December 2011 Business Voice Newsletter

"Get Connected to the Region's Best Bus iness Network" SERVING THE BUSINESS COMMUN ITY SINCE 1955 • REPRESENTING 15,235 MEMBER EMPLOYEES • DECEMBER 2011, VOLUME 8, NUMBER 12

Happy Holidays From the Chamber Board and Staff!

MORE NEWS INSIDE Budgeting Ideas to Market your Business in 2012 Shop the Chamber for Holiday Gifts Healthy Living Expo is February 11 Women of Influence Luncheon is January 12 Ribbon Cuttings Castle Rock Chamber Business Voice

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CEO Focus Come Travel with the Chamber in 2012 Last month the Chamber ventured on a fabulous trip to Greece and Turkey where thirty-two friends and family members explored many exotic destinations. T he Chamber board has just announced that our next venture will be to explore the sunny C osta Del Sol region along Spain’s M editerranean coastline coastline.

This will be a 9-day journey leaving on November 6, 2012. More information will be available in the next couple of weeks, and will be promoted through CastleRock.org. Please contact me with any questions regarding our next excursion.

Chamber creates a New Business Venture with The Healthy Living Expo A great deal of planning has gone into creating a new and exciting opportunity Pam Ridler, CCE for your business to gain exposure at one location on Saturday, February 11, President/CEO 2012. Here’s your chance to participate in Colorado’s largest Expo focused on Castle Rock Chamber living, working and playing in Colorado. S ee page 6 of this publication for more details about this exciting business opportunity.

Budgeting Ideas to Market your Business in 2012 As the year is coming to an end, it is time to plan for 2012. As a business owner and/or manager you are forced to be more creative and deliberate with your marketing efforts. As a reminder, your business has many options that are cost effective or even built into your investment with the Chamber. Outside of our daily referrals to people looking for reputable businesses, there are opportunities for your business to reach new and current residents and other businesses throughout the year. Here are some tips to help your business get more exposure: Spread your “word of mouth” about your business to other members!

Check our calendar online www.castlerock.org for upcoming opportunities to netw ork throughout the year with other members who might be able to connect you to new clients or resources. Don’t forget to budget for the annual events like the Healthy Living Expo coming in February!

Discounts?

Many Chamber member businesses offer Member-to-M ember and general discounts online for people to use. The coupon or discount is attac hed to your listing online for everyone to access. And this service is FREE for ALL our members to use.

More directed marketing to people looking for your business? Consider advertising in the Chamber online newsletter, The Business Voice, website or at a Chamber event. Eac h is directed tow ard a specific audience and costs considerably less than some types of traditional marketing. Also, don’t disregard the use of social media in your marketing efforts. Check out the Chamber’s Facebook page www.FaceBook.com/castlerockchamber Gain more recognition for your business.

If you place our investment sticker in the window of your business, it recognizes you as a proud member of the Castle Rock Chamber and the business community. Why not tout that in your promotions? Members may use the Castle Rock Chamber logo on their website, business cards, stationery and advertising. The association with the Chamber will add credibility and shows your support of the area business community! For more ideas of how your membership can benefit you, call Joanne Taylor, Membership Development Director at 303-688-4597 or Joanne@castlerock.org

2011~2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE C HAIRMAN OF TH E BOARD Linda Watson Sky Ridge Medical Center

C HAIR- ELE CT Aaron Barrick Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile, P.C.

TREA SURER Pam Jenkins Castle Rock Bank

TREA SURER- ELE CT Wendy Nelson B2B CFO

IMM EDIATE PAST C HAIRMAN Lisa Frizell Office of Douglas County Assessor

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

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

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

CHAMBER STAFF Vision: Igniting passion for business success and community Mission: To support, encourage and prom ote member businesses in the community To be a “voice” for businesses to local and regional government To foster a livable, vital community where quality of life and positive growth are both possible

Values: Accountability — to provide transparent and responsive leadership; acting as good stewards of funds, time and resources Innovation — to inspire new ideas, solutions and opportunities Integrity — to do things right and always do the right thing Respect — to earn trust and to hold others in hig h esteem Team W ork — to motivate and empower one another to do great things Rel ationships — to build enduring connections and partnerships founded upon honesty, gratitude and commitment 3

Your Chamber works to...

• Strengthen our local economy • Promote the community • Take political action • Create business relationships • Represent business with government

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

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Starlighting 2011 Light Up the Season!

Best of Show - Castle Country Assisted Living The Town of Castle Rock dressed up in its finest to kick off the holiday season at Starlighting 2011 on November 19th. Area businesses competed in a decorating contest with four categories: Best of Show, Best Small Town Theme, Most Creative and Best Use of Lights, which complimented the year’s theme, “Light Up the Season!”

The following businesses earned the coveted awards: Best of Show was awarded to Castle Country Assisted Living; Best Small Town Theme, Find Your Stash; Most Creative, Gene’s Muffler and Auto Body and Best Use of Lights, Cherokee Ranch & Castle. All Chamber member businesses and those in the surrounding area were encouraged to participate by decorating the outside of their businesses by Starlighting. “A business doesn’t necessarily need to be located in the downtown area to compete,” said Pam Ridler, President and CEO of the Castle Rock Chamber.

The weather cooperated for the most part, turning chilly at sunset. More than 12,000 braved the cold to participate in the Starlighting Ceremony hosted by Gary Shapiro of Channel 9. Town, County and business sponsors joined the public ceremony with a skit, poem, carols and well-wishes. The Jolly Old Elf himself made an appearance to the delight of thousands.

Due to the efforts of the Downtown Development Authority, a new downtown canopy of lights was unveiled after the lighting of the Star. This canopy replaces street lighting between Third and Fourth Streets on Wilcox and most certainly produces a festive mood for holiday revelers and shoppers!

Title Sponsor ~ Castle Rock Bank Major Sponsors ~ Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus

• P lumbline Serv ices, Inc. Primrose Schools of Castle Rock and Lone Tree • FirstBank - Douglas County The Lowry Allstate Insurance Agency • Local Allstate agents - Dow, E llis, Lopez, and MacDonald Castle Home Care • Michael’s Auto Body

Candle Sponsors ~ Sky Ridge Medical Center

• P lumbline Services • Primrose Schools FirstBank - Douglas County • The Lowry Allstate Insurance Agency Allstate Corporate Offices • Sunset Stone • Douglas Lumber & Building Supply

Hot Chocolate Sponsors ~ Wells Fargo Bank • Patriot Enterprises, Inc. • gopixel design studios Air Academy Federal Credit Union

Carriage Ride Sponsors ~ gopixel design studios, inc. • Fo lkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile, P.C. P rimrose Schools of Castle Rock and Lone Tree

Media Sponsors ~ Community Media of Colorado • Impressions of Colorado magazine Douglas County Living • Area Newsletters • Cindy Welch Design 4

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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS DECEMBER 7,

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

2011

5:00—7:00 PM

Location: 310 N. Wilcox One pass for Networking level, free for Ascent level and above $10 for Community Connection GUESTS MUST HAVE ADMITTANCE PASS

Business Over Breakfast

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

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

January 13

Primrose School - Castle Rock

April 14 May 13

FirstBank - Douglas County Village Inn

June 30

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

July 28

Woodlands Academy

August 25 September 1

Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus Wholistic Healing Center of Castle Rock

October 13

JM Kitchen & Bath

January 16 Speed Racew ay

June 15 Sky Ridge Medical Center

February 16 Imagine Center For the Visual & Performing Arts

July 13 Crystal Valley Ranch

March 17 Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile, P.C., Castle Rock EDC, White Construction Group McKilip & DiCiesare, CPAs April 8 Showcase After Hours May 18 Castle Rock Development Company The Grange in The Meadows

August 17 Patriot Enterprises September 14 gopixel design studios, inc. at the Chamber October 19 Cherokee Ranch & Castle Flying Horse Catering November 16 Wells Fargo Bank December 7 Tana Dolce

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

GUESTS MUST HAVE ADMITTANCE PASS

THAN K YOU... to the Wells Fargo Bank team for a great November Business After Hours at 445 S. Perry Street.

Thank you to Kate Blair (second from left) and Jeff Hamblin (center) for their sponsorship.

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December

Chamber Calendar

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE PRESIDENT’S LEVEL

Thursday 1st Castle Rock Stars Membership Meeting (Chamber) @ 8:00 am Friday 2nd Castle Rock Economic Partners (EDC) @ 8:00 am Ambassadors Retreat (Sapphire Point Club House) @ 10:00 am Tuesday 6th Free Business Consultation (Chamber) GIC Government Issues Committee (Chamber) @ 7:30 am Healthy Living Expo Meeting (Chamber) @ 9:30 am Wednesday 7th Leadership Douglas County (Lone Tree) @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Free Business Consultation (Chamber) Leads Referral (El Parral) @ 11:30 am VIP Luncheon (The Grange) 11:30 – 1:00 pm Business After Hours (Tana Dolce) @ 5:00 – 7:00 pm Thursday 8th Webster University – New Student Orientation (Chamber) @ 6:00 – 7:00 pm Tuesday 13th Free Business Consultation (Chamber) The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am Business Boot Camp (Chamber) @ 5:00 pm Wednesday 14th Free Business Consultation (Chamber) Leadership Steering (Chamber) 7:30 - 9:00 am

CASTLE ROCK BANK COMMUNITY MEDIA OF COLORADO S KY RIDGE MEDICAL CENTER

EXECUTIVE LEVEL BLACK HILLS ENERGY CASTLE ROCK ADVENTIST HEALTH CAMPUS D OUGLAS COUNTY LIVING MAGAZINE I NTERMOUNTAIN RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION PINNACOL ASSURANCE

ENTREPRENEUR LEVEL CASTLE ROCK D EVELOPMENT COMPANY FIRSTBANK - D OUGLAS COUNTY PATRIOT ENTERPRISES WELLS FARGO BANK

PREMIER LEVEL ANTHEM BLUE CROSS /BLUE S HIELD BLACK-EYED PEA BONAVENTURE - CASTLE ROCK BUBBLES LIQUOR WORLD CASTLE HOME CARE COWEST I NSURANCE GROUP FOLKESTAD, FAZEKAS , BARRICK & PATOILE, P.C. GOPIXEL DESIGN STUDIOS , INC .

KAISER PERMANENTE KEY BANK LIBERTY MUTUAL I NSURANCE MICHAEL’S AUTO BODY AND GLASS PLUMBLINE S ERVICES , I NC .

WEBSTER UNIVERSITY

Thursday 15th Castle Rock Stars Lunch (Black-eyed Pea) @11:30 am Chamber Office Closed @ 3:00 pm Friday 16th Castle Rock Economic Partners (EDC) @ 8:00 am Tuesday 20th Free Business Consultation (Chamber)

TRAFFIC ALERT!

Wednesday 21st Free Business Consultation (Chamber) Community Leadership (Chamber) @ 11:30 am Leads Referral (El Parral) @ 11:30 am Monday 26th Chamber Office Closed

PHONE CALLS W ALK-INS W EBSITE - MONTHLY VISITS

Tuesday 27th Free Business Consultation (Chamber)

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Welcome NEW MEMBERS Carpet Connection Rick Cheever (720) 421-5193 Castle Rock, CO carpet-connect.com Carpet, Flooring

Struna Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Louie Struna (303) 660-1124 Castle Rock, CO strunaplumbing.com Plumbing - Contractors, Plumbing & Heating

UPS Store - Front Street , The Todd Hunter (303) 688-5999 4833 S. Front St. Unit B Castle Rock, CO 80104 theupsstore.com/4337.htm Packaging Service

RESTAURAN T OF THE MONTH

BEVERAGE SPONSOR

STORAGE SPONSOR

BLACK-EYED PEA 850 N EW MEMPHIS CT CASTLE ROCK 303.663.1105

THE PEPSI BOTTLING COMPANY 3801 BRIGHTON BOULEVARD D ENVER 80216

PARK S TREET/JERRY S TREET S TORAGE 1500 N. PARK S TREET CASTLE ROCK 303.688.2242

Castle Rock Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Tricia Winfree (303) 663-7890 718 Maleta Ln. Suite 201 Castle Rock, CO 80108 castlerockoms.com Dentists - Oral & Maxillofac ial Surgeons Children's Hair Studio Isaac Turja (720) 733-2887 218 Wilcox St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 chscastlerock.com Salons - Children Essence Health & Fitness Laura Hancock (303) 350-8389 1057 A Park St. Castle Rock, CO 80109 castlerockfitness.com Fitness Studio, Personal Training Estate Sale, The Larry Blanc (303) 688-1207 807 Wilcox St. Suite B Castle Rock, CO 80104 Consignment Store NavPoint Real Estate Group Matt Call (720) 420-7530 734 N. Wilcox Suite 207 Castle Rock, CO 80104 navpointre.com Real Estate - Commercial, Real Estate - Comm'l & Investment

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Celebrate Chamber ANNIVERSARIES Business FirstBank of Douglas County D & L Constructors, Inc. Steele Tires, Inc. Black Hills Energy Acme Brick Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network Double D Auto Repair, Inc. Party Time Rental, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank Douglas County Government NAPA Auto Parts Seeley, Darold Theatre of Dreams Arts and Event Center Black-eyed Pea State Farm Insurance - David Topolnicki Allstate - Ellis Insurance Agency Alexandra Entertainment Connection Barnes Plumbing and Heating, Inc Castle Rock Phone Company E Company, Inc. Property Tax Reduction Services, The Red Stag Productions Business Communic ation Support, LLC Castle Springs Land Co., LLC Candis Kloverstrom Diversity, LLC. For Rent By Ow ner, Inc. Healthier Side Of Life, The Innovative Pain Medicine Center of Colorado RHG Products Co. Susan O'Malley

Number of Years 44 Years 37 Years 35 Years 25 Years 25 Years 25 Years 25 Years 18 Years 15 Years 14 Years 14 Years 14 Years 9 Years 7 Years 7 Years 6 Years 4 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 2 Years 2 Years 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year

Give to Those Who Gave to US! Thanks to the Douglas County Parks department, the Plaza for the Douglas County Veterans Monument was finished by Veterans Day 2011 and will be ready to receive the 14’ bronze statue

by Veterans Day 2012.

Though we are making great headway in fund raising by reaching more than $35,000 toward our goal of $120,000, the Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation (DCVMF) needs the help of our citizens to bring to reality this tribute for military men and women who have passed, veterans living, and those currently serving our country.

Monetary gifts for specific items for the monument, e.g., flag poles, flags, branch of service seals, etc. are possible as well. All gifts are tax deductible as the DCVMF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Visit dcvmf.org for more details

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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

Promoting Our Members

Patriot Award Certificate of Appreciation Presented to Folkestad Fazekas Barrick & Patoile, P.C .

Bonaventure Senior Living To Open in Castle Rock!

On October 13, 2011, several representatives from the Employers Support of the Guard and Reserve (“ESGR”) presented the law firm of Folkestad Fazekas Barrick & Patoile, P.C. with Patriot Award Certificates of Appreciation. The awards were accepted by the directors in the law firm: Jim Folkestad, Ernie Fazekas and Mark Patoile.

A Groundbreaking Ceremony was held Thursday, October 27, at the site for the new Bonaventure Senior Living Facility, located at 1855 Low Meadow Blvd., Castle Rock.

Scheduled to open in the Fall of 2012, the community will inChamber Chair, Linda W atson, Sky Ridge clude independent retirement Medical Center and Castle Rock Mayor, communities, assisted living Paul Donahue, joi n Bonaventure executives and memory care facilities. at the groundbreaking in October.

Following the groundbreaking, a ceremony and reception was held at The New Hope Presbyterian Church, where Bonaventure princ ipals were on hand to answer questions, display layout plans, and discuss the range of services Bonavenure offers. For more information, call Shelley Savoie at (303)681-3752.

ESGR awards this prestigious national honor on behalf of the Department of Defense. According to Major General (Retired) Don Marrow, “The Patriot Award was created by ESGR to publicly recognize employers who provide outstanding patriotic support and cooperation to their employees who have answered the nation’s call to serve.” Established in 1972, the ESGR promotes cooperation and understanding between reserve component members and their civilian employers and assists in the resolution of conflicts arising from employee’s military commitment. More than 1.3 million members of the National Guard and Reserve are currently serving their country and state on the war on terror, homeland defense missions and humanitarian relief efforts. There are currently about 15,000 members of the Reserve component in Colorado.

These reserve members represent over 50% of the total U.S. military.

The law firm was nominated by its managing director, Aaron Barrick (second from right). Colonel Barrick is the State Judge Advocate for Colorado and the Senior Legal Advisor and General Counsel to the Adjutant General for Colorado. In this capacity, he oversees all legal personnel in the state militia and is responsible for all matters of state and federal law impacting the National Guard and its more than 4,500 military members and their Pictured from left, Ernie Fazekas, Jim Folkestad, Aaron Barrick and Marc Patoile. families.

Colonel Barrick has served more than 20 years in the active duty Air Force and the Colorado National Guard and enjoys the cooperation, respect and accommodations of his employer when called to assist with military contingencies.

Douglas/Elbert Task Force Encourages You to Adopt -A-Family for the Holidays Christmas morning can be especially sad for children when parents are unable to buy them a gift. The Douglas/Elbert Task Force “Santa’s Sharing” program helps by organizing sponsors for families in Douglas and Elbert counties. Individuals, businesses and groups willing to share the joy of the holidays are urged to “adopt” a local family going through difficult times. These families are a part of our community, our neighbors and friends so we hope you will help us help them.

Last year 186 families were adopted, the need is even greater this year. There are several sponsor opportunities. For information and an application to sponsor a family, go to http:// www.detaskforce.org/santassharing.htm or call the Task Force at 303-688-1114.

The Douglas/Elbert Task Force is a non-profit organization that supports local families in crisis by providing emergenc y assistance to those in need with rent, utilities, food, clothing and household items.

St. Jude’s Dream Home Fundraiser Sells Out Kudos to the Community for Success in First Year Campaign It is official, thanks to local support throughout the whole campaign from such entities as Castle Rock Development Company, the Town of Castle Rock and Castle Rock Chamber, the St. Jude campaign to raise money for its research hospital sold out of tickets, raising $1.1 million for the kids of St. Jude!

This is truly an amazing feat considering this is the first year for the campaign in this area.

“Being recognized for the Patriot Award is a great honor”, said Ernie Fazekas. “I am very grateful for our military men and women and am proud that we can support Aaron and the Colorado National Guard in their call to duty.”

Folkestad Fazekas Barrick & Patoile is a regional full-service law firm strategically located between Denver and Colorado St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized Springs, in Castle Rock, Colorado. Founded in 1972, it is one for its pioneering research and treatment of children with cancer of the most established and largest law firms in Douglas and other life-threatening diseases. It is the only comprehensive County and the surrounding region. The firm and its attorneys cancer center devoted solely to children, and no family ever pays hold the highest rating of AV-Preeminent Lawyer by the attorSt. Jude for care. For more information, go to stjude.org and follow ney rating system of Martindale Hubbell. To learn more about St. Jude on facebook.com/stjude and twitter.com/stjude. (continued on page 17) the law firm and the Patriot Award, please refer to the firm’s website 11 at www.ffcolorado.com.

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TOWN & COUNTY In the News

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Feedback from the Community The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for more and better ways to provide law enforcement services to the residents of Douglas County. To do so, they need feedback from the community on such topics as how residents view the overall performance of the sheriff’s office; citizens perceptions of the attitudes and behavior as well as the competence of deputies; and your feelings of safety and security in the community. The sheriff’s office has developed an on-line survey that will help them determine the community’s perception of their performance. The survey also provides an opportunity for citizens to make commendations and suggestions for improving law enforcement in unincorporated Douglas County. Please take a few minutes and complete the short survey that can be accessed at http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22DU4XTL2NZ Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Announces 2012 Safety Volunteer Program The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the dates for the 7th Community Safety Volunteer Academy March 13 – May 17, 2012. The CSV Academy will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm-10pm and four Saturdays from 8am-5pm.

The training consists of over 100 hours of field and classroom instruction and graduates contribute a minimum of 16 hours of volunteer time each month. Graduation is set for May 17, 2012.

The Community Safety Volunteer Program began in April, 2006 and has since graduated 35 Douglas County citizens who are involved in supporting the work of law enforcement professionals in the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

A CSV since 2007, Bill Wilson states “It provides me and others a real opportunity to give back to our community and hopefully contribute to providing a safe environment for the families of Douglas County.”

The Community Safety Volunteer program is community policing in its most basic form – a structured way for citizens to participate in helping provide for the safety and security of their own community. CSVs support the major activities of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office – Patrol, Investigations, Detentions, Civil, and Community 2012 Community Safety Volunteer Academy Resources – activities where their unique expertise and or life experience are of benefit.

CSV Larry Walters, graduate of the 2010 CSV Academy, says, “The camaraderie enjoyed among the group of people from widely varying backgrounds is fun. The quality and attitude of its members, the good leadership and the appreciation shown by the Sheriff's Office are some of the reasons I enjoy being a CSV. This is a most satisfying way to serve the citizens of Douglas County.”

If you are interested in becoming a part of this outstanding group of individuals and contributing your time and your unique life experience and expertise in support of law enforcement in Douglas County, visit the DCSO website at dcsheriff.net and click on the Community Safety Volunteer link for personal requirements and additional information. Interested individuals should submit a completed application as soon as possible since the background investigation may take 2-3 months to complete.

If you have questions or require further information, please contact CSV Coordinator Walt Wohlgemuth at 303-814-7063 opt. 1 or send an e-mail to CSV@dcsheriff.net .

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AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH AMBASSADORS PAGE

The Ambassador Program is sponsored this month by:

Heather Brow ning Colonial Benefit Group Heather Brow ning happened onto Castle Rock during a family vacation in 2007 from California, decided to set roots here in Colorado. Castle Rock is the perfect family place. It is community based, with an old fashioned feel of civic responsibility, neighborhood involvement, with outstanding schools, and those are just a few of the reasons that Heather decided to make Castle Rock her home.

Heather joined the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce and has contributed greatly in a very short time with anniversary calls, Business After Hours, grand openings and ribbon cuttings, the Colorado Art Fest and the new business expo in February 2012.

Airship Printing Renee Magee 1335 Park St. 303.814.1501 Screen Printing

Her business, Colonial Benefit Group, was founded in 2000 in California and continues to thrive and become an experienced, creative, independent insurance brokerage, and benefit consulting firm. Its services include all aspects of business insurance with added expertise in human resources.

They provide their clients with a steadfast commitment to proactive communication and excellent customer service.

Now, living in Colorado, it is the perfect spot to open another agency.

Heather is excited to partner with the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce. “Our goal is to work to further its mission, support local business, and promote a high quality of life in the community.”

Heather is the very proud mother of two children, Josh 10, and Kaylee 5, whose activities keep her busy indeed. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from California State University in Business Management and Marketing, and is licensed in several states. She has a background teac hing dance, aerobics, and is a certified spinning instructor. Heather has been a tireless worker for the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Association and Santa Claus, Inc., a charitable association who provide clothes and toys for needy families at Christmas.

Heather is proud to be an Ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce and looks forw ard to participating in activities which build business relationships and that further create the wonderful neighborhood communities in Castle Rock.

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The First United Methodist Church Rev. Rob White 1200 South St. 303.688.3047 Churches

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Chamber Ambassador Page The Ambassador Program is sponsored this month by:

Arapahoe Community CollegeCollege-Castle Rock Campus Jill Garber 4700 Castleton Way 303.734.4822 Colleges, Facility Rental

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Business of the Month Congratulations!

Few things are more critical to business success than an effective, systematized sales process. The second session of the Chamber’s 2011-2012 Business Boot Camp, held on the evening of November 8, was devoted to sales and marketing.

Instructor Mike Tafoya, CEO Coach at Estrada Strategies-DTC, walked the class through the differences between marketing, advertising and branding. While the terms often are used interchangeably, in reality each is a unique, critical task in support of the sales process. With those elements in place, the sales process itself is a continuous loop, with defined steps and techniques that turn prospects into clients.

At the close of the session, participants identified two principal takeaways: 1) business owners could not afford to skip steps in the sales process and 2) sales and marketing activities should not be undertaken randomly but must be integrated into a system.

This is the first in a series of Business Boot Camp training highlights by Brian Leugs, President of Business Communic ations Support, Boot Camp Mentor and Castl e Rock C hamber Member.

Keep abreas t of training infor mation being i mparted each month by Boot Camp ins tructor, Mike Tafoya, of Estrada Strategies .

This is a Castl e Rock C hamber-spons ored program for loc al business es.

If you have an i nteres t in r eceiving more infor mation about Business Boot C amp, c ontact Pam Ridler at 303-688-4597 or email pam@cas tlerock.org or visit CastleRockEG.org

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Castle Rock Chamber Board of Directors invites you...

A Night At Gabriel’s Wednesday Evening, January 25, 2012 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. $45 for Chamber members $55 for non members Cash Bar Enjoy an evening of dining elegance with Chamber friends at the five-star restaurant, Gabriel’s Sedalia, Colorado GabrielsDenver.com RSVP to the Castle Rock Chamber... with payment byWednesday, January 18 Make checks payable to Castle Rock Chamber 420 Jerry Street Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 Credit card payments, call 303-688-4597 CastleRock.org

Seating is Limited Sponsored by: Patriot Enterprises, Inc.

Castle Rock Bank Intermountain Rural Electric Association Sky Ridge Medical Center

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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

Promoting Our Members

(Continued from page 11) Front Range Theatre Company presents:

Outback Steakhouse Offers Gift Card Special to Chamber Members

The Miracle on 34th Street Join six-year-old Susan and her family as they discover the Christmas Spirit in this classic holiday production, and Last Stop Till Christmas-- a short one act play that proves Christmas wishes do come true!

The Castle Rock Outback Steakhouse would like to thank the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce and its’ members for their continued support and patronage.

A holiday double feature for the entire family!

For scheduling or questions, please contact Judy Schmidt at 303814-0099.

Dates: December 16 at 7:00pm December 17 at 3:00 and 7:00pm December 18 at 3:00 and 7:00pm Location: The Grange in The Meadows For more information or to purchase tickets, visit frontrangetheatre.org or call 1.866.879.7373

This Holiday season, consider using the Castle Rock Outback Steakhouse for your holiday lunc heons. We’ll provide you an experience tailored to fit your needs.

And don’t forget to get your Gift Cards! Our gift cards are valid at over 800 locations nationwide, and for every $100 worth of gift cards purchased, you receive a $20 bonus card with our compliments!

DCBA invites you to the Pre-Session Legislative Kick-off with the Douglas County Delegation Hosted by Sky Ridge Medical Center When: January 4, 2012 Time: 7:30-9:30 am Where: Sky Ridge Medical Center, Lone Tree Admission: Free of charge—a continental breakfast will be served

The Douglas County Business Alliance is a partnership between Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and Parker Chamber of Commerce’s and Castle Rock EDC and Southeast Business Partnership.

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