March 2026

TEXARKANA MAGAZINE

2026 TEXARKANA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL CELEBRATION The Texarkana Chamber of Commerce kicked off 2026 in true frontier spirit at Wild, Wild, Texarkana: Legacy Style, held on February 5, at Northridge Country Club. Boots, hats, and big laughs filled the room as businesses and community leaders came together to celebrate the successes and momentum of the region. From spirited conversations to honoring outstanding individuals and organizations, the evening was a salute to the people who make Texarkana thrive.

2025 CHAMBER AWARD RECIPIENTS C.E. PALMER James Bramlett TRUMAN TRAILBLAZER Dr. David Orr CHAMBER CHOICE Brock McCorkle AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR Janelle Williamson ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT Lauren Callaway-Francis INDUSTRY PARTNER OF THE YEAR Express Employment Professionals NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR CASA RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR Hopkins Icehouse LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Commercial National Bank MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR Texarkana Aluminum SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Mi Clinica Hispaña MEDIUM BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Red River Credit Union LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Wholesale Electric Supply DEFENSE COMMUNITY CHAMPION Dennis Lewis

James, J.W., Martha, Kathy, and Trey Bramlett

Heather Buster, Hillary Cloud, Elaine Chriestenson Kelton, and Jakob Martin

Dr. Robin Hickerson and Brock McCorkle

Dr. Robin Hickerson and George Dodson

Berkley McKnight and Janelle Williamson

Dr. Robin Hickerson and Ian Smith

Fred Milton, Dr. Robin Hickerson, and Brad Bailey

Dr. Robin Hickerson and Alaina Hernandez

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Chris McCulloch, Dr. Robin Hickerson, Ryan King, and Blaire Barlow

Chloe Wardlaw and Lauren Callaway-Francis

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