July 2013 Business Voice Newsletter

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SERVING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY SINCE 1955•REPRESENTING 14,797 MEMBER EMPLOYEES•JULY 2013 VOLUME 27, NUMBER 7

Castle Rock Chamber’s Golf Tournament

Monday, June 10th

this issue CEO Focus P.2 Golf Tournament Winners P.3 Boot Ca mp Recruiti ng Event P.5 Cas tle Rock WineFest P.7 WOI Luncheon P.10 YEA! Accepting Applica tions P.10 Cha mber’s Newes t Website P. 12 Business of the Month P.15 Thi rd Tech Tuesda y P. 17

2013-2014 Board of Directors

CEO Focus

E XE CUTIV E C OMMITTEE

Chamber brings culture to Castle Rock

P am Ridler, CCE Castle Rock Chamber P resident & CEO

Well we are finally in full swing for the summer. Half the year is over and the Chamber is moving into our most visible months with our community events. Our cultural events are in the “home stretch” for planning the upcoming 10th Annual Castle Rock WineFest scheduled for July 20th and the 24th Annual Colorado Artfest at Castle Rock, September 7 & 8th.

That said, we have also created a new image that touts Castle Rock and our area neighbor’s cultural scene. You’ve got to check it out www.CastleRockCulture.com. Thanks to our friends at Webolutions.

Just remember the third week in July is the time to gather up your friends and partake in the signature cuisines during the two Winemaker Dinners hosted at Gabriel’s and Augustine Grill. Then complete your week on Saturday, July 20th with the enjoyment of live musical entertainment, food, lifestyle demonstrations, and of course the over 200 varieties of Colorado wines for you to savor.

C HAIRMAN OF TH E BOARD Michael Likens, gopixel design studios inc.

C HAIR- ELE CT Mike Tafoya, Estrada Strategies-DTC

TREA SURER Nino DiMatteo, FirstBank - Douglas County

TREA SURER- ELE CT John Cona, ACME Brick

IMM EDIATE PAST C HAIRMAN Aaron Barrick, Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick, & Patoile P.C.

DIRECTORS Rand Clark, Random Productions Erik Erickson, Walmart David Farnan, Farnan Douglas County Libraries Todd Folkenberg, Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus

The Chamber will continue to provide community events which have a positive economic impact on Castle Rock’s business community by bringing visitors from outside our area who not only participate in our festivals, but shop and dine here too. A win, win for us all—get your tickets now!

B rooke Fox, Colorado Agricultura l Leadersh ip Found ation Lisa Frizell, Douglas County Assessors Office B rock Goodwin, Mutual of Omaha Nadine Kirk, RE/MAX Alliance B rian Leugs, Business Communication Support Elyse McNulty, McNulty Kaiser Permanente Jaye Thompson, Colorado Community Bank Nate Tucker, Tucker Castle Rock Bank Linda Watson, Sky Ridge Medical Center

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

C HAMBER STAFF Pam Ridler, CCE, President/CEO pam@castlerock.org Kevin Hamblin, Director of Membership Relations kevin@castlerock.org

Chamber works to get businesses into shape

Melissa Mares, Director of Communications mmares@castlerock.org

Come hear about the Chamber’s successful high impact business development program which has the purpose of helping our local businesses flourish in today’s market. The 4th Business Boot Camp, a seventh month program which is designed to provide professional assistance to business owners by analyzing their business and grow to the next level will begin in October, but you can come and hear more at the free no obligation Boot Camp Social on Tuesday, July 23rd at 5:30 pm. Key elements of next level growth can be measured in many ways: increased revenues and profits; added staff and workforce; acquisition of investment capital and community impact. Ultimately, these growth patterns depend on helping individual leaders strengthen their ability to impact their business.

Wendy Krzeczowski, Event Manager wendy@castlerock.org Tammy C ratty, Office Administrator tammy@castlerock.org Susan O’Malley, Membership Account Executive susan@castlerock.org Teresa Baker, Receptionist receptionist!@castlerock.org

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Chamber’s Golf Tournament W inners Announced Castle Rock Chamber Tees Up a Golf Experience to Remember On June 10th, the Chamber and title sponsor, Bubbles Liquor World held another amazing golf tournament. The day was filled with contests, delicious food, tasty beverages, fabulous prizes and more. The tournament course, Red Hawk Ridge, was in superior shape, presenting participants with one breathtaking view after another. The field of 108 players enjoyed a delightful day of slightly overcast skies that kept the temperatures comfortable. The winning foursome in the Championship Flight with a score of 56 was CROMFS/NavPoint; Kristopher Hart, Matt Call, Jed Kenzy, and Mike Trede (photo right). Second place went to the Firstbank of Douglas County Team of Wes King, Dave Mittan, Tom Whittemore, and Brock Goodwin. Beverage Distributors Pinnacle Division Team took first place in the First Flight and second place honors went to the Black Hills Energy Team. Bubbles Liquor World served as Title Sponsor. Black Hills Energy sponsored lunch, and Rocky Mountain Insurance Advisors sponsored the Trophies awarded to our winners. Thank you to all the Colorado Liquor, Beer and Wine distributors for the donation of beverages throughout the day on the course. As one golfer noted, “There isn’t a better way to do business and make friends than at the Chamber’s Annual Golf Tournament!”

Jim Potter, from the IREA Team, hit a perfect shot for a Hole in One on #11. His prize package included gifts from Medved Autoplex and KRU Vodka. Karen Yowell, won the women’s longest drive. Jed Kensey won the Standard Sales Company Mountain Bike for his closets to the pin shot on hole #17. Chris Blais had the longest drive for the men and Vince Pridemore made the longest putt. Congratulations to all of our winners.

Thank you again to all our sponsors: Bubbles Liquor World, Black Hills Energy, Rocky Mountain Insurance Advisors, Medved, KRU Vodka, Beverage Distributors – Apex, NAPA Auto Parts, Jack Daniels, Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus, Castle Rock Bank, C astle Rock Development Company, FirstBank - Douglas County, IREA, and Sky Ridge Medical Center. These events would not be possible with out your generous support. View all event photos at www.castlerock.org/Chamber_Photos.htm.

Chamber’s Mission, Vision & Values Our Mission To support, encourage & promote member businesses in the community To be a “voice” for businesses to local & regional government To foster a livable, vital community where quality of life & positive growth are both possible Our Vision Igniting passion for business success & community prosperity.

Our Values Accountability-to provide transparent & responsive leadership; acting as good stewards of funds, time & resources Innovation-to inspire new ideas, solutions and opportunities Integrity-to do things right and always do the right thing Your Chamber works to...

Respect-to earn trust & to hold others in high esteem -Strengthen our local economy Team Work-to motivate and empower one another to do great things -Promote the community Relationships-to build enduring connections and partnerships founded upon -Take political action honesty, gratitude & commitment -Create business relationships Diversity-to honor and value varied ideas, beliefs and practices -Represent business with government

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July Calendar of Chamber Events Tuesday 2nd Business T raining “Scaling Your Business for Success-Organizational Developme nt” (Castle Oaks Evangelical Church) @10:00 am Wednesday 3rd Leads Referral (Castle Cafe) @ 11:30 am Thursday 4th Office Close d Friday 5th Castle Rock Economic Partne rs (EDC) @ 8:00 am Tuesday 9th Free Business Cons ultation (Chambe r) The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am Manufacture Council (Acme Brick & Sunset Stone) @ 8:00 am Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am WineFest Committee Meeting (Chambe r) @ 2:00 pm Wednesday 10th Ambassadors Exec. Comm ittee Meeting (Chamber) @ 10:30 am Ambassadors Meeting (Chamber) @ 12:00 pm Thursday 11th Business over Breakfast (Douglas County Libra ries) @ 7:30 am Ribbon Cutting (Eins tein Bagels) @ 12:00 pm Webster University MBA Class (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm Tuesday 16th Free Business Cons ultation (Chambe r) Third Te ch Tuesday – Pinte rest for Business (Chambe r) @ 9:00 am Tiered Dues Task Force Meeting (Chamber) @ 3:30 pm WineFest Dinne r (Gabrie l’s) @ 6:00 pm Wednesday 17th Leadership Douglas County Steering Meeting (Chambe r) 7:30 am Community Leadership (Chamber) @ 11:30 am Leads Referral (Castle Cafe) @ 11:30 am WineFest Dinne r (Augustine Grill) @ 6:00 pm Thursday 18th Fair Parade Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 3:00 pm MAD Meeting (ReMax Alliance) @ 3:30 Webster University MBA Class (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm Friday 19th Castle Rock Economic Partne rs (EDC) @ 8:00 am

PRESIDENT’S LEVEL Castle Rock Bank Colorado Community Media Sky Ridge Medical Center EXECUTIVE LEVEL Black Hills Energy Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus Douglas County Living Magazine Intermountain Rural Electric Assoc.

ENTREPRENEUR LEVEL Castle Rock Development Company FirstBank-Douglas County Patriot Enterprises PREMIER LEVEL ANB Bank Arapahoe Community College Bonaventure of Castle Rock Bubbles Liquor World CoWest Insurance Group Douglas County Libraries Folkestad,Fazekas,Barrick & Patoile PC gopixel design studios, inc.

Kaiser Permanente Medved Autoplex at Castle Rock MyWedding.com One Clear Choice Garage Doors Plumbline Services Inc. Primrose Schools Random Productions Renewal By Andersen Wells Fargo Bank

Saturday 20th 10th Annual Castle Rock WineFest (Grange in the Meadows) @ 2:00 Monday 22nd Castle Rock Economic Gardening Meeting (Chamber) @ 11:30 am Tuesday 23rd Free Business Cons ultation (Chambe r) The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am Boot Camp Recruitment Socia l (Chambe r) @ 5:30 Wednesday 24th Business after Hours (Legacy Hospice) @ 5:00 pm Thursday 25th Women of Influence “Bridget Niblack Abraham” (Gabrie l’s) @ 11:30 am Webster University MBA Class (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm

Monday 29th Artfest Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 3:00 pm Tuesday 30th Free Business Cons ultation (Chambe r) Third Te ch Tuesday-LinkedIn for Business Part 2 @ 9:00 am TBD Wednesday 31s t Business of the Month (Pegasus) @ 9:00 am

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Boot Camp Recruitment Event-Date Change!

When: Tuesday, July 23 Time: 5:30pm to 7pm Location: Castle Rock Chamber (420 Jerry Street) If you own a viable Castle Rock-based company and want to take it to the next level , the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce’s Business Boot Camp will help get you there. This high impact program is built around seven monthl y sessions (three hours each) beginning in October and is augmented by peer and mentor support. The curriculum is rigorous but we have seen in the past yea rs, that those who ha ve s tuck with the program ha ve come away with a clear plan and the skills needed to grow their business. Additionally, the graduates of this program are publicall y recogni zed as Castle Rock’s emerging business leaders.

The Business Boot Camp is exclusivel y for owners of Castle Rock-based compa nies tha t ha ve been in business three yea rs or more and ha ve a t least three employees (including independent contra ctors). Ea ch class is limited to fifteen people in order to provide personalized instructor and mentor attention. We a re targeting companies that have a clear commitment to growth.

Join us to learn more about our Business Boot Camp program as we are recrui ting for our 2013-2014 program. Come hear from past pa rticipants , mentors , and instructors on the many benefits to this program. No obligation, just informa tion. Join us. RSVP to Tammy@castlerock.org or call the Chamber a t 303-688-4597.

This Pr ogram is S pons ored i n part by:

Visit their websites at: https://www. CRGov.com https://www.D ouglasCountyLibraries. org Thank You for your Support!

WE WANT YOU! Now Recruiting

For 2013-2014 Program. www.castlerockeg.com/bootcamp.htm

“Business boot camp helped me see my business from a different perspective.

“I found great value in the Boot Camp. I have already seen the ROI and an increase in my bottom line as a direct result of the implementation of initiatives developed from this course. Thank s to the Chamber for providing easy access to such a powerful program."

Dan Reeter, Owner Nytech Heating & Cooling

Working with my employees to hear their thoughts made me realize that as an owner it is more important to manage the business and not micromanage my employees.

I am excited to apply the advanced marketing lessons learned during the IT session and have incorporated a very forward technology driven business concept, including a Skype station, into our retail location.”

Heather Struna, Owner Wedding Treasures Bridal & Tuxedo

“What is a current ratio and why would I want to track it?”

View ans wer at: http:// www.cas tlerockeg.com/ blog/2012/06/05/wha t-is-a-currentratio-and-why-would-i-wa nt-totrack-it/

Learn how CREG can help your new or existing business succeed. “Ask CREG” today, it’s fast & easy!

View more questions and answers at: www.CastleRockEG.com/blog 5

New Member Orientation On June 6th, some of our newest chamber members enjoyed networking with others at the Chamber’s quarterly Member Orientation. Chamber members were briefed by the chamber staff on their various job responsibilities, to provide them a better understanding of their member benefits and all the options available.

Members enjoyed a continental breakfast while engaging the chamber staff, asking them questions, as well networking with fellow newbies at this quarters event. If you haven’t attending an orientation, we highly suggest you do. Our next orientation will be on August 8th. RSVP to Kevin@castlerock.org.

Last Quarter’s Orientation included representatives from the following businesses: Elements Massage

Eakins Fort & Company, P.C.

Video Conference Systems Integrators Inc.

Ads On Magnets

Typical Genius

TMMC Property Management

Shannon Marsden

Turner Roofing

Gold and Silver Buyers

AAa Event Services

VCA Douglas County Animal Hospital

Law Office of Glenn W. Hagen, PC

Douglas County Temp Services

Keller Williams

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

RECOMMEND JOINING THE CHAMBER ! EARN CHAMBER CASH! WHAT: Stewardship Program WHY: Re duce Your Membe rship Investment Cost WHO: This program acknowledges and awards Chamber members for Stewardship of the Chamber in the Castle Rock Community.

HOW: Steward Recognition: Your name and the refe rred new Chamber membe r will be spotlighte d in the Business Voice in STEWARDSHIP RECOGNITION section.

To complete your referral go to http://www.castlerock./org/pdf/ MemberReferralCard2012.pdf.

F OR MORE INFORMATION OR TO LEARN ABOUT ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES, CALL THE CHAMBER AT

303-688-4597

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CASTLEROCKCULT URE.COM

Cas tle Rock WineFes t, an outdoor wine tas ting event, will offer 26 wineries and over 180 varieties of Colora do wi ne. This event draws wine a ficionados for i ts tas tings , wine semina rs , cooking demonstra tions, fabulous food trucks , and an a mazing band, Waitin' on Ray to dance into the ni ght. Tickets: $27.00 before July 18th.

Cas tle Rock WineFes t is a fes ti val where wine lovers will ha ve an opportunity to parti cipa te in a Grand Tas ting of Col orado wines a t one convenient locati on, The Grange in the Meadows, 3692 Meadows Bl vd. Cas tle Rock, Colorado. Winemaker dinners will be held the week prior to the Grand Tas ting, where select va rietals are pai red wi th the fine cuisine of top-ra ted a rea res taurants . Grand Tasting/Winemaker Dinner discounted tickets are available.

Purchase Tickets Now! www.CastleRockCulture.com

On Jul y 16th, Gabriel's hos ts our fi rs t of two wi nemaker di nners , featuring select wine pai rings from Varaison Vineyards.

On Jul y 17th, Augustine Grill will hos t winemaker dinner and Avanti Winery will pai r the wi ne to thei r signature cuisine.

Tickets: $64.00

Tickets: $64.00

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

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Upcoming Networking Events July Business Over Breakfast

Business After Hours

July 24th

Legacy Hospice

August 21st

Sky Ridge Medical Center

September 18th

gopixel design studios

October TBA

Patriot Enterprises

November 13th

Medved

December 4th

ANB Bank

Thursday, July 11 7:30am to 9am 100 S. Wilcox Street Free to Networking level & above ; $10 for Community Connection Guests Must Have a Pass. Contact Susan O’Malley at 303-688-4597.

July Business After Hours

One Pass for Networking level, free to Asce nt level and above. $10 for Community Connection All events are 5-7pm GUESTS MUST HAVE ADMITTANCE PASS

Wednesday, July 24 5pm to 7pm 412 Jerry Street

Thank You to Golden Goodwin, from goSocial Douglas County, for hosting June’s Business After Hours! Chamber members had a great time being social at the Whi te Pa vilion last month! Guests enjoyed mojitos and a fabulous spread provided by Guadalajara . For more info visit : www.gosocialdouglascounty.com/ 8

Attend Boot Camp Social on July 23 for Information!

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The Women of Influence Luncheon Series provides opportunities and a venue for women leaders to network, share their best insights and business practices, and foster connections with others. Each quarterly luncheon will address a particular key issue and solutions to women's advancement.

The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce welcomes Bridget Niblack Abraham—New York, NY has been with Citi since 2007 and has served in a variety of roles in Global AntiMoney Laundering and Compliance services including managing governance forums, designing monitoring scenarios, metrics and analytics, risk assessments and global coordination of large initiatives. Prior to joining Citi, Bridget worked in AML consulting for Deloitte, a Bank Examiner for the Federal Reserve Bank where she conduced several Bank Secrecy Act examinations, and an Economic Research Assistant for the Federal Reserve Bank.

Guest S peaker: Bridget holds a B.A. and a M.S. in Economics from Bridget Niblack Abraham Colorado State University and is a former graduate of CitiGroup Douglas County High School in Castle Rock.

Thursday, July 25th

Luncheon Spons ored By:

YEA! Is a groundbreaking and exciting afterschool program that transforms local high school s tudents into real, confident entrepreneur.

YEA! strengthe ns the community and the community strengthens YEA! Students a re able to network with and develop rela tions hips with local business leaders, create jobs, and launch businesses in their own backyard. Students see that they can make a diffe rence within the comm unities in which they live.

The enthus iasm and success of the students are empowering for the entire community!

Time: 11:30 am to 1 pm

Sponsorships Are Available-

Augustine Grill

Contact Susan Beams at 303-688-4597 or email

(519 Wilcox Street) Tickets: $37.00 for members

Education Sponsor: Bonventure of Castle Rock

$47.00 for future members

www.CastleRock.Org

Do you know a high school student who could benefit from a ttending these luncheons? Contact wendy@castlerock.org.

YEA! Now Accepting Applications Challenge Your Creative Side and Make it Big in Business! -Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is Now Accepting Appli cations- We want you! YEA! is looking for students, entering grades 9-12, who ha ve wha t i t takes to s tart their own small business, from the ground up, wi th instruction and inspira tion from local leaders. Students must be creati ve, energetic and interes ted in entrepreneurship.

SBeams@castlerock.org.

Thank You to All Our Sponsors for their generous support!

Gold S pons ors:

Silver Spons ors:

Both program and scholarship applications mus t be postma rked August 30, 2013. The selection process is competi ti ve and applicants a re urged to appl y earl y.

Classes a re at Castle View High School and meet in the main library from 5:00 – 8:00 PM on Monda y nights. YEA! kicks off on September 16, 2013 and ends May 12, 2014.

Contact Susan Beams at 303-877-9040 or visit www.castlerock.org/YEA.htm

Bronze S pons ors:

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Chamber Members Celebrating Anniversaries Business

Yea rs wi th the Cha mber

Wal-Mart Super Center Women's Crisis and Family Outreach Center, The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners Front Range Theatre Company Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course Comfort Technologies, Inc. Courtesy Plumbing & Heating Services, Inc. American Solutions for Business RAL Financial & Insurance Services, Inc. Solucian Networking, LLC Plumbline Services, Inc. Douglas County Living Webolutions

26 Years 20 Years 20 Years 14 Years 14 Years 13 Years 13 Years 13 Years 12 Years 11 Years 10 Years 9 Years 9 Years

District Attorney's Office Wells Fargo Bank - Castle Rock South Camp Bow Wow Canyons Community Church Colorado Community Bank Go Beyond The Sign McKillip Group, The Law Office of Glenn W. Hagen, PC Bruce Taylor Balloon Biz, Inc. Giant Advertising Balloons Cbeyond Colonial Benefit Group Bubbles Liquor World Legacy Hospice Unique Landscapes and Gardens, Inc.

8 Years 8 Years 7 Years 7 Years 6 Years 6 Years 6 Years 5 Years 4 Years 4 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years

Greater Castle Rock Art Guild Jaris Realty, Inc. G.J. Gardner Douglas County Kaiser Permanente Castle Rock Medical Offices Professional Computer Services Rocky Mountain Medical Group, P.C. Webster University Denver Campus Clean Air Transit Company, Inc. AAa Event Services Truth Free Will Baptist Church 8z Real Estate Bethesda Lutheran Communities Fat Daddy's BBQ Three Oaks Family Medicine

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Chamber Launches New Website Recentl y the Cha mber launched a new websi te: www.CastleRockCulture.com. This site is dedi ca ted to promote the Castle Rock WineFes t, the Col orado Artfest a t Castle Rock and the Sta rli ghting events currentl y. We plan to expa nd the site to communi ca te other progra ms and events in Cas tle Rock to promote our communities ’ cul ture and heri tage.

This si te was produced through the Cha mber’s pa rtnership wi th Webolutions .

Webolutions is the leading Web Design, Application Development and Internet Marketing company.

Please take a moment to check it out, and gi ve us some feedback!

Lea ve comments a t www.cas tlerockcul ture.com/econta ct-us/ or email Melissa Ma res a t MMa res @castlerock.org. Thank You for your Input!

Join A Leads Group!

Leads Plus!

Leads Referral

The Breakfast Club

2nd & 4th Tuesdays

1st & 3rd Wednesdays

2nd & 4th Tuesdays

Time:

Time:

Time:

11:30 am to 1:00 pm

11:30 am to 1:00 pm

7:30 am to 8:45 am

Location:

Location:

Location:

The Fowl Line

Castle Cafe

Village Inn

Contact:

Contact:

Contact:

Kevin Hamblin

Susan O’Malley

Tammy Cratty

Kevin@Castlerock.org

Susan@Castlerock.org Tammy@CastleRock.org

The policy for Chambe r Leads is to have one represe ntative pe r business pe r group. Chambe r staff maintains a regularly updated waiting list. Please contact the staff liaison from prefe rred group at 303-688-4597 to check availability.

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Ribbon Cuttings, Celebrate Your Success Let us help you celebra te! Ha ve you opened a new business, expa nded a t your current loca tion, reloca ted, or celebra ting a milestone anniversa ry? Let the Cas tle Rock Cha mber help you sha re the good news!

A Ribbon Cutting ceremony is an important pa rt of your overall ma rketing and advertising plan and is a grea t wa y to ki ck off a grand opening or relocation of a business.

Gold & Silver Buyers 390 S Wilcox Suite D Castle Rock, CO 80104 Rocky Mounta in Peace Pa th 409 S. Wilcox St.Suite C-9

720-733-6306 Gold and Silver Buyers

Castle Rock, CO 80104 609-558-2949 Health & We llness

The Meadows Family Eye Care 3750 Dacoro Ln. Suite 140 Castle Rock, CO 80109 303-660-6005 Optometris ts

ANB Bank 3851 Sol Danza Dr. Castle Rock, CO 80109 303-394-5361 Banks

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Ambassador of the Month-Betty Graf Betty moved to Castle Rock six years ago and loves it here! She grew up

Ambassador Program Sponsored By:

in small towns in Kansas and loves the fact that Castle Rock has that same small town feel. After living with her husband overseas for nine years, Betty was ready to settle down and live a quieter life in Colorado. Betty joined the chamber five Betty Graf Reliv International

years ago and is in her fourth year as a Chamber Ambassador. She finds being an Ambassador a great fit since she loves meeting new people and developing relationships

with business owners. Betty has utilized the many Chamber networking events such as the Leads referral groups to promote her business with great success. For Betty, it’s a way for her to be “plugged” into the business community. As a Chamber Ambassador, Betty is a part of a professional group of people dedicated to helping others grow their businesses. To her, it’s what life is about - it’s about what she can do for others. Betty is the head of her own marketing company through Reliv International. Reliv is a 25 year old food science company, committed to making a difference in people’s lives. We all want to have great health and feel amazing!!

Through Reliv’s line of patented nutritional supplements that can become a reality!

Reliv offers people hope for a better quality of life. It’s really Nutrition Made Simple!! As a retired nurse, this is another perfect fit for Betty! Betty and her husband, Harlan, recently built their ranch and dream home and love having their three grandkids out to the ranch. They especially love spending time with their five horses. It’s a pretty ideal life, if Betty says so herself!

Congratulations and Thank You Betty, for all your hard work supporting and promoting the Chamber!

Chamber Now Accepting Ambassador Applications As highly visible and prestigious volunteers, the Ambassadors serve as the Chamber's primary liaison to Castle Rock Chamber members and play an essential role in membership retention, recruitment, anniversary calls, ribbon cuttings, conveying member needs and/or concerns to Chamber Staff and garnering support for the Chamber. If you are interested in learning more about the Ambassador program, email Kevin@castlerock.org.

Member to Member Discount Program As part of your investment with the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, you are eligible to participate in this program!

You may offer savings or items of value that represent your business and take advantage of those offers from fellow members.

This is part of the Chamber’s ongoing efforts to help our members save. By participating in this program, you are furthering the goal of strengthening our local economy .

View all the member to member discounts at www.CastleRock.org in the Members Only section or contact the Chamber at 303-688-4597 to participate.

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Business of the Month-Awards With More Are You Taking Advantage?

AFFINITY PROGRAMS CAN SAVE YOU MONEY! Office Depot Program!

Members save approximately 15% to 25% annually on their office supplies!

To receive your National Program Office Depot card, please call Susan O’Malley at 303-688-4597 or email susan@castlerock.org

Michael Likens, Chamber Board Chairman, proudly presents the Chamber’s Business of the Month Award to Duane and Jennifer Winder as Chamber Ambassadors & staff show their support.

The Cas tle Rock Cha mber of Commerce recentl y announced i ts June recipient for Business of the Month — Awards With More. Awa rds Wi th More is a locally owned fa mil y business. It began as a small, home-based business in 1986. The current owners , Duane and Jenni fer Winder, purchased the company i n 1999 and conti nued to be home-based until 2002 when they opened thei r fi rs t retail loca tion in downtown Cas tle Rock. They ha ve continued to grow over the yea rs and a re currentl y loca ted a t 754-D South Perry Street in the Plum Creek Centre.

Awa rds Wi th More is proud to provi de thei r cus tomers wi th a large selection of trophies , medals, ribbons , Corpora te awa rds such a plaques , a cryli c, glass and crys tal i tems . They also do nameta gs , banners , custom gifts a nd much, much more.

Over the yea rs , they ha ve done many s ta te and na tional events for s chools , na tionall y known companies and va ri ous types of clubs.

Comcast Business Class is available to Members!

Whatever the size of your company, it needs to respond quickly to the needs of customers, communicate reliably with suppliers, and find smarte r ways to increase employee productivity.

Chamber members can save on internet Service and Voice service! For more information, contact Mark Pendergast of Comcast Business Class at 303-720-8090 or email markpendergast@cable.comcast.com

Cus tomer sa tisfa ction is the pri ma ry goal of Awa rds With More, as repea t cus tomers a re the corners tone of thei r success. They s tri ve to provide new and custom i tems for all needs and budgets, from a single i tem to hundreds or thousands .

Duane and Jennifer appreciate your s upport of them and of the Cas tle Rock communi ty. Visit thei r store or go online a t www.Awa rds Wi thMore.com Congra tulati ons from the Cas tle Rock Cha mber of Commerce for being recognized as an outstanding business.

For More Information about these programs visit www.CastleRock.org and click on Affinity Programs Icon.

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Welcome New Members Castle Home Care Inc. Barbara Adams (303) 663-3663 312 Wilcox Street Suite 204 Castle Rock, CO 80104 www.castlehomecareinc.com Home Health Services, Physical Therapists

Lowe's Home Improvement Mike McGinley (720) 239-0355 1360 New Beale St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 www.lowes.com Hardware, Retail - Hardware

Cookies & Crema Paul Horning (608) 432-1981 4284 Trail Boss Drive Suite 100 Castle Rock, CO 80104 www.cookiesandcrema.com

Meadows Orthodontics Dr. Dan Rejman (303) 660-0112 3993 Limelight Ave. Suite B Castle Rock, CO 80109 www.MeadowsOrthodontics.com Dentists - Orthodontist

Coffee Courtesy Bootcamp Anthonette Klinkerman (303) 909-8745 courtesybootcamp.com Courtesy Training Einstein Brothers Bagels 3993 Limelight Ave. (303) 802-8589 Castle Rock, CO 80108 Restaurants Implant and Oral Surgery of Colorado Susan Pike (303) 660-5651 755 South Perry Street Suite 300 Castle Rock, CO 80104 www.ioscolorado.com/ Dentists - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

Restaurant of the Month

Einstein Bage ls Offeri ng: Brea kfa st, Lunc h, & C ateri ng 3993 Lime light Ave. Castle Roc k, CO 801 08 303.802 .85 89

Meridian Associates Mark Egan (303) 808-2092 Caterers Mirage Dental Associates Kristi Rathbun (720) 733-3440 755 S. Perry St. Suite 200 Castle Rock, CO 80104 www.miragedentalassociates.com Dentists Monster Mania, LLC Garrett Crardall (303) 990-0221 Castle Rock, CO 80104 www.monstermaniapillow.com Retail - Toys

Beverage Sponsor

The Pepsi Bott ling Company 3801 Brighton B oulevard Denver 80216

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Power of Pinterest for Business -Tuesday, July 16 @ 9am at the Chamber •

What is Pinterest?

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Why use it for business?

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How can you use it for business?

BONUS TRAINING IN JULY! LinkedIn for Business, PART 2 -Tuesday, July 30 @ 9am

How Does Your Business Thrive?

SAVE THE DATE: Next Third Tech Tuesday: August 20

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Creating a Professional Company Page

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Groups and their untapped power (time permitting)

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Linked in for lead generation (time permitting) Free to Chamber Members; $10 for Potential membe rs RSVP: Tammy@castlerock.org Bring Y our laptop/table t: Free Wifi available

Chamber Announces Newest Staff Member to Join the Chamber Team Kevi n Hamblin joined the Chamber on Ma y 2nd.

He comes to the chamber wi th over 20 yea rs of business, management, and entrepreneur experience and Kevin was a previous member of the Cas tle Rock Chamber.

Kevi n seeks to bri ng his previous experience to help business owners ma ximi ze thei r chamber members hip and to support our local businesses in s trengthening our local economy.

Through the partnership of the Chamber, Town of Castle Rock, PS Miller Library and the Senior Core of Retired Executives (SCORE), we can help you keep your business on course or successfully help you launch a new venture by providing consultations with industry experts.

If you are an established business or start-up, schedule appointment for a business consulta tion with an expert regarding the following: •

Business start-ups

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Developing a business plan

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Marketing and sales activities

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Accounting and tax issues

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Securing financing

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Business organization

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Managing business growth

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Business Boot Camp

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Access to Local Expertise

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Database & GIS Research

Call 303-688-4597 or sign up at: www.CastleRockEG.com

Kevin Hamblin Director of Membership Relations

Welcome to the Chamber Team, Kevin!

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Town & County News & Events On Saturday, July 6, 2013 the Downtown Alliance will host its second of three Free Outdoor Starlight Summer Movies; Karate Kid (2010) PG will start at about 8:30pm. The Movie preactivities begin at 6pm with FREE face-painting, martial arts demonstrations; bounce house, live music and street fair. The movies are held in Festival Park in Castle Rock with the Street Fair along 2nd Street between Wilcox and Perry S t r e e t s . M o r e i n fo a t h t t p : / / www.downtowncastlerock.com/

Castle Rock cancels fireworks show, upgrades fire restrictions to Stage 2-Wildfires continue to be a force to contend with in Colorado this summer. Due to extreme fire conditions in the area, the Town of Castle Rock is canceling the fireworks show it had planned for July 4 at Metzler Ranch Community Park and implementing Stage 2 fire restrictions.

CRPD Bike Unit gets underway for second summer - Cruising into their second summer on the streets, the Castle Rock Police Bike Patrol Unit is back on the road this summer until Sept. 1. The Bike Patrol Unit began last summer as part of the police department's community policing concept. More info at h t t p ://w w w . c r go v. c o m / CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=618

Citing fire danger at high levels, record-setting fires in the state this year and current hot, dry weather forecasted past July 4, Morales recommended the Stage 2 restrictions and fireworks cancellation. There is a possibility that the fireworks will be added to the annual Starlighting event, hosted by the Chamber on November 23rd. Read more: http:// www.castlerock.org/chamber_news9.htm

Douglas County law enforcement joins school district to announce safety plan—“School safety is our No. 1 priority. Students can’t learn if they are not safe,” said Douglas County School District Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Fagen at a news conference May 30 in Castle Rock. “Keeping Douglas County schools safe is a community effort. I am very proud of the DCSD community and value the partnership the district has with law enforcement.” Douglas County Sheriff Dave Weaver, Castle Rock Police Chief Jack Cauley, Parker Police Chief David King, and Lone Tree Police Department Commander Ron Pinson joined Fagen to announce a school safety update. “This partnership is a win-win situation for everyone. Our combined efforts will enhance security within our schools and will increase interaction with staff and students. We will continue to work together to make our schools in each of our communities a safe place to learn,” said Chief Cauley. Read more at http:// www.townofcastlerock.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?

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It’s important to mitigate the threat of wildfires, which is why Town Manager Mark Stevens and Fire Chief Art Morales – acting on authority granted by Town Council – took these measures.

New ban prohibits disposal of electronics in household trash—Effective July 1, a new ban on the disposal of electronics – also known as E-waste – will require Colorado consumers to recycle electronics such as television sets, laptops, tablets, DVD players and video game consoles rather than dispose of the articles as household waste. View which recyclers are nearby by entering a ZIP code at greenergadgets.org. Some large retail chains, such as Best Buy and Staples, offer this service for free. Local companies may charge depending on the item. For additional information on electronics and computer waste please visit http:// www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDPHE-HM/CBON/1251615964355 Survey shows community members pleased with life in Castle RockCastle Rock continues to be a great place to live, as demonstrated by the more than 1,300 responses received to the Town’s 2013 community survey. Survey respondents indicated that the Town government is doing a solid job, and that they favor maintaining Castle Rock’s small-town character as the community grows. The existence of special events is one aspect particularly important to keeping Castle Rock’s hometown feel, respondents to the statistically valid survey said. Residents and Town business license holders gave most Town services, amenities and quality of life items high marks; virtually all were ranked near or above good, on a scale where 3 was “average,” 4 was “good,” and 5 was “excellent.” Read more at http://www.castlerock.org/chamber_news2.htm Town honors former Mayor Ray Waterman - Whether it was his positive impact on students in the classroom, his leadership on tough issues, or his consistently positive answer when asked how he was – “darn near perfect” – those who knew former Mayor Ray Waterman have many memories to share. The Town is formally memorializing Waterman, who passed away in January, in a couple of ways. Earlier this year, community members made generous contributions so the Town could plant trees along Sellars Gulch, where Ray and his wife, Linda, walked nearly every day when they lived in Castle Rock. Those trees were planted in May. Read more at http://www.castlerock.org/chamber_news1.htm 18

Members in the News Meet Your New Neighbor! Castle Rock Adventist Hospital will be holding a Community Open House on July 14 from 9am to 1pm at 2350 Meadows Blvd. See you there!

The Colorado League of Charter Schools would like to hear your opinion about charter schools. Your input will help The League, a non-profit membership organization, improve public education in Colorado. They would like to hear from you even if you are not very familiar with charter schools.

Click here (http://coronainsights.com/ survey/surveylogin.asp?k=137039358366) to provide your input though an online survey. To thank you for your time, participants will be entered into a contest to win an Apple iPad (WiFi 16GB). If you have any difficulty in accessing this survey or have other questions regarding this research, please contact David Kennedy at (303) 894-8246 or David@CoronaInsights.com.

Philip S. Miller Building Weekend Parking Lot Closure - Now in its 26th year, the Castle Rock Farmers Market returns beginning Saturday, July 13, from 8:00 a.m. until Noon, and every Saturday until October 5….at 3rd and Elbert Streets, in the parking lot across from the Miller Building.

Organizers are requesting the public’s help and cooperation: •Please do not leave your vehicle in this parking lot overnight on Friday nights; and •Please do not park in this parking lot on Saturday morning.

To accommodate the Farmers Market setup, any vehicles found parked in the lot on Saturday mornings will be towed by Westside Towing. Any vehicle towed will not be available to retrieve until the following Monday morning. Read more at http://www.douglas.co.us/newsroom/ philip-s-miller-building-weekend-parkinglot-closure/.

Fourth of July BBQ & Celebration-Honoring our Military Veterans, Police, Fire, and Emergency Personnel. There will be food, fellowship, games, children's activities, and family fun, everyone is invited!BBQ starts at 5:30pm on the lawn at the Rock Church located at 4881 Cherokee Dr. This event will include a movie on the lawn. Chief Petty Officer Lance Vaccaro, a United States Navy SEAL from Reading, PA, gave his life for his country in 2008. On June 17, 2010, four riders and a support team all friends of Lance, launced the Lance Vaccaro Memroial Ride and rode from Virginia Beaach to Alaska and back in his honor. They covered 12,000 miles in 31 days, and met folks from large cities and small towns across North America, including active duty troops, veterans, and the families of deployed and fallen troops who shared their stories of pride and heartbreak. A film crew captured it all and this is their story.

Ride the WackyW and support Douglas County Schools! - The 3rd annual WackyW, Sept. 8th, is a one-day cycling event to encourage fitness, fun, and fundraising. With four rides to choose from, and money from each registration benefiting Douglas County Schools, the WackyW is a no-brainer way to spend a Sunday in Colorado! Riders enjoy a spacious staging area at Rocky Heights Middle School, stocked aid stations, excellent post-ride food, an amazing expo, and fun-filled goodie bags. For complete WackyW information, please visit their website at http://www.wackyw.com/.

Chamber is Drop Spot for School Supply Drive: New school supplies and/or cash donations will be collected at the Chamber to benefit the Douglas County Educational Foundation's Fill the Gap Program. More information can be found at: http://schools.dcsdk12.org/education/dept/dept.php? sectiondetailid=145830& Free Happy Hour, Every Friday at Gold and Silver Buyers of Castle Rock located at 390 S. Wilcox Suite D. Every Friday, from 3 pm to 6 pm, come enjoy Wine, Beer, and Snacks! Questions? Call 720-733-6306. Bring a friend and they will get an extra 15% cash bonus and you Will get a referral fee for bringing them in! If you are a local artist and would like to have your art on display during these events or on a longer term basis, please contact us, we'd love to share your art with the community.

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Creating Community Leaders-Leadership Douglas County Junes Topic: Arts, Culture & Media & Graduation Steering Committee Planners : Kristen Knoll, Brooke Hengs t, Jamie Noebel, Class of 2012 The class began the day at the state-of-the-art Lone Tree Arts Center (LTAC), located near Lincoln Avenue and I-25. Upon its grand opening, the LTAC quickly jumped into a full schedule of programming that keeps the Center busy from morning until night with arts education for children, performances, and a meeting and event rental site for corporate, civic, private and community arts groups. Access to arts and culture is viewed as an essential element in building successful communities and it provides economic benefits 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, activities and organizations that are available, as well as the vast number of residents, and non-residents, who choose to participate in cultural programs offered within Douglas County.

Deborah Sherman (Douglas County) and Chuck Plunkett (Denver Post) led the class through a session on “Today’s Changing Media,” where they demonstrated how the speed and quality with which the news is delivered, is often impacted by technology and audience input and interaction.

Dr. Michelle Post rapidly delivered a social media primer that left everyone’s head spinning!

Leadership Douglas County Class of 2013 Graduates 16 Following the morning session, on June 5, the Cherokee Ranch and Castle, in Sedalia, was the venue for lunch, Castle tours and graduation. The Leadership Douglas County Class of 2013 celebrated the completion of their 10-month program while more than 100 attendees were welcomed by W.B. “Dub” Jones and Brandy Zink, 2013 LDC Co-Chairs, and Pam Ridler, for the Castle Rock Chamber. The class was honored to have Lt. General Jay Kelley, USAF (Retired), as the speaker, who gave an inspiring talk to the graduates.

Every year, each class completes a service project as part of the program. In selecting a project, the Class of 2013 was moved by the high rate of reported suicides in Douglas County. The class met with the Youth Education and Safety in Schools (Y.E.S.S.) Program Director at the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and found that there was a need for funding for education and awareness for suicide prevention. They also discovered that there was only funding for three more classes and the classes were already full, with a wait list! These classes provide the necessary volunteers for the National Suicide Prevention hotline and other similar programs. The class decided that their goal would be to raise at least $15,000 for a year of classes, and to expand and maintain the volunteer base in our community.

Through hard work and generous donors, the class was exceed their goal and raised over $25,000 for the program!

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2013:

Jason Ke nne dy pres ents che ck on behal f of LD C Clas s of 201 3, to Phyllis Harvey, Progra m Dire ctor of Y.E.S.S.

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS! Leadership Douglas County would like to thank June’s Location Sponsors Lone Tree Arts Center, the City of Lone Tree and Cherokee Ranch and Castle Foundation. We also thank and recognize Patron Sponsors: The City of Lone Tree, Douglas County Government and BreakThroughs, Inc., Host Sponsor: IREA, and our Program Sponsors: Black Hills Energy, Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation, Douglas County Libraries, FirstBank of Douglas County, South Metro Fire Rescue Authority, Town of Castle Rock, Wells Fargo Bank, and the Chambers of Commerce of Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and Parker.

Thuy Aragon Doug Campbell Marcus Cordova

FirstBank Charles Schwab & Co, Inc. Windcrest

Ann Curry Amber DeBerry Jenn Giambrone Holly Gorman

Town of Parker Douglas County Libraries Hand & Stone Massage & Facial Spa Denver Public Schools

Lori Kania Jason Kennedy Donna Martin Gina Masterson

Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Dept Douglas County Sheriff's Office Town of Castle Rock Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile

Stephen Mikolajczak Sue Smith Ann Speer Sue Turner

RE/MAX Professionals Parker Chamber of Commerce Core Values Consulting Proforma Image Branding

AnnMarie Ursetta

Community Volunteer

For questions about LDC, please contact Carrie Buchan at clbuchan.co@gmail.com or call 720.440.3726.

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Did You Know?

Upcoming Signature Events Gabriel’s Winemaker Dinner-July 16 Tuesday, July 16th, Gabrie l's Restaurant hosts our first of two winemaker dinners, featuring select wine pairings from Varison Vineyards. Tickets a re $64.00 pe r pe rson.

View menu at www.castlerockculture.com/cas tle-rock-winefest/winemaker-dinners/.

Augustine Grill Winemaker Dinner-July 17 July 17th, Augustine Grill will host winemaker dinne r and Avanti Wine ry will pair the wine to the ir signature cuisine. Tickets a re $64.00 pe r pe rson.

View menu at www.castlerockculture.com/cas tle-rock-winefest/winemaker-dinners/.

As part of your membership with the Castle Rock Chamber, all members are eligible to contribute to our Business Voice Newsletter in the “Members in the News” section.

Submit all press releases or company announcements to newsletter E ditor, Me liss a Ma res at mmares@castlerock.org by the 15th of the month to be included in the following month’s issue.

Take advantage of this opportunity to reach fellow chamber members. *Some Restrictions apply.

Are you taking advantage of the Member to Member Discount Program? Visit the Members Only section to sign up and view discounts at www.CastleRock.org.

Grand Tasting Event, 10th Annual Castle Rock WineFest-July 20 Castle Rock WineFest, an outdoor wine tasting event, will offer over two dozen wineries and 200 varieties of Colorado wine. This event draws wine aficionados for its tastings, wine semina rs, cooking dem onstrations, fabulous food trucks, and an amazing local band, Waitin' on Ray to dance into the night. Tickets a re $27.00 pe r pe rson, $17.00 for des ignated drivers. Purchase tickets at: www.castlerockculture.com/castle-rock-winefest/ purchase-tickets/

Upcoming 2013 Event Dates: Douglas County Fair Parade-August 10, 2013

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