YOUR CHAMBER
Welcome to the greater Texarkana Region. You will find this region is an excellent location to do business and live an abundant life. For over 100 years, the Texarkana USA Regional Chamber of Commerce has continued to assist our business and citizens in their success. We are conveners in our community. By strategically bringing people together, we can provide innovative customized actions to continually promote sustainability. We are a community where our families, businesses, and visitors can enjoy growth, a low cost of living and an excellent way of life. In bringing our community together, we are able to share outlooks and perspectives relevant to everyone. The Chamber is invested in promoting
it is by truck, car, air, or rail, the Texarkana region is meeting the needs of not just our present, but our future community. If you are looking for something to do, we have a wide variety of opportunities including our local Texarkana Symphony Orchestra, the beautiful Perot Theatre, green golf courses, abundant hunting, exhilarating fishing, athletic venues for all kinds of sports, shooting and archery ranges, art galleries, and numerous parks. Throughout the year we have festivals, events, concerts, fairs, rodeos, community theater, and community chorales. There is always something going on in the Texarkana region. I hope this very brief snapshot provides insights into the place we call
home. However, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention our greatest attribute—people. It is the commitment of our people which distinguishes our area. We are a community of diverse backgrounds and ages, but most of all… we are a community family. We are many cities in one region. WE ARE TEXARKANA! Michael Malone, IOM, CCE President and Chief Executive Officer Texarkana USA Regional Chamber of Commerce
initiatives to encourage businesses to begin their business journey, possibly relocate to our region, and to provide opportunities for our present businesses to grow and expand. The Chamber is where business is business and not a sideline. We actively initiate and promote business retention and expansion. We encourage the development of a strong workforce with our present and future businesses, our schools and colleges, and our families. Our transportation system is strong and expanding. Whether
The role and responsibility of the Texarkana USA Chamber Board of Directors, of which I am proud to serve as Chair, is to be a trusted business partner by leading and advocating for sustainable economic growth and prosperity for our region. We truly appreciate our partners’ trust as we navigate the pandemic and the changes taking place in our country. Our goals are to excel in service and value, while providing exceptional networking opportunities. We continue to provide member services and events, while keeping your safety and advocacy needs a priority. We unders tand our members are facing challenges, and amazing
our existing businesses successful and our community thriving. Chamber staff is working to enhance our web and social media platforms to digitally connect with our community, and beyond the state line. Board members, chamber staff and the EDC have partnered with community Strategic Doing initiatives in an effort to build a prosperous sustainable future for Texarkana USA. We must all work together to build our future in an open, caring, focused collaboration to achieve our shared outcomes. You have the commitment of the Board of Directors and Chamber staff to carry out the Chamber’s mission, and be a center of business influence for Texarkana USA
opportunities in the second half of 2021. The Chamber is committed to ensuring your success through our Business Retention and Expansion initiatives. Our BRE program is there for our members to find business solutions, and to partner with other regional economic development organizations. With these collaborative relationships, we are promoting the expansion and retention of businesses in this region in an effort to keep
and the region. I consider it an honor and a privilege to serve you in 2021. Thank you for your continued engagement and partnership. Jennifer K. Harland Chair, Texarkana USA Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
54 | Texarkana Community Directory | Fall 2021
Made with FlippingBook - Online catalogs