Rockwall, TX (May 13, 2024) – Cindy Perrin was just beginning her health care career in the mid-1970’s when she announced her goal of becoming a hospital administrator. The response from her peers was incredulous, telling the 17-year-old caregiver that administrators needed to be highly business focused. Nursing and patient care, they said, did not […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 9, 2021) Four new members have been selected for the City of Rockwall’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) for the new school year. In addition, eight members will return to the leadership organization. YAC helps teach high school-aged students about local government, while providing them with opportunities to hone their leadership skills. The new […]
Gallops one of 42 nationwide selected to participate ROWLETT, TX (August 3, 2020) — Michael Gallops, Rowlett Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, has been selected by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) to study economic recovery and resilience strategies with 41 other chamber of commerce professionals from communities throughout the United States. The Fellowship […]
(FATE, TX – June 18, 2020) “The work of today is the history of tomorrow, and we are its makers” ~ Juliette Gordon Low. This quote is the best way of thinking about the future of our city. We are seeing major and exciting changes to our city. Fresh by Brookshires, and our new restaurant, Sauce […]
Rockwall County Helping Hands Senior Director of Philanthropy, Melody Hail, was recently selected out of thousands of applicants from across the country for the Allstate Nonprofit Executive Leadership Program in Chicago. Chosen due to her extensive nonprofit background and years of experience, Hail has worked for Helping Hands for 10 years and has served the […]
ROWLETT, TX – Sept. 23, 2019) Leadership Rowlett began its 29th class today as the group of participants met at the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce before heading out for the annual two day retreat at the Bridgeport Camp and Conference Center. Class members will bond and team build and likely surprise themselves as they learn more […]
(WASHINGTON – Sept. 24, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) invited high school sophomores and juniors in Texas’ 4th District today to apply for the 2018-2019 Congressional Student Leadership Program (CSLP). This marks the third year of the program. “I launched the CSLP to give young folks an opportunity to learn about the role of the federal […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 10, 2018) The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2019 kicked of their year this weekend with a ropes course and retreat in Commerce, TX. The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2019 members are: John Arrowood, City of Rockwall | Debbie Branch, Ebby Halliday Realtors | Junnae Campbell, Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 8, 2018) Rockwall County 4-H is planning a Kick Off event for the new 4-H year from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, September 8. This year’s event will be held on Courthouse Plaza – on the east side of the Historic Rockwall County Courthouse located at 101 East Rusk Street. Rockwall County […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 7, 2018) On Feb. 2, Pullen Elementary School hosted visitors from the Leader in Me Symposium during their annual Leadership Day. Leadership Day highlights students’ developing leadership skills. This was the second year Pullen was chosen to be a site visit for teachers and administrators attending the Symposium. Leadership Day highlights […]