W E L C O M E
A WORD FROM TEXARKANA’S LEADERS
This is an exciting time to be in the Texarkana region. The Texarkana USA Regional Chamber of Commerce witnessed its members rebound from the challenges of the pandemic. Our resilience has been longstanding for decades, which is evident in how we continue to dodge recessionary fears. Some members have experienced record-breaking performances. Economic development partners have aggressively marketed our region, including the expansion/relocation of our existing businesses to meet their growing demand for their product. How best can this be served than by a willing and able workforce. Our members have a thirst for more skilled workers, and it is our mission to increase the pool of available resources by leveraging our partnerships. We are developing the pipeline for the region. Our staff and partners in workforce training, colleges, and high schools are stepping up to identify, counsel, and instruct our future workforce, while making available a path forward for displaced workers too. Downtown Texarkana has seen a resurgence in business activity, housing developments, art galleries, theatre, and events that once popularized this area. Noticed is the increased investment directed to redevelop properties that have been and will attract patrons and visitors. We like to think of downtown as a destination and encourage our residents and visitors to take some time to see this transformation. Come visit our arts and historic district and the designated entertainment districts.
It is my pleasure to serve as the Chair of your 2022 Texarkana USA Chamber Board of Directors. Our role and responsibility is to be a business partner by leading and advocating for sustainable economic growth and prosperity for our region. We are actively engaged in supporting our businesses. Our Chamber team is here to assist in achieving our goals. I encourage you to participate in addressing our goals and participating with the many available opportunities. Of course, our main goal is your success. We will focus on expanding our outreach and engagement of your Chamber with our businesses, communities ,and citizens. We will champion supporting collaborations and strengthen our networking and educational programs. Your Chamber will continue to reinforce our regional partnership for the expansion and retention of businesses by strengthening our workforce and making training opportunities available. By providing an active marketing program for our business community, we will create unity in our messaging to stakeholders, community members and tourists. The Chamber is embarking on a Total Resource campaign to assist in Chamber growth. The Chamber will continue to provide advocacy opportunities to foster the engagement of members, businesses, and residents of the Texarkana region in our governmental affairs program. Through this program we will continue to provide information and opportunities relevant and necessary for our businesses. The Chamber works daily to serve its members and the surrounding communities. We see each task as an opportunity
to bring value and service to you and your community. Our duties are never done at the Chamber. We look forward to serving you and accomplishing the goals we have set forth.
Denis R. Washington Interim President/CEO
Stephen A. Mayo Chair, Texarkana USA Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
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