Fourth Friday Luncheon "Downtown Vision" by Bill Elliott

"Downtown Vision" with guest speaker Bill Elliott, founder and CEO, Elliott Electric (pictured)
 

About Bill Elliott
Bill Elliott has been in the industry since graduating from Louisiana Tech University in 1960. Elliott Electric was a modest opening in 1972 with a $20,000 investment. The company has since grown to the 8th largest distributor in the US with 200 stores and more than $2.12 billion in sales. Bill has served as Chair of the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) from 2005 to 2006, Chair of the NAED Education & Research Foundation, Chair of The IMARK Group marketing cooperative, and recipient of NAED's highest honor, the Arthur W. Hooper Award. Bill has devoted his life to electrical distribution and has established Elliott Electric Supply as one of the most renowned and fastest-growing companies in the industry.

Elliott Electric Supply believes in loyalty to suppliers, honesty and transparency in business, and dedication to customers and employees. The company is presently owned by a trust for the benefit of the employees and managed by a board of directors with a combined 200 years of experience in the industry.

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Fourth Friday Luncheon is a program of The Chamber's Public Policy Division, led by Vice Chair Tyrone Curl. As part of The Chamber’s strategic plan, this program empowers our members by providing valuable opportunities for business education, awareness of emerging trends and developments, and insight into issues impacting the East Texas business community. Through speakers, networking and community dialogue, the luncheon series helps strengthen local businesses while encouraging collaboration and informed leadership.