Texarkana Chamber Sets 2026 Wild, Wild Texarkana Annual Celebration

The Texarkana Chamber of Commerce will host its signature Annual Celebration, Wild, Wild Texarkana: Legacy Style, on Saturday, January 24, 2026, beginning at 6 p.m. at Northridge Country Club.

Celebrating Leadership and Momentum in Texarkana

Presented by Gold Rush Sponsor Ledwell Machinery, the annual event brings together business and community leaders for an evening focused on excellence, leadership, and the momentum shaping Texarkana’s future. The celebration will also serve as a wrap-up to the Chamber’s accomplishments in 2025.

Business and Community Awards to Be Presented

The Chamber will recognize outstanding organizations and individuals with Business Award Recipients of the Year, including:

• Small, Medium, and Large Business of the Year
• Locally Owned Business of the Year
• Non-Profit Organization of the Year
• Manufacturer and Restaurant of the Year
• Entrepreneur of the Year
• Chamber Choice Award
• Industry Partner Award
• Truman Trailblazer of the Year

The Chamber will also announce the 2025 C.E. Palmer Award, its highest honor. The award recognizes an individual whose leadership, service, and long-term commitment have made a lasting impact on the Texarkana region.

Multigenerational Leadership Panel Featured

The evening will include a special panel discussion focused on multigenerational leadership and legacy in the Texarkana business community. Panelists include Brandon Washington, Chris McCulloch, Claire Torrans, Morgan Gaddis, and Philip Mobley, who will share perspectives on leadership, growth, and the future of the region.

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“Annual Celebration is one of our favorite nights of the year,” said Robin Hickerson, CEO of the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce. “It’s a time to celebrate the people and businesses that make Texarkana such a remarkable place.”

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available at texarkana.org.

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