March, 2018
The Correspondent
Mission: To represent and promote the economic well-being of the business community!

A Note from Michael
 
OK, I'll start by apologizing - there is no check! The subject line was just a trick to get you to open this email. Why? To be honest, I hear from members all the time who tell me they don't know what is going on at the Chamber. When I do a little research I discover it's because they didn't open the monthly newsletter! So I decided to try this little trick to see if it would help.

Here's the deal: The Correspondent is our monthly newsletter and it's full of information about upcoming events, new members and who has received awards. It's also a LOT different than the old newsletter that you might remember from a couple of years ago. No more 8 page PDF file - just this brief email jam-packed with great information to keep you informed!

Again, I apologize that there is no check - but thank you for coming in and reading! 

Warm regards,  
Michael
In This Issue
Notice the Date Change
Members Monthly Luncheon
March 20, 2018
11:30 - 1:00 pm
5300 Main St.


Speaker:
Pete Rearden
Program:
Oops....Your Attitude is Showing

Host:
Servpro of Rockwall/Rowlett
8301 Lakeview Pkwy
Rowlett, TX. 75088
214-607-1900



Lunch and Learn
 
Speaker:
Reese Ormand, 
CEO of Techvera


The headlines are full of stories about cyber-attacks on Corporate America, yet small businesses are just as vulnerable to data breaches, if not more so.
 
In almost every case, the goal of a cyberattack is to steal and exploit sensitive data, whether it's your customers' credit-card information or your own personal credentials. According to Reese Ormand, CEO of Denton-based Techvera, the key to preventing a cyber-attack is understanding the types of data breaches, why they happen and what you can do to block them.
 
In his talk, "Getting Hacked: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Data," Reese will share with your members:  
  • The four layers of data vulnerabilities - physical, network, mobile and human
  • Why they - or any of their employees - should never use a public Wi-Fi
  • Why having an offsite backup and disaster recovery plan is critical to the survival of their business in case they are hacked
Help Us Welcome
N ew M embers
02/01/2018 ~ 02/28/2018

Ivy League Realty with Keller Williams
Rowlett Housing Finance Corporation
Shannon W Yarbrough, Coldwell Banker DFW
Williamson Foundation Repair
February Business of the Month
First Step Chiropractic
 
Dr. James Fowler and his wife, Dr. Barb, opened First Step Chiropractic in October of 2005 with the mission of providing an exceptional chiropractic experience to as many people as possible! Since that time Dr. Fowler has helped almost 12,000 patients live a happier, healthier life without drugs or surgery.

Dr. Fowler takes first class care of each and every patient and the staff bends over backwards to ensure each and every patient is their number one priority. 

Dr. Fowler joined the Chamber in 2005 and was on the Board of Directors twice from 2007 to 2010 and  again from 2012 to 2015.  He has always been supportive of the Chamber and our events.  The First Step Chiropractic logo is on all of the Freedom 5K shirts as will as the Sunset Santa 5K & Festival shirts.  Dr. Fowler also participates at Taste and Trade, we can always count on  Dr. Fowler and his office to support the Chamber.  Please help us in congratulating this wonderful business as our February Business of the Month.



December Ambassadors of the Month  Edie Nelson & Mark Hall

The Staff would like to say thank you to these outstanding Ambassadors; Edie Nelson and Mark Hall. Both are always there when we need a volunteer.   We would not be able to do what we do without members like Edie and Mark.  Thank you so much!  You are very much a appreciated.

Upcoming Events
Highlights


Mar 1, 2018
8:00 - 9:00 am
Make a Connection 
OPA! Greek Taverna, 3801 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 600
Mar 6, 2018
11:30 - Noon
Ribbon Cutting: Shannon W Yarbrough, Coldwell Banker DFW
Rowlett Chamber Office 4418 Main St. Rowlett, TX.
Mar 7, 2018
8:00 am
Ambassador Meeting
J Vernon Schrade Board Room, Rowlett Chamber 
4418 Main St. Rowlett, TX.
Mar 15, 2018
8:00 - 9:00 am
Make a Connection 
OPA! Greek Taverna, 3801 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 600
Mar 16, 2018
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Friday Night Live: Brady Ingle Insurance, Farmers Insurance
3403 Enterprise Drive, Rowlett TX. 75088
Mar 20, 2018
11:30 - 1:00 pm
Members Monthly Luncheon: Speaker Pete Rearden 
Rowlett Community Centre, 5300 Main St. Rowlett
Mar 22, 2018
8:00 - 9:00 am
Make a Connection 
OPA! Greek Taverna, 3801 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 600
Mar 22, 2018
11:30-1:00 pm
Lunch - n- Learn Reese Ormand, CEO of Techvera
J Vernon Schrade Board Room, Rowlett Chamber 
4418 Main St. Rowlett, TX.
Mar 27, 2018
8.28 - 4:13 pm
Membership Event 
First Rowlett United Methodist Church Lighthouse Building 4405 Main Street

Mar 28, 2018
8.28 - 4:13 pm
Membership Event 
First Rowlett United Methodist Church Lighthouse Building 4405 Main Street
Mar 29, 2018
8:00 - 9:00 am
Make a Connection 
OPA! Greek Taverna, 3801 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 600
Save the Date
Texas Hold'em Tournament
April 7th, 2018