It is no surprise to Blue Ribbon News readers that Shenaniganz in Rockwall – already known as the area’s ultimate eater-tainment destination – is in the running to be named the No. 1 best entertainment center in the country. Shenaniganz was nominated by Tourist Attractions & Parks Magazine for Best Bowling Anchored Center. Managing partner Parker […]
Frisco plumber named Frisco Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Feb. 1, 2012 – Frisco-based Legacy Plumbing Inc. received the coveted award for Small Business of the Year during the Frisco Chamber of Commerce’s 28th Annual Awards Celebration on Jan. 27 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center in Frisco. With hundreds […]
“5 Mistakes Professionals Make With Their Personal Brand Online and How to Avoid Them” Women’s Business E-nitiative works to empower women through female-focused training (Garland) Tanya Smith, founder of “Be Promotable,” joins the Women’s Business E-nitiative at the program’s kick-off event for 2012. The Garland Chamber of Commerce Women’s Business E-nitiative hosts the year’s first […]
The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Feb. 1 for Cole Mountain Feed Store, located at 1407 S. Goliad St., Suite B, in Rockwall. Owner Rob Gates welcomes everyone to stop by and say hello. They serve a wide variety of food, including barbecue, steak, chicken fried steak, brisket, fried chicken, […]
The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 31 for Perla’s Kitchen, located at 2455 Ridge Road, Suite 149 in Rockwall. Perla’s Kitchen writes on their FB page that they are committed to bringing the best cuisine Rockwall has to offer. “At the core of our creations, there is a […]
As Sundance Square prepares to begin construction on three new buildings and the proposed plaza in the center of the 35-block entertainment district, restaurateur Shannon Wynne is making big plans too. After a highly successful 18 year run in Sundance Square, Wynne will permanently close his 8.0 Restaurant & Bar to make way for a […]
(Heath, Jan. 31, 2012) Mayor John Ratcliffe announced today that he will not seek re-election after his fourth term ends in May. Mayor Ratcliffe was first elected Mayor of Heath in May 2004, winning nearly 70 percent of the vote in a three-way contested race. Ratcliffe was re-elected without opposition in 2006, 2008 and 2010. […]
(Rowlett) Feb. 1, 2012 – Lake Pointe Medical Center recently announced the members of its governing board and medical staff officers for 2012. The governing board consists of corporate representatives, physicians on the hospital’s medical staff and representatives from the community. The board is responsible for the oversight of the medical staff, quality of the […]
Wylie Mayor Eric Hogue will deliver his annual State of the City Address during a special Wylie Chamber of Commerce luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at First Baptist Church Events Center, 200 N. Ballard Ave. in Wylie. For more information, visit the Wylie Chamber website. To submit your news and […]
Lake Pointe Breast Center recognized as a Certified Quality Breast Center of ExcellenceTM in the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers Program by the National Consortium of Breast Centers. This distinguished honor represents a commitment by the LPBC to provide the highest level of quality breast health care to patients and our community. LPBC is only […]