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(903) 984-2385 1210 Hwy. 259 North, Kilgore, TX 75662 www.comfortsuites.com/txa88 Gabriel/Jordan Buick GMC 1500 Highway 259 North • Kilgore, TX 75662 (903) 984-3082 • www.gabrieljordanbpg.com Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care 2103 Chandler Kilgore • TX 75662 (903) 984-8839 | www.arabellaseniorliving.com 4 CONTENTS WELCOME: A Message from the Chairman of the Chamber ........7 HI Y’ALL: A Message from the President & CEO of the Chamber ...8 THE CHAMBER .......................................................................9 ABOUT KILGORE ...............................................................15 KILGORE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ................18 ARTS & CULTURE ..............................................................21 WHERE TO STAY ...............................................................27 HOMES & LIVING .............................................................29 EDUCATION ......................................................................31 HEALTH CARE ...................................................................35 PARKS & FACILITIES ..........................................................38 PLACES OF WORSHIP ........................................................40 GOVERNMENT ..................................................................42 PUBLIC SAFETY ................................................................43 SERVICES & ORGANIZATIONS .............................................44 BUYER’S GUIDE ................................................................45 MEMBERSHIP LISTING .......................................................53 ADVERTISER INDEX ...........................................................58 Published for the: 813 N Kilgore Street • Kilgore, TX 75662 | (903) 984-5022 www.kilgorechamber.com | www.visitkilgore.com © 2019 NovoPrint® USA, Inc. 740 N. Plankinton Avenue, Suite 500 • Milwaukee, WI 53203 1-800-996-MAPS (6277) • www.novoprint.com 1st Edition All rights reserved. No part of this guide may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording or any information retrieval system without written permission from the publisher. Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of this publication. The Kilgore Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Bureau and NovoPrint® USA, Inc. cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information presented here or be held accountable for omissions or errors. Please report any changes to the Kilgore Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Bureau for inclusion in subsequent editions. E Z Visit the online version of this publication at: www.novoprint.com/kilgoretxezbook.html 5 LAIRD INSURANCE AGENCY “Proudly Independent Since 1923” Auto • Home • Business (903) 984-5000 www.lairdins.com 2700 stone RoAd • KilgoRe, texAs 75662 OMMUNITY C &BUSINESS • T e x a s • E Z GUIDE 1. Download any QR Code reader to your smartphone 2. Scan the code 3. Go directly to the online publication www.novoprint.com/kilgoretxezbook.html | WWW.VISITKILGORE.COM WWW.KILGORECHAMBER.COM 6 WELCOME A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE CHAMBER Dear Kilgore Chamber of Commerce Member; Thank you for your belief and investment in the Kilgore Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau. This directory comes to you because you have chosen to support the local business community. Many businesses have struggled to survive through this up and down economy, however, there are many doing well and others that need MORE of our local support NOW more than ever. Please use this directory to purchase your goods and services locally and keep our community thriving which helps ALL our local businesses!!! The Kilgore Chamber of Commerce is an independent group of over 280 members including small business, large industry and individual entrepreneurs who feel working together for the economic good of our community is in everyone’s best interest. We strive to work in collaboration with our local, state, and federal government partners, as well as civic and community groups and organizations. The Chamber continues to work with Kilgore Economic Development Corporation (KEDC), to attract more business to our great community. Our city has growth potential and with this growth comes many opportunities for ALL our business partners. Our goal is to aggressively promote the interests of the business community by providing an influential voice and vital services thus strengthening our local community and promoting economic growth. Local small business is the backbone of our communities along with the civic minded large regional companies that are thriving in our community, we must have resolve to ensure all of the business community ensures our local Chamber of Commerce stays healthy and thriving in order to continue to promote ALL business. Let me joyfully proclaim it is an honor to serve for a second term as your Chairman of the board. It has also been a blessing to personally and professionally work, play, and support this local community that I have come to love and appreciate as each day progresses. Being a part of this Chamber over the years has provided me with memorable experiences and long-lasting friendships that will continue to grow as each year passes. The Kilgore Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau will continue to play a vital role in the future growth of this community. What role will you play in the future growth of our community? Will you commit to cooperation and partnerships to make good things happen in your community? I hope we will see an overwhelming YES!!! I look forward to working with you through your commitment to make things happen in Kilgore, Texas. Thank you, James Murphy James Murphy Republic Services 2018-2019 Chairman • Kilgore Chamber of Commerce 7 HI Y’ALL A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO OF THE CHAMBER It is my pleasure to welcome you to our newest publication, the 2019 Kilgore Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau Membership Directory. A publication to this extent has not been done before and we are thrilled for you to peruse through the pages of this directory to find all the reasons to call Kilgore, Texas your place to Live, Learn, Work & Play. We have and we know you will want to as well. The Kilgore Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau is a nonprofit business organization with nearly 300 members. We are very proud to be in our 88th year as the leading business organization in Kilgore, Texas. The purpose of the Kilgore Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau is to cultivate a strong business and industrial environment in Kilgore, create a vibrant place to live, learn, work and play. In 2018, we took some time to sit down and think about what we, as a chamber of commerce and visitor’s bureau, should be doing for the Kilgore, Texas area and our membership. We developed a three (3) year strategic plan that includes making certain our resources align with our purpose; increase membership and improve retention with quality benefits and services; reduce unoccupied business space in Kilgore, and to facilitate partnerships between business, industry, education, and government. As a community, Kilgore, Texas understands that working together is how to get things done. We pride ourselves on a very committed and involved leadership including the Chamber of Commerce, City of Kilgore, Kilgore Economic Development Corporation, Kilgore Independent School District, and Kilgore College. Along with a great group of civic organizations and other nonprofits, Kilgore continues to grow and develop into an integral part of East Texas. In sharp contrast to the thriving boomtown of the 1930’s, Kilgore today is a city that blends its rich oil heritage with a technologically advanced business community that provides residents with an incomparable quality of life. In addition to its nearly 15,000 residents. Kilgore also draws from Gregg and Rusk counties with a combined population of nearly 160,000. The people who live here see Kilgore as a friendly small town that has many characteristics of a larger community. A high tech industrial base, an outstanding public school system and community college, abundant recreational opportunities and extraordinary cultural events make Kilgore a unique small city. We serve as a resource for current residents and individuals looking to relocate here. The Kilgore Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau fields inquiries from all over the county, state and country and answers questions about city services, schools, government, recreation, business and industry, as well as tourism. We are proud to offer you this official membership directory and community guide. We hope that you find it helpful and will refer to it often. Keep in mind that every time you use the services of one of the members listed you are helping support the Kilgore Business Community as well. Jill R. McCartney Jill R. McCartney, IOM President & CEO • Kilgore Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau 8 THE CHAMBER KILGORE CHAMBER OF ABOUT THE CHAMBER COMMERCE The purpose of the Kilgore Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau is to & VISITORS BUREAU cultivate a strong business and industrial environment in Kilgore, creating a vibrant place