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SERVING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY SINCE 1955•REPRESENTING 15,807•MEMBER EMPLOYEES•FEBRUARY 2014 VOL. 15, NUMBER 2
The Chamber represents the best interests of the business community with it’s Governmental Issues Committee The Chamber's Governmental Issues Committee provides our business community with a proactive voice and advocate regarding governmental issues; and promotes economic interests, which contributes to the quality of life of Castle Rock. This program facilitates communication and education between the business community, and local government. A variety of elected officials, concerned business members and towns people meet to discuss and clarify issues that affecting our community today, tomorrow and in the future. Cont. pg. 4.
Your Chamber Advocating Political Action. Read more pg. 6
THIS ISSUE 2014 Top Trends P.2 Business of the Month P.4 Council Candidate Forum P.6 February Networking Events P.8 Healthy Living Expo P.9 Women of Influence P.12 YEA! Update P.14 Leadership Douglas County P.16
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2014 Board of Directors As part of your Chamber Investment, members receive a monthly Business Intelligence Report.. The Business Intelligence Report is a nationally distributed, quick-read resource that provides business professionals with the latest strategies, trends, tips and news for today’s business. An excerpt from the January BIR caught my eye, so I thought I share it again in case you missed it!
Pam Ridler, CCE CEO/President Castle Rock Chamber
TOP SMALL BUSINESS TRENDS FOR 2014 Technology is leading the way for top small business trends of the year ahead.
THE SMALL BUSINESS DIGITAL DIVIDE WIDENS: A growing body of research is showing a performance gap between small businesses that successfully use technology and those that don’t. This digital divide means small firms unable or unwilling to deploy and use technology — and especially cloud, analytics and mobile technologies — are increasingly disadvantaged relative to their more technically savvy competitors.
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 David Farnan
Douglas County Libraries Todd Folkenberg
Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus Brooke Fox
Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation Lisa Frizell
Douglas County Assessors Office Jill Garber
IT’S A VISUAL WORLD: As cameras have become ubiquitous on mobile phones, apps
Arapahoe Community College
like Vine and Instagram are making consumers familiar with taking, posting and viewing pictures and short-form videos. This is leading to an explosion of visual imagery and storytelling as firms use sites like Pinterest and YouTube to display goods and services and tell stories both in static and dynamic forms.
Nadine Kirk
RE/MAX Alliance John Manka
1 Stop Tire & Auto Elyse McNulty
Kaiser Permanente Linda Watson
NETWORKED ORGANIZATIONS: Today’s collaborative technologies are allowing businesses to easily connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime. This is resulting in firms increasing their use of partnering, outsourced services and independent workers (freelancers, contractors, consultants, etc.). This is also blurring the boundaries between firms, leading to organizations behaving increasingly as nodes in broader networks rather than fully independent entities.
Sky Ridge Medical Center EX-OFFICIO Mayor Paul Donahue
Town of Castle Rock Frank Gray
Castle Rock Economic Development Council Sally Misare
Town of Castle Rock, Town Clerk Pam Ridler
OUTSOURCING OPPORTUNITIES: As firms become more networked, they focus their internal efforts on core and/or strategic business functions. Areas not considered core or strategic are increasingly outsourced or turned over to business partners. This shift creates vast new opportunities for firms able to provide these services. And thanks to technology and rising offshoring costs, local firms are often at a competitive advantage relative to overseas outsourcing options.
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Castle Rock Chamber CHAMBER STAFF Pam Ridler, CCE (President/CEO) Pam@CastleRock.org Melissa Mares (Director of Communications) MMares@CastleRock.org Alicia Early (Membership Development Director) Alicia@CastleRock.org Tammy Cratty (Office Administrator) Tammy@CastleRock.org Wendy Krzeczowski (Event Manager) Wendy@CastleRock.org Sonia Waugh (Receptionist) Receptionist@CastleRock.org
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Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors!
Premier Level ANB Bank Arapahoe Community College Bonaventure Bubbles Liquor World CoWest Insurance Group Douglas County Libraries Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile, P.C. gopixel design studios, inc. Kaiser Permanente MedVed Autoplex 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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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce recently announced Douglas County Living Magazine as the Business of the Month recipient for the month of January. Douglas County Living Magazine promotes “Living at Its Finest!� Douglas County Living brings the Community together in featuring Local Families, Local Businesses and Local Events in Douglas County. We have been promoting local businesses and families for over 10 years. We help you get to know the people behind the business.
Jim Mundle and Sonja Dailey, Douglas County Living proudly accept the Business of the Month award as Chamber President, Pam Ridler, Ambassadors and Chamber staff show their support.
Douglas County Living reaches Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Castle Rock, Parker, Larkspur, Franktown, and beyond, as well as having a presence online at www.DouglasCountyLiving.com. The magazine is published monthly and is distributed through residential mailout and is available in over 250 businesses
CHAMBER IS NOW HIRING! Membership Account Executive The Membership Account Executive will build and maintain positive relationships with current and potential members and will focus on selling Chamber memberships to prospective non-member businesses by communicating the benefits and value of the Chamber.
throughout the County. Wherever people are is where you'll find Douglas County Living Magazine: restaurants, grocery stores, retail stores & (Wal-Mart's), convenience stores, hospitals, offices, clinics and more. Douglas County Living supports and promotes events important to Douglas County residents. We also hold several fund raisers each year, from The
Denver Draft Party to The Sporting Clays Challenge to Toys for Tots and more! The magazine's philosophy is to be as involved in the community as the people and businesses featured in the magazine." Congratulations from the Castle Rock Chamber for being recognized as an outstanding business!
FEATURED PROGRAM: GIC Governmental Issues Committee
February GIC Meeting Tuesday, February 18th 7:30 am PS Miller Library
The Chamber's Governmental Issues Committee meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Castle Rock Chamber. This program was developed to provide our business community with a proactive voice and represent as an advocate for the business community regarding governmental issues; and to promote economic interests, which contributes to the quality of life of Castle Rock.
View more details and to apply visit www.castlerock.org/jobs.htm or email GIC is now recruiting new members to your resume to Tammy@castlerock.org. G I C C h a i r m a n - D J Te d e s c o , the group. Please contact Pam Ridler Castle Rock Bank. by email Pam@castlerock.org if you would like more information. Business Voice Newsletter ~ February 2014 ~
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FEBRUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS Monday 3rd Young Entrepreneurs Academy Class YEA! (Castle View High School) @ 5 pm Tuesday 4th Free Business Consultation (Chamber) Wednesday 5th Leadership Douglas County (Douglas County Library & Highlands Ranch Library) Leads Referral (Castle Cafe) @ 11:30 am Thursday 6th Ribbon Cutting (Canyon Fitness) @ 12 pm Ribbon Cutting (H&M Transmission) @ 4 pm Friday 7th Castle Rock Economic Partners (Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile, P.C.) @ 8 am Healthy Living Expo Vendor set up (Douglas County Events Center) 12 – 6 pm Saturday 8th Healthy Living Expo (DC Events Center) @ 8 am – 3 pm Monday 10th Young Entrepreneurs Academy Class YEA! (Castle View High School) @ 5pm Tuesday 11th Free Business Consultation (Chamber) The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am Wednesday 12th Douglas County Business Alliance Board Meeting (Developmental Pathways)@ 7:30 am Ambassadors Exec Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 11 am Ambassadors Meeting (Chamber) @ 12 pm Tuesday 18th Governmental Issues Committee Meeting (PS Miller) @ 7:30 am Free Business Consultation (Chamber) Third Tech Tuesday (Chamber) @ 9am Young Entrepreneurs Academy Class YEA! CEO Roundtable (Castle View High School) @ 5 pm
Wednesday 19th 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 (Canyon Fitness) @ 5 pm Thursday 20th Douglas County Community Foundation (Castle Rock Bank Castle Pines) @ 3 pm Friday 21st Castle Rock Economic Partners (Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile, P.C.) @ 8 am Monday 24th Castle Rock Economic Gardening Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 11:30 am Young Entrepreneurs Academy Class YEA! (Castle View High School) @ 5 pm Tuesday 25th Free Business Consultation (Chamber) The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am Wednesday 26th Douglas County Business Alliance Board meeting (Developmental Pathways) @ 7:30 am Business of the Month (Douglas Elbert Task Force) @ 9 am Women of Influence Luncheon (Augustine Grill) @ 11:30 am Thursday 27th Board of Directors meeting (Chamber) @ 11:30 am Ribbon Cutting (Christian Brothers Automotive) @ 12 pm Southern Colorado Business Partnership (Colorado Springs) @ 2 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 5
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Olinger Andrews Caldwell Gibson Funeral Home Town of Castle Rock CoWest Insurance Group Colorado Community Media Big O Tires Flying Horse Catering Allstate Insurance - Bob Lowry Castle Rock Development Company Douglas County Government Gallaware, Inc. Zonta Club of Douglas County Castle Pines Homes Association, Inc MATTHEW FRY INSURANCE AGENCY INC. GLB Bookkeeping & Tax, LLC Echo Pages DeYoung Brothers Construction gopixel design studios, inc. Sunny Cruises & Travel Castle Rock Event and Wedding Co-op CoolCarGuy.Com Goddard School, The Premier Mortgage Group/Cherry Creek Mortgage Fowl Line Estrada Strategies - DTC JM Kitchen and Bath
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Candidate Forum: Focus on Business Tuesday, March 4th Beginning at 8 am P.S. Miller Library •
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Keller Williams Action Realty Plum Creek Funding, Inc Chick-fil-A Knothead Tree and Lawn PC Whisperer Inc., The Premier Painting LLC Historic Douglas County Pediatric Denticare, P.C. H&M Collision & Auto Body Shades Shutters Blinds Prime Accounting Service Blue Bridal Boutique Castle Rock Church of Christ KinderCare Learning Center Bright Now Dental Express Employment Professionals Tradewinds Framing & Art One Clear Choice Garage Doors Close Quarters Defense-Denver Typical Genius Comcast Business Class Parts International, Inc. Collette Vacations Front Range Pilates & Massage HearingLife
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DCBA Morning at the Capitol Wednesday, March 12th 7:30 am to 10:00 am State Capitol, HCR, 0111 Join the Douglas County Business Alliance & the Douglas County Delegation: Senator Ted Harvey Senator Mark Scheffel Representative Frank McNulty Representative Carole Murray Representative Chris Holbert Representative Polly Lawrence 6
AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH Nadine Kirk celebrates 25 years of selling Real Estate this year and it seems only fitting that she would be honored as our Ambassador of the Month as well.
Nadine recognizes her participation in both committees represent a vital component to her professional career development, and the Chamber greatly appreciates her input and involvement in both.
As one of the top agents in Call Nadine today for your Free Market Analysis. She is your Castle Rock in closed transactions and sales volume, Nadine one-stop source for Real Estate services, offering honesty and has been serving Douglas and Elbert Counties since 1989. integrity! Buying or selling a home is still one of the largest She has achieved the numerous awards including the RE/MAX investments people can make in their lifetime. - Hall of Fame, the Lifetime Achievement, Chairman's Club and Experience counts. Call her at 303-941-4221. Ambassador Program is Sponsored By:
Platinum Club. Nadine currently sits on the Chamber’s Board of Directors and has served as a Chamber Ambassador for years. The Castle Rock Chamber Board of Directors represent a cross-section of the business and professional leadership in the community.
Congratulations Nadine for your outstanding achievement and commitment to the Castle Rock Chamber!
Join A Leads Group! LEADS PLUS!
LEADS REFERRAL
THE BREAKFAST CLUB
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
1st & 3rd Wednesdays
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Time: 7:30 am to 8:45 am
Location: The Fowl Line
Location: Castle Cafe
Location: Village Inn
Contact: Alicia Early
Contact: Tammy Cratty
Contact: Tammy Cratty
Alicia@Castlerock.org
Tammy@Castlerock.org
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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. 7
UPCOMING NETWORKING EVENTS
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Business After Hours Wednesday, Feb. 19th 5 pm to 7pm Sponsored By:
February 19 Canyon Fitness March 19
Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile P.C.
April
To Be Announced
May 21
Meadows Neighborhood Company
June 18
Sky Ridge Medical Center
July 23
Legacy Hospice
August 20
Patriot Enterprises
Canyon Fitness 880 W. Happy Canyon Rd. Castle Rock, CO 80108 One Pass for Networking level, free to Ascent level and above. $10 for Community Connection. GUESTS MUST PRE REGISTER.
BUSINESS OVER BREAKFAST 7:30 am to 9:00 am
September 17 gopixel design studios, inc. October 15
ANB Bank
November 12 Castle Rock Art Guild, Art on the Edge December 2
Medved Autoplex Castle Rock
One Pass for Networking level, free to Ascent level and above. $10 for Community Connection. All events are 5-7pm GUESTS MUST PRE REGISTER. Call 303-688-4597.
HAVE A LOT OF COMPETETORS?
May 8
ANB Bank
June 12
H&M Transmission
July 10
DC Libraries
September 11
Arapahoe Community College Castle
October 9
JM Kitchen & Bath
CONFIRMED DATES!
Free to Community Connection level and above. Guests must pre register. Contact Alicia @ 303-688-4597.
STAND OUT IN THE CROWD! HOST A NETWORKING EVENT! 2014/2015 dates available! Aligning your business with Castle Rock Chamber events through sponsorships puts your company in front of business professionals and civic leaders. Regardless of your company’s size or business objectives, there are marketing opportunities to meet your company needs. Contact Alicia@castlerock.org or call the chamber at 303.688.4597. Business Voice Newsletter ~ February 2014 ~
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GROW YOUR BUSINESS NEED BUSINESS COACHING??? Through the partnership of the Chamber, Town of Castle Rock, Castle Rock EDC, PS Miller Library and the Senior Core of Retired Executives Tuesday, February 18th (SCORE), we can help YOU keep your Time: 9-10:00 am business on course or successfully help you launch a new venture by providing Topic: 3 Tips for Facebook consultations with industry experts. Location: Castle Rock Chamber Schedule appointments for a business consultation with an expert Participants will learn: regarding the following: • Creating an eye-catching • Business start-ups cover & why • Developing a business plan • The power of custom tabs • Marketing and sales activities • The types of content to post • Accounting and tax issues Free to Chamber Members; • Securing financing $10 for non members • Business organization Register at www.CastleRock.org • Managing business growth 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. Read more about Dr. Post at: www.castlerockeg.com/ thirdtechtuesday.htm View Past Presentations at: http://www.slideshare.net/mpostphd/
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2014 Will be The Comeback Year for Small Business Owners By Kelsey Cox | Business 2 Community Since the recession in 2008, small business owners have slowly been climbing their way back into the picture. In fact, small businesses created 102,000 new jobs in November 2013 alone, a key indicator of a healthy economy. From December 2012 to December 2013, optimism for small businesses rose from 55% to 70%. Small businesses increased their travel by 89% in 2013 compared to 2012. One third of companies are expecting to spend more on web promotion this year. 80% of small business owners are planning to increase the number of products and offerings as well as hiring in 2014. The smartest small business owners know to set a spending plan, create a saving plan, track and manage expenses, invest in growth, and call on the professionals to free up time for more important matters. Read more http://tinyurl.com/kwnsmjs
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Ribbon Cutting Celebration Let us help you celebrate! Have you opened a new business, expanded at your current location, relocating or celebrated a milestone anniversary? Let the Castle Rock Chamber 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 Alicia by emailing Alicia@castlerock.org or call 303.688.4597 to schedule your Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening Celebration.
Bright Now Dental 188 Founders Blvd. Suite A Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.0252 Category: Orthodontist www.brightnowdental.com
NOMINEES REQUESTED The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce seeks annual nominations for Businessperson of the Year; Citizen of the Year; Ping Lee Jung Volunteer of the Year; and the PS Miller Philanthropy Award. These awards of excellence are selected and announced in March and are then honored at the annual banquet event, which will take place on April 25 at the Denver South Marriott at Park Meadows. Nomination forms can be downloaded on the Chamber’s website at www.castlerock.org or email request to receptionist@castlerock.org. The deadline for nominations is March 1st. Questions? Contact Pam Ridler at 303.688.4597.
DONATIONS CAN BE MADE ONLINE www.CastleRock.org THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
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Women of Influence Luncheon
The Women of Influence Luncheon Series provides opportunities and a venue for women leaders to network, share their best insights and business practices, and foster connections with others. Each quarterly luncheon will address a particular key issue and solutions to women's advancement.
The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce proudly welcomes Laura McGuire as guest speaker this quarter's Women of Influence Luncheon.
Wednesday, February 26th Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Location: Augustine Grill Address: 519 Wilcox Castle Rock, CO 80104 Guest Speaker: Laura McGuire, Founder, CEO of Saligent, Qgenisys, Inc. and LeadWorks
Laura McGuire is a four-time technology entrepreneur and nationally-recognized Sales Lead Management expert. She knows that enterprises take root, grow and out pace the competition when they deftly use technology-enabled marketing and sales practices that respect how people advance in Sponsored By: relationships naturally. Read more at www.castlerock.org/women.htm
Cost: $37.00 for Chamber members $47.00 Future members PURCHASE TICKETS AT WWW.CASTLEROCK.ORG
11th Annual Castle Rock WineFest Saturday, July 19, 2014 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Grange at The Meadows 3692 Meadows Blvd. Tickets On Sale Now!
Education Table sponsored by: Arapahoe Community College, Castle Rock Campus
Castle Rock WineFest Sweetheart Deals Grand Tasting/Winemaker Dinner Combo — $145 ($190 value) Price includes: ~2 tickets to the Grand Tasting Event ~2 tickets to one of the Winemaker Dinners week prior ~1 valet parking pass for Grand Tasting Event
Grand Tasting Tickets Only— $20 each when you purchase 2 or more
This is a 24% savings!!! PURCHASE TICKETS NOW! www.CastleRockCulture.com Business Voice Newsletter ~ February 2014 ~
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Welcome New Members
SAVE THE DATES!
Ably Insurance Brokers, Inc. Chad Lashua (720) 934-9081 7437 Village Square Drive, Suite 210 Castle Rock, CO 80108
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Insurance Ambler & Keenan, LLC Elizabeth Mitchell (303) 407-1543 950 South Cherry St. Suite 1650 Denver, CO 80246 Attorney-Elder Law www.ambler-keenan.com
Castle Rock Chamber’s Annual Banquet Friday, April 25th
Denver South Marriott at Park Meadows
Douglas County Sheriff's Office David Weaver (303) 660-7505 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO 80109
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Government www.dcsheriff.net Journey Church Chad Jewett (303) 841-5466 221 Perry St. Castle Rock, CO 80104
Churches www.cr.onthejourney.tv Restaurant of the
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Castle Rock Chamber’s Golf Tournament Monday, June 16th Time: 1:30 pm Shotgun Eisenhower Golf Club - United States Air Force Academy Registration For Both Events Opening Soon! Beverage Sponsor
The Pepsi Bottling Company 3801 Brighton Boulevard Denver, CO 80216
Storage Sponsor
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Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Young Entrepreneurs Learn About Risky Business On a recent Monday evening, participants in the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) at Castle View High School, learned about the importance of insurance and risk management. Students were able to find out about the formal process of how an organization establishes its risk management goals and objectives, as well as how to identify and analyze risk and liability . Heather Browning, Colonial Benefit Group, taught students that in order to avoid health and legal liability, risk management procedures need to be put in place before starting any new enterprise or social movement. As part of the YEA! program, students are introduced to all facets of the business world including, but not limited to: attorneys, accountants, insurance agents, graphic designers and web developers. Over the course of this year’s YEA! program students will launch a number of businesses that include products, services and a non-profit organization. About the Young Entrepreneurs Academy:: The direct mission of YEA! is to help students embrace their passion, energy, creativity and talents, launch a venture, and view entrepreneurship as synonymous with success and freedom. In 2008, YEA! “spun-off” from the University of Rochester, where it was formed in 2004 with support from the Kauffman Foundation, to create its own not-for-profit corporation, YEA! Inc., which is currently launching sites in colleges, universities and high schools across the country to provide comprehensive, exciting entrepreneurship education, leadership development and innovation training to youth, providing them with skills they need to succeed in the 21st Century. For more information about the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, please visit http://castlerock.org/YEA.htm or www.yeausa.org. Business Voice Newsletter ~ February 2014 ~
-Heather Browning, Colonial Benefit Group, offers her advice and expertise to the YEA! students.
The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to attend the YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY C.E.O. Roundtable Event Featuring local CEOs (confirmed at time of printing): Mr. Wes King, President, FirstBank Ms. Mary MacDonald, Owner, Allstate Insurance-MacDonald Agency Mr. John Manka, Owner, 1Stop Auto Mr. Jim Mundle, Owner/Publisher, Douglas County Living and Others
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 6:15 pm: Light Refreshments 6:30-8 pm: Panel Discussion Castle View High School Theatre 5254 N. Meadows Drive Castle Rock, CO 80109 Please RSVP by Monday, February 17th, at 720.440.3726 or castlerockyea@gmail.com
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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Membership Privileges Are You Taking Advantage of these Money Saving Programs? AFFINITY PROGRAMS SAVE YOU MONEY! TESTIMONIALS NEEDED! The Chamber is requesting member testimonials to add to our website. Tell us what you think about the Chamber! How are we doing, what do you love about the Chamber? If selected, your testimonial will be featured on our website and will include your headshot, member quote along with your business information with your website link. Send testimonials to newsletter editor: Melissa Mares Mmares@castlerock.org or call 303.688.4597 with questions! Thank You for the Input!
RECOMMEND JOINING THE CHAMBER! EARN CHAMBER CASH! WHAT: Stewardship Program WHY: Reduce Your Membership Investment Cost 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 www.castlerock.org & click the Refer a New Member Icon. OR EMAIL ALICIA@CASTLEROCK.ORG.
Office Depot Program Members save approximately 15% to 25% annually on their office supplies! To receive your National Program Office Depot card, please call the Chamber at 303-688-4597 or email Tammy@castlerock.org.
Comcast Business Class Available to all 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.
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 .Ca stl eRo ck .o rg in the Members Only section. Contact Alicia at 303-688-4597 to participate. 15
Developing Leaders-Leadership Douglas County January’s Class Topic: Economic Development and Transportation Steering Committee Planners: Sue Smith and Stephen Mikolajczak. The purpose of January’s LDC was to provide Leadership Douglas County (LDC) class members with information and insight into the factors that impact Douglas County Economic Development and how transportation (ground, air and mass transit) are key factors in a strong economy. Hosted by Cabela’s Lone Tree, the class heard from an economic development panel that discussed development from a municipal viewpoint and included Amy Sherman President, NW Douglas County EDC; Don Van Wormer, City Manager, City of Castle Pines; Frank Gray, President/ CEO, Castle Rock EDC; John Hall, Eco- To learn more about transportation, the class visited Centennial nomic Development Director, Town of Parker; and Seth Hoffman, Airport, located in Dove Valley. Robert Olislagers, Executive DiCity Manager, City of Lone Tree (LDC ’06). rector of Centennial Airport, reported that the airport is one of The second part of this discussion included individuals from the the busiest General Aviation airports in the country with apbusiness sector who related their experience working with the proximately one billion dollars in economic impact. A Regional communities, economic development councils and the County. Transportation Panel represented by Dave Kristick, Director of How and why they chose to locate where they did, and what Operations, E-470; Larry Warner, President, C470 Coalition ; that process and experience looked like, was shared by Brian Gary Lasater, Director District G, Regional Transportation District McDonald, Senior VP Client Services/Support, Charles Schwab; (RTD) and Herman Stockinger, Director, Colorado Dept. of TransHarold and Diane Smethills, Developers, Sterling Ranch; Clayton portation (CDOT), offered both state and local perspectives on “Mitch” Mitchell, Executive Director National Facilities, Kaiser population increases, technical solutions and funding options for Permanente and Dennis Houston, President/CEO, Parker Chamber transportation. of Commerce. Cabela's, located in the RidgeGate Commons development area, is a 110,000-square-foot store built in the company’s nextgeneration format, which is designed to surround customers in the outdoor experience. A “wild and fresh” exotic lunch served by Cabela’s Deli & Grill and sponsored by Charles Schwab & Kaiser Permanente, included bison, boar and elk. The leadership skill on “Servant Leadership” was presented by Bob Baker, Operations Chief of the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority, who delivered a message filled with passion and inspiration for serving others. BE OUR GUEST! LDC meets all day on the first Wednesday of each month. If you would like to attend part or all of an upcoming class as a guest, or you would like more information on the Leadership Douglas County program, please call Carrie Buchan at 720.440.3726 or email info@leadershipdouglascounty.com. Business Voice Newsletter ~ February 2014 ~
Leadership Douglas County would like to acknowledge their Patron Sponsors: BreakThroughs, Inc., the City of Lone Tree and Douglas County Government and also their Program Sponsors: Black Hills Energy, Cherokee Ranch and Castle Foundation, Douglas County Libraries, FirstBank of Douglas County, South Metro Fire and Rescue Authority, Town of Castle Rock, Wells Fargo Bank, IREA and the Chambers of Commerce of Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and Parker.
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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 the resources used by best-in-class firms, thereby enhancing their competitiveness in the local, state and global marketplaces. Our purpose is to help Douglas County businesses flourish in today’s marketplace. Whether you’re just starting out and SPECIALIZED COUNSELING need help turning an idea into reality, MARKET DATABASE SEARCHES or you’ve been established for years and want to take your business to the next BUSINESS PLAN REVIEW level, we can show you how to gain the BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TOOLS knowledge, direction, and connections you need to cultivate a successful busiCONSTRUCTION REPORTS ness. EXPERT RESOURCE REFERRALS The concept of economic gardening fosters entrepreneurial activity by providing the essential information, infrastructure, and resources required for 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.
www.CastleRockEG.com ACCESS TO LOCAL EXPERTISE It is not possible to be an expert about every aspect of running a business. The Chamber can provide participants with referrals to experts in such areas as financing, legal and zoning. DATABASE & GIS RESEARCH The program has access to industry leading research databases and GIS information to develop a custom growth plan. 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
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Members in the News Home Care Assistance to host a Happy Hour! - Local businesses are invited to this casual meet and greet affair on Thursday, Feb. 6th from 4:30 to 6:30pm. Light hors 'd oeuvres will served. Come share a beer or a glass of wine with us at our office in the meadows. They are located at 3980 Limelight Avenue, next to the movie theater and Lost Coffee. Meet & Mingle at ANB, Every Friday ANB Bank –Castle Rock (3851 Sol Danza Dr. Castle Rock, Colorado 80109) is hosting Meet & Mingle, Every Friday, from 9-10:30. Come by and meet the people who live and work in Castle Rock. Upcoming Seminar: Multimedia Marketing Secrets for Small-Medium Businesses Feb. 5th & 6th. Two dates and four convenient locations to choose from. Colorado Community Media welcomes Mike Blinder, author and one of the nation’s leading digital marketing experts with over 60,000 small and medium size businesses world-wide using one of his online marketing solutions, as he shows you how to effectively advertise in both print and digital formats. Read more at www.castlerock.org/chamber_news9.htm Some organizations have a black tie event...they're having a black t-shirt event...And you're invited - The Douglas/ Elbert Task Force will be marking their 30 years of service to the community on February 16, 2014 with a benefit concert featuring Colorado platinum recording artist, Firefall. Purchase your tickets today to hear hits like, Just Remember I Love You, You Are The Woman, Mexico, Strange Ways and Livin' Ain't Livin at the Douglas County Events Center. Tickets start at only $17.00, get them now here. Proceeds to benefit the expansion of our facility to meet the needs of our clients. Business Voice Newsletter ~ February 2014 ~
Mardi Gras Masquerade at Art on the Edge - Fashion, music, dancing, and ART! Come enjoy music of the Fat City Mardi Gras Band. Mardi Gras inspired art by local Colorado artists. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Costume fashion show presented by CcRa2 Designs. Wear a mask of your own or create one when you come! Friday, February 28, from 7-10 pm at Art on the Edge located at 314 Wilcox. Cost$75 per individual, $125 per couple. Grammy nominated, national recording artists are coming to Castle Rock on March 7th, from 6pm to 9pm. - The Rock Christian Academy and Compassion International presents the HANDS OF GOD TOUR, bringing together two of the topselling artists in recent years, FRANCESCA BATTISTELLI and SANCTUS REAL with ALL THINGS NEW. This event will surely be a sell-out. Do not miss this incredible lineup at an incredibly low price! Purchase tickets here: therock.ccbchurch.com/ form_response.php?id=1088 Zonta Club of Douglas County receives nonprofit status for more than 10 years of community support; Trivia fundraiser is April 12 - Zonta Club of Douglas County announced recently its official status as a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization. As a nonprofit, Zonta Douglas County can move forward with operations offering donors full and partial tax-deductions on donations. Zonta Club of Douglas County, a chapter of Zonta International, has been operating for more than 10 years. With the 10th Anniversary of Trivia Night coming up on April 12, this news could not come at a better time.. More info at www.castlerock.org/chamber_news3.htm.
Health and Wellness Retreat; April 28th, through Sunday morning May 2nd. Imagine spending the weekend at a beautiful house in Franktown, Colorado where your hosts; Dr. Brandy McCans, a Non-Force Chiropractor and Nutritional Therapist, and Rodger Ruge, a retired Police Officer who designed wellness programs on a national level for Emergency Services Personnel, take you through a wellness transformation journey unlike anything you have ever experienced. Call Dr. Brandy McCans for pricing and additional details at 707.888.9080/e-mail drbrandymccans@gmail.com. Read more at www.castlerock.org/news.htm mywedding.com's New Local Search Transforms the Way Couples Connect with Wedding Venues and Professionals mywedding.com, the most informational and inspirational website for engaged couples launched its new search experience last week. This launch was the largest of the five product renovations mywedding.com completed in 2013 and further solidifies the company's commitment to building a website that meets the ever-changing needs of today's couples. Read more at www.castlerock.org/ chamber_news8.htm
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Town & County News and Events Town Council election season is here; candidate orientation Feb. 10 - If you’re looking to get more involved with your community, consider running for Town Council. The Town holds elections the first Tuesday in April in even-numbered years. Terms are staggered, so Town election Districts 3, 5, and 7 have open seats. The District 6 seat is open, too, because of a resignation. Town Council representatives serve four-year terms. The candidate elected to District 6 will serve two years, filling out the remainder of the original term, which began in 2012. Read more at www.castlerock.org/chamber_news2.htm Dads: Take your little princess to the annual Daddy Daughter Ball - Every little girl deserves to feel like a princess every now and then. This year, they have their chance at Castle Rock’s annual Daddy Daughter Ball. Feb. 15. The event, which is in its 14th year, is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Douglas County Events Center, 500 Fairgrounds Drive.
Right-lane closure near Castle View High School as North Meadows Extension construction continues - Safety is a priority as the Town, its partners, and general contractor Edward Kraemer & Sons move forward with the North Meadows Extension roadway project. As crews continue to monitor construction progress, one additional lane closure is needed. The right-turn lane from westbound Meadows Boulevard on to North Meadows Drive is now closed. Instead, the middle lane is a through or right-turn lane. This closure is to accommodate large trucks that need to make that tight turn as they haul dirt from Castle Rock Adventist Hospital to the construction site. http://www.castlerock.org/chamber_news4.htm DC Online Volunteer Portal Now Open - Through the Partnership of Douglas County Governments (PDCG), nine organizations have launched a new countywide website for volunteers, www.VolunteerConnectDC.org. The site offers one-stop shopping for volunteers, matching users with opportunities by interest, schedule, location or desired organization.
Tickets are on sale now at the Recreation Center, online at CRgov.com/ddball14, or by calling 303-660-1036. Read more at www.castlerock.org/chamber_news1.htm
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