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25th Annual Colorado Artfest at Castle Rock September 6 & 7 Downtown Castle Rock
2014 Commemorative Print Featured Artist: Janelle Lindley
25th Annual Colorado Artfest at Castle Rock The weekend after Labor Day, the Castle Rock Chamber hosts a juried fine arts show with artists from across the country. Delight in the artistic impressions of more than 170 artists from across the country. Continual live main stage entertainment, featuring popular musicians, will provide a complimentary backdrop to this year’s program. We will also feature strolling entertainers, the Artfest Store; a silent auction; food and beverage vendors sure to tantalize your taste buds and an Imagination Zone for children. There is something for everyone at the Colorado Artfest at Read more pg. 4 Castle Rock. Read more on pg 20.
Your Chamber Promoting the Community.
This Issue CEO Focus P.2 New VisitCastleRock Website P.4 Clarification for Special Election P. 6 Upcoming Engagement Events P.7 August & Sept. Calendars P. 8/9 Chamber’s Mobile App P.10 What Marketing Plan? P. 14 3TT & Biz Builder Trainings P.15 Leadership Class Announced P.21
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CEO Focus Check it out—Chamber increases high tech presence In today’s challenging business environment you need more tools than ever to connect with new customers and grow your business. At the Castle Rock Chamber, high tech and high touch go hand-in-hand; which is evident with these three new offerings. Castle Rock—Your Hometown in the West. The n ew and improved www.VisitCastleRock.org website is your one stop Pam Ridler, CCE resource for “All Things Castle Rock”. Use Castle Rock as Castle Rock Chamber your guests’ home base and plan their day trips. Planning an President/CEO event? Make sure you check out our venues section. I bet you thought you knew our community, get out and play in Castle Rock, your options are endless. Want to know where to go for dinner or your options for a fun entertaining evening? Check us out. Always wondering why you didn’t know about that community event until it was too late; subscribe to our events calendar and never miss another event! Another idea, help your customers by adding this link to your business website—b e a great resource to your clients. Castle Rock Chamber Goes Mobile! With the growing need to be constantly connected, the Chamber h as recognized the importance of providing its members with the accessibility to our services while "on-the-go". Stay connected by utilizing the Chambers n ew mobile app that is available at no cost for both iPhone and Android users. This new app offers a number of new features, specifically created as a member ben efit, including a searchable, on-the-go member directory, a built in QR code reader, and member-to-member coupons. Additionally, the app includes a list of upcoming events, business/committee meetings and a Ch amber photo gallery. Download our new mobile app on your app store, search CR Chamber. Never Stop Learning with On-line Trainings. We understand that our member businesses are operating in a fast-paced work environment and can’t always send every employee out for essential training. As part of our efforts to improve business r esources for our members, the Chamb er is now offering an online training web shop in addition to our current on-site training modules. Thanks to a partnership with Coggno.com, the premier Internet source for thousands of online training courses that businesses can access an ytime, anywhere. Now member businesses can utilize online courses to create a well-trained, knowledgeable workforce in an efficient, convenient and cost-effective manner; and courses can be accessed at computer workstations, as w ell as from home computers, tablets and even smart phones. All that’s need ed is an Internet connection and a desire to learn. The new online trainings will offer over 1,000 options to our local employers with the convenience of expanding their knowledge at the office or at home. You will be able to view and track your employees’ progress and measure their knowledge and comprehension. For more information, contact Judy@castlerock.org. Thank you to our technology gurus: Michael Likens, gopixel design studio; Golden Goodwin, goSocial Douglas County and Melissa Mares, Castle Rock Chamber.
Executive Committee Mike Tafoya, Chairman Estrada Strategies-DT C Elyse McNulty, Chair-E lect Kaiser Pe rmanente John Cona, Treasure r ACME Brick Aaron Fort, Treasure r-Elect Eakins Fort Company P.C. Michael Likens, Immediate Past Chair gopixel Design Studios Directors Heather Browning Colonial Benefit Group Nino DiMatteo Firstbank of Douglas County Todd Folkenbe rg Castle Rock Adventist Hospital Brooke Fox
Colorado Agriculture Leadership Foundation (C.A.L.F.)
Jill Garbe r Arapahoe Comm unity College Golden Goodwin gosocial Douglas County Bernie Gree nberg Kokish & Goldmanis, P.C. Nadine Kirk RE/MAX Alliance John Manka 1Stop Tire & Auto Gina Masterson Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick, & Patoile P.C. Kellie Schable Best Weste rn Plus Linda Watson Sky Ridge Medical Cente r Tom Waymire Castle Rock Bank Ex Officio Mayor Paul Donahue –Town of Castle Rock Frank Gray, President/ CEO Castle Rock Economic Development Council Sally Misare, Town Clerk –Town of Castle Rock Pam Ridle r, Pres ident & CEO-Chambe r Chamber Staff Pam Ridle r, President& CEO Pam@castlerock.org Melissa Mares, Director of Communications Mmares@castlerock.org Alicia Early, Membership Developme nt Dir. Alicia@castle rock.org Tammy Hernandez, Office Administra tor Tammy@castlerock.org John Woodrick, Event Manager John@castle rock.org Sonia Waugh, Visitor Center Coordina tor Sonia@castlerock.org Dewey Burton, Membership Investment Rep. Dewey@castlerock.org Alyson Scatton, Membership Investment Rep. Alyson@castlerock.org Carrie Buchan, LDC and YEA! Program Mgr clbuchan.co@gmail.com
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Judy Woodley, CREG Program Mgr Judy@castlerock.org
President Level
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors!
Executive Level
Premier Level Arapahoe Community College Douglas County Libraries Estrada Strategies, DTC Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile, P.C. gopixel design studios, inc. Kaiser Permanente MedVed Autoplex Castle Rock Mywedding.com
Entrepreneur Level
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Olinger-Dignity Memorial One Clear Choice Garage Doors Plumbline Services, Inc. Sky Beam High Speed Internet Red Earth Construction Renewal By Andersen Wal-mart Wells Fargo Bank
Castle Rock is Your HomeTown in the West! This new and improved website serves as a One Stop Resource For Visitors as well as Residents of Castle Rock for ALL THINGS CASTLE ROCK! Check it out today at www.VisitCastleRock.org. Below are only a few highlights from the site, View it today for these resources and many more! Don’t Miss Anything! Subscribe To Our Community Calendar of Events!
Help Your Out of Town Guests Plan a Day Trip!
Get Out and Play In Castle Rock! Hike, Bike, Walk or Ride....Your Options are Endless!
Your One Stop Resource Site...Planning a wedding or event? Check It Out!
What’s For Dinner? Need ideas for after hour activities, check out Nightlife Section!
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Outstanding Ambassadors Recognized Betty Graf moved to Castle Rock six years ago and loves it here! She grew up in small towns in Kansas and loves the fact that Castle Rock has that same small town feel. After living with her husband overseas for nine years, Betty was ready to settle down and live a quieter life in Colorado. Betty joined the chamber five years ago and is in her fourth year as a Chamb er Ambassador. She finds being an Ambassador a great fit since sh e loves meeting new people and developing relationships with business owners. Betty has utilized the many Chamber networking events such as the Leads referral groups to promote her business with great success. For Betty, it’s a way for her to be “plugged” into the business community. As a Chamb er Ambassador, Betty is a part of a professional group of people dedicated to helping others grow their businesses. To her, it’s what life is about - it’s about what she can do for others. Betty is the head of her own marketing company through Reliv International. Reliv is a 25 year old food science company, committed to making a difference in people’s lives. W e all want to have great h ealth and feel amazing!! Through Reliv’s line of patented nutritional supplements that can become a reality! Reliv offers people hope for a better quality of life. It’s really Nutrition Made Simple!! As a retired nurse, this is another perfect fit for Betty! Betty and her husband, Harlan, recently built their ranch and dream home and love having their three grandkids out to the ranch. Betty was recently named our Ambassador of the Year, so it should come to no surprise that we are once again honoring her as our Ambassador of the month. Thank You Betty for all you do for the Castle Rock Chamber! Nadine Kirk celebrates 25 years of selling Real Estate this year and it seems only fitting that she would be honored as our Ambassador of the Month as w ell. As one of the top agents in Castle Rock in closed transactions and sales volume, Nadine has b een serving Douglas and Elbert Counties since 1989. She has achieved the numerous aw ards including the RE/MAX - Hall of Fame, the Lifetime Achievement, Chairman's Club and Platinum Club. Nadine currently sits on the Chamb er’s Board of Directors and has served as a Chamber Amb assador for years. The Castle Rock Chamber Board of Directors represent a cross-section of the business and professional leadership in the community. Nadine recognizes her participation in both committees represent a vital component to her professional career development, and the Chamber greatly appreciates h er input and involvement in both. Call Nadine today for your Free Market An alysis. She is your one-stop source for Real Estate services, offering honesty and integrity! Buying or selling a home is still one of the largest investment s people can make in their lifetime. Experience counts. Call her at 303-941-4221. We would like to Thank Nadine for all her contributions and support of the Chamber.
We greatly appreciate and applaud Betty and Nadine for their outstanding efforts! Ambassador Program Sponsored By: 5
Member to Member Discount Program As part of your investment with the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, you are eligible to participate in this program! You may offer savings or items of value that represent your business and take advantage of those offers from fellow members. This is part of the Chamber’s ongoing efforts to help our members save. By participating in this program, you are furthering the goal of strengthening our local economy. View all the member to member d discounts at www.CastleRock.org Contact Alicia at
303-688-4597 to participate.
Chamber assists to clarify Special Election Ballot Language For the pas t few months, the Cas tle Rock Cha mber’s Government Issues Commi ttee (GIC) has moni tored, researched and dis cussed the upcoming Special Election, Referendum A and B. Residents will be recei ving thei r ballots in the mail after Jul y 28th. Al though the Cha mber did not ta ke a posi tion on this ini tiati ve, we feel i t necessary to assist in the clari fi cati on for voters to make informed decisions. This election is not an election to decide i f Open Ca rry is to be allowed in Cas tle Rock, but an election to decide who should ha ve the authori ty to res tri ct open ca rry in public muni cipal properties . You will see below the ballot language and further explanati on to the meaning from the Town in Blue. The GIC has expa nded on the cla rifi ca tion in Red. A. REFERENDUM ON ORDINANCE NO. 2014-03 will read: SHALL TOWN COUNCIL ORDINANCE 2014-03 BE APPROVED WHICH ORDINANCE REVOKES THE AUTHORITY OF THE TOWN MANAGER UNDER THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE OPEN CARRYING OF FIREARMS WITHIN MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS, PARKS, RECREATION AREAS AND OTHER MUNICIPAL PROPERTIES OWNED OR OPERATED BY THE TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK? YES ___ NO ___ Additional Informa tion on A. Referendum 2014-03: •A YES vote on Measure A means the Town Manager ma y not res tri ct the open ca rrying of fi rea rms by the public on muni cipal properties . This means the authori ty is solel y maintained by the Town Council , cla rifi ca tion by the Cha mber. •A NO vote on Measure A means the Town Mana ger ma y res tri ct the open ca rrying of fi rea rms by the publi c on muni cipal properties . This means the authori ty is retained by the Town Ma nager, cla rifi ca tion by the Chamber. B. HOME RULE CHARTER AMENDMENT will read: SHALL THE TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK HOME RULE CHARTER BE AMENDED BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 1-5 TO READ AS FOLLOWS? Secti on 1-5. Cons ti tutional Ri ghts . Any restri ction or limita tion on the rights of ci tizens to keep and bear fi rea rms ena cted by the Town Council shall requi re the approval of the regis tered electors as a referred measure under Section 15-4 of this Cha rter. This Section shall not a ppl y to Town Council a ction whi ch ma kes unlawful the dis cha rge or brandishing of fi rea rms . This Section shall govern and control over Arti cles II and VII or any other conflicti ng provision of this Charter, and s hall appl y onl y to Council a ction taken a fter its adoption. YES ____ NO ___ Additional Informa tion on B Referendum 2014-03: •A YES vote on Measure B means the voters must approve future a ction by the Town Council res tri cting the ri ght to keep and bea r fi rea rms . No further explana tion by the Chamber •A NO vote on Measure B means pri or voter approval of such a ction is not requi red. No further explana tion by the Chamber. Cas tle Rock Chamber’s Government Issues Committee (GIC) Mission: To provide the Cas tle Rock Chamber of Commerce Boa rd of Di rectors wi th informa tion allowing the Chamber Boa rd to be a proa cti ve voi ce and advoca te for the business communi ty rega rding governmental and legislati ve issues ; fa cili ta te communi ca tion and educa tion between the business communi ty, local and s ta te governments ; and promote economi c interests whi ch contri bute to the quali ty of li fe for business owners and residents of Cas tle Rock.
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Calendar of Events– August Friday 1st Castle Rock Economi c Partners (Folkestad, Fazekas, Barri ck & Patoile, P.C.) @ 8:00 am Tuesday 5th Free Business Consultation (Chamber) Government Issues Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 7:30 am Biz Builder Lunch N Lea rn – Do the Hard Stuff the Right Way! (Chamber) @ 11:00 am Ribbon Cutting (Esprit Women Ca re) @ 4:00 pm
Thursday 21st Ribbon Cutting (Balance Fitness) @ 12:00 pm Monday 25th YEA! Open House (Chamber) @ 6:30 pm
Wednesday 6th Leads Referral (Castle Cafe) @ 11:30 am Southern Colorado Business Partnership (Colorado Springs) @ 2:00 pm Thursday 7th Douglas County Communi ty Foundation Board Meeting (Castle Rock Bank Castle Pines) @ 3:00 pm Joint Business After Hours (Douglas County Fair Grounds) @ 5:00 pm Friday 8th Ribbon Cutting (Guaranty Bank) @ 12:00 pm
Tuesday 26th Free Business Consultation (Chamber) The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am Southern Colorado Business Partnership (Colorado Springs) @ 2:00 pm Ribbon Cutting (Lila Rose) @ 4:00 pm Wednesday 27th Business of the Month (Webolutions) @ 9:00 am Community Marketing Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 3:00 pm Thursday 28th Boa rd of Directors Meeting (Chamber) @ 11:30 am
Saturday 9th Fair Pa rade (Downtown Castle Rock) @ 9:00 am Tuesday 12th Free Business Consultation (Chamber) The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am Worksite Wellness Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 8:30 am Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am eXcelerate – Wha t Ma rketing Plan- Creating a Ta ctical Ma rketing Strategy (Chamber) @ 5:00 pm
*Events are subject to change, view online calendar for up to date list of events. www.CastleRock.org
Wednesday 13th Ambassadors Exec Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 11:00 am Ambassadors Meeting (Chamber) @ 12:00 pm
Upcoming Engagement Opportunities: Tues. Aug. 5th-Biz Builder Lunch N Learn
Thursday 14th Business Over Breakfast (Castle Rock Adventist) @ 7:30 am Leadership Douglas County Steering Meeting (Chamber) @ 7:30 am Ribbon Cutting (The Crisis Center) @ 12:00 pm Friday 15th Castle Rock Economi c Partners (Folkestad, Fazekas, Barri ck & Patoile, P.C.) @ 8:00 am
Thurs. Aug. 7th-Chamber Night at the Fair Sat. Aug. 9th-DC Fair Parade Tues. Aug. 12th-eXcelerate Program Class #1 Thurs. Aug. 14th-Business Over Breakfast Tues. Aug. 19th-Third Tech Tuesday
Tuesday 19th Free Business Consultation (Chamber) Government Issues Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 7:30 am Third Tech Tuesday (Chamber) @ 9:00 am Castle Rock Economi c Ga rdening (Chamber) @ 1:15 pm Bus iness Voice News let ter ~ Augus t & Septem ber 2014 ~
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Calendar of Events– September Monday 1st Chamber Closed—Labor Day
Wednesday 17th Community Leadership (Chamber) @ 11:30 am Leads Referral (Castle Cafe) @ 11:30 am Business After Hours “gopixel” (Chamber) @ 5:00 pm
Tuesday 2nd Free Business Consultation (Chamber) Government Issues Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 7:30 am
Thursday 18th eXcelerate - Scaling Your Business for Success Organization Development (Chamber) @ 5:00 pm
Wednesday 3rd Leads Referral (Castle Cafe) @ 11:30 am Southern Colorado Business Partnership (Colorado Springs) @ 2:00 pm
Friday 19th Castle Rock Economi c Partners (Folkestad, Fazekas, Ba rrick & Patoile, P.C.) @ 8:00 am
Friday 5th Castle Rock Economi c Partners (Folkestad, Fazekas, Ba rrick & Patoile, P.C.) @ 8:00 am
Tuesday 23rd Douglas County Business Alliance Board Meeting (Lonetree Art Center) @ 7:30 am Free Business Consultation (Chamber) The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am Business Training Lunch & Learn – Courtesy Bootcamp (Chamber) @ 11:00 am Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am Southern Colorado Business Partnership (Colorado Springs) @ 2:00 pm Ribbon Cutting (Castle Rock Tutoring) @ 4:00 pm
Saturday 6th 25th Annual Colorado Artfest (Downtown Castle Rock) Sunday 7th 25th Annual Colorado Artfest (Downtown Castle Rock) Monday 8th Chamber Closed
Wednesday 24th Business of the Month (The Crisis Center) @ 9:00 am Community Marketing Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 3:00 pm
Tuesday 9th Free Business Consultation (Chamber) The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am Worksite Wellness Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 8:30 am Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am Ribbon Cutting (Townsley & Associates, PC) @ 4:00 pm
Thursday 25th Membership Orientation (Chamber) @ 8:00 am Boa rd of Directors meeting (Chamber) @ 11:30 Castle Rock Economi c Ga rdening (Chamber) @ 1:15 pm
Wednesday 10th Ambassadors Exec Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 11:00 am Ambassadors Meeting (Chamber) @ 12:00 pm
Tuesday 30th Free Business Consultation (Chamber) Ribbon Cutting (Janelle Howes LLC.) @ 4:00 pm *Events a re subject to change, view online calendar for up to date list of events . www.CastleRock.org
Thursday 11th Business Over Breakfast (Arapahoe Community College) @ 7:30 am Leadership Douglas County Steering Meeting (Chamber) 7:30 am Ribbon Cutting (Lia Sophia Jewelry) @ Noon
Upcoming Engagement Opportunities:
Friday 12th Leadership Douglas County Retreat (Ma rriott)
Sat. Sept. 6th-Colorado Artfest Sun. Sept. 7th-Colorado Artfest
Saturday 13th Leadership Douglas County Retreat (Ma rriott)
Thurs. Sept. 11th-Business Over Breakfast Tues. Sept. 16th-Third Tech Tuesday
Tuesday 16th Free Business Consultation (Chamber) Government Issues Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 7:30 am Third Tech Tuesday (Chamber) @ 9:00 am Ribbon Cutting (Founders Pa rkwa y Vision Center) @ 4:00 pm
Wed. Sept. 17th-Business After Hours Thurs. Sept. 18th-eXcelerate Program Class #2 Thurs. Sept. 25th-Membership Orientation 9
Business of the Month– Campbell Chiropractic
Castle Rock Chamber’s Going Mobile! Download the Newest Mobile App for the Chamber! Search: CR Chamber in the App Store!
Pam Ridler, Chamber President/CEO proudly presents the Business of the Month award to Dr. Cory Campbell as his staff and Chamber Ambassadors show their support.
The Cas tle Rock Cha mber of Commerce honors Dr. Cory Ca mpbell ; of Campbell Chiropractic as our June Business of the Month recipient. They ha ve been members of the Cha mber for more than ten years . At Campbell Chi ropra cti c, Inc they a re dedi ca ted to helping you a chieve your heal th goals to i mprove your quali ty and quantity of life! Combini ng the skills and expertise of Chi ropra cti c and wellness ca re, Dr. Cory Ca mpbell and the Ca mpbell Chi ropra ctic, Inc team are commi tted to bri nging Cas tle Rock, CO better heal th na turall y by tea chi ng and pra cti cing the true pri nciples of Chi ropra cti c and the wellness lifes tyle. When you choose Ca mpbell Chi ropra cti c, Inc you a re assured of recei ving onl y the fines t quali ty ca re through the use of modern Chi ropra cti c equi pment and technology. Dr. Cory Ca mpbell and the Ca mpbell Chi ropra cti c, Inc team ha ve a genuine concern for your well-being! Call them toda y a t (303) 663-8365 and one of their friendl y team members will assist you with s cheduling a Chi ropra cti c check up. For more i nforma ti on visi t thei r webs i te at www.castlerockchi ro.com.
Congratulations from the Castle Rock Chamber for being recognized as an outstanding business! We greatly appreciate your continuous support! Bus iness Voice News let ter ~ Augus t & Septem ber 2014 ~
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Mobile App was designed and created by Golden Goodwin, gosocial Douglas County. For more information visit: www.gosocialdouglascounty.com
Business of the Month– NORTHSTAR BANK Douglas County Fair Parade Saturday, August 9th Beginning at 9:00 am on the south side of town
Randy Ridler, Bus iness Banking Relationship Manager; proudly accepts the Business of the Month awa rd on behalf of his e ntire staff a t the 500 Wilcox location as Chamber staff and Ambassadors show the ir support. Featured: (Mr. Ridler is standing in back row, center.)
The Cas tle Rock Chamber of Commerce honors NORTHSTAR BANK as our Jul y Business of the Month recipient. They ha ve been members of the Cha mber for more than seventeen yea rs . Las t yea r on August 12, all Bank a t Broadmoor and Col orado Community Bank loca tions officiall y beca me Norths ta r Bank Col orado. Norths ta r Bank Colorado joined two banking communi ties, and together, they a re crea ting a concept they believe will redefine communi ty banking in Colorado. Northsta r Bank Colorado now has the financial s trength, increased ca paci ty and expertise of a big ci ty bank wi th the communi ty ties and personal touch of a small town bank. They continue to be deepl y connected to and invested in the communi ties they serve and wi th greater resources they ca n now offer more technol ogy and products to make banking easier as well as more money to loan to hel p fa milies and businesses rea ch thei r goals. For more informa tion s top by one of thei r twenty l ocati ons wi th two convenientl y loca ted in Castle Rock at 500 Wilcox Street, (303) 688-4900 or 4625 Trail Boss Dri ve, (720) 733-2057 or visit thei r website a t www.norths ta rbankco.com.
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Celebrate the charm of an oldfashioned Fair Parade in downtown Castle Rock, brought to you by the Castle Rock Chamber in partnership with the Town of Castle Rock. Parade starts on the south end of Town, followed by the traditional BBQ to benefit the Douglas County High School Huskies at the Castle Rock Fire Department at 300 N. Perry Street. The Douglas County Fair and Rodeo from August 7-10; emphasizes 4-H entries, rodeo and agricultural events and country music entertainment. It is located at the Douglas County Fairgrounds and Events Center. More i nforma tion about the Douglas County Fai r and Rodeo can be found a t: www.douglas countyfairandrodeo.com
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS!
Upcoming Engagement Events
Thursday, August 14th
Thursday, August 7th
Castle Rock Adventist Hospital
Joint Chamber Night at the Fair
2350 Meadows Blvd. Castle Rock, CO 80109
Indoor Arena-DC Fairgrounds
Thursday, September 11th
Arapahoe Community College
Wednesday, August 20th
4700 Castleton Way Castle Rock, CO 80109
Emporium Tea Room
Thursday, October 9th
200 Perry Street Castle Rock, CO 80104
JM Kitchen & Bath
1375 Caprice Drive Castle Rock, CO 80109
Wednesday, September 17th
gopixel design studios, inc.
Thursday, November 6th
The Olive Grove & Well Seasoned Personal Chef
Held at the Chamber 420 Jerry Street
206 N. Wilcox Street Castle Rock, CO 80104
Wednesday, October 15th
ANB Bank
Free to all Chamber members. Guests must have a guest pass. Time: 7:30 am to 9 am.
3851 Sol Danza Dr. Castle Rock, CO 80109
Wednesday, November 12th
Membership Orientation
Castle Rock Art Guild, Art on the Edge 314 Wilcox St, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Thursday, Sept. 25th Castle Rock Chamber 8 am to 9:30 am Register at: www.CastleRock.org Bus iness Voice News let ter ~ Augus t & Septem ber 2014 ~
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Wednesday, December 2nd
Medved Autoplex Castle Rock 1404 S. Wilcox St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 One Pass for Networking level, free to Ascent level and above. $10 for Community Connection. Guests must have a pass. Time: 5pm-7pm
August & September Chamber Anniversaries Business Number of Years Opticians 2 34 Years Land Title Guarantee Company 33 Years Douglas Elbert REALTOR Association 25 Years Douglas County Libraries 23 Years Outlets at Castle Rock, The 22 Years Douglas County Clerk and Recorder 20 Years Han Lee Taekwondo Academy 18 Years Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundati on 17 Years Link Real Estate Group 16 Years Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum 15 Years Copperfalls Spa and Salon 15 Years Castle Country Assisted Living 15 Years Makkai Capital Management - Adam Makkai 13 Years Campbell Chiropractic, Inc. 11 Years TMMC Property Management 11 Years Columbine Printi ng & Copy Center 9 Years Venaxis, Inc. 8 Years Brooklyn Veteri nary Clinic, Inc. 8 Years Summit Church of Castle Rock 8 Years U.S. Small Business Administration 8 Years FirstBank of Douglas County 8 Years Fund Your Dream 8 Years Eclipse Promotions, LLC 8 Years BJ Enterprises Back Flow Testing & Repair 7 Years Reliv International 7 Years JS Enterprises Professional Custom Landscaping Design and Installation 6 Years Uniscali 6 Years Cindy Welch Design 6 Years Castle Rock Mini Storage 5 Years Colorado Pump Service & Supply Co. 5 Years Overhead Door Company of Colorado Spri ngs 5 Years Guadalajara 5 Years Tallgrass Kitchen & Bath 5 Years Castle Rock Smiles Pediatric Dentistry 4 Years GE Johnson Construction Company 4 Years Barn, The 4 Years KC Mortgage 4 Years Compu-Solutions 4 Years Metabolic Research Center 4 Years CAM Services 3 Years Kroenke Sports & Entertainment 3 Years
Business Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation Mobile Shred Document Destruction Wellspring Community Wedding Treasures Bridal & Tuxedo Digital Imaging by Design Downtown Alliance Downtown Merchant Association Lightning Mobile Stumpy's Pizza Bar & Grill CCT Wireless Inc Blue Nectar Colorado Trailers, Inc Olive Grove Corp. The, Castle Rock Ki d's Dentistry Colorado Christian University Cornerstone Presbyterian Church Home Care Assistance La Quinta Inn & Suites Mike Ward Infiniti Blue Spruce Animal Clinic ProNational Automotive Group 1st Avenue Constructi on Aspen View Academy B&B Cafe E Company, Inc. Property Tax Reduction Services, The Firehouse Subs Kay's Kitchen Gourmet Foods American Pacific Mortgage of Colorado Christian Brothers Automotive Headley Technical Services Bank of America Home Loans Fit 4 Mom Capital 8 Castle Court Apartments Faithful Plumbing Inc. Go Green Carpet Clean Prairie Hawk Dental
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Tuesday, August 12th ~Castle Rock Chamber Time: 5pm to 8pm
Cost: $30 per person RSVP: www.CastleRock.org
Your Options to Grow Your Business: Base level Attend one or more of the six threehour training sessions >>>>>>>>>> Cost: $30 per session
The Excelerate Business Development Program is designed to help businesses grow and prosper to their highest potential.
Mid level In addition to base level benefi ts, expand upon your grasp of material by recei ving written feedback on work completed in class. You also receive three expert volunteer coaching sessions. Cost: $500 for the series of six sessions
The program provi des a series of six business training sessions, peer group intera ction, and expert mentoring to indi vi dual business leaders through a menu of a ffordable and flexi ble options . Full program In addition to mid level benefits, you Whether i n the ea rl y s ta ges of develop- receive 4 one-on-one 1 hour coa chment or deepl y rooted, every business ing sessions from your instructor will benefi t from the proven concepts, and a re eligible to attend two finans ys tems , s tra tegies and ta cti cs taught in cial workshops. The program the progra m. enables you to develop a fully customized strategy for your business. Cost: $1800 for series of eight sessions and coaching Questions? Call 303.688.4597 or email Judy@castlerock.org Bus iness Voice News let ter ~ Augus t & Septem ber 2014 ~
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SCHEDULE OF CLASSES August 12— What Marketing Plan-Creating a Tactical Marketing Strategy Thursday September 18– Scaling Your Business For SuccessOrganizational Development Thursday October 16— Five Secrets to SuccessConverting “Suspects” to Sales Thursday December 4— Team Building For SuccessBuilding a Communicati on Culture Thursday January 15, 2015— Leadership For Success-Building a Leadership Culture Thursday Feb. 19, 2015— Chart the Course For SuccessThe Strategic Plan Full Program Participants receive 2 additional classes: Thursday, March 26, 2015Finance 101-The P&L & Balance sheet Thursday, April 23, 2015Finance 201-The Financial Dashboard
Business Trainings
23-Sep 11 am to 1 pm Courtesy Bootcamp™
Free to Chamber Members ; $10 for prospecti ve members . Register at www.CastleRock.org
How to appl y The Golden Rule wi thin the workpla ce for ma xi mized business effi ciency. Courtes y Bootcamp is a crash course in courtes y for business pers onnel . If the work envi ronment becomes hos tile due to employees beha vi ng wi thout courtes y towa rds others, a business s tands to suffer increased absenteeism, los t producti vi ty, and i ncreased healthca re cos ts . Hea r solutions for twel ve common a reas of fri ction.
9-Oct 11am to 1 pm Know Your Marketplace: Increase Your Customers with Targeted Marketing How focused a re your ma rketing efforts? Come lea rn how to research new ma rkets , dis cover your ideal cus tomer and crea te ta rgeted ma rketing lists using free Douglas County Li bra ry resources. This presentation is gea red to ma rketing depa rtments and small business owners . We will illustra te how to define a ta rget ma rket and use the libra ry tools through several real-li fe exa mples.
11-Nov 11 am to 1pm Amp up Your Team's Customer Service
Bring Your Own Device; Free Wifi
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Ribbon Cuttings, Celebrate Your Success Let us help you celebrate! Have you opened a new business, exp anded at your current location, relocating or celebrated a milestone anniversary? Let th e Castle Rock Chamber h elp you share the good news! Contact Alicia@castlerock.org for details.
Colorado Agriculture Leadership Foundat ion (CALF) 2330 S. I-25 (Lowel l Ranch on Plum Creek Rd.) (303)688-1026 http://www.theCALF.org Agriculture, Festivals & Special Events, Non-Prof it
Isagenix (720)351-2460 http://purecleanse.isagenix.com Health & F itness
Prairie Hawk Dental 3993 Limel ight Ave., Unit F Castle Rock, CO 80104 (720)763-9626 http://phawkdental.com Dentists
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Welcome New Members ADT Security Services (303) 905-6120 Category: Security Systems, Equipment, & Monitoring www.adt.com Advise Me Consulting (720) 314-8510 Category: Business Services www.advisemeconsulting.com Amy Radic (303) 921-0638 Category: Real Estate - Residential www.coloradohomesbyamy.com Arts On Fire - Castle Rock (720) 328-2954 Arts On fire - Highlands Ranch (303) 470-0530 Category: Art Studio, Entertainment Family www.artsonfirestudio.com Balance Fitness (801) 510-9236 Category: Fitness Studio Beautifully Maid (720) 354-8890 Category: Cleaning - Residential www.beautifulymaidcleaning.com Beer Realty Powered by Hothem & Associates (720) 635-8438 Category: Real Estate www.milehighbeerhomes.com BizBrooder.com (303) 898-4365 Category: Executive Office Space Buckskins Saloon LLC (303) 688-3720 Category: Restaurants www.buckskinsbar.com
Castle Rock Tutoring (720) 934-7980 Category: Tutoring www.castlerocktutoring.com COI Enterprises (720) 209-9893 Category: IT, Printers www. coi-enterprises.com Laptop Repair Castle Rock (303) 663-9082 Category: Computers - Support & Repair www.laptoprepaircastlerock.com Crystal Blue - Coldwell Banker (720) 443-2523 Category: Real Estate Easton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (303) 962 7800 Category: Martial Arts Instruction www.etc-castlerock.com EnVitality Wellness Center (303) 668-2103 Category: Chiropractors www.envitalitywellness.com Haute Hare Salon (303) 688-7481 Category: Barbers, Beauty Salons www.hauteharesalon.com Heflebower Funeral Services 720) 344-6087 Category: Funeral Homes & Directors www.heflebowerfuneralservices.com
Kristy Barber Photography (720) 314-8510 Category: Photographers Lia Sophia (303) 883-6613 Category: Jewelry www.liasophia.com/hwgems Lilla Rose Independent Consultant (720) 308-2411 Category: Jewelry www.lillarose.biz/resurrectionranch Modern Woodmen (720) 308-4089 Category: Financial Services, Insurance Operation Clean Freedom LLC 720) 231-8481 Category: Cleaning - Commercial/ Residential www.operationcleanfreedom.com Rory's Catering 720) 612-2918 Category: Caterers www.roryscatering.com Vehicle Vault (303) 478-5824 Category: Museums www.vehiclevaultco.com Well-rounded English (650) 255-9168 Category: Communication & Language Skills www.wellroundedenglish.com
Johnelle's LLC (303) 726-6447 Category: Bath & Body
Caterer Sponsor
Beverage Sponsor
Storage Sponsor
Rory's Ca tering (720) 612-2918 http://roryscatering.com
The Pepsi Bottling Company 3801 Brighton Boulevard Denver, CO 80216
Park Street/Jerry Street Storage 1500 N. Park Stree t Castle Rock, CO 303.688.2242
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Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) WANTED: TEENS WHO MEAN BUSINESS This fall, middle and high school students who mean business will have an opportunity to start and launch their own real companies as part of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, or YEA! Introduced to Colorado two years ago by the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, and now in its third year, throughout this exciting, projects-based program students will meet with local business moguls, generate real business ideas, pitch their business plans in front of investors, and launch their very own real, legal, profitable businesses. The 30-week enrichment program takes place on the campus of Castle View High School and is open to all Douglas County School District middle and high school students who may not have their million dollar idea yet, but are excited about creating their own business. Students may also decide to start a business or social movement with a partner. YEA! is accepting applications for next year’s class, which runs during the academic year from October to May with classes meeting once a week for three hours. Students enjoy field trips, pizza parties and interactive sessions, as they pursue their passion. Students may even apply for academic credit from eDCSD for participating in the program. Interested students should mention this article to take advantage of a special discount off registration. YEA! will be present at a number of upcoming events to provide additional information in more detail to interested students and their parents. Please note that applications will be accepted until the class is full.
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INFO SESSIONS: • Thursday, August 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Freshman Pa rent Night at Castle View High School • Thursday, August 21, 6-9 p.m. – Back to School Night at Castle View High School • Monda y, Augus t 25, 6:30 p.m. – Castle Rock Chamber, 420 Jerry Street • Monda y, September 15, 6:30 p.m. – Castle Rock Chamber, 420 Jerry Street SAVE THE DATE: • Frida y, September 19 - Deadline for applications (or until class is full) • Monda y, October 6, 6-7 p.m. – Student/Pa rent Orientation, CVHS Library/Media Center • Monda y, October 20, 5-8 p.m. – Pizza Party/Firs t Session
LIMITED SPACEHOLD YOUR SPOT! Please stop by our table at one of the Back to School Nights listed above, or R.S.V.P. for one of the Info Sessions at the Castle Rock Chamber by calling the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, at 720.440.3726 or emailing CastleRockYEA@gmail.com.
Visit us at www.YEADC.com for more information.
Douglas County Business Alliance (DCBA) Chamber Offers Free Business Assistance, Sign Up Today! Through the pa rtne rship of the Chamber and the Senior Core of Retired Executives (SCORE), we can help YOU keep your business on course or successfully help you launch a new venture by providing consultations with industry experts.
Join the Douglas County Business Alliance for:
2014 Ballot Initiative Forum Tuesday, September 23rd at 7:30am Lone Tree Arts Center 10075 Commons St. Lone Tree, CO 80124
2013-14 the Chamber has helped over 300 businesses, wha t a re you wai ting for? Schedule appointments for a business consultation with an expert rega rding the following:
The Douglas County Business Alliance (DCBA) is an unincorporated organization consisting of 2 or more members joined by mutual consent for a common, lawful nonprofit purpose pursuant to the “Unif orm Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act� as adopted by the state of Colorado under C.R.S. 7-30-101 and as may be amended. As such, DCBA is considered a nonprofit association. The DCBA has been established to prom ote a unified effort of certain Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development Councils of Douglas County to lead and influence state and federal policy, legislation and regulation to create and/or enhance a positive business climate for the business community of Douglas County.
Business start-ups
Business organization
Developing a business plan
Managing business growth
Marketing & sales activities
eXcelerate Business Program
Accounting and tax issues
Access to Local Expertise
Securing financing
Database & GIS Research
Call 303-688-4597 or sign up online at www.CastleRock.org Program is Sponsored By:
www.douglascountybusinessalliance.com
Join A Leads Group! LEADS PLUS!
LEADS REFERRAL
THE BREAKFAST CLUB
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
1st & 3rd Wednesdays
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Time: 7:30 am to 8:45 am
Location: The Fowl Line
Location: Castle Cafe
Location: Village Inn
Contact: Alicia Early
Contact: Alyson Scatton
Contact: Dewey Burton
Alicia@Castlerock.org
Alyson@Castlerock.org
Dewey@Castlerock.org
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Volunteers Requested For Artfest We a re seeking volunteers for the 2014 Col orado Artfest, September 6 & 7. This event is a two-da y celebra tion of a rt and cul ture loca ted in his tori c downtown Castle Rock. • We need volunteers to help with Artist check-in on Friday September 5th • We need volunteers to help with selling admissions tickets, soda/water, beer/wine, merchandise and in the silent auction tent. • This meets the requirements for community service for high school graduation. • We encourage parent/teen teams • Each volunteer receives a volunteer t-shirt, free entrance to the Artfest both days, snacks and water. • If you are a business owner or representing a business we encourage you to wear your business name badge to show the community your involvement. • We would love to have teams volunteer together from your business or organization. We’re using VolunteerSpot to organize the Colorado Artfest a t Cas tle Rock 2014. Please cli ck here: http://vols .pt/YVX3Nc to sign up for 2014 Artfes t on @VolunteerSpot toda y! Come join us and ha ve fun while you meet new people, invol ve yourself in the communi ty and pa rticipa te in Cas tle Rock's bigges t event!
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS!
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Creating Leaders-Leadership Douglas County Leadership Douglas County is pleased to announce the members of the Class of 2015, who will begin thei r journey wi th a ki ck-off retrea t in September. We congra tula te those selected to pa rti cipa te!
Karine Beard - Plum Creek Investment Services Jill Bonczynski - Tri County Health Department Lauren Buckley - Sky Ridge Medical Center Jessica Burt - Robinson & Henry, P.C. Adam Cataffo - Douglas County Sheriff Kent Clark - Charles Schwab Corporation Justin Giacchino - FirstBank-Douglas County Kristen Krueger - Charles Schwab Corporation Jeffrey Holwell - City of Lone Tree Jo Ellen Davidson-Community Housing Development Association Catherine Jorgenson - Town of Castle Rock Sydney Mahnken-Parker Arts, Culture & Events Center (PACE) Erin Novotny - Castle Rock Police Department Robert Rotherman - Douglas County Sheriff Amy Smith - Aine Enterprises Scott Smith - Douglas County School District Tony Stephenson-Erickson Living/Wind Crest Retirement Community Brad Wilkin - Shea Homes Leadership Douglas County is designed to broaden participant knowledge of the community while enhancing leadership skills, which in turn increases the strength and effectiveness of our new community leaders. For more information on the Leadership Douglas County program, please call Carrie Buchan at 720. 440.3726, email info@leadershipdouglascounty.com or visit us on the web: http://leadershipdouglascounty.org
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Customized, Confidential Consultations to Help Your Business Grow Business resources to keep you moving forward M A R K E T RE SE A R C H - C O M P E TI T I VE A N A L Y S I S - B US I N E S S T O O L S - L O C A L E X P E R TS
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Is your business ready for that next step? Not sure about the next step? Not sure how to take it? WE ARE HERE TO HELP! Castle Rock Economic Gardeners (CREG) is a group of dedicated and experienced business leaders whose mission is to provide small businesses with the resources used by best-in-class firms, thereby enhancing their competitiveness in the local, state and global marketplaces. Our purpose is to help Douglas County businesses flourish in today’s marketplace. Whether you’r e just starting out and SP E C I A LI Z E D C O U N S E L I N G need help turning an idea into reality, M ARKE T DAT AB ASE SE ARC HE S or you’ve been established for years and want to take your business to the next BUSI NE SS P L AN RE VIE W level, we can show you how to gain the BUSI NE SS DE VE LO PM E N T T O OLS knowledge, direction, and connections you need to cultivate a successful busiC O NSTRU CTI O N RE P ORTS ness. E X PE RT RE S OUR CE RE FE RR ALS The concept of economic gardening fosters entrepreneurial activity by providing the essential information, infrastructure, and resources required for successful business development and growth. All services and information are at little or no cost to both start-ups and established businesses in Douglas County, Colorado. Please take a few moments to explore our website and learn how the Castle Rock Economic Gardeners can help your business grow. PR O G R A M S P O N S O R S:
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www.CastleRockEG.com A C C E SS T O L O C A L E X P E RT I SE It is not possible to be an expert about every aspect of running a business. The Chamber can provide participants with referrals to experts in such areas as financing, legal and zoning. D AT AB AS E & G I S R ES E AR CH The program has access to industry leading research databases and GIS information to develop a custom growth plan. Databases include Reference USA, Dodge Report, JJ Hill. W ANT M OR E I NFOR M ATI ON? Economic Gardening infor mation and a program application may be found at the Castle Rock Economic Gardening website. www.CastleRockEG.org
Community Events Bicyclists light up East Plum Creek Trail at Ped al the Moon Aug. 9 - Where the fun is as full as the moon! Bicyclists of all ages are invited to light up their bikes and join the fifth annual Pedal the Moon bike ride Saturday, Aug. 9. Cyclists should meet at 8 p.m. at the Butterfield Crossing Park picnic pavilion. At 8:30 p.m., participants will begin their 6-mile ride. Under the light of a full moon, the ride will take bikers along East Plum Creek Trail to Festival Park in Downtown Castle Rock. Read more: http://www.crgov.com/civicalerts.aspx?AID=814 Outlets at Castle Rock Summer OutRock Car Show and Concert Series on Sunday, August 17th from 10 am to 4pm. Hundreds of vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles will be on display as the Outlets at Castle Rock and the Rocky Mountain Car Club present the second annual OutRock Car Show and Concert Series. The c ar shows will include pre-1960 vehicles, muscle cars from 1960 to 1974, sports cars from 1975 to 1999, new millennium vehicles from 2000 or later and more. Admission is free and everyone who attends has the chance to win hundreds of dollars in door prizes every hour. The CenturyLink Taste of Douglas County, the largest and premier food tasting event in Douglas County, will be held Thursday, August 21, 2014. Hours of the event are 5-8 PM at the Douglas County Events Center on the grounds of the Douglas County Fair in Castle Rock. "The Tast e" will once again offer food samplings from some of the area’s finest food service establishments. Join the Old Stone Church, Outback Steakhouse, John Holly’s Asian Bistro, Brewery Bar III, Pegasus on the Square, Black Eyed Pea, Gabriel's of Sedalia, Crave Real Burgers, and other ar ea favorites. Over 50 food service establishments, big and small, casual and fine dining, participate. www.tasteofdouglascounty.com Many common products found in your home, such as oil-based paint, mercury, gasoline, degreasers, cleaning compounds, and garden chemicals, may be h azardous to you, your family, and the environment if used or disposed of improperly. Bring these products to the Douglas County Household Chemical Roundup on Saturday, September 13th from 9am to 3pm at 17 5 K el l o g g Co u r t . Mo r e info at http://www.tchd.org/250/Home-Chemical-Waste. 23
The Chamb er will be there at Noon assisting with their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!
Town & County News and Events August special election will be by ma i l —V o t er s, watch your mailbox. Ballots for Castle Rock’s sp ecial election on Aug. 19, will be mailed out later this month. There will be two questions on the ballot. More information about the election, including the two ballot questions, is online at w w w . CR g o v. c o m/ SpecialElection. Read more at: http:// w ww. c a stl er oc k. org / chamber_news5.htm Excitement is building for the opening of the first phase of Castle Rock's 237-acre Philip S. Miller Park — the yet-to-be-named fieldhouse. District 3 Councilmember Jennifer Green, a liaison to the parks and recreation commission, said council sees the fieldhouse, and p ark in gen eral, as an economic development tool, as well as a way to provide amenities for residents. Read more at: http:// visitcastl eroc k.org/c astle-roc k-news/ fieldhouse-philip-s-miller-park-castlerock-open-fall/
Philip S. Miller Park signature building naming contest One-of-a-kind, loaded with fun, historic – nameless? The signature building at Philip S. Miller Park has so much to offer – the only thing it needs is a name. Opening this fall, the building will be jam-packed with awesome amenities. Indoor turf fields, an aquatic center, trampolines, a children's play structure and more! But, how do we put all that into one name? Bus iness Voice News let ter ~ Augus t & Septem ber 2014 ~
That’s where you come in. We need your help! Become a part of Town history by helping name the signature building at the Town’s largest park construction project ever. Submit your ideas her e: http:// w ww .cr go v. co m/Commu nit yV oic e/ I d eas?in iti ati veI D= Phi lip -S-Mill erNaming-Contest-26, or vote for your favorites. David Weaver appointed to fill Douglas County Commissioner, District I vacancy—David A. Weaver today was appointed by the Douglas County Republican Party Vacancy Committee to serve the remaining term created by the resignation of former Douglas County Commissioner, Jack Hilbert, who vacated his seat effective July 13, approximately six months before the conclusion of his second and final term in office. Weaver was immediately sworn into the office following today’s appointment. Read more: http:// w ww. c a stl er oc k. org / chamber_news10.htm Tony Spurlock Appointed Sheriff of Douglas County—Undersheriff Tony Spurlock was unanimously appointed as the 33rd Sheriff of Douglas County by the Board of County Commissioners to fill the recent vacancy left by former Sheriff David A. Weaver. Earlier this week, Weaver w as appointed to the Board of County Commissioners, filling the vacancy created by the departure of Commissioner Jack Hilbert. Former Sheriff Weaver said he is relieved to know that DCSO is being left in Spurlock’s capable hands. Weaver expects a seamless transition because of Spurlock’s vast exp erience, knowledge and passion for his community. Read more: http:// w ww. c a stl er oc k. org / chamber_news8.htm Oops, we did it again. Castle Rock named on Top Ten list of Safest Places in Colorado. Read more at: http://visitc astl erock.org /castle-roc knews/top-ten-safest-places-colorado/ 24
Get behind the scenes of police and fire during National Night Out—If you’re wondering how police train their K-9 dogs, or how detectives investigate crimes, join Castle Rock Police Aug. 5, for the annual National Night Out. The event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. at the White Pavilion near Fourth and Perry streets. It will include a K-9 demonstration, a chance to learn about the various police divisions like SWAT and investigations, tours of police and fire vehicles, free hotdogs and hamburgers, and much more. Read mor e: ht tp: //ww w.crg ov. com/ CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=809
Douglas County Fair and Rodeo is August 7 through August 10th at the Douglas County Fairgrounds—The Douglas County Fair and Rodeo continues to be a family tradition for the residents of Douglas County, Colorado. Highlights include 2 entertainment stages, 3 Professional Rodeos, Bull Riding, Expanded Carnival, Antique Tractor-pull, Muttin-bustin, Stick-horse Rodeo, Pancake Breakfast, and 4-H and FFA exhibits - including livestock, general projects and the Jr. Livestock Sale. View event schedule and purchase tickets here: http:// www.douglascountyfairandrodeo.com Don’t Miss the Parade! The Douglas County Fair Parade is Saturday, August 9th on the south side of town beginning at 9am. View more photos at: www.castlerock.org.
Did You Know? As pa rt of your membership with the Castle Rock Chamber, all members a re eligible to contribute to our Business Voice Newsletter in the “Members in the News” section. Submit all press releases or company announcements to the newsletter Editor, Melissa Ma res at mma res@castlerock.org by the 15th of the month. Take advantage of this opportunity to rea ch fellow chamber members. *Some Restrictions apply.
Upcoming Signature Events Chamber Night at the Fair— August 7, 2014 Douglas County Fair Parade— August 9, 2014
Sept. 6 & 7, 2014
JUNE/JULY’S TRAFFIC ALERT!
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