Rockwall County economic development public forum scheduled July 16

Rockwall, TX (July 2, 2024) – The public is invited to another Economic Development Forum, scheduled for July 16, 2024, at Liberty Hall at the Rockwall County Courthouse, 1111 E. Yellowjacket Lane, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The forum will revisit a range of topics including county demographics, population projections in different areas, current and […]

Rockwall Economic Development Corportation honors local employers at Executive Appreciation event

Rockwall Economic Development Corportation honors local employers at Executive Appreciation event

From left: Phil Wagner, Rockwall EDC President; Barry Street, Pegasus Foods CEO; and Matt Wavering, REDC Vice President. ROCKWALL, TX (April 1, 2024) – The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation (REDC) hosted its annual Executive Appreciation Event on Thursday, March 21 at X-Golf Rockwall. REDC hosted c-suite executives from Rockwall’s primary employers, along with City staff, […]

Ballard announces $40M in DOE grants to support build-out of integrated fuel cell production Gigafactory in Rockwall

Ballard announces $40M in DOE grants to support build-out of integrated fuel cell production Gigafactory in Rockwall

RENDERING Courtesy of Ballard Power Systems VANCOUVER, CANADA ROCKWALL, TX (March 14, 2024) – Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) announced it has received notification from the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that Ballard’s applications for two grants totaling US$40 million under the Clean Hydrogen Electrolysis, […]

Rockwall Economic Development Corporation honors local employers at annual executive appreciation event

Rockwall Economic Development Corporation honors local employers at annual executive appreciation event

ROCKWALL, Texas (May 3, 2023)  – The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation (REDC) hosted its annual Executive Appreciation Event on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. REDC hosted c-suite executives from Rockwall’s primary employers, along with City staff, City Council, and ambassadors of the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce. The networking event allowed local primary […]

Heath Mayor honors resident David Lane for years of service to city

Heath Mayor honors resident David Lane for years of service to city

HEATH, TX (August, 29, 2022) Heath Mayor Kelson Elam recently issued a Proclamation of Appreciation to Heath resident and business owner, David Lane, for his eight years of service on the Heath Economic Development and Heath Municipal Benefits Boards. Appointed in 2014, David served as President from 2017 until July 2022, leading many important initiatives, […]

Rowlett Chamber president achieves new honors with Master of Science in Economic Development & Entrepreneurship

Rowlett Chamber president achieves new honors with Master of Science in Economic Development & Entrepreneurship

ROWLETT, TX (May 18, 2022) – The Rowlett Area Chamber congratulates its President and Chief Operating Officer, Michael Gallops on earning his Master of Science in Economic Development & Entrepreneurship from the University of Houston – Victoria (UHV). Commencement was held on May 14 in Victoria, TX. Entrepreneurship involves starting and developing new businesses, and […]

Rockwall EDC announces results of Rockwall Job Fair

Rockwall EDC announces results of Rockwall Job Fair

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 […]

Ray Dunlap Named New Terrell, TX Economic Development President

Dunlap’s prior role as Community/Economic Development Manager of the Fairview EDC brings new business recruiting and retention expertise (TERRELL, TX – Feb. 5, 2019) Terrell Chamber of Commerce President Carlton Tidwell is proud to announce and welcome Ray Dunlap, PCED as the new President of the Terrell Economic Development Corporation. Dunlap will be the primary contact […]

Rockwall Economic Development Corporation selects new president

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 20, 2018) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation has announced Phil Wagner as the new President of the organization. The decision was finalized by the REDC Board of Directors at their meeting on July 19. Dale Cherry, REDC Board Chairman, said, “After an extensive nationwide search, we are excited to announce Phil Wagner […]

Rockwall Economic Development Insights: The Art of Local Growth

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 7, 2016) In recent years, many people throughout the country have taken great pride in shopping local. Doing so has become a phenomenal way to support neighborhood businesses and show respect for an area’s unique character. Yet, in Rockwall, this way of life is only the beginning of how we’ve mastered […]