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Winemaker Dinners Announced! www.CastleRockWineFest.com Monday, July 13th At 6pm
Epic Attractions Added To WineFest Come Sip & Savor some of the finest vino Colorado has to offer, and dance the night away at this year’s 12th Annual Castle Rock WineFest. With over 30 Colorado Wineries The Castle Rock WineFest, is the Best WineFest in the front range. ALL NEW THIS YEAR enjoy Dunking a Firefighter in the Patriot Dunk Tank, Human Foosball, Corn Hole, and a Golf simulator! Star1ng at 2:00 pm, guests will be entertained by The Erik Gilbertson Band and beginning at 4:30 pm, live musical entertainment will be provided by The John Saunders Band! Followed by the Grape Stomp! Bring your team for this tournament style stomp star1ng at 6:30 pm. This is the WineFest you don’t want to miss! Go online now and buy your 1ckets before the price goes up. Bring Your Friends! Read more pg. 9 CastleRockWineFest.com
Your Chamber Promoting the Community.
Wednesday, July 15th At 6 pm
Highlights CEO Focus P. 2 Golf Winners P. 5 Worksite Wellness P. 6 Monthly Calendars P. 7,8 Networking Events P. 10 Women of Influence Luncheon P. 15 Chamber Named Best of the Best P. 17 Online Learning P. 24 Community Mobile App P. 28
CEO Focus Recently I was having a conversa1on with who I consider to be a successful business owner in town about the difference he saw between business owners of today and those maybe of 20 years ago. While some people grow up around business or are predisposed to entrepreneurship I believe we will con1nue to see a higher rate of individuals making their own jobs rather than taking a job. As Peter Drucker states, “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” In my opinion the essence of a successful business is offering a service or a product that helps people meet their needs and solve their problems. It’s easy to misunderstand the symbio1c rela1onship between a business and its customers. Mistreat a customer at your own peril, I believe it will come back to haunt you. If you solve a customer’s problem with a welldesigned solu1on at a mutually acceptable price, both par1es will benefit. In today’s market our customers have higher expecta1ons of increased value, discounts and be>er service.
Pam Ridler, CCE Castle Rock Chamber President/CEO
Although we have access to a mul1tude of new and improved technological resources, today's business owner must be prepared to write long emails, tweet in less than 140 characters, post on Facebook, update on LinkedIn, maintain rela1onships with their clients and con1nue to prospect for new customers. Now today’s business owner must also be comfortable appearing on a Skype call or appearing in a company's YouTube channel or siAng down for an interview with those calling themselves media. It's a mul1-media world we either hire the talent to make it happen and/or be able to communicate our messages intelligently to our communi1es, wherever they are and whatever plaCorm they choose to hear it. Whether or not we've got something relevant to say is some1mes beside the point. Today’s business owner must be on call 24/7 and totally mobile. There’s no such thing as "out of office" anymore. They are expected to respond to emails, texts, tweets and calls within minutes of receiving. We get hundreds of messages via phones, tablets, laptops and wireless connec1ons are everywhere. Twenty plus years ago it wasn’t uncommon to literally make calls from outside payphones at gas sta1ons. In those days we had our weekends mostly free and unfortunately those days are long gone. I’m con1nually intrigued by people who see the challenge, want to find the solu1on and give of their 1me and talent to make their business flourish. It takes a different breed to con1nually be recrea1ng their business model so that they can be the best in this highly compe11ve market con1nually building and mo1va1ng their bright and crea1ve team. Our customers have changed the climate in which we do business that is undeniable. However as members of the chamber we are con1nuing to enhance the tools we offer in an effort to help you grow with the ever changing market place. Our business assistance program through Castle Rock Economic Gardening provides you the opportunity for free one-onone business counseling with seasoned experts; Third Tech Tuesday’s are quite popular as they address many of the social media tools; in addi1on to our monthly BIZ BUILDER Lunch ‘n Learn diverse businessrelated topic trainings. A perfect solu1on for office-bound staff is online training op1ons. The Chamber staff is here to help your business so that you can address your customer’s needs, give us a call.
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TESTIMONIALS NEEDED! The Chamber is reques1ng member tes1monials to add to our website and printed publica1ons. Share a tes1monial and get FREE exposure for your business. It’s Fast & Easy! Tell us what you think about the Chamber! How are we doing, why you joined, what do you love about the Chamber...If selected, your tes1monial will be featured on our website and will include your headshot, member quote along with your business informa1on and your website link. Send tes1monials to John Woodrick at John@castlerock.org or call 303.688.4597 for more informa1on!
Castle Rock Chamber Staff
2015—2016 Board of Directors Executive Committee
Pam Ridler President& CEO Pam@castlerock.org
Elyse McNulty, Chairman Kaiser Permanente John Manka, Chair-Elect 1 Stop Tire & Auto
Melissa Mares Director of Communications MMares@castlerock.org
Aaron Fort, Treasurer Eakins Fort Company P.C.
Alicia Early Membership Development Director Alicia@castlerock.org John Woodrick Event Manager John@castlerock.org
David Zwerenz, Treasurer-Elect Firstbank of Douglas County Mike Tafoya, Immediate Past Chair Portocol Business Strategies
Sue Turner Office Administrator Sue@castlerock.org
Carrie Buchan Program Manager: Directors Leadership Douglas County (LDC) & Young Entrepreneurs Aaron Barrick Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile, P.C. Academy (YEA!) CLBuchan.co@gmail.com
Sonia Waugh Visitor Center Coordinator Sonia@castlerock.org
Judy Woodley Business Training Coordinator Judy@castlerock.org
Todd Folkenberg Castle Rock Adventist Hospital
Brooke Fox Colorado Agriculture Leadership Foundation (CALF) Jill Garber Arapahoe Community College
2015-16 Board of Directors
Golden Goodwin gosocial Douglas County Bernie Greenberg Kokish & Goldmanis, P.C. Nadine Kirk RE/MAX Alliance Jackie Linderman Holiday Inn Express and Suites Whitney Medved Medved Autoplex Andrea Nyquist Outlets at Castle Rock Michelle Peck TMMC Property Management
Front Row: L-R. Pam Ridler, Elyse McNulty-Chairman of the Board, and Nadine Kirk. 2nd Row: David Zwerenz, Bernie Greenberg, John Manka, Golden Goodwin. 3rd Row: Jackie Linderman, Michelle Peck, Whitney Medved, Jill Garber, Sally Misare. Back Row: Mayor Paul Donahue, Mike Tafoya, Todd Folkenberg, Aaron Fort and Aaron Barrick. 3
Linda Watson Sky Ridge Medical Center Tom Waymire Castle Rock Bank Ex Officio Mayor Paul Donahue—Town of Castle Rock Frank Gray, President/CEO—Castle Rock EDC Sally Misare, Town Clerk— Town of Castle Rock Pam Ridler, President/CEO— Chamber
President Level
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Arapahoe Community College Asarch Dermatology Center Brookside Inn Burger King Cruise One-Calenda’s Vaca1ons Douglas County Libraries Firstbank of Douglas County Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile, P.C. gopixel design studios, inc. Kaiser Permanente Mywedding.com Nytech Olinger Dignity Memorial One Clear Choice Garage Doors Outlets at Castle Rock Plumbline Services, Inc. Renewal By Andersen Re1rement Investment Strategies Tractor Supply Co. Webster University
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Chamber Golf Tournament Winners Whether you are bragging to your co-workers about your score in the Chamber’s 2015 Golf Tournament on June 22nd or the fact that your boss let you play the award-winning golf course, Red Hawk Ridge, where the annual tournament was played this year in Castle Rock, the commentary is the same. Simply spectacular! And that is just what the day held for a field of 128 players who enjoyed a perfect day with temperatures extremely comfortable in the low 80’s. The winning foursome from Plum Creek Church: Gary Partridge, Brian McCloy, Kyle Freedman, & Jonathan Wi>; managed to stay fo- 1st Place Winners: Gary Partridge, Brian McCloy, Kyle Freedman, & Jonathan Wi> cused amid the Front Range vistas and (Plum Creek Church Team) Also pictured: Rocky Mountain Insurance Advisors: Bob Willig turned in a score of 57, or 15 under par, and Heidi Smith) to win the coveted traveling trophy. Second place honors with a respectable 59, went to the Sky Ridge Medical Center team of Laurie Jeddeloh, Terry Jeddeloh, John Edgerly, & Jack Johnstone. One Clear Choice Garage Door served as Title Sponsor, along with Rocky Mountain Insurance Advisors as the trophy sponsor and Black Hills Energy as the lunch sponsor. The Pepsi PuAng Challenge, a new addi1on to our tournament, offered fabulous prizes sponsored by Pepsi. Eight lucky pu>ers had the finesse to sink the challenge pu> to be entered into the prize drawing. One lucky winner walked away with Brad Paisley Concert 1ckets, Jeff Pelley won the Von Miller autographed football, Jim Mundle snagged the Popcorn machine, and Steve Spencer walked away with the vintage R2-D2 cooler.
2nd Place Winners: Laurie Jeddeloh, Terry Jeddeloh, John Edgerly, & Jack Johnstone (Sky Ridge Medical Center Team)
Contest winners included: Men's Longest Drive: Andy Heese; Longest Pu>: Brian McCloy; Closest to the Pin: Dan Luebcke; and Women's Longest Drive: Melissa Mares. Unfortunately, nobody was lucky enough to drive away with a shiny new car offered as the Hole-in-One prize by Medved Autoplex of Castle Rock. Other generous sponsors included: Castle Rock Adven1st Hospital, ANB Bank, IREA, Castle Rock Bank, Castle Rock Development Company, Firstbank of Douglas County, NAPA Auto Parts, Sky Ridge Medical Center, and Nytech Hea1ng and Cooling. Sponsorship contribu1ons help make these events possible, and we would like to thank you all for your support. Many courses boast a signature hole or two, but Red Hawk Ridge presented golfers with one breathtaking view aUer another. Nestled in the Rocky Mountain foothills, many tees feature sweeping panoramas of Castle Rock, surrounding bu>es and the Colorado Rockies. Learn more and book your tee 1me today at www.redhawkridge.com. 5
Andy Heese, Brian McCloy, Dan Luebcke, & Melissa Mares
Worksite Wellness For Your Business Kick Off The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce's Worksite Wellness Coali1on is partnering with Health Links Colorado to engage local employers in the process of developing basic employee wellness programs. Health Links Colorado is a non-proďŹ t organiza1on dedicated to improving the health of our state by reaching people where most spend the majority of their 1me, at work. Castle Rock was chosen for this pilot project and will include technical assistance, resources, and recogni1on for par1cipa1ng employers. Want to start a program for your business? Find out how you can receive funding beneďŹ ts. Contact Sue@CastleRock.org or call 303.688.4597.
Are you interested in learning more about the Chamber's worksite wellness pilot project?
Attend this Free Information Session: Wednesday, Aug. 24th 10:00 am to 11:00 am Castle Rock Chamber RSVP at: www.CastleRock.org/Events
Health Links Is Now Recrui ng!
Vendors and Advisors, Contact Sue! Join for a discussion on:
Hot Topic: Worker’s Comp Issues Monday, July 27 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Castle Rock Chamber These Events Are Free & Open to the Public. RSVP to Sue@CastleRock.org
Join us and learn more about the program and to hear Small Business Owners—Healthy Business Success Stories & Get Inspired! Cer1ďŹ ed Healthy Businesses share their success stories and discuss what they are doing to bring wellness to work. Bring Wellness To Your Work!
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Membership Has It’s Privileges As part of your investment with the Chamber, you are eligible to par1cipate in the Member2Member Program! You may oer savings or items of value that represent your business and take advantage of those oers from fellow members. This is part of the Chamber’s ongoing eorts to help our members save. By par1cipa1ng in this program, you are furthering the goal of strengthening our local economy. Contact Alicia to par1cipate or call 303.688.4597.
Calendar of Events– July Friday 3rd Chamber closed in observance of Independence Day
Wednesday 22nd Business Reten1on & Expansion (EDC) @11:30 am – 1 pm Business AUer Hours (Legacy Hospice, dba New Century Hospice-412 Jerry St.) @5:00 pm
Saturday 4th Happy Independence Day! (Visitors Center Closed) Tuesday 7th Free Business Consulta1ons (Chamber) @10am-12:00 pm Free Business Consulta1ons (Chamber) @2:00-4:00 pm Thursday 9th Business Over Breakfast (Douglas County Library-100 S. Wilcox St.) @7:30 am Biz Builder Lunch ‘n Learn – Amp up your Team’s Customer Service (Chamber) @11:00 am
Thursday 23rd Member Orienta1on (Chamber) @ 7:30 am Saturday 25th Visitors Center Open @10:00-2:00pm Monday 27th Worksite Wellness Hot Topic (Chamber) @10:00 am Tuesday 28th Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @7:30 am Free Business Consulta1ons (Chamber) @10 am–12 pm Leads Plus! (Fowl Line) @11:30 am Free Business Consulta1ons (Chamber) @ 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Saturday 11th Visitors Center Open @10:00 am-2:00 pm Monday 13th YEA! Informa1on Session-Ice Cream Social (Chamber) @6:00 pm Winemaker Dinner (Vista Vino) @6:00 pm
Wednesday 29th Business of the Month (Douglas Elbert REALTOR Associa1on-DERA) @9:00 am Women of Influence Luncheon (The Social) @11:30 am
Tuesday 14th Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @7:30 am Free Business Consulta1ons (Chamber) @10am-12:00 pm Leads Plus! (Fowl Line) @11:30 am Free Business Consulta1ons (Chamber) @2:00-4:00 pm Castle Rock Economic Partnership (EDC) @3:00 pm Wednesday 15th Leadership Douglas County Steering Commi>ee (Chamber) @7:30 am Community Leadership (Chamber) @11:30 am Leads Referral (Castle Café) @11:30 am Winemaker Dinner (Gabriel’s) @6:00 pm Saturday 18th Visitors Center Open @10:00 am-2:00 pm 12th Annual WineFest (The Grange in the Meadows) @2:00-8:00 pm Tuesday 21st Government Issues Commi>ee (Chamber) @7:30 am Third Tech Tuesday – How to use your LinkedIn page For Business Success (Chamber) @9:00 am–12:00 pm Free Business Consulta1ons (Chamber) @10am-12:00 pm Douglas County Young Professionals: Meet the Prez (Chamber) @12:30-2:00 pm Free Business Consulta1ons (Chamber) @2:00-4:00 pm 7
*Events are subject to change, view online calendar for up to date list of events. www.CastleRock.org
Calendar of Events – August Saturday 1st Visitors Center Open @10:00 am-2:00 pm
Saturday 22nd Visitors Center Open @10:00-2:00pm
Tuesday 4th Government Issues Commi>ee (Chamber) @7:30am Free Business Consulta1ons (Chamber) @10 am-12 pm Free Business Consulta1ons (Chamber) @2:00-4:00 pm
Monday 24th Worksite Wellness Hot Topic (Chamber) @10:00 am
Wednesday 5th Leads Referral (Castle Café) @11:30 am Thursday 6th Chamber Night at the Fair (Indoor Arena, Fairgrounds) @5:00 pm Douglas County Young Professionals at the Fair (Indoor Arena, Fairgrounds) @5:00 pm
Tuesday 25th Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @7:30 am Free Business Consulta1ons (Chamber) @10 am-12 pm Leads Plus! (Fowl Line) @11:30 am Free Business Consulta1ons (Chamber) @2 pm-4 pm Southern CO Business Partnership (Colo Springs) @2 pm Wednesday 26th Business of the Month (Nytech) @9:00 am Thursday 27th Member Orienta1on (Chamber) @ 7:30 am Board Mee1ng (Chamber) @11:30 am CREG Taskforce (EDC) @ 1:15 pm
Saturday 8th Douglas County Fair Parade (Downtown) @9:00 am Visitors Center Open @10:00 am-2:00 pm Tuesday 11th Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @7:30 am Free Business Consulta1ons (Chamber) @10 am-12 pm Leads Plus! (Fowl Line) @11:30 am Free Business Consulta1ons (Chamber) @2:00-4:00 pm Castle Rock Economic Partnership (EDC) @3:00 pm
Saturday 29th Visitors Center Open @10:00 am – 2:00 pm *Events are subject to change, view online calendar for up to date list of events. www.CastleRock.org
Thursday 13th Business over Breakfast (Re1rement Strategies & Investments) @7:30 am Saturday 15th Visitors Center Open @10:00 am-2:00 pm Tuesday 18th Government Issues Commi>ee (Chamber) @7:30 am Third Tech Tuesday – Build an e-mail List for Success Using aWeber (Chamber) @9:00 am–10:00 pm Free Business Consulta1ons (Chamber) @10 am-12 pm Free Business Consulta1ons (Chamber) @2:00-4:00 pm Wednesday 19th Leadership Douglas County Steering Commi>ee Mee1ng (Chamber) @7:30 am Community Leadership Mee1ng (Chamber) @11:30 am Leads Referral (Castle Café) @11:30 am Business AUer Hours (Brookside Inn) @5:00 pm Thursday 20th Biz Builder Lunch ‘n Learn – Facebook Pages, Insights, and Ads – Oh My! (Chamber) @11:00 am – 1:00 pm Business Voice Newsletter ~ July/August 2015 ~
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August 6-9, 2015 Douglas County Fairgrounds and Events Center For Tickets, Entertainment Schedule and more visit: www.douglascountyfairandrodeo.com Don’t Forget about the Chamber’s Fair Parade on Saturday, August 8th beginning on the south end of town at 9am.
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Upcoming Engagement Events
Thursday, July 9th
Wednesday July 22nd
7:30 am to 9:00 am
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
100 S. Wilcox St. Castle Rock, 80104
412 Jerry St. Castle Rock, 80109
Business Over Breakfast Events Are FREE to all Chamber members. Guests/Non Members must have a guest pass. Register at www.CastleRock.org
Community Connec1on: $10 per person 1 Pass per person for Networking level Free to Ascent Level Members and above. Guests/Non Members must have a guest pass.
Thursday, August 13th
Wed. August 19th
7:30 am to 9 am
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Retirement Investment Strategies
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Networking Level & Above Members—Free Community Connec1on Members-$25.00
PLEASE NOTE: You must log in to your membership proďŹ le to register. Otherwise, you will be charged the non-member rate!
Non Members-$45 Register at www.CastleRock.org/Events.htm 12
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Customer Service Training Amp Up Your Team's Customer Service Thursday, July 9, 2015 Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Castle Rock Chamber Speaker: Joe Weber Owner/Operator
Are You Ready to Up Your Game? Become An Ambassador
Good customer service every day by every single member of your team is vital to the overall health of your business. Excellent customer service pays big dividends.
The Ambassadors are an all-volunteer organiza1on comprised of approximately 24 men and women of Chamber member firms who serve as the public rela1ons and reten1on arm of the Chamber. Chamber membership of at least 6 months longevity is a requirement.
1. Service is what customers remember. Your employee "is" your company. Through daily interac1ons, customers may remember your company fondly - or you may lose a customer and gain bad press.
Interested? Contact the Ambassador Program Chair -Chair, Melanie Calhoun, at 303.814-6622 or contact Alicia at 303.688.4597.
2. Customer service reflects heavily on your en1re business. If you offer great customer service, people assume you have great products - and vice versa. Plus, they feel confident that if they experience a problem, you will give them the help needed.
Ambassadors - Execu1ve Commi>ee Chair—Melanie Calhoun Chair Elect -Patrick Brannan Secretary—Jonathan Wells Advisory Member—Michael Likens
3. Excellent customer service shows customers you care. Customers who feel as though a company cares about them are more likely to refer others and become repeat customers.
Ambassadors Joe Blakely Angela Formby Be>y Graf Robin Henry Lynne Hulburt Patricia Kessack Nadine Kirk Carol Lawson
4. It's a great marke1ng angle. When real-life customers talk about how great your customer service is, those reviews and tes1monials serve as a powerful marke1ng message.
Free To All Chamber Members $25 pp for Non Members Register Now at www.CastleRock.org/Events Beverage Sponsor
The Pepsi Bo>ling Company 3801 Brighton Boulevard Denver, CO 80216 13
Jackie Linderman Kevin McHugh Lyne>e McNairy Mike McNairy Bryan Mullinax Bre> Turner Julie Voorhees Steve White
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PLEASE NOTE: You must log in to your membership proďŹ le to register. Otherwise, you will be charged the Park Street/Jerry non-member rate!Street Storage Ques1ons?
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1500 N. Park Street Castle Rock, CO Call Sue at303.688.2242 303.688.4597.
Women of Influence Luncheon Be Inspired Over Lunch! Lori Hanson—Author, Performance Coach, Speaker Wednesday, July 29, 2015 Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm The Social 872 W Happy Canyon Rd, Castle Pines, CO 80108 The Women of Influence Luncheon Series provides opportuni1es and a venue for women leaders to network, share their best insights and business prac1ces, and foster connec1ons with others. Each quarterly luncheon will address a par1cular key issue and solu1ons to women's advancement. The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce proudly welcomes Lori Hanson, Author, Performance Coach, Speaker. Lori is one of the na1on's most sought-aUer women's keynote speakers. She engages her audiences with highenergy, hilarious keynote programs, mixed with great stories and sprinkled with generous doses of reality for how to get more of the results you want. Her unique ingredients mo1vate women to leave behind the excuses, the guilt, the stressed worn out "YOU" and re-emerge as the successful "YOU" filled with "flow" and Gra1tude. She entertains audiences at women’s conferences, corpora1ons, wellness events, management and sales mee1ngs. Read her full bio at www.castlerock.org/women.htm. This event is Sponsored by the Outlets at Castle Rock and the Educa1on Table is Sponsored by Kaiser Permanente.
$39 for Chamber Members; $49 pp for Non Members Register Now at www.CastleRock.org/Events
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Chamber Anniversaries Business
Number of Years
Wal-Mart Super Center Crisis Center Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course Comfort Technologies, Inc. Courtesy Plumbing & Hea1ng Services, Inc. American Solu1ons for Business Plumbline Services, Inc. Douglas County Living Webolu1ons Camp Bow Wow Canyons Community Church NORTHSTAR BANK COLORADO Taylor, Bruce Colonial Benefit Group Legacy Hospice dba New Century Hospice Art on the Edge - Greater Castle Rock Art Guild Jaris Realty, Inc. G.J. Gardner Douglas County Kaiser Permanente Castle Rock Medical Offices Rocky Mountain Medical Group, P.C. Webster University Denver Campus Bethesda Lutheran Communi1es Tutor Doctor Fastsigns
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Business
Number of Years
BizBrooder.com Crystal Blue - Coldwell Banker Advise Me Consul1ng Beer Realty Powered by Hothem & Associates Kristy Barber Photography Balance Fitness Rory's Catering Buckskins Saloon LLC EnVitality Wellness Center Laptop Repair Castle Rock Amy Radic Arts On Fire - Castle Rock Arts On Fire - Highlands Ranch Easton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ADT Security Services Vehicle Vault Center For Plas1c Surgery At Castle Rock For Rent By Owner, Inc. Le-Vel Thrive Star Floors Asarch Center for Dermatology, Laser & Mohs Surgery Complete Weddings & Events FreeTrailer USA Handyman Ma>ers South Marnick Enterprises Pivot Point Enterprises
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August Business
Number of Years
Sky Cliff Center Primrose School of Castle Rock CAM Services Kroenke Sports & Entertainment Bonaventure of Castle Rock Digital Imaging by Design Downtown Alliance Blue Nectar Colorado Trailers, Inc Castle Rock Kid's Den1stry Colorado Chris1an University Cornerstone Presbyterian Church Home Care Assistance La Quinta Inn & Suites Blue Spruce Animal Clinic B&B Cafe E Company, Inc. Property Tax Reduc1on Services
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Business Noodles & Company Maddie's Biergarten All'asta by Laurie Blue Navigators Marke1ng Group ICE Enrichment Academy Nerium Interna1onal St. Francis Knights of Columbus New Wings Rocky Mountain Antler Co. Vintage Roots Woodlands Academy Castle Rock Moving Services, LLC Mr Appliance of Douglas County Rent-A-Center The Woodhouse - Day Spa Castle Pines Wine & Spirits Play It Again Sports
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Chamber Receives Two Best of the Best Awards According to Jerry Healey, Colorado Community Media Newspaper, the 2015 “Best of the Best” (BOB) sec1on is the best BOB ever produced. “BOB is such a useful tool for learning more about your community.” Use it when dining, shopping, for services, events and so much more. Congratula1ons to all the winners. When out and about, look for the winners’ window decals and plaques. Winning a Best of the Best category is a major accomplishment. This year’s BOB is a record breaker for Colorado Community Media, they exceeded their previous vote count by 150,000, with more than 250,000 votes. This year the chamber was the winner in two categories:
The Castle Rock Chamber Staff and Board of Directors would like to say THANK YOU to our members, our sponsors and to the community for the acknowledgement of our ongoing efforts to support and promote our wonderful community!
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Ooey Gooey Contact: Cheryl Altman Castle Rock, CO 80109 Best of the Best Winner! (720) 885-7470 Category: Desserts -Dessert & Bakery www.familysweetery.com 17
June Ambassador of the Month—Lynette McNairy
Lynette McNairy H&M Transmission and Automotive H&M Collision and Auto Body, LLC
Congratula1ons to our Ambassador of the month, Lyne>e McNairy, H&M Transmission and Automo1ve, LLC and H&M Collision and Auto Body, LLC. Born in St Paul Minnesota, Lyne>e moved here with her family to Colorado at a young age and grew up in the Denver Metro area. She a>ended Barnes Business College in Lakewood and joined the Val-Pak organiza1on as their office manager. AUer 15 years, Lyne>e moved on to Colorado Mountain Development overseeing their accounts payable division in two states. That’s where she met her husband Mike who was in the process of star1ng up H&M Transmission and Automo1ve in Castle Rock. Currently, she plays a key role as book keeper for H&M ensuring account accuracy, payables, receivables, taxes and payroll. “I am so glad to be a part of the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, what a great group to be involved with. As an ambassador and currently the secretary on the execu1ve team, I am enjoying the opportunity to support both small and large businesses in town. Castle Rock is home to a thriving business community and I take pride in being a part of a small business and suppor1ng our community.” We applaud her efforts to support and promote local businesses in our community!
Thank you LyneFe, for all you do to support and promote the Castle Rock Chamber. We greatly appreciate your outstanding efforts!
Beverage Sponsor
The Pepsi Bo>ling Company 3801 Brighton Boulevard Denver, CO 80216
Storage Sponsor
Park Street/Jerry Street Storage 1500 N. Park Street Castle Rock, CO 303.688.2242 Business Voice Newsletter ~ July/August 2015 ~
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May Ambassador of the Month—Angela Formby Angela Formby, along with her husband Bryan, jumped at the opportunity to relocate to Colorado, in 2010, and have enjoyed exploring new opportuni1es for their family. They have a 14 year old son who excels in music and looks forward to high school…well, that last statement may be a bit of an exaggera1on, he is a teenager aUer all… In her free 1me, Angela enjoys studying the history, tradi1ons and language of Germany, a significant part of her heritage. Angela and her family love living in and being part of the Castle Rock community. Angela has been a member of the DCF Guns’ family for nearly three years as the Opera1ons Manager and Compliance Officer. While her primary responsibili1es of ATF and OSHA compliance allow her the opportunity to work in a challenging environment, the community service aspect of personal, family, and Angela Formby community safety are what she finds DCF Guns the most rewarding. Addi1onally, the opportuni1es she's been given to lend a voice in support of our 2nd Amendment rights are invaluable and she hopes to help mold legisla1on. Angela is honored to be part of this team as both the store and industry grow and change. She extends a gra1tude of thanks to the owners of DCF Guns and the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce for allowing her the opportunity to represent and support business in our community. Our Chamber Ambassadors encourage and support new businesses which enriches our community in countless ways. Congratula1ons to Angela Formby for being recognized as our Ambassador of the Month. We applaud her efforts to support and promote local businesses in our community!
Thank you Angela, for all you do to support and promote the Castle Rock Chamber. We greatly appreciate your outstanding efforts!
Ambassador Program Sponsored By:
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May Business of the Month—Insurance Town and Country Chamber is Now Hiring! Membership Investment Representa ve
The Castle Rock Chamber honors Insurance Town and Country as our May Business of the Month recipient. They have been members of the Chamber for more than twenty-two years. Established in the 1980’s by Norman Burke>, Burke> Insurance, now Insurance Town & Country is s1ll family owned and operated. Norm’s wife and son, Joan Burke> and Jeremy Burke> are here to help you! Joan & Jeremy partnered with Rick Pearn who owned Insurance Town & Country for 22 years, in 1997. We were the Town Rick was the Country. The Insurance Town & Country family lost Rick to cancer in 2010. Our agency serves the needs of over 2,000 families and individuals and 400 businesses throughout Castle Rock and Denver. Working with us allows you to take advantage of over 75 years of educa1on and experience in providing custom coverage for your unique situa1on. Insurance Town & Country is an Independent Insurance Agency made up of proven professionals and conscien1ous individuals — the kind of people you can count on. Because we are independent, we serve YOU ďŹ rst rather than the insurance companies. In order to get the right insurance that meets your unique needs at a price that meets your budget, you need to compare oerings in the marketplace. As an independent insurance agency, we do the shopping for you. For more informa1on about Insurance Town & Country call (303) 688-1251 or visit their website at www.insurancedenver.net.
The Membership Investment Representa1ve will build and maintain posi1ve rela1onships with current and poten1al members and will focus on selling Chamber memberships to prospec1ve non-member businesses by communica1ng the beneďŹ ts and value of the Chamber. By providing detailed informa1on on various programs oered through the Chamber which assist our members businesses in their growth process. With this goal in mind, the Membership Investment Representa1ve will support the Chamber’s mission with the goal of increasing the total number of members within the organiza1on. To apply visit www.castlerock.org/jobs.htm or email your resume to Sue@castlerock.org.
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June Business of the Month—Castle Country Assisted Living The Castle Rock Chamber honors Castle Country Assisted Living as our June Business of the Month recipient. For more than fourteen years, Castle Country Assisted Living has been a member of the Castle Rock Chamber. Castle Country Assisted Living operates three homes for seniors, Valley House and Cantril House in downtown Castle Rock and Victorian House in neighboring Parker. Their homes are communi1es of unique individuals brought together as family. Opened in 1989 by three nurses with the goal of suppor1ng local seniors unable to live alone but desiring to maintain their independence, our communi1es con1nue to earn awards and recogni1on for their special mix of expert care in a family, home-like seAng. They were named “Best of the Bestâ€? four 1mes by the well-known Assisted Living Federa1on of America, a na1onally-recognized senior living organiza1on. Castle Country was one of only 15 senior communi1es na1onwide selected for this honor, and the only Colorado community to ever receive this pres1gious na1onal award. Their sta strives to oer the same care found at larger organiza1ons but with a special twist—for them, residents are like family, the care is compassionate, and the lifestyle is vibrant and full. Each day, residents have the opportunity to enjoy new ac1vi1es and life-enriching events, including concerts, theater, musical and comedy performances, art classes, socials and more. Through these diverse programs, they aim to create new possibili1es for a quality life. As a member of the chamber for nearly 15 years, they greatly value this long1me rela1onship; the chamber con1nues to connect Castle Country with community partners and volunteers to help them be>er serve their residents and area seniors. For more informa1on about Castle Country Assisted Living call (303) 482-5552 or visit www.castlecountryassistedliving.org. Congratula ons for being recognized as an outstanding business!
Thank You to Our Caterer of the Month
Thursday, July 30 & August 27 7:30 am to 9:00 am Castle Rock Chamber
323 Metzler Dr., Suite #101, Castle Rock, CO 80108 303.688.3383 www.Dickeys.com
JOIN US & LEARN HOW TO USE YOUR BENEFITS!
We encourage all of our Chamber members to a>end one of our Member Orienta1on mee1ngs. This is your opportunity to meet the Chamber sta, introduce your business, and familiarize yourself with the variety of beneďŹ ts we oer and get connected! Come learn about all the dierent Learning Opportuni1es we oer, Judy will be explaining the eXcelerate Business Program, Monthly Trainings, and our New Online Training Op1ons. Bring your logo in jpg for to upload to your directory lis ng. Please join us, you won't be disappointed. RSVP at www.CastleRock.org/Events 21
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Legacy Hospice dba New Century Hospice Lora Merkling (303) 660-6107 412 Jerry St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 www.newcenturyhospice.com
Castle Rock Zip Line Tours Ty Seufer (720) 733-9477 1375 W. Plum Creek Pkwy Castle Rock, CO 80109 www.castlerockziplinetours.com
Plum Creek Golf Club Mike Benne> (303) 660-2200 331 Players Club Dr. Castle Rock, CO 80104 www..golfplumcreek.com
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Jackie Linderman (303) 688-0888 610 Genoa Way Castle Rock, CO 80109 www.holidayinnexpress.com/castlerock-co
Asarch Center for Dermatology, Laser & Mohs Surgery Deborah Asarch (303) 761-7797 2352 Meadows Blvd., Suite 225 Castle Rock, CO 80109 www.asarchcenter.com
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Chamber to offer members a free package of training valued at $2,500.
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Save Time and Money with Targeted Training In conjunc1on with Coggno.com, we are happy to announce a new service for our members. We are now offering a selec1on of online training courses for purchase directly from our website. We've hand-picked courses that we feel are relevant to you and your employees, covering topics in HR, Compliance, SoUware, Social Media and Business Management – just to name a few. All courses will be available on-demand, 24/7, and administered through an employee's worksta1on. When purchasing the courses through our site, you will also receive a free Learning Management System, or LMS. This tool makes it simple to distribute, monitor, and report on all your employees' training. The training courses are specifically designed to address many of the issues around risk and liability faced by businesses today, as well as develop the skills of your employees. Visit www.CastleRockEG.com today. Select from an extensive library of the finest training providers and courses in the world, all recognized leaders in their fields. Purchase just the training your staff needs, no long term contracts or arbitrary subscrip1ons to training you don’t need. Find and purchase online training courses for your employees on an assortment of topics. Courses are self-paced, on demand, many with cer1ficates, and are distributed online to each employees′ computer via a free Learning Management System where you can track and view repor1ng.
Try Online Training Today! Contact Judy by email at Judy@castlerock.org or call the Chamber to receive a *free class while supplies last.
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Welcome To Our New Members 6224 Marke1ng Contact: Katarina Wright (303) 918-0844 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Category: Online Marke!ng, Social Media Marke!ng Visit their website: 6224marke1ng.com
Don't Trash, Get Cash Contact: Shubh Saxena (720) 593-9268 Li>leton, CO 80163 Category: Recycling - Electronics Visit their website: don>rashgetcash.com
AdvoCare - Alicia & Clayton Hering Contact: Alicia Hering (720) 708-8800 Castle Rock, CO 80109 Category: Health & Fitness, Health & Wellness Visit their website: advocare.com/13062203
Eleva1on Crea1ons Contact: Brenden Coney (720) 878-5709 Castle Rock, CO 80108 Category: Woodworking
Back in Love Consignments Contact: Anne>e Pedersen (303) 663-6384 611 Wilcox Street, Suite C Castle Rock, CO 80104 Category: Consignment Store
Enchanted GiUs Contact: Joel Gi>leman (303) 688-9395 376 Third St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 Category: Gi2 Shops, Retail Visit their website: yourenchantedgiUs.com
Buck for Colorado Contact: Laurie Bra>en (720) 483-7904 P.O. Box 338018 Greeley, CO 80633 Category: Government
Keller Williams Ac1on Realty - Julie Voorhees Contact: Julie Voorhees (303) 437-2505 140 S. Wilcox Castle Rock, CO 80104 Category: Real Estate - Residen!al
Burger King Contact: Kristen Wheeler (303) 688-9381 4408 Barranca Lane Castle Rock, CO, CO 80109 Category: Restaurants
Liv Sotheby's - Paloma & Jenkins Contact: Joyce Paloma (303) 741-5000 858 Happy Canyon Road, Suite 100 Castle Rock, CO 80108 Category: Real Estate, Real Estate - Residen!al
Burger King Contact: Kristen Wheeler (303) 688-9381 880 Kinner Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 Category: Restaurants
Peak View Behavioral Health Contact: Ty Meredith (719) 444-8484 7353 Sisters Grove Colorado Springs, CO 80923 Category: Mental Health Care Visit their website: peakviewbh.com
Castle Rock Aikido Contact: Sean Hannon (720) 221-3665 185 Caprice Ct. #5 Castle Rock, C 80109 Category: Mar!al Arts Instruc!on Visit their website: craikido.com
Sandler Training Contact: Jim Spencer (720) 507-6154 Castle Rock, CO 80109 Category: Training & Consul!ng, Business - Training Visit their website: lps.sandler.com
Castle Rock Parks and Trails Founda1on Contact: Jenny Nagel (303) 501-0274 P.O. Box 724 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Category: Non-ProďŹ t Visit their website: crpCounda1on.org
Simply Organized Castle Rock Contact: Lindsay Sherrill (303) 910-5344 Castle Rock, CO Category: Professional Organizer Visit their: simplyorganizedcastlerock.com
Cat Specialist Contact: Jen Lavalee (303) 663-2287 612 Atchison Way Castle Rock, CO 80109 Category: Veterinarians, Pet Boarding Visit their website: catspecialist.com
Sir Box A Lot Contact: Noah Crowley (303) 717-4338 Castle Pines, CO 80108 Category: E-Commerce Business Visit their website: sirboxalot.com
Complete Business Systems Contact: Herbert Margz (303) 467-9080 5195 Marshall Street Arvada, CO 80002 Category: Business Services 25
Welcome To Our New Members Continue Solterra at Castle Rock Contact: Julie Ludwig (303) 688-3174 4001 Home Street Castle Rock, CO 80108 Category: Nursing Homes, Rehabilita!on
Twisted Aspen Consul1ng Contact: Todd DeVoe (303) 704-2797 Larkspur, CO 80118 Category: Consul!ng - Business, Business - Training Visit their website: twistedaspenconsul1ng.com
SpotOn, Inc. Contact: John Fox Daugherty (770) 403-9215 San Rafael, CA 94901 Category: Marke!ng, Adver!sing Visit their website: spoton.com
Vista Vino Modern Grill Contact: Janine Glennon (303) 660-2005 611 N. Wilcox Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 Category: Restaurants Visit their website: vistavinomoderngrill.com
The Smile in You Contact: Catalin Varela (303) 999-5938 Castle Rock, CO Category: Magazine
Vunnam Technologies LLC Contact: Sousheel Vunnam (303) 956-5485 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Category: Mobile Marke!ng
Chamber Offers Free Business Consultations For All
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Chamber Honors Best of the Best Members Businesses ACCOUNTANT PRIME ACCOUNTING SERVICE,LTD.
FUNERAL HOME CASTLE ROCK FUNERAL AND CREMATION
ANNUAL EVENT STAR LIGHTING
GARAGE DOOR SERVICE ONE CLEAR CHOICE GARAGE DOORS
ANTIQUE STORE THE BARN
GIFT SHOP THE BARN
ART GALLERY CASTLE ROCK ART GUILD
GOLF COURSE RED HAWK GOLF COURSE
AUDIOLOGIST/HEARING AIDS ACCENT ON HEARING
GREEK/MIDDLE EASTERN PEGASUS
AUTO REPAIR/SERVICE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE
GREEN CHILI SANTIAGOS
BAKERY OOEY GOOEY
HAPPY HOUR UNION BISTRO
BANK/CREDIT UNION ANB BANK, CASTLE ROCK
HARDWARE STORE HOME DEPOT
BBQ RESTAURANT DICKEY’S BBQ PIT
HIKING/BIKING TRAIL CASTLEWOOD CANYON
BED & BREAKFAST BEST WESTERN PLUS
HOME CARE ASSISTANCE HOME CARE ASSISTANCE, CASTLE ROCK
BEST BOSS PLUM CREEK MEDICAL
HOSPITAL CASTLE ROCK ADVENTIST HOSPITAL
BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE PLUM CREEK MEDICAL
HOT WINGS FOWL LINE
BEST PLACE TO MEET NEW PEOPLE CASTLE ROCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
HOTEL BEST WESTERN
BEST PRODUCE SPROUTS
ITALIAN RESTAURANT ANGIE’S
BREAKFAST SPOT PEGASUS
LANDSCAPING ROOT TREE SERVICE
BREW PUB ROCK YARD
LAWN SERVICE YAWNIN BEAR
BURRITO SANTIAGOS
LIVE MUSIC VENUE MADDIES BIER GARDEN
CAFE CASTLE CAFE
LOCAL NON-PROFIT DOUGLAS ELBERT TASK FORCE
CATERING SERVICE FLYING HORSE CATERING
LOCAL THEATER/PLAYHOUSE THEATER OF DREAMS
COFFEE SHOP DAZBOG COFFEE
MEXICAN RESTAURANT GUADALAJARA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
COMPUTER STORE/REPAIR LAPTOP REPAIR
MORTGAGE AGENT/ CONSULTANT ZACH DONAHUE 8Z MORTGAGE
CONSIGNMENT THRIFT STORE TREASURES ON PARK STREET
MORTGAGE COMPANY 8Z
DENTAL COSMETIC SURGERY PEAK VIEW DENTAL - DR. JENNI SIBO
NAIL SALON THE MEDICAL SPA AT CASTLE ROCK FOOT & ANKLE CARE
DESSERT OOEY GOOEY EYE CARE PROVIDER MEADOWS FAMILY EYE CARE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER MAC FAMILY RESTAURANT DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT FINANCIAL PLANNER PATRICK BRANNAN, CETERA ADVISORS
PEDIATRICIAN PLUM CREEK MEDICAL PLUMBER BARNES PLUMBING & HEATING INC. PODIATRIST CASTLE ROCK FOOT & ANKLE PUBLIC ART DISPLAY COOLIN'IN THE DOGS (5TH & GILBERT) ROOFER/ROOFING COMPANY ROOFING SCIENCE, INC. SINGLES SPOT MADDIES SPORTING GOODS STORE DCF GUNS SPORTS BAR FOWL LINE
NEW RESTAURANT DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT NURSERY/DAY CARE FACILITY GODDARD ORTHODONTIST MEADOWS ORTHODONTICS PARK PHILIP S MILLER PARK 27
SWIMMING POOL/WATERPARK CASTLE ROCK REC CENTER TEACHER/SCHOOL THE GODDARD SCHOOL TOWING WESTSIDE TOWING TRAVEL AGENCY MONICA CALENDA - CRUISEONE - CALENDA'S VACATIONS URGENT CARE PLUM CREEK MEDICAL VETERINARIAN BROOKLYN VETERINARY CLINIC WINE BAR SIENA WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE PLUM CREEK MEDICAL
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Chamber Programs Overview Affinity Programs Are You Taking Advantage of our Money Saving Programs? Office Depot Program: Members save approximately 15% to 25% annually on their office supplies! To receive your Na1onal Program Office Depot card, please call the Chamber at 303-6884597 or email Sonia@CastleRock.org. Comcast Business Class: Chamber members can save on internet Service and Voice service! For more info, contact Comcast Business Class at 303-7208090. Visit www.castlerock.org/ affinityprogram.htm or contact Alicia@castlerock.org for more informa1on.
Ambassador Program The Ambassadors are an all-volunteer organiza1on comprised of approximately 20 Chamber member firms who serve as the public rela1ons and reten1on arm of the Chamber. The Ambassadors provide understanding and confidence in the Castle Rock Chamber among our businesses. As highly visible and pres1gious volunteers, the Ambassadors serve as the Chamber’s primary liaison to Castle Rock Chamber members and play an essen1al role in membership reten1on, recruitment, anniversary calls, ribbon cuAngs, conveying member needs and/or concerns to Chamber Staff and garnering support for the Chamber. ~Melanie Calhoun – Chairperson, www.castlerock.org/ambassadors.htm or contact Alicia@castlerock.org.
Business After Hours & Business Over Breakfast To assist our members in developing business rela1onships the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce offers many networking events throughout the year. There are monthly Business AUer Hours, Business Over Breakfast and Member Orienta1ons. Visit: www.castlerock.org/bah.htm or contact Alicia@castlerock.org for more informa1on.
Castle Rock Economic Gardeners (CREG) To provide small business owners with the resources used by best-in-class firms, thereby enhancing their compe11veness in the local, state and global marketplace. CREG is a group of dedicated business leaders who act as mentors and offer li>le to no cost business intelligence to both start-ups and established businesses in Castle Rock. ~Mike Tafoya, Portocol Business Strategies –Chairman, www.CastleRockEG.com or contact Judy@castlerock.org for more informa1on.
Douglas County Business Alliance (DCBA) Is a united effort of the Castle Rock, Lone Tree, Parker and Highlands Ranch Chambers of Commerce, South Metro Denver Chamber, along with the Northwest Douglas and Castle Rock Economic Development Councils, to form a legisla1ve coali1on to lead and influence regional, state and federal policy, legisla1on and regula1ons. The primary focus of the DCBA is to create a posi1ve business climate for the future of Douglas County businesses. ~Frank Gray, EDC Chairman ~Pam Ridler, Pam@castlerock.org or www.douglascountybusinessalliance.com/
Douglas County Young Professionals The Douglas County YP’s group is intended for young professionals aged 21 - 40, who live or work in the Douglas County community. DCYP offers great networking opportuni1es to help build your business prac1ce, gain las1ng friendships, and have fun at the same 1me! Our Mission is to build a network of young professionals who support each other and provide a voice in the community, with an emphasis on social ac1vi1es and community involvement. ~John Woodrick, John@castlerock.org.
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Government Issues Committee (GIC) To be a proac1ve voice and advocate for the business community regarding governmental issues; promo1ng economic interests which contribute to the quality of life of Castle Rock and facilitates communica1on between local government and the business community. ~DJ Tedesco, Castle Rock Bank Chairman, or Pam@CastleRock.org for more informa1on.
Leadership Douglas County (LDC) Leadership Douglas County (LDC) provides the opportunity for par1cipants to broaden their knowledge of the community while enhancing their leadership skills. The program brings diverse people together to learn from each other, creates an expecta1on of servant leadership, and builds in real opportuni1es to teach knowledge and skills. Contact Carrie Buchan at info@leadershipdouglascounty.com for more informa1on or www.LeadershipDouglasCounty.com
Networking/Leads Groups The Castle Rock Chambers Leads Groups are organiza1ons of business professionals that have the desire to improve their income by forming rela1onships with other Chamber members for the purpose of exchanging direct client referrals and leads. www.castlerock.org/ networking.htm or contact Sue@castlerock.org.
WANTED: TEENS WHO MEAN BUSINESS Young Entrepreneurs Academy Begins New Classes This Fall This fall, Douglas County 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!â€? Introduced to Colorado in 2012 by the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, and now in its fourth year, throughout this exci1ng, projects-based program students will meet with local business moguls, generate real business ideas, pitch their business plans in front of investors for real funding, and launch their very own real, legal, proďŹ table businesses. The 30-week enrichment program takes place in Castle Rock, and is open to all middle and high school students in Douglas County who may not have their million dollar idea yet, but are excited about crea1ng their own business. Students may also decide to start a business or social movement with a partner. YEA! is accep1ng applica1ons for next year’s class, which runs during the academic year from October to May, with classes mee1ng once a week for three hours. Students enjoy ďŹ eld trips, pizza par1es and interac1ve sessions, as they pursue their passion. Students may even apply for academic credit from eDCSD for par1cipa1ng in the program.
YEA! is hos!ng an
Open House & Ice Cream Social Monday, July 13, at 6:30 p.m. Castle Rock Chamber For Interested students and parents. If you’d like to attend this informational session, call 720.440.3726 for more details. Mention this article, with a completed application, to take advantage of a special discount off registration. Because space is limited, interested students are encouraged to apply right away. Par1al scholarships may be available and students can earn DCSD high school credit for par1cipa1on. Applica1ons are available on the website at www.YEADC.com and can be emailed to CastleRockor faxed to 303.688.2668. YEA@gmail.com For ques1ons, please call Carrie at 720.440.3726.
Thank You to Our Sponsors! YEA! Student, Catalin Varela competes in Phoenix at the Saunders Scholars Semi-Finals. The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a groundbreaking and exci ng year long class that transforms middle and high school students into real, conďŹ dent entrepreneurs. Throughout the class, students develop business ideas, write business plans, conduct market research, pitch their plans to a panel of investors, and actually launch and run their own real, legal, fully formed companies and social movements. Founded in 2004 at the University of Rochester with support from the Kauman Founda on, and brought to the State of Colorado in 2012 by the Castle Rock Chamber and a grant from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Young Entrepreneurs Academy today serves thousands of students in communi es across America. For more informa on about the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, please call 720.440.3726 or visit www.YEADC.com Business Voice Newsletter ~ July/August 2015 ~
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Developing Leaders in Douglas County—2015 Graduation June Session: Arts, Culture and Media & Gradua on Steering CommiFee Planners: Chris Cooper, Kris Medina, Julie Case, Class of 2014 The Class of 2015 began the day at the state-of-the-art PACE Center in Parker. PACE oers a full schedule of programming that keeps the Center busy from morning un1l night with arts educa1on, performances, and mee1ng and event venue space for corporate, civic, and private and community groups. Access to arts and culture is an essen1al element in building successful communi1es and it provides economic beneďŹ ts to the community, as well. The class heard from a panel of arts leaders from across the County and learned about funding mechanisms, the wide variety of events, ac1vi1es and organiza1ons that are available, as well as the vast number of residents, and non-residents, who choose to par1cipate in cultural programs oered within Douglas County. Leadership Douglas County Class of 2015 Graduates Sixteen Par cipants Following the morning session, on June 5, the Highlands Ranch Mansion was the place of celebra1on for gradua1on. The Leadership Douglas County Class of 2015 celebrated the comple1on of their 10-month program while guests were welcomed by Ann Curry and Lori Kania, 2015 LDC Co-Chairs. The class was honored to have Greg Hernandez as the commencement speaker, who gave an inspiring talk to the graduates. Every year, each class completes a service project as part of the program. In selec1ng a project, the Class of 2015 was moved by the needs of the Douglas Elbert Task Force as they approached the opening of a new recep1on area for clients. Through hard work and generous donors, the class was able to provide furniture, computers, artwork for the walls, a children’s play area, a TV, and window coverings, crea1ng a beau1ful and digniďŹ ed entry for clients seeking assistance from the task force.
Congratula$ons to the gradua$ng class of 2015 Karine Beard
Plum Creek Investment Services
Jill Bonczynski
Tri County Health Department
Lauren Buckley Adam Catao Kent Clark
Sky Ridge Medical Center Douglas County Sheri’s OďŹƒce Charles Schwab Corpora!on
Jo Ellen Davidson
Community Housing Dev Assoc, Inc
Jus1n Giacchino
FirstBank-Douglas County Market
Jerey Holwell “C.J.â€? Catherine Jorgensen Kristen Krueger Sydney Mahnken Erin Novotny Robert Rotherham, Jr. Amy Smith Tony Stephenson Brad Wilkin
City of Lone Tree Town of Castle Rock Charles Schwab Corpora!on Parker Arts, Culture & Events Center Castle Rock Police Douglas County Sheri’s OďŹƒce Aine Enterprises/Car Connec!ons Wind Crest Re!rement Community Shea Homes
Leadership Douglas County would like to thank June’s Loca$on Sponsors Parker PACE Center, Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District, Highlands Ranch Mansion, Lone Tree Brewery.
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Town & County News Survey says: the grass is green in Castle Rock—Castle Rock is the place where the grass is greener, results to the Town’s 2015 community survey revealed. More than 700 residents responded to the survey aUer being randomly selected to par1cipate. Northwest Research Group administered the survey on the Town’s behalf in April and May. Northwest’s Project Director, Nathan Wiggin, told Town Council Tuesday that the survey respondents love living in Castle Rock, and that the quality of life here is exceedingly high. Read more at: h>p://www.castlerock.org/ chamber_news8.htm. Castle Rock named one of the safest communi es in Colorado— When choosing a place to raise your family or grow your business, safety is oUen top of mind. Even as Castle Rock con1nues to grow, it remains one of the safest communi1es in both the state and the na1on. A study released earlier this summer indicates Castle Rock ranks as the second safest community in Colorado among those with popula1ons of more than 20,000. Read more h>p://www.castlerock.org/ chamber_news6.htm. Council acknowledges pe on withdrawal; Promenade construc on moves forward—The new plan and zoning for the Promenade at Castle Rock will move forward aUer pe11oners withdrew their pe11on last month. Town Council was poised to decide whether to rescind the ordinance deďŹ ning the project’s new plan and zoning or send it to a public vote. But this discussion changed Tuesday, when the two pe11oners who ini1ated the referendum withdrew their pe11on. Read h>p://crgov.com/ more at: CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=932. Business Voice Newsletter ~ July/August 2015 ~
Council further regulates marijuana cul va on, now eec ve—In an eort to address health and safety concerns related to marijuana cul1va1on, Town Council unanimously approved a series of changes to Town Code, restric1ng cul1va1on. During its mee1ng May 19, Council voted 7-0 to approve an ordinance amending a por1on of Town Code and adding a new chapter related to marijuana growth. Read more at: h>p://crgov.com/CivicAlerts.aspx? AID=939 Audit ďŹ nds town ďŹ nances in order, Sales taxes provide bulk of revenues for general fund—It appears that Castle Rock's ďŹ nancial house is in order. The town was presented with its yearly audit June 16. The independent report showed the town met its budget goals for 2014, brought in about $46 million in net funds and spent around $33 million in government money to complete major community projects. h>p:// Read more at: castlerocknewspress.net/stories/ Audit-ďŹ nds-town-ďŹ nances-inorder,191925 Challenge, overcome, persevere and succeed at annual COPS Camp July 28-31—Summer is oUen a 1me for teens to hang out at the pool and get some much-needed down1me following the school year. But it can also be a 1me for growth and learning. Castle Rock Police is gearing up for its annual COPS Camp July 28-31. Youth ages 13-17 are invited to a>end the camp, which will help them build teamwork and leadership skills they can use in any future career. Read more at: h>p://crgov.com/CivicAlerts.aspx? AID=943.
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Rock the Fourth with ďŹ reworks show set to blast o at Metzler Ranch Community Park—For a lot of residents, Fourth of July just wouldn’t be the same without a great ďŹ reworks show. Rock this year’s Independence Day with the Town’s Rockin’ the Fourth: Red, White & Boom! ďŹ reworks celebra1on. Read more h>p://crgov.com/ CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=944 Teen Art Summer Camp at Art on the Edge, Castle Rock, CO—Six dierent crea1ve art classes for teens during July; something for everybody! Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday aUernoons from 1 to 4. Taught by accomplished ar1st/ teachers who have volunteered to share their exper1se. Small classes: ten students; all supplies provided. $40.00 per three-day session. Read more at: h>p://gcrag.com/ workshops/ The Miller Ac vi es Center, or MAC, is boas ng a new mountain bike race series in Castle Rock. “Race the MACâ€? is a new series that will take place on Wednesdays star1ng in July with a season championship to be named in August. Race the MAC series Bike Races-July 15, 22, 29 and August 5 and 12. Races run from 5-9pm. Register online: h>p://www.Raceco.org 2015 Downtown Events Series: First Saturdays Friday, July 3rd-Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Saturday, August 1st - Cinderella Saturday, September 5th Captain America: The Winter Soldier Saturday, October 3rd–Oktoberfest Other Downtown Events: Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015 – Splash in the Park (Brought to you by: Castle Rock Adven1st Hospital) – View printable calendar at www.DowntownCastleRock.com
Members in the News Demen a Caregiver’s WorkshopJuly 6th at Castle Rock Adven st Hospital from 10 am to 2:30 pm. Are you caring for a loved one with demen1a. Do you know someone who is over-burdened by the rigors of caring for someone who has Alzheimer’s. Please spread the word and join us for this important event to inform and educate those to be the best caregiver possible. Learn 1ps and tricks to help make your days easier and more pleasant for everyone. Join the Historical Society on Thursday July 9, 2015 for a presenta on on Mar n MarieFa/Lockheed Mar n: Space and Rocketry in Douglas County. Philip S. Miller Library 100 S. Wilcox Street Castle Rock, Co. 80104. Refreshments will be served at 6:45 pm with the presenta1on star1ng at 7:00 pm. For more informa1on contact the Castle Rock Museum (303) 814-3164, museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Admission is free. Caring For Your Kids If You Can’t Workshop is July 10th at PS Miller Library—If you weren’t around to care for your kids, would your wishes for them would be honored? Unlikely guardians being appointed, absentee parents suddenly showing up to take charge of funds, underinsured widows and orphans falling on hard 1mes, and college plans abandoned for lack of ďŹ nancial planning are just a few in a series of unfortunate events that can befall the children of the unprepared. Presenters Karen Shirley, Holmes Shirley Law, and Susan Trost, Modern Woodmen of America, will share essen1als of caring for your kids if you can’t. Read more at h>p://visitcastlerock.org/event/ caring-kids-cant/?instance_id=1878
Wild Beast Feast 2015 is July 10th. Come out and join us for an evening of good food and fun with other local hunters, ďŹ shermen and outdoorsmen! More info at h>p:// www.wildbeasCeast.com/ Farmers Market: July 11 – October 3, 2015 on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. – noon. Locaton is 3rd & Elbert St.The Castle Rock Farmer’s Market provides Douglas County residents with a local market where they can purchase fresh fruits, vegetables and other hor1cultural products. Strike a Pose Model Search is July 14th at 11 am. The Outlets at Castle Rock are looking for models to represent the Outlets of Colorado (Castle Rock, Loveland, and Silverthorne) in print ads, television segments, and live fashion shows! Girls and guys ages 5-23 who are interested must pre-register at www.outletsatcastlerock.com/ events Miss Ms Tea Parlour’s High Tea is July 17th from 2pm to 5pm. Stop in for High Tea and a dessert/tea sandwiches bar with your friends! Price is $8 for children and $12 for adults.
Now!â€? event on Saturday, July 18, from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Li>leton and Castle Rock Campuses. Rendezvous at the Rock 2015 is July 25th at Rockyard Brewing Company. Ticket includes: Entry for one to the Rendezvous at the Rock Beer Fes1val, commemora1ve logo’d tas1ng cup (not available to nondrinker 1cket holders), 10% discount on food at Rockyard Brewing Company, live local music at the fes1val. Relay for Life is July 25th from 4pm to midnight at PS Miller Park. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement unites people in communi1es across the glove to celebrate the lives of people who have ba>led cancer, remember loved ones lost, and ďŹ ght back against the disease. Insanity Mud Run is August 22nd at the Music Mountain Amphitheatre in Larkspur. InsanityMudRun.com. The 2nd Annual Bourbon and Brewfest to beneďŹ t the Dumb Friends League will be on August 22nd at the Grange in the Meadows. Get Tickets at: www.meadowscastlerock.com
52 Rivers – A Woman’s Fly Fishing Journey is July 17th at the Philip S. Miller Library. Shelley Walchak’s passions are y ďŹ shing and libraries! In 2013 she ďŹ shed a river a week and blogged. The blog is now a book. Her stories and photos are meant to inspire people to their own paths to a passionate life. Registra1on is required. Books will be sold at the event. Arapahoe Community College will oer an opportunity for anyone to begin the process of enrolling in Fall 2015 classes with the “Start www.CASTLEROCKWINEFEST.com 33
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Upcoming Signature Events Castle Rock WineFest—Saturday, July 18, 2015 The Grange in the Meadows www.CastleRockWineFest.com
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