May 2012 Business Voice Newsletter

"Get Connected to the Region's Best Bus iness Network" SERVING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY SINCE 1955 • REPRESENTING 12,476 MEMBER EMPLOYEES • MAY 2012 VOLUME 13, NUMBER 5

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Farewell from our Chair Information Technology/The Cloud—Business Training Introducing the new additions to Chamber staff Legislative Wrap-Up Discover & Explore Spain with the Chamber-Early Bird Extended Castle Rock Chamber Business Voice

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2011~2012

Farewell from our Chair

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dear Chamber M embers:

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Thank you for allowing me to serve as your chair this past year. It is hard to believe how quickly time flies as I get ready to turn the gavel over to Aaron Barrick. While it has been a year filled with wonderful events, new programs and stellar experiences, some of my most memorable have been the one-on-one moments I have had getting to know many of you better.

This Chamber is blessed to have an incredible staff and executive Linda Watson leadership as well as a board committed to the mission and vision Sky Ridge Medical of the Chamber and the Castle Rock community. But, even more Center Chairman of the Board importantly, you – our members – are engaged, active, inspiring and Castle Rock Chamber optimistic about the future. I have not been to a training, Business of the M onth award, Women of Influence Luncheon or Business After Hours event in which I didn’t come away better informed, more connected and more uplifted than when I arrived. Thank you for this incredible opportunity.

Our partnership with Webster University and the launch of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy show the forward thinking attitude of this community and the Chamber. These are two exceptional programs that provide value to residents and students as well as our businesses. Congratulations to the Castle Rock Chamber for taking the lead to bring innovative new ideas and programs to the forefront.

And, the debut of the Healthy Living Expo is another way to showcase that business health and personal health go hand in hand. You can expect this event to grow by leaps and bounds over the coming years, drawing attendees from across the county and beyond to savor what Castle Rock has to offer.

And finally, I hope to see you at the annual banquet this year when we honor several of the best and brightest in the Castle Rock community! Please come out to honor the colleagues and friends who have made a difference through their involvement and commitment to excellence.

It has been my honor and privilege to lead, if only for a moment in time, this terrific organization that truly is committed to your success.

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 Random Productions 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 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 Pam Ridler, CCE President/CEO pam@castlerock.org Melissa Moroni V.P. of Programs melissa@castlerock.org

Vision: Igniting passion for business success and community prosperity.

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 Diversity —to honor and value varied ideas, beli efs and practices

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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Joanne Taylor V.P. of Membership & Community Dev. joanne@castlerock.org Tammy C ratty Office Administrator tammy@castlerock.org Melissa Mares Communications Specialist mmares@castlerock.org Wendy Krzeczowski Event Manager wendy@castlerock.org Susan O’Malley Membership Account Executive susan@castlerock.org Marissa Ginger Receptionist receptionist@castlerock.org

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BUSINESS TRAININGS

Information TechnologyInformation Technology/The Cloud Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Time: 11 am -1 pm Location: Castle Rock Chamber

Free to Chamber Members

The “Cloud” defined (What it is, how it works)

Chad Paquette Verticomm Technologies

These programs are sponsored by:

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Top 10 Reasons Companies are moving resources/applications to the “Cloud”

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What to be aware of before choosing a “Cloud” provider

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Where the cloud is going in 2012 and beyond

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Cost analysis: Traditional Network Environment versus a Hosted “Cloud” service

RSVP to Tammy@castlerock.org or call 303-688-4597.

On April 3, the Castle Rock Cham ber celebrated the accomplishme nts of four local business owners who graduated from the Chamber’s Business Boot Camp. That evening, the graduates presented detailed plans on how they will grow their companies based on the information and skills they picked up during the six months of training.

The Boot Camp featured monthly in-depth sessions covering leadership, finance, marketing, information technology, social medi a and human resources. Mike Tafoya of Estrada Strategies taught the sessions and once agai n donated his time, skills and experience to this program.

Our congratulations to graduates Dan Reeter (Nytech Heating and Cooling), Heather Struna (We dding Treasures Bridal and Tuxedos), Kimberly Maez (Ameriprise Financial) and H attie Reed (HR eed & Company).

Two distinguished members of the Castle Rock community joined us on the 3rd, forming an advisory panel to provide thoughtful and specific feedback to the graduates. Thank you to Wes Ki ng (President, FirstBank Douglas County) and Jamie L aRue (Director, Douglas County Libraries) for their service that evening.

If you’d like to take your business well beyond the startup phase, pl ease contact Pam Ridler at the Chamber (pam@castlerock.org, 303-6884597) or Mi ke T af oy a at Es t r a d a S t r at e g i e s (MikeT@EstradaStrategies.com, 303-868-1751) to discuss how you can be involved in the 2012-2013 Business Boot Camp starting this Fall.

This is a Castle Rock Chamber-sponsored program for local businesses.

If you have an i nterest in receiving more informatio n abo ut Business Boot Camp, contact Pam Ridler at 303-688-4597 or email pam@castlerock.org or visit http://www.CastleRockEG.org

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Douglas County Business Alliance Let's Wrap it Up with Breakfast! With the end of the 2012 Colorado Legislative Session, the Douglas County Business Alliance is planning its Wrap Up Breakfast. Join our elected representatives, S peaker McNulty, Representative Murray, Representative Holbert, Senator Harvey and S enator S cheffel for a conversation regarding the 2012 Legislative Session – Success and Failures! We will meet on Tuesday, M ay 15th at the Sky Ridge M edical Center – Auditorium.

Legislative Wrap-Up Wednesday, May 15th

RSVP by M ay 11th to jvanderburg.capstonegroupllc.com

Sky Ridge Medical Center 10101 RidgeGate Parkway Lone Tree, CO 80124 DCBA is a coalition of business organizations with a mission to provide a single voice for the Douglas County business community. Key issues to DCBA members include transportation, water, businessfriendly public policy, education, tax policy and sustainable development. The Douglas County Business Alliance is comprised of members from the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce, Castle Rock EDC, Northwest Douglas County EDC, Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce and South East Business Partnership.

Introducing New Names and Wendy is happy and excited to be here at the Chamber and is looking forward to working with the Faces at the Chamber You may have noticed a few new staff Castle Rock Community. members around the Chamber lately.

We’d like to formally introduce them Marissa Ginger is the other newbie at the to you.

Chamber. Marissa may look a little familiar to Please welcome some of you, she is the Wendy Krzeczowski, our oldest daughter of our new Event M anager.

Communications Specialist, Melissa Wendy has been a resident Mares. of Colorado since 1980.

She has been involved M arissa, a recent graduwith event planning and ate of Douglas County management for 22 years.

High School, plans to pursue her dreams of becoming an Emergency Room Nurse by attending the Wendy is currently University of Northern Colorado in the fall. M arissa planning the Chamber’s has several family members in the medical field and Annual Banquet at the would love to continue this family tradition.

Wildlife Experience on M ay 11th. The 20’s & 30’s Hollywood glam themed party includes fabulous food, As the chamber receptionist and visitor center reprea spectacular live auction and pick a marvelous bottle sentative, M arissa meets and greets the community of “Spirits” at the Speakeasy. with a helpful attitude and a friendly smile.

Register today here: Please stop by and meet them both https://castlerockchamber.webconn ex.com/2012annualbanqu et when you get a chance.

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CHAMBER’S 2012 ANNUAL BANQUET THE WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE Come enjoy a night full of Excitement and Fun

“The Speak Easy” Live Auction 20’s and 30’s Hollywood Glam Style (6-7:30pm) Cocktails & Hors d’ oeuvres (7:30-9pm) Dinner, Program & Awards

FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012 PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY: https://castle rockchambe r.we bconne x.com/2012annualbanque t

Book Your Team Online Today! https://castlerockchamber.webconnex.com/2012ChamberGolf Singles welcomed Castle Rock Chamber Business Voice

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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

May 16th Castle Rock Development Co.

5-7pm Location: Oakwood Model Homes In the Meadows

1668 Avery Way 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.

June 14

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

July 12

Douglas County Libraries

Aug. 9

Primrose School of Castle Rock

October

JM Kitchen & Bath

Nov. 15

Wells Fargo Bank

Dec. 11

Castle Rock Adventist

May 16 September 19 Castle Rock gopixel design studios, inc.

Development Company at the Chamber Oakwood Model Homes in The Meadows October 17 TBA June 20 Sky Ridge Medical Center November 21 TBA July 18 TBA December 5 TBA August 15 Patriot Enterprises 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

Take Me Out to the BAH...

It was a swing and a Grand Slam for Cowest Insurance Group and their guests at April’s Business After Hours. Thank you to Laurie Lewis and her staff (pictured below) for hosting such a fun after hours with their baseball theme evening.

Sportsfans and Chamber members alike wore their teams jersey and enjoyed all their favorite food from the baseball park.

THANK YOU… The Castle Rock Chamber would like to thank Wes King, Firstbank of Douglas County for hosting April’s Business Over Breakfast. Guests raved and enjoyed an amazing breakfast that included a wide variety of add ins at the delicious omelet bar provided by Jim Delay, Flying Horse Thank you to photographer, Paulette Murphy for photos.

Catering.

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PRESIDENT’S LEVEL

MAY T uesday 1st Government Issues Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 7:30 am WineFest Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 2:30 pm

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

EXECUTIVE LEVEL

BLACK HILLS ENERGY CASTLE ROCK ADVENTIST HEALTH CAMPUS Wednesday 2nd D OUGLAS COUNTY LIVING MAGAZINE Free Business Consultation (Chamber) I NTERMOUNTAIN RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION Leadership Douglas County (South Metro Fire & Rescue – Castle Rock PINNACOL ASSURANCE

Fire & Rescue) @ 8:00 am Leads Referral (Mesquite Mexican Grill) @ 11:30 am ENTREPRENEUR LEVEL Douglas County Fair Parade Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 4:00 pm CASTLE ROCK D EVELOPMENT COMPANY FIRSTBANK - D OUGLAS COUNTY Spain Trip Orientation (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm Thursday 3rd Castle Rock Stars Membership Meeting (Chamber) @ 8:00 am YEA Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 3:30 pm Webster University MBA Class (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm Friday 4th Castle Rock Economic Partners (EDC) @ 8:00 am T uesday 8th The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am Leads Plus (T he Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am Wednesday 9th Free Business Consultation (Chamber) Leadership Steering (Chamber) 7:30 am Ambassadors Exec Meeting (Chamber) @ 10:30 am Ambassadors Meeting (Chamber) @ 12:00 pm Thursday 10th Board of Directors Orientation (Chamber) @ 10:00 am Webster University MBA Class (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm Friday 11th Chamber Annual Banquet (The Wildlife Experience) @ 6:00 pm T uesday 15th DCBA Legislative Wrap-up (Sky Ridge Medical) @ 7:30 am Artfest Jury Session (Douglas County Library) @ 4:30 pm

PATRIOT ENTERPRISES WELLS FARGO BANK

PREMIER LEVEL ANTHEM BLUE CROSS /BLUE S HIELD BUBBLES LIQUOR WORLD COWEST I NSURANCE GROUP D OUGLAS COUNTY LIBRARIES FOLKESTAD, FAZEKAS , BARRICK & PATOILE, P.C. gopixel design studios, inc.

KAISER PERMANENTE KEY BANK PLUMBLINE S ERVICES , I NC .

WEBSTER UNIVERSITY

Friday 18th Castle Rock Economic Partners (EDC) @ 8:00 am Monday 21st Castle Rock Economic Gardening Meeting (Chamber) @ 11:30 am T uesday 22nd The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am CRHAT (Library) @ 8:30am Leads Plus (T he Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am Business T raining-IT/The Cloud (Chamber) @ 11:00 am Wednesday 23rd Free Business Consultation (Chamber) Business of the Month (Gabriel’s) @ 9:00 am

Wednesday 16th Free Business Consultation (Chamber) Thursday 24th Community Leadership (Chamber) @ 11:30 am Board of Directors (Chamber) @ 11:30 pm Leads Referral (Mesquite Mexican Grill) @ 11:30 am So Co Business Partnership Board (Colorado Springs) Business After Hours (Castle Rock Development-Oakwood Homes @ 2:00 pm Models @ 5:00 pm Thursday 17th Castle Rock Stars Monthly Lunch (Chick-fil-A) @ 11:30 am Ribbon Cutting “ My Wedding.com” @ 11:45 am Douglas County Community Foundation Board Meeting (T BD) @ 3:30 pm Webster University MBA Class (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm

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Discover & Explore Spain’s Costa Del Sol with the Chamber 9-Day Journey Highlights: • Round trip scheduled airfare • Round trip transfers between airports and hotels • Personal airport VIP greeting and check-in service • Hotel luggage handling • Pre-departure orientation and travel documents • 7 nights First Class Accomodations • Includes breakfast daily and 5 dinners • Discovery Program Guide • Full day tour of Seville • Tour of Ronda • Chamber Exchange

Attend Information Meeting May 2nd at 5:30 pm At the Chamber

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S av e rson & k B oo 9 pe r p rson i f t e 4 s $ 2,5 9 pe r p Ma y 31 5 y 4 , db $2 osi te p e D

For more details contact: Pam Ridler at 303-688-4597

9 Day Journey Departing November 7th, 2012

Or visit http://castlerock.org/news2.htm To register today!

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CHAMBER

Member to Member Discounts

MEMBERS ONLY

Member Orientation—Revamped format was a SUCCESS! For April’s member orientation, the Chamber experimented with a new format. M embers were able to meet the staff directly and ask questions that pertained to their specific needs. By participating in small breakout groups instead of the usual large group presentation, members engaged with the staff and other members so they may fully understand their benefits. Our next orientation will be on July 26th, at the Castle Rock Chamber. Please contact Joanne at 303-688-4597 or email her at Joanne@castlerock.org to register or if you have questions about your membership benefits.

Did You Know?

As part of your membership with the Castle Rock Chamber, all members are eligible to contribute to our Business Voice Newsletter under the “Members in the News” section. Submit all press releases or company announcements by the 15th of the month to be included in the following month’s publications. Simply send an email with “ BV Submission” in the subject line to Mmares@castlerock.org to be included. T ake advantage of this FREE opportunity to reach your fellow chamber members. *Some restrictions apply

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 economic development and growth in our community.

Visit the MEMBERS ONLY section of CastleRock.org website to see what is available to you!

To be a part of this free and exciting program, please complete the form found here: or call Joanne Taylor at 303688--4597.

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WELCOME

NEW MEMBERS

Banfi eld Pet Hospital Donna Wagner-Rago (303) 663-7113 4654 Milestone Ln. Castle Rock, CO 80104 ban field.com Pet Services, Veterinarians Begin Again Ranch Terri Mongait (909) 489-9654 beginagainranch.com Alternative Recovery Support, Coaching Castle Rock Modern Dentistry Maria Clark (303) 660-6883 36 E. Allen St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 castlero ckmodernd entistry.com Dentists

Kirby Co. The Charles Bacon (303) 663-3310 504 2nd St. Suite 202 Castle Rock CO 80104 Vacuum Cleaners NCM Media Networks Rory Nicholls (303) 459-2206 ncm.com Advertising Pet's Healthy Choice Lisa & Wes Schuneman (303) 660-5220 531 S. Gilbert St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 petshealthychoice.com Pet Supplies

Environmental Painting Micaiah Kennedy (303) 949-8264 paintedenvironments.com Contractors - Painting, Painting - Houses

Postal Annex Bryan & Paula Mullinax (303) 663-6976 834 S. Perry st.

Castle Rock, CO 80104 postalannex.com/10012 Shipping Services

Hideaway Bar & Grill Rebecca & Robert Stroh (720) 519-0509 600 Jerry St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 hideawayb arandgrill.com Bars, Restaurants

Westside Towing Inc. Tom Johanns (303) 688-5244 1040 Atchison Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 Towing - Automotive

Joe Cool Ice Gregory Panaol fo (303) 725-2379 1376 S. Perry Park Rd. Sedalia, CO 80135 Ice

Whimsy on Wilcox, Salon & Unique Boutique Beth Alvarez (303) 663-3227 206 Wilcox St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 Beauty Salons, Boutique, Retail

RESTAURAN T OF THE MONTH

CHICK-FIL-A 346 METZLER D RIVE CASTLE ROCK, CO 303-660-0999

BEVERAGE SPONSOR

STORAGE SPONSOR

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

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CELEBRATE CHAMBER Anniversaries

Business Medved Autoplex Castle Rock Gabriel's Restaurant Village Inn Pancake House Gene's Muffler & Auto Service Autobahn Autobody, Inc. PRO Plumbing Service BreakThroughs, Inc. FirstBank of Douglas County-Front Street) Best Western Inn & Suites ITC Compounding & Natural Wellness Phar macy Stucy Realty Company Well Within Chiropractic, P.C. Echo Ridge at Metzler Ranch Mutual of Omaha - Brock Goodw in Riverside Church Castle Rock RE/MAX Alliance - Nadine & Jim Kirk Edw ard Kraemer & Sons, Inc. Union- An American Bistro Castle Rock Bank at Castle Pines South Denver OBGYN, P.C. Douglas County Community Foundation CertaPro Painters Cherry Creek Mortgage - Brian Pintar Image Candy Castle Rock Dental Health FASTFRAME of Greenw ood Village Hilton Garden Inn Denver/Highlands Ranch Denver Marriott South at Par k Meadow s Founders Family Medical Center & Urgent Care Comcast Business Class

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Outback Steakhouse 4687 Milestone Lane Castle Rock, CO 80104 303-814-0099 http://www.outback.com Congratulations to Tony and the staff, your remodel looks great!

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APRIL Business of the Month Plum Creek Medical

Distinguished Ambassador of the Month The Ambassadors have instituted a new quarterly award called the Distinguished Ambassador Award. Qualifications fo r this award are: Nomination from fellow Ambassadors for going above and beyond the call of duty; no association to points earned, only based on service they provide that is recognized and noted by their peers.

Castle Rock Chamber Board Chair-Linda Watson presents the Chamber Business of the Month award to Dr. John England and the staff of Plum Creek Medical as Chamber President Pam Ridler and Ambassadors show their support.

The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its April recipient for Business o f the Month — Plum Creek Medical. They have been proud members o f the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce for more than 25 years!

With Physicians Board Certi fied in FAMILY PRACTICE, EMERGENCY MEDICINE, INTERNAL MEDICINE and PEDIATRICS Plum Creek Medical (PCM) is able to offer compreh ensive care and expertise not found in any other Family Practice, Urgent Care or Pediatric Facility. Rated Best Urgent Care, Best Pediatrician and Best Women’s Health Care in Douglas County for fiv e years running PCM is here to treat your entire family.

In Family Practice we are committed to providing the most up to date medicine to our patients, including preventative healthcare. A few o f the diagnostic tools our facility offers in house are X-ray, stress treadmill, Dexa Scan fo r osteoporosis, IMT Carotid Artery Scan, Echocardiograms, Nuclear Stress Tests and quick lab tests.

In Pediatrics, PCM offers well child checks, vaccinations and care for your sick child. What separates PCM from your typical pediatrician is that PCM cares for minor to serious traumas such as fractures and lacerations, preventing the need for a trip to the ER. In Urgent Care PCM is unparalleled, offering the highest standard in care fo r emerg encies as well as saving patients time and money.

Being the best means that Plum Creek Medical offers a place o f healing for our patients and their families with a caring staff and Board Certi fied Providers that make it a safe place to entrust your healthcare needs. Plum Creek Medical Closer to Home…Committed to Caring…

Since 1987.

The Chamber is most proud to announce that our Distinguished Ambassador is also our Ambassador of the Month! At our last meeting Donna Thurlow was presented with both the Ambassador of the Month award and the Distinguished Ambassador Award. (Both awards are sponsored by DCF Guns) Donna has been a member o f the Chamber fo r more than two years.

As a Chamber Ambassador she has the opportunity to participate in many of the Chambers programs, encouraging other business owners to take advantage Donna Thurlow of the many services provid ed by the Best Seasons Travel Chamber to enhance their business.

Donna feels it is a great pleasure to meet and get to know current business owners as well as new business owners that also see the value in Chamber memb ership.

While Donna enjoys participating in all the events, she particularly enjoys attending the Open House/Ribbon Cuttings for new businesses, letting them know the Chamber is here to assist in growing their business. It’s all about helping others in Donna’s mind.

Donna is the President/CEO of Best Seasons Travel. As a Travel Specialist, being an Ambassador gives her the opportunity to build relationships with others, starting with the wonderful group o f Chamber Ambassadors, and to learn more about this community. “ It’s like with anything, Donna says, “ what you put into it is what you will get out of it.” She tries to take advantag e o f all the wonderful opportunities offered.

If you have not met Donna, please mak e sure you do! You will see her at all the Chamber events!

Congratulations on your hard work as an Ambassador of the Month and Distinguished Ambassador as recognition for your efforts “ above and beyond the call”. Your time and dedication are greatly appreciated.

The Ambassador Program is sponsored this month by:

Congratulations from the Castle Rock Chamber. Plum Creek Medical is located at 410 S. Wilcox St. Call 303-688-6900 or visit www.plumcreekmedi cal.com fo r more info rmation.

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TOWN & COUNTY In the News

Police De partment changes in areas of people , innovation and community Four commanders now help lead the Castle Rock Police Department, after new Police Chief Jack Cauley has implemented some structural and operational changes.

The commanders previously were the department’s captain and lieutenants.

The commanders and the areas they now oversee are: • Jason Lyons, Patrol Division (including Bike and K-9 units and Explorers) • Doug Ernst, Investigations Division (including Property Room and Victims Assistance) • T im Gorman, Administrative Services Division (including Records, Dispatch and training) • John Anderson, Special Operations Division (including Traffic, Animal Control and community- and school-based programs) The new structure, implemented last month at no additional cost, provides better communication and accountability, Cauley said in a memo to T own Council. The chief presented information about the progress that the department has made since he took office in January at Council’s T uesday meeting. View entire article here: http://www.crgov.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=419 Registe r by May 29 to vote in June 2012 Primary Ele ction Primary Election voting will be by mail ballot only.

Planning to vote in the June 2012 primary election? Please make note of the following important deadlines and facts: Voter registrations must be received by the Douglas County Elections Division by T uesday, May 29. -To vote in the primary election, registered voters must be affiliated with the American Constitution, Democratic, or Republican Party. An unaffiliated voter may affiliate at any time up to and including Election Day.-Primary election is by mail ballot only. -Polling sites are not available.

Registering to vote, affiliating with a party, and obtaining a vote by mail application is as easy as visiting www.DouglasVotes.com.or contact the Douglas County Elections Division at 303-660-7444.

Professional race offe rs chance for local participation and kicks off Downtown Me rchants Association FREE Summer Eve nt Se ries and First Starlight Movie The second annual ERock T wilight Criterium will be held June 2, 2012 in Downtown Castle Rock starting at 8:30am and completing around 8pm. This .9 mile loop, fast paced race is a figure eight offering spectators the opportunity to witness professional cycling from beginning to advanced levels as the 2012 cycling season kicks off. More info can be found here: http://www. downtowncastlerock.com/

Douglas County Wins the 2012 Balance d Score card Institute’s Award for Excellence On April 10, 2012 the Board of County Commissioners for Douglas County Government was presented the Balanced Scorecard Institute’s 2012 Award for Excellence by Mr. Larry Halbach, Executive Vice-President of The Balanced Scorecard Institute (BSC Institute). T he BSC Institute provides training, certification and consulting services to commercial, government, and non-profit organizations worldwide in the area of designing and implementing the strategic management system widely known as the Balanced Scorecard. T o view entire article visit: http://blogs.douglas.co.us/ n e wsroom /2012 /04 /18 /do ugla s- co unty- win s-th e-2012 balanced-scorecard-institute’s-award-for-excellence/ For more information on The Balanced Scorecard Institute visit: http://www.balancedscorecard.org 2 Upcoming Eve nts at CR Museum FUN for all A live fire prevention demonstration will be held at the Castle Rock Museum located at 420 Elbert St. (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.) on Saturday, April 21st & May 12th provided by Castle Rock Fire Department. Some demonstrations include fire extinguishers, hose operation, stop, drop, and roll; and of course take a tour of the fire truck! You will find on display a rare glimpse of the Castle Rock Fire Department history as well as a display of hazmat training suit and fire protection gear.

Third annual Trolle y Tour is May 19th Each Tour will begin and end at the Castle Rock History Museum, 420 Elbert Street in Castle Rock. There are four time spots available 9 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. with limited seating! Seating Limited, Reservations Suggested! For more information and reservations call the Castle Rock Museum at 303-814-3164 or email them at crmuseum@comcast.net.

Le arn bicycle safe ty at upcoming kids’ Bike Rodeo Kids: Register your bicycle with police, have it safetychecked and learn the rules of the road at the upcoming Bike Rodeo being sponsored by the Castle Rock Police Department. The event, for ages 5 to 11, will be from 8 a.m. to Noon Saturday, May 12, on Second Street, between Perry and Wilcox streets.Kids can learn how to ride a bike safely by maneuvering through an obstacle course with a police officer walking beside them. Members of the 6202 Cycling Club will be performing the bicycle-safety inspections. Participants also are encouraged to bring their bicycle helmets, so that they can be checked for the proper fit. All bikes can be registered with Castle Rock police on the spot at the rodeo, which will help get them back to their owners in the event that they are lost or stolen. Questions regarding the event can be directed to Officer Seth Morrissey, smorrissey@CRgov.com.

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Are You taking Advantage??

Affinity Programs Can Save You Money Pinnacol Assurance/CoWest Insurance Group— Workers Comp Group Dividend Join the Group!

By combining the premiums of Castle Rock Chamber members, a larger premium base is established allowing Pinnacol Assurance to reduce costs and return dividends to members based on loss histories. By joining the Chamber’s group you receive access to loss control resources and assistance in establishing safe working conditions. Group members then pay a premium based on their current individual record! To discuss more details contact Pam Ridler at the Chamber 303-6884597 or email Pam@castlerock.org Office Depot Program! Members save approximately 15% to 25% annually on their office supplies!

SAVE NOW—from 5% to 60% savings on approximately 175 items!!! Click on Affinity Programs Button on CastleRock.org homepage to see the list of items that offer great savings!

Special Copy & Print—BW $.25; Color: $.29 40% off all finishing services To receive your National Program Offi ce Depot card, please call Susan O’Malley at 303-688-4597 or email susan@castlerock.org Testimonial: Mike McNairy of H&M Transmission “Outstanding! I am very pleased with the assistance of the Castle Rock Chamber staff regarding a recent direct mail campaign for my business. Besides their help with marketing ideas, graphics, layout and bulk mailing procedures, the addition of a new benefit, in partnership with Office Depot, saved me $242 off my printing and folding cost!”

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 smarter ways to increase employee productivity.

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Promotional price of $160 for the Delux e Internet pack age OR $85 for the Premium Internet pack age Microsoft Communication Tools are included when you sign up for Internet service—A $550 value at no additional Cost!

Voice service discount-full featured phone lines available fo r $29.95 each per month with 2-line minimum For more information, contact Mark Pendergast o f Comcast Business Class at 303-720-8090 or email markpendergast@cable.comcast.com Simply go to Business.Comcast.com/Chambers and type in the code 254265.

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CREATING LEADERS

Leadership Douglas County

Leadership Douglas County Program Sponsors: Leadership Douglas County would like to acknowledge their Patron Sponsors: The City of Lone Tree and Douglas County Government and also their Program Sponsors: Black Hills Energy, BreakThroughs, Inc., Cherokee Ranch and Castle Foundation, Douglas County Libraries, FirstBank of Douglas County, Highlands Ranch Metro District, South Metro Fire and Rescue Authority, T own of Castle Rock, Wells Fargo Bank, and the Chambers of Commerce of Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Highlands Ranch, Lone T ree and Parker.

April’s Topics: Law Enforcement Steering Committee Planner: Captain Robert McMahan (Leadership Douglas County Class of 2011) On Wednesday, April 4th, the Leadership Douglas County class met at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office for a session on public safety. The day began with a welcome by several leaders in the law enforcement field, including the Command staff of all four agencies in Douglas County. The focus of their presentation was on ethics and integrity. They also spoke about the evolution of community policing, the perception of law enforcement officers, and how leadership.

Professionalism and accountability has increased over the years.

The day would not be complete without demonstrations given by the K-9 Team, SORT T eam, SWAT T eam and the various hands-on activities. One activity which proved very insightful to see just how hard it can be to anticipate actions of potential criminals was a simulated full-scale interactive video. Reactions to the scenarios were a matter of life and death. This simulation exercise is one of many hands on exercises that officers utilize for training.

“This was a great view into the Sheriff’s Department; the details and complexity of this huge operation were impressive.

The Douglas County Sheriff runs a very diverse operation which appears to be a model for the state. It was exciting to watch the live demonstrations out at the range, especially when given a chance to see and experience how our officers have to react in high pressure situations.” Mike McNairy, H&M Transmission and Automotive.

In the morning segment, the class toured the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Coroner’s Office, learning about their various programs and divisions.

The next topic for Leadership Douglas County’s class day is “ Fire and Emergency Services” on May 2nd. Leadership Douglas County is currently accepting applications for the 2012-13 class. Leadership Douglas County is designed to broaden participant knowledge of the community while enhancing leadership skills, which in turn increases the strength and effectiveness of our new community leaders. The application deadline is June 15th, 2012. For more information on the Leadership Douglas County program, please call Melissa Moroni at (303) 688-4597 or email melissa@castlerock.org

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In the News

Local Printer Honored for Sales Growth Keith Reeves, Columbine Printing, Castle Rock, CO, has been honored for his company’s sales growth by CPrint® International during the bi-annual board meeting in Denver, Colorado. CPrint® awards printers who have demonstrated a signi ficant sales growth over the past year.

Columbine Printing is the only printer in Castle Rock that qualifi ed for the prestigious CPrint® designation. CPrint® is available only to printers who demonstrate exceptional quality and service by maintaining standards in operations, training, equipment and software as well as wo rker b enefits and wo rking conditions. This program requires annual onsite recerti fication as well as participation in continuing educational programs.

Columbine Printing is located at 312 Wilcox Street, Suite 101, Castle Rock, CO 80104. For more information about the company, call 303-688-5692, e-mail Keith@columbine-printing.com, or visit the company’s website at http://www.columbineprinting.com.

MW GOLDEN CONSTRUCTORS has added a new Project Manager.

Mike Weber has a Bachelor o f Scien ce Degree in Construction Management from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Mike has previous experience as a Project Manager and brings to MW GOLDEN CONSTRUCTORS 7 years of previous industry experience.

MW GOLDEN CONSTRUCTORS received the 2012 National Construction Company Award of Ex cellence from the Construction Certification Commission of the American Institute of Constructors at their annual Forum in Tampa, Florida on April 20, 2012. MW GOLDEN CONSTRUCTORS received this award fo r its support of AIC Constructor Certification and pro fessionalism of the individual Constructor. MW GOLDEN CONSTRUCTORS has two Certified Professional Constructors on staff and four Associate Constructors. MW GOLDEN CONSTRUCTORS has been providing professional construction services within Colorado since 1984. Mailing: P.O. Box 338, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104-0338 (303) 688-9848 Fax (303) 688-8269 Physical: 1700 N. Park Street, Grand Canyon Suite, Castle Rock, CO 80109-3009 CASTLE ROCK ▪ COLORADO ▪ GRAND

CAMP CALF - A Summertime Agri cultural Adventure Registration is open for a most exciting agricultural adventure, CAMP CALF. Located at CALF's Lowell Ranch on Plum Creek, children entering third - sixth grades are invited to spend a day, or an entire week, this summer at CAMP CALF. During this fun packed day-camp, children will participate in ranch activities such as feeding the animals, gardening and fun activities and games. Age Range: Open to children entering 3rd through 6th grade. June 4-8, 2012; 9am to 3pm. Pick a day or come for the week.

Cost: $200/week or $50/day Visit http://www.thecal f.org for more inform ation or call 303-688-1026.

CoWest - Car seat Safety Event Saturday, May 19th (10:00am to 1:00 pm). Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be onsite to offi cially check your car seat, making sure it is installed and belted correctly. There will be several auto stations available! Learn more about car seat safety state regulations! Location: 810 New Memphis Ct Castle Rock, CO 80108.

YOUNG CITIZENS FOR PHILANTHROPY TO LAUNCH FIRST CYCLE AGAINST VIOLENCE BIKE RACE Bicycle Race Aims to Raise Awareness on Domestic Violence The Women’s Crisis & Family Outreach Center (WCFOC) , through their Young Citizens for Philanthropy (YCP) partnership, is launching its first CYCLE AGAINST VIOLENCE Bike Race Saturday, May 19, 2012 in Castle Rock, Colorado. Registration begins at 6:45 and the ride will begin at 8:45.Information on the event, including registration information can be found on the company’s website, http://www.cycleagainstviolence.com

WHITE CONSTRUCTION GROUP COMPLETES TWO NEW COFFEE RETAIL STORES IN CASTLE ROCK White Construction Group, a Colorado-based commercial gen eral construction firm, recently completed two new retail stores for Lost Coffee in Castle Rock.

Located at 390 Perry in downtown, and 3980 Limelight in the Meadows o f Castle Rock, these two new stores are the first ret ail outlets for the originally mobile Lost Coffee tru ck “Brewtus” that rolled into town February 2011. Celebrating its twenty-seventh year, White Construction Group is a multi-million dollar general contracto r that specializes in commercial constru ction, designbuild, historic restorations and tenant improvement projects. The company provides pre-construction, construction management, general construction and post construction services for public and private clients. The company has received numerous constru ction and job safety program awards. White Construction Group can be reached at 303-688-6924 or http://www.whitecg.com.

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