August 2011 Business Voice newsletter

SERVING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY SINCE 1955 • REPRESENTING 14,342 MEMBER EMPLOYEES

AUGUST 2011, VOLUME 8, NUMBER NUMBER 8

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“Something for Everyone!”

MORE NEWS INSIDE Improved Viewing of Business Voice - a real page turner!

Business Boot Camp Begins in September Chamber Night at the Fair Free County Fair Admission on Augustt 5th Webster University & ACC Brings Higher Ed to Castle Rock Cherokee Ranch & Castle Presents Firefall and Poco

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Castle Rock Chamber Offers A New Way to View Online News It’s a Real Page Turner!

Some of our readers may have already noticed a subtle, but hopefully significant change in the way the monthly Business Voice news magazine is viewed electronically.

In our efforts to make Chamber news-gathering as easy as possible, a viewing option that allows page turning has been introduced. Problems with opening the Business Voice weren’t encountered in our test run last month, but in some cases, you may find you have to “allow pop-ups,” before you can open it. The Business Voice is published the first business day of each month and an “e-card” is sent to remind members when each new publication is available.

The Chamber staff works hard to provide members with current and helpful information. And now, with its new page turning feature, we hope you will find it more convenient to read by flipping through the pages as easily as reading your favorite novel. We welcome your comments and suggestions regarding content, layout or any other aspect of this news publication.

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CEO Focus

2011~2012 Webster University to Launch Master’s Degree Cohort Program at Chamber Offices For the first time in Castle Rock’s history our business owners/ managers, employees and residents now have the opportunity to obtain a graduate degree through convenient face-to-face classroom studies available at the Chamber’s office. We have created a partnership with Webster University’s Denver Metropolitan Campus to offer an onsite cohort program for Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) and Master’s of Arts (MA) in Management & Leadership degrees.

Pam Ridler, CCE President/CEO

Beginning January 12, 2012, classes will be held on Thursday evenings, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., in the Chamber’s boardroom, 420 Jerry St. Both the MBA in Business Administration and the MA in Management & Leadership take eighteen months to complete, through five nine-week terms per year, culminating in a graduation ceremony June 2014.

This is a fabulous opportunity for our business community and residents to take advantage of furthering their education and staying close to home. Extending higher education opportunities has been a goal of the Chamber and the Castle Rock Economic Partnership and is one step closer in furthering our goal of creating a strong local economy.

Interested individuals are invited to attend an open house reception at the Chamber on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, from 6 to 7 p.m. Representatives from Webster University and the Chamber will be on hand to explain the programs in more detail and answer questions.

Sky Ridge Medical Center has partnered with Webster University to offer Masters of Healthcare Administration degrees, offering employees the convenience of advancing their education right at the workplace. As Chair of the Castle Rock Chamber, I am excited that we will be able to bring this same level of service and quality to the residents and business leaders of Castle Rock,” says Linda Watson, Director of Marketing & Public Affairs, Sky Ridge Medical Center.

Business Boot Camp Begins Third Year of Enhancing Business Growth September Social Event Provides Details to Interested Business Owners It is now more important than ever to get your business back into shape. Our Business Boot Camp will be kicking off soon! You can learn more about this program, which is in its third year, at a free social event on September 22nd 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Chamber. Take this opportunity to hear the details and meet other business owners who have gone through this program.

The Boot Camp is designed to help you prosper by assisting you in taking your business to the “next level”. Our focus is to support the ownership of small-to medium-sized businesses and analyze and learn key ways to grow your business. Crucial elements of “next level growth” will be measured in many ways – increased revenues and profits, added staff and workforce, acquisition of investment capital and community impact. Ultimately, these growth patterns depend on helping you strengthen your ability to impact your business. Call Pam so that she can help you with your business future.

Vision Igniting passion for business success and community prosperity

Mission

Core Competencies

Support and promote member businesses Be a “voice” to government Foster a livable community with positive growth Call us at 303.688.4597 or visit our website: CastleRock.org.

The official Castle Rock Chamber website offers relocation and school information, Business Directory

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Creating a Strong Local Economy Promoting the Community Advocating Political Action Developing Business Relationships Representing Business to Government

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Linda Watson Sky Ridge Medical Center

CHAIR-ELECT Aaron Barrick Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile, P.C.

TREASURER Pam Jenkins Castle Rock Bank

TREASURER-ELECT Wendy Nelson B2B CFO

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN Lisa Frizell Office of Douglas County Assessor

DIRECTORS Rand Clark Genesis Church/Random Productions Jim Diaz Community Media of Colorado Nino DiMatteo FirstBank - Douglas County Aaron Fritz Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus Brock Goodwin Mutual of Omaha Michael Likens gopixel design studios, inc.

Laurie Lewis CoWest Insurance Group Jim Mundle Douglas County Living Magazine Jim Riley Castle Rock Development Company Lori Swager Premier Pilates and Wellness Mike Tafoya Estrada Strategies Jaye Thompson Colorado Community Bank

EX-OFFICIO Pam Ridler, CCE President/CEO, Castle Rock Chamber Mayor Paul Donahue Town of Castle Rock Frank Gray President/CEO, Castle Rock EDC Sally Misare Town Clerk

CHAMBER STAFF Pam Ridler President/CEO pam@castlerock.org Diane Leduc Director of Marketing diane@castlerock.org Melissa Moroni Director of Programs melissa@castlerock.org Joanne Taylor Director of Membership joanne@castlerock.org Tammy Cratty Office Administrator tammy@castlerock.org Melissa Mares Communications Specialist mmares@castlerock.org Susan O’Malley Membership Account Executive susan@castlerock.org

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Eighth Castle Rock WineFest — A HUGE Success There is nothing better than an affirming testimonial when someone attends an event such as the annual Castle Rock WineFest! Thank you to Wendy, who wrote the following, and the many other visitors who took the time to praise the quality of the event and express their enjoyment.

“Jackie and I attended the Castle Rock WineFest… at The Grange in The Meadows in Castle Rock, Colorado and it was a blast! The day was just gorgeous, with a slight wind that kept it cooler. The crowds were fun and there was a lot to do!”

Successful as ever, this year’s wine festival consisted of more wineries, more retailers, more food booths and selection and a bigger venue to accommodate the growth of the festival. The WineFest grew in terms of vendors by 27%, 51 to 72 booths, and Wine for every taste quality features, for which this premier festival is known, included gifts of commemorative wine glasses and tote bags; valet parking; cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs; a wine check; smoking section with premium cigars for sale; sun tent and umbrella tables for lunch and complimentary water and crackers. Due to these and other amenities, WineFest is only one of five statewide sanctioned by the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board.

Cool Jazz

In addition to the more than 160 varieties of quality Colorado wine that one can potentially sample, cooking demonstrations by professional chefs provided culinary entertainment, not to mention to delicious sampling, for those in attendance. The musical stylings of the jazz ensemble, MoDaZz, completed the Grand Tasting Experience.

And don’t forget the pre-event pairings the week before the WineFest Grand Tasting. Select area restaurants and vineyards paired their wine and signature dishes for a dining experience that won’t soon be forgotten.

The Castle Rock WineFest is a great way to spend a summer evening with friends at a wine-paired dinner or a Grand Tasting afternoon with new friends while discovering a new favorite Colorado wine. Next year make it your favorite event!”

Hot demonstrations Memorable winemaker dinners with friends

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For further information, contact: Pam Ridler 303-688-4597 pam@castlerock.org castlerockeg.com

CHAMBER’S BUSINESS BOOT CAMP EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT TO TAKE YOUR BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

Business Boot Camp is for business owners who are well past the startup phase and need to revisit their business plans and marketing strategies, explore capital acquisition options, and develop a dedicated work team.

This is a rigorous executive leadership development program to keep you on track as your business grows. The training is provided over the course of seven sessions during which time you’ll also benefit from access to leader mentors and peer support.

Registration is open until August 31 to fill the slots in this prestigious annual program.

Space is strictly limited to ensure personalized attention. Participants will be selected based on the company’s growth potential.

For details and to apply online, go to castlerockeg.com and click the Boot Camp icon.

Business Boot Camp is offered exclusively for business owners who want to expand their businesses and learn from their peers and outside experts.

Eligibility Guidelines:

Topics:

• Your company must be in business three or more years • Your company must be physically located in Castle Rock

Creating a leadership culture Building a sales and marketing strategy

or nearby in Douglas County • Your company must have four or more employees

(including contractors) in addition to yourself Session Details: • Seven monthly sessions beginning October, 2011 • Location: Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce

Understanding financial reports Developing a financial dash board Using information technology and social media Building a winning team

420 Jerry Street •Tuition: $450

Open House: September 22, 5:30—7:00 p.m.

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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2011 5:00—7:00 PM

BAH Location: 701 Park Street One pass for Networking level, free for Ascent level and above $10 for Community Connection Events are 5-7:00 p.m.

GUESTS MUST HAVE ADMITTANCE PASS

Business Over Breakfast

January 13

Primrose School - Castle Rock FirstBank - Douglas County

May 13

Village Inn

June 30

H&M Transmission & Automotive H&M Collision & Auto Body

July 28

Woodlands Academy

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Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus Wholistic Healing Center of Castle Rock

June 15 Sky Ridge Medical Center

February 16 Imagine Center For the Visual & Performing Arts

July 13 Crystal Valley Ranch

March 17 Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile, P.C., Castle Rock EDC, White Construction Group McKilip & DiCiesare, CPAs

Free to Networking members and above, $10 for Community Connection members $20 for non-members.

Breakfasts are held Thursday mornings 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. unless indicated.

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January 16 Speed Raceway

April 8 Showcase After Hours May 18 Castle Rock Development Company The Grange in The Meadows

August 17 Patriot Enterprises, Inc. September 21 gopixel design studios, inc.

October 19 Cherokee Ranch & Castle November 16 Wells Fargo Bank December 7 Tana Dolce

One pass for Networking level, free for Ascent level and above $10 for Community Connection All events are 5-7 :00 p.m.

GUESTS MUST HAVE ADMITTANCE PASS

THANK YOU...

September 15 Key Bank October 13

Gregg Brown and Crystal Valley Ranch Development Company for hosting the July Business After Hours event.

JM Kitchen & Bath

The CVR Recreation Center and pool area set the tone for a summer poolside party with delicious hors d’ oeuvres.

Great networking was had by all!

Thank you to the staff of Woodlands Academy for hosting the July Business Over Breakfast networking event. Business owners enjoyed a catered hot breakfast while networking. Delores Williams, Woodlands administrator, welcomes a guest.

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August

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE Chamber Calendar

⁄ ROCK SOLID!

PRESIDENT’S LEVEL CASTLE ROCK BANK COMMUNITY MEDIA OF COLORADO SKY RIDGE MEDICAL CENTER

Tuesday 2nd Free Business Counseling (Chamber) Wednesday 3rd Free Business Counseling (Chamber) Leads Referral (El Parral) @ 11:30 am Fair Parade Meeting (Chamber) @ 1:30 pm

EXECUTIVE LEVEL

Thursday 4th Castle Rock Stars Membership Meeting (Chamber) @ 8:00 am Artfest Meeting (Chamber) @ 3:00 pm Ribbon Cutting DCF Guns @ 4:00 pm Chamber Night at the Fair (DC Fair Grounds) @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Friday 5th Castle Rock Economic Partners (EDC) @ 8:00 am Saturday 6th Douglas County Fair Parade (Downtown Castle Rock) @ 10:00 am Tuesday 9th Free Business Counseling (Chamber) The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am

BLACK HILLS ENERGY CASTLE ROCK ADVENTIST HEALTH CAMPUS DOUGLAS COUNTY LIVING MAGAZINE INTERMOUNTAIN RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION PINNACOL ASSURANCE

ENTREPRENEUR LEVEL CASTLE ROCK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FIRSTBANK - DOUGLAS COUNTY PATRIOT ENTERPRISES WELLS FARGO BANK

PREMIER LEVEL

Wednesday 10th Free Business Counseling (Chamber) Leadership Steering (Chamber) 7:30 am Tuesday 16th Free Business Counseling (Chamber) GIC Government Issues Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 7:30 am Wednesday 17th Free Business Counseling (Chamber) Community Leadership (Chamber) @ 11:30 am Leads Referral (El Parral) @ 11:30 am Business After Hours (Patriot Enterprises) @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Thursday 18th D.C. Community Foundation Board (TBD) @ 3:30 pm Ribbon Cutting Premier Designs (Chamber) @ 4:00 pm

ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD BLACK-EYED PEA BUBBLES LIQUOR WORLD CASTLE HOME CARE COWEST INSURANCE GROUP FOLKESTAD, FAZEKAS, BARRICK & PATOILE, P.C. GOPIXEL DESIGN STUDIOS, INC. KAISER PERMANENTE KEY BANK LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE MICHAEL’S AUTO BODY AND GLASS PLUMBLINE SERVICES, INC. WEBSTER UNIVERSITY

Tuesday 30th Free Business Counseling (Chamber) Wednesday 31st Free Business Counseling (Chamber) Business of the Month (Air Academy Federal Credit Union) @ 10:00 am

Friday 19th Castle Rock Economic Partners (EDC) @ 8:00 am Monday 22nd Castle Rock Economic Gardening Taskforce (Chamber) @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

TRAFFIC ALERT!

Tuesday 23rd Free Business Counseling (Chamber) The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am Wednesday 24th Free Business Counseling (Chamber) Thursday 25th Business Over Breakfast (Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus) @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am Board of Directors (Chamber) @ 11:30 am Castle Rock Chamber Business Voice

PHONE CALLS WALK-INS WEBSITE - MONTHLY VISITS

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Welcoming NEW MEMBERS G.J. Gardner - Douglas County Bob Nettleton (303) 660-4467 Home Builders

Perry Park Country Club Jeff Martin (303) 681-3305 7047 Perry Park Blvd.

Larkspur, CO 80118 perryparkcc.com Country Clubs, Golf Courses

Galiano Business Services Inc. Marilyn Galiano (303) 265-9217 2102 Saddleback Dr. Castle Rock, CO 80104 Accounting, Bookkeeping, Tax Return Preparation

Professional Computer Services Corey Forslund (720) 670-6527 4571 E. Andover Ave. Castle Rock, CO 80104 pcfix.us Computers - Networking, Computers Service & Repair

Homestead Solutions, Inc. David Hines (303) 565-7101 932 Coral Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80104 homesteaddouglascounty.com Handyman, Remodeling

Re/Max Alliance - Tom Calhoun Tom Calhoun (303) 663-9335 719 Wilcox St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 TheRealEstate4U.com Real Estate

Kaiser Permanente Castle Rock Medical Offices Amy Wood (303) 338-3800 4318 Trail Boss Dr. Castle Rock, CO 80104 kp.org Health & Wellness, Insurance - Health, Medical Clinic

Remote Bookkeeper, LLC Claire Headley (720) 248-7094 remote-bookkeeper.com Bookkeeping, Financial Advisor

Lewis Custom Painting Chad Lewis (720) 353-3324 Painting Contractors, Remodeling

TQ Photography Tracy Quintana (720) 851-8700 5332 Spur Cross Trail Parker, CO 80134 tq-photo.com Photographers

N Zone Sports Cherese Kapper (720) 951-2229 200 S. Wilcox St. Suite 233 Castle Rock, CO 80104 nzonesports.com Youth Sports

RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH

JUSTIN GURULE, GENERAL MANAGER 850 NEW MEMPHIS COURT CASTLE ROCK 303.663.1105

BEVERAGE SPONSOR

THE PEPSI BOTTLING COMPANY 3801 BRIGHTON BOULEVARD DENVER 80216

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STORAGE SPONSOR

PARK STREET/JERRY STREET STORAGE 1500 N. PARK STREET CASTLE ROCK 303.688.2242

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Celebrating ANNIVERSARIES

Business

# of Years

Douglas Elbert REALTOR Association

22 Years

Philip S. Miller Library - Douglas County Libraries

20 Years

Douglas County Clerk and Recorder

17 Years

Link Real Estate Group

13 Years

Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum

12 Years

Copperfalls Spa and Salon

12 Years

Castle Country Assisted Living

11 Years

Makkai Capital Management - Adam Makkai

10 Years

Campbell Chiropractic, Inc.

8 Years

AspenBio Pharma, Inc.

5 Years

Brooklyn Veterinary Clinic, Inc.

5 Years

BJ Enterprises Back Flow Testing & Repair

4 Years

CoWest Associates

4 Years

Reliv International

4 Years

Wend Colorado, LLP

4 Years

Best Buy - Parker

3 Years

JS Enterprises Professional Custom Landscaping - Design and Installation

3 Years

Business

# of Years

Send Out Cards - Ginny Wainright

3 Years

Uniscali

3 Years

VM Direct Colorado

3 Years

Bruce Taylor

2 Years

Castle Rock Mini Storage

2 Years

Colorado Pump Service & Supply Co.

2 Years

Carpet Connection

2 Years

Eagle One Financial, Inc.

2 Years

Guadalajara

2 Years

Overhead Door Co. of Colorado Springs

2 Years

AV-1 Inc. Home Theater

1 Year

Castle Rock Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

1 Year

Compu-Solutions

1 Year

GE Johnson Construction Company

1 Year

Jackson Hewitt

1 Year

KC Mortgage

1 Year

Pearle Vision Centers

1 Year

The Barn

1 Year

Dinner with the Firemen Joanne Taylor and her “gal pals” bid on a Dinner with the Firemen at this year’s Annual Banquet.

The dinner was served by firemen at the firehouse on July 28 and a wonderful time was had by all!

The firemen, turned chefs for the evening, were proclaimed “very nice.”

In addition to dinner, they gave a tour of the firehouse, inspection of the emergency vehicles and a ride in the fire truck! How fun!!!

A coin was tossed to determine who rode in the front and Joanne was the lucky winner!

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Promote Your Business Through Chamber Web Exposure...

The Castle Rock Chamber’s Web site is its primary tool to keep members informed and plugged into what is going on at the chamber and in the business community.

Site Statistics • 508 unique visitors daily • 6:26 minutes average visit duration • 21,739 monthly visits

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Rectangle Premium Banner 225 pixels wide By 182 pixels tall

AMBASSADORS CALENDAR MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY NETWORKING GROUPS CHAMBER PROGRAMS MEMBER NEWS

Logo & Link

Additional websites! castlerockeg.com, visitcastlerock.org

226 pixels wide By 58 pixels tall

Space available will be across the top of the website page.

Ad sizes: Quarterly Rates Single 90 x 240 pixels $40.00 Double 90 x 480 pixels $60.00 GUIDELINES: Quarterly, semi-annual and annual contracts only.

Payments: Auto debit program available on annual contracts (monthly deductions from business account), check or credit card for a minimum of a full quarter.

Ads: Must be sent to Susan O’Malley at susan@castlerock.org Ad formats: jpeg, gif or sws Max file size: 100kb Positioning is dependent on availability

Castle Rock Chamber Advertising: 303-688-4597 Ext. 310 Castle Rock Chamber Business Voice

Create thousands of impressions!

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Promote Your Business Through Chamber Communications...

The Business Voice is a primary tool to keep members informed and plugged into what is going on at the Chamber and in the business community. This publication provides a full month’s exposure to members and the community at large.

The Castle Rock Chamber’s Weekender, a member-based weekly newsletter, has information about current political, social, and community activities. Offers a focused market that can quickly respond to your message.

The Business Intelligence Report is distributed to Chamber members as a quick-read resource that provides business professionals with the latest strategies, trends, tips and news for today’s business. Each issue contains: Business strategies to help members run their businesses more effectively; News and research from today’s best business sources; Cutting-edge trends and legislation information to keep aware of the changing business climate; and The best ideas from business experts -ideas members can apply to their own businesses. The Business Intelligence Report is more than just another business publication — it makes it a primary reading source for business intelligence.

BUSINESS VOICE, WEEKENDER RATES & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE REPORT BUSINESS VOICE AD SALES AD SIZES

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THE WEEKENDER Serving the Business Community Since 1955 Castle Rock Chamber’s Weekly E-Newsletter!

WEEKENDER AD SALES TOP PAGE EXCLUSIVE POSITION

$1500 Annually

LINK & LOGO

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4X 12 X 24 X

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE REPORT AD SALES TOP PAGE EXCLUSIVE POSITION

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12X $350 (Below fold line) Banner size—not to exceed 20KB and should be in JPG, GIF, or

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Castle Rock Chamber Advertising: 303-688-4597 Ext. 310 Castle Rock Chamber Business Voice

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GUIDELINES: Additional frequencies available at discounted rates upon request.

Payments: Auto debit program (monthly deductions from business account), check or credit card for full quarter.

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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

Welcoming New Members

MW GOLDEN CONSTRUCTORS Recently Began Construction on a Design/build Fire System This project is an addition of a new fire suppression system throughout the Asbury Elementary School. Asbury was constructed in 1925 with additions in 1927 and 1947 and the only fire suppression that was added previously was in the basement cafeteria. This project incorporates tying into the existing fire line water supply to the building and adding a fire suppression system throughout the school. The need for gypsum board soffits is required in the hallways and corridors to hide the new piping. Also, painting of the exposed fire suppression piping, soffits and adjacent walls is required by DPS specifications.

Rates vary on new, used, and refinanced vehicles. 36 monthly payments of $289.00 per $10,000.00 borrowed at 2.49% APR on 2009 or newer vehicles.

No down payment required. Rates subject to change; other terms and rates available. Membership requirements apply. Loan must close by 8/31/’11 to be eligible for discount. We do business in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Federally insured by NCUA.

Kids Fair and Blood Drive to be held August 6th The Douglas Elbert REALTOR® Association (DERA) values its community and is creating new ways to show their support!

Immediately following the Douglas County Parade, DERA will kick off its first Kids Fair and Blood Drive from 11:00 to 3:00 p.m.

MW GOLDEN CONSTRUCTORS has been providing professional construction services throughout Colorado for over 26 years and has been providing educational construction services for the entire time and has constructed a large number of facilities for Denver Public Schools.

The Kids Fair, an annually-planned event, will offer a Bounce House, games, prizes, food and drinks, as well as finger printing by the Castle Rock Police Department and the Home Depot Kids Clinic! Come join us at 840 Kinner Street in Castle Rock (Next to Santiago’s) on August 6th.

Impact Promotionals, LLC is now Proforma Image Branding!

Kaiser Permanente Opens Medical Offices in Castle Rock Facility will offer comprehensive care with small town feel

Sue and Brett Turner of Impact Promotionals, LLC have recently joined the Proforma network, creating Proforma Image Branding in Castle Rock. The husband and wife team decided to join Proforma to offer brand and graphic communications solutions through promotional products, commercial printing services, business documents and eCommerce solutions.

“Proforma has opened a whole new world of possibilities for our business,” said Sue Turner, Co-Owner of Proforma Image Branding. “Now we are a ‘one stop shop.’ We create complete marketing campaigns that will put our customers above their competition.”

For more information about Proforma Image Branding, visit proforma.com/imagebranding.

Air Academy Federal Credit Union Offers Special Discount to Chamber Members In appreciation for being selected by the Castle Rock Chamber as the August Business of the Month, Air Academy Federal Credit Union would like to extend a special loan offer to Castle Rock Chamber members.

During the month of August, all Chamber members are eligible for a half percent discount on current car loan rates! Current rates are as low as 2.99% APR* so Chamber members could be eligible for rates as low as 2.49% APR. Simply mention this article to be eligible for the offer.

Visit the Castle Rock Branch at 714 D South Perry Street or call 800-223-1983 to learn how your next car purchase can be one of the lowest rates around. Loan rate discount also applies to refinancing non-AAFCU car loans *APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Rate dependent on creditworthiness.

Kaiser Permanente is pleased to announce the opening of its newest medical office building in Castle Rock, Colorado on Monday, August 1.

Located at 4318 Trail Boss Drive, the Castle Rock Medical Offices will be open to all Kaiser Permanente members in the Denver/Boulder and southern Colorado service areas.

The facility will offer primary care - (family medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics), dermatology, laboratory, pharmacy and radiology services - and employ approximately 40-50 health care professionals, including eight physicians.

The Castle Rock Medical Offices are part of Kaiser Permanente’s large-scale expansion plans for Colorado. Seeking to improve access to health care services to thousands of Coloradans, last year the health plan announced it would open five new medical office buildings in the next three years.

In addition, this fall, Kaiser Permanente will break ground on a new specialty medical office campus on Park Meadows Drive near the intersection of I-25 and Lincoln Avenue. The multi-specialty center will provide members with greater access and convenience to a variety of specialty services including gastroenterology, orthopedics, and out-patient surgery.

The multi-specialty center is expected to open by the end of 2013.

Kaiser’s medical office hours are 8:30am-5:30pm MondayFriday. To schedule an appointment, please call 303-3384545. For more Kaiser Permanente news, visit kp.org/ newscenter or follow us on twitter @kpcolorado or facebook.com/kpcolorado.

The Castle Rock Chamber welcomes Kaiser Permanente as one of its newest Chairman’s Circle members.

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AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH Chamber Ambassador The Ambassador Program is Sponsored by:

A 2011 Corporate Fair Parade Sponsor Ray Navarro

Ray has lived in Castle Rock for two and half years, having lived in Parker for the past 17. Ray joined the Castle Rock Chamber shortly after retiring from the United States Army where he served his country for 22 years as a Biomedical Engineer.

Ray joined the Chamber when he started his new business in the insurance industry and found that chamber membership was extremely beneficial for his business. \

Ray became an Ambassador shortly after becoming a Chamber member, when it became apparent that serving as an Ambassador allowed him to learn about businesses and meet new business people through “It is a great group of Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies, professionals that have Business After Hours, New become like extended Member Orientations, family.”

Chamber Leads Groups and Ray Navarro other Chamber-sponsored events.

After retiring from the insurance industry in July of 2010, Ray remains active in the Chamber and community and has continued his Ambassadorship.

Ray enjoys the closeness of small community you don't experience in large city environments.

The Ripple Project, Inc. JJ Dedmon Parker, CO 80134 (720) 883-8251

Since retiring, Ray enjoys travel, snow skiing and motorcycling.

Town & COUNTY FREE County Fair Admission all day Friday, Aug. 5 It’s Douglas County’s 150th Anniversary and the Board of County Commissioners - Jill Repella, Jack Hilbert, and Steve Boand - unveiled the County’s gift to the public - free County Fair general admission all day on Friday, August 5.

Welcoming all in Douglas County to join them for fun, entertainment and the great American tradition of the annual County Fair, the Board also invited the public to join them at the Fair for the official public celebration of the County’s 150th Anniversary, also on August 5, beginning at 12:30 at the Fairgrounds’ Indoor Arena.

Free General Admission includes two concerts; dog, horse and handler competitions; cricket races; FFA barn tours; Mutton Bustin’; the 4-H/FFA Jr. Livestock Sale; as well as viewing of all Open Class Displays.

Fair hours on August 5th are Noon until 11:30 p.m. Parking is free. The Douglas County Fair and Rodeo is located at 500 Fairgrounds Drive in Castle Rock. Free Fair general admission on August 5th does not include entry to ticketed events such as the PRCA Rodeo or carnival rides.

For additional information, visit douglascountyfairandrodeo.com

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“The Days of Balancing Colorado’s Budget on the Backs of Seniors Are Over” McNulty Announces House Will Not Suspend Senior Homestead Property Tax Exemption Recognizing that the state’s budget pictures is slowly improving, Speaker of the House Frank McNulty announced to the Colorado Commission on Aging that House Republicans will not support a suspension of the Senior Homestead Property Tax Exemption to balance the budget in 2012.

“The days of balancing Colorado’s budget on the backs of seniors are over,” said McNulty, RHighlands Ranch. “Tough budget times led to the suspension of the senior homestead exemption. That meant less money for seniors to spend on medicine and food during this economic crisis. This is money we can now get back to them.”

In 2000, Colorado voters added the senior homestead tax exemption to the state constitution. The amendment allows homeowners 65 and over who live in the same primary residence for 10 years to exempt 50 percent of a home’s market value of up to $200,000 from the property tax.

“House Republicans believe that the Greatest Generation has paid their due. It is time for us to respect our seniors and the will of Colorado voters as our state budget situation slowly improves,” said State Rep. Jon Becker, R-Fort Morgan, who is also a member of the Joint Budget committee. “By not suspending the homestead exemption, seniors who depend on a fixed income will have a little more money in their pockets. That means a lot during this recession.”

Today’s announcement comes only a day after McNulty spoke with the American Cancer Society that House Republicans will not vote to divert Amendment 35 dollars from cancer testing and research.

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“In 2012, we will have a responsible budget that reflects the will of the people. By not diverting cancer screening and research, more children will have health care, and more Coloradans will have access to affordable life saving cancer tests and treatments that they so badly need,” said Rep. Cindy Acree, R-Aurora.

Law Firm of Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile, P.C. Host Governor Hickenlooper and Senator Scheffel Folkestad Fazekas Barrick & Patoile, P.C. partners Jim Folkestad, Ernie Fazekas, Aaron Barrick and Marc Patoile, were pleased to host Governor Hickenlooper and Senator Scheffel for a Castle Rock Business Roundtable at their offices in Castle Rock in June.

Senator Scheffel arranged the meeting with citizens, business owners and employers to discuss economic recovery and growth. Many key leaders of business and the community were invited for this special event to discuss how to further stimulate Colorado’s economy.

Special thanks to Senator Mark Scheffel, State Senator and Republican Caucus Chairman, and Governor John Hickenlooper.

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