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2025 State of Economy event held in Longview discuss new laws to help East Texans
2025 State of Economy event held in Longview discuss new laws to help East Texans

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time12-06-2025

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2025 State of Economy event held in Longview discuss new laws to help East Texans

LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK)– LEDCO addresses tariffs to KETK News at the 2025 State of Economy. The event was held by the Longview Chamber of Commerce to hear about how new laws will help the local economy. The nonprofit organization, Texas 2036 spoke about how additional funds to public education, water infrastructure, and healthcare will boost the economy and set the state up for success. Future of NASA Scientific Balloon Facility in Palestine in question due to proposed budget cuts Texas 2036 is a non partisan organization that uses long term data to secure Texas' future. Another push to help rural East Texans is expanding the reach for career readiness out of high school. 'To ensure and support more students becoming college and career ready. How do we ensure that they are ready for the workforce even when they're coming out of high school?' senior vice president of strategy and operations of Texas 2036, Justin Coppedge said. Coppedge said the state's economy boomed over the past few years and LEDCO president, Wayne Mansfield sees the growth in Longview. 'A lot of new construction and redevelopment occurring,' Mansfield said. Several businesses are currently expanding, still able to find employees, so I think the overall the economy is doing quite well coupled with the fact that the four school districts in our city have bond issues.' Mansfield does not believe tariffs will have a negative impact on businesses but may bring more companies. 'One positive aspect of it is that we've had a lot more inquiries from international companies looking for locations or potential locations to move out of the countries like Canada and Mexico in particular, or even Europe wanting to move their company here into Texas to get relief from the tariffs,' Mansfield said. Some people fear that foreign companies have ill intentions, but Mansfield said it gives East Texans more job opportunities. 'Generally, when companies from other countries, particularly Europe, locate in a community, they're there for the duration,' Mansfield said. 'They do not intend to leave any time. They want to come locate, become profitable, become parts of the community and stay for a long, long periods of time, ' Mansfield said.' Even though the legislative session is over, seeds have been planted at the state level, so years down the line Texans will reap the benefits. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Longview's McWhorter Park approved for pickleball courts, other improvements
Longview's McWhorter Park approved for pickleball courts, other improvements

Yahoo

time27-05-2025

  • Business
  • Yahoo

Longview's McWhorter Park approved for pickleball courts, other improvements

LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) — McWhorter Park in Longview is expected to see many upgrades after a contract agreement was approved on Thursday by the city's development corporation. Payne Spring residents left with property damage after severe weather The Longview Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors approved funds towards adding pickleball courts, improved basketball courts, new soccer fields, new playgrounds with ball field and trail improvements. These additions stem from a city bond that was approved in 2018 as part of Longview's type B projects that help improve the city. 'While our primary mission at LEDCO is to establish and maintain primary jobs for our surrounding community, we are also keenly aware of the impact that quality of life can have on an individual's or a company's decision to locate in Longview. Because of this, LEDCO is supportive of our City's efforts to continue upgrading and improving our city parks and trails. When organizations work together for the benefit of the community, the positive effects are widespread and we couldn't be prouder to play a small part in that legacy.' LEDCO CEO/President Wayne Mansfield Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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