Longview Economic Development Corp (LEDCO)

🏢 FEATURED PROPERTY: 4736 Loop 281

✔️ Great Location @ Loop 281 and Hwy 31

✔️ Fenced Yard

✔️ Remote Controlled Gated Access

✔️ SB2 Stabilized Aggregate Surfacing on Yard

✔️ Great Development Opportunity for Retail / Flex & Industrial Uses.

✔️ Great Storage Yard

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Small businesses in the Longview area have access to a valuable new resource through the UT Tyler-Longview SBDC.

At no cost, local businesses can receive consulting support in:

▪Government Contracting
▪Restaurant Management
▪Marketing & Social Media
▪QuickBooks & Bookkeeping

Consultant availability is limited and appointments will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis.

Business owners interested in participating can visit http://www.longviewsbdc.org and complete the Business Assessment Survey. The SBDC team will follow up to schedule an appointment.

Please help us spread the word and connect our small business community with these valuable resources!

During a recent site visit to Genpak, we asked what has helped them continue to succeed and invest in Longview. Alberto Vazquez, General Manager of Genpak Longview, shared this:

“The people and the culture. I’m fortunate enough that I get to travel and see the culture in other states and our culture here is different. Our people are hardworking, dedicated, enthusiastic and selfless. Genpak Longview’s culture has these qualities that make us stand out from the rest.”

Fun fact: Genpak in Longview manufactures to-go containers used by Wingstop restaurants so the next time you get wings to-go, check the bottom of your container for their logo!

We’re proud to have employers like Genpak investing in Longview and creating opportunities for our workforce. Genpak Longview is currently hiring for 24 positions. If you’re looking to join a company with a strong culture and a dedicated team, now is a great time to explore opportunities. Visit https://myjobs.adp.com/genpakexternalcareersite/cx?__tx_annotation=false&c=2178819&d=GenpakExternalCareerSite&sor=adprm to check openings and apply.

Today, we remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice helped preserve the freedoms and opportunities we enjoy every day in communities like Longview. 🇺🇸

LeTourneau University is expanding opportunities for students to engage with advanced manufacturing and robotics through the upcoming Weld-X Robotics Camp.

This hands-on summer camp will introduce high school students to industrial welding robotics, programming, and automation using real robotic systems and industry-inspired training experiences.

Participants will:
• Program industrial robots
• Explore robotic welding applications
• Gain exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies
• Develop skills connected to high-demand workforce opportunities

Programs like this help students see that modern manufacturing is highly technical, creative, and innovation-driven.

Seats are limited, so interested students and families should register soon.

📅 June 15–19
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
👨‍🎓 For students entering 9th–12th grade
💼 $350 per student

More information is available at:
https://lnkd.in/geWFXJcR

🏢 FEATURED PROPERTY: 2305 Judson Rd, Longview, Texas

✔ .82 AC QSR/ Retail Pad Site

✔ Daily Traffic Counts; Judson Rd: 21,730 VPD | Loop 281: 35,893 VPD

✔ Excellent Judson Rd Frontage

✔ +-2,500 sq ft QSR Plans fully approved by City

✔ Drive Thru Entitled

✔ More Retail Dollars spent in this area than any other part of the Market

✔ Huge Daytime Population

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Longview Economic Development Corporation is proud to share that one of our team members is among the first 17 professionals in the nation to earn the Certified Workforce Development Leader (CWDL) certification through the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP).

This nationally recognized credential reflects a high level of leadership, strategy, and practical expertise in workforce development—an area that sits at the core of LEDCO’s mission to support business growth and strengthen our regional economy.

The CWDL, developed in partnership with the University of Georgia’s J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development, equips leaders to address today’s workforce challenges with clarity and impact. The program emphasizes three essential competencies:

Self-awareness and intentional leadership
Building strong, effective partnerships
Turning strategy into action

For Longview, this investment in leadership directly translates into stronger alignment between industry needs and workforce solutions. As we work to attract, retain and expand businesses in key sectors, having advanced expertise in workforce systems ensures we can better support employers, collaborate with education partners and develop talent pipelines that fuel long-term economic growth.

This achievement reflects LEDCO’s ongoing commitment to building capacity within our team and delivering results for the businesses and communities we serve. Congrats, Tim!

This week, LEDCO is attending the NSSF Marketing & Leadership Summit in Hilton Head as part of our efforts to bring new jobs and investment opportunities to Longview.

One of the most important parts of economic development is building relationships with companies and industries that align with our community’s existing strengths. Events like this allow us to share Longview’s story directly with business leaders and manufacturers who may be looking to expand or relocate in the future.

We’re highlighting the advantages that make Longview competitive, including:

• A regional workforce of more than 325,000 people
• A strong manufacturing base, with 23% of our workforce employed in manufacturing, above state and national averages
• Generations of industrial and manufacturing experience
• Existing infrastructure and industry that support continued growth

Our goal is to attract quality jobs, support long-term economic growth and create opportunities that benefit Longview residents and families for years to come.

REMINDER: If you are a Longview-area broker with retail/commercial properties, stop by our office tomorrow, May 12 from 10-11 a.m.

Heading to ICSC Las Vegas later this month? Reach out to LEDCO’s Director of Business Development, Annissa Johnston, to set up a meeting and learn more about doing business in Longview!