Addison, TX (October 24, 2023) – The Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is pleased to introduce Michael Gallops, IOM, TDM, as the organization’s newly appointed President and CEO, effective November 15th. Michael steps into this vital role, succeeding Hayden Austin, who departed in the summer to join Metrocrest Services. In his new capacity, […]
Rowlett, Texas (April 26, 2023) – The Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center Board of Directors voted unanimously to support and endorse all three crucial City of Rowlett Bond propositions aimed at promoting public safety, enhancing our animal services facilities, and further developing Herfurth Park. The bonds will be on the May 6th ballot. The […]
ROWLETT, TX – January 10, 2022 — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced Michael Gallops, President/CEO of the Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center was selected to participate in the sixth cohort of its premiere business leadership program. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips leaders from state and local chambers of […]
The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce is closely monitoring the reports of COVID-19 in the area and is taking precautions for all of our events and meetings. As of Tuesday, March 17, 2020 the Chamber is remaining open even while most staff are working from home. “Rowlett is open for business,” said Michael Gallops, president of […]
(ROWLETT, TX — August 2, 2019) The City of Rowlett approved plans for the Sapphire Bay project and Sapphire Bay Land Holdings I, LLC as the new development partner for the former Bayside South property. The Sapphire Bay project will bring over $1 billion in economic development impact to the City. As a long-standing economic […]
(ROWLETT, TX — July 29, 2019) Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Michael Gallops, President/CEO, of the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce, has recently completed his third year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at Loyola Marymount […]
(ROWLETT, TX — May 6, 2019) The Hometown Heroes Awards Banquet hosted by the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce Friday, May 3, 2019 was a huge success. Nearly 200 people came together to celebrate the extraordinary in Rowlett. Guests included representation from local, state and federal government, school district leadership and medical professionals and many others! […]
(ROWLETT, TX — October 9, 2018) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce has overhauled its Chamber Awards and Recognition Program with its members in mind. Starting in January 2019, members will see a new slate of awards that are tailored to the Chamber members, that recognize success and outstanding performance, and that promote the business community […]
(ROWLETT, TX — July 23, 2018) Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Michael Gallops, President/CEO, of the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce, has recently completed his second year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at Loyola Marymount […]
(ROWLETT, TX – May 1, 2018) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is hosting a Job Fair on Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rowlett Community Centre. The job fair is open to the public and will feature a variety of businesses from local restaurants and military recruiters […]