5 Key Bills Passed During the 86th Legislative Session

5 Key Bills Passed During the 86th Legislative Session

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 6, 2019) On June 4th, State Representative Justin Holland provided a summary of the 86th Texas Legislative Session during a Rockwall Chamber of Commerce breakfast event. The House and the Senate filed more than 7,500 bills during the session, which ended on May 27th. Of those, less than 20 percent (1,427 […]

Leadership Rockwall Class of 2019 Celebrates Graduation

Leadership Rockwall Class of 2019 Celebrates Graduation

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 16, 2019) The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2019 celebrated their graduation on May 15 at the San Jacinto Plaza in downtown Rockwall. The graduates and event guests welcomed a keynote address on leadership from Tim Moseley, restaurant operator for Chick-fil-A in Rockwall. Moseley served in many capacities for the Mesquite Police […]

State of the Cities: Rockwall, Heath, Fate and McLendon-Chisholm

State of the Cities: Rockwall, Heath, Fate and McLendon-Chisholm

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 28, 2019) At its partnership luncheon on Feb. 20, Rockwall Chamber of Commerce welcomed State of the City addresses from the mayors of Rockwall, Heath, Fate and McLendon-Chisholm. Here are some highlights from each of the mayors’ presentations. City of Rockwall In his State of the City presentation, Mayor Jim Pruitt […]

Breakfast Rotary Welcomes Rockwall Chamber President Darby Burkey

Breakfast Rotary Welcomes Rockwall Chamber President Darby Burkey

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 12, 2019) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary was pleased to have Darby Burkey as their guest speaker February 5. Darby has been the President of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce since November 2018. The Rockwall Chamber is celebrating its 90th year and has grown to approximately 900 members today. The Chamber’s […]

Rockwall Chamber Programs: A Year of Opportunity

Rockwall Chamber Programs: A Year of Opportunity

(ROCKWALL, TX – January 1, 2018) Looking for more ways to get involved in your community in the new year? The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce offers five excellent programs providing opportunities for you to support local businesses, give back to the community and experience personal growth. Read on to learn more about each of […]

Chamber hosts Rockwall ISD New Teacher and Employee Welcome Breakfast

Chamber hosts Rockwall ISD New Teacher and Employee Welcome Breakfast

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 8, 2018) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce joined Rockwall ISD for the annual New Teacher and Employee Welcome Breakfast at Rockwall-Heath High School on Tuesday, Aug. 7. The 137 incoming teachers and employees to the school district enjoyed a nutritious meal and heard some stimulating speeches from special guests during […]

Mayors provide city updates at Rockwall Chamber Luncheon

Mayors provide city updates at Rockwall Chamber Luncheon

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 2, 2018) The mayors of Rockwall, Heath, Fate, McLendon-Chisholm and Royse City provided updates and answered questions on their respective cities during the Rockwall Chamber Partnership Luncheon on Feb. 21. Here are some of the highlights from their presentations on what’s happening and what’s to come in Rockwall County. Rockwall Mayor […]

Learning how to feel like Wonder Woman

Learning how to feel like Wonder Woman

(ROCKWALL, TX — October 3, 2017) Last Thursday, September 28, I had the opportunity to attend the Power Your Potential Women’s Conference hosted by the Professional Women’s Alliance. Each of the speakers, which included author Ellen Miller, a panel of financial experts, and Success Coach Diane Consolino, provided their unique perspective on how to embody […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes county road projects update

Rockwall Chamber welcomes county road projects update

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 31, 2017) Road projects were the focus of a county update provided by County Judge David Sweet and County Commissioner David Magness at the Rockwall Chamber Partnership Luncheon presented by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall last week. Magness provided an update on perhaps the biggest transportation project facing the county – […]

Rockwall Chamber holds ribbon cutting for SpringHill Suites by Marriott

Rockwall Chamber holds ribbon cutting for SpringHill Suites by Marriott

(ROCKWALL, TX — August 24, 2017) SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Rockwall, Texas was joined by the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce to commemorate the grand opening with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony located at 2601 Lakefront Trail.  The dedication took place on Thursday, August 10th, 2017 at 1:20pm.  The 105-suite hotel, will operate as a Marriott […]