Kilgore Area Chamber of Commerce

11/02/2026

We so can't wait!

🎀✨ WE ARE OFFICIALLY IN COUNTDOWN MODE!! ✨🎀
📅 Saturday, November 21st
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 106 E. Main Street | Kilgore, Texas
The excitement is building, and we can hardly contain ourselves!! 💗
We've been sharing our AMAZING lineup of vendors, food, fun, and festivities...but HOLD ON!! There's SO MUCH MORE!! 🎉

🎀 Official Ribbon Cutting ✂️
🎁 Door Prizes
🛍️ Special Storewide Discounts
🎟️ Drawings & Giveaways
🍴 Delicious Food & Sweet Treats

💕 And a whole lot of FUN for the entire family!!
Our little section of E. Main Street will be blocked off as we celebrate this very special day!
But here's what makes this day so much more than a Grand Opening to us...
The Pink Lantern is more than just a store. It's a dream that has been Prayed over, worked for, cried over, and brought to life through God's Goodness and Grace.
Every little corner has a story. Every treasure has a place. And every person who walks through our doors is part of something we hold very dear to our hearts.
We've poured so much love into creating a place where yesterday's memories meet today's treasures. A place to slow down, reminisce, visit awhile, and maybe leave with a little something you didn't even know you needed! 😉
We aren't just celebrating the opening of a store...we're celebrating answered prayers, new friendships, a wonderful community, and the faithfulness of God! 🙌
We sincerely hope you'll make plans to stop by, enjoy the festivities, wander through our store, and celebrate this special chapter with us.
From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for supporting our dream and being part of our journey.
May you always feel God's Love, Peace & Grace in our store.

With love and gratitude,
Mindy & Marcia 💕
🎀 The Pink Lantern General Store
Where the Past Meets the Future! 🎀

10/28/2026

🌟 CONNECT Team Spotlight 🌟

Today we're excited to introduce one of the dedicated volunteers who serves on the Kilgore Area Chamber of Commerce CONNECT Team!

Our CONNECT Team members are passionate business and community leaders who help welcome new members, support Chamber events, attend ribbon cuttings, and build meaningful connections throughout our community. Their commitment helps strengthen local businesses and makes Kilgore an even better place to live, work, and do business.

Please join us in thanking and welcoming this outstanding CONNECT Team member! We are grateful for their service and look forward to the positive impact they will continue to make within our Chamber and community.

10/27/2026

Congratulations, Melissa Marcott, our Lifetime Star Achievement Award recipient!

Melissa is the owner of Marco Inspection Services, LLC. Her infectious personality, boundless energy, and unwavering drive have touched the lives of so many. A proud hometown girl, Melissa attended Kilgore ISD and graduated from Kilgore College’s nursing program. Her journey is one of grit and grace.

During her second semester of nursing school, while expecting her first child, Jaden, Melissa was placed on bed rest and welcomed him five weeks early. Even then, she stayed focused on her education, surrounded herself with textbooks and determination, earned her degree, and began her career in the ICU at Good Shepherd Medical Center.

Life later brought Melissa unimaginable challenges, including the sudden loss of her husband, Juan. With three young children, she bravely transitioned from healthcare to leading Marco Inspection Services in the oilfield industry, a field few women enter, but one in which she has thrived.

Even with the demands of running a business, Melissa remains deeply committed to her community. She gives her time and support to organizations including the Tatum Educational Foundation, Texas Oilfield Angels, and the Kilgore College Foundation Board. She is also active in her church, New Covenant, and supports local fundraisers such as the East Texas Oilmen’s Chili Cook-off, Back the Blue, golf tournaments, purse bingos, and so many other community efforts.

Melissa is the proud mother of Jaden, Hunter, and Preslee, and now finds joy in spoiling her beloved grandchildren. Her story is one of resilience, leadership, and an indomitable spirit, a reminder that achievement is not only measured by what we build, but also by how we keep going, how we care for others, and the legacy we leave behind.

Melissa, thank you for the example you set and the many ways you continue to make a difference. Congratulations on this well-deserved Lifetime Star Achievement Award!

10/27/2026

Congratulations, Toni Jones, our Shining Star Award recipient!

Toni is the Branch Manager for Credit Union of Texas in Kilgore, and she is the kind of person who makes a community stronger simply by being part of it. She is a friend to everyone she meets, a natural connector, and someone who never hesitates to go the extra mile when someone needs a helping hand. Toni has a special gift for bringing people together and making others feel seen, valued, and supported.

If there is a community event, an organization serving others, or an opportunity to make a difference, chances are Toni is already there—or finding a way to help. Through her involvement with the Kilgore Area Chamber of Commerce, Reel East Texas, the Kilgore Fuller Center for Housing, CASA, the Lions Club, her church, and countless other organizations and networking groups, Toni continues to show up for the community she loves.

She gives freely of her time, her talents, her connections, and, most importantly, her heart. Toni understands that making a difference isn’t always about the biggest gesture. Sometimes it’s about being the person who shows up, makes the call, offers a helping hand, or connects the right people at just the right time.

Toni, you are more than a community leader. You are a friend, a champion for others, and a beautiful example of what it means to lead with heart. Tonight, we are proud to recognize someone who pours so much into others and asks for so little in return. Congratulations!

10/26/2026

Congratulations, Meredeth Brown, our Rising Star Award recipient!

Meredeth serves as the Development Services Coordinator for the City of Kilgore, where she exemplifies leadership, excellence, and what it truly means to have a servant’s heart. She is a friend to all she meets and someone who is always willing to go above and beyond to help others. Her kindness and generosity leave a lasting impression on the people around her.

Her commitment to serving others reaches far beyond her professional role. Through her active involvement in her church, she continues to share her time, talents, and heart in service to others.

Meredeth is always looking for ways to make Kilgore a better place for everyone who calls it home. Most recently, she launched Kilgore Cares, an initiative rooted in her belief that when a community comes together with compassion and purpose, meaningful change can happen.

Meredeth reminds us that leadership isn’t simply about the work we do or the titles we hold. It’s about the lives we touch, the people we lift up, and the difference we make along the way. She leads by example and shows us that a stronger community begins with people who are willing to care, to serve, and to step up when others need them.

Meredeth, thank you for your dedication, your heart for service, and your commitment to making Kilgore a stronger and more compassionate community. Congratulations!

10/26/2026

🎉 HELP US WELCOME OUR NEWEST CHAMBER MEMBER: XstremeMD! 🎉

We are excited to welcome XstremeMD to the Kilgore Area Chamber of Commerce family! ❤️

Since 2009, XstremeMD has been on a mission to make a difference in healthcare, and they are doing just that! With more than 400 customers, over 70,000 patients cared for, and numerous lives saved, their commitment to improving patient outcomes and making a lasting impact is truly remarkable.

💙 Their mission is simple: Save Lives. Reduce Costs. Improve Outcomes.

Through evidence-based solutions and a proactive approach to healthcare, XstremeMD helps organizations reduce risk, improve access to physicians, support case management, and reduce unnecessary medical evacuations. Their innovative approach helps ensure that patients receive the care they need when they need it most.

At the Kilgore Area Chamber of Commerce, we love welcoming businesses and organizations that are making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, and we are proud to have XstremeMD as part of our growing business community!

🌟 Please join us in giving XstremeMD a warm Kilgore welcome! We look forward to connecting, building relationships, and watching the impact they continue to make.

Welcome to the Chamber, XstremeMD! We’re glad you’re here! 🙌

10/14/2026

A big THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors for supporting the Kilgore Area Chamber of Commerce's Women in Business: MuuMuus & Margaritas! 🌺🍹💕

Your generosity is helping make this fun evening of networking, shopping, delicious food, and community connections possible. We are so grateful for your partnership and your commitment to supporting the Chamber and the women of our business community.

We can't wait to gather for an unforgettable evening, and it's all possible because of sponsors like you!

🎟️ Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are still available!

Register online at www.kilgorechamber.com/calendar, or email [email protected] or [email protected] for more information.

Please join us in thanking these outstanding businesses for their support! 👏💙