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Mission Statement “It is the mission of the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce to represent the business community, promote economic well-being and quality of life.”
Chamber Board of Directors
Barry Young, Chairman Oncor Mark Garcia - Past Chair BB&T / Branch Banking and Trust Becky Encinia Chick-fil-A of Rowlett Larry Glick Individual Sheila Hair My Computer Guy Cliff Hand Marketing Specific, Inc. Eva Hummel Baylor Medical Center at Garland Staci Mauldin, EA, Treasurer Lakeside Tax & Bookkeeping Kenneth McKelroy Edward Jones Investments Greg Mitchell, Chair Elect The Mitchell Law Firm. LP Mat Morris Capital One Bank Robert Montgomery LPMC / Lake Pointe Health Network Sherri Perkins Garland ISD / Herfurthy Elementary Terri Ricketts IESI TX Corporation Robbie Ryan The Ryan Insurance Agency Craig Schill Lake Cities Community Church Carol Wallace, Secretary Individual James Williams Edward Jones Investments Vernon Schrade - Chairman Emeritus Schrade Properties
The Correspondent Rowlett Chamber of Commerce
Monthly Newsletter ~ July 2011
Chamber Staff
Diane Lemmons President Carol Prano Membership Services
Louise Brown Communications
Rowlett Chamber of Commerce
Office Address 3910 Main Street Rowlett, TX 75088
Mailing Address P.O. Box 610 Rowlett , TX 75030-0610 Ph. 972/ 475-3200 FAX 972/ 463-1699
email: [email protected]
Web Site: www.rowlettchamber.com
To The Membership. . . .
The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce is made up of over 400 voting members and around 550 total members. We have a staff of three. So it is with great pleasure that we introduce to you the Chamber Board of Directors that help guide us and donate their spare time to help us get the job done. Our undying gratitude for these leaders can never be expressed enough.
Meet your 2011 - 2012 Board of Directors
Barry Young, Chairman
Oncor
Greg Mitchell, Chair Elect
The Mitchell Law Firm, LLP
Mark Garcia, Past Chair
BB&T Staci Mauldin, Treasurer
Lakeside Tax & Bookkeeping
Carol Wallace, Secretary
Individaul
Pastor Craig Schill
Lake Cities Community Church
James Williams
Edward Jones Investments
Cliff Hand Marketing Specific, Inc.
Mat Morris
Capital One Bank
Sherri Perkins Garland ISD
Larry Glick Individual
Becky Encinia Chick-fil-A
Robbie Ryan
Ryan Insurance Agency
Bobby Montgomery
Lake Pointe Health Network
Sheila Hair
My Computer Guy Eva Hummel
Baylor Medical Center Garland
Kenneth McKelroy
Edward Jones Investments
Terri Ricketts
IESI
Diane Lemmons
President Vernon Schrade,
Chairman Emeritus
Lynda Humble, Ex Officio
Rowlett City Manager
Welcome
New Members 4/22/11 - 6/22/11
Add these new members to your Business Directory.
Thank You for your investment in Rowlett & the Chamber of Commerce.
Allstate Insurance - LaPier Ins. Group 3705 Lakeview Parkway Rowlett, TX 75088 972-412-9093 Contacts: Paul LaPier, Owner Insurance & Insurance Services Arbor House of Rockwall 5250 Medical Drive Rockwall, TX 75032 469-338-0204 Contacts: Steven Lee, Executive Director Assisted Living Berry Family Services, Inc. 4702 Rowlett Road Rowlett, TX 75088 972-412-4707 Contacts: Brad Alldredge, Operations Director Home Health Care Blue Nail Enterprises 310 East I-30 #m106B Garland, TX 75043 469-726-2176 Contacts: Louis Wells Roofing Construction - Builders / General Contractors Get It Magazine P. O. Box 1810 Rowlett, TX 75030 214-501-2047 Contacts: Jason Dove, President Advertising / Publishing Keller Williams Realty - Rockwall 2951 Ridge Road, Ste. 101 Rockwall, TX 75032 972-772-7000 Contacts: Pam Meals Real Estate - Commercial / Residential Liberty National Life Insurance Co., Sandra Panter 8309 Greenspoint Drive Rowlett, TX 75088 972-345-0664 Contacts: Sandra Panter, Agent Insurance & Insurance Services
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON Realize Rowlett 2020
Speaker: Mark Bowers, Vice President The HOK Planning Group
Host: City of Rowlett
Join us on July 13th at the Rowlett Community Centre - 5300 Main Street
Food Service begins at 11:30am P Come early and network P Guests are always welcome Bring brochures & promotional items for the Information Table.
Reservations should be made before Friday, July 8th
Please be aware that if you make a reservation and do not attend, you will still be invoiced for the lunch.
You must cancel by Noon on the Tuesday before the luncheon in order not to be invoiced.
Program cost to attend which includes meal is $15.00 for Chamber Members and $20.00 for Potential Members Remember when you make a reservation food is purchased. When you don’t show up, it costs the Chamber.
Call 972-475-3200 or email Carol Prano at [email protected] to RSVP or go online at www.rowlettchamber.com & click on monthly events calendar.
RSVP & PAY ONLINE AT THE SAME! (MasterCard, Visa, & Discover)
Host :
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR LEADERSHIP CLASS XXI
Meet New People and Make New Friends Learn Your Strengths and Weaknesses Improve Your Leadership Skills Learn About Rowlett Meet Local Civic and Business Leaders
Want to Learn More? Call the Chamber at 972-475-3200 or print a brochure from the Chamber’s website at www.rowlettchamber.com
Hurry! This class will begin in September!
Program:
The Voice of Area Business for Over 37 Years
Pool Stop Custom Pools
Rockwall Thank you to Reward Referrals:
Lakeside Tax & Bookkeeping
Please Mark Your Calendar For The Following Events.
Friday Night Live
Friday, July 15th 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Hosted by:
Ryan Insurance Agency &
Lakeside Tax & Bookkeeping @
Ryan Insurance Agency 5105 Martin Drive
972-475-3200
Business of the Month July 2011
Sears Home Appliance
Showroom
Mike Cato, Store Coach
Presentation of the plaque will be at 11:30 am on Thursday, July 7, 2011 5601 Liberty Grove Rd.,
Ste. 600
Everyone Welcome!
ROWLETT CHAMBER of COMMERCE Group Vacation Package
AIR & HOTEL TO CANCUN All Inclusive (all meals and Beverages)
Iberostar Hotel Paraiso Del Mar Sept 29-Oct 2, 2011, 3 nights Thur-Sun
Hotel Rating: 5 star
From $419.99, plus taxes Deposit required by July 8 Final Payment July 27th
Includes round trip transfers. To book your room contact Damon at
Travel Leaders Rowlett 3326 Lakeview Parkway
Rowlett TX 75088 972 864 1441
BUSINESS BITES Educational Opportunity!
When: Friday, July 22th at 12:00 noon Where: 3910 Main Street (Chamber Conference Room)
Cost: $10.00 for Chamber Members & $15.00 for Potential Members (Program cost to attend includes a boxed lunch.)
Speaker: Jim Cooper with Employee Leasing Services, Inc.
Topic: SUPERIOR EMPLOYEES I (who they are and why you need them) Do you know one when you see one? Do you want the “best?” Do you deserve the “best?” Someone’s going to get them. You, or your competitor? Not the only difference, but the one that counts the MOST.
Space is Limited so Make Your Reservation RSVP Required by 3:00pm on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 (972) 475-3200 or email: [email protected]
July
Wed. July 6 8:00 am Ambassadors Meet at the Chamber Office Thurs. July 7 8:00 am - 9:00 am “Make A Connection” Networking Event ~ Next events: 14th,21st, & 28th Thurs. July 7 11:30 am Business of the Month - Sears Home Appliance Showroom @ 5601 Liberty Grove Rd., Ste. 600 Wed. July 13 11:30 am Monthly Membership Luncheon @ Community Centre - 5300 Main St. Thurs. July 14 11:30 am Ribbon Cutting - Berry Family Services, Inc. @ 4702 Rowlett Road (Corner of Rowlett Road & Main Street) Fri. July 15 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Friday Night Live - Ryan Ins. Agency & Lakeside Tax & Bookkeeping @ Ryan Ins. Agency 5105 Martin Drive Tues. July 19 8:00 am Board of Directors Meeting Fri. July 22 NOON Business Bites @ Chamber Conference Room Thurs. July 26 11:30 am Ribbon Cutting - Allstate Insurance - LaPier Insurance Group @ 3705 Lakeview Parkway
August
Wed. Aug. 3 8:00 am Ambassadors Meet at the Chamber Office Thurs. Aug. 4 8:00 am - 9:00 am “Make A Connection” Networking Event ~ Next events: 11th,18th, & 25th Wed. Aug. 10 11:30 am Monthly Membership Luncheon @ Community Centre - 5300 Main St. Fri. Aug. 12 NOON Small Business Network Luncheon at Kyoto’s Tues. Aug. 16 8:00 am Board of Directors Meeting Fri. Aug. 19 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Friday Night Live Fri. Aug. 26 NOON Business Bites @ Chamber Conference Room
Make A Connection
July Sponsor
Texas Family Insurance Agency / Farmers Ins.
Lunch Sponsored by:
City Council meetings are held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday - 7:30 pm
P & Z meetings are held on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday - 7:00 pm
City of Rowlett Television Network RTN 16 Video on Demand
Work Sessions are telecast at 7:00 pm on Wed. & Fri./ Sat. 12:30 pm
Rowlett Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 610, Rowlett, TX 75030-0610 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE
PAID PERMIT 242
ROWLETT TX
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Connecting the Rowlett Business Community
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Mission Statement “It is the mission of the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce to represent the business community, promote economic well-being and quality of life.” Member Services • Business Directory • Monthly Newsletter • Bi-Monthly Email Newsletter • Monthly Membership Luncheons • Members’ Memo Board • Member Only Referrals • Internet Exposure & Links • Newcomer Packet Participation • Ambassador Program • Business of the Month Recognition • Make a Connection • Seminars New Member Services • Ribbon Cuttings & Ground Breakings • Special Recognition in Chamber Publications • First Membership Luncheon • Membership Plaque • Opportunity for Discount Marketing in Chamber Publications Special Events • Annual Awards Banquet • Annual Golf Tournament • Taste & Trade of Rowlett • Shop Rowlett Campaign • Health Fair • Job Fair Local Involvement • Leadership Rowlett • Teacher & Principal of the Month Program Information Source • Promotion of Rowlett • Member Only Referrals • City Maps & Directories • Demographics & Community Profiles • Business Resources
Your Business Ad Needs to be here!
DO NOT MISS OUT!
Phone: 972-475-3200 Fax: 972-463-1699
Business Ad runs for 3 months or longer.
Call or go online to see Ad Agreements. www.rowlettchamber.com - Under Membership Info
3 Month Rate $120.00
(Subject to change without notice)
Your Business Ad Needs to be here!
DO NOT MISS OUT!
Phone: 972-475-3200 Fax: 972-463-1699
Business Ad runs for 3 months or longer.
Call or go online to see Ad Agreements. www.rowlettchamber.com - Under Membership Info
3 Month Rate $120.00
(Subject to change without notice)
Your Business Ad Needs to be here!
DO NOT MISS OUT!
Phone: 972-475-3200 Fax: 972-463-1699
Business Ad runs for 3 months or longer.
Call or go online to see Ad Agreements. www.rowlettchamber.com - Under Membership Info
3 Month Rate $120.00
(Subject to change without notice)
2011
May 26 ~ June 24
972-412-2273
972-463-8300
972-722-6614
AMBIT ENERGY ROBERT PRICE ~ OWNER
Rowlett, TX 75088 214-403-1458 May 26, 2011
HOUSEWARMERS OF ROWLETT MARY JOHNSON ~ OWNER
1103 Walnut St., Royse City, TX 75189 469-387-9620 June 7, 2011
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY - ROCKWALL RYAN COLLINSWORTH ~ CEO / MANAGER 2951 Ridge Rd., Ste. 101, Rockwall, TX 75032
972-772-7000 June 14, 2011
WHATABURGER JOHN HEIMAN ~ OWNER
8700 Lakeview Parkway, Rowlett, TX 75088 972-412-3535 June 22, 2011