March 2013 Business Voice Newsletter

"Get Connected to the Region's Best Business Network"

SERVING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY SINCE 1955•REPRESENTING 12,719 MEMBER EMPLOYEES•MARCH 2013 VOLUME 23, NUMBER 3

September 21st through September 29th 9-Day Journey Cost: $3,099 Per Person-Double Occupancy *Save $100 if deposit is received by April 15

Discover & Explore Shades of Ireland with the Chamber Fea turing a visit to Cas tlerock, Northern Ireland, this will be the Chamber's fourth international trip to coordina te. We would love for you to tra vel wi th us this yea r! Sa ve $100 per person i f deposi t recei ved by April 15. Download reserva tion form a t www.CastleRock.org and view more details on page 15.

For more informa tion, please conta ct Pam Ridler by emailing Pa m@Cas tlerock.org or call (303) 688-4597.

this issue CEO Focus P.2 Morning a t the Capi tol P.3 Business Training P. 5 Nominees Announced P.9 Sa ve the Da te-Annual Banquet P.11 Young Professionals Social P. 13 Be a Sponsor a t Gol f Tourney P.14

CEO Focus I always find it enlig htening to review the result s of our annual survey which we recently conducted. By asking questions of what you value, t he Chamber board is able to mak e future decisions for your organization’s future.

Ninety-six percent of our respondent s stated t hey believe t he Chamber’s primary purpose is to assist in creating a stronger local economy. Comment s were P am Ridler, CCE made that t he Chamber is on t he rig ht t rack by exP resident/CEO panding our programming in providing support serCastle Rock Chamber vices and sm all business resources to assist in enhancing t heir business compet itiveness in local, stat e and global mark etplaces.

2012-2013 Board of Directors E XE CUTIV E C OMMITTEE C HAIRMAN OF TH E BOARD Aaron Barrick, Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile ,PC

C HAIR- ELE CT Michael Likens, gopixel design studios inc.

TREA SURER Wendy Nelson, B2B CFO

TREA SURER- ELE CT Nino DiMatteo, FirstBank - Douglas County

IMM EDIATE PAST C HAIRMAN Linda Watson, Sky Ridge Medical Center

DIRECTORS

An anonymous surveyor response was, “We were able to participate in the business boot camp which helped us understand our business and how to make it better. Although we don’t attend all chamber events, those that we have attended have been very resourceful.”

Rand Clark, Random Productions

Other priorit ies which were identified were to continue assisting our members in gaining business exposure and connecting with other business owners. We were so excit ed by the response t hat we encount ered during the 2nd Annual H ealt hy Living Expo with more t han 2,500 people in attendance and 100 exhibitors we believe that the Cham ber has found another signature event to showcase our local businesses’ products and services.

B rooke Fox, Colorado Agricultura l Leadersh ip Found ation

Another response from annual survey st ated, “The exposure our business has received has been much more than my investment.”

The Chamber board and staff continue to work on developing programs and event s wit h t he goal of being t he “go to place” for small business.

Please continue to give us feedback on your ideas to help us im prove our organization.

John Cona, ACME Brick David Farnan, Farnan Douglas County Libraries Todd Folkenberg, Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus

Lisa Frizell, Douglas County Assessors B rock Goodwin, Mutual of Omaha Nadine Kirk, RE/MAX Alliance Elyse McNulty, McNulty Kaiser Permanente Mike Tafoya, Estrada Strategies Jaye Thompson, Colorado Community Bank

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

C HAMBER STAFF Pam Ridler, CCE, President/CEO pam@castlerock.org Joanne Taylor, VP of Membership & Community Development joanne@castlerock.org Tammy C ratty, Office Administrator tammy@castlerock.org Melissa Mares, Communications Specialist mmares@castlerock.org Wendy Krzeczowski, Event Manager wendy@castlerock.org Susan O’Malley, Membership Account Executive susan@castlerock.org Susan Beams, Beams Membership Account Executive sbeams@castlerock.org

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Your Chamber, Creating a Strong Local Economy

Join the Douglas County Business Alliance and the Douglas County Delegation

Senator Ted Harvey

Senator Mark Scheffel

Representative Frank McNulty

Representative Carole Murray

Representative Chris Holbert

Representative Polly Lawrence For a Morning at the State Capitol

Wednesday, March 13th, 7:30--9:30am Colorado State Capitol (HCR 0109) Free Event for those who want to see our legislative process.

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

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

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

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March Calendar of Chamber Events Friday 1st Castle Rock Economic Partne rs (EDC) @ 8:00 am Monday 4th Young Entrepre neurs Academy Class YEA! (Chambe r) @ 5 pm Tuesday 5th Government Issues Committee Meeting (Chambe r) @ 7:30 am Free Business Cons ultation (Chambe r)

PRESIDENT’S LEVEL Castle Rock Bank Colorado Community Media Sky Ridge Medical Center

Wednesday 6th Leadership Douglas County (Parker Wate r) @ 8:00 am Leads Referral (Village Inn) @ 11:30 am Young Professional’s Social (Stumpy’s Pizza) at 6 pm

EXECUTIVE LEVEL Black Hills Energy Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus Douglas County Living Magazine Intermountain Rural Electric Assoc.

Thursday 7th Ambassadors MAD Committee Meeting @ 3:30 pm Webster University MBA Class (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm Winefest Meeting (Chamber) @ 1:15 pm

ENTREPRENEUR LEVEL Castle Rock Development Company FirstBank-Douglas County Patriot Enterprises Webster University

Monday 11th Young Entrepre neurs Academy Class YEA! (Chambe r) @ 5:00 pm Tuesday 12th The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am Business Boot Camp Session 5 (Chamber) @ 5:00 pm Free Business Cons ultation (Chambe r) Wednesday 13th Douglas County Business Alliance – Day at the Capital (State Capital) @ 7:30 am Ambassador Executive Comm ittee Meeting (Chamber) @ 10:30 am Ambassadors Meeting (Chamber) @ 12:00 pm Event ROI Taskforce (Chambe r) @ 1:30 pm Thursday 14th Business over Breakfast (Acme Brick) @ 7:30 am Nominating Committee (Chambe r) @ 11:30 am Ireland Trip Informational Meeting (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm Friday 15th Castle Rock Economic Partne rs (EDC) @ 8:00 am Monday 18th Young Entrepre neurs Academy Class YEA! Fieldtrip (Hair Design Team) @ 5:00 pm Tuesday 19th Government Issues Committee Meeting (Chambe r) @ 7:30 am Business Boot Camp Mentoring Session 5 (Library) @ 5:00 pm Free Business Cons ultation (Chambe r)

PREMIER LEVEL Arapahoe Community College Bonaventure of Castle Rock Bubbles Liquor World CoWest Insurance Group Douglas County Libraries Folkestad,Fazekas,Barrick & Patoile PC gopixel design studios, inc.

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

Wednesday 20th Leadership Douglas County Steering Meeting (Chambe r) 7:30 am Community Leadership (Chamber) @ 11:30 am Leads Referral (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am Business afte r Hours (Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Pa toile) @ 5:00 pm

Tuesday 26th The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am Business T raining – Human Resources (Chamber) @ 11 am Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am Free Business Cons ultation (Chambe r)

Thursday 21st Board of Directors Meeting (Cham ber) @ 11:30 am Douglas County Comm unity Foundation (Chamber) @ 3:30 pm Webster University MBA Class (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm

Wednesday 27th Douglas County Business Alliance Board Meeting (Developmental Pathways) @ 7:30am Business of the Month (VCA Animal Hospital) @ 9:00 am Leadership Douglas County Steering (Chambe r) 7:30 am Business Afte r Hours (Bonaventure) @ 5:00 pm

Monday 25th Castle Rock Economic Gardening Meeting (Chamber) @ 11:30 am

Thursday 28th Webster University MBA Class (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm South Colorado Business Partne rship (Colorado Springs) @ 2:00 pm 4

March Business Training Inspiring Employee Engagement: The Important Role of Coaching in High Performance March 26, 2013 11 am to 1 pm Castle Rock Chamber (RSVP Tammy@CastleRock.org) Think of a great sports coach. Who first comes to mind?

Bill Self, Tony LaRussa or maybe Pat Summitt? How about Tim Taylor from Friday Night Lights?

Nicole Mattson If so, these are all great examples of people (or V.P. of Human Resources fictional characters) who have mastered, and in some Sky Ridge Medical Cente r cases defined, the fundamentals of coaching to inspire and lead a It may sound simple, but it’s an art (and a winning team. little science) to being an effective coach in the workplace. In this workshop, we will These same fundamentals are rediscuss the business case for being an efquired in today’s business world fective coach, the psychological connecto inspire employee engagement tion between coaching and performance, and develop high-performing and how to use a coaching leadership teams. style to expand individual and team capacity.

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Build learning into everyday activities.

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Be a thought partner.

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Give and re ceive feedback to grow capability.

You don’t have to be a sports fan to walk away with a fresh perspective on the role of coaching in creating high performing teams!

Free to Chamber Members $20 to potential members

Business Boot Camp Update

“Should my marketing message be the same whether I’m dealing with a website, a brochure, a blog, or other items?”

Click below to v iew a nswer: http://www.c astlerockeg.com/ blog/2012/06/05/should-my-marketingmessage-be-the-same-wheth er-imdealing-with-a-website-a-brochure-ablog-or-other-items/

Session 4– Unders tanding Your Cash Fl ow Halfway through the seven week Business Boot Camp, the participants picked up in February where they left off in January—focusing on financial reporting. Financial statements and other data can do more than provide a scorecard on how the business is doing; they can identify problem areas that need to be addressed.

This is especially true of the Cash Flow Statement and the Key Performance Indicators on which Instructor Mike Tafoya of Estrada Strategies focused at the February 12 session. These are complex issues, but a business owner who does not pay attention to key financial reports is operating in the dark and may not realize the true condition of the company until it’s too late.

Boot Camp class will shift gears on March 12 and the business owners will learn about (IT) Information Technology tools and electronic marketing opportunities.

This is a series of Business Boot Cam p training highlights by Brian Leugs, President of Business Communications Support, Boot Camp Mentor Chamber Member.

For more information on Business Boot Camp, visit the Castle Rock Economic Gardener's website: www.CastleRockEG.com or contact Pam@castlerock.org.

What is “ASK CREG” ?

“Ask CREG” is an online panel of local community business expert s who are committed to empowering and equipping business owners to grow and succeed. We believe that through local collaboration and business enrichment we will positively impact the local economy. Running a successful business takes more than luck.

Learn how CREG can help your new or existing business succeed. “Ask CREG” today, it’s fast & easy! View more questions and answers at: www.CastleRockEG.com/blog 5

Ambassador of the Month 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 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. gopixel design studios, inc. is a fullservice, 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 traditi onal c o mmu nic ati o n s products, such as logo design, business Lik ens cards and stationary Michael gopixel design packages, print ad- studios inc. vertisements, 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.

Join a LEADS Group!

LEADS PLUS 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Meets at The Fowl Line

LEADS REFERRAL 1st & 3rd Wednes days 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Village Inn

THE BREAKFAST CLUB 2nd & 4th T uesdays 7:30 am to 8:45 am Village Inn

Contact: Tammy Cratty Tammy@castlerock.org

Contact: Susan O’Malley Susan@castlerock.org

Contact: Tammy Cratty Tammy@castlerock.org

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

You may offer savings or items of value that represent your business and take advantage of those offers from fellow members. This is part of the Chamber’s ongoing efforts to help our members save. By participating in this program, you are furthering the economic development and growth in our community.

View all the member to member discounts at www.CastleRock.org in the Members Only section or contact Joanne Taylor at 303-688-4597 or email her at Joanne@castlerock.org to participate.

The policy for Chamber Leads is to have one representativ e per business per group. Chamber staff maintains a regularl y updated waiting list. Please contact the staff liaison from preferred group at 303-688-4597 to check availability.

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Chamber Exec Strives For Excellence Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce Professional Joanne Taylor was recognized as an Accredited Chamber Executive (ACE) by the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.). The designation is awarded to only those chamber executives who meet stringent criteria set by the association’s board of directors. Taylor was one of 9 chamber of commerce executives awarded accreditation this year at the association’s annual conference in Burlingame, CA. The accreditation program was first awarded in 1993 to encourage chamber executives to upgrade and expand their skills through continuing education and training programs in the chamber management

and business fields. There are currently a total of 47 ACE recipients active in chambers of commerce in the West.

Recipients of the Accredited Chamber Executive (ACE) must apply for reaccreditation every five years in order to retain the designation.

Chamber Wins Program of the Year Award At the 2013 Annual Conference, W . A.C .E. reco gni ze d dese rvin g programs in various core competency areas. Congratulations to the Castle Rock Chamber for receiving the WACE Core Competency Award Program of the Year for Creating a Strong Local Economy with the Expansion of our Economic Gardening program with the addition of our MBA Program, Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) & adding the expert blog to our website.

The Castle Rock Chamber remains one of the most innovative business organizations in Douglas County and around the state. Our dedication to cutting edge business programming continues our goal of creating a strong local economy.

W.A.C.E. Core Competency Awards (L-R) B Gorman, ACE (Lake Tahoe South Shore NV), Scott Raty, ACE (Pleasanton CA), Toni Padron, ACE (Carlsbad CA), Emily Abernathy (Lake Tahoe South Shore NV), Pam Ridler, CCE (Castle Rock CO)

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.

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

Business start-ups

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Developing a business plan

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Marketing and sales activities

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Accounting and tax issues

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Securing financing

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Business organization

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Managing business growth

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Business Boot Camp

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Access to Local Expertise

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Database & GIS Research

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

About W.A.C.E. The Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) is the premier organization for education and professional development for chamber executives and staff. W.A.C.E. now represents over 800 chamber professionals in 15 Western states and Canada.

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Upcoming Networking Events March Business After Hours

Business After Hours White Construction, Castle Rock EDC, & McKillip CPA

Wednesday, March 20 5pm to 7pm Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile P.C. January 16th

Speed Raceway

March 20th

Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile

March 27th

Bonaventure

April 17th

Sky Ridge Imaging Center

May TBA

Castle Rock Development

June 19th

Patriot Enterprises

July 24th

Legacy Hospice

August 21st

Sky Ridge Medical Center

September 18th

gopixel design studios

October TBA

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November 13th

Medved

December TBA

Sponsor this event!

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

18 South Wilcox Castle Rock, CO

March Business Over Breakfast

Thursday, March 14 7:30am to 9am ACME Brick 401 Prairie Hawk Drive Castle Rock, CO

Business Over Breakfast

February Business After Hours Was Postponed

NEW DATE: March 27th 5pm to 7pm Bonaventure 1855 Low Meadow Blvd Castle Rock, CO

March 14th

Acme Brick

April 4th

Firstbank of Douglas County

May 9th

Mobile Shredders

June 13th

H&M Transmission Free to Networking level & above $10 for Community Connection 8

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Chamber Exec says Farewell to the Chamber & Castle Rock It’s with a heavy heart and much gratitude that we say “Farewell & Good Luck” to a long time Chamber employee, Melissa Moroni. After 11 years at the Chamber, she has decided to pursue new opportunities and endeavors. We would like to wish her well and thank her for all her years of exceptional service and dedication to the Chamber.

Melissa Mor oni Vice Presid ent of Progra ms

Susan Beams will be taking over the Young Entrepreneurs Academy program, and Tammy Cratty will be the Chamber representative for the Leads Plus leads group.

RECOMMEND J OINING THE CHAMBER! EARN CHAMBER CASH! WHAT: Stewardship Program WHY: Re duce Your Membe rship Investment Cost

Good Luck Melissa, We Will Miss You!

WHO: This program acknowledges and awards Chamber members for Stewardship of the Chamber in the Castle Rock Community.

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

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

New Leadership for LDC Program You may recognize her from her association with the highly successful, Castle Rock WineFest, but her expertise's go far beyond event coordination.

Please join us in welcoming Carrie Buchan to the Chamber team. She will be taking over management of the Leadership Douglas County Program.

Award year with photo and article in the Busines s Voice. Credit can be ap plied to membershi p, event tickets, advertising, etc.

*Some restrictions apply

Carrie, a past graduate of Leadership Douglas County, brings years of knowledge and experience in communications, public relations, marketing management and strategic solutions to the program.

For more information about Leadership Douglas County visit http://castlerock.org/leadership.htm or to email Carrie at clbuchan.co@gmail.com.

F OR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM OR TO LEARN ABOUT ADVERTISING OPPRORTUNITIES, CALL THE CHAMBER AT 303-688-4597 10

You’re Invited to the Chamber’s Annual Banquet Derby Annual Banquet Derby Theme Thursday, April 25th 6pm to 9pm The Castle Rock Chamber cordially invites you to the Chamber’s Annual Banquet Derby the evening of April 25th. Guests will enjoy an elegant dinner, mint juleps and more! Be the first to hear the winners of our Annual Awards.

Don’t forget your favorite hat, there will be a contest! See you there!

NOTE: Prices will increase on April 11th to $69.00

Denver Marriott South Park Meadows 10345 Park Meadows Drive (Lone Tree) Tickets: $59 before April 10th Purchase Tickets at CastleRock.Org

Ribbon Cuttings, Celebrate Your Success Let us help you celebra te! Have you opened a new business, expanded at your current location, reloca ting, or celebrated a milestone anniversary? Let the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce help you share the good news!

The Emporium 200 Perry St. Greg & Becky Boman 303-660-5884 Retail

Flying Horse Ca tering/What’s For Dinner?

703 Wilcox Unit C Jim DeLay 303-688-4321 Caterers, Event Planning, Party Planning 11

Chamber Members Celebrating Anniversaries Ernest D. Bennett, D.D.S.

43 Years

Park Street - Jerry Street Storage

36 Years

Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile, P.C.

26 Years

VCA Douglas County Animal Hospital

26 Years

Hair Design Team

26 Years

White Construction Group

26 Years

Sam's Club #6634

19 Years

Castle Cafe

17 Years

High Tech Audio Systems, Inc.

17 Years

Porter Barrows

16 Years

Scott & Associates- Dispute Resolution Services

14 Years

Rockyard American Grill & Brewing Co.

14 Years

Sport Clips

12 Years

Calkins, Kramer, Grimshaw & Harring, P.C.

11 Years

Rock, The

11 Years

Nytech

11 Years

CP&D Companies, Inc.

11 Years

Old Stone Church Restaurant

8 Years

Pure Water Solutions, Inc.

8 Years

Signature Interiors

8 Years

Rey Cinocco - LPL Financial

6 Years

RE/MAX Professionals - Joan Pratt

6 Years

IMI Global

6 Years

Animal Care Center of Castle Pines

5 Years

Office Depot

2 Years

Murray, Carole-Representative House District 45

5 Years

Swager, Inc

2 Years

Peaks To Plains Construction

5 Years

Artcraft Signs

2 Years

Primrose School of Castle Rock

3 Years

Applebee's

2 Years

5280 Elevator, Inc.

3 Years

A Clean Living

1 Year

Facility Support Systems, Inc.

3 Years

Christ's Episcopal Church

1 Year

Outback Steakhouse

3 Years

Hideaway Bar & Grill

1 Year

Douglas Lumber

2 Years

Castle Rock Funeral & Cremation

1 Year

Coming together is a beginning Keeping together is progress.

Working together is success.

-Henry Ford

Thank You for your commitment and dedication to your Chamber!

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Young Professionals Social-March 6th The Castle Rock Young Professionals are having a social event and you are invited!

Networking Social at Stumpy’s 138 S. Wilcox Wednesday, March 6th 6pm-8pm Event is open to Chamber members and potential members of the Castle Rock Stars. The Castle Rock Stars is intended for young professionals aged 21 - 40, who live or work in the Castle Rock community. Castle Rock Stars offers great networking opportunities to help build your business practice, gain lasting friendships, and have fun at the same time! If you are interested in learning more contact Danknpp@gmail.com or visit http://www.castlerock-stars.org/

138 S. Wilcox Member Orientation!

Are you a new member, an existing member, haven’t seen the new Visitors Cent er or met the Chamber staff?

If the answer is yes, then mark your calendar for Thursday, April 11, 2013 to attend a Member Orientation! Plan to arrive about 7:45am at the Chamber to sign in and network as the orientation begins at 8:00am and completed about 9:30am.

Thursday, April 11th Membership Orientation 7:45am Be There!

Enjoy a cozy setting and a continental break fast while you meet other members and staff as well as hear a short presentation from each staff m em ber!

Em ail Joa nn e (joanne@castlerock.org) or call 303688-4597 to register now as seating is limited!

Bring your business cards—t here will be a drawing!

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 smarte r ways to increase employee productivity.

Chamber members can save on internet Service and Voice service!

For more information, contact Mark Pendergast of Comcast Business Class at 303-720-8090 or email markpendergast@cable.comcast.com

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

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Welcome New Members Collette Vacations

Typical Genius

Matt Greenwaldt

Brian Parker

(720) 224-1573

(303) 957-6500

collettevactions.com

5391 Suffolk Cir.

Travel Agen cies

Castle Rock, CO 80104

Chamber’s Annual Golf Tournament June 10, 2013

typicalgenius.com Duty To Act, LLC

Advertising/Graphic Design

Jimmy Graham dutytoact.com Self Defense •

Treat that special client to a day of golf and fun!

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Reward your star employee for outstanding performance!

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Gather your buddies and challenge a competitors business to a round of golf.

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Reward Yourself!

Just Do It!

Front Range Pilates & Massage (303) 550-7562 1189 S. Perry St. Suite 150 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Fitness, Massage Parts International, Inc. Brad Marker (303) 471-4337

Rockya rd 880 Ca stleton Road Castle Roc k 80109 303.814. 9273

NOW ACCEPTING SPONSORS! Be a Sponsor and get face-to-face with new customers & clients, before, during & after tourney!

Several levels to choose from.

Contact Wendy@CastleRock.org.

The day is sure to please all with many contests, freebies, and giveaways courtesy of Bubbles Liquor World and Colorado Beer, Liquor and Wine Distributors.

Details Coming Soon!

Save the Date, Registration will open soon, look for ecard with full details or visit www.CastleRock.org.

Questions? Call Wendy 303.688.4597.

Machine Parts

Restaurant of the Month

Title Spons or:

Join us for a great day of golf, networking with others, fabulous food, contests, prizes, and more! Not a golfer, join us for the after hours following tourney!

(720) 644-7552

Lori Swager

Red Hawk Ridge

Beverage Sponsor

The Pepsi Bott ling Company 3801 Brighton B oulevard Denver 80216

Storage Sponsor

Park Street /Jerry Stre et Storage 1500 N. Pa rk St reet Castle Roc k 80104 303.688.22 42 14

Special Webinar Presentation on March 13th

* *Only $2,999 when you Register & Pay your Deposit by April 15th!

SAVE $100 dollars!

And some meals.

Information Meeting March 14th a t 5:30pm at the Cha mber

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Business of the Month-Theatre of Dreams The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce recently announce d its February re cipie nt for Bus iness of the Month — T heatre of Dreams. This small Colorado "Theatre of Dreams" opened its doors in April of 2003 and is e ntering its 10th year of ope ration one of 4 venues of it's kind in the country. They feature world class magicians, mind readers, and talented variety artists from around the world at this intimate venue which plays to m ostly sold-out audie nces. These shows are appropria te for all ages who will find great enjoyment and me rrime nt in these captivating public performances. Holiday Parties or gathe rings of a ny kind are available a t the elegant T HEATRE OF DREAMS. Rental INCLUDES ENTERTAINMENT! Their shows will feature comedy and audience pa rticipation, presenting original materia l only performed by Dream Masterz; no typical routines found in most magic / illus ion s hows.

Joe and Carol are seasoned pe rformers and have won 3 world championships in magic and illusion. Joe and Carol were both full-time profess ional magicians before they formed the illusion team called "Dream Masterz" in 1991. From their own show at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, to sta rring on WORLD GREATEST SUPERMAGICIANS television SHOW, this award winning pair is SURE TO PLEASE! You get 2 magicians in this entertaining act! T hey also custom design effects for exe cutives to perform to enhance award banquets and meetings!

You can't miss their motivational presentation and team-building for corporations. Joe Givan & Carol Massie provide high calibe r ente rtainme nt for all who desire something fun, unique, & AMAZING! FAMILY SHOWS loaded with la ughter, amazement and FUN! Call (303) 660-6799 to book, Dream Maste rz Productions, Inc. Theatre of Dreams is locate d at 735 Pa rk Street. Congra tulations from the Castle Rock Chamber for being recognize d as an outstanding business and thank you for your support!

YEA! Is a groundbreaking and exciting afterschool program that transforms local high school stude nts into rea l, confident entrepre neur.

YEA! strengthens the community and the community streng thens 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 comm unities in which they live.

The enthusiasm and s uccess of the students are em powering for the entire community!

Sponsorships

Available

Contact Susan 3 03 -68 8 -45 97

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SBeams@castlerock.org.

YEA! Class Update We are coming down to the most e xciting time of the year for our YEA! Program. On April 2, 2013 our Young Entrepre neurs will be presenting their businesses to the investor panel. This is the moment when a ll their hard work will pay off by the receipt of investor’s seed money to get their businesses off the ground. Think Shark Tank meets American Idol. It will be a fun evening! T he top Entrepreneur from Castle Rock will be sent to New York to compete with 40 othe r students from across the country for the Saunders Scholarship. The Saunde rs Schola rship honors the top three Young Entre preneurs’ businesses in the country with a $30,000.00, $24,000.00 or $20,000.00 scholarship.

Thank You to All Our Sponsors for their generous support!

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Mark your calenda rs! Everyone is invited! The Investors Panel will take place in Castle View High School’s auditorium at 6:00pm on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Bring your Entrepreneurial spirit as well as your own young e ntre prene urs. We will begin taking applications for the 2013-2014 school year by the end of April 2013. We look forwarde d to a packed house. Call Susan Beams at the Chamber (303-688-4597) for more information.

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Town & County News & Events Douglas Land Conservancy achieved added credibility by receiving accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance.

"Gaining accreditation is a milestone for Douglas Land Conservancy,” said Richard Bangs, DLC Board President. “The adherence to Land Trust Alliance Standards and Practices and the months and months of preparing the accreditation application have made DLC a stronger and more viable organization now and for the long term,” Bangs said. “Having that seal of approval from the Accreditation Commission demonstrates that DLC operates under the most professional and demanding standards in the industry. We are very pleased to become part of the accredited team of land trusts that LTA guides to preserve our open spaces and natural wonders.” Read mo re here : h ttp://www .castlerock. or g/ chamber_news.htm Town Council finalizes ban of commercial marijuana operations in Town-Exercising local authority granted under Amendment 64, Town Council voted unanimously to ban commercial marijuana operations in Town. The ban covers commercial cultivation, manufacturing, testing and sale of the drug within Town limits. Read m o re at h tt p ://ww w .c ast le r oc k. or g/ chamber_news10.htm I-25 Travel Information Now Available on CDOT Mobile– The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) launched the I-25 corridor on CDOT Mobile, its free Smartphone mobile application. CDOT Mobile provides travelers with realtime information such as highway conditions and traffic information, allowing users to make better decisions about travel mode and route. Read m o re at h tt p ://ww w .c ast le r oc k. or g/ chamber_news6.htm Douglas County law enforcement agencies remind residents and businesses to sign up for CodeRED, emergency notifications-Douglas County law enforcement agencies remind residents and businesses to sign up for CodeRED, emergency notifications. Recent events involving multiple law enforcement agencies looking for suspects in residential neighborhoods highlight the importance of signing up for emergency notifi cat io ns .

Rea d m ore a t h tt p :// www.castlerock.org/chamber_news5.htm.

Arapahoe Community College will hostTax Help Colorado programArapahoe Community College will once again serve as a location for the Tax Help Colorado program in 2013, as announced by The Piton Foundation and the Colorado Community College System. ACC will facilitate Tax Help Clorado at its Littleton Campus (5900 S. Santa Fe Drive) on Mar. 1, 8 and 15, in Room A1540 (first floor of the Annex Building) from Noon – 3:00 p.m. on each of those Fridays. IRS-certified ACC students will prepare and e-file these tax returns. No appointment necessary. For more information about the Tax Help Colorado program, please visit www.piton.org or call 2-1-1.

Take the Mystery Out of Successful Gardening! Garden Classes Offered

by CALF & CSU Extension/Douglas County Colorado Master GardenersThe Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) and the CSU Extension/Douglas County Master Gardeners have teamed up this year to offer a series of gardening classes to guide you through the growing season. Classes will be held the second Saturday of each month (March through September) at CALF's Ag Barn located at Lowell Ranch, 3 miles south of Castle Rock (2330 S. I-25). The cost is $5 and includes breakfast (payable at the door). These classes provide gardeners with the opportunity to learn from experts in a classroom setting as well as then go out into one of CALF's garden to see and practice what they learned. View Class schedule and read more at http://www.extension.colostate.edu/ douglas.

DCECC Early Childhood Adventure Set for March 2nd at The Wildlife Experience, Parker, CO– The 3rd Annual Douglas County Early Childhood Council (DCECC) Early Childhood Adventure will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2013, from 9 am to 1 pm at The Wildlife Experience, 10035 South Peoria, in Parker. A $2 charge per person (children under age 3 are free) allows access to the early childhood event and The Wildlife Experience museum exhibits. Museum hours are: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except holidays. Museum exhibits on will include Iditarod Day, Ocean World, GPS Adventures and a 3-D Fuzzy Animals film. Early Childhood Adventure activities for kids will include an obstacle course, puppet shows, arts and crafts, a live animal demonstration from The Wildlife Experience and a special visit from the Chick-Fil-A Cow. In addition, a Community Resource Area will provide important information for families with young children in Douglas County. “Young children in Douglas County deserve the best learning opportunities that we can offer them.

DCECC strives to ensure that each young child in Douglas County is happy, safe and thriving,” said Nancy Burdic, Douglas County School District Early Childhood Department Coordinator and current chair of DCECC. “This high energy event is a great place for parents to discover all sorts of resources in our community that can assist in the many facets of parenting. Besides, it’s lots of fun, too!”

The Douglas County Early Childhood Council is one of 31 early childhood councils across the state of Colorado working together to strengthen services and supports for young children in our local communities. For more i n fo r m a t i o n , vi s i t w w w . d c e a r l yc h i l d h o o d . o r g or www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

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Members in the News Communities Bound Announces Launch of Local Community Website in Castle Rock The publisher of The Connection, Communicator, Villager and Pradera community newsletters, Cindy Welch, is the new owner of www.castlerockbound.net.

The new Colorado community website is designed to provide a platform for local information, discussion and unique access to the local business community. This exciting new site is free for members and allows them to discuss a wide variety of topics as well as find updates on local events, news, weather and traffic unique to the Castle Rock area. Read more at http://www.castlerock.org/news.htm Castle Rock Goes Social with their very own social network -"Our goal is to help the community stay connected and have a great social experience," said Golden Goodwin, goSocial Communities founder and CEO. With launching Castle Rock and Larkspur's very own social network goSocialCastleRock.com residents, business owners and future residents can easily become united, informed, and up to date with the happenings that surround them. goSocialCastleRock's community site is very similar to the ever popular Facebook with the extra perks of the "Marketplace", which appears to be a community based classifieds. "Business Directory" where businesses in the community are listed and "Daily Deals" where local businesses offer a special daily deal. Read more at http://www.castlerock.org/news.htm The Goddard School® Announces $10K Scholarship Interested Castle Rock applicants are encouraged to apply by March 27. The Goddard School® is now accepting applications for the 2013 Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship (AAMMS).

The $10,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a junior or senior high school student who graduated from The Goddard School’s Pre-K or Kindergarten program.

Read more http://www.castlerock.org/ news.htm

Local Navy SEAL launches Professional Defense Business in Castle RockDuty To Act, LLC., Professional Protective Solutions, offers the best real world training available anywhere. Training is primarily tailored to the needs of the American family addressing the very real threats of today. Courses are available in unarmed defense skills, firearms safety and integration, as well as tactical training for church/school/corp./ and Law Enforcement security teams. DTA’s president is a veteran U.S. Navy SEAL and has been a professional instructor for the nation’s elite for over 10 years. Read more http:// www.castlerock.org/news.htm and to learn more visit www.dutytoact.com , or by emailing info@dutytoact.com, or by calling 720-644-7552.

Meet new customers, promote your business and have a great night out at the CVHS Academic Booster Club’s Shamrock Shindig on Saturday, March 16th at Cielo Event Center. Tickets include Irish dinner, drinks, auctions, DJ & more. Chamber Members may donate products or gift certificates and place coupons/fliers at the Shindig’s “SaberCat Fave’s Recommended Businesses Table,” (restrictions apply.) Contact Julie at CastleViewABC@gmail.com to donate auction items or place coupons or fliers. Tickets and more information: www.CastleViewABC.org.

The Meadows Easter EGGstravaganza March 23, 2013, 1-3 p.m.- The Meadows at Historic Castle Rock TM, a master-planned community south of Denver, has announced details regarding their annual Easter EGGstravaganza, an outdoor egg hunt featuring over 30,000 stuffed Easter Eggs. This annual Spring celebration will take place at beautiful Butterfield Park in The Meadows from 1:00-3:00 p.m. and will open to the public as it has been for many years. This event is held with no cost to attendees and is a family favorite of those who have come or volunteered in the past. All costs to hold the event are covered by sponsorship from The Meadows homeowners associations and local businesses, such as Prep-Rite Coatings and Contractors, LLC. Read more at http://www.castlerock.org/chamber_news8.htm The Castle Rock Orchestra presents “The British Isles,” featuring music from England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. The orchestra will be performing familiar British favorites as well as folk song arrangements by Gustav Holst and Ralph Vaughan Williams. The performance will include Colorado Bagpiper Ben Holmes and Colorado Symphony Orchestra Organist Kenrick Mervine.

The performance is 3pm Sunday March 3rd, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church of Castle Rock, 1200 South Street. A donation of $5 per person or $20 a family is suggested. For more information visit www.CastleRockOrchestra.org MW GOLDEN CONSTRUCTORS Welcomes New Project Superintendent.

Kevin Harned recently joined MW GOLDEN CONSTRUCTORS (MWGC), Castle Rock, Colo., in the role of project superintendent. He will serve on the MWGC team for the Clyde Miller Elementary School project for Aurora Public Schools, breaking ground in May. Harned has a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from Colorado State University, where he was a member of the Dean’s List and National Honor Society. His previous professional experience includes estimating work for Kroger’s Facility Engineering and construction labor for Habitat for Humanity. Read more at http:// www.castlerock.org/news.htm 18

Creating Community Leaders Leadership Douglas County February’s Topics: Education and Social Services

Leadership Skill on this topic.

Speakers:

As lunchtime arrived, in keeping with the spirit of the ir role as learners, class participants were served “school lunch.” While the dined on the student menu of the day of salad, chicken chili, cornbread, kiwi, blueberries and smoothies, Joe Chandler, Director of the ACE Program at Highlands Ranch High School, presented information on the Alternative Cooperative Education program, which was recognized as the ACE premier program in the state of Colorado for the 2012-13 school year! ACE is the only Career and Technical Education program designed specifically for high-risk and special populations students that addresses individualized and transition needs. Current data shows that 92.5% of ACE students are employed or continuing their education—ACE students are successful!

Karmen S mith, Pr incipal, Mesa Middle School Jordi Owens, Direct or, IB Middle Sch ool Years Program Joe Chandler – ACE Prog ram D irector, High lands Ranch High Sch ool Elizabeth Celan ia-Fa gen – D CSD Super intendent of Schools Dan McMinime e— Assistant Super intendent, Secondary Education Jamie La Rue – Director , D ouglas County Libra ries Barbara Drake-Human Service s Dir. & De puty County Mana ger, D C Perry Boydstun— Cont racts Coordinator, D C Hu man Serv ices Marsha Alston —Manag er, D C Youth Init iative Jennifer Wa lke r—D irector, W omen’s Cr isis and Fa mily Outreach Ctr Joe Roos—Philanthr opy Manage r, D ougla s/Elbert Task Force Jennifer Eby —Manager, Community & Re source Service s, D C

It was back to school, Douglas County style, on February 6, as participants slipped into their seats as students; this time, beginning their day at Mesa Middle School in Castle Rock, which was recently authorized as an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (MYP) World School. Principal Karmen Smith, along with IB Director Jordi Owens, kicked off the day proudly explaining the efforts, dedication and hard work of their team over the past five years in developing curriculum and standards that led to the ultimate recognition of the program. This beautiful school opened in 2008 and contains nine team areas and additional flex rooms to meet the higher technology and foreign language needs of the IB program. The Leadership participants experienced some unfamiliar sights and sounds in classrooms, including students doing math problems, singing and effortlessly reciting poetry in Chinese! Many other examples of an integrated learning approach for a globalized world were in abundance in classrooms and on walls throughout the building.

Following the tour, the morning continued with Dr. Elizabeth Celania-Fagen, Douglas County School District (DCSD) Superintendent, discussing the three major efforts of DCSD: School Choice, a World Class Education and System Performance. Dr. CelaniaFagen gave an overview of the history of Choice in the District, as well as the current emphasis on providing a World Class Education while re inventing American education for today’s digital learner. Pe rformance-based compensation, while not a new concept in Douglas County, has been revised in the form of a new tool, called CITE. Mr. Dan McMinimee, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education, continued the presentation and elaborated on the new hiring practice of using market-based pay bands to bring new teachers into the system along, with the integration of assessments and evaluations (CITE). He also spoke about school safety measures and an important Higher Ed connection with Arapahoe Community College that is available to DC secondary school students, offering families the potential to reduce college costs through concurrent enrollments and dual credit.

Director of Douglas County Libra ries Jamie LaRue offered his perspective, as an experienced parent and community leader, on additional educational choices available to DCSD students including charter schools and homeschool options. He pointed out that access to different learning environments and models he lps parents meet their educational goals for their children. Jamie also returned later in the day and challenged the class on “Thinking About Your Thinking,” as he navigated the class through its

The afternoon session focused on Social Services available in Douglas County and the recurrent theme was collaboration.

These services are organized through the provision of available federal and state funding, in addition to relying on the resources of non-profits, the faith community and partne rs to work together to avoid duplication of services. All panel participants were in agreement that without each other, and a host of volunteers and connections, Douglas County non-profits would not be as effective as they are, in serving the tens of thousands in need within our county. Represented on the panel were s taff members of Douglas County, DC Human Services, Women’s Crisis and Family Center, Douglas/Elbert Task Force and DC Youth Initiative. The commitment of the panelists to those they serve, and why they do what they do, was palpable. Students ended the day as a client, during a mock exercise, accessing services from the various county agencies.

Class Planners: Julie Britti, Felice Entratte r, Brooke Hengst, Leslie Good, Class of 2012 Leadership Douglas County helps emerging and recognized leaders expand their skills, enhance their knowledge of local and state issues, and increase their effectiv eness, while leveraging their individual passion to have a positiv e impact on their community.

For more information on the Leadership Douglas County program, please contact Carrie Buchan at (303) 688-4597 or email :clbuchan.co@gmail.com. Applications for the 2013-2014 class will be available soon.

LDC is only possible through the support of our generous partners.

Patron Sponsors: The City of Lone Tree, Douglas County Government and BreakThroughs, Inc. Program Sponsors: Black Hills Energy, Cherokee Ranch and Castle Foundation, Douglas County Libraries, FirstBank of Douglas County, Highlands Ranch Metro District, Town of Castle Rock, Wells Fargo Bank; and the Chambers of Commerce of: Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and Parker.

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Did You Know?

Upcoming Signature Events Chamber’s Annual Banquet-April 25, 2013 A night of recognition for the Chamber Boa rd of Directors, Bus iness Pe rson, Volunteer a nd Citizen of the Year , and Ambassador of the Year a re also honored. This celebration is Thursday evening, April 25, at the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows and all Chamber membe rs are invited. Call 303-688-4597 or go to www.castle rock.org

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

Submit all press releases or company announcements to Melissa Mares at mmares@castlerock.org by the 15th of the month to be included in the following month’s issue. Take advantage of this opportunity to reach fellow chamber members. *Some Restrictions apply.

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

Chamber’s Annual Golf Tournament-June 10, 2013 Enjoy of day of golf while networking with othe rs. This friendly compe tition will include contest holes, fabulous prizes, vendor and distributor giveaways and more. Be a Sponsor and get face to face with potential clients! This tournament will sell out, so regis ter today at www.castlerock.org.

Save these 2013 Event Dates: 10th Annual Castle Rock WineFest-July 20, 2013 Douglas County Fair Parade-August 10, 2013 Colorado Artfest at Castle Rock-September 7 & 8, 2013 Chamber Trip to Ireland-Sept. 21-29, 2013

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