The Education Committee of the Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce would like to recognize the efforts of Jessika Zink as the 2017 Outstanding Educator. This award is designed to honor an educator who exemplifies creativity, enthusiasm, commitment and development of positive learning environment. Positive learning environments have proven to prepare students for success…
On Wednesday, July 26, 2017 the Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce Education Committee and Rolla Books & Toys presented Laura Brown, Director of Rolla Parents as Teachers, with 100 books valued at $743.56. Books and donations were collected in May and June; with Rolla Books & Toys as a partner, selling the recommended books…
There’s no better way to develop leadership skills than to practice, practice, practice. That is exactly what Dathan Mickem and Wyatt Parks, students at Rolla Junior High School, did while recently attending the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Leadership in Practice program. These students joined more than 120 high school students who were…
With roots that date back to 1930, Williams, Robinson, Rigler & Buschjost, P.C. is a full-service law firm that delivers exceptional representation to clients in the south-central Missouri area. Their lawyers handle all types of legal challenges and are focused on delivering the best possible results to the region’s individuals, families and businesses. Located in…
The Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce’s military relations committee, Phelps for the Fort, will once again host a community BBQ to raise awareness of the FLW Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA). We would like to invite the public to join us on Thursday, June 1 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the…
The Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to attend the 2017 Memorial Day Service that will be held on Monday, 29 at 10:00 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Park (Southview Drive). Local organizations will present memorial wreaths during the program. Our guest speaker will be Cpt. Robert L. Schwaneke, SC, USN,…
For the third year, the RACC Education Committee has teamed up with Rolla Books & Toys to host a book drive for Parents as Teachers from May 17-June 21. During the drive, new books can be purchased at Rolla Books & Toys at a 20% discount. A list of recommended books can be found…
In celebration of Small Business Week (April 29-May 5), the Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce has put together a few events to both educate small business owners and encourage the community as a whole to shop local. Shop Local Punch Card For every $10 you spend at participating businesses from April 29-May 5, you…
Mark your calendars for the 7th annual Small Business Saturday that will be celebrated in Rolla on Saturday, November 26. On this day, consumers can play a part in supporting our local economy and small business owners by shopping and dining local businesses. By shopping local and small, the majority of the money…
In 1890, Joseph Glik had the idea of selling top-quality merchandise from a horse-drawn wagon in rural areas of Missouri and Iowa. His reputation for customer service came to be as renowned as his affordable prices. Since that time, most every other retailer of the day has long since disappeared. Today, not only does Glik’s…