Membership Drive achieves record-setting results (ROCKWALL, TX – April 11, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently embarked on a Star Wars-themed membership event, sending shock waves through the universe by welcoming a record 194 new partners and generating $98,357 in revenue in less than three days. One hundred twenty three volunteers joined forces […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 11, 2016) Each year, volunteers donate their time and energy to make their communities a better place to live. These volunteers will be among the millions across the country who will be recognized during the 42nd anniversary of National Volunteer Week, April 10-16, 2016. Research conducted by the Corporation for National […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 9, 2016) In an ongoing effort to enhance state roadways and improve safety, the Texas Department of Transportation approved a contract to widen safety shoulders and add turn lanes at major intersections on SH 66 from just west of FM 1141 to the Hunt County Line. The contract for the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 7, 2016) For anyone who has ever purchased a timeshare – an arrangement whereby several joint owners have the right to use a piece of vacation property under a time-sharing agreement – the experience can leave one feeling ecstatic. A timeshare can offer a relaxing escape and be the perfect fit for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 5, 2016) A sizable crowd joined Women In Need (WIN) and the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce in a ribbon cutting celebration for the grand opening of My Sister’s Closet-Rockwall on Tuesday at the Soroptmist House (a.k.a. The Advocacy Center of Rockwall County) at 1350 E Washington St. WIN is a […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 5, 2016) Helping Hands is proud to announce and welcome Tiffany Olson as the company’s Events Marketing Coordinator. Tiffany will be responsible for driving revenue through marketing the agency and coordinating events alongside Director of Development, Melody Hail. Tiffany joins Rockwall County Helping Hands from the McKinney Chamber of Commerce […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 4, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted over 100 women at the Castle in Rockwall on Friday, April 1st for What’s Your Superpower? Women’s Conference & Business Expo, presented by Hormonal Health Wellness and Aesthetic Centers and Patty Turner Group. Attendees were treated to phenomenal speakers, business exposition, a […]
(MCLENDON-CHSIHOLM, TX — April 4, 2016) Longtime McLendon-Chisholm resident Wayne Orchard is running for McLendon-Chisholm City Council, Place 2 in the upcoming general election on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Orchard spent most of his childhood in a town just like McLendon-Chisholm, which is one reason that enticed him to move here back in 2005 to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 3, 2016) Christening a boat with Budweiser may be a bit unusual, but nothing about Captain Scott Self and his 40-foot-long, 25-foot-wide catamaran is ordinary. “I don’t drink champagne, so why should she?” Self said, pouring beer over the bow. When Seawolf launched from Chandler’s Landing Marina Saturday morning, about a dozen […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 1, 2016) Reid Johnson, president of Rockwall-based Lake Point Advisory Group, has begun hosting the radio show Wealth Smart on KSKY 660 AM each Sunday at 7 am. Listeners can tune in to learn about strategies and ideas for retirement and retirement planning. Each week, Johnson will address a different retirement topic ranging […]