Chamber hosts ribbon cutting at grand opening of Raising’s Canes in Rowlett

(Rowlett) August 3, 2012 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 26. At Raising Cane’s they only serve the highest quality chicken finger meals.  It is their ONE LOVE.  That means you will always get premium selection, fresh, never-ever frozen chicken fingers. […]

Lake Pointe introduces new mobile app features for expectant moms

(Dallas) August 2, 2012 – Lake Pointe Medical Center, based in Rowlett, recently announced new features for its mobile app to further connect new and expectant mothers with health-related information.  The hospital app, powered by WorldLink, is available as a free download for iPhone, iPad, iTouch, Android and Blackberry products. “We have been pleased to provide […]

Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Energy Attic

August 1, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony July 31 for Energy Attic, located at 538 Haggard Street, Suite 410 in Plano. Energy Attic uses a three part Energy Reduction System (the ERS System) to make your home or office as energy efficient as possible, save you money […]

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 […]