September 2011 Business Voice Newsletter by Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce

SERVING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY SINCE 1955 • REPRESENTING 14,445 MEMBER EMPLOYEES • SEPTEMBER 2011, VOLUME VOLUME 8, NUMBER 9

“There’s Something for Everyone!”

nd Annual

September 10, 9am - 6pm September 11, 9am - 5pm MORE NEWS INSIDE Women of Influence Luncheon— Luncheon—Register Now! CEO Focus: Castle Rock is the Winner! Business Boot Camp September Open House Relationship Building Functions Business Training 2011 Fair Parade Winners

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Share the challenges, dreams and accomplishments of high profile women in business, government, science and the arts!

Thursday, October 13, 2011 11:30am-1pm Gabriel’s Restaurant 5450 Manhart Street Sedalia, CO

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Anne has spent more than 25 years in communications, as both a strategist and an executor for Fortune 500 companies in the United States, Europe and Asia.

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Registration

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CEO Focus Success is Evident - and Castle Rock is the Winner! Priorities for the Town of Castle Rock have been focused on economic development, including primary employment, expansion of the tax base and attraction of goods and services. These priorities have been deemed necessary to achieve the community vision of a self-sufficiency and provide an outstanding business climate that encourages, attracts and supports economic investments and activity. It is nearly impossible for one organization to be successful in achieving all its goals of economic vitality, especially in a difficult market. HowPam Ridler, CCE ever, after three years the Castle Rock Economic Partnership (CREP) has President/CEO made some major strides as a public/private collaboration. Partners consist of the Town, Chamber, Economic Development Council (EDC), Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Downtown Merchants Association. This type of collaborative approach to community economic development is neither easy nor common. This is one of the reasons CREP was named the best economic development program in Colorado in 2010. So far in 2011, we have been having a comparably strong year in economic development activity. There have been approximately 150 development prospects and inquiries recorded by the EDC. The Town has issued over 366 new business licenses, taxable sales are up 5.1% since January and we have seen a small increase in new commercial construction activity while experiencing a small year-to-date decline in new residential construction activity. There have been a number of new business openings and announcements which indicate continued progress in business climate improvement. The CREP team is currently preparing comprehensive reports on major economic development elements such as primary employment, retail, entertainment, downtown, tourism, special events and quality business climate. These reports are currently being presented to the Town Council and the boards of each of the partnering organizations with the plan that its leadership will meet the end of September to strategize on economic development priorities and approaches for 2012. Further plans are to develop, implement and track – in order to gain better measurements – the conditions and trends in our local economy and our performance in core economic development strategies. Health Care An important element in our community vision is the availability within Castle Rock of a full range of healthcare services necessary for Castle Rock to be a self-sufficient community. The addition of healthcare facilities and services are also an important source of quality job creation and private investment activity. Over the past few years we have been successful in obtaining the satellite Sky Ridge facility, expansion of physicians, medical offices and healthcare support services which have created “healthcare service clusters” in our community. We have now achieved a larger and more ambitious healthcare goal with the recent addition of the Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus (continued on page 6)

Vision

Igniting passion for business success and community prosperity

Mission Support and promote member businesses Be a “voice” to government Foster a livable community with positive growth Call us at 303.688.4597 or visit our website: CastleRock.org.

Core Competencies • Creating a Strong Local Economy • Promoting the Community • Advocating Political Action • Developing Business Relationships • Representing Business to Government

The official Castle Rock Chamber website offers relocation and school information, Business Directory links, community events schedules and much more. Castle Rock Chamber Business Voice • CastleRock.org

2011~2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Linda Watson Sky Ridge Medical Center

CHAIR-ELECT Aaron Barrick Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile, P.C.

TREASURER Pa m Jenkins Castle Rock Bank

TREASURER-ELECT Wendy Nelson B2B CFO

I MMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN Lisa Frizell Office of Douglas County Assessor

DIRECTORS Rand Clark Genesis Church/Random Productions Jim Diaz Community Media of Colorado Nino DiMatteo FirstBank - Douglas County Aaron Fritz Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus Brock 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 Lori Swager Premier Pilates and Wellness Mike Tafoya Estrada Strategies Jaye Thompson Colorado Community Bank

EX-OFFICIO Pa m 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 Pa m Ridler, CCE President/CEO pam@castlerock.org Diane Leduc Director of Marketing diane@castlerock.org Melissa Moroni Director of Progra ms melissa@castlerock.org Joanne Taylor Director of Membership joanne@castlerock.org Ta mmy Cratty Office Ad ministrator tammy@castlerock.org Melissa Mares Communications Specialist mmares@castlerock.org Susan O’Malley Membership Account Executive susan@castlerock.org

The Colorado Artfest at Castle Rock, presented by the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce and Title Sponsors, Sky Ridge Medical Center and Webster University, celebrates twenty two years of diverse, original art and cultural activities. More than 177 juried artists and popular regional entertainers will energize the streets of downtown Castle Rock Saturday, September 10th, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday, the 11th, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors (60+) and children 11 years old and under are free. No pets, please. Other popular features of the festival include a silent art auction, consisting of donated art from Artfest artists; strolling entertainers; an Imagination Zone for Kids with interactive art and cultural activities; the Artfest Store with limited editions of the 2011 Artfest commemorative print by Rodgers Naylor, as well past years’ prints, t-shirts and other gifts.

The Castle Rock Chamber is seeking...

2011 Artfest Volunteers September 10 & 11 Come join us, involve yourself in the community and have fun!! while you meet new people volunteering in Castle Rock’s largest event! Each volunteer receives: (with 3 hour minimum shift) Complimentary Artfest t-shirt Admission to Artfest for both days Double shifts are available Available Hours: Friday Morning & Afternoon Set-up Saturday 8:30-11:40 Saturday 11:30- 2:40 Saturday 2:30-6:00 Sunday 8:30 - 11:40 Sunday 11:30-2:40 Sunday 2:30-6:00 Sunday Tear Down 6:00 pm To Volunteer: Go to http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/ entry/322345634481330034 or email: gisella@gopixel.com

There is something for everyone at the 22nd Colorado Artfest — spend the day or the weekend with us September 10-11! Castle Rock Chamber Business Voice • CastleRock.org

For further information, contact: Pam Ridler 303-688-4597 pam@castlerock.org castlerockeg.com

CHAMBER’S BUSINESS BOOT CAMP EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT TO TAKE YOUR BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

Business Boot Camp is for business owners who are well past the startup phase and need to revisit their business plans and marketing strategies, explore capital acquisition options, and develop a dedicated work team. This is a rigorous executive leadership development program to keep you on track as your business grows. The training is provided over the course of seven sessions during which time you’ll also benefit from access to leader mentors and peer support. Attend the Boot Camp Open House on September 22nd at 5:30 pm at the Chamber. Space is strictly limited to ensure personalized attention. Participants will be selected based on the company’s growth potential. For details and to apply online, go to castlerockeg.com and click the Boot Camp icon.

Business Boot Camp is offered exclusively for business owners who want to expand their businesses and learn from their peers and outside experts. Eligibility Guidelines:

Topics:

• Your company must be in business three or more years • Your company must be physically located in Castle Rock

Creating a leadership culture Building a sales and marketing strategy

or nearby in Douglas County • Your company must have four or more employees

(including contractors) in addition to yourself Session Details: • Seven monthly sessions beginning October 11, 2011

(second Tuesday of each month from 5-7:00 p.m.)

Understanding financial reports Developing a financial dash board Using information technology and social media Building a winning team

• Location: Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce

420 Jerry Street • Tuition: $450 Castle Rock Chamber Business Voice • CastleRock.org

CEO Focus (continued from page 3) 24/7 Emergency Room and Imaging Center located in the Meadows (25,000 sq. ft, $23.6 million facility) which will be open and fully functional September 7, 2011, employing 55 full time employees (FTEs). Recently Centura/Adventist announced it has authorized a $128 million investment to construct a 212,000 sq. ft. “phased hospital” with a planned opening in the Summer/Fall of 2013 including a four story facility containing 50 licensed hospital beds and an expected 300 jobs added in our community. Another new addition to community medical services is Kaiser Permanente Health Center, Center which includes family, internal, pediatric, dermatology, laboratory, pharmacy and radiology services. This facility was opened in August 2011 and to date has added 40 jobs. Senior medical and housing services are being planned as part of the Bonaventure Senior Living facility, located in The Meadows, scheduled to open October 2012. This 180,000 sq. ft. facility will consist of 55 assisted living units, 12 memory care units and 89 independent living units, plus a movie theatre, health club and other indoor and outdoor amenities. Bonaventure will employ about 55 FTEs, not including the construction “hires” necessary to build the facility. Castleview Memory Care Assisted Living Residences is currently under construction at 864 Barranca Drive. It will contain 48 secured memory care units. It is expected to open late this year or early 2012. Other health providers and services continue to locate in Castle Rock such as: Denver Nephrologists, Innovative Pain Medicine Center of Colorado, Physiotherapy Associates, Integrative Wellness Group and several new dentistry and physician offices. Higher Education Another core, self-sufficient community element is valued not only as a service for residents, but also important for business attraction and retention, job training, continuing education and professional development opportunities. Arapahoe Community College will be offering 13 courses begining in October 2011 in an eight week, accelerated format. Both day and evening sessions will be available. Registration is already open for classes beginning in October. Webster University will be offering a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Management and Leadership beginning in January 2012. Classes will be hosted at the Chamber of Commerce board room on Thursday nights. The program consists of five, nine-week classes per year. Participants can earn a degree in a little more than two years (or sooner).

Town Council has long held the goal of attracting higher education to Castle Rock, and now there are two new educational opportunities debuting in Town in the coming months.

Primary Employment The creation of quality, primary jobs is a cornerstone of our overall economic development strategy. Competition from other states and communities offering extraordinary incentives, makes attraction or expansion of businesses very difficult. Local assets in the competition for businesses include our highly educated workforce; the attraction and retention efforts of the CREP partnership with property owners; and the performance of the Town’s Development Services Department with financial support from the Town’s $5 million Economic Development Fund. The challenge is the lack of lower cost, existing vacant and desirable industrial and office space. Vacant land that is more expensive than many other locations and, in general, less incentives allowed by the State of Colorado than many other states. The Economic Development Fund is intended to help us bridge those gaps. In addition to the success with our new healthcare facilities, we have also had success in obtaining the manufacturer Aluwind, Commnet and Mywedding.com which are all considering the possibility of future expansions. Retail The Town is primarily reliant upon sales tax revenue to support our community services. Our retail market, and its consequent assets in terms of sales tax revenue, is very competitive and still one of the strongest growing markets in the region, despite a current slowdown in residential population growth. Currently, CREP is aggressively working on trying to acquire several major potential retail prospects. Our goal is to obtain retail establishments that offer the goods and services that will encourage Castle Rock residents to buy locally and expand the retail market to entice visitors to shop here. We are aggressively recruiting major retail prospects and are hoping to make announcements in the near future. (continued on page 15)

Castle Rock Chamber Business Voice • CastleRock.org

BUSINESS AFTER HOUR

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

SEPTEMBER 14TH 5:00—7:00 PM “

BAH Location: The Chamber - 420 Jerry Street It’s that time of year, again, when we say “good-bye” to the hot dog grilling of summer Put on your thinking “caps” and create a memorable dog. Go to

One pass for Networking level, free for Ascent level and above $10 for Community Connection GUESTS MUST HAVE ADMITTANCE PASS

Business Over Breakfast

June 15 Sky Ridge Medical Center

February 16 Imagine Center For the Visual & Performing Arts

July 13 Crystal Valley Ranch

March 17 Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile, P.C., Castle Rock EDC, White Construction Group McKilip & DiCiesare, CPAs Free to Networking members and above, $10 for Community Connection members $20 for non-members. Breakfasts are held Thursday mornings 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. unless indicated.

January 13 April 14 May 13 June 30

Primrose School - Castle Rock FirstBank - Douglas County Village Inn H&M Transmission & Automotive H&M Collision & Auto Body July 28 Woodlands Academy August 25 Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus September 1 Wholistic Healing Center of Castle Rock September 15 Key Bank (pending) October 13

January 16 Speed Raceway

JM Kitchen & Bath

April 8 Showcase After Hours May 18 Castle Rock Development Company The Grange in The Meadows

August 17 Patriot Enterprises

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September 14 gopixel design studios, inc. at the Chamber October 19 Cherokee Ranch & Castle November 16 Wells Fargo Bank December 7 Tana Dolce

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

THANK YOU... Javier Hoggard, President of Patriot Enterprises (second from left) for sponsoring the August Business After Hours. Live music and excellent hors d’oeuvres complimented the business networking event! The Patriot Enterprises bays were filled with Chamber members who made friends as well as business connections.

Thank you to Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus for hosting the August Business Over Breakfast networking event. Business owners enjoyed a catered hot breakfast and special activities such as the arrival of the Flight for Life helicopter and crew and tours of the 24/7 emergency facility. Aaron Fritz, Business Manager, welcomed more than 100 business, civic and health officials to the new 24/7 emergency facility scheduled to open September 7th. Castle Rock Chamber Business Voice • CastleRock.org

September

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE

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Chamber PRESIDENT’S LEVEL

Thursday 1st CASTLE ROCK BANK Business Over Breakfast & Ribbon Cutting (Wholistic Healing) @ 7:30-9:00 am COMMUNITY MEDIA OF COLORADO SKY RIDGE MEDICAL CENTER Castle Rock Stars Membership Meeting (Chamber) @ 8:00 am Castle Rock EDC Board Meeting (Uniscali) @ 11:30 am–1:00 pm Castle Rock Adventist Open House (Castle Rock Adventist) @ 4:00–7:00 pm EXECUTIVE LEVEL Friday 2nd BLACK HILLS ENERGY Castle Rock Economic Partners (EDC) @ 8:00 am CASTLE ROCK ADVENTIST HEALTH CAMPUS Monday 5th DOUGLAS COUNTY LIVING MAGAZINE Chamber Office Closed INTERMOUNTAIN RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION Wednesday 7th PINNACOL ASSURANCE Free Business Counseling (Chamber) Leads Referral (El Parral) @ 11:30 am ENTREPRENEUR LEVEL Saturday 10th CASTLE ROCK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY Colorado Artfest at Castle Rock (Downtown) @ 9:00 am–6:00 pm FIRSTBANK - DOUGLAS COUNTY Sunday 11th PATRIOT ENTERPRISES Colorado Artfest at Castle Rock (Downtown) @ 9:00 am–5:00 pm WELLS FARGO BANK Monday 12th Chamber Office Closed PREMIER LEVEL Tuesday 13th ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am BLACK-EYED PEA Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am BUBBLES LIQUOR WORLD Wednesday 14th C ASTLE HOME CARE Free Business Counseling (Chamber) C OWEST INSURANCE GROUP Leadership Steering (Chamber) 7:30-9:00 am FOLKESTAD, FAZEKAS, BARRICK & PATOILE, P.C. Ambassadors Exec Meeting (Chamber) @ 11:00 am-12:00 pm GOPIXEL DESIGN STUDIOS, INC. Ambassadors Meeting (Chamber) @ 12:00–1:00 pm KAISER PERMANENTE Business After Hours gopixel design studios (Chamber) @ 5:00–7:00 pm KEY BANK Thursday 15th L IBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE Business Over Breakfast (Key Bank) @ 7:30-9:00 am M ICHAEL’S AUTO BODY AND GLASS Douglas County Community Foundation (TBD) @ 3:30-5:00 pm PLUMBLINE SERVICES, INC. Webster University Open House (Chamber) @ 6:00-7:00 pm WEBSTER UNIVERSITY Friday 16th Leadership Douglas County Retreat (Marriott South) @ 7:30 am Castle Rock Economic Partners (EDC) @ 8:00 am Saturday 17th Leadership Douglas County Retreat (Marriott South) @ 8:00 am-2:00 pm Monday 19th RAFFIC Customer Service for Generation “why?” (Chamber) @ 2:00-4:00 pm Tuesday 20th LERT GIC Government Issues Committee (Chamber) @ 7:00 am Wednesday 21st Free Business Counseling(Chamber) PHONE CALLS 856 Community Leadership (Chamber) @ 11:30 am-1:30 pm Leads Referral (El Parral) @ 11:30 am WALK-INS 1357 Thursday 22nd WEBSITE - MONTHLY VISITS 24,416 Board of Directors (Chamber) @ 11:30 am Business Boot Camp Social (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm Monday 26th Castle Rock Economic Gardeners Taskforce (Chamber) @ 11:30 am-1:00 pm Tuesday 27th Thursday 29th The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am New Member Orientation (Chamber) @ 8:00-9:30 am Castle Rock Hospitality & Tourism (Chamber) @ 8:30-10:00 am Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting (Kaiser Permanente) Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am @ 6:00 pm -7:00 pm Wednesday 28th Friday 30th Free Business Counseling (Chamber) Ribbon Cutting/Int’l Baccalaureate Celebration Business of the Month (Hair Design Team) @ 9:00 - 10:00 am (South Elementary School) @ 2:00 pm

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Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening (Wedding Treasures) @ 4:00 pm Castle Rock Chamber Business Voice • CastleRock.org

Welcome NEW MEMBERS A Wild Thyme Kimberly Kee (303) 814-3159 2807 Haystack Rd. (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)

Castle Rock, CO 80104 awildthyme.com Caterers, Event Planning CAM Services Shanae Dix (303) 295-2424 601 E 45th Ave Denver, CO 80216 camcolorado.com Festivals & Special Events Clothing X Change Elizabeth Blume (303) 791-7991 36 W. Springer Dr. Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 clothing-x-change.com Clothes & Accessories - Consignment & Resale, Clothing DAZBOG COFFEE Peter Leonard (303) 660-0946 202 Wilcox St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 DAZBOG.com Coffee Edward Jones - Mike Riedmuller Mike Riedmuller (303) 663-0776 201 S. Wilcox St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 edwardjones.com Financial Advisor

RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH

TANA DOLCE 310 N. WILCOX CASTLE ROCK 303.688.1133

Enchanted Gifts Joel Gittleman (303) 688-9395 376 Third St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 yourenchantedgifts.com Gift Shops

Speed Raceway Deborah Celaya (303)-790-9251 8532 Concord Center Drive Englewood, CO 80112 speedraceway.com Conference Center, Entertainment - Family

Express Marketing Solutions LLC Kerstin Radford (303) 800-2613 expressmarketingsolutions.com Social Media Marketing, Web Developer

Strategic Recovery Solutions LLC Arnold "Scott" Holt (303) 663-8967 840 Kinner St. Suite C Castle Rock, CO 80109 srs-llc.com Asset Recovery, Collection Agencies

MonaVie Distributor Jim Young (866) 927-5185 gorvl.com Health & Wellness Rocky Mountain Medical Group, P.C. Brian Beatty (303) 997-7546 4348 Woodlands Blvd Castle Rock, CO 80104 rmmg.net Occupational Medicine, Physicians Smells Good Store, The Vickie Wallis (303) 646-6600 350 Third St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 Retail South Elementary PTCO Anissa Orsini (303) 387-5075 1100 South St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 schools.dcsdk12.org/education/school/ school.php?section.d=58 Schools - Academic

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Surf Shack Yogurt, LLC. Chris de Diego (303) 814-8576 3980 Limelight Ave. Castle Rock, CO 80109 surfshackyogurt.com Retail Wapiti Enterprises LLC Brent Donnelly (303) 921-2358 5981 S. Rockcreek Dr. Castle Rock, CO 80109 wapitienterprises.com Contractors - Roofing, Gutters & Downspouts Webster University Denver Campus Karl Sterner (303) 708-8305 9250 E. Costilla Ave. Suite 310 Greenwood Village, CO 80112 webster.edu/castlerock Colleges, Higher Education

STORAGE SPONSOR

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Celebrate Chamber Anniversaries Business Opticians 2 Land Title Guarantee Company Outlets at Castle Rock, The Han Lee Taekwondo Academy Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation TMMC Property Management Columbine Printing & Copy Center Summit Church of Castle Rock U.S. Small Business Administration Adam and Sons Plumbing FirstBank of Douglas County Fund Your Dream Eclipse Promotions, LLC Fine Renovations Cindy Welch Design UR-Time Fitness Cold Stone Creamery Copper Canyon Basement Finishing Juice Plus+ Tallgrass Kitchen & Bath Clean & Green Metabolic Research Center All Recycling, Inc.

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October 18, 2011 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Castle Rock Chamber 420 Jerry Street

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Member Orientation! Are you a new member, an existing member, or just haven’t seen the Visitors Center at the Chamber? If the answer is yes to any of the above, then mark your calendar for Thursday, September 29, 2011 to our orientation. Plan to arrive about 7:45 am at the Chamber — 420 Jerry Street — to sign in and network. The orientation will begin promptly at 8:00 and end about 9:30 am. Enjoy an intimate setting and a continental breakfast with the opportunity to meet other members and staff. Hear a short presentation from each staff member and become familiar with the ways The Chamber can assist you and your business! Email joanne@castlerock.org or call 303-6884597 to register now, as seating is limited! Be sure to bring business cards to pass out there will also be a drawing!

MASTER THE CORE DISCIPLINES OF BUSINESS Learn about the Core Disciplines of Business and the Executive Maturity Curve. Discover how the CEO thinks, perceives, and behaves in business. Do you feel stuck in a pit with the daily activities of the business with no real end in sight? If so, Mike's presentation may be just what you need to break out of the pit and create a new model for success and much more? •

How does a CEO behave in the business?

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How does the business owner transform into a CEO?

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How do systems change the landscape of the business? This training is free to all Chamber members and $20 for non-members. Register by emailing Tammy@castlerock.org or call 303.688.4597.

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Promote Your Business Through Chamber Web Exposure...

The Castle Rock Chamber’s Web site is its primary tool to keep members informed and plugged into what is going on at the chamber and in the business community. Site Statistics • 508 unique visitors daily • 6:26 minutes average visit duration • 21,739 monthly visits

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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

Promoting Our Members

N Zone Youth Sports League is Family Friendly!

Join the Front Range Theatre Company as they present

N Zone Sports Douglas County is kicking off its Flag Football and A Midsummer Night’s Dream! Be whisked away and journey Cheerleading Season this fall! The league prides itself

through a mystical forest where fairies, magical flowers and

on the principle that youth sports should be fun! All practices

secret potions abound, in William Shakespeare’s most popular

and games are held on Saturday mornings at a single location

comedy!

so that parents don’t have to spend extra time driving! There are Show dates and Times; Fridays, October 14, 21 and 28 at 7pm fees include play jerseys, flags and/or poms! It’s affordable and Saturdays, October 15, 22 and 29 at 7pm Sundays, October 16, 23, 30 at 3pm fun with N Zone Sports! “Get Out and Play!” Tickets: $15 for adults $15 for students, seniors and military nzonesports.com or call 720.951.2229. no tryouts and everyone plays! Even better, registration

Sky Ridge Medical Center gets new AirLife helicopter hangar Helicopter hangar makes for quicker response time Castle Rock Fire Chief Art Morales says when firefighters

For more information, theatre address, or to purchase tickets, visit frontrangetheatre.org or call 866-879-7373. Tana Dolce Announces New Hours

encounter major trauma from a car accident, agricultural Injuries or patients with a time-sensitive medical condition,

Beginning August 15th, Tana Dolce Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar will be open for lunch and dinner. Their new hours will be:

the department calls for an AirLife helicopter. MONDAY: 11 am – 9 pm TUESDAY: Closed for Private Events Now, thanks to a new hangar at Sky Ridge Medical Center WEDNESDAY: 11 am – 9 pm in Lone Tree, the closest hospital to Castle Rock, that THURSDAY: 11 am – 9 pm FRIDAY: 11 am –10 pm helicopter will be ready to rescue a few precious minutes SATURDAY: 11 am –10 pm quicker. By being stored out of the elements, the choppers won’t SUNDAY: 11 am –8 pm (brunch items from 11am - 2pm) have to clear snow and ice before they take off. Tana Dolce Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar is located at 310 North Wilcox Street in Castle Rock. Contact them at Morales, along with elected officials and other local fire tanadolce@aol.com or call 303.688.1133 chiefs, celebrated the future permanent home for AirLife Speed Raceway’s CHARITY CRUISECRUISE-IN to Benefit the Denver’s helicopters with a groundbreaking ceremony Hydrocephalus Association August 5 at Sky Ridge. Program Director Jana Williams All proceeds go to benefit a search for a cure said AirLife Denver averages about seven or eight calls a

When: Friday, September 23rd, 2011

day and about 2,500 patient transports a year. With that

Time: 4:00pm to 10:00pm

volume of trips, having a hangar is important, she said.

Where: Speed Raceway

Located on the east side of the hospital near the emergency entrance, the building will have office space, as well as room for

8532 Concord Center Drive Centennial, Colorado 80112

two choppers. Williams said the foundation will be

Bring your Muscle Car, Classic or Street Rod and the first 100

poured this week. The $1.5 million project is expected to be

cars get a free race. Even if you don’t have a custom car you can

completed in October or November.

still sign up to win free prizes. Silent auction to help raise money

Sky Ridge President Maureen Tarrant remarked, “(The

for the Charity. If you would like to donate a gift for the silent

Airlife Denver helicopter) service here is the fulfillment of

auction, help sponsor or just get more information call

the mission we are holding true to.”

303-790-9251 or Aaron @ 720-281-1108 (see ad on page 17.)

Source: Heather Sackett or hsackett@denverpost.com (Members in the News continues on page 13) Castle Rock Chamber Business Voice • CastleRock.org

MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

Promoting Our Members

Centura Health’s Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus Announces Community Open House on September 1

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For a year, Castle Rock residents and visitors have driven by the much-anticipated phase one of Centura Health’s Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus. Everyone can get a sneak peek before the doors officially open by attending a special Community Open House on September 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus is located at 2350 Meadows Boulevard in Castle Rock (enter on Limelight Avenue off Meadows Parkway). “As a community, we feel extremely blessed to have Centura as a member of our community,” said Castle Rock Mayor Paul Donahue. The first phase of the health campus officially opens on Sept. 7, and boasts a 23,000-square-foot emergency department that is open 24 hours every day, and includes state-of-the-art medical imaging and laboratory services. Attendees of the open house will also learn more about phase two plans, which includes a recently approved 212,240 square-foot, four-story hospital with 50 licensed beds including intensive care, medical/surgical, obstetrics and neonatal intensive care, along with a full complement of hospital services such as three operating rooms, two dedicated cesarean-section operating suites and a cardiac catheterization lab. The $128 million hospital is financed by Adventist Health Systems. The hospital is expected to open in the summer of 2013. Additional growth on the hospital campus includes a 40,000 square-foot medical office building and extensive site development, expected to open as soon as summer 2012. “Our mission is to nurture the health of the people in our community, and we are pleased to partner with the Castle Rock community to fulfill this mission. This new hospital will offer leading-edge medical technologies while providing a healing environment for our patients,” said Brian Moore, administrator of Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus. For information on Centura Health or any of the facilities in its network, please visit centura.org. Castle Rock Chamber Business Voice • CastleRock.org

AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH

Chamber Ambassador

The Ambassador Program is sponsored this month by:

Michael Likens gopixel design studios, inc. 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 six 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 on the Chamber Board, 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 brains behind gopixel design studios, helping clients make a successful first impression.

DCF Guns Josh Barton 703 Wilcox 720.515.2006 dcfguns.com

gopixel design studios, inc. is a full-service, interactive and graphic design firm dedicated to providing solutions to today’s marketing challenges. Services include website development, e-commerce websites, 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! Thanks to your website design and implementation for the Castle Rock Chamber, our site won the Best Website Award from the Western Association of Chamber Executives. Castle Rock Chamber Business Voice • CastleRock.org

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CEO Focus (continued from page 6) Marketing, Tourism and Special Events Our objective is to promote Castle Rock through increased awareness by use of special events, marketing and tourism efforts that will, in turn, give exposure to our local businesses and increase the sales tax base. Special events and outdoor recreation-related tourism, is a growing economic niche for Castle Rock. Some of our current events and athletic tournaments have an audience that extends well beyond Douglas County. These regional events entice people from outside Castle Rock to visit and spend their money in our community, thus creating one of the principal motivators for increasing economic vitality and growth. The CREP partners realize the need to gain a better understanding of community assets and the opportunities and other investments that might be necessary to obtain the best return. Tourism depends on attractions which are primarily festivals, sporting events/tournaments and amusement/entertainment attractions. Downtown Our small town character and sense of community is an important component in the viability of our downtown â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a historic asset that CREP is working diligently to not allow to deteriorate. A design competition was conducted recently by the DDA intended to generate enthusiasm and ideas for building improvements which also included incentives with a facade improvement grant program. Maintaining and improving our downtown is challenging. Redevelopment, business attraction and retention, establishing and maintaining the right mix of retail, services and employment poses challenges. The DDA has recently adopted a Wedding District Program as a niche market for the downtown. This concept focuses on weddings and all things related and is viewed as BIG business. No community in Colorado has yet to capitalize on creating this marketing district. This is a collaborative community effort with all the CREP organizations financially committed to its success. More later on the progress. Entertainment The community vision for a self-sufficient community includes places for residents to be active and to be entertained. In addition to our wonderful outdoor parks, trails, golf courses and open spaces we are in need of other types of entertainment. Our community services survey indicates a desire for more entertainment amenities. Ranking highest in the survey was the desire for a bowling and performing arts facility, demonstrating a broad diversity of interests by community residents. This year the Town commissioned an expert consultantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s analysis and report to assist in identifying obstacles in attracting entertainment businesses. This report will provide a baseline for entertainment attraction discussions as part of CREP 2012 priorities. Quality Business Climate The regulatory environment is an important component in providing a quality business climate and developing an economic development strategy and program for the community. In creating a business-friendly environment it is a very important component in making all of the above efforts possible. The Town has made tremendous progress over the past few years by establishing and consistently meeting performance timelines for development review and permitting. Consistency, predictability and speed have been recognized by members of the development community and the feedback has been very positive. New zoning and overlay approaches for interchanges on Wolfensberger and downtown have been implemented. Systems have been streamlined and numerous improvements made to codes and regulations which are supported by the development community. Development rate and fee change recommendations have been presented to Town Council for consideration which, if approved, will decrease development costs. It really takes a team to create a better community and we believe that our public/private partnership has been successful in obtaining our goals. We will continue to work together to build a brighter future for all of us who work, live and play in Castle Rock.

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2011Douglas County Fair Parade Drums Up Excitement One of Largest in Fair Parade History For generations, local families have been attending the Fair Parade, which exemplifies old-fashioned, small-town charm. 2011 was no different with more than 100 entries consisting of 4-H projects, marching bands, stagecoaches, horses, rodeo queens and dance troupes from all over Colorado. People turned out in record numbers to see the Parade make its way through historic downtown Castle Rock followed by a barbecue at the Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department on Perry Street, another long-standing and special tradition where people show their support for their community. The judging was difficult with many creative entries as winners of the Douglas County Fair Parade were selected on Saturday, August 6th. The 1st Place Award went to Keller Williams Real Estate (entry #44) with David Gardner claiming the prize of $100 and beautiful blue ribbon to show off at his office. 2nd Place Award went to Cats Meow Gift &

Keller Williams, First Place Winner in the 2011 Fair Parade, gives a nod to our western heritage with its covered wagon.

Flowers (entry # 86) - no surprise to a downtown business that has placed in the top three numerous occasions. A ribbon and $ 75 in prize money was awarded to owner Linda Bicknell. The 3rd Place Award to given to D & D Welding Iron Art ( entry #61) for a $ 50 monetary prize and ribbon. Congratulations to all entrants for very creative ideas - everyone is a winner in the Fair Parade! The Castle Rock Chamber, Parade organizer in partnership with the Town of Castle Rock, would like to thank Title Sponsor, Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus and Corporate Sponsors Plumbline Services, Sky Ridge Medical Center and Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auto Body. Thanks to media sponsors Community Media of Colorado, Douglas County Living magazine, Area Newsletters and Cindy Welch Design.

Girls Just Gotta Have Fun! Third Place Winner, D & D Welding, also chose a western theme.

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Town & COUNTY Police Chief Tony Lane Announces his Retirement

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Unveils Tribute to KK-9 Wall

Leaves a legacy of dedication, leadership and integrity

After 24 years at the helm of the Castle Rock Police Department, Chief Tony Lane announced that he will retire from the department on September 30. "We are grateful to Tony for his more than 24 years of service as our Police Chief, and wish Tony nothing but the best in his retirement,” said Town Manager Mark Stevens. “Under Tony's leadership, the Police Department has developed into an outstanding organization – one of the best in the state.” Lane has been in law enforcement for 46 years and is one of the most tenured Police Chiefs in Colorado. Lane was named Castle Rock Police Chief in 1987. At the time, Castle Rock had a population of 8,500 and a Police Department with 19 employees. Today, the Town has a population of almost 50,000 with 75 Police Department employees.

Sheriff David A. Weaver has commissioned a tribute to all K-9’s that have served the citizens of Douglas County by bravely dedicating their lives to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO). On August 31, 2011 @ 2:30 pm Douglas County Sheriff David A. Weaver will unveil the Tribute to all K-9 heroes; it is located in the Robert A. Christensen Justice Center on the wall of the main floor hallway near the courtrooms. The wall will have a picture of every K-9 that has served Douglas County (see attached rendering). The Douglas County K-9 Unit was established in 1989 with three K-9s. Since its inception, over 16 K-9s have been commissioned to serve Douglas County. Sheriff Weaver said the wall would not be possible without the dedication of the K-9’s and the generous support from the Friends of Douglas County K-9, a newly formed nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise money for the K-9 Unit.

The Town is taking immediate action to fill this important post with the hope of naming the new Chief later this fall. Said Stevens of Lane’s service: “Tony has provided us with integrity beyond reproach, a commitment to outstanding police service to the community, dedication to the exceptional men and women in law enforcement with whom he has served, and a love for great police work. He will be missed." Town continues push toward businessbusiness-friendly initiatives: faster tenant improvements, lower development fees in the works Earlier this summer, Town Council earmarked $5 million toward economic development to help lure new businesses and job opportunities to Town. Now, in a continued effort to enhance local economic development efforts, Council is considering lower development fees, and will guarantee faster tenant improvements.

The Friends of Douglas County K-9's will be hosting "A Howling Good Time" Gala that will be held at Cielo at Castle Pines on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. This gala will celebrate the retirement of two heroic DCSO K-9s, Axel and Leon.

Beginning September 1, the Town will guarantee having building plans approved and permits ready for pick up within 10 business days – or the permit is free. The offer was generated through the Castle Rock Economic Partnership, a consortium which includes members from the Economic Development Council, Castle Rock Chamber, the Town, and others involved in local real estate and development. Also in September, Town Council will consider a proposal by staff to lower development fees. Council first will consider the new fee structure September 6 and may approve new rates as early as September 13. The new fee schedule could be immediately enacted on September 13, if Council decides. Questions? Contact Development Services Director Bill Detweiler at bdetweiler@CRgov.com or 720-733-3530.

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