Chamber Information

Chamber Programs

Annual Celebration
The 2010 Annual Celebration will be held January 28, 2010 at the Airframe & Powerplant School.  Our 2010 event  theme will be Top Gun, soaring to new heights with your Chamber.

The event celebrates the accomplishments of the business community and serves as the Chamber's premier networking opportunity. The gavel passes from the current to the new Chairman of the Board. A fun-filled evening of entertainment, silent auction, reception, cocktails and more than 500 professional business representatives started the year off right! Visit the Chamber's event page for more details on our 2010 Annual Celebration.

Click on the image to the right to view information about our annual celebration and silent auction items.



The Texarkana Chamber of Commerce and our Regional Partners host a Legislative Reception in Little Rock every session. The reception is held to thank the legislature for its continuing support.

Festivities include dinner, social, music, and door prizes. Over 300 guests attend including Arkansas Legislators, Southwest Arkansas elected officials, Regional Chambers of Commerce members and many others
 

 

The Business to Business Breakfast is a collaboration of dedicated businesses sharing information about services, opportunities and our business climate. The Chamber is committed to providing valuable information to keep our partners informed on important issues concerning their businesses. The Business to Business Breakfast was created by our Partners for our Partners. Hot breakfast, fruit, pastry's and beverages are provided by our Chamber event sponsors.

If your business is interested in sponsoring a BREAKFAST program click here.  Check the Chamber Calendar for the next event!




Click on the golf logo for details on the 2009 Tournament.

The Industry Appreciation Golf Tournament, held the 1st Monday in October, is hosted by the Chamber's Economic Development Council as a retention and networking resource for the region's strong industrial base. For more than a quarter century, business leaders have partnered with area plant managers and corporate decision-makers to enhance relationships and plan strategic assistance to those who provide significant, primary employment.

The event is dependent upon community sponsorships, which vary from $300-$2,500. Sponsor recognition is significant and places participants' names in prominent locations with primary decision-makers. Over 110 golfers participate in this very popular event which has become a must-attend event for area businesses.

The Economic Development Council (EDC) is an exclusive group of leaders who pay a minimum of $1,000 over their Chamber dues. This revenue funds the Chamber's aggressive economic development program, and provides it's members with front-line participation in the growth and prosperity of our region. For more information on how to become involved with the EDC, click HERE.



Held each Fall, this event exposes more than 2,300 high school students to post-graduation opportunities. 23area high schools, along with more than 70 businesses, universities, colleges and technical schools all participate in this popular annual event. It is funded through affordable sponsorships, with levels ranging from $150-$3,000 and promotion opportunities unmatched in this market.

The College & Career Fair is a program of the BEST (Business & Education Success Team) initiative. For more information on how you can be a part of the BEST, click HERE.


Chamber University Series
Chamber University Series is a program geared toward helping business owners who have limited resources and need a business development program in a local, affordable setting. Each seminar is aimed at educating and informing local businesses with best practice and industry leading principles. If you have a topic or speaker you would like to recommend for the Chamber University Series, please click here.


Leaders' Luncheon
Leaders’ Luncheon features speakers from around the region on topics of interest to those in business as well as those active in community affairs. Common topics are legislative updates, industry announcements, medical developments and expert panel discussions.