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Inside This IssueAward Winners Announced
Annual Banquet Chamber Choice Awards
2015 Business Seminar SeriesPresented by Texas A&M - Commerce
Rockwall County DaysChamber Partners Visit the Capitol
Leadercast RockwallTickets On Sale Now
ROCKWALL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Dana K. Macalik President Rockwall Chamber of CommerceMike Mishler Chair Mishler Builders, Inc.David Mallard Chair-Elect LawOfficesofDavidMallardLou Johnson Past Chair ANB Wealth Management GroupStewart Storms Treasurer American National BankCindy Tayem Secretary OncorElectricDelivery
Board of Directors
JonBailey RockwallCountyHelpingHandsLizBeauchamp AtmosEnergyCorporationJayBedford AJBedfordGroupAdolfoBenavides TexasA&MUniversity–CommerceRobinChouteau HondaCarsofRockwallMikeConway ConwayCompanyCPAs,PCRobGrand-Lienard SpecialProducts&Mfg.,Inc.RodHolland RodHollandRealEstateLanceHolmes TexasHealthPresbyterianHospitalBrendaKennedy EbbyHallidayRealtorsBrettLee LakePointeMedicalCenterShaneLewis FourSquareHealthcareMarkMoeller RockwallPoliceDepartmentTimNichols NicholsWealthManagementRichard Redig Blue Ribbon NewsKimTimpa TheTimpaLawOffice
Ex-Officio Directors
DavidSweet RockwallCountyJudgeDennisBailey RockwallCountyCommissionerLeeGilbert RockwallCountyCommissionerDavidMagness RockwallCountyCommissionerCliffSevier RockwallCountyCommissionerJimPruitt Mayor,CityofRockwallSheriFranza President,RockwallEDCBethanyBrowning MainStreetManager,CityofRockwallJeffBailey RockwallCountyHelpingHands
Chamber Staff DanaK.Macalik PresidentJohnDickson DirectorofMembershipDevelopmentDarbyBurkey Director,Marketing&CommunicationDonnaRoland VicePresidentofOperationsKathyLomont Coord.,Marketing&CommunicationsMoniqueCooper AdministrativeAssistant
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CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE
Partnership Penby John Dickson
Fellow Chamber Partners,
It seems like 2015 has just started, but we find ourselves in March with the first quarter quickly coming to a close. However, we still have many new and exciting opportunities to experience this year.
I would like to introduce myself as the new Director of Membership Development. The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is a forward thinking, dynamic and integral part of the business community. It is for these reasons, that I am proud to be a new addition to the Chamber.
My family and I moved to the Rockwall area two years ago from Dallas. My daily commute to and from Addison each day, meant that I was spending precious time in the car instead of with my daughter. One of my greatest fears, was that she would not develop a bond with me because of my continuous absence. A personal day off of work allowed me the opportunity to stop by the Rockwall Area Chamber office and inquire about employment in Rockwall. I was made aware of the professional community in Rockwall, and the new direction the Chamber was taking to gain more knowledge and influence in business development. I was also impressed to find out that one of the goals of the Chamber was to stay abreast on Legislative decisions that affect the businesses in Rockwall. After talking with Chamber President Dana Macalik, I was interested in joining the team at the Chamber and have been extremely fortunate to have been given this opportunity.
I would like to highlight our upcoming Texas A&M Professional Development Series that kicks off on March 10th and the topic is “Business Planning”. In this session you will gain a detailed understanding of the components for a business plan. For more information, please email me at [email protected].
Lastly, the Chamber has recently returned from Rockwall County Days to present the voice of our business community to our state legislators. There were 55 representatives from our Chamber that made the trip through the ice and snow to ensure that our legislators know what is important to our business community. 2015 will see the bar raised for the legislative voice of our business community to our local and state representatives’ look forward to working with all of our partners and to “Make every day extraordinary for business while maintaining the hometown feel.”
John Dickson, Director of Membership Development
IN THIS ISSUELEADERSHIPPG 3 PARTNERSHIP PEN by John DicksonPG 4 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015 Board AnnouncedPG 14-15 LEADERSHIPCOMMUNITYPG 6-7 RIBBON CUTTINGSPG 8 EVENTS CALENDARPG 7,9 NEWS & EVENTSPG 10 EVENTS HOT SPOTPG 11 EVENT HIGHLIGHTSINTEGRITYPG 5 LEGISLATIVE NEWS BALANCEPG 12 PARTNERSHIP New Partners SERVICEPG 12,13 AMBASSADORS PG 10 FEATURED ADPG 14 LEADERSHIP ROCKWALL
FEATURE STORY
RockwallChamberofCommerce-“Tomakeeverydayextraordinaryforbusinesswhilemaintainingtheidealhometownfeel.”
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
THE ROCKWALL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ItiswithgreathonorthattheChamberpresentsour2015BoardofDirectors.TheseprofessionalsrepresentingdiverseorganizationshavebeenelectedtotheChamber’sBoardofDirectorsforone,twoorthree-yearterms,2015-2017.
Executive Committee
DanaMacalik,President,RockwallAreaChamberofCommerceMike Mishler, Chair, Mishler Builders, Inc. DavidMallard,Chair-Elect,LawOfficesofDavidS.MallardLouJohnson,PastChair,ANBWealthMgmtGroup/TrustServicesStewartStorms,Treasurer,AmericanNationalBankCindyTayem,Secretary,OncorElectricDelivery
Board of Directors
JonBailey,RockwallCountyHelpingHandsLizBeauchamp,AtmosEnergyCorporationJayBedford,AJBedfordGroupAdolfoBenavides,TexasA&MUniversity-CommerceRobinChouteau,HondaCarsofRockwallMikeConway,ConwayCompanyCPAs,PCRobGrand-Lienard,SpecialProducts&Mfg.,Inc.RodHolland,RodHollandRealEstate–KellerWilliamsLanceHolmes,TexasHealthPresbyterianHospitalRockwallBrendaKennedy,EbbyHallidayRealtorsBrettLee,LakePointeMedicalCenter/LakePointeHealthNetworkShaneLewis,FourSquareHealthcareMarkMoeller,RockwallPoliceDepartmentTimothyNichols,NicholsWealthManagementRichard Redig, Blue Ribbon News KimTimpa,TheTimpaLawOffice
Ex-Officio Directors
DavidSweet,RockwallCountyJudgeDennisBailey,RockwallCountyCommissionerCliffSevier,RockwallCountyCommissionerLeeGilbert,RockwallCountyCommissionerDavidMagness,RockwallCountyCommissionerJimPruitt,Mayor,CityofRockwallBethanyBrowning,MainStreetManager,CityofRockwallSheriFranza,President,RockwallEconomicDevelopmentCorporationJeffBailey,SuperintendentofSchools,RockwallISD
LEGISLATIVE NEWS
Rockwall County Days
Chamber Board Members, Partners, Staff, Rockwall’s Leadership 2015 class and County elected officials headed to Austin on February 22nd to learn more about Texas State Government. The group had meetings with State Senator Bob Hall and house Representative Scott Turner. Special guest Commissioner George P. Bush gave the group a General Land Office Tour and the group also toured the Texas Supreme Court with Justice Eva Guzman.
The Rockwall Area Chamber is aware and connected to our State’s leadership. We want to stay abreast of the happenings in our Capitol so that we, as a Chamber, can be more helpful to our businesses and the laws that may affect them.
Read MoRe about Rockwall county days
on Page 15
Palio’s Pizza Cafe
PALIO’S PIzzA CAFEROCKWALL,TX(Feb. 10, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recentlyhosteda ribboncuttingceremony forPalio’sPizzaCafe,locatedat2951RidgeRoad,#109inRockwall.Palio’soffers thebestgourmetpizza, saladsandpastaswithadeepcommitmenttotheirproducts,environmentandhospitality.Palio’screatestheperfectatmosphere–whetheritisabusinesslunch,dateordinnerwiththefamily.Not only does Palio’s food taste better, it’s better for you. Thestrivetoprovidethehighestqualityfoods–freshandhomemadefromthefinestingredients,alsousinglocallybakedbreadfortheirsandwichesandlocallygrownproduceforalltheirveggies.Palio’sofferscateringanddeliveryservices,freewifiandtheyarealsoBYOB.VisittheirwebsiteatPaliosRockwall.com.
2951 Ridge Road, #109 Rockwall, TX 75032 (972) 722-3348
GLEN OAKS HOSPITAL
GLEN OAKS HOSPITALROCKWALL,TX(Jan.18,2015)TheRockwallAreaChamberofCommercerecentlyhostedaribboncuttingceremonywelcomingnewmemberGlenOaksHospital,a54-bedprivatehospital inarelaxedsettinginGreenville,TX.Forover20years,GlenOaksHospitalhasbeenaleaderinthefieldofmentalhealthandchemicaldependencycare,andGlenOaksHospital’s professionals are committed to providing the highestqualityofcareinanatmospherethatnurtureshealingandgrowth.GlenOaksHospitalbelievesinbuildinghealthycommunities,whichstartwithhealthyindividuals,linkedthroughsoundrelationshipstotheir families, friends, neighbors and peers.
301 E Division Street,Greenville, Texas 75401 1-800-443-1109
English Insurance Group
Lake Pointe Advisory Group
ENGLISH INSURANCE GROUPROCKWALL,TX(Jan.19,2015)TheRockwallAreaChamberofCommerce recently welcomed new member English InsuranceGroupwitharibboncuttingceremony.
EnglishInsuranceGroupisanindependentinsuranceagencythatoffers“technologywhenyouwantit,peoplewhenyouneedthem.”They are a boutique agency that tailors insurance policies to fityourspecificneeds.
English Insurance Group has specialized in business, home, autoandlife insurancesince2009.Theowners,ChrisandAprilEnglish, reside in Rockwall and are proud to add a local business to the community. Please visit English Insurance Group atenglishinsgroup.com.2231 Ridge Road, #200 Rockwall, TX 75087 (214) 893-3455
LAKE POINTE ADVISORy GROUPROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 8, 2015) The Rockwall AreaChamberofCommercerecentlyhostedaribboncuttingceremonywelcomingLakePointAdvisoryGroup.LakePointAdvisoryGroupserves theDallas/FortWorth, Houston andSanAntonio areas.ReidJohnson’s15-yearsinthefinancialplanningindustryallowedhimtotriplethesizeofLakePointAdvisoryGroupinlessthantwoyearsandopenanewcorporateofficeinRockwall.TheLPAGadvisorsspecializeincustomizedretirementplanning.Theyunderstandeveryonehasadifferentretirementdreamwhichrequiresadifferentretirementplan.Youwillnevergetacookie-cutterplan fromtheiradvisors.Call todayandallow themtodoananalysisofyourfinancialsituationwiththeircomplimentaryno-obligation consultation.1 Horizon Court Suite A (214) 771-3363Rockwall, TX 75032
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Doors open at 7am; Event is 8:00am - 3:30pm Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center
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Partnership Luncheon April Sponsored By: spine team of tX Wednesday, April 15, 2015 12:00 – 1:00PM(Check-In11:45) Lake Pointe Church - Warehouse 45 701 E. Interstate 30 | Rockwall
TASTE OF ROCKWALL BUSINESS EXPO Thursday, April 16, 2015 5:30 – 9:30 PM Rockwall High School Email: [email protected] MARCH AM & PM Networking Groups 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month 7:30AMand4:00PM ChamberCommunityRoom 697E.Interstate30,Rockwall,TX Bring $1 and lots of business cards Ambassador’s Luncheon 1st Wednesday of each month Wednesday, March 4, 2015 12:00PM– 1:00PM Gloria’s 2079SummerLeeDr,Rockwall Monthly Meeting for Ambassadors young Professionals of Rockwall Networking 1st Thursday of the Month Thursday, March 5, 2015 6:00PM– 8:00PM CheckFacebookforNextLocation Become a YPR Member to Participate Professional Development Wed 2nd Wednesday of the Month Wednesday March 11, 2015 12:00PM– 1:00 PM ChamberCommunityRoom 697E.Interstate30,Rockwall,TX Bring Your Own Lunch Bring $1 and lots of business cards
Partnership Luncheon March Sponsored By: Dallas Morning News neighbors to go Wednesday, March 18, 2015 12:00 – 1:00PM(Check-In 11:45) Lake Pointe Church - Warehouse 45 701 E. Interstate 30 | Rockwall Business After-Hours 2nd or 4th Thursday of the Month 5:00PM– 7:00PM Business After Hours- American National Bank Celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Thursday, March 17, 2015 5:00PM - 7:00PM APRIL young Professionals of Rockwall Networking 1st Thursday of the Month Thursday, April 2, 2015 6:00PM– 8:00PM CheckFacebookforNextLocation Become a YPR Member to Participate Professional Development Wed 2nd Wednesday of the Month Wednesday April 8, 2015 12:00PM– 1:00PM ChamberCommunityRoom 697E.Interstate30,Rockwall,TX Bring Your Own Lunch Bring $1 and lots of business cards
Ambassador’s Luncheon 1st Wednesday of each month Wednesday, April 1, 2015 12:00PM– 1:00PM TBD Monthly Meeting for Ambassadors
Rockwall Area Chamber Events March - April 2015
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BRIAN LIEWELLyN AGENCySTATE FARM INSURANCEThursday, April 16, 2015Ribbon Cutting: 1:20 PM6537HorizonRdSuiteARockwall,TX75087
Best Practices in Community Involvement Award- Toyota of Rockwall
Best Practices in Customer Service Award- Simply Kate Emerging Business of the Year Award- English Insurance Group
Corporate Business Partner of the Year Award- American National Bank Medium Size Business Partner of the Year Award- MidSouth Bank
Small Business Partner of the Year Award- Regal Realtors Ambassador of the Year Award- Dorothy Spradlin
Spirit of Rockwall Award- David Sweet Lifetime Achievement Award- Cindy Tayem
Chamber Partner of the Year Award- Rockwall Economic Development Corporation Board of Director of the Year Award- Rob Grand-Lienard
NEWS & EVENTS
APRIL RIBBON CUTTINGS
FLADELAND FINANCIALcelebRatIng tHeIR 1st annIveRsaRy!Thursday, March 19, 2015Ribbon Cutting: 1:20 PM207LaurenceDrive,Heath,TX75032
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ANNUAL BANQUET Excerpt from Blue Ribbon News (photos by Austin Wells Staff Writer and photographer Blue Ribbon News)
All manner of western wear, fun photo ops, appetizing steak dinners, country tunes and some crazy dance moves made the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Annual Awards and Partner Appreciation Banquet a night to remember.
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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
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For Winners
More than 300 guests were in attendance Tuesday night, as the Matthew Middleton Band and Texas Drive provided the live, boot-scootin’ entertainment at Southern Junction Steakhouse. Cavender’s Boots, with a location opening soon in Rockwall, was the event’s Title Sponsor. Kevin Fowler served as emcee, as the Rockwall Chamber honored several top businesses and individuals with its 2014 awards.
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AMBASSADOR
OF THEMONTH
Sheila Hair, Vice President and Co-Owner of My Computer Guy, graduated from Texas Christian University in 1994 with degrees in Communication and Marketing. As Director of Marketing for My Computer Guy, Sheila is responsible for public relations and community outreach. Currently, Sheila serves as an Ambassador and is part of the Rockwall Chamber Partnership Committee for the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce, and Secretary for both the Rockwall Area Networking Group and Hope Arena (therapeutic horse-riding program). Sheila served on the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors from 2010 to 2013 and participated in the Leadership and Selection Committees for the Rowlett Chamber President, Diane Lemmons. In addition, Sheila worked with Diane to plan and organize the first QUAD Mixer for the Rowlett, Rockwall, Royse City, and Fate Chambers in 2012 and again in 2013. Sheila served on the American National Bank (ANB) Rockwall Community Development Board in 2012 and 2013. In addition, My Computer Guy has partnered with RISD through the Project Based Learning Internship Program, Job Shadowing, and the Career Academy Action Team.
Sheila is a graduate of Leadership Rockwall class of 2009, honored as the Ambassador of the Year in both 2009 and 2010, and was recognized with the Spirit of Rockwall award in 2010.
In Sheila’s spare time, she enjoys riding horses, working with charities that benefit children and animals, and teaching and volunteering using her graduate “A” skills she earned through the United States Pony Club as a mentor and educator.
In JanuarySheilaHair VicePresident
MyComputerGuy
Highland Meadows Health&Rehab1870S.JohnKingBlvd.Rockwall,TX75032972-722-7408www.highlandmeadowshealth.com
HomewatchCaregivers3238SouthernDrive#301Garland,TX75043972-382-9880www.hwcg.com/garland
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AMBASSADORS
MaryBell NorthstarBankChadCaudill PaychexMaureenCook AmyJoyceDesignsBrendaCross HighlandMeadowsHealth&RehabKarenParksInwoodBankKayDutta RockwallCountyHelpingHandsRobin Fowler MidSouth BankSheilaHair MyComputerGuySusanHolt NorthAmericanTitleBobLewis PlanetRockwallTammyMancuso CertaProPaintingKatyMiller LakePointeMedicalPartnersDanielNichols BB&TIsraelNorton USHealthAdvisorsDianePorter WeightOffforLifeGingerScott ShearPassionSalonJosh Sparks American National BankDorothySpradlin ScanSeeJeanieSwanson MinutemanPressCrystalTatum GuildMortgageCompanyToniWaldrop RockwallGold&SilverBrittanyWhisman AFLACJerryWelch EbbyHallidayRealtors
AMBASSADOR’S LUNCHEON1st Wednesday of the Month
Monthly Meeting for Ambassadors Only
JOIN USWednesday, April 1, 2015
12:00PM-1:00PMCotton Patch
909EI-30,Rockwall,TX75087
SAVE THE DATELocations TBD
Wednesday,May6,2015
MEET OUR AMBASSADORS
KatyMiller,CommunityRelationsManagerforLakePointeMedicalCenter,playsanactiveroleasanAmbassadoroftheRockwallChamberandservesasCo-ChairforthenewlycreatedRockwallYoungProfessionalsorganization.Katyiscurrentlyparticipating in Leadership Rockwall2015andenjoyslivingandservingintheRockwallareacommunity. AsapartofthebusinessdevelopmentteamatLakePointeMedicalCenter,Katyisresponsibleforengagingwithlocalemployersanddetermining thehealthcareneedsoftheiremployeebase. Katyalsoservesasaliaisonbetweenareaphysiciansandbusinessestofacilitatehealtheventsrangingfromlunchandlearnstolargescalehealthevents. Katyisalsotaskedwithreducing healthcare cost forareaemployersinregardstotheirworkerscompensationprogramsandprovidingresourcestoreduceworkrelatedinjuriesandlosttime
In FebruaryKatyMiller
CommunityRelationsManager
LakePointeMedicalCenter
Partnership Committee Report
LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP ROCKWALL
Partnership Committee Report
By Tim Nichols, Chairman of the Partnership Committee
Have you ever read Simon Sinek’s book, “Start With Why”? The Summer of 2014 challenged me to do so. It changed how I perceive everything. So, I began to see my world through a lens of “Why?”. I would ask myself why I did everything from the food that I ate, to the clothes that I wear, to the organizations in which I am involved, to my role in the community. Through that process, the answers were enlightening.
As the new Chairman of the Partnership Committee, once again, I asked, “Why are we here?”. I wanted to ensure that we were both effective and efficient. Fortunately, as the Board met this past Fall, we were asking the same question. Simply put, we came up with the purpose of the Partnership Committee: “To inspire relationships and business growth within the local community”. Our plan to accomplish this is to develop program and service offerings that will provide opportunities for us to connect, learn and prosper. In turn, our Partners will deepen relationships, grow their businesses and invite others to join in the growth.
Be on the lookout for your opportunity to join in the growth! We will still utilize our normal opportunities for involvement through monthly Partnership Luncheons and Professional Development Wednesdays, Networking Meetings and Business After Hours. Changes are coming though! We are bringing back the Quarterly Partnership Breakfast, as well as developing new opportunities. We want to help our Partners deepen relationships and increase growth by offering cross-marketing/networking communities within expanded areas of focus. Professional Women, as well as Healthcare Related Businesses, are currently in rapid development. Furthermore, we are teaming up with the Downtown Merchants Association to further a “Shop Local” campaign. If you are interested in more information about these expanded areas of focus, please let us know. We want to plug you in.
In Summary, the Business Partners of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce are primed and ready for growth. The only things standing between your business and its maximum growth potential are air and opportunity. We are here to help you take that leap.
The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2015 attended the Rockwall County Days in Austin this past February.The group also gave a presentation to the Partners at the February Partners Luncheon. At the presen-tation, they were able to share the progress that the group has made for Meals on Wheels.Please watch for the article to follow in the April newsletter.
LEADERSHIP
RockwallChamberofCommerce-“Tomakeeverydayextraordinaryforbusinesswhilemaintainingtheidealhometownfeel.”
Experiencing Rockwall County Days
By Tim Nichols, President of Nichols Wealth Management
Growing up on a ranch in East Texas, wrestling 400 pound calves in order to hold them down and perform medical procedures encouraged a high level of involvement. You did not want to be caught standing around watching. You learned that there is strength in numbers, everyone has a role and your engagement is crucial.
Learning from my Dad’s involvement with the Soil and Water Conservation of Texas Board of Directors, I went to Austin on a mission to discover how I could help. The Rockwall County Delegation got to hear from both Senator Bob Hall and Representative Scott Turner about legislation that can affect our County. The Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Association of Business and others shared their missions, objectives and progression as well. Our Leadership Rockwall 2015 class even got to meet with George P. Bush, Texas Land Commissioner and receive a tour of the General Land Office.
Through my active participation in Rockwall County Days, I now have deeper personal and professional relationships with leaders from both Rockwall County and the State of Texas. From here, my plan is to jump in and get to work. I don’t want to be caught standing around and watching.
Tim Nichols With State Representative Scott Turner and Congressman Bob Hall
Tim is the President of Nichols Wealth Management,and sits on the Rockwall Area Chamber’s Board of Directors.
Tim is picured here with Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman
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