1991 Longview AAON. In 2020, the business began producing its SA Series self-contained units here and constructed a $40 million, 200,000-square-foot expansion that created 250 employment in 2021. AAON planned to double expansion later.
The company is pushing through with those ambitions, with LEDCO offering a $1.5 million incentive over four years provided it invests at least $36 million and produces 200 jobs. LEDCO also recommends Longview give the corporation a 10-year tax break on the investment and Gregg County give a five-year abatement.
“AAON is growing quickly, and expanding operations in Longview provides great momentum for the company and city. We are excited to strengthen our partnership with LEDCO. “We are eager to see this improvement’s impact, including new jobs and continued community investment,” said AAON CEO and president Gary Fields.
“AAON has proudly served Longview and nearby communities for 30 years. We support our local communities, especially our employees and their families. We’re thrilled about Longview’s growth potential. LEDCO and other local development agencies have helped AAON Longview capitalize on exceptional growth.
AAON will help local communities and team members for years. We’re starting.” said Longview-based AAON vice president Doug Wichman.
Completed apartments
The Flats, a new apartment building on Eastman Road across from Forest Park Middle School, is half-leased just two weeks.
Beechwood Properties built the units.
The three-story property offers 24 units, including many with handicapped accessibility, according to Property Manager Donna Childress.
Each unit has a full-size washer and dryer, stainless steel appliances, and ceramic countertops.
One-bedroom units cost $1,100, two-bedroom units $1,325 and three-bedroom units $1,550.
Mall opening
Victoria’s Secret neighbor Daily Thread opened at Longview Mall.
“Known for affordable fashion with clearance prices as low as $5,” the mall said, the business sells women’s clothes in sizes XS–XXXL.
“Our guests are always changing and evolving, and at Longview Mall we want to be able to offer them today’s top trends and shopping destinations,” said mall general manager Kelly Overby. “We look forward to welcoming guests to Daily Thread and creating memorable community experiences.”
Longview Mall is open 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Monday–Saturday and noon–6 p.m. Sunday.
LongviewMall.com and facebook.com/LongviewMall have information.
Marshall centers.
The Marshall satellite office of the University of Texas at Tyler-Longview Small Business Development Center moved downtown.
East Texas Baptist University and the Marshall Economic Development Corp. supply the new Synergy Park facility at 100 North Bolivar St. SBDC Marshall will share MEDCO’s second level.
Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Rusk, Panola, and Upshur entrepreneurs can get free coaching and advice from the UT Tyler-Longview Small Business Development Center.
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