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SERVING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY SINCE 1955•REPRESENTING 15,249 MEMBER EMPLOYEES•OCTOBER 2013 VOLUME 30, NUMBER 10
Friday, October 18th
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! For 18 years the Castle Rock Chamber has chosen a day to celebrate its members and thank them for their support. October 18th is Membership Appreciation Day (MAD) to recognize member businesses that are committed to the Chamber and contribute to the economic vitality of the community through their Chamber membership. Celebrating fifty-eight years in the making, the New Chamber has proven to be a member-driven eXcelerate organization which contributes Program Offered significantly to the community to Business through events and programs that Community. enhance the economy. Read more page 3. Read more 13.
this issue Economic Update P.2 Upcoming Networking Events P.5 October Business Trainings P.6 Business of the Month P.7 Women of Influence Luncheon P.9 Young Entrepreneur’s P.10 Leadership Board Training P.11 New eXcelerate Program P. 13 Leadership Douglas County Class of 2014 Announced P. 18
2013-2014 Board of Directors
Economic Update Nationally, about 180,000 jobs are being added on a monthly basis. Through the first eight months of 2013, jobs added in Colorado have been steady, although the rate of growth began to decline in Q2. On average, 58,500 jobs have been added compared to the same period last year. It is unlikely however the current level of job growth can be sustained without greater creation of primary jobs.
Gary Horvath Colorado Economy Researcher Labor Market Information Group
Our Colorado unemployment rate and number of unemployed workers have trended downward since late 2010. In August 2013, the total number of unemployed workers declined slightly. The total number of unemployed is about twice as many as June 2007, the low point. Between June 2007 and the peak in October 2010, the number of unemployed workers increased by 153,192. In the 35 months since the peak, the number of unemployed workers has declined by only 52,860.
There was a decline in unemployment from 7.3% in January to 7.1% for the past six months, however these changes are not significant. Despite solid gains in wage and salary employment, the number of unemployed workers declined by 6,628 between January and August. The decline from March to August has only been 1,561. Sold Growth Sectors The average employment for the solid growth sectors through the last eight months is 25,100 greater than the same period in 2012. These sectors account for 32.3% of total employment the top three sectors are in health care, business-to-business and professional/scientific. They have accounted for 42.9% of job growth in 2013. These sectors were forecasted to add 19,000 to 25,000 jobs in 2013. Colorado business and government leaders will have a new and exciting opportunity this fall. On October 17th and 18th the Economic Development Council of Colorado will present a national level conference in downtown Denver that features Bill McDermott, CEO of SAP (one of the world's leading software companies), Bob Rice of Bloomberg News, Joel Kotkin (the authority on global, economic and political trends), Scott Blackmun (CEO of the US Olympic Committee), Governor Hickenlooper, and others. Gary Horvath has conducted business, economic and market research in Colorado for over 20 years. The 2013 CBER forecast can be found at www.cber.co/ CBEReconomy.html
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Michael Likens, gopixel design studios inc.
CHAIR-ELECT Mike Tafoya, Estrada Strategies-DTC
TREASURER Nino DiMatteo, FirstBank - Douglas County
TREASURER-ELECT John Cona, ACME Brick
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN Aaron Barrick, Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick, & Patoile P.C.
DIRECTORS Rand Clark, Random Productions Erik Erickson, WalMart Super Center David Farnan, Farnan Douglas County Libraries Todd Folkenberg, Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus Brooke Fox, Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation Lisa Frizell, Douglas County Assessors Office Brock Goodwin, Mutual of Omaha Nadine Kirk, RE/MAX Alliance Brian Leugs, Business Communication Support Elyse McNulty, McNulty Kaiser Permanente Jaye Thompson, Northstar Bank Colorado 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
CHAMBER STAFF Pam Ridler, CCE, President/CEO pam@castlerock.org Melissa Mares, Director of Communications mmares@castlerock.org Wendy Krzeczowski, Event Manager wendy@castlerock.org Tammy Cratty, Office Administrator tammy@castlerock.org Susan O’Malley, Membership Account Executive susan@castlerock.org
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, CBER. Coloradobased Business and Economic Research www.cber.com
Sonia Waugh, Receptionist receptionist@castlerock.org
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Membership Appreciation Days-October 17th & 18th Community and distribute our new 2014 Chamber Directories and thank you gifts to our commercial location business Members. Our theme this year is: “Here’s To YOU!!!”
Every Year the Chamber recognizes and appreciates our members in a tradition called Member Appreciation Day where members receive a thank you gift designating them as a cherished Member. In addition, the new 2014 Member Directory will be delivered to those Chamber Members. On Thursday, October 17th from 1pm to 4pm, Board of Director, Staff, and Ambassador Members will be visiting our Chairman’s Circle Sponsors to thank them for their generosity and support. On Friday, October 18th from 9am to 1pm, more than 20 Ambassadors, Board Members, and Chamber staff will cover the Castle Rock
Please look for our Board of Directors, Ambassadors and Chamber staff to come in and give a special thank you in person! We are excited to have the opportunity each year to let our members know how important you are to us. We could not carry out this special day without our Member Appreciation Day sponsor, Wells Fargo Bank! If you would like to volunteer to help with this prestigious event, please email Susan at Susan@castlerock.org or call her at 303-688-4597 and join us for lunch afterwards on the 18th.
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October Calendar of Events Tuesday 1st— Free Business Consultation (Chamber) Wednesday 2nd Leadership Douglas County (Highlands Ranch Mansion) @ 8:00 am Leads Referral (Castle Cafe) @ 11:30 am Business after Hours (Patriot Enterprises) @ 5:00 pm Thursday 3rd Ribbon Cutting (Castle Rock Homebrew) @ 4:00 pm Webster University MBA Class (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm Friday 4th— Castle Rock Economic Partners (EDC) @ 8:00 am Tuesday 8th Free Business Consultation (Chamber) Douglas County Business Alliance Board Retreat (Chamber) @ 7:30 am The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am Wednesday 9th Ambassadors Exec. Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 10:30 am Ambassadors Meeting (Chamber) @ 12:00 pm Thursday 10th Business over Breakfast (JM Kitchen & Bath) @ 7:30 am Women of Influence (Cherokee Ranch & Castle) @ 11:30 am Ribbon Cutting (Blue spruce Animal Clinic) @ 4:00 pm Webster University MBA Class (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm Tuesday 15th Free Business Consultation (Chamber) Government Issues Committee Meeting @ 7:30 am Third Tech Tuesday (Chamber) 9:00 am Wednesday 16th Leadership Douglas County Steering Meeting (Chamber) 7:30 am Community Leadership (Chamber) @ 11:30 am Leads Referral (Castle Cafe) @ 11:30 am Business after Hours Castle Rock Art Guild @ 5:00 pm Thursday 17th Membership Appreciation Day Chairman’s Circle 1:00 pm Douglas County Community Foundation (Castle Rock Bank Castle Pines) @ 4:00 pm Webster University MBA Class (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm Friday 18th Castle Rock Economic Partners (EDC) @ 8:00 am Membership Appreciation Day 9:00 am Membership Appreciation Day Volunteer Luncheon @ 1:00 pm Tuesday 22nd Free Business Consultation (Chamber) The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am Worksite Wellness Focus Group (Chamber) @ 8:00 am Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am Wednesday 23rd Business Training “Top 10 Legal Mistakes by Small Businesses in 2013 that Made Lawyers Rich” (Chamber) @ 11:00 am Thursday 24th Board of Directors meeting (Chamber) @ 11:30 Webster University MBA Class (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm Wednesday 30th Business of the Month (Crystal Valley Ranch) @ 9:00 am Thursday 31st—Webster University MBA Class (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm
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 Northstar Bank Colorado 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 Mike Ward Infiniti One Clear Choice Garage Doors Plumbline Services Inc. Random Productions Renewal By Andersen Rocky Mountain PBS Sam’s Club Wal-Mart Wells Fargo Bank
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Upcoming Networking Events Business After Hours
Business After Hours
October 2nd
Patriot Enterprises
October 16
Castle Rock Art Guild
November 13th
Medved
December 4th
ANB Bank
One Pass for Networking level, free to Ascent level and above. $10 for Community Connection All events are 5-7pm GUESTS MUST PRE REGISTER. Contact Susan at the Chamber 303-688-4597.
Wednesday, Oct. 2nd 5pm to 7pm
701 Park St. Suite A Community Connection: $10 per person. One pass for Networking level, free for Ascent level & above. Guests/Nonmembers must have an admittance pass.
Business Over Breakfast Thursday, Oct. 10th 7:30am to 9am
Business After Hours
Wednesday, Oct. 16th 5pm to 7pm Art & Taste Bud Exploration
1375 Caprice Drive Free to Networking level & above members; $10 for Community Connection. Guests must have a pass.
Business Over Breakfast 314 Wilcox St. Community Connection: $10 per person. One pass for Networking level, free for Ascent level & above. Guests/Non-members must have an admittance pass.
Oct. 10th
JM Kitchen & Bath
Dec. 12th
Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus 5
Business Trainings Offered
Social Media Aggregation Tools (SMAT)- Hootsuite (specifically) Tuesday, Oct. 15 9am to 10amCastle Rock Chamber Topics to include: • •
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What are Social Media Aggregations Tools. Why using SMAT help you to be more effective and efficient with your social media. How to use SMATs for your social media needs. Applying a SMAT, Hootsuite specifically, to your social media management.
Equipment: Bring your laptop or tablet, Free Wi-Fi is available.
Third Tech Tuesday was created and is taught by Dr. Michelle Post, Certified Social Media Strategist specializing in the analysis, review and creation of a social media strategy for individuals, entrepreneurs, small and medium businesses. Dr. Michelle Post has more than 25+ years in the IT/Business industries, and 8+ years in Higher Education and Nonprofit industries. View more at http:// www.reachyourpotential.info/ index.php?show=about RSVP: Receptionist@castlerock.org
How Does Your Business Thrive? 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.
Free To Chamber Members; $10 for Future Members
Top 10 Legal Mistakes by Small Businesses in 2013 that Made Lawyers Rich Wednesday, October 23rd 11 am to 1 pm Castle Rock Chamber Topics: Litigation: Insider secrets of when to sue and when to settle - and what happens when you get it wrong.
Attorney Bill Henry Robinson & Henry P.C.
Collections: Dealing with deadbeat customers Contracts: YOU ARE NOT A LAWYER Dealing with Partners: The wrong way to get "divorced" from your business partner or their spouse
Schedule appointments for a business consultation with an expert regarding the following:
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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
Handling Employees: Learn about the so-called "sue your boss law" Corporate Structure: What happens to "naked" business owners Business Debt: Why some business owners go down with the ship (and why some of them deserve it)
RSVP: Receptionist@castlerock.org
Read more at www.CastleRockEG.com
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Business of the MonthCastle Rock Adventist Health Campus
Michael Likens, Chairman of the Board, proudly presents the Business of the Month award to Todd Folkenberg and members of the hospital staff as Chamber staff and ambassadors show their support.
The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce recently announced its September recipient for Business of the Month — Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus. As part of the Centura Health Network who have been active Castle Rock Chamber member for more than 10 years, their newest location Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus opened Aug.1st and offers 24-hour care locally. Our new neighbor makes available a local choice for those seeking hospital care, further fulfilling the Town’s Vision 2020 goal of facilitating the development of a 24-hour medical facility in Castle Rock. (The 24-hour emergency room attached to the hospital opened about in 2012). “After years of planning and development, our team is excited the day has finally come for us to open Castle Rock’s first hospital and start providing compassionate care and comprehensive services to our community,” CEO Todd Folkenberg said. The 50-bed Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, 2350 Meadows Blvd., connects Castle Rock to Colorado’s largest health care system, Centura Health. Expert providers at the state-of-the-art facility specialize in areas including orthopedics; emergency. Pediatric and cardiac services; intensive care; radiology/imaging; rehabilitation; and sleep disorders. The hospital also gives expecting parents a local option for bringing the newest Castle Rock residents into the world. The West-facing labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum rooms are complete with small chandeliers and fold-down couches, where dad can catch some sleep. “We know Centura Health and Castle Rock Adventist Hospital are a wonderful addition to our community, and we look forward to a long-term and positive partnership,” Mayor Paul Donahue said. Residents of Castle Rock and beyond no doubt are excited about this new neighbor. Enthusiasm may cause the new hospital to grow quickly – the building’s fourth floor is a blank slate, offering room for expansion in any needed area at just a few months notice. Congratulations from the Castle Rock Chamber for being recognized as an outstanding business.
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 M e m be rs Only s ec t io n . Contact Susan by calling 303-688-4597 to participate.
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Chamber Members Celebrating Anniversaries Business Castle Rock Senior Center, Inc.
Years with the Chamber 19 Years
Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Company
17 Years
Grange at The Meadows, The
12 Years
La Petite Academy
11 Years
Douglas County Democratic Party
10 Years
Parker Port-A-Potty, Inc.
10 Years
Grand Lodge on Peak 7 / BGV Marketing
7 Years
A Repair Guy, Inc.
6 Years
Sky Ridge Imaging Center at Castle Rock, The
6 Years
Wind Water Salon and Spa
4 Years
1 Guy, 1 Truck & 1 Trailer
4 Years
American Family Insurance Timothy Brown Agency, Inc.
3 Years
Aluwind Inc.
3 Years
Bonaventure of Castle Rock
2 Years
My Wedding LLC
2 Years
NavPoint Real Estate Group
2 Years
Rays Collision & Towing
1 Year
Steiner Chiropractic
1 Year
Benefits and Incentive Group
1 Year
Blue Sky Satellite
1 Year
Coldwell Banker - Amy Lee Hoffmann
1 Year
Kids' Nite Out Across America
1 Year
Metzler Memory Care
1 Year
Travel Journeys
1 Year
Herring Bank
1 Year
Front Line Flatwork, Inc.
1 Year
Re/Max Alliance - Amy Musteen
1 Year
Emporium, The
1 Year
Red Hawk Remodeling
1 Year
Ads On Magnets
1 Year
DC - Dolphins
1 Year
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
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. 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
For More Information about these programs visit www.CastleRock.org and click on Affinity Programs Icon.
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Women of Influence Luncheon October 10, 2013 Time: 11:30 am to 1pm Cherokee Ranch and Castle Guest Speaker: Major Brenda Leffler
Major Brenda Leffler Lieutenant Colonel at Colorado State Patrol
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.
RECOMMEND JOINING THE CHAMBER! EARN CHAMBER CASH! WHAT: Stewardship Program
Major Brenda Leffler was promoted to lieutenant colonel — a rank no other woman has reached during the 76 year history of the department a little over a year and half ago. Before joining the State Patrol, Leffler was a noncommissioned officer in the U.S. Army and the National Guard between 1987 and 1997. She joined the department in 1993, starting her career as a trooper in Golden. In 2002 Leffler was promoted to sergeant in Gilpin County. Just three years later she became a captain and then served as commander and major for the homeland security section of the patrol. Most recently, Leffler was a liaison to the executive command staff and the Office of the Chief. "Lt. Colonel Leffler becomes an integral part of accomplishing our Strategic Plan, Intelligence-Led Policing plans and other pressing challenges facing the patrol today," said Colonel James Wolfinbarger, Chief of the CSP. Leffler replaced Lt. Colonel Anthony Padilla — the first Latino in that position — who retired in April. With Lieutenant Colonel Brenda L. Leffler ‘s experiences, she is uniquely qualified to inspire and motivate at this quarter’ Women of Influence Series.
This Luncheon is Sponsored by: Education Sponsor: Medved Autoplex at Castle Rock
WHY: Reduce Your Membership 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 referred new Chamber member will be spotlighted in the Business Voice in STEWARDSHIP RECOGNITION section.
To complete your referral go to http://www.castlerock./org/pdf/ MemberReferralCard2012.pdf.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO LEARN ABOUT ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES, CALL SUSAN AT THE CHAMBER 303-688-4597.
$37.00 for Chamber Members $47.00 for Future Members. Questions? Call 303-688-4597 Seating is limited. Purchase tickets at: www.CastleRock.org 9
Young Entrepreneurs’ Academy The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!), offering students in grades 912 the opportunity to establish a business enterprise or social movement through a 30-week, projectbased, hands-on entrepreneurial education, has recently partnered with eDCSD: The Colorado Cyber School. "Because this program is so closely aligned to the eDCSD: CO Cyber Creative Competency program, any eligible student participating in YEA! will also have an opportunity to earn course credit through the Creative Competency program," said Sohne VanSelus, Principal of the Douglas County School District's online school. In 2012, the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce was awarded a grant by the US Chamber of Commerce to bring the first YEA! program to the State of Colorado. Sponsored by the Castle Rock Chamber, Douglas County School District, Castle View High School, the Kaufmann Foundation and a number of local businesses, YEA! teaches students how to write a business or social action plan, make a pitch to investors/supporters, obtain funding and launch their own real company/movement. They start as a student and finish as a CEO of their own company! The classes will meet in the Media Center at Castle View High School, on Monday nights, from late October through May. Any interested, qualified student residing in the District is eligible to apply.
Young Entrepreneurs Academy Class of 2013
YEA! Is a groundbreaking and exciting afterschool program that transforms local high school students into real, confident entrepreneur. YEA! strengthens the community and the community strengthens
For students seeking academic credit, additional incentives, such as a loaned iPAD containing both productivity and creativity tools to record their experience will be included. Class size is limited and the fee for the entire course, which includes all materials, pizza parties, field trips, pitching before an Investors Panel, a Trade Show and graduation, is $350. Partial scholarships are available for eligible students. The deadline for applications is October 4. Classes begin after fall break on October 21, with an orientation on October 7.
Students and parents who would like more information or have questions about the application process can call 720.440.3726 or visit www.castlerock.org/ yea.htm. Business leaders can learn how to get involved with YEA! as a mentor, guest lecturer, or how to join the CEO Investor Panel.
YEA! Students are able to network with and develop relationships with local business leaders, create jobs, and launch businesses in their own backyard. Students see that they can make a difference within the communities in which they live. The enthusiasm and success of the students are empowering for the entire community! Contact Carrie
Buchan at 720-440-3726 or email clbuchan.co@gmail.com.
Thank You to All Our Sponsors for their generous support! Sponsorships Are AvailableContact Susan 303-688-4597. Gold Sponsors:
Silver Sponsors:
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Leadership Board Training Offered in November DEVELOPING YOUR NON-PROFIT BOARD: Ingredients for an Extraordinary Leadership Team Tuesday, November 12, 2013 11am to 2:45pm Philip S. Miller Library Cost: $49.00 (includes lunch)
Facilitator: Dave Kilby, WACE President/CEO
Purchase Tickets at www.CastleRock.org
Key components of the program will include: •
Winning Strategies for Success
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Importance of the Nominating Committee
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Traits of a Great Board Member
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Board Orientations
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Who Does What - Roles & Responsibilities
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Tips on Meeting Management
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Getting Your Leaders on the Same Page
Presented By:
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:
Tammy Cratty
Susan O’Malley
Tammy Cratty
Tammy@CastleRock.org
Susan@Castlerock.org Tammy@CastleRock.org
The policy for Chamber Leads is to have one representative per business per group. Chamber staff maintains a regularly updated waiting list. Please contact the staff liaison from preferred group at 303-688-4597 to check availability. 11
Ribbon Cuttings, Celebrate Your Success Let us help you celebrate! Have you opened a new business, expanded at your current location, relocated, or celebrating a milestone anniversary? Let the Castle Rock Chamber and the Ambassadors help you share the good news! A Ribbon Cutting ceremony is an important part of your overall marketing and advertising plan and is a great way to kick off a grand opening or relocation of a business.
Contact the Chamber to schedule your Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening Celebration. Call 303.688.4597.
Cookies & Crema 4284 Trail Boss Drive Suite 100 Castle Rock, CO 80104 (608) 432-1981 www.cookiesandcrema.com Retail
10th Anniversary Celebration! PS Miller Library 100 S Wilcox Castle Rock, CO 80104 (303) 688-7704 www.douglascountylibraries.org Library
Edward Jones Financial-Deb Butrim 7887 E. Belleview Ave.Suite 178 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (720) 284-7841 Financial Advisor
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Ambassador of the Month-Michael Likens Ambassador Program is Sponsored By:
Michael Likens, owner of gopixel design studios, inc., is a professional visual communicator, but even he can’t visualize a better place to watch both his business and his family grow than in Castle Rock, Colorado. Michael moved to the area nearly eight years ago, and within a month after arriving he joined the Chamber. “The Chamber has been very good for business,” Michael said, “Business has grown consistently since I became an active member.” Michael now serves as the Chamber Board Chairman, as well as several Chamber groups and committees aimed at assisting people grow their businesses, in addition to his active involvement as a Chamber Ambassador. While Michael is quick to express his appreciation to the Chamber for the opportunities it has given him to help other people, it is Michael’s “likeability” that serves him well, both in business and as a Chamber Ambassador. Whether a business is just starting out and needs a complete image campaign, or has been around for decades and is searching for a fresh way to reach its customers, Michael Likens is the passion behind gopixel design studios, helping clients make a successful first impression. gopixel design studios, inc. is a full service website design, search engine optimization and graphic design firm dedicated to providing solutions to today’s marketing challenges. Services include website development, SEO, e-newsletters, and virtually every Internet marketing tool available. In addition, gopixel provides traditional communications products, such as logo design, business cards and stationary packages, print advertisements, newsletters, and branding and positioning consultation. For more information visit www.gopixel.com. Michael also finds time for skiing, attending performing arts events, visiting museums, hiking Castlewood Canyon, and watching Formula One racing. His faith is also an important part of his life, and he often donates graphic design work to his church or other non-profit organizations. Congratulations, Michael. You make the Castle Rock Chamber look good!
eXcelerate BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Accelerate growth. Promote excellence. The Castle Rock Economic Gardening “eXcelerate Business Development Program” (EBDP) is designed to lead and inspire businesses to grow and prosper to their highest potential. Every business whether in the early stages of development or deeply rooted established businesses will benefit from the concepts and systems taught in the program. Our goal is to help participating businesses accelerate growth and promote excellence through proven business development and business planning strategies and tactics. Key elements of 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 business leaders grow in the knowledge and ability to impact their own company. eXcelerate Business Development Program will provide business owners with: • Business training • Peer group accountability and • Leader mentors During the five month program, participants will attend a series of seven high impact training sessions with Business Coach and Trainer Mike Tafoya, President of Estrada Strategies-DTC, meet with their leader mentors, and develop a one year strategic plan. The goal for all participants is to establish and define their future growth strategies, and create an implementation plan for the immediate future. View more information about this new exciting program at www.CastleRockEG.com 13
Welcome New Members American Pacific Mortgage of Colorado Arlin Shepard (303) 524-1368 8310 S. Valley Highway Suite 300 Englewood, CO 80112 Mortgages
Firehouse Subs Cory Cummings (303) 660-6121 11280 S. Twenty Mile Rd. Unit 102 Parker, CO 80134 Restaurants www.firehousesubs.com
www.apmortgageco.com Fit 4 Mom Bank of America Home Loans Tyba Bolander (720) 421-8196 6465 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, #200 Centennial, CO 80111 Mortgages
Brittnie Harris (720) 320-3084 599 Topeka Way Castle Rock, CO 80109 Fitness www.castlerock.fit4mom.com
www.mortgage.bankofamerica.com Headley Technical Services Christian Brothers Automotive Steve Peterson (720) 282-9989
Bernie Headley (720) 271-3894
5721 New Abbey Ln.
Computer Services, Computers Networking
Castle Rock, CO 80108
www.headleytech.com
Automobile Repairs & Service Kay's Kitchen Gourmet Foods E Company, Inc. Property Tax Reduction Services, The Steve Evans (720) 351-3515
Kay Wolfe (303) 284-3495 Food Products www.kickassedibles.com
Appraiser - Commercial www.theEcompany.net
Restaurant of the Month
Gabriel’s 5450 Manhart Ave Sedalia, CO 303.688.2323 www.gabrielsdenver.com
Beverage Sponsor
The Pepsi Bottling Company 3801 Brighton Boulevard Denver 80216
Storage Sponsor
Park Street/Jerry Street Storage 1500 N. Park Street Castle Rock 80104 303.688.2242 14
Customized, Confidential Consultations to Help Your Business Grow Business resources to keep you moving forward MARKET RESEARCH - COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS - BUSINESS TOOLS - LOCAL EXPERTS
Chamber Offers Free Business Consultations How does your bus ines s grow? Is your business ready for that next step? Not sure about the next step? Not sure how to take it? WE ARE HERE TO HELP! Castle Rock Economic Gardeners (CREG) is a group of dedicated and experienced business leaders whose mission is to provide small businesses with
www.CastleRockEG.com ACCESS TO LOCAL EXPERTISE
the resources used by best-in-class firms, thereby enhancing their competitiveness in the local, state and global marketplaces. Our purpose is to help
It is not possible to be an expert about every aspect of running a business. The Chamber
Douglas County businesses flourish in today’s marketplace. Whether you’re
can provide participants with referrals to
just starting out and need help turning an
experts in such areas as financing, legal and
SPECIALIZED COU NS ELING idea into reality, or you’ve been estabMARKET DATABASE SEARCHES BUSINESS PLAN REVIEW
zoning.
lished for years and want to take your
DATABASE & GIS RESEARCH
business to the next level, we can show
The program has access to industry leading
you how to gain the knowledge, direc-
research databases and GIS information to develop a custom growth plan.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TOOLS
tion, and connections you need to cultivate a successful business.
CONSTRUCTION REPORTS
The concept of economic gardening EXPERT RESOURCE REFERRALS
fosters entrepreneurial activity by providing the essential information, infrastructure, and resources required for
Databases
include Reference USA, Dodge Report, JJ Hill.
WANT MORE INFORMATION? Economic Gardening information and a program application may be found at the Castle Rock Economic Gardening website.
www.CastleRockEG.org
successful business development and growth. All services and information are at little or no cost to both start-ups and established businesses in Douglas County, Colorado. Please take a few moments to explore our website and learn how the Castle Rock Economic Gardeners can help your business grow.
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Town & County News and Events FREE Countywide, multi-product recycling event on October 5-Electronics recycling, paper shredding, cell phone recycling, and clothing donation included. A residentialonly multi-product recycling event – accepting electronics; personal documents for shredding; and clothing donation – will be held on Saturday, October 5, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., at Castle View High School, 5254 N. Meadows Drive, in Castle Rock. Read more http:// www.douglas.co.us/newsroom/freecountywide-multi-product-recycling-eventon-october-5/ Howling Good Time Gala is October 10, 2013. Join the K-9 Friends of Douglas County at the 3rd Annual Howling Good Time Gala as they welcome K-9 Zoos and his handler, Deputy Todd Tucker. Celebrated Denver comedian Chris Voth (Last Comic Standing) will emcee this exclusive event at Cielo at Castle Pines to benefit the Douglas County K-9 Unit. Get your tickets at https://k9friend.ejoinme.org/ MyEvents/HowlingGoodTime2013/ tabid/481847/Default.aspx. Douglas Land Conservancy's Night at the Castle is Friday October 11, 2013 at Cherokee Ranch Castle (6113 Daniel's Park Road) from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The Douglas Land Conservancy is a nonpartisan, non-profit land trust dedicated to the protection and conservation of the natural character, habitat, and open space of the central front range region of Colorado, including Douglas County and surrounding areas. You are invited to help them celebrate twenty six years of land conservation at our upcoming Night at the Castle. Take advantage of complementary tours of the Cherokee Ranch Castle and browse the unique auction items while you enjoy live classical entertainment, conversation, a glass of wine and nibble on appetizers. Tickets $55 per person, cash bar. Register at http:// douglaslandconservancy.org/
terol, blood sugar and body mass index tests to screen for heart disease and diabetes. Clients also receive a Pap test to Douglas County Sheriff’s Office to Host screen for cervical cancer, a clinical breast 5th Annual “One Day Citizen Academy” - exam, and they can schedule a free mamThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, is now mogram. Clients can also speak one-onaccepting applications for its annual “One one with a Registered Nurse and a RegisDay Citizen Academy”. This is a great optered Dietitian. Read more: http:// portunity to learn more about the Sheriff’s www.castlerock.org/chamber_news8.htm Office in a short amount of time. The one SAVE THE DATE-6th Annual Future for day event will be held on Wednesday, NoFamilies Gala benefiting The Women's vember 6th at the Robert A. Christensen Crisis & Family Outreach Center is Friday, Justice Center located at 4000 Justice Way, November 8, 2013 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 Castle Rock, CO. The purpose of the citiPM at The Inverness Hotel & Conference zen academy is to provide an opportunity Center (200 Inverness Drive W). Through for the citizens of Douglas County to bethe Future for Families Gala, the WCFOC come better informed about the duties, hopes to unite this region in taking an imresponsibilities and structure of the Sherportant step towards breaking the cycle of iff’s Office. Read more: http:// violence. In an evening of dinner, dancing, www.castlerock.org/ live and silent auctions, and live entertainchamber_news10.htm ment, this event will offer attendees an DrugTakeBackDay is October 26th. Drive elegant, memorable, and enjoyable time. through and turn in your unused or exTo inquire more about ticket sales or corpired prescription and over-the-counter porate sponsorship please visit medication for safe disposal on Saturday, www.twcfoc.org, contact Heather Orr at Oct. 26 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Douglas hmorr@twcfoc.org, or call at 303-688County Sheriff’s Office Highlands Ranch 1094. All proceeds from this event will be Substation located at 9250 Zotos Drive. directed to client services. Purchase your ITEMS WHICH CANNOT BE ACCEPTED: ticket at https://www.abcrsvp.com/ Needles and sharps, Mercury twcfoc/start_rsvp.php. (thermometers), Oxygen containers, CheTrick or Treat Street is Thursday, October motherapy/Radioactive substances, Pres31 from 2pm-5pm at Festival Park. Celesurized canisters, or Illicit Drugs. Sponbrate Halloween in Downtown Castle Rock. sored by: Centennial Water and Sanitation This annual event is hosted in partnership District, Highlands Ranch Metro District between the Town and the Downtown and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Alliance and is fun for the whole family. It Tri-County Health Department Offers will feature a costume contest, pumpkins, FREE Cancer and Heart Disease Screenings activities and trick-or-treating at Downfor Qualifying Women During Breast Can- town businesses. The schedule and preregcer Awareness Month -Tri-County Health istration for the costume contest will be Department’s Peak Wellness program pro- available online starting Oct. 1 at vides low-income, uninsured and underCRgov.com/TrickorTreat. insured women ages 40-64 with FREE screenings and referrals in an effort to prevent cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. The free visit to a Peak Wellness clinic includes blood pressure, choles16
Members in the News The Grange in the Meadows is bringing a little bit of Germany to The Grange for an OktoberFest celebration that you will not want to miss on Oct. 4th from 6pm to 8pm. This 21+ event will feature German beers for tasting, a live German band, and a full plate of authentic German food. Pre-registration is required. More info and to register visit https://www.smore.com/y85t. SOCIAL SECURITY-What You Need to Know to Help Maximize Your Retirement Income. October 10, 2013 – 6:30 pm at Blue Nectar Mexican Restaurant (214 S. Wilcox Street). Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 8th by calling 303-243-5684 or email ken.konkel@lpl.com. Hosted by: Colorado Financial Partners, LLC. When it comes to good times, Chili’s knows how to deliver. And in the case of Party Platters, they now deliver directly to your door! Contact them at (303) 663-0101 (please place orders by 10:00 am for same day delivery).
Young Professionals Kick-off ! Save the Date-Oct. 17 Whether you're an intern just starting your professional life, a teacher, entrepreneur, an investment banker or climbing the corporate ladder, Douglas County Young Professionals has something for you. Learn more about this group on October 17th, or call 720-375-4646. For more information email request to: info@DouglasCountyYoungProfessionals.com DCYP MISSION: To give young leaders the opportunity to exchange ideas and grow professionally, develop the skills needed to succeed in their chosen profession or occupation and share common interest while gaining an insiders view of the regional business scene. With an emphasis on providing professional development, networking opportunities and to promote an overall investment in the future of the community.
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Developing Leaders-Leadership Douglas County Leadership Douglas County is pleased to announce the 2014 class:
Leadership Douglas County Patron Sponsors: BreakThroughs, Inc. City of Lone Tree Douglas County Government
Victoria Brazitis City of Lone Tree
Juliet Case Parker Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Douglas County Program Sponsors:
Chris Cooper City of Lone Tree Police Department
Timothy Friday Town of Castle Rock Utilities
Black Hills Energy
Colbe Galston Douglas County Libraries
Captain Bradlee Heyden Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
Rebecca Hernandez Town of Castle Rock Police Dept.
Diane Leavesley Douglas County Housing Partnership
Kris Medina Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver
James W. Piper, Jr. Town of Castle Rock Fire & Rescue
Jill E. Romann Douglas County Coroner’s Office
Nicole Sanders FirstBank
Diane Spomer City of Castle Pines
Carleen Thomas Erickson Living/Wind Crest
Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce
Michael Weakley Tri-County Health Department
Marian Woodward Douglas County Assessor’s Office
The Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch
Cherokee Ranch and Castle Foundation Douglas County Libraries FirstBank of Douglas County Highlands Ranch Metro District South Metro Fire Rescue Authority Town of Castle Rock Wells Fargo Bank The Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce
The Lone Tree Chamber of Commerce Leadership Douglas County is designed to broaden participant knowledge of the community while enhancing leadership skills, which in turn increases the strength and effectiveness of our new community leaders. For more information on the Leadership Douglas County program, please visit leadershipdouglascounty.org, call Carrie Buchan at (720) 440-3726 or email info@leadershipdouglascounty.com.
The Parker Chamber of Commerce
Thank you all for your generous support!
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Did You Know?
Upcoming Signature Events Castle Rock Starlighting-November 23, 2013— The Castle Rock “Lighting of the Star” has been a community event shared by residents dating back to 1935. The same spirit of volunteerism, generosity and love of tradition exists today as Castle Rock businesses and residents prepare to celebrate Starlighting downtown on November 23rd. This year’s celebration will again include: carriage rides, hot chocolate, non profit booths, live entertainment and of course Santa will be present for photos and visits. Don’t forget to enjoy the Rink at the Rock, an outdoor ice skating rink in downtown Castle Rock as well. The Starlighting ceremony will begin promptly at 5:00 pm and the lighting of the Star will be at approximately 5:30 pm. More info at www.CastleRockCulture.com
Upcoming Event Dates: Colorado Healthy Living Expo-February 8, 2014 Tell Us What You Think! Suggestions /Additions to this publication are always welcomed. Send comments to Melissa Mares: mmares@castlerock.org
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