization through beautification, tourism, event creation, business assistance, and investment recruitment.
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Membership
Members include downtown business owners, property owners, community members, and other special interest groups. Membership dues are reinvested in events and basic overhead costs such as insurance, marketing, and working towards paid staffing. Annual dues are $250. Members can contribute more for specific projects.
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Mission
We aim to build a strong membership, diverse economic base, and an inviting atmosphere in downtown Longview while marketing the area's historic charm and unique assets.
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Vision
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​​​Have every storefront filled with successful stores, restaurants, entertainment options and services.
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Create the feeling of safety.
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Be clean and inviting, with buildings well maintained.
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Have visual continuity with paint colors and building signs.
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Promote historical and artistic aspects to attract out-of-town visitors.​
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* These visions coincide with the city of Longview's last strategic study of downtown.
Board members
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President Amelia Nesbit, Body Rock Dance Space owner
Vice President Alex Kirby, Magpie Books owner
Secretary Michelle Kruse, Lemon Drop Catering Co. & Lunch Counter owner
Treasurer Hayley Day, The Daily News local news editor
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Additional board members:
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Kat Cooper, Dapper Dandelion Floral + Plant owner
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Hayden Harris, HTH Creations owner
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Ariel Largé, The Broad Strokes Project founder and Cafe Guse co-owner
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Kimberly Morgan, The Sugar Pearl Dessert Co. owner
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Cliff Verhoeff, TCB Entertainment owner
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Join a meeting
The Downtowners meets at 8 a.m. every third Thursday of the month on the first floor of The Merk, 1339 Commerce Ave., Longview.
Email ldowntowners@gmail.com for a link to a virtual option.
Meetings are open to anyone, not just members.
Meeting minutes
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No meeting in December 2024
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