At Longview Connections, we believe success is best when it’s shared. Our members are East Texas professionals who value relationships over rivalry and believe in building community through collaboration.
Membership offers opportunities to grow your business, develop lasting relationships, and make a positive impact in the community. As a member, you’ll enjoy:
Weekly networking meetings and speaking opportunities
Access to our private members-only Facebook group
Visibility through our online member directory
Invitations to community volunteer projects and social events
Eligibility for discounted meeting sponsorships and promotions
A culture built on trust, integrity, and mutual respect
Whether you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, or community leader, Longview Connections gives you a space to connect, collaborate, and grow.
Annual Dues: $360 per person, per calendar year
Membership is per individual, not per company, and includes one voice within the organization, one 30-second business pitch at general meetings, and one spot in the private Longview Connections Facebook group.
Prorated Membership:
New members joining throughout the year pay prorated dues based on their start month. Members joining in October, November, or December pay ahead for the following year, ensuring uninterrupted participation.
January = $360
February = $330
March = $300
April = $270
May = $240
June = $210
July = $180
August = $150
September = $120
October = $390 – which includes the balance of the current year plus the full following year
November = $360 – which includes the balance of the current year plus the full following year
December = $330 – which includes the balance of the current year plus the full following year
Renewal Discount:
Annual renewal rate is $360. Returning members who renew before December 1 receive a $60 discount, reducing their annual dues to $300.
Available with members’ full-color logos for $30 for short sleeves or $35 for long sleeves.
Available with Community Over Competition in lieu of members’ logo for $25 for short sleeve or $30 for long sleeve.
Exclusive to members in good standing.
One membership is one member and one voice.
The Facebook User Group is for networking, self-promotion, and promoting member events, products, and services.
The Facebook User Group is not for non-members promotions of non-member client businesses promotion of non-Longview Connections events or promotion of non-Longview Connections fundraisers.
Meeting sponsors may bring all the swag they would like.
Members and or guests may bring one door prize or giveaway to each meeting.
Additional swag can be donated for gift bags silent auctions or other purposes at the discretion of Longview Connections leadership.
Guests are always welcome to experience Longview Connections before joining.
First visit: Free
Additional visits: $30 per meeting
Guests who join and pay during their first visit receive a $30 discount on membership (not valid October–December).
Guests do not present commercials during meetings, but they’re encouraged to network and participate in discussions.
Longview Connections is a professional networking organization built on relationships, respect, and reliability.
While we encourage collaboration and business referrals, no member is required to provide referrals or promotions.
What you put into this group is what you can expect to gain from it — meaningful connections, mutual support, and opportunities born out of trust.
Cost $200 dollars per meeting.
Members in good standing receive a 50 percent discount.
Benefits include:
Longview Connections leadership reserves the right to approve or decline sponsorship or speaker requests.
Cost $2,400 dollars per year
Apply via the Corporate Sponsor Membership application link
Benefits of Corporate Sponsorship
1. Memberships
Two Longview Connections memberships for your company’s associates valued at 720 dollars
To claim include associate names on the application link
2. Meeting Sponsorship
One 15-minute featured speaker spot at a general network meeting valued at 200 dollars
Opportunity to promote your business or cause during this time
3. Event Exposure
Table space at the year-end Longview Connections Business After Hours Christmas gathering valued at 150 dollars if applicable
4. Social Media Recognition
Exposure to thousands of viewers during meeting announcements
5. T-Shirts
Yearly Longview Connections t-shirts for two associates valued at 70 dollars
Please provide t-shirt sizes and logo in vector format when applying
6. Branding and Display
Your company logo will be prominently displayed at all general network meetings
Longview Connections Headquarters and Custom Graphics TX showroom
Business cards displayed at Longview Connections Headquarters and Custom Graphics TX showroom, providing business cards are provided
7. Discounts
10 percent discount on the first order and 5 percent discount on all additional orders throughout the corporate sponsorship year with Custom Graphics TX
8. Video Commercial
Pending sponsor involvement a video commercial valued at 500 dollars will be created and shared on social media reaching thousands of viewers
9. Member of the Longview Connections Collaborators Team, if desired:
Volunteers who serve in various roles within the organization such as
First Impressions greeters seaters
Meeting Volunteers coffee runner breakfast swag table run meeting run swag drawing meeting photographer etc
Creative Volunteers social media newsletters
Social Coordination
Speakers Coordination
Must be a corporate sponsor member in good standing for at least one full year
Service term is for one calendar year January 1 to December 31
Interested members can email info@LongviewConnections.com to apply
These sponsorship benefits offer extensive visibility and networking opportunities for your company throughout the year
Longview Connections leadership reserves the right to approve or decline corporate sponsorship or speaker requests
Longview Connections is a professional networking organization focused on building authentic relationships fostering community and supporting local professionals through connection not obligation. While our environment encourages collaboration business growth and mutual support we make no guarantees or promises regarding business referrals promotion or direct benefits as a result of membership. The success and value each member experiences within Longview Connections is directly tied to their level of engagement consistency and character. We believe that trust respect and credibility are earned over time. Members are encouraged to actively participate build relationships and demonstrate integrity honor and respect in all interactions. There are no referral requirements or promotional obligations placed on any member by Longview Connections or its leadership. Any referrals business opportunities or collaborations that occur are the natural result of trust built through genuine connection and consistent engagement. Simply put what you put into this group is what you can expect to get out of it. Our culture is built on Community Over Competition and we believe that strong relationships create the strongest opportunities.
