Rockwall is #1 for Jobs According to CNN Money
Rockwall County is rockin’ and rollin’ at the top of our list for job creation. It may be the Lone Star State’s smallest county, but it’s one of Texas’s fastest growing, with a population that’s almost doubled in the last decade.
The county borders Lake Ray Hubbard in the northeast corner of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Development there once centered on homes and recreation, but now Rockwall wants to be a place where its wealthy residents live, play — and work.
Like many of the counties on our list, Rockwall is luring businesses and jobs from
nearby big cities with generous incentives and a higher quality of life. The latest development is Harbor Heights, a seven-story 110,000 square foot office tower slated to open next year. Major corporations like L-3 Communications and Pilgrim’s Pride make their home in the Rockwall Technology Park where more companies are expected to join their ranks.
Source: CNN Money
Read MoreRockwall Main Street Update – Bethany Golden – Episode 252
Bethany Golden dropped in today to give us all an update as to the progress of the Main Street program for Downtown Rockwall Texas as well as talk about some things to come. Here are some links to websites discussed in the update from Bethany:
- Official Rockwall Main Street website
- Rockwall Main Street on Facebook
- Rockwall Main Street on Twitter
- Click here to sign up to be a volunteer for Rockwall Main Street
- Click here for additional info on the various volunteer opportunities
For additional information call or email:
Bethany Golden, Main Street Manager
972-771-7745
bgolden@rockwall.com
Chandlers Landing under new ownership
Please join us in welcoming Pat and Linda Adams as new owners of the Club property. Maintenance and cosmetic renovations have begun for an anticipated May opening of the restaurant facility.
Work began approximately 3 weeks ago on the remodel of the club facility. Pat and Linda Adams, the new owners are making a sizable investment in the property to open the facility as “Allure at Chandler’s Landing” which will feature primarily seafood, but with steaks and other items as well.
The target date for opening the facility is as close to May 1st as possible but as a “work in progress” that date is subject to small adjustment. Renovations include a facelift for the grounds and the interior, new HVAC, and wheelchair/accessibility/ lift/elevator in order to make the entire building more accessible.
Although the restaurant will be open to the public-which is necessary in order to achieve success in the competitive restaurant environment in Rockwall- the pool and exercise room will require membership –with which will come other minor amenities as well.
Linda and Pat have passed along their gratitude for the overwhelming support they have received from neighbors and members of the community during the last two weekends while working at the facility, and more information will be passed along immediately as it becomes available.
Source: Chandlers Landing
Read MoreSan Diego investor buys Rockwall shopping center
Excel Trust Inc. of San Diego has bought the Plaza at Rockwall for $40.8 million.
The 334,027-square-foot shopping center at Interstate 30 and State Highway 205 is anchored by J.C. Penney , Best Buy , Dick’s Sporting Goods, Staples and Belk’s stores.
Plaza at Rockwall was developed by Fort Worth-based Woodmont Cos. The purchase includes almost 13 acres for additional development. The new owner said it hopes to begin construction on a second phase to the center later this year.
Excel Trust, which went public in April, recently bought retail centers in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Georgia. The real estate investment trust owns an 86,000-square-foot shopping center in Fort Worth.
To view aerial photos of the shopping site click here.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Read MoreRockwall’s Facade and Sign Grant Program – Bethany Golden – Episode #82
Bethany Golden stops by to tell our viewers more about the Facade and Sign Grant Program for Rockwall Main Street businesses.
For additional information regarding the Facade and Sign Grant Program call Bethany Golden, Main Street Manager at 972-772-6400 or email bgolden@rockwall.com
Official Rockwall Mainstreet website: http://mainstreet.rockwall.com
Read MoreCommercial Real Estate Outlook for Rockwall Texas – Bart Davenport – Episode #32
Bart Davenport of First Century Development joins us to discuss the commercial real estate market for the Rockwall Texas area. We learn that Rockwall is holding steady and is even underbuilt for office space. With the lull in the economy Rockwall is in a position to come back even stronger and quicker than Dallas!
For more info on leasing commercial space:
Bart Davenport
First Century Development
214-674-7554
bart@fcdevelop.com
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