ROCKWALL, TX (March 25, 2024) The Rockwall Leadership Class of 2024, sponsored by the Rockwall Area of Commerce, embarked on a day of discovery to gain insights into economic development and community growth initiatives in the region. This immersive experience provided valuable behind-the-scenes perspectives and strategic insights aimed at driving the future prosperity of Rockwall […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 4,2024) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 95th season Feb. 29th with a Leaders & Legends-themed banquet honoring local businesses. Presented by Frost Bank, the annual meeting showcased a dazzling display of sequins and sneakers, music and awards at AmeriSports, Rockwall’s new indoor multi-sport and event facility. “We are so […]
ROWLETT, TX (Oct. 10, 2022) From the global pandemic to the ongoing war in Ukraine to Chinese threats to Taiwan, the United States is dealing with an unprecedented supply chain crisis that continues to hurt our economy, imperil our national security, and create shortages of everyday products for Americans. Semiconductors used to power our most […]
ROWLETT, TX (May 5, 2021) – On April 27, 2021, Go.Verizon.com released its “The Best Small Cities to Start a Small Business” report. In that report, Rowlett is ranked as the #44 best small city for small businesses in the U.S. Go.Verizon.com examines six metrics to determine the ranking that include: Education level of the […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 22, 2021 — Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Texas businesses and residents as a result of President Biden’s major disaster declaration, U.S. Small Business Administration’s acting Administrator Tami L. Perriello announced. The declaration covers 77 Texas counties as a result of the severe winter storms that began on […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 19, 2020 – The Rockwall ISD Finance Department was recently honored for exhibiting excellence in school purchasing Operations by Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO). “It’s a worthwhile program that continues to grow since its inception in 2009,” said Tracy Ginsburg, TASBO Executive Director. “The Award of Merit was created […]
ROWLETT, TX – Nov. 3, 2020 – Each year the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recognizes several categories of outstanding businesses; it is now time for the 2020 annual awards cycle to begin. Winners will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Banquet on January 30, 2021. The event will have a Masquerade Ball theme. Every […]
ROCKWALL, TEXAS – (September 23, 2020) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation hosted the Rockwall Virtual Job Fair on Friday, September 18, 2020 and experienced a great level of success. The event had initially been planned as a live in-person job fair, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced a pivot to an online virtual platform. Thirteen Rockwall […]
July 29, 2020— Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after Business Facilities Magazine named Texas the state with the Best Business Climate in America: “Texas has built an unmatched economic environment that allows businesses to grow, innovate, and create more jobs for Texas workers. We have shown repeatedly that the Texas model of low […]
From the Rockwall Police Department: (ROCKWALL, TX – June 19, 2020) During the overnight hours of June 18, 2020, Z’s Catfish Cafe, located at 127 Kenway Drive in Rockwall was damaged when an unknown vehicle drove into the front of the business. The suspect vehicle then backed out of the location and fled the scene. […]