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SERVING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY SINCE 1955 • REPRESENTING 15,889 MEMBER EMPLOYEES • JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015
"Get Connected to the Region’s Best Business Network"
Colorado’s Broad Economic Expansion To Cont. Highlights What Are You Thankful for? P.3
DCBA Legislative Agenda P. 4
New Worksite Wellness Program P.6
Healthy Living Expo P.9
Business Training Calendar P.11
Membership Orientation P. 15
Ambassador of the Year P. 16
Women of Influence Luncheon P.19
Chamber Program Overview P. 23
Your
Chamber
Promoting the
Community. Read more pg. 9
It’s Time to
With 2014 marking Colorado’s highest employment growth since the start of the 21st century, the state will con"nue to expand in 2015, adding a vari-ety of jobs in almost every business sector, according to economist Richard Wobbekind of the University of Colorado Boulder’s Leeds School of Business. The comprehensive outlook report for 2015 features forecasts and trends for 13 business sectors prepared by more than 100 key business, government and industry professionals. Read more at h/p://"nyurl.com/mn7s9kp or To view the en"re economic outlook for Colorado in 2015 Visit www.leeds.colorado.edu/BRD.
Celebrating 60 years of serving our community!
Business Voice New sletter ~ J anuary / February 2015 ~ 2
CONGRATULATIONS VALUED CHAMBER MEMBER YOU’VE EARNED AN ONLINE TRAINING COURSE,
VALUED UP TO $300. TO GET YOUR FREE COURSE: 1. Create a free Coggno account at h/p://coggno.com/
account/signup. Browse our Chamber Online Trainings at h/p://www.castlerockeg.com/online.htm#/documents for a course you’d like to take.
2. Send the following 5 items to kat@coggno.com. Coggno Username, Par"cipants Name, Par"cipants Email, Course Title, be sure to reference Castle Rock Chamber of Com-merce.
3. A Coggno representa"ve will send you a coupon to get your free course.
It’s That Simple, What Are You Wai*ng For?
Try it Today!
2014 Board of Directors Castle Rock Chamber Staff Executive Committee Mike Tafoya, Chairman Portocol Business Strategies Elyse McNulty, Chair-Elect Kaiser Permanente John Cona, Treasurer ACME Brick Aaron Fort, Treasurer-Elect Eakins Fort Company P.C. Michael Likens, Immediate Past Chair gopixel Design Studios Directors Todd Folkenberg Castle Rock Adventist Hospital Brooke Fox Colorado Agriculture Leadership Foundation(C.A.L.F.) Jill Garber Arapahoe Community College Golden Goodwin gosocial Douglas County Bernie Greenberg Kokish & Goldmanis, P.C. Nadine Kirk RE/MAX Alliance John Manka 1Stop Tire & Auto Andrea Nyquist Outlets at Castle Rock Linda Watson Sky Ridge Medical Center Tom Waymire Castle Rock Bank David Zwerenz Firstbank of Douglas County Ex Officio Mayor Paul Donahue –Town of Castle Rock Frank Gray, President/CEO - Castle Rock EDC Sally Misare, Town Clerk –Town of Castle Rock Pam Ridler, President & CEO-Chamber
Pam Ridler President& CEO Pam@castlerock.org Melissa Mares Director of Communications MMares@castlerock.org John Woodrick Event Manager John@castlerock.org Sonia Waugh Visitor Center Coordinator Sonia@castlerock.org
Alicia Early Membership Development Dir. Alicia@castlerock.org Alyson Scatton Membership Investment Rep. Alyson@castlerock.org Carrie Buchan LDC and YEA! Program Mgr CLBuchan.co@gmail.com Judy Woodley CREG Program Mgr Judy@castlerock.org
Saturday, February 7, 2015 Douglas County Events Center
9:00 am to 3:00 pm www.ColoradoHealthyLivingExpo.com
More details on page 9
Featured Event
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What are you thankful for? Being thankful is something I try to prac"ce every day, but this "me of year it’s top of mind for most of us. With even just a li/le reflec"on, we should realize what’s important to our lives. At the top of my list:
1. My family which includes six beau"ful grandchildren, my faith and good health. Due to this last year of having numerous family members who are experiencing major illnesses; I believe we can’t take our good health lightly and we must have compassion for those who are suffering.
2. Freedom, being an American—our na"on may be divided on many issues and may not be perfect, but what place is? I believe the area that we must be unit-ed is in support of our military, police, firefighters and rescue teams. They are our true heroes.
3. Free enterprise and the entrepreneurial spirit—Individuals who take risk and demonstrate innova-"on deserve the credit for drama"cally improving our economy. It’s great to see how Castle Rock and Colorado has bounced back from the recession. If there is a silver lining to hard economic "mes it’s a greater apprecia"on when things are going well. During our holiday season it was won-derful to see the ac"vity throughout Castle Rock, I hope that ac"vity turns into financial success for our local businesses.
4. Business people throughout Douglas County—it’s our pleasure at the Chamber to work closely with these professionals every single day. I truly believe it’s proven "me and "me again those who give of themselves will receive a general sense of prosperity and contentment in their future.
5. Chamber and community volunteers—Similar to the item above, we get to work a long side with the best and brightest people in our community and they exemplify selfless and outstanding lead-ership. We see them contribute their knowledge and skills to our community by providing their guidance to Chamber programs and local events. Thank you all.
6. Chamber staff—As I begin my 17th year as the Castle Rock Chamber’s CEO, this is the strongest group of dedicated and knowledgeable individuals I’ve had the pleasure of working with. I’m thankful to work with them all.
7. Last but not least, I’m thankful for you and your decision to be a part of our business community and your investment in your Chamber.
I wish you and your family a blessed and prosperous New Year.
CEO Focus
Pam Ridler, CCE Castle Rock Chamber President/CEO
Chamber says Farewell to a veteran staffer It is with a heavy heart that we must say goodbye and farewell to our long-
"me staff member, Tammy (Cra/y) Hernandez. As the chamber’s Office
Administrator, she has been part of the chamber family for nearly ten years.
In 2014, changes came aplenty for Tammy with a new husband and a new
baby; and 2015 will bring her a new place to call home. Tammy and her
husband Tony are reloca"ng their family to Russellville, Arkansas where new opportuni"es and tons of family are eagerly awai"ng their arrival.
We wish Tammy, Tony, Kayla, Kirsten, and Gabriel much luck and send them
on their way with our love and well wishes for health and happiness in all of
their new endeavors.
CHAMBER’S NOW HIRING: The Chamber is now accep"ng resumes to fill our open posi"on. Please view
job descrip"on at h/p://www.castlerock.org/jobs.htm.
Business Voice New sletter ~ J anuary / February 2015 ~ 4
Your Chamber Partners to Lead and Influence Legislative The Douglas County Business Alliance (DCBA) is a coali"on of business organiza"ons with a mission to provide a single voice for the Douglas County business community. Focused Issues: * Transporta"on * Water * Business-Friendly Public Policy * Educa"on * Tax Policy * Sustainable Development The Douglas County Business Alliance is comprised of representa"ves from the following organiza"ons: ~Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce (Founding Partner) ~Castle Rock Economic Development Council ~Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce ~Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce ~Lone Tree Chamber of Commerce ~Northwest Douglas County Economic Development Council ~Parker Chamber of Commerce ~South Metro Denver Chamber Join us and learn more about what the DCBA and the Castle Rock Chamber are doing to promote a unified effort of certain Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development Councils to lead and influence state and federal policy, legisla"on, and regula"on to create and/or enhance a posi"ve business climate for the business community of Douglas County. Ques"ons, Contact Pam Ridler at 303.688.4597 or email pam@castlerock.org.
Upcoming Events
Pre Legisla*ve Session Kick-off
January 6th, 2015 7:30am- 9:30am
Sky Ridge Medical Center (10101 RidgeGate Pkwy. Lone Tree, CO 80124)
Morning at the Capitol
March 11th, 2015 7:30am – 10:00am
State Capitol
(200 E. Colfax. Denver, CO 80203)
Post Session Wrap-up May 15, 2015
7:30am– 9:30am PACE Center
(20000 Pikes Peak Ave. Parker, CO 80138) These Events Are:
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC RSVP to jvanderburg@capstonegroupllc.com
DCBA—2015 Legisla*ve Forecast The latest projec"ons for the state’s General Fund revenue for FY 2014-15 are 1.3 percent, or $127.0 million, higher compared with the September 2014 forecast. Projec"ons for FY 2015-16 are 0.5 percent, or $53.6 million, higher compared with September. Read more h/p://www.castlerock.org/dcba_legisla"ve.htm Focus Colorado: Economic And Revenue Forecast ~Colorado Legisla"ve Council Staff Economics Sec"on View here h/p://www.castlerock.org/pdf/new%2014DecForecast.pdf
Impact of December 2014 Legisla*ve Council Staff Forecast on School Finance Funding View here h/p://www.castlerock.org/pdf/Impact%20of%20Legisla"ve%20Council%20Staff%20Forecast%20onSchool%20Finance%202014.pdf
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Executive Level Arapahoe Community College Douglas County Libraries Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile, P.C. gopixel design studios, inc. Kaiser Permanente MedVed Autoplex Castle Rock Mywedding.com Olinger Dignity Memorial One Clear Choice Garage Doors Plumbline Services, Inc. Portocol Bus iness Strategies Red Earth Construc"on Renewal By Andersen Sky Beam High Speed Internet Tractor Supply Co. Wal-mart Wells Fargo Bank
Premier Level
Entrepreneur Level
President Level
Business Voice New sletter ~ J anuary / February 2015 ~ 6
Chamber Selected To Partner on Statewide Worksite Wellness Initiative Douglas County Employers Receive Free Worksite Wellness Advising and Funding
Health Links announces funding expansion for Douglas County
December 15, 2014 – Health Links™ has launched a campaign to bring worksite wellness to Douglas County businesses. Free technical advising and resources are available to companies of all sizes. Addi"onally, a total of $100,000 has been allocated to assist small busi-nesses (<50 employees) with seed funding. Health Links™, a statewide public health ini"a"ve, has partnered with the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce and Tri-County Health Department to form a coali"on of local employers. The group meets monthly at the Chamber to learn about wellness tools and programs that are available to local employers. “We believe that working together around a common vision will create the most change in our community.” Says Pam Ridler, President and CEO of the Chamber. “We are excited to work with Health LinksTM because their program is a valuable resource to help businesses keep their employees healthy, increasing their produc-"vity and helping with their bo/om line. This is truly a partnership and Castle Rock is the beneficiary.” The Chamber’s worksite wellness coali"on welcomes employers from all sectors. The group’s founding em-ployers include Flying Horse Catering, My Wed-ding.com, Douglas County Libraries, St. Francis of Assisi Church, and Rockyard American Grill. Employers of all sizes are invited to register with Health Links™. The major components of the program include free technical advising and Healthy Business Cer"fica-"on. Small businesses (<50 employees) are also eligi-ble for seed funding up to $1,000 to help them kick-start an employee wellness program. Businesses that already have a wellness and safety pro-gram are invited to apply for Healthy Business Cer"fi-ca"on which allows them to get recognized as a cham-pion of wellness in their community. “We have learned through local focus groups that busi-ness owners care about the health of their employees,” reports Michele Haugh, Worksite Wellness Coordinator for Tri-County Health Department. “Employers see first-hand the correla"on between employee wellness and produc"vity. However, most feel powerless, believing a worksite wellness program would be cost prohibi-"ve.” According to Michele, however, “Employers who register with Health Links and par"cipate in the Cham-ber’s worksite wellness coali"on are pleasantly
surprised when they learn how easy and affordable a worksite wellness program can be.” You can join Health Links today by visi"ng healthlinks-colorado.org. To get involved with the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce’s worksite wellness coali"on, contact either Pam Ridler at the Chamber: Pam@CastleRock.org (303-688-4597) or Michele Haugh at Tri-County Health Department: mhaugh@tchd.org (720-200-1518).
# # # Health Links™ is a nonprofit ini"a"ve from the Center
for Worker Health and Environment, within the Colora-do School of Public Health, a collabora"on of the Uni-versity of Colorado, Colorado State University and the
University of Northern Colorado. Health Links™ is made possible through a start-up grant from Pinnacol Assurance and funding from the Centers for Disease
Control and Preven"on (CDC), the Na"onal Ins"tute for Occupa"onal Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Hollis
Family Trust.
For more informa"on, visit www.healthlinkscolorado.org or contact
Michelle Haan, Program Manager, at Michelle.Haan@healthlinkscolorado.org.
DONATIONS CAN BE MADE ONLINE www.CastleRock.org
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Monday 5th • YEA! (Castle View High School) @ 5:00 pm Tuesday 6th • Free Business Consulta"on (Chamber) • Douglas County Business Alliance Pre-Session Kick-off (Sky Ridge Medical) @ 7:30 am Wednesday 7th • Leads Referral (Castle Cafe) @ 11:30 am • Southern Colorado Business Partnership
(Colorado Springs) @ 2:00 pm Thursday 8th • Leadership Douglas County Steering Mee"ng
(Chamber) 7:30 am Monday 12th • YEA! (Castle View High School) @ 5:00 pm Tuesday 13th • Free Business Consulta"on (Chamber) • The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am • Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am • Castle Rock Economic Partnership (EDC) @ 3:00 pm Wednesday 14th • Douglas County Business Alliance board
(Developmental Pathways) @ 7:30 am • Ambassadors Exec Commi/ee Mee"ng (Chamber)
@ 11:00 am • Ambassadors Mee"ng (Chamber) @ 12:00 pm • Ambassador Training (Chamber) @ 1:00 pm • Holiday Decora"ng Taskforce (Chamber) @ 4:00 pm Thursday 15th • Business Over Breakfast– Primrose School (5885
New Abbey Lane) @ 7:30 am • eXcelerate – Team Building for Success (Chamber) @ 5:00 pm Monday 19th • YEA! (Castle View High School) @ 5:00 pm Tuesday 20th • Government Issues Commi/ee (Chamber)
@ 7:30 am • Free Business Consulta"on (Chamber) • Third Tech Tuesday (Chamber) @ 9:00 am Wednesday 21st • Community Leadership (Chamber) @ 11:30 am • Leads Referral (Castle Cafe) @ 11:30 am Thursday 22nd • Castle Rock Economic Gardening (Chamber)
1:15 pm
Friday 23rd • 2015 Board Retreat (PS Miller Library) @ 8:00 am Monday 26th • YEA! (Castle View High School) @ 5:00 pm Tuesday 27th • Free Business Consulta"on (Chamber) • The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am • Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am • Southern Colorado Business Partnership (Colorado
Springs) @ 2:00 pm Wednesday 28th • Douglas County Business Alliance Board
(Developmental Pathways) @ 7:30 am • Community Marke"ng Commi/ee Mee"ng
(Chamber) @ 3:00 pm Thursday 29th • Membership Orienta"on (Chamber) @ 7:30 am • Biz Builder Lunch N Learn The Perils and Pains of
Personnel Performance Problems (Chamber) @ 11:00 am
• A Night at Gabriel’s VIP Event -Invita�on Only *Events are subject to change, view online calendar for up to date list of events. www.CastleRock.org
Calendar of Events– January
Save the Dates
Thursday, January 15th
Business Over Breakfast—Primrose School
eXcelerate Training Chamber
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Tuesday, January 20th Third Tech Tuesday
Chamber 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Thursday, January 29th
Membership Orienta"on Chamber
7:30 am to 9:00 am
Biz Builder Lunch N Learn Chamber
Business Voice New sletter ~ J anuary / February 2015 ~ 8
Save the Dates
Saturday, February 7th Colorado Healthy Living Expo
Douglas County Events Center
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Tuesday, February 17th Third Tech Tuesday
Chamber 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Wednesday, February 18th
Business A]er Hours Loca�on to be confirmed
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Thursday, February 19th eXcelerate Training
Chamber 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Wednesday, February 25th
Women of Influence Luncheon Loca�on To Be Confirmed
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Monday 2nd • YEA! (Castle View High School) @ 5:00 pm Tuesday 3rd • Free Business Consulta"on (Chamber) • Government Issues Commi/ee Mee"ng (Chamber)
@ 7:30 am Wednesday 4th • Leads Referral (Castle Cafe) @ 11:30 am • Southern Colorado Business Partnership (Colorado
Springs) @ 2:00 pm Saturday 7th • Colorado Healthy Living Expo (Douglas County
Events Center) @ 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday 9th • YEA! (Castle View High School) @ 5:00 pm • YEA! CEO Panel (Castle View High School) Tuesday 10th • Free Business Consulta"on (Chamber) • The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am • Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am • Castle Rock Economic Partnership (EDC) @3:00 pm Wednesday 11th • Douglas County Business Alliance (Development
Pathways) @ 7:30 am • Ambassadors Exec Commi/ee Mee"ng (Chamber)
@ 11:00 am • Ambassadors Mee"ng (Chamber) @ 12:00 pm Thursday 12th • Leadership Douglas County Steering Mee"ng
(Chamber) 7:30 am • Biz Builder Lunch N Learn Maximizing the benefits
of Constant Contact (Chamber) @ 11:00 am Monday 16th • YEA! (Castle View High School) @ 5:00 pm Tuesday 17th • Free Business Consulta"on (Chamber) • Third Tech Tuesday (Chamber) @9:00 am • Government Issues Commi/ee Mee"ng (Chamber)
@ 7:30 am Wednesday 18th • Community Leadership (Chamber) @ 11:30 am • Leads Referral (Castle Cafe) @ 11:30 am • Business A]er Hours (TBC) @ 5:00 pm Thursday 19th • eXcelerate –Leadership for Success, Building a
Leadership Culture (Chamber) @ 5:00 pm
Monday 23rd • YEA! (Castle View High School) @ 5:00 pm Tuesday 24th • Free Business Consulta"on (Chamber) • The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am • Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am • Southern Colorado Business Partnership (Colorado
Springs) @ 2:00 pm Wednesday 25th • Women of Influence (TBD) @ 11:30 am • Community Marke"ng Commi/ee Mee"ng
(Chamber) @ 3:00 pm Thursday 26th • Board of Directors Mee"ng (Chamber) @ 11:30 • Ribbon Cu^ng (Peak Performance) @ 12:00 pm *Events are subject to change, view online calendar for up to date list of events. www.CastleRock.org
Calendar of Events– February—
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Get your booth now, limited available. Contact John@castlerock.org or call 303.688.4597.
Business Voice New sletter ~ J anuary / February 2015 ~ 10
Upcoming Engagement Events
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
Alicia@CastleRock.org Alyson@CastleRock.org John@CastleRock.org
The policy for Chamber Leads is to have one representative per business per group. Chamber staff maintains a regularly updated waiting list.
Please contact the staff liaison from preferred group at 303-688-4597 to check availability.
Free to all Chamber members. Guests must have a pass.
Time: 7:30 am to 9 am. Register at www.CastleRock.org
Thursday, January 15, 2015 7:30am to 9am
5885 New Abbey Lane Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 663-0333
Business After Hours Events are typically the 3rd Wednesday of
each month. Mark Your Calendars accordingly and stay tuned for event location
notifications.
One Pass for Networking level, free to Ascent level & above. $10 for Community Connec"on.
Guests must have a pass. Time: 5pm-7pm Register at www.CastleRock.org
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Business Voice New sletter ~ J anuary / February 2015 ~ 12
Storage Sponsor
Park Street/Jerry Street Storage
1500 N. Park Street Castle Rock, CO
303.688.2242
January & February Trainings
Beverage Sponsor
The Pepsi Bo/ling Company
3801 Brighton Boulevard
Denver, CO 80216
Instagram for Business (January 20, 2015: 9-10a) So you think Instagram is just for making pre/y pic-tures? Think again. Instagram is mobile and allows for photo-sharing, video-sharing, and social networking that enables its users to share on a variety of social networking pla_orms, for example, Facebook. It engages community and is a beau"ful visual medium that is elegantly simple in its design. Your brand's story needs to be in this crea"ve and inspiring environment. Pre-Requisites • Instagram Business Page • Bring Your Mobile Phone o Need to have Instagram App Installed o Need to have Instagram Page Setup What You Will Learn • Checklist to ensure profile is op"mized • Following influencers • Crea"ng a strategy to “tell your story” using
images o Types of pictures o Types of videos o Using effec"ve keywords in descrip"ons o Crea"ng and using hashtags o Sharing on other social sites • Top 10 reasons to use Instagram for Business
INSRUCTOR: Dr. Michelle Post, Reach Your Poten"al—www.reachyourpoten"al.guru FREE TO CHAMBER MEMBERS; $10 PP FOR NON CHAMBER MEMBERS. REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.CASTLEROCK.ORG
How to Use Your Google+ Business Page For Success (February 17, 2015: 9a-12p) So no one you know is on GooglePlus? Well that means this is the best "me for you to get in and start building a presence. Sign up for this intensive 3-hour course and you will get a jump on your compe"tors! Circles, Hangouts... find out what they mean and how they can help market your brand and build your business. Pre-Requisites • Google+ Personal Page • Google+ Business Page • Bring Your Own Device o Need to have Internet connec"on o Need to access your Google+ Business Page What You Will Learn • Seeing is believing – Understanding G+ by seeing its
Informa"on Architecture • Using a checklist to ensure account is op"mized o Keyword op"mized o Right graphics o Strong About o Linking to Website o Linking to Other Social Media Pla_orms o Vanity URL • Crea"ng Circles of influence • Using Circles for Compe""ve Intelligence • Joining & par"cipa"ng in Communi"es • Pos"ng: What, when, why, how and to who • Building a G+ strategy with content, pos"ng, and
engagement calendar
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eXcelerate Business Program Team Building for Success— Building a Communication Culture January 15, 2015 Castle Rock Chamber 5pm-8pm Successful leaders and CEOs will almost always give their teams all the credit for the success. Effec"ve leaders know they cannot succeed without a rock solid team, but most business own-ers struggle to build effec"ve and produc"ve teams. Uncover the key building blocks needed to build a dynamic and produc"ve team. In this workshop your will learn: *How to improve company morale *Effec"ve communica"on and delega"on methods *To build func"onal workflow models *Create buy-in from everyone on the team Teamwork is the founda"on of every growing and successful business. You cannot succeed without the one another, so why not learn to leverage our greatest resource-our people. Mike Tafoya will bring this ever changing topic of teamwork to life in this impac_ul workshop. Come prepared to build your Team for Success. $30 per person, Value: $275. Leadership For Success-Building a Leadership Culture February, 19, 2015 Castle Rock Chamber 5pm-8pm Culture is at the heart and soul of every business and organiza"on. Business Culture is how we live and act every day when people are not looking. It reflects who we are and what we stand for. What is the difference between a vision and a mission statement? How do successful companies build a culture by systema"zing vision, values and mission? Mike Tafoya will help you discover the answers to these and related essen"al ques"ons...answers you can apply to your unique situa"on. Learn how successful companies leverage the power of a well-defined culture. Create the best work environment for highly produc"ve, mo"vated and inspired people. Immediately begin to take steps that will transform your business culture and build your organiza"on into a powerhouse. Our leadership culture workshop covers these cri"cal steps: • Inspire and mo"vate people by connec"ng to the vision and purpose • Crea"ng ac"onable core values and key messaging • Wri"ng an effec"ve mission that defines your business Your culture is your brand whether you want it to be or not! Does your culture represent your fundamental beliefs and dreams? Are you personally crea"ng the culture in your company? If not, you are not leading as you should be and you are missing a tremendous opportunity. Companies that build strong business cultures are more successful and more produc"ve. From the top down, team members know why they are in business and how to direct this purpose into ac"on. Get inspired, get mo*vated and begin taking construc*ve ac*on in this high powered leadership workshop! $30 per person, Value: $275.
Mike Tafoya Business Strategist & CEO Coach
Portocol Business Strategies
Register Now Seating is Limited www.CastleRock.org
Business Voice New sletter ~ J anuary / February 2015 ~ 14
Business Start-Ups
Developing a Business Plan
Marketing & Sales
Activities
Accounting and Tax Issues
Securing Financing
Business Organization
Managing Business Growth
eXcelerate Business
Program
Access to Local Expertise
Database & GIS
Research
Program is Sponsored By:
Learn More and Register:
www.CastleRockEG.com
The Perils and Pain of Personnel Performance
Problems Thursday, January 29, 2015
11a-1p
Maximizing the Benefits of Constant Contact
Thursday, February 12, 2015 11a-1p
Free To Chamber Members $25 pp for Non Members
Register Now at
www.CastleRock.org Sea*ng is Limited
Grow Your Business with the Castle Rock Economic Gardeners (CREG) Chamber Offers Free Business Assistance Sign Up Today! Through the partnership of the Chamber and the Senior Core of Re"red Execu"ves (SCORE), we can help YOU keep your business on course or successfully help you launch a new venture by providing FREE consulta"ons with industry experts. In 2013-14 the Chamber helped over 300 businesses, what are you wai"ng for? Schedule appointments for a consulta*on with an expert regarding the following:
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For the last seventeen years, I have worked as a Real Estate Assistant in the community alongside my husband, Tom Calhoun, who is a realtor with RE/MAX Alliance.
I joined the Chamber in June of 2011 and became an Ambassador in February of 2012.
Joining the Chamber has proven to be the best way to get involved in the community. By becoming a member of the Chamber, I have greatly broadened my friendships and business connec-"ons. I have met so many wonderful people who live and work in this beau-"ful town and I am honored to serve the residents.
The Castle Rock Chamber has so many dedicated Ambassadors, that being awarded Ambassador of the Year is amazing. I am blessed to have this recogni"on and thank you to the Chamber for this opportunity! When I’m not assis"ng Tom with Real Estate or par"cipa"ng as an Ambassador, "me with family and friends is a priority. When the opportunity arises, I enjoy dancing, playing pi-ano, walking our 3 chihuahuas, hiking and traveling.
Thank you Melanie, for all you do to support and promote the Castle Rock Chamber. We greatly appreciate and applaud your
outstanding efforts!
Ambassador of the Year—Melanie Calhoun
Melanie Calhoun RE/MAX Alliance- Team Calhoun
Ambassador Program Sponsored By:
Thursday, January 29, 7:30 am to 9:00 am Castle Rock Chamber
We encourage all of our Chamber members to a/end one of our Member Orienta-"on mee"ngs. This is your
opportunity to meet the Chamber staff, introduce your business, and familiarize yourself with the variety of benefits we offer and get connected! Come learn about all the different Learning Opportuni"es we offer, Judy will be explaining the eXcelerate Business Program, Monthly Trainings, and our New Online Training Op"ons. Please join us, you won't be disappointed. RSVP at www.CastleRock.org
Business Voice New sletter ~ J anuary / February 2015 ~ 16
Member to Member Discount Program
As part of your investment with the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, you are eligible to participate in this pro-gram! 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.
Bre/ Turner is a Colorado na"ve who enjoys "me with family, travel, golf, motorcycles and community events. He has lived in Castle Rock for 19 yrs along with his wife Sue who is also ac"ve in their prin"ng, promo"onal products and custom apparel business, “180° Branding.” Both Bre/ and Sue had been plan-ning to move to a warmer climate with Palm Trees where there’s no snow, however over the last 6 years as their business rela"onships have been turning into friendships, they realized just how warm the people of Castle Rock and the surrounding communi"es are so they’ve decided to stay and con"nue to build their business here and vaca"on in warmer areas when pos-sible. A]er all, the weather in Colorado is fairly nice
throughout the year with excep"on of a few weeks in the winter. Bre/ and his wife joined the Castle Rock Chamber shortly a]er star"ng their promo"onal products and custom t-shirt business back in 2008 and now, they provide prin"ng services (brochure’s, le/er head, business cards, etc.), window graphics, trophies and awards, name tags and more in addi"on to their promo-"onal products and custom apparel. Our clients range from banks, hospitals, medical prac"ces, automo"ve, health organiza"ons, farm and ranch, clubs, non-profit, bands, sports teams, gyms, small businesses just star"ng up and much more. No job is too big. For clients who hold marke"ng mee"ngs on a regular basis, the Turner’s have actually been par"cipa"ng in these mee"ng’s which allows them to act as an addi"on to the staff without being an addi"on to the payroll to assist first hand with ideas and planning. They’ve even taken on project management roles for clients during marke"ng campaigns and large projects. This frees up the mar-ke"ng managers "me so they can concentrate on other important tasks while the Turner’s track and report on the status throughout the order process up to receipt of the product. Normally a marke"ng firm would charge for all this "me PLUS add their commission to the price of the products but the Turner’s earn their income from the sale of the products while saving their clients a lot of money by taking the "me to research quality products at the best price and due to their efforts during the ideas and planning stages. We don’t just sell prod-ucts, we provide solu"ons. For our clients who have ongoing marke"ng cam-paigns, we become an extension to their team without becoming an extension to their payroll. This allows us to really get to know our clients and who their customers are so we can be more effec"ve as they realize a higher ROI (return on investment). Bre/ is also ac"ve in the Castle Rock Chamber as an Ambassador and has re-ceived a few “Ambassador of the Month” awards for volunteering his "me to work at chamber events, mentoring new business members, a/ending ribbon cu^ngs and helping out where needed. Bre/ likes to meet new business mem-bers who usually become friends over a short "me. There really are no strangers within the Castle Rock Chamber. And the ambassadors program has a sense of camaraderie and almost family. “There isn’t much I wouldn’t do for these people as we all watch out for each other.”
Thank you BreK, for all you do to support and promote the Chamber!
Ambassador Program Sponsored
By:
December’s Outstanding Ambassador Recognized
Contact Alicia at 303-688-4597 to participate.
Brett Turner 180° Branding
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Chamber Anniversaries Business Number of Years
Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce 60 Years
Hier Drilling Company 41 Years
Eakins Fort & Company, P.C. 35 Years
Boyd Chiropractic 31 Years
Castle Pines Golf Club 28 Years
Colorado Community Media 28 Years
CoWest Insurance Group 28 Years
Intermountain Rural Electric Association 28 Years
MW Golden Constructors 28 Years
Olinger- Dignity Memorial 28 Years
Plum Creek Medical Family Practice/Urgent Care 28 Years
Ted Spring Photography 28 Years
Town of Castle Rock 28 Years
Big O Tires 22 Years
Castle Rock Economic Development Council 21 Years
Flying Horse Catering 20 Years
Kokish & Goldmanis, P.C. 18 Years
NORTHSTAR BANK COLORADO 18 Years
Allstate Insurance - Bob Lowry 17 Years
Castle Rock Development Company 17 Years
Crystal Valley Ranch Development Co. 17 Years
Douglas County Historic Preservation Board 17 Years
Douglas County Government 16 Years
Gallaware, Inc. 16 Years
Berkshire Hathaway Preferred Real Estate 14 Years
Castle Pines Homes Association, Inc 14 Years
Matthew Fry Insurance Agency Inc. 14 Years
Zonta Club of Douglas County 14 Years
GLB Bookkeeping & Tax, LLC 13 Years
Sky Ridge Medical Center 13 Years
Furniture Workshop 12 Years
Echo Pages 11 Years
Pinnacol Assurance 10 Years
CoolCarGuy.Com 9 Years
DeYoung Brothers Construction 9 Years
gopixel design studios, inc. 9 Years
Sunny Cruises & Travel 9 Years
Sunset Stone 8 Years
SureStone Service 8 Years
Business Number of Years
8Z Mortgage 7 Years
Fowl Line 7 Years
Goddard School, The 7 Years
JM Kitchen and Bath 7 Years
Keller Williams Action Realty 7 Years
Portocol Business Strategies 7 Years
1 STOP Tire & Auto 6 Years
Aflac - Wendell Cummings 6 Years
Chick-Fil-A 6 Years
Knothead Tree and Lawn 6 Years
Historic Douglas County 5 Years
Pediatric Denticare, P.C. 5 Years
Premier Painting LLC 5 Years
Retirement Strategies & Investments, Inc. 5 Years
Bethany Rehabilitation Center 4 Years
The Colorado Horse Park 4 Years
H&M Collision & Auto Body 4 Years
Prime Accounting Service 4 Years
Bright Now Dental 3 Years
Castle Rock Church of Christ 3 Years
Castle Rock Magazine 3 Years
Express Employment Professionals 3 Years
One Clear Choice Garage Doors 3 Years
Tradewinds Framing & Art 3 Years
Comcast Business Class 2 Years
Corona Consulting 2 Years
Front Range Pilates & Massage 2 Years
Lux Creative 2 Years
McGregor Castleberry Tax & Wealth Advisors 2 Years
Parts International, Inc. 2 Years
Rewards 2 Years
Synergy HomeCare 2 Years
Typical Genius 2 Years
Ably Insurance Brokers, Inc. 1 Year
DAZBOG COFFEE 1 Year
Dickey's Barbecue Pit 1 Year
Douglas County Sheriff's Office 1 Year
Interiors by Aurora 1 Year
Journey Church 1 Year
RoofingScience.com 1 Year
The Social 1 Year
Tractor Supply Co 1 Year
US Bank 1 Year
World Orphans 1 Year
Business Voice New sletter ~ J anuary / February 2015 ~ 18
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! Contact Alicia@castlerock.org for details.
Ribbon Cuttings, Celebrate Your Success
Johnelle's LLC Castle Rock, CO Bath & Body
(303) 726-6447
Laptop Repair Castle Rock 409 S. Wilcox St. Ste. D Castle Rock, CO 80104 Computers - Service & Repair
http://www.laptoprepaircastlerock.com (303) 663-9082
Castle "Rock Star Fitness" 727 N. Wilcox St.
Castle Rock, CO 80104 Fitness Studio, Personal Training
http://castlerockstarfitness.com (303) 524-0939
A Bridge Between Castle Rock, CO
Child Support Services, Non-Profit http://abridgeb.org (303) 725-4300
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Welcome To Our New Members A Bridge Between
Contact: Julie Greenberg (303) 725-4300
Category: Child Support Services, Non-Profit
Visit www.abridgeb.org
Bread in the Box
Contact: Camby Hill (303) 564-8413
Category: Bakeries
Visit www.breadboxco.com
Castle "Rock Star Fitness"
Contact: Chris Vogel (303) 524-0939
727 N. Wilcox St.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Category: Fitness Studio, Personal Training
Visit www.castlerockstarfitness.com
Castle Rock Egg and I
Contact: Teresa Towns-Weatherly (303) 660-3447
2240 Mercan"le Avenue Unit 100
Castle Rock, CO 80109
Category: Restaurants
Castle Rock Jazzercise
Contact: Tracie Pollet (720) 460-0806
740 Wilcox St.
Castle Rock, CO 80109
Category: Fitness Studio, Personal Fitness
Visit www.jazzercise.com
Castle Rock Modern Den"stry and Orthodon"cs
Contact: Brian Harward (303) 660-6883
36 E. Allen St. Suite 100
Castle Rock, CO 80108
Category: Den"sts - Orthodon"st, Den"sts-Pediatric
Visit www.castlerockmodernden"stry.com/
Cel"c Roofing
Contact: Eian McKinley (720) 270-1300
908 Crenshaw St.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Category: Contractors - Roofing
Chuck & Don's Pet Food & Supplies
Contact: Dillon Hall (720) 359-2430
4765 Front St.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Category: Pet Supplies
Visit www.chuckanddons.com
Concep"ons Reproduc"ve Associates
Contact: Lisa Loving-Martellini (303) 738-5364
271 W. County Line Rd.
Li/leton, CO 80129
Category: Health & Wellness
Visit www.concep"onsrepro.com
Cruise One - Calenda's Vaca"ons
Contact: Monica Calenda (303) 325-7600
558 Castle Pines Parkway
Category: Travel Vaca"on Specialist
Visit www.calendasvaca"ons.com
Decor Dealer, The
Contact: Judy Dumbauld (303) 887-5941
200 Perry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Category: Home Decor
Visit www.thedecordealer.com
Exclusive Tans
Contact: Leigh Brown (303) 660-9135
308 W. Allen St
Castle Rock, CO 80108
Category: Health and Beauty
Family Heritage
Contact: Sco/ Williamson (303) 859-8134
Category: Insurance, Supplemental Insurance Benefits
Visit www.familyheritagelife.com
FGXpress
Contact: Andrew Barkenhagen (720) 275-9939
Category: Health Supplement, Pain Management
Visit www.angenjen.fgxpress.com
Fuller Sotheby's Interna"onal Realty
Contact: Tim Clark (303) 660-8800
858 West Happy Canyon Road Suite 100
Castle Rock, CO 80108
Category: Real Estate
Grofax South, The
Contact: Jerry Shyong (303) 688-0800
115 N. Wilcox St.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Category: Landscape & gardening equipment
Visit www.TheGrofaxSouth.com
Business Voice New sletter ~ J anuary / February 2015 ~ 20
Women of Influence Luncheon—Feb. 25 Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Loca"on: TO BE CONFIRMED
Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce proudly welcomes Rachel Nance as our guest speaker for this quarters Women of Influence Luncheon. Ms. Nance is Re-gional Director of Government Affairs and
Media Rela"ons for Xcel Energy. In this new role, she develops strategy and im-plements public policy solu"ons in the Legisla"ve and Execu"ve Branches. She is responsible for maintaining strong rela-
"ons with elected officials, federal con-gressional offices, agency staff and media
outlets.
Before joining Xcel Energy, Rachel was the first Principal in the Den-ver office of Lewis Roca Rothgerber providing non-legal government
rela"ons services to an array of clients including energy, real estate, healthcare, and religious ins"tu"ons. In 2014, she facilitated the pas-sage of the na"on’s first law regula"ng transporta"on network com-
panies like Ly] and uber.
Rachel served for seven years as the Vice President of Public Policy for the Colorado Associa"on of Realtors. She was responsible for
leading state government affairs, stakeholder outreach, member
communica"ons, and public policy func"ons.
Prior to her "me with the Realtors, Rachel served Governor Bill Ow-ens for nearly six years as the Director of Legisla"ve Affairs. Rachel operated as the strategic nego"ator to the General Assembly and
directly advised the Governor on all legisla"on introduced and Exec-
u"ve Branch priori"es.
Rachel grew up in Li/leton and Castle Rock and currently resides in Centennial. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Interna"onal Studies for William Woods University. She is married
and has two handsome and highly energe"c young sons, Radley and
Rory.
The Women of Influence Luncheons are designed to provide leadership, mo"va"on, and educa"on to Douglas County audiences. Come and join
us, and Be Inspired Over Lunch! With Ms. Nance’s experiences, she is
uniquely qualified to inspire and mo"vate at this quarter’ Women of Influence Series.
Be Inspired Over Lunch!
This Educa"on Table is Sponsored by:
Arapahoe Community College
Congratula"ons to our
Starligh"ng Decora"ng
Contest winners!
First Place: Greg Boman from
The Emporium
Second Place: Olinger Dignity Memorial
Thank You for Your
Par"cipa"on and for helping
to make Starligh"ng 2014 a
huge Success.
View Starligh"ng photos at
www.CastleRock.org
SAVE THE DATE!
A Night at Gabriel’s is
Thursday, January 29th
*Note This is an Invita"on Only Event
More Details Coming Soon
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Welcome To Our New Members Healthcare Solu"ons Team Contact: Tony Geraty (800) 433-8022 Category: Insurance - Health Visit www.healthcaresolu"onsteam.com/agent/anthony-geraty/ Kathie Mulkin DC Contact: Kathie Mulkin (303) 885-8862 333 Perry St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 Category: Chiropractors Visit www.kathiedc.com Life. Health. Happiness. Contact: Maddie Slomiany (303) 619-0499 1189 S Perry St. Suite 110-B Castle Rock, CO 80104 Category: Health & Wellness, Holis"c Prac""oners Visit www.lifehealthhappiness.com Mark S. Weston, Real Estate Consul"ng Contact: Mark Weston (720) 961-9090 312 Wilcox St. Suite 201 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Category: Consul"ng, Real Estate Appraisers Mul"copter Warehouse, LLC Contact: Kerry Garrison (303) 552-2300 399 Perry St. Suite 100 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Category: Sports Entertainment Visit www.mul"copterwarehouse.com New American Funding Contact: Debbie Lindt (719) 440-7690 5299 DTC Blvd Suite 300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Category: Mortgage - Lending, Mortgages Visit www.newamericanagent.com/debbielindt Origami Owl Custom Jewelry ~ Lynlee Scileppi Contact: Lynlee Scileppi (303) 915-7278 15962 E. Lark Bun"ng Ave. Category: Jewelry Visit www.designyourlove.origamiowl.com Party Lite Contact: Jacki Hayden (303) 663-3227 Category: Home Fragrance & Decor Visit www.partylite.biz/haydenlites Peak Performance Physical Therapy & Sports Training Contact: Sco/ Barlow (303) 870-8242 3750 Dacoro Ln. Suite #130 Castle Rock, CO 80109 Category: Physical Therapists Visit www.peakperformanceptst.com
People's Na"onal Bank Contact: Tyba Bolander (720) 421-8196 900 W. Castleton Rd Suite #150 Castle Rock, CO, 80109 Category: Mortgages Visit www.peoplesna"onalbank.com Quality Home Inspec"on Contact: Sco/ Rhodus (303) 726-8300 Category: Construc"on RE/MAX Southeast, Inc. Contact: Tracy Hulsey (720) 224-8043 7555 E Hampden Ave. Suite 103 Denver, CO 80231 Category: Real Estate - Farms & Ranches, Real Estate - Residen"al Visit www.TracyHulsey.com Restore Home Health, LLC Contact: Millicent Johnston (720) 376-6819 3740 Dacoro Ln. Suite 200E Castle Rock, CO 80109 Category: Home Health Care, Home Health Services Visit www.restorehomehealth.net Rose's Bella Cucina Contact: Steven Rago (720) 485-4077 3980 Limelight Ave., Unite A Castle Rock, CO 80109 Category: Restaurants Visit www.RosesbBellaCucina.com Sco/ Rice State Farm Contact: Sco/ Rice (303) 688-8848 399 Perry Street Suite 340 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Category: Financial Services, Insurance Visit www.sco/riceinsurance.com Younique Makeup Contact: Chris"ne Miles (303) 506-2957 Category: Cosme"cs Visit www.greatlashesnow.com
Business Voice New sletter ~ J anuary / February 2015 ~ 22
Pam Ridler, Chamber President, proudly presents, Elaine Stucy and her staff with the Business of the Month award as fellow members and staff show their support.
February
The Egg & I 2240 Mercan"le Street, Ste. 100
NW Corner of Meadows Blvd. and Meadows Pkwy.
Castle Rock, CO 80109 303-660-3447
Restaurant Sponsor
January
November Business of the Month– Stucy Realty
Restaurant Sponsor
Einstein Bagels 3993 Limelight Avenue Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 802-8589
The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce honors Stucy Realty as our November Business of the Month recipient. Stucy Realty has been a member of the Chamber for more than 13 years. Stucy Realty has been a member of the Chamber since 2001, and con-siders par"cipa"on in the Chamber as both a high honor and a wonder-ful way to enrich the community of Castle Rock. Elaine Stucy, broker/owner says, “Our Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce is unique and vital in our community… They are really the cultural driver of the friendliness of this town”. Located in downtown Castle Rock, Stucy Realty was established in 2000, and we purchased our 413 Wilcox Street loca"on in 2007. It is our dream to consistently provide an excep"onal level of exper"se, excel-lence and energe"c service to achieve results for our clients. Clients o]en describe us as a bou"que firm. Some say it is because we keep up on the latest trends in the market. Others say it is because we take great pride and enjoyment in what we do. We think it is because we care a lot about our clients, each other, and our community. All of the agents in our company are commi/ed to Real Estate as a professional career, and are con"nually learning and improving to be at the top of our game. We have a standard of service in represen"ng clients that applies to every agent in the company. So no ma/er which agent you work with, you are assured of the same high level of quality representa"on. For your convenience, our experienced team of experts in marke"ng, communica"on, and transac"on management supports every agent. Elaine and her husband Rick of The Stucy Company have both been recognized as Business Person of the Year - Elaine for 2014 and Rick for 2013.
Congratula*ons from the Castle Rock Chamber for
being recognized as an outstanding business!
We greatly appreciate your
con*nuous support!
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Chamber Programs Overview Affinity Programs Are You Taking Advantage of our Money Saving Programs?
Office Depot Program: Members save approximately 15% to 25% annually on
their office supplies! To receive your
Na"onal Program Office Depot card, please call the Chamber at 303-688-
4597 or email Sonia@CastleRock.org.
Comcast Business Class: Chamber mem-
bers can save on internet Service and Voice service! For more info, contact
Comcast Business Class at 303-720-
8090. Visit www.castlerock.org/affinityprogram.htm or contact
Alicia@castlerock.org for more informa"on.
Ambassador Program The Ambassadors are an all-volunteer organiza"on comprised of approximate-
ly 20 Chamber member firms who serve as the public rela"ons and reten-
"on arm of the Chamber. The Ambassa-
dors provide understanding and confi-dence in the Castle Rock Chamber
among our businesses. As highly visible
and pres"gious volunteers, the Ambas-sadors serve as the Chamber’s primary
liaison to Castle Rock Chamber mem-bers and play an essen"al role in mem-
bership reten"on, recruitment, anniver-
sary calls, ribbon cu^ngs, conveying member needs and/or concerns to
Chamber Staff and garnering support
for the Chamber. ~Melanie Calhoun – Chairperson,
www.castlerock.org/ambassadors.htm or contact Alicia@castlerock.org.
Business After Hours & Business Over Breakfast To assist our members in developing business rela"onships the Castle Rock
Chamber of Commerce offers many net-
working events throughout the year. There are monthly Business A]er Hours,
Business Over Breakfast and Member
Orienta"ons. Visit: www.castlerock.org/bah.htm or contact
Alicia@castlerock.org for more infor-ma"on.
Castle Rock Economic Gardeners (CREG) To provide small business owners with
the resources used by best-in-class firms, thereby enhancing their compe"-
"veness in the local, state and global
marketplace. CREG is a group of dedi-cated business leaders who act as men-
tors and offer li/le to no cost business intelligence to both start-ups and estab-
lished businesses in Castle Rock.
~Mike Tafoya, Portocol Business Strategies –Chairman,
www.CastleRockEG.com or
contact Judy@castlerock.org for more informa"on.
Community Marketing Committee To promote Castle Rock ameni"es to
residents and visitors and to create a
network of support, collabora"on and partnerships amount the Castle Rock
hospitality, recrea"on, entertainment and des"na"on service provider. Con-
tact Melissa @MMares@castlerock.org
For more informa"on. Douglas County Business Alliance (DCBA) Is a united effort of the Castle Rock, Cas-tle Pines, Lone Tree, Parker and High-
lands Ranch Chambers of Commerce, South Metro Denver Chamber, along
with the Northwest Douglas and Castle
Rock Economic Development Councils, to form a legisla"ve coali"on to lead
and influence regional, state and federal
policy, legisla"on and regula"ons. The primary focus of the DCBA is to create a
posi"ve business climate for the future of Douglas County businesses. ~Frank
Gray, EDC Chairman ~Pam Ridler,
Pam@castlerock.org or
www.douglascountybusinessalliance.com/
Douglas County Young Professionals The Douglas County Young Profession-
als group is intended for young profes-sionals aged 21 - 40, who live or work in
the Castle Rock community. DCYP offers great networking opportuni"es to help
build your business prac"ce, gain las"ng
friendships, and have fun at the same "me! Our Mission is to build a network
of young professionals who support each other and provide a voice
in the community, with an emphasis on
social ac"vi"es and community involvement. ~Golden Goodwin,
goSocial Douglas County -Chairman, www.castlerock.org/dcyp.htm or
contact: John@castlerock.org.
Government Issues Committee (GIC) To be a proac"ve voice and advocate for the business community regarding
governmental issues; promo"ng eco-
nomic interests which contribute to the quality of life of Castle Rock; and facili-
tates communica"on between local
government and the business communi-ty. ~DJ Tedesco, Castle Rock Bank
Chairman, or Pam@CastleRock.org for more informa"on.
Leadership Douglas County (LDC) Leadership Douglas County (LDC) provides the opportunity for par"ci-
pants to broaden their knowledge of the community while enhancing their
leadership skills. The program brings
diverse people together to learn from each other, creates an expecta"on of
servant leadership, and builds in real
opportuni"es to teach knowledge and skills. Contact Carrie Buchan at
info@leadershipdouglascounty.com for more informa"on or
www.LeadershipDouglasCounty.com
Networking/Leads Groups The Castle Rock Chambers Leads Groups are organiza"ons of business profes-
sionals that have the desire to improve their income by forming rela"onships
with other Chamber members for the
purpose of exchanging direct client re-ferrals and leads. www.castlerock.org/
networking.htm.
Business Voice New sletter ~ J anuary / February 2015 ~ 24
Point Of Sales Stands: Your Promo"onal Opportunity Do You Have a storefront? Show your customers you are an
advocate for your community by suppor"ng our efforts to
promote Visit Castle Rock, Colorado; Your HomeTown in the West!
Stop by the Chamber to pick up your Point Of Sale Stand today, or call Sonia for more informa"on.
As a thank you for your support, we will add your business name to our
Community Partners Page to increase your business exposure.
Website Link: Another Promo"onal Opportunity Don’t have a storefront, you can s"ll par"cipate by having your website link
to our www.VisitCastleRock.org. By doing so, we will add your business to
our Community Partners Page, with a web backlink to your business. Contact MMares@castlerock.org for more details.
Increase Your Business Exposure, Become A Community Partner
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Local Entrepreneurs Help YEA! Students with Idea Genera*on
“The YEA! program is just what our country needs, and it’s exci�ng that it has been implemented in Douglas County. I am
happy to support this program and all of the opportuni�es it offers our local youth.”
James Calhoun, Principal, Castle View High School In October, students from in the Young Entrepreneurs Acade-my, Class of 2015, began their eight-month journey to busi-ness ownership. These future CEOs are members of a groundbreaking program that teaches students from all walks of life how to make a job,-not take a job, by star"ng their own business. In addi"on to lessons inside the classroom, YEA! introduces them to all types of areas of business through field trips, guest lectures, pairing them with business mentors, coaching them through an investor pitch compe""on and working with them through the launch of their own real busi-ness. YEA students have been on two field trips, so far. The first trip was to the future site of the Castle Rock Zip Line and Aeri-al Tours, under construc"on by Ty Seufer, entrepreneur and owner of a similar adventure experience in Canon City. By engaging in a hands-on approach to learning, the students saw what it takes to start a recrea"onal/entertainment busi-ness and learned about the tremendous amount of commit-ment that is required before a business can take shape. A second field trip took students to Chick-fil-A, in Castle Rock, where students learned from Joe Weber, Owner/Operator, about the company’s founding and business model. “It is ‘cool’ field trips, like these that makes YEA! the unique experi-ence that it is. It takes experien"al, project-based learning to a whole new level!” said Buchan.
YEA! kicked off its third year with the help of instructor Joan Pra/, who has been working with YEA! students since the 2012 Colorado launch of the program in Douglas County. Joan brings her enthusiasm for achieving business success to her role as Instructor of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy. “Joan’s dedica"on to the students and her entrepreneurial spirit makes her a great role model for YEA! students," says Carrie Buchan, program manager. A successful veteran in the real estate industry, Joan’s tenacity, a/en"on to detail and personal service earned her the 2011 and 2012 Five Star Agent for Overall Sa"sfac"on by 5280 magazine. Joan is also an ac"ve volunteer with a number of organiza"ons and has served on a number of boards and commi/ees including: Cas-tle Rock Chamber of Commerce, the Professionals Miracles Founda"on, Bell Mountain Ranch Ac"vi"es Commi/ee, Douglas County Task Force, Women’s Crisis Center and Pro-ject Angel Tree, to name just a few. She lives in Castle Rock with her husband and three children. Throughout the year, students work in close coopera"on with many local business leaders, community members and educa-tors who use their personal experiences to demonstrate how to develop ideas and objec"ves, write a business plan, pitch to poten"al investors, obtain funding, register with govern-mental agencies, establish e-commerce and a web presence, and much more. By the end of the class, students own and operate fully-formed and func"oning businesses, which may be carried on a]er their gradua"on from the program. This year’s mentors (at "me of publishing) include: Nicole Frazier, Colbe Galston , Doug Bartoff , Robert Johns, Lynne Hurlburt, Gyan Saxena, Crystal Blue, Steve Peterson, Joe We-ber, Golden Goodwin, Diana Gould and Mary Vielhauer. If you, or someone you know, is interested in par"cipa"ng in YEA! as either a student, mentor, guest speaker, volunteer graphic designer or web developer, please contact CastleRockYEA@gmail.com. About the Young Entrepreneurs Academy: YEA!’s direct mis-sion is to help students embrace their passion, energy, crea-"vity and talents, launch a venture, and view entrepreneur-ship as synonymous with success and freedom. In 2008, YEA!i “spun-off” from the University of Rochester, where it was formed in 2004 with support from the Kauffman Founda"on, to create its own not-for-profit corpora"on, YEA! Inc., which is currently launching sites in colleges, universi"es and high schools across the country to provide comprehensive, exci"ng entrepreneurship educa"on, leadership development and innova"on training to youth, providing them with skills they need to succeed in the 21st Century. For more informa"on about the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, please visit ww.YEADC.com
Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!)
Business Voice New sletter ~ J anuary / February 2015 ~ 26
Developing Leaders in Douglas County
LDC illuminates the important issues affec�ng our community,
and connects you with the resources and people who can help you to make a difference.
Tony Stephenson, Wind Crest Re�rement Center, Par�cipant The LDC Class of 2015 has spent the past few months tracing the path of the county’s earliest leaders through historical presenta"ons and visits; learning about current health care op"ons and the resources available for those who are aging in place in Douglas County; and ge^ng a behind-the-scenes look at how our judicial district handles the scope of legal cases that come through the system. Par"cipants have had the opportunity to talk with elected officials, mayors and city managers; they’ve met with Douglas County judges, the District A/orney, Public Defender and Vic"m Advocate who have provid-ed their unique perspec"ves on the delivery of jus"ce in Douglas County; and they’ve explored the great work that a number of social service agencies are doing right here in Douglas County. Photos from recent classes can be viewed on the LDC Facebook page h/ps://www.facebook.com/leadershipdouglascounty. The upcoming January 7, 2015, Leadership Class will focus on Economic Development, Transporta"on and Masterplan, beginning the day at Cabela’s in Lone Tree with an economic development presenta"on fea-turing Carla Rodriguez, Sr. Manager of Cabela’s, Brian Burke, Vice Presi-dent of Field Integra"on at Charles Schwab and Kaiser Permanente’s Clayton “Mitch” Mitchell, Na"onal Facili"es Director. The purpose of the day is to gain an understanding of how and why businesses choose to locate in Douglas County and the importance of though_ul planning by municipali"es. Each Leadership Day also revolves around professional development. Class members have received training on team building, public speaking and conflict resolu"on skills from experts in their field, giving LDC par"ci-pants tools that they can take back to their workplace to make them more effec"ve leaders and team members. Be Our Guest! If you are interested in applying to the LDC program and would like to preview the program by a/ending a class day, please let us know! Leadership Douglas County is designed to broaden par"cipant knowledge of the community while enhancing leadership skills, which in turn increases the strength and effec"veness of our new community leaders. For more informa"on on the Leadership Douglas County pro-gram, please visit www.leadershipdouglascounty.org, call Carrie Buchan at (720) 440-3726 or email info@leadershipdouglascounty.com.
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Members in the News Home Care Assistance & Legacy Hospice to sponsor 3 -Part Series for
family caregivers “Who is that in the Mirror?” Under-
standing Alzheimer’s and Cogni"ve De-
clineA 3-part series for family caregiv-ers, Please join us from 11am –1pm at
Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree,
Ground Level Auditorium. Part One:
January 10–Types of Demen"a; What
to Expect at Each Stage of the Journey
Part Two:
January 31-“Why Do They Do That?”; Prac�cal Ways to Cope with Changing
Behaviors
Part Three: February 21-How to Speak Alzheimer’s;
Communica�ng with your loved one.
Lunch will be provided, Sea"ng is lim-
ited, please RSVP to Juliana Young at
jyoung@homecareassistance.com or call 720-328-4635.
Delve into Fic*on Class at the Greater
Castle Rock Arts Guild = January 13- March 10th.
Do you have an idea for a book but
don't know where to start? Or a first dra] you're unsure about? TR Fischer,
author of two fic"on books, is leading
an eight week wri"ng class. This class will help writers embark on the journey
that starts with an idea and ends with a book. This introductory workshop will
provide direc"on and insight h/p://
visitcastlerock.org/castle-rock-event-calendar/
Peak Poten*al Animal Chiroprac*c at Chuck & Don's on January 17th from
10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Meagan Fowler will be in the store informing cusomers
about how to keep their animals health-
ier using various holis"c methods. h/p://visitcastlerock.org/castle-rock-
event-calendar/
Crystal Blue - Castle Rock Real Estate i s
hos*ng: Buying a Home - A Guide for Firt-*me Buyers on January 21st at
Rockyard American Grill and Brewing
Company 880 Castleton Rd, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109. If you are inter-
ested in learning more about how and
when to buy a home, this event is for you! For first-"me buyers, the infor-
ma"on around purchasing a home can be confusing and overwhelming. Let us
break those barriers and help you un-
derstand each step of the process. (All ages are welcome.
Please RSVP by January 16th. CRYS-
TAL.BLUE@COLORADOHOMES.COM 720.443.2523)
Art on the Edge Meet the Ar*st Recep-
*on – “Colors: Bright, Loud, In Your
Face COLOR” on January 30th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Meet the ar"sts for our
January Show “Colors: Bright, Loud, In
Your Face COLOR”. Come view our gal-lery, meet our amazing and talented
ar"sts, and enjoy a casual evening in downtown Castle Rock. Hors d’oeuvres
and wine will be provided.
Colorado Horse Park in Douglas County to con*nue as equestrian center -
When Colorado Horse Park in Douglas County went up for sale a few months
ago, thousands of residents expressed
concern over the 148-acre site being demolished and developed into hous-
ing. Read more h/p://
www.denverpost.com/dougco/ci_27228613/colorado-horse-park-
douglas-county-con"nue-equestrian-center
Douglas County Libraries seeks adult volunteers - Douglas County Libraries
is seeking new volunteers for two pro-
grams that bridge the genera"on gap and help young children learn. Spell-
binders are seasoned volunteers, ages 50 and up, who stay young at heart by
telling stories to children in Douglas
County Schools. A three-session Spell-binder training will be held at Douglas
County Libraries in Castle Rock (Philip S.
Miller loca"on, 100 S. Wilcox St.), Tues., Jan. 13, Thurs., Jan. 15, and Tues., Jan.
20, from 1-4 p.m. Book Start volunteers bring high-quality early literacy ac"vi-
"es to children in childcare centers
throughout Douglas County. The next Ge^ng Started with Book Start work-
shop will be held Wed., Jan. 21, from
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., also at Douglas County Libraries in Castle Rock. No
prior experience or special talent is re-quired of volunteers in either program.
“Stories and reading are wonderful gi]s
to give children,” said Laura Olson, early childhood literacy specialist for Douglas
County Libraries. “As humans, we are all hard-wired to share these skills.”
“Our volunteers find the work very re-warding,” added Book Start coordinator
Geri Domareck, “and there’s no ques-
"on about the benefit to our county’s children.” Douglas County Libraries is a
passionate advocate for literacy and lifelong learning. For more informa"on
or to register for either training, call
303-791-7323.
www.CastleRockEG.com
Business Voice New sletter ~ J anuary / February 2015 ~ 28
Town & County News Christmas Tree Recycling Info—For drop-off loca"ons, "mes & dates, as
well as instruc"ons on how to pre-pare a tree for recycling, visit
www.douglas.co.us/parksandtrails/
christmas-tree-recycling-loca"ons/
FEMA iden*fies modified flood zones
in Town; residents have un*l Feb. 24 to appeal—Colorado is known for its
dense wildlife and scenic views. Here in Castle Rock, a complicated network
of natural tributaries not only feeds
the wildlife and vegeta"on that live in the area, but also helps protect the
Town from flooding. Now, FEMA is
working with the Town’s Stormwater Division to take a closer look at the
community’s stormwater networks to make sure residents stay safe. The
goal is to make sure residents who
live in high-risk flood areas are aware of the dangers and can take neces-
sary precau"ons. Read more at
h/p://www.crgov.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=872
2015 Budget maintains levels of ser-
vice; no tax increases—What will you
get for your $40 investment next year? On average, residents pay
about $40 in property tax each year
to the Town for things like emergency response, roadway maintenance, car-
ing for parks and trails, and much more. Read more at h/p://
www.crgov.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?
AID=871
25 wealthiest ZIP codes in metro Denver (interac*ve map) — The Den-
ver Business Journal's List of this
year's 25 ZIP codes with the highest median income in the metro area
shows that the big money is s"ll
found largely in the northern and southern areas. Check out the inter-
ac"ve map below to see which areas made the cut and discover that ZIP
code's average household income,
average net worth, average disposa-ble income and average home value. hKp://*nyurl.com/kwlba53
Public Invited to Review the Commu-nity Services Block Grant Community
Needs Assessment & Community Ac*on Plan—Douglas County has
prepared a Community Needs Assess-
ment and Community Ac"on Plan as required to apply for the 2015-2018
Community Services Block Grant
(CSBG). The County invites public review of this document beginning
December 26, 2014 and ending Janu-ary 26, 2015. The Community Ac"on
Plan is submi/ed to the Colorado
State Department of Local Affairs in accordance with program regula"ons.
Persons interested in reviewing the
report should contact Rand Clark, Community of Care Navigator, 303-
660-7460 in the Department of Com-munity Development, 100 Third St.,
Castle Rock. Read more at h/p://
www.douglas.co.us/newsroom/douglas-countydouglas-countys-
community-services-block-grant-2015
-2018-community-needs-assesment-community-ac"on-plan/
Learn Castle Rock History
Castle Rock Historical Society and Mu-
seum's Free Monthly Presenta"on - January 8th at 6:45 pm at Philip S.
Miller Library. Grab your popcorn and
join us for a double feature. January’s presenta"on will be a viewing of two
of DC8’s films: The Monster of Plum Creek and The Castle Rock UFO. Read
more at h/p://www.crgov.com/
calendar.aspx
Coffee with a Cop at the MAC Get to know your local officers at
Coffee with a cop event - January
13th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Miller Ac"vity Complex. The Cas-
tle Rock Police Department has
launched Douglas County's first Coffee with a Cop series. These infor-
mal conversa"ons with Castle Rock Police Officers at local coffee shops,
restaurants and other venues give
residents and business owners a chance to connect with police in a
relaxed atmosphere. Read more at
h/p://www.crgov.com/calendar.aspx
Castle Rock Quilt Club - January 6, 2015 @ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
at New Hope Presbyterian Church. The Castle Rock Quilt Club exists to
unite quilters of all ages and abili"es
for the purpose of friendship, inspira-"on, mo"va"on, and educa"on.
The Castle Rock Quilt Club meets the
First Tues. of each month. Visit our website for more info at
www.crqc.org
Kiwanis Stars of Tomorrow applica-
*on deadline January 15th. Kiwanis Stars of Tomorrow Premier
talent contest is open to Douglas
County students. Scholarships up to $2,000 will be awarded to winners in
5 categories. Applica"on deadline is January 15, 2015. Only 100 applicants
will be accepted on a first come/first
serve basis. More informa"on and applica"on forms are available at
www.kiwanisatcastlerock.org.
The 27th Annual Irish Dance Compe-
**on is on January 23 & 24th at the Douglas County Events Center.
Daddy Daughter Ball - Winter Wonderland on February 13th, 6:30
pm to 8:30 pm at the Douglas County
Events Center. Come and enjoy an-other fabulous Daddy-Daughter Ball
in Castle Rock. This Winter Wonder-land theme, will take daddies &
daughters on a magical adventure.
Enjoy dancing, refreshments, the TAG (Teen Advisory Group) raffle, profes-
sional photographs and memories to last a life"me at this year’s dance.
Early registra"on ends Feb.11. $25
per couple ($30 nonresidents) $8 per extra child. At the door, $35 per cou-
ple ($40 nonresidents).
3rd Annual Castle Rock Bull Riding
Challenge is February 21, at the Douglas Events Center. Purchase "ck-
ets and read more at h/p://
www.tzbuckingbulls.com/
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Did You Know? As part of your membership with the Castle Rock Cham-ber, all members are eligible to contribute to our Business
Voice Newsle/er in the “Members in the News sec-"on. Submit all press releases or company announcements to the newsle/er Editor, Melissa Mares via email to
mmares@castlerock.org by
the 15th of the month.
Take advantage of this opportunity to reach fellow
chamber members.
Upcoming Signature Events Colorado Healthy Living Expo—Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 Douglas County Events Center www.ColoradoHealthyLivingExpo.com
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