Rowlett Chamber of Commerce 4418 Main Street Rowlett , TX 75088 Ph. 972/ 475-3200 FAX 972/ 463-1699 email:[email protected]Web Site: www.rowlettchamber.com Chamber Staff Diane Lemmons, President Carol Prano, Vice President Laura Keasling, Communications & Events Coordinator The Correspondent Monthly Newsletter ~ February 2016 To The Membership. . . . 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 Eva Hummel - Chairman Atmos Energy Robert (Bobby) Montgomery - Past Chair LPMC / Lake Pointe Health Network Michael Gallops- Chair Elect City of Rowlett Pam Bell Coldwell Banker Apex Michelle Bounds Rowlett High School Martha Brown Keep Rowlett Beautiful Doug Chandler Elite Print Management, LLC Dawn Dorman Dallas Area Rapid Transit Bill Hair My Computer Guy David Holl Kayak Instruction Foundation, Inc Brady Ingle Brady Ingle Insurance, Farmers Insurance Wesley Johnson Law Office of Wesley C. Johnson Chris Kizziar Life Message Whitney Laning Rowlett Citizen Corps Council Gregg MacInnis Gmac Family Financial, LLC. Dan Pence Still Water Community Church Tony Rorie Men and Ladies of Honor Will Schale Crescent Gage & Tool Sale Co. Bari Woolley Costlow Insurance Group & City Blends Fit House Café Larry Glick - Ex-Officio Individual Jim Grabenhorst -Ex-Officio City of Rowlett Economic Director Promoting the business community, economic well-being, and the quality of life January 30, 2016 As we start the New Year, we reflect on 2015 as a year of transformation, a year of great economic growth, and a year where our community pulled together to rebuild from the devastation of a tornado that destroyed many homes and businesses in our city. 2015 will certainly be a monumental year in the history of Rowlett. One thing stands clear, we are blessed to live in a community that supports each other. From our city government, first responders, Chamber of Commerce, local businesses, faith community, Medical community, school district, non‐profits, and citizens, each one makes Rowlett a wonderful place to live, work and do business. And so we begin a new chapter in 2016. I am honored to serve as your 2016 Chair of the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. My top priority will be to ensure your Chamber membership is worthwhile to you and your company. As a business focused organization, the Chamber has one goal in mind and that is to be an invaluable resource to the business community. With that in mind, the Chamber will be sending a survey out to the entire business community in Rowlett. It is mission critical to our economic growth for us to offer existing and prospective business a resource to enhance economic well‐being for Rowlett. I want to thank Bobby Montgomery for his leadership as 2015 chair of the Rowlett Chamber board of directors. I also want to thank the City of Rowlett for relocating the Chamber of Commerce building. The relocation of our Chamber provides greater visibility and access to our membership as the front door to our new main street. We welcomed 62 new members and celebrated grand openings and ribbon cuttings, engaged our legislators in Austin to voice the concerns of our city and business community, graduated Leadership Rowlett Class 24, and continued the growth of our programs. Our relationship with the City of Rowlett has continued to grow and mature, adding value to the Chamber and the businesses we represent. Our President, Diane Lemmons, is our driving force in the continued strengthening of this relationship and is always mindful of opportunities to partner with our city and school district to enhance all that is Rowlett. She has been an inspiration to us all throughout 2015, displaying courage beyond compare. We are blessed to have her leading the Chamber. Continued on page 2
Diane Lemmons, President Carol Prano, Vice President
Laura Keasling, Communications & Events Coordinator
The Correspondent
Monthly Newsletter ~ February 2016
To The Membership. . . . 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 Eva Hummel - Chairman Atmos Energy Robert (Bobby) Montgomery - Past Chair LPMC / Lake Pointe Health Network Michael Gallops- Chair Elect City of Rowlett Pam Bell Coldwell Banker Apex Michelle Bounds Rowlett High School Martha Brown Keep Rowlett Beautiful Doug Chandler Elite Print Management, LLC Dawn Dorman Dallas Area Rapid Transit Bill Hair My Computer Guy David Holl Kayak Instruction Foundation, Inc Brady Ingle Brady Ingle Insurance, Farmers Insurance Wesley Johnson Law Office of Wesley C. Johnson Chris Kizziar Life Message Whitney Laning Rowlett Citizen Corps Council Gregg MacInnis Gmac Family Financial, LLC. Dan Pence Still Water Community Church Tony Rorie Men and Ladies of Honor Will Schale Crescent Gage & Tool Sale Co. Bari Woolley Costlow Insurance Group & City Blends Fit House Café Larry Glick - Ex-Officio Individual Jim Grabenhorst -Ex-Officio City of Rowlett Economic Director
Promoting the business community,
economic well-being, and the quality of life January 30, 2016
As we start the New Year, we reflect on 2015 as a year of transformation, a year of great economic growth, and a year where our community pulled together to rebuild from the devastation of a tornado that destroyed many homes and businesses in our city. 2015 will certainly be a monumental year in the history of Rowlett. One thing stands clear, we are blessed to live in a community that supports each other. From our city government, first responders, Chamber of Commerce, local businesses, faith community, Medical community, school district, non‐profits, and citizens, each one makes Rowlett a wonderful place to live, work and do business. And so we begin a new chapter in 2016. I am honored to serve as your 2016 Chair of the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. My top priority will be to ensure your Chamber membership is worthwhile to you and your company. As a business focused organization, the Chamber has one goal in mind and that is to be an invaluable resource to the business community. With that in mind, the Chamber will be sending a survey out to the entire business community in Rowlett. It is mission critical to our economic growth for us to offer existing and prospective business a resource to enhance economic well‐being for Rowlett. I want to thank Bobby Montgomery for his leadership as 2015 chair of the Rowlett Chamber board of directors. I also want to thank the City of Rowlett for relocating the Chamber of Commerce building. The relocation of our Chamber provides greater visibility and access to our membership as the front door to our new main street. We welcomed 62 new members and celebrated grand openings and ribbon cuttings, engaged our legislators in Austin to voice the concerns of our city and business community, graduated Leadership Rowlett Class 24, and continued the growth of our programs. Our relationship with the City of Rowlett has continued to grow and mature, adding value to the Chamber and the businesses we represent. Our President, Diane Lemmons, is our driving force in the continued strengthening of this relationship and is always mindful of opportunities to partner with our city and school district to enhance all that is Rowlett. She has been an inspiration to us all throughout 2015, displaying courage beyond compare. We are blessed to have her leading the Chamber. Continued on page 2
2016 welcomes ten new members to your Rowlett Chamber Board of Directors. These new members bring their talents and expertise to guide and nurture the Chamber, and the businesses we represent, into the future.
Pam Bell – Coldwell Banker Apex Bill Hair – My Computer Guy David Holl – Kayak Instruction Foundation, Inc. Brady Ingle – Brady Ingle Insurance, Farmers Insurance Wesley Johnson ‐ Law Office of Wesley C Johnson Chris Kizziar – Life Message, Inc. Whitney Laning – Rowlett Citizen Corps Council Gregg MacInnis – Gmac Family Financial, LLC Tony Rorie – Men & Ladies of Honor Bari Woolley – Costlow Insurance & City Blends Healthy Café
We are honored to have the leadership and guidance of our new board of directors and look forward to their contributions as we plan and execute the work of the Chamber in 2016. The many facets of the Chamber afford our members many opportunities to get involved and make a difference, both for your business and the community. We value your input and participation and encourage you to become involved. This is an excellent way to establish relationships, learn more about the community and local businesses that call Rowlett home. The strength of the organization lies in its membership, which serves as a resource of ideas, manpower and talents from which our community can draw. I urge you to join a committee or help with one of the many activities of the Chamber. Together we can make a difference. Last but not least, I want to thank everyone for the love and support you showed our beloved Schrade family after our founding member passed away. The outpouring love and support was very uplifting to witness. Vernon Schrade will forever be in our hearts. We will be forever grateful for everything he did for our organization, our city and all the lives he touched along the way. It is an honor to be the Chair of the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce. With your help, we will continue our combined efforts to shape Rowlett into the future, support local commerce and build on the quality of life in Rowlett. Sincerely, Eva Hummel
Atmos Energy
Member Services Membership Directory Monthly 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 Friday Night Live Networking Seminars New Member Services Ribbon Cutting & Ground
Breaking Special Recognition in Chamber
Publications Includes First Membership
Luncheon Membership Plaque Opportunity for Discount Sponsorship in Chamber Publications Special Events Annual Stampede Night Annual Awards Banquet Freedom 5 K on Main Annual Golf Tournament Taste & Trade of Rowlett Sunset Santa 5K Local Involvement Leadership Rowlett Teacher & Principal of the Month Program Information Source Promotion of Rowlett Member Only Referrals City Maps & Directories Demographics & Community
Partners
Rowlett Mortgage Lending, Ltd. 346 Oaks Trail Suite 112 Garland, TX. 75043 972-203-9033 www.RowlettMortgageLending.com State Senator Don Huffines 8222 Douglas Ave., Suite 675 Dallas TX. 75225 214-239-6131 [email protected]
Welcome
New Members 01/01/2016-01/31/2016
Add these new members to your
Business Directory.
Thank You for your investment in Rowlett & the Chamber of Commerce. Arlan “Brownie” Sherrill Rowlett, TX. 75088 972-412-0623 [email protected] Dallas IT Tech 8202 Chapman Dr. Rowlett, TX. 75089 214-517-3423 http://DallasITTech.com
Pro Builders, USA, LLC 4350 Trinity Mills Road Dallas, TX. 75287 (214) 924-5693 www.probuildersusa.com
for the plaque presentation in recognition of this outstanding
Business
MAKE A CONNECTION February Sponsor
The IKANDY Foundation
P.O. Box 366 Rowlett, TX. 75030-0366
469.939.3023 Ext 778 www.ikandyfoundation.com/
Networking event held every
Thursday 8:00 - 9:00 am McAlisters Deli
4305 Lakeview Pkwy Ste. 300. $5.00 fee for
Light breakfast and coffee.
Bring Plenty of Business Cards!
February Wed Feb 3 8:00 am Ambassadors Meeting @ Chamber Building 4418 Main Street, Rowlett, TX. 75088 Thurs Feb 4 8:00 - 9:00 am “ Make A Connection” Networking Event ~ @ McAlister’s Deli of Rowlett 4305 Lakeview Pkwy Suite 300, Rowlett TX. 75088 Thurs Feb 4 4:30 - 5:00 pm Business of the Month for January: Lakeside Tax and Bookkeeping 5106 Martin Dr. Rowlett, TX. 75088 Wed Feb 10 11:30 - 1:00 pm Business of the Month: Gmac Family Financial, LLC @ Community Centre 5300 Main St.. Rowlett, TX. 75088 Wed Feb 10 11:30 - 1:00 pm Members Monthly Luncheon @ Community Centre 5300 Main St.. Rowlett, TX. 75088 Thurs Feb 11 8:00 - 9:00 am “ Make A Connection” Networking Event ~ @ McAlister’s Deli of Rowlett 4305 Lakeview Pkwy Suite 300, Rowlett TX. 75088 Thurs Feb 11 11:30 - 12:00 pm Ribbon Cutting: 91 Media Chamber Building 4418 Main Street, Rowlett, TX. 75088 Thurs Feb 18 8:00 am “ Make A Connection” Networking Event ~ @ McAlister’s Deli of Rowlett 4305 Lakeview Pkwy Suite 300, Rowlett TX. 75088 Tues Feb 19 5:00 - 7:00 am Friday Night Live Holiday Inn Express & Suites Garland E Lake Ray Hubbard 4412 Bass Pro Dr. Garland, TX. 75043 Thurs Feb 25 8:00 am “ Make A Connection” Networking Event ~ @ McAlister’s Deli of Rowlett 4305 Lakeview Pkwy Suite 300, Rowlett TX. 75088
March
Wed Mar 2 8:00 am Ambassadors Meeting @ Chamber Building 4418 Main Street, Rowlett, TX. 75088 Thurs Mar 3 8:00 - 9:00 am “ Make A Connection” Networking Event ~ @ McAlister’s Deli of Rowlett 4305 Lakeview Pkwy Suite 300, Rowlett TX. 75088 ~ March 10, 17, 24, 31 Wed Mar 9 11:30 - 1:00 pm Members Monthly Luncheon @ Community Centre 5300 Main St.. Rowlett, TX. Tues Mar 15 8:00 am Board of Directors Meeting@ Chamber Building 4418 Main Street, Rowlett, TX. 75088 Thurs Mar 17 6:00 - 10:00 pm 37th Annual Awards Banquet Hyatt Place Dallas Garland 5101 George Bush Highway Garland, TX. 75040 Fri Mar 18 5:00 - 7:00 pm Friday Night Live: Rowlett Gold & Silver Exchange 5117 Rowlett Rd. Rowlett, 75088
Friday Night Live
FNL networking event is a fun way to meet some great contacts for your business and have a blast doing it.
Grab your Business Cards & Let’s Have Some FUN!!!
This is a Chamber sponsored Networking Event
February 19, 2016 5:00 to 7:00 PM
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Garland E. Lake Ray Hubbard 4412 Bass Pro Drive Garland, TX. 75043
Indoor Pool/Spa / Fitness Room 1050 Sq. ft. Meeting
Room www.hotelrockwall.com
www.mycomputerguy.com www.bestwesternrockwall.com
My Computer Guy offers small businesses a hybrid level of support by combining the efficiency of 24/7 remote infrastructure management with a detailed Help Desk and on-site presence.
The result is better maintained operations at a lower cost allowing small business owners to focus more on building their revenue
Edie Nelson My Computer Guy
2310 Ridge Rd. Suite #C Rockwall, TX. 75087
972-772-2870 www.mycomputerguy.com
Host Friday Night Live Benefits of hosting: 1. Can be held at your business or at the Chamber Office 1. There will be an 8X10 poster on display at the
Chamber Office 2. Event is placed in the newsletter 3. Event will be promoted at monthly events and on
monthly calendar 4. An eblast to all members goes out twice before the
event If you would like to host this networking event contact Doug Chandler at Elite Print Management 972-689-0191 Email: [email protected]
Chamber Ambassadors
Chair - Bari Woolley - City Blends Fit House Café, The Costlow Insurance Group, Inc. & Lawson & Company CPA’s LLC Vice Chair– Edie Nelson - My Computer Guy Tammy Alexander - Proforma Printmotions Pam Bell - Coldwell Banker Apex Debby Bobbitt - Rowlett Pardners Foundation Gloria Young Brody - Arbonne International Doug Chandler - Elite Print Management, LLC Ryan Cook - The Ryan Insurance Agency Dawn Covin - McAlister’s Deli Cheri Dickey - Cheri’s Visions Toni Gale - Keller Williams Realtor Kristi Griffis - Elite Print Management, LLC Jan Hand - Main Street Events Mindy Harris - American National Bank Shirley Hawthorne - Shooting Starz Photography Kenyetta Henderson - Lawson & Company CPA’s LLC Brady Ingle - Farmers Insurance Monica Kizziar– Gmac Family Financial, LLC Berna Kliza - Adelaide Home Health, LLC. Gregg MacInnis - Gmac Family Financial, LLC Karen Mack -Re/Max Karen Mack Lucy Massey - Re/Max Select Homes Kenneth McKelroy - Edward Jones Investments Jason Michaels - Massage Envy Rowlett Chad Milner – Integrity Mortgage Jeremy Morgan - Keller Williams Kim Nguyen - Dry Clean A2Z, Justin Romeyn - Anytime Fitness Robbie Ryan - The Ryan Insurance Agency Craig Schill - Lake Cities Community Church Becky Sebastian - ACTOR Belva Smith - Holiday Inn Express and Suites Garland E. Lake Ray Hubbard Curtis Starnes - Rest Haven Funeral Home Staci Thomas, EA - Lakeside Tax & Bookkeeping L. Kay Thornton - Century 21 Judge Fite Rockwall James Williams - Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Renee Williams - Allure Lash Studio
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
Join us at the Rowlett Community Centre 5300 Main St., Rowlett, TX 75088
Food Service begins at 11:30am
Come early and network ~ Guests are always welcome ~ Bring brochures & promotional items for the information table
Reservations should be made before 5:00 pm Monday, February 8, 2016.
Please be aware that if you make a reservation and do not attend you must cancel by Noon on Tuesday before the luncheon or you will be invoiced.
Cost is $15.00 for Chamber Members Cost is $20.00 for Potential-Members
To RSVP Call 972-475-3200,
email Carol Prano at [email protected] RSVP & PAY ONLINE AT THE SAME! (MasterCard, Visa, & Discover)
The Program will be a Networking Lunch… Everyone Speaks!
Every person at the luncheon will be given the opportunity to give a small introduction and a 30 second commercial on the microphone. This is the format currently used at our Make a Connection program on Thursday mornings. We look forward to seeing you there and hearing about your
