CONVENIENT LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION
With the urban cities of Dallas, Texas 167 miles west and Little Rock, Arkansas only 140 miles east, Texarkana is a gateway for trade and is accessed conveniently through a nexus of highways, railways, trucking lines, freight carriers, bus lines and airports. The twin cities cover 70 square miles and are key players in the commerce and transportation of the region. With 39 freight terminals, one million tons of products are shipped out of the cities annually, and thousands of pounds of raw and consumer goods are brought in. Union Pacific and Kansas City Southern railroads help carry the load as more than 90 freight trains travel through Texarkana daily. Amtrak is also available with daily rail passenger service. Greyhound Bus Line provides close to 40 connections daily if you’re looking to get out of town, and Texarkana Urban Transit District bus service provides the answer if you’re looking to get around town. Texarkana Regional Airport is also a convenience of living in Texarkana and makes multiple round-trip flights to Dallas every day. All these options and our access to Interstate 30 and Interstate 49, and a number of Texas and Arkansas state highways make transporting products or people through
The Texarkana Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Council is powered by community
volunteers that have a passion to see growth in the regional economy. Communities grow when business activity expands, and it is the existing businesses that drive that economic expansion. The goal of the Business Retention & Expansion program is to assist businesses by removing any roadblocks in the way of business growth and to elevate the ability of businesses to grow exponentially. We would like to thank each business and individual that financially supports the Chamber EDC [Economic Development Council] and rest assured we are putting the funds to good use. We would also like to thank the EDC Board for all their hard work and dedication in seeing the BR&E program come to fruition and for all their efforts to make it a strong asset for the business community in the Texarkana Region.
the area a breeze. As Texarkana is continuously growing, flexible transportation options are helping us get ready for a future full of possibilities, and they are providing the convenience of accessibility for all our needs today. DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION Downtown Texarkana’s beautiful old buildings have long
stood as a testament to our rich history. Up until the middle of the last century, this area was moving and shaking with commerce. Recently there has been a renewed focus on the historical importance and beauty of these structures, and a concerted effort to bring them back to their former glory. Projects such as the Hotel Grim redevelopment provide insight into the goals of the revitalization efforts. This undertaking is transforming a hotel originally built in 1925 and redeveloping it into commercial space and residential apartments, while maintaining its historical personality. Texarkana’s Federal Courthouse and Post Office is also experiencing a facelift which will eventually include more green space, enhanced safety and improved walkability and interactivity. Such improvements are happening throughout the downtown area. As the buildings and facades are restored, so is the activity and energy, bringing back business and boosting the economy. Historic Downtown is creating a bright future for Texarkana with restaurants, nightlife and entertainment, and with those developments the demand for convenient residential proximity grows. One development brings another, and the possibilities are endless.
Scott Norton, Chair, Economic Development Executive Committee
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