by Central Federal Take a moment to remember back to the days when you were a kid planning for summer vacation. It was so easy back then, wasn’t it? Your parents made all the plans and you had a good three months of stress-free time on your hands. Today, things are different. You’re the one…
by Michele Kelsaw, MK Legal Planning Happy Tax Day everyone! I have not yet met anyone who wants to give Uncle Sam more money than is he is legally due. With proper legal planning, most of us can avoid giving Uncle Sam an inheritance when we die. Good News #1: There is no…
Today we are celebrating our Executive Director’s 20 year work anniversary! Stevie Kearse started with the Rolla Chamber of Commerce in March 1999 and has seen a lot of changes over the years. The Chamber would not be what it is today without her leadership, enthusiasm and commitment to the membership and the community. Congratulations,…
by Central Federal Let’s face it – we all want to save money for one reason or another. Maybe we want to build up a nest egg, save for that dream vacation abroad, purchase a new car, or simply work toward living a debt-free life. We all have good intentions, but sometimes we get distracted…
by Michelle Kelsaw, MK Legal Planning Ever wish you could change your name or use a pen name? Ever joke around with your friends about having an alter ego? Well, your business can and at times should have an alter ego or maybe two. Branding is a hot topic right now in the entrepreneurial world. …
by Taisia Gordon, Event & Communications Coordinator The Rolla Chamber of Commerce offers a wide range of events and networking opportunities each year. We want to offer you, our members, every chance to connect with others and grow your business. In 2019 we will continue with all of our popular events like the monthly business…
By Angie Tutterrow, By Design Media Facebook is still a powerful marketing tool. If you compare it to every other social platform out there, Facebook is still the biggest. It now has over 2 billion monthly active users and over 1 billion daily active users. And they grew to this size within the span of…
Why Should I Host or Attend a Ribbon Cutting? by Robin Southern, Membership Director As a new member or existing member of the Chamber of Commerce you might ask, “Why would I want to host or attend a ribbon cutting”? Traditionally the cutting of a ribbon symbolizes a fresh start, as a new business or…
Businesses Beware – Scammers are Everywhere by Stevie Kearse, RACC Executive Director Each day, business owners are working hard for the money. You focus on your products, customer service, ways to gain more customers and so much more. While you are focusing on growing your business, someone is out there focusing on taking your money! …
by Dilek Acar, Acar Real Estate Inc. The 2018 real estate market was a successful season for many sellers and buyers. I have always told my clients that the best time for listing and selling your home in the Rolla area is February through July. The key to selling your home as quickly as possible…
