YOUR CHAMBER
Welcome to the greater Texarkana Region. 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 many cities in a region of several states. 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 enjoy a low cost of living and an excellent lifestyle of friends and family. The Chamber is invested in promoting initiatives to encourage business starts,
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 options including our local Texarkana Symphony Orchestra, the prestigious Perot Theatre, green golf courses, abundant hunting, exhilarating fishing, athletic sport venues, 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,
sustainability and prosperity. The Chamber is where business is business and not a sideline. We actively initiate and promote business retention and expansion. We are actively engaged in developing a strong workforce—not just for today, but for the future. We partner with education of all levels to achieve community and business success. With a strong transportation system, our community can touch the world. We are expanding our roadways and adding air flights to facilitate your ability to reach out. Whether it is by truck, car, air
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention our greatest attribute—people. When asked “what is the most important part of our community? The answer most often shared is its people. We are a community of diverse backgrounds and ages, but most of all…we are a community family. WE ARE TEXARKANA! Michael Malone, IOM, CCE President and Chief Executive Officer Texarkana USA Regional Chamber of Commerce
Dear Valued Chamber Partner, 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. As we kick off 2022, I’d 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
community members and tourists. The Chamber is embarking on a Total Resource campaign this fall 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 in 2022 and accomplishing the goals we have set forth. Stephen A. Mayo Chair, Texarkana USA Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
our businesses, communities and citizens. We will champion supporting collaborations and strengthen our networking and educational programs. Your Chamber is and 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,
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