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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