Shop local and strengthen our community this Thanksgiving season

Rockwall, TX (October 25, 2024) – As we prepare to gather around the table to give thanks this Thanksgiving season, we can’t help but reflect on the importance of community. For all of us here at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, a sense of community is at the heart of everything we do – and it’s powered by you, our local businesses, and shoppers.

Why Shop Local?

When you shop locally, you’re not just picking up a cup of coffee or grabbing a gift; you’re investing in the very heartbeat of Rockwall. Our local businesses are run by your neighbors and friends—the people who sponsor your kids’ sports teams and remember your name when you walk in. It’s businesses like these that help maintain the ideal hometown feel that Rockwall is known for.

Every dollar you spend at a local business helps to keep our economy growing strong. That money circulates locally, helping to create jobs, support other local businesses, and keep our community thriving.

When you shop local, you make connections that no online store can offer—a personalized experience with a human touch. When you shop local in Rockwall, you’re not just running errands, you’re making memories.

It all starts here!

The Chamber is the conduit to connect the business community to area elected leaders and citizens.  As we reflect on this season of gratitude, we recognize that the success of our local businesses truly has an impact in determining the success of our community.  With a thriving local economy, this allows our local businesses to fund, sponsor and donate to local area non-profits and take action on community needs.   We’re incredibly fortunate to have a community of local business leaders who make it a choice to take action to support area iniatives such as protecting our children, seniors, food insecurity and medical needs.

This Thanksgiving season, we encourage you to shop small, shop local, and show love to the businesses that make Rockwall the amazing community it is. Together, we can ensure that Rockwall continues to grow, thrive and stand out as a leading community in the DFW area. Wishing you all a wonderful season of gratitude.

By Darby Nielsen, President/CEO, Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce.

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