YOUR CHAMBER
YOUR CHAMBER
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS Programs and events throughout the year are one way we deliver value to our members at the Texarkana Chamber. You can bet if we do not have an event one week, we will have two the next. Even during the year of COVID, we produced over 50 programs and events to benefit our members.
Small Business Expo The Small Business Expo is a chance for members and non-members to show off their products and services to the community. The event is typically held outside in downtown Texarkana with vendor booths, food trucks and activities. You may even see a friendly competition between the mayors! Greater Texarkana College and Career Fair Over 2,000 junior and senior high school students and 100 colleges, universities and businesses gather together each October to exchange information and inform our students of the possibilities after they graduate. National Professional Fishing League Tournament A new event to our area, the Chamber will host the National Professional Fishing League in April 2021. The League brings in 110 anglers to the Texarkana area for the second stop on their tournament tour. The tournament and weigh-ins will be over a three day span.
Ambassadors The Chamber Ambassadors are a working arm of the organization. It is a group of 20-30 business professionals aimed at bettering our relationships within the business community. Ambassadors meet monthly and set out each year to accomplish their goals. Greater Texarkana Young Professionals The Greater Texarkana Young Professionals (GTYP) is a group of individuals under the age of 40 wanting to get involved in the community, experience new things, volunteer their time and network. GTYP welcomes both members and prospective members to networking and educational activities. Ribbon Cuttings and Celebration Ceremonies While not only benefitting the Chamber member hosting the event, ribbon cuttings and celebrations are a great way to network. Everyone is welcome! Lunch and Learns Lunch and Learns are designed to be educational for our members. They are typically free to attend and hosted by a member organization. Topics can be industry specific or appeal to the masses. Speed Networking Ever heard of speed dating? Speed Networking is very similar. Members are able to reserve their spot and expect to receive
working woman, whether you work from home, teach school, or run a million dollar company, there is something for everyone. Webinars and Live Streams Watch our calendar for monthly webinars and live streams. We host political figures, local healthcare workers, lawyers, you name it! And the great thing… you can join in on the fun from anywhere. Engaging Texarkana Conference In September of each year, we host an educational conference geared towards medium to small businesses. Keynote speakers deliver powerful messages and pertinent information about the working world today. Breakout sessions get down to the nitty gritty of what needs to be done to succeed. Annual Economic Development Golf Tournament Each year in October, the Chamber Economic Development Council hosts a golf outing and luncheon. Businesses are recognized for their outstanding work in their field and community.
lunch and networking opportunities. You will have a chance to tell someone about your organization and hear from them about theirs. Annual Celebration At the beginning of each year, the Chamber hosts their largest party of the year. Annual Celebration is a time to boast the accomplishments of the Chamber from the previous year, recognize members and thank those involved with the organization. Women in Business Conference The Women in Business Conference is held each March in celebration of International Women’s Day. The conference boasts top-notch keynote speakers and breakout sessions. It is aimed towards the
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