Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Allen welcomes new executive chef

(Allen) August 1, 2012 – Jesse S. Alvarez has been appointed Executive Chef of the Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Allen. Chef Jesse most recently served as Operations Manager / Executive Chef at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano. A multi-year hospitality veteran with extensive experience in banquets, Chef Jesse began his career in Tulsa OK, after studying […]

Tax Free Weekend Open House at Costco, Aug 17-19, 2012

Tax Free Weekend Open House at Costco, Aug 17-19, 2012

August 9, 2012 – Parents and teachers are invited to a Tax Free Weekend Open House at Costco, from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, August 17; 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, August 18; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, August 19. Present your employee badge or this invitation at entrance. For more […]

Post office receives special delivery for helping Stamp Out Hunger

Post office receives special delivery for helping Stamp Out Hunger

(Rockwall) July 31, 2012 – A big “Thank You” was delivered to the Rockwall Post Office by Helping Hands for postal workers’ efforts filling Food Pantry shelves. Post Office employees participated in the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp out Hunger Food Drive in May. “It brought in an enormous amount of food, which postal […]

North Texas businesses join Bed Rest Concierge in Diaper Drive

(Plano) July 30, 2012 – Bed Rest Concierge, LLC, has partnered with seven local businesses in the North Texas area to fulfill the diaper needs of low income families with infants and toddlers through their participation in the Diaper Drive to Change. Stephanie Johnson, owner and president of Bed Rest Concierge, LLC, is excited to […]

Parasailing The Harbor open for business on Lake Ray Hubbard (WFAA footage)

Parasailing The Harbor open for business on Lake Ray Hubbard (WFAA footage)

(Rockwall) July 20, 2102 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony July 19 for Parasailing The Harbor. Mayor David Sweet, Chamber president Dana Macalik, Chamber Ambassadors, friends, family and parasailing fans were on hand to welcome owner/operator Rance Rudy and his boat “Chute’n the Breeze” to Lake Ray Hubbard. Following […]

Friday Night Live treasure hunt in Rowlett yields door prizes, networking opps

Friday Night Live treasure hunt in Rowlett yields door prizes, networking opps

(Rowlett) July 23, 2012 – There were several happy prize winners and a steady flow of treasure hunters at the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce’s Friday Night Live networking event this past weekend. Hosted by Dry Clean USA, Printer Smart, Computer Network Services and All About Pools, the walking tour included stops at each of the four Rowlett businesses, conveniently […]

Networking event welcomes Mike Crow, presenting ‘No Bull’ marketing strategies

(Rockwall) July 18, 2012 – Mike Crow, an independent business adviser, will be the guest speaker a community networking event Friday, Aug. 3 at Soulman’s BBQ in Rockwall. The public event begins with open networking at 11:30 a.m., followed by Crow’s presentation. Crow, who is nationally known for his dynamic teaching and “no B.S.” marketing […]

Rowlett Chamber honors Walmart as Business of the Month

Rowlett Chamber honors Walmart as Business of the Month

July 19, 2012 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recently honored Walmart, located at 2501 Lakeview Parkway, as its Business of the Month for July 2012. Manager LaGrante Birth accepted the plaque. Walmart serves customers and members in the ways they want to be served.  Saving people money to help them live better was the […]

Governor’s 2012 North Texas Small Business Forum Aug 2

Nolan Ryan, Texas Rangers CEO, is featured luncheon speaker July 23, 2012 – The Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce will host the Governor’s 2012 North Texas Small Business Forum, featuring luncheon speaker Nolan Ryan, CEO and President of the Texas Rangers, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Irving Convention Center. […]