<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>Rockwall Chamber</title>
	<atom:link href="http://rockwallchamber.org/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://rockwallchamber.org</link>
	<description></description>
	<lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:42:38 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1</generator>
		<item>
		<title>Cole Mountain Feed Store Ribbon Cutting</title>
		<link>http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/cole-mountain-feed-store-ribbon-cutting</link>
		<comments>http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/cole-mountain-feed-store-ribbon-cutting#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rockwall Chamber</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Chamber News & Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ribbon Cuttings]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://rockwallchamber.org/?p=1098</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Rockwall Chamber of Commerce welcomes Cole Mountain Feed Store! Cole Mountain Feed Store served a wide variety of food, including barbecue, steak, salads, chicken fried steak, brisket and fried chicken. Located at 1407 S Goliad St, Suite B, Rockwall, TX 75087]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1099" title="DSCN1525" src="http://rockwallchamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/DSCN1525-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" />The Rockwall Chamber of Commerce welcomes Cole Mountain Feed Store!</p>
<p>Cole Mountain Feed Store served a wide variety of food, including barbecue, steak, salads, chicken fried steak, brisket and fried chicken.</p>
<p>Located at 1407 S Goliad St, Suite B, Rockwall, TX 75087</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/cole-mountain-feed-store-ribbon-cutting/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Bodyworks Therapeutic Massage Ribbon Cutting</title>
		<link>http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/bodyworks-therapeutic-massage-ribbon-cutting</link>
		<comments>http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/bodyworks-therapeutic-massage-ribbon-cutting#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:55:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rockwall Chamber</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Chamber News & Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ribbon Cuttings]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://rockwallchamber.org/?p=1095</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Rockwall Chamber of Commerce welcomes Bodyworks Therapeutic Massage! Whether you need chronic pain management or just a soothing and relaxing break from a stressful day, you should treat yourself to a session of total comfort, relaxation, and rejuvenation in a charming, quiet and serene environment set to soft music. The Benefits Of Massage are undeniable. What [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1096" title="DSCN1528" src="http://rockwallchamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/DSCN1528-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" />The Rockwall Chamber of Commerce welcomes Bodyworks Therapeutic Massage!</p>
<p>Whether you need chronic pain management or just a soothing and relaxing break from a stressful day, you should treat yourself to a session of total comfort, relaxation, and rejuvenation in a charming, quiet and serene environment set to soft music.</p>
<p>The Benefits Of Massage are undeniable.</p>
<p>What exactly are the benefits of receiving massage or bodywork treatments? Useful for all of the conditions listed below and more, massage can:</p>
<ul>
<li>Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.</li>
<li>Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays.</li>
<li>Ease medication dependence.</li>
<li>Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defense system.</li>
<li>Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.</li>
<li>Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.</li>
<li>Improve the condition of the body’s largest organ—the skin.</li>
<li>Increase joint flexibility.</li>
<li>Lessen depression and anxiety.</li>
<li>Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.</li>
<li>Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.</li>
<li>Reduce postsurgery adhesions and swelling.</li>
<li>Reduce spasms and cramping.</li>
<li>Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.</li>
<li>Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller.</li>
<li>Relieve migraine pain.</li>
</ul>
<p>Visit our website at <a href="http://bodyworkstherapy.net/" target="_blank">http://bodyworkstherapy.net</a><br />
Or call: <a title="972-771-6001" href="tel:972-771-6001">972-771-6001</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/bodyworks-therapeutic-massage-ribbon-cutting/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Nothing Bundt Cakes Ribbon Cutting</title>
		<link>http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/nothing-bundt-cakes-ribbon-cutting</link>
		<comments>http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/nothing-bundt-cakes-ribbon-cutting#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:45:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rockwall Chamber</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Chamber News & Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ribbon Cuttings]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://rockwallchamber.org/?p=1092</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Rockwall Chamber of Commerce welcomes Nothing Bundt Cakes! In 1997, long-time friends Dena Tripp and Debra Shwetz joined forces and fulfilled their life long dream of becoming entrepreneurs. For six months, Tripp and Shwetz worked to perfect their bundt cake recipe with the result being the mouth-watering Nothing Bundt Cakes. Made fresh daily using only [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1093" title="003" src="http://rockwallchamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/003-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" />The Rockwall Chamber of Commerce welcomes Nothing Bundt Cakes!</p>
<p>In 1997, long-time friends Dena Tripp and Debra Shwetz joined forces and fulfilled their life long dream of becoming entrepreneurs. For six months, Tripp and Shwetz worked to perfect their bundt cake recipe with the result being the mouth-watering Nothing Bundt Cakes. Made fresh daily using only the finest ingredients available, Nothing Bundt Cakes combine great taste, nostalgic design and creative merchandising to appeal not only to the taste buds but to all five senses.</p>
<p>Having undergone re-branding efforts in 2006 with Lunabrands, the resulting image and marketing strategy have resulted in a modern yet nostalgic Nothing Bundt Cakes brand that appeals to all age groups who love great cake coupled with a slice of wit. In addition to Bundt cakes, Nothing Bundt Cakes is rolled out a new retail line of t-shirts and baby clothing whimsically titled and in keeping with the core product line. &#8220;Cute As A Bundt&#8217;on&#8221; and &#8220;Baby&#8217;s Got Bundt&#8221; are just a few of the tag lines that will appear on the baby clothing line. The stores also feature unique, timeless gifts that complement their product line such as nostalgic aprons, cake plates and platters and more.</p>
<p>Nothing Bundt Cakes are available in single serving &#8220;Bundtlets&#8221; and also are available in larger sizes depending on the group of people being served. Perfect for every occasion, Nothing Bundt Cakes make great gifts or treats for the holidays, anniversaries, birthdays, baby showers and more. Customized corporate orders can be fulfilled by request. Nothing Bundt Cakes flavors include: Chocolate Chocolate Chip, White White Chocolate, Red Velvet, White Chocolate Raspberry, Carrot, Lemon, Marble, Cinnamon Swirl and Pecan Praline. Each month a new cake flavor is offered to &#8217;round-out&#8217; the choices.</p>
<p>Located at 1035 E. I-30 Ste 101 Rockwall, Texas 75087<br />
Phone <a title="214-771-3333" href="tel:214-771-3333">214-771-3333</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/nothing-bundt-cakes-ribbon-cutting/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>19th Annual Taste of Rockwall and Business Expo</title>
		<link>http://rockwallchamber.org/press-releases/19th-annual-taste-of-rockwall-and-business-expo</link>
		<comments>http://rockwallchamber.org/press-releases/19th-annual-taste-of-rockwall-and-business-expo#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:39:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rockwall Chamber</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://rockwallchamber.org/?p=1085</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, April 19th 2012 the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will host the Taste of Rockwall and Business Expo at Rockwall High School from 5:30 p.m. &#8211; 9:00 p.m. Food, fun, entertainment and businesses will highlight this wonderful evening. This event is designed to be part business-to-business and business-to-general public networking and part social. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On Thursday, April 19th 2012 the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will host the Taste of Rockwall and Business Expo at Rockwall High School from 5:30 p.m. &#8211; 9:00 p.m.</p>
<p>Food, fun, entertainment and businesses will highlight this wonderful evening. This event is designed to be part business-to-business and business-to-general public networking and part social. This event seems to accomplish both by providing an “open feel” in the gymnasiums where the Business Expo is held supporting casual one-on-one discussions with Rockwall-area businesses and services representing approximately 85 companies. Year after year exhibitors and attendees alike enjoy the enthusiastic, business-friendly atmosphere of the Expo, along with the conversational and social event of the tasting experience. Approximately 30 local restaurants and dining establishments will showcase their delicious cuisine from South and Central American favorites to Asain, Italian and American along with satisfying your &#8216;sweet tooth&#8217; with select bakers.</p>
<p>The goal of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo and Taste of Rockwall is to highlight businesses, dining establishments, products and services to approximately 2000 attendees from the Rockwall County and beyond! Other highlights surrounding the event will be “The &#8216;Best of the Best” awards to be judged in various categories on both the Business Expo and Taste of Rockwall setting. “Best of Show”, “Most Fun”, “Best Staff”, “Most Innovative”, “Best Giveaway” are just some of the categories that will be judged and highlighted.</p>
<p>Advance tickets are $10.00 per adult and $4.00 for children 5-12 years. $12.00 for adults and $5.00 for children at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, online at <a title="TasteofRockwall" href="http://RockwallChamber.org/TasteofRockwall">TasteofRockwall</a>, Alliance Bank, American National Bank, Community Bank, Horizon Car Wash and Toyota of Rockwall .</p>
<h3>Don&#8217;t Forget about a Raffle Ticket &#8211; &#8216;STAYCATION FOR 2!&#8217;</h3>
<p><strong>STAYCATION FOR 2</strong> &#8211; A complete package for two can be yours! Package includes one night stay at Hilton Bella Harbor including breakfast the next morning; dinner at Gloria&#8217;s ; Sail with Scott cruise and a picnic backpack from KE Cellars which includes two wine glasses and a gift certificate for wine and/or cheese for the cruise. This package is valued at approximately $500. Take a chance!</p>
<p><strong>About the Chamber</strong></p>
<p>The mission of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is to represent, promote, and recruit with professionalism, courtesy and integrity. The chamber is here to meet the needs of the business members, while providing leadership on issues which impact the economy and supporting efforts to improve the quality of life for all who live, work and do business in the Rockwall area. For more information on the Chamber please contact Dana K Macalik; President <a title="dana@rockwallchamber.org" href="mailto:dana@rockwallchamber.org">dana@rockwallchamber.org</a> or <a title="(972) 771-5733" href="tel:972-771-5733">(972) 771-5733</a>.</p>
<blockquote><p>Make plans to attend this popular, productive, and well attended event and meet and greet businesses for your home and community and savor the flavors of Rockwall tastes.</p></blockquote>
<p>Businesses interested in reserving exhibitor space to display their company&#8217;s product or service should call Paula Kerr at the Chamber office <a title="(972) 771-5733" href="tel:972-771-5733">(972) 771-5733</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://rockwallchamber.org/press-releases/19th-annual-taste-of-rockwall-and-business-expo/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Action Coach Ribbon Cutting</title>
		<link>http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/action-coach-ribbon-cutting</link>
		<comments>http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/action-coach-ribbon-cutting#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:52:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rockwall Chamber</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Chamber News & Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ribbon Cuttings]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://rockwallchamber.org/?p=1082</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Rockwall Chamber of Commerce welcomes Action Coach! ActionCOACH is a team of committed, positive and successful people who are always striving to be balanced, integral and honest. We will work within our &#8220;14 Points of Culture&#8221; to make sure that everyone who touches, or is touched by the ActionCOACH team, will benefit greatly and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1083" title="Action Coach Ribbon Cutting" src="http://rockwallchamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Action-Coach-Ribbon-Cutting-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" />The Rockwall Chamber of Commerce welcomes Action Coach!</p>
<p>ActionCOACH is a team of committed, positive and successful people who are always striving to be balanced, integral and honest. We will work within our &#8220;14 Points of Culture&#8221; to make sure that everyone who touches, or is touched by the ActionCOACH team, will benefit greatly and in some way move closer to becoming the person they want to be or achieve the goals they want to achieve.</p>
<p>We will always work in &#8220;co-opetition&#8221; with all those who believe they are in competition with us. We are in the business of &#8220;Edutainment.&#8221; We will educate ourselves, our clients and all those whom we work with, while we entertain them and create a fun learning environment. We will educate our clients in world-class marketing and business development techniques using audio, video, CD&#8217;s, other technologies and simple workbooks, workshops and seminar formats.</p>
<p>Our products and services will be of the highest quality, value for money and, whether sourced from within the company or externally, will always add the most value and use the latest and most effective training methodologies available.</p>
<p>ActionCOACH clients, whether they be small, medium or large in size, will have a desire to have us help them in achieving their goals and be able to take on Our Commitment to them by returning their Commitment to ActionCOACH. They will be forward thinking, willing to learn and grow, and be willing to work as a team player in the development of an organization of &#8220;people.&#8221;</p>
<p>Our clients will be selected more on attitude than size and they will want to deal with us because we understand people are important, systems should run a company, we offer the most practical, most applicable and fastest strategies on growth, and most importantly, because we mean what we say. We will give people back their spirit and freedom through business development.</p>
<p>Visit <a href="http://www.actioncoach.com/">http://www.actioncoach.com</a> or call Trey Finley at <a href="tel:972-979-3761">972-979-3761</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/action-coach-ribbon-cutting/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>January 2012 Runner Up</title>
		<link>http://rockwallchamber.org/runner-up-ambassador-of-the-month/january-2012-runner-up</link>
		<comments>http://rockwallchamber.org/runner-up-ambassador-of-the-month/january-2012-runner-up#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:15:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rockwall Chamber</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Runner Up Ambassador of the Month]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://rockwallchamber.org/?p=1080</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[To be announced soon.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To be announced soon.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://rockwallchamber.org/runner-up-ambassador-of-the-month/january-2012-runner-up/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>January 2012 Ambassador of the Month</title>
		<link>http://rockwallchamber.org/ambassador-of-the-month/january-2012-ambassador-of-the-month</link>
		<comments>http://rockwallchamber.org/ambassador-of-the-month/january-2012-ambassador-of-the-month#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:55:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rockwall Chamber</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ambassador of the Month]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://rockwallchamber.org/?p=1071</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sheila Hair &#8211; My Computer Guy We have been in business since 1996 serving small to mid-sized businesses and residential customers in Rockwall, Rowlett, Royse City, Terrell, Poetry, Garland, Richardson, Plano, Dallas, North Dallas and the surrounding communities. We will handle the purchase, setup, maintenance, upgrade and day to day systems and network operations for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-288" title="Sheila-Hair" src="http://rockwallchamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Sheila-Hair.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="313" /></p>
<h2>Sheila Hair &#8211; My Computer Guy</h2>
<p>We have been in business since 1996 serving small to mid-sized businesses and residential customers in Rockwall, Rowlett, Royse City, Terrell, Poetry, Garland, Richardson, Plano, Dallas, North Dallas and the surrounding communities.</p>
<p>We will handle the purchase, setup, maintenance, upgrade and day to day systems and network operations for your office and your home. We also will assist you with your software license compliance as well as computer and network security.</p>
<p>My Computer Guy® is your one-stop shop for all your computer and network related purchases. We specialize in equipment from Dell and can obtain equipment from HP, Toshiba or any of the brand named computer/networking companies.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://rockwallchamber.org/ambassador-of-the-month/january-2012-ambassador-of-the-month/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Perla&#8217;s Kitchen Ribbon Cutting</title>
		<link>http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/perlas-kitchen-ribbon-cutting</link>
		<comments>http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/perlas-kitchen-ribbon-cutting#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:20:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rockwall Chamber</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Chamber News & Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ribbon Cuttings]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://rockwallchamber.org/?p=1018</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Rockwall Chamber of Commerce welcomes Perla&#8217;s Kitchen! At Perla’s Kitchen we are committed to bringing you the best cuisine Rockwall has to offer. At the core of our creations, there is a strong need to deliver fresh, tasting food that will reverberate long after our guests have consumed it. Located at 2455 Ridge Road, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1019" title="Perla's Kitchen Ribbon Cutting" src="http://rockwallchamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/perlaskitchen-224x300.jpg" alt="" width="224" height="300" />The Rockwall Chamber of Commerce welcomes Perla&#8217;s Kitchen!</p>
<p>At Perla’s Kitchen we are committed to bringing you the best cuisine Rockwall has to offer. At the core of our creations, there is a strong need to deliver fresh, tasting food that will reverberate long after our guests have consumed it.</p>
<p>Located at 2455 Ridge Road, #149 Rockwall, TX 75087</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/perlas-kitchen-ribbon-cutting/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Credit Union of Texas Ribbon Cutting</title>
		<link>http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/credit-union-of-texas-ribbon-cutting</link>
		<comments>http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/credit-union-of-texas-ribbon-cutting#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:46:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rockwall Chamber</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Chamber News & Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ribbon Cuttings]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://rockwallchamber.org/?p=1015</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Rockwall Chamber of Commerce welcomes Credit Union of Texas! Since 1931, Credit Union of Texas has been committed to treating our members like they own the place—because they do! We offer convenient access to a wide range of products and the friendliest service. We are pleased to be your financial partner and to support this community. Join [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1016" title="Credit Union of Texas Ribbon Cutting" src="http://rockwallchamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/DSCN1518-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" />The Rockwall Chamber of Commerce welcomes Credit Union of Texas!</p>
<p>Since 1931, Credit Union of Texas has been committed to treating our members like they own the place—because they do! We offer convenient access to a wide range of products and the friendliest service.</p>
<p>We are pleased to be your financial partner and to support this community. <a href="http://www.cuoftexas.org/join.html" target="_blank">Join us</a> today and discover the <a href="http://www.cuoftexas.org/cuadvantage.html" target="_blank">credit union difference</a>.</p>
<p>Located at 2914 Ridge Road, Rockwall, TX 75087</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/credit-union-of-texas-ribbon-cutting/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>maurices Presents Check for $500 in Nate Oxford’s Name</title>
		<link>http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/maurices-presents-check-for-500-in-nate-oxfords-name</link>
		<comments>http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/maurices-presents-check-for-500-in-nate-oxfords-name#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:33:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rockwall Chamber</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Chamber News & Events]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://rockwallchamber.org/?p=999</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[While there are several great nonprofits in this community, there&#8217;s one that stands out in the hearts of maurices&#8217; customers. In honor of the The Plaza at Rockwall store&#8217;s one-year anniversary, customers were asked to vote for their favorite charity, with the top vote-getter receiving a $500 gift from maurices. The responses were tallied and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1003" title="nate_oxford2" src="http://rockwallchamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/nate_oxford2.jpg" alt="" width="570" height="380" />While there are several great nonprofits in this community, there&#8217;s one that stands out in the hearts of maurices&#8217; customers. In honor of the The Plaza at Rockwall store&#8217;s one-year anniversary, customers were asked to vote for their favorite charity, with the top vote-getter receiving a $500 gift from maurices.</p>
<p>The responses were tallied and the winner is Nate Oxford, a 5 yr. old cancer patient from Rockwall. The money will go to the playroom at Cook&#8217;s Childrens Medical Center in Fort Worth where he has been in treatment for a rare form of brain cancer. Nate and his family were on hand Wednesday morning to present the check to a hospital representative at maurices on I-30.</p>
<p>For over three years, Nate, now 6 years old, has undergone a barrage of sugeries, chemotherapy and radiation treatments for his condition. He has had over 30 blood transfusions and a bone marrow transplant with cells donated by his older brother Jake. Though his prognosis remains uncertain, his spirits remain high and determination is evident in his face. In a Facebook posting in 2009, his father Wes posted, &#8220;I have never witnessed anyone with such a will to live.&#8221;</p>

<a href='http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/maurices-presents-check-for-500-in-nate-oxfords-name/attachment/check' title='check'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://rockwallchamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/check-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="check" title="check" /></a>
<a href='http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/maurices-presents-check-for-500-in-nate-oxfords-name/attachment/group' title='group'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://rockwallchamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/group-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="group" title="group" /></a>
<a href='http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/maurices-presents-check-for-500-in-nate-oxfords-name/attachment/nate_oxford' title='nate_oxford'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://rockwallchamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/nate_oxford-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="nate_oxford" title="nate_oxford" /></a>
<a href='http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/maurices-presents-check-for-500-in-nate-oxfords-name/attachment/nate_oxford2' title='nate_oxford2'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://rockwallchamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/nate_oxford2-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="nate_oxford2" title="nate_oxford2" /></a>
<a href='http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/maurices-presents-check-for-500-in-nate-oxfords-name/attachment/nate_oxford3' title='nate_oxford3'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://rockwallchamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/nate_oxford3-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="nate_oxford3" title="nate_oxford3" /></a>
<a href='http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/maurices-presents-check-for-500-in-nate-oxfords-name/attachment/nate_read' title='nate_read'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://rockwallchamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/nate_read-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="nate_read" title="nate_read" /></a>
<a href='http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/maurices-presents-check-for-500-in-nate-oxfords-name/attachment/oxford_brothers' title='oxford_brothers'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://rockwallchamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/oxford_brothers-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="oxford_brothers" title="oxford_brothers" /></a>
<a href='http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/maurices-presents-check-for-500-in-nate-oxfords-name/attachment/oxford_group' title='oxford_group'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://rockwallchamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/oxford_group-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="oxford_group" title="oxford_group" /></a>
<a href='http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/maurices-presents-check-for-500-in-nate-oxfords-name/attachment/wes_oxford' title='wes_oxford'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://rockwallchamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/wes_oxford-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="wes_oxford" title="wes_oxford" /></a>

<p>Nate currently attends kindergarten at Pullen Elementary, where his mother Jackie teaches full time. She is helped at home by her mom, whom the boys call &#8220;Sugar Mamma&#8221;. Outside the family, the community has rallied over the last few years with fund raisers and events to build awareness of his disease. According to Wes, &#8220;The response from all over has been incredible.&#8221; About maurices, Jackie wrote, &#8220;What a great charity and example your business is to the community. Thank you for allowing him to be part of this!&#8221;</p>
<p>Readers can keep up with Nate&#8217;s progress through his <a title="Pray for Nate Oxford" href="http://www.prayfornateoxford.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and <a title="Pray for Little Nate Facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/prayforlittlenate/" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>.</p>
<p>About maurices</p>
<p>maurices is a national retail clothing chain that offers everything young women need to fill their closets with the latest trends for school, work, evenings out and evenings in. In sizes 1-24, the store carries exclusive maurices brands of Studio Y and Wear @ Work, plus some of the best-known brands in denim, including Silver®. For store information and to shop online, visit <a title="maurices" href="http://maurices.com" target="_blank">maurices.com</a>.</p>
<p>by Bob Lewis &#8211; <a title="Original Post on PlanetRockwall.com" href="http://planetrockwall.com/news/article/nate_oxford_presents_check_for_500" target="_blank">Planet Rockwall</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://rockwallchamber.org/chamber-news-and-events/maurices-presents-check-for-500-in-nate-oxfords-name/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>

