Texarkana USA Chamber Of Commerce

What Texarkana USA Chamber Of Commerce does

Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit regional business organization founded in 1905 and headquartered at 819 N. State Line Ave., Texarkana, on the Texas-Arkansas border. It serves businesses, organizations, and professionals across the Four States Region (Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana), with a stated mission of building a healthy regional economy and improving quality of life. The Chamber operates as a connector, convenor, and advocate, running networking events (Business After Hours, ribbon cuttings, Lunch and Learns), membership programs with exclusive perks and advertising, and dedicated committees covering Economic Development, Government Affairs, Military Affairs, and Ambassadors.

The Chamber's product portfolio is service-based with no proprietary technology. Core offerings include membership programs, ACT WorkKeys and National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) workforce certification delivered through three partner testing sites (Texarkana College, Express Employment Professionals, The Literacy Council), an online member directory hosted on the GrowthZone platform, and committee-led advocacy initiatives. A flagship strategic focus is the partnership with Red River Army Depot (RRAD) — an Army Center for Industrial and Technical Excellence generating $1.6B in regional economic impact and 3,200+ direct jobs — which the Chamber played a founding role in establishing in 1941. Workforce development is delivered in coordination with AR-TX REDI, TexAmericas Center, Nash IDC, Texarkana College, and Texas A&M University-Texarkana.

Revenue is generated almost exclusively through recurring annual membership dues on a subscription basis, with pricing tiers disclosed only via application/quote rather than public listing. The organization employs approximately 4-5 staff (CEO & President Dr. Robin Hickerson, Director of Partner Development Berkley McKnight, Director of Events & Communications Chloe' Young, Director of Workforce Development & Business Retention Hillary Cloud), supported by volunteer ambassadors. The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on events, referrals, direct outreach, and website-driven membership applications. Financial performance figures, membership counts, and growth metrics are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Texarkana USA Chamber Of Commerce

Legal name

Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://texarkana.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce is a 1905-founded, non-profit regional business membership organization serving the Texas-Arkansas border and Four States Region (TX, AR, OK, LA). It delivers networking events, membership services, ACT WorkKeys/NCRC workforce certification, and advocacy — anchored by a flagship partnership with Red River Army Depot.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Partner, Channel & Vendor Conferences (MPAGAGAL)

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce
• Business membership services
• Workforce development
• Economic development
• Business networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Texarkana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues and Fees: Chamber generates revenue through membership fees from businesses, organizations, and professionals in the Texarkana region. Membership provides access to networking events, advertising opportunities, and member-only perks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce is a regional business membership organization that provides networking events, advocacy, workforce development programs (ACT WorkKeys/NCRC certification), and economic development services to businesses across the Texarkana region spanning Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. The Chamber connects businesses, convenes partners across sectors, and advocates for pro-business policies at local, state, and federal levels.

Product overview

The Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based regional business organization offering a unified portfolio of services focused on workforce development, business networking, advocacy, and economic development. Core offerings include ACT WorkKeys/NCRC certification programs, networking events (Ribbon Cuttings, Business After Hours, Lunch and Learns), membership programs with exclusive advertising and perks, and committee-led initiatives in economic development, government affairs, and military affairs. The Chamber connects businesses to resources, convenes partners across sectors, and advocates for pro-business policies in the Texarkana region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Programs Business membership program offering member-only perks, exclusive advertising opportunities, and networking events to support regional business growth. Membership provides access to networking events, advertising opportunities, and member-only perks.
• Workforce Development Services ACT WorkKeys assessment system and National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) testing programs to certify essential workplace skills for job seekers. Addresses regional skills gap and helps employers identify qualified candidates.
• Ribbon Cuttings Event service to introduce new Chamber member businesses to the community through official ribbon-cutting ceremonies. Provides visibility and community exposure for new and expanding member businesses.
• Business After Hours Monthly networking event held on the third Thursday of each month where member businesses showcase their services to the business community. A flagship networking program of the Chamber.
• Ambassador Program Volunteer program where Chamber Ambassadors promote businesses in the Texarkana region and support Chamber events. Recruits volunteers to serve as community representatives.
• Chamber Directory Online directory of Chamber members providing business listings and contact information for regional businesses. Serves as a searchable resource for the community to find member businesses.
• Economic Development Committee Initiatives focused on business growth, job creation, workforce development, and attracting new industries to the Texarkana region. Partners with AR-TX REDI, TexAmericas Center, and Nash IDC on regional economic development.
• Government Affairs Committee Advocacy committee that represents the local business community on legislative and regulatory issues at local, state, and federal levels. Engages policymakers on pro-business policies.
• Military Affairs Committee Committee dedicated to strengthening the relationship between the business community and local military installations, including advocacy for Red River Army Depot. Works with federal, state, and local leaders on military affairs.
• NCRC Testing Locations Authorized testing sites for ACT WorkKeys and National Career Readiness Certificate assessments including Texarkana College, Express Employment Professionals, and The Literacy Council. Provides workforce certification access across the region.

Quantifiable outcome

• $1.6 billion annual regional economic impact through RRAD partnership
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• AR-TX REDIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development organization serving as a key partner in workforce strategy alignment, industry recruitment, and expansion goals. Partnership strengthens ability to create job opportunities and meet employer demands with a well-prepared talent pool.
• TexAmericas CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development partner collaborating on workforce strategies and business attraction initiatives. Supports logistics and advanced manufacturing partnerships including 3D printing collaboration with Texas A&M University-Texarkana.
• Nash Industrial Development CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial development corporation partnering on workforce strategies and regional economic growth initiatives.
• Red River Army Depot (RRAD)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber's Military Affairs Committee maintains a strong partnership with RRAD, the Army's Center for Industrial and Technical Excellence (CITE) for tactical wheeled vehicles. RRAD contributes over $1.6 billion annually to the regional economy and supports 3,200+ direct jobs. The Chamber actively advocates for RRAD's preservation and expansion.
• Texarkana CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTesting location for NCRC assessments. Provides on-site leadership training at RRAD and access to its Center for Advanced Manufacturing for certifications and licensing requirements. Testing center open Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm, Friday 8am-4pm, Sunday 2-6pm.
• Express Employment ProfessionalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTesting location partner for NCRC assessments. Located at 870-773-1313, open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
• The Literacy CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTesting location partner for NCRC assessments serving adult learners and workforce development population. Located at 903-823-3470, open Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm.
• Texas A&M University-TexarkanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner supporting workforce development through its Center for Advanced Manufacturing. Collaborates with RRAD on advanced manufacturing including 3D printing technology. Located adjacent to Bringle Lake Park and serves as educational pipeline for regional employers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber serving Tyler, TX in the same East Texas economic region. Comparable member-driven services, event programming, and economic development mission anchored to a mid-size Texas city.
• Bossier Chamber of Commerce: Chamber serving Bossier City, LA in the immediate Ark-La-Tex region. Similar Barksdale-area defense economy exposure, mid-size regional scope, and member-funded operating model.
• Shreveport Chamber of Commerce: Cross-state peer chamber serving Shreveport, LA — a comparable Ark-La-Tex regional hub. Overlapping employer base (manufacturing, defense, healthcare) and similar Four States Region economic-development mandate.
• Longview Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber serving Longview, TX in the East Texas / Ark-La-Tex corridor. Directly comparable in scale, scope (membership, advocacy, workforce), and East Texas regional employer mix to Texarkana USA Chamber.
• Little Rock Regional Chamber: State-level regional chamber in Arkansas with a similar membership, advocacy, and workforce development charter. Comparable as a mid-sized U.S. chamber serving a capital-region economy.

Broad incumbents

• Dallas Regional Chamber: Larger Texas regional chamber with comparable economic-development and workforce mandates, but operating at metro-scale. Useful benchmark for service-line breadth and employer engagement models.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National federation of chambers. Provides policy advocacy frameworks, programming, and brand affiliation relevant to Texarkana USA Chamber's government affairs committee and member services.

Others

• ACT WorkKeys / ACT, Inc. Provider of the WorkKeys assessments and NCRC credential the Chamber administers. Enablement peer — the Chamber is a local delivery partner in ACT's national workforce certification network.
• TexAmericas Center: Regional economic development organization already partnered with the Chamber. Complementary (not competitive) in workforce strategy, industry recruitment, and business attraction in the same Four States footprint.

Regional players

• Greater Texarkana Black Chamber of Commerce: Community-focused chamber also serving the Texarkana metro. Operates in the same geographic footprint with a differentiated member base and overlapping economic-development agenda.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/texarkanachamber
• Facebookfacebook.com/TexarkanaChamberofCommerce

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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