YOUR CHAMBER
YOUR CHAMBER
REACH YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE Relocation & Community Guide Published to support the local business community and encourage use of member services. Thousands are distributed and direct mailed throughout the community and to potential new residents. Online Directory Thousands of visitors each month. Businesses and consumers are able to find your business—searchable by keyword, category, business name or contact. Enhanced listings available to stand out among the crowd! Ribbon Cutting and Celebration Ceremony Once you have joined the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce, you are able to schedule a ribbon cutting at your place of business or at the Chamber office. This is your time to shine! It is a great way to introduce your business to the community or celebrate your accomplishments. Resource Center Display—Chamber Office Members can display business cards, flyers, menus, coupons or any other promotional materials to be distributed to the public. This is our way of advertising for you, even when you are not here! Job Listings Connect with Texarkana’s highly educated workforce by posting job opportunities within your community. Discounts for member postings. e-Newsletters We send three emails each week to over 1,400 email addresses. On Sundays, our President sends the “On the Record” newsletter. It focuses on public policy; community happenings; and local, state and federal politics. Mondays are reserved for Chamber news. Here is where you will find upcoming ribbon cuttings and webinars, and ways to get plugged in. Published each Wednesday is our Member-to-Member email. It keeps members informed of upcoming events and ways to become involved and engaged in the community. Members can simply include their business card, or latest offerings, events, coupons, etc. Community Brochures We publish and distribute multiple brochures throughout the year for our community. Included are the: city maps, restaurant guides, hotel guides and attraction guides. These are given to visitors in our office, and distributed throughout the community, online and across the country for relocation and information purposes. Chamber members are bolded to stand out among the crowd. Sponsorship Opportunities Numerous events and programs throughout the year allow you to choose the most effective way to reach your target audience. See our list of programs and events in this directory.
WHY JOIN The Texarkana USA Regional Chamber of Commerce is stronger than ever. By joining, you get member-only perks, exclusive advertising and networking opportunities, and a whole lot of exposure for yourself and your organization. Get on board and see the difference! NETWORKING People do business with people they know. As a Chamber member, you have the opportunity to meet people either virtually or in-person through our programs and events. We host meetings and events to engage business owners, encourage communication and foster business referrals. VISIBILITY Stand out and get noticed in your community. Increase your positive reputation and credibility. Each member of the Chamber receives a listing on our website and printed directory. With your membership, you have the opportunity to utilize our Wednesday Member-to-Member email sent to over 1,400 people. Share your news, business card or latest offering. It’s a tool worth using! LEARNING Get a competitive edge over non-members with exclusive training opportunities on a variety of hot topics. We offer Grow with Google and industry-specific webinars geared towards entrepreneurs, lunch-and-learns, educational conferences and much more. HAVE A VOICE Gain a say in what happens in government through the Chamber advocacy efforts. We provide access to local and state representatives through our Government Affairs Committee. We host regular webinars to provide focused, and effective support for issues and policies that reflect the Texarkana Chamber and our members’ vision and principles.
OUR MISSION ABOUT US Since being established in 1905, the Texarkana USA Regional Chamber of Commerce has been a partnership of businesses, organizations and professionals working together to build a healthy economy and improve the quality of life in the community. To accomplish these goals we are active in many roles including economic developer, community planner, tourism hospitality resource, business spokesperson, economic counselor, government relations specialist, human resources adviser and public relations practitioner .
52 | Texarkana Community Directory | Spring 2021
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