Chamber Information

Character 1st Program

Character 1st is a community-wide initiative which focuses on teaching and celebrating character and ethics. There are six key character traits: PATIENCE, HONESTY, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, KINDNESS, AND PERSEVERANCE. Each month one of the Character Traits is featured as a theme in the schools and recognized by businesses and associations.

The following schools participate in the program: Texarkana Arkansas ISD, Texarkana Texas ISD, Liberty- Eylau ISD, Pleasant Grove ISD, Redwater ISD, Fouke School District, Trinity Christian School, St. James Day School and Red Lick ISD.

Character 1st Scholarships Each Spring, the Chamber awards several $500 Good Character Scholarships to Chamber Partner high school students. Sponsorships for this effort range from $200-$1000 with significant business promotion available. More significant is the impact these scholarships have on the students as they pursue additional education after high school. For more information on how you can assist area students in their higher education pursuits, click HERE.