May 2012 Business Voice Newsletter

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Farewell from our Chair 3 Information Technology/The Cloud—Business Training 4

Introducing the new additions to Chamber staff 5 Legislative Wrap-Up 5 Discover & Explore Spain with the Chamber-Early Bird Extended 9

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Farewell from our Chair Dear Chamber Members:

Thank you for allowing me to serve as your chair this past year. It is

hard to believe how quickly time flies as I get ready to turn the gavel

over to Aaron Barrick. While it has been a year filled with wonder-

ful events, new programs and stellar experiences, some of my most memorable have been the one-on-one moments I have had getting to

know many of you better.

This Chamber is blessed to have an incredible staff and executive

leadership as well as a board committed to the mission and vision of the Chamber and the Castle Rock community. But, even more

importantly, you – our members – are engaged, active, inspiring and

optimistic about the future. I have not been to a training, Business

of the Month award, Women of Influence Luncheon or Business Af-

ter Hours event in which I didn’t come away better informed, more connected and more uplifted than when I arrived. Thank you for this incredible opportunity.

Our partnership with Webster University and the launch of the Young Entrepreneurs

Academy show the forward thinking attitude of this community and the Chamber. These

are two exceptional programs that provide value to residents and students as well as our businesses. Congratulations to the Castle Rock Chamber for taking the lead to bring inno-

vative new ideas and programs to the forefront.

And, the debut of the Healthy Living Expo is another way to showcase that business

health and personal health go hand in hand. You can expect this event to grow by leaps and bounds over the coming years, drawing attendees from across the county and beyond

to savor what Castle Rock has to offer.

And finally, I hope to see you at the annual banquet this year when we honor several of

the best and brightest in the Castle Rock community! Please come out to honor the col-leagues and friends who have made a difference through their involvement and commit-

ment to excellence.

It has been my honor and privilege to lead, if only for a moment in time, this terrific

organization that truly is committed to your success.

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Vision: Vision: Vision: Vision: Igniting passion for business success and community prosperity.

Mission:Mission:Mission:Mission: To support, encourage and promote member businesses in the community To be a “voice” for businesses to local and regional government To foster a livable, vital community where quality of life and positive growth are both possible

Values:Values:Values:Values: Accountability Accountability Accountability Accountability — to provide transparent and responsive leadership; acting as good stewards of funds, time and resources Innovation Innovation Innovation Innovation — to inspire new ideas, solutions and opportunities Integrity Integrity Integrity Integrity — to do things right and always do the right thing Respect Respect Respect Respect — to earn trust and to hold others in high esteem Team Work Team Work Team Work Team Work — to motivate and empower one another to do great things Relationships Relationships Relationships Relationships — to build enduring connections and partnerships founded upon honesty, gratitude and commitment DiversityDiversityDiversityDiversity —to honor and value varied ideas, beli efs and practices

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• Strengthen our local economy

• Promote the community

• Take political action

• Create business relationships

• Represent business with government

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CCCCHAIRHAIRHAIRHAIR---- ELECTLECTLECTLECT Aaron BarrickAaron BarrickAaron BarrickAaron Barrick Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile, P.C.

TTTTREA SURERREA SURERREA SURERREA SURER Pam JenkinsPam JenkinsPam JenkinsPam Jenkins Castle Rock Bank

TTTTREA SURERREA SURERREA SURERREA SURER---- EEEELECTLECTLECTLECT Wendy NelsonWendy NelsonWendy NelsonWendy Nelson B2B CFO

IIIIMM EDIATEMM EDIATEMM EDIATEMM EDIATE P P P PASTASTASTAST C C C CHAIRMANHAIRMANHAIRMANHAIRMAN Lisa FrizellLisa FrizellLisa FrizellLisa Frizell Office of Douglas County Assessor

DDDD IRECTORSIRECTORSIRECTORSIRECTORS Rand ClarkRand ClarkRand ClarkRand Clark Random Productions

Nino DiMatteoNino DiMatteoNino DiMatteoNino DiMatteo FirstBank - Douglas County

Aaron FritzAaron FritzAaron FritzAaron Fritz Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus

Brock GoodwinBrock GoodwinBrock GoodwinBrock Goodwin Mutual of Omaha

Michael LikensMichael LikensMichael LikensMichael Likens gopixel design studios, inc.

Laurie LewisLaurie LewisLaurie LewisLaurie Lewis CoWest Insurance Group

Jim MundleJim MundleJim MundleJim Mundle Douglas County Living Magazine

Jim RileyJim RileyJim RileyJim Riley Castle Rock Development Company

Mike TafoyaMike TafoyaMike TafoyaMike Tafoya Estrada Strategies

Jaye ThompsonJaye ThompsonJaye ThompsonJaye Thompson Colorado Community Bank

EEEEXXXX----OFFICIOOFFICIOOFFICIOOFFICIO Pam Ridler, CCEPam Ridler, CCEPam Ridler, CCEPam Ridler, CCE President/CEO, Castle Rock Chamber

Mayor Paul DonahueMayor Paul DonahueMayor Paul DonahueMayor Paul Donahue Town of Castle Rock

Frank GrayFrank GrayFrank GrayFrank Gray President/CEO, Castle Rock EDC

Sally MisareSally MisareSally MisareSally Misare Town Clerk

CCCCHAMBERHAMBERHAMBERHAMBER STAFFSTAFFSTAFFSTAFF Pam Ridler, CCEPam Ridler, CCEPam Ridler, CCEPam Ridler, CCE President/CEO [email protected]

Melissa MoroniMelissa MoroniMelissa MoroniMelissa Moroni V.P. of Programs [email protected]

Joanne TaylorJoanne TaylorJoanne TaylorJoanne Taylor V.P. of Membership & Community Dev. [email protected]

Tammy C rattyTammy C rattyTammy C rattyTammy C ratty Office Administrator [email protected]

Melissa MaresMelissa MaresMelissa MaresMelissa Mares Communications Specialist [email protected]

Wendy KrzeczowskiWendy KrzeczowskiWendy KrzeczowskiWendy Krzeczowski Event Manager [email protected]

Susan O’MalleySusan O’MalleySusan O’MalleySusan O’Malley Membership Account Executive [email protected]

Marissa GingerMarissa GingerMarissa GingerMarissa Ginger Receptionist [email protected]


Information Technology- BUSINESS TRAININGS

These programs are sponsored by:

On April 3, the Castle Rock Chamber celebrated the accomplishments of four local business owners who graduated from the Chamber’s Business Boot Camp. That evening, the graduates presented detailed plans on how they will grow their companies based on the information and skills they picked up during the six months of training. The Boot Camp featured monthly in-depth sessions covering leadership, finance, marketing, information technology, social media and human

resources. Mike Tafoya of Estrada Strategies taught the sessions and once again donated his time, skills and experience to this program. Our congratulations to graduates Dan Reeter (Nytech Heating and Cool-ing), Heather Struna (Wedding Treasures Bridal and Tuxedos), Kimberly Maez (Ameriprise Financial) and Hattie Reed (HReed & Company). Two distinguished members of the Castle Rock community joined us on the 3rd, forming an advisory panel to provide thoughtful and specific feedback to the graduates. Thank you to Wes King (President, FirstBank Douglas County) and Jamie LaRue (Director, Douglas County Libraries) for their service that evening. If you’d like to take your business well beyond the startup phase, pl ease

contact Pam Ridler at the Chamber ([email protected], 303-688-4 5 9 7 ) or Mi ke T af oy a at Es t r a d a S t r at eg ies ([email protected], 303-868-1751) to discuss how you can be involved in the 2012-2013 Business Boot Camp starting this Fall. This is a Castle Rock Chamber-sponsored program for local businesses.

If you have an i nterest in receiving more information about Business Boot Camp, contact Pam Ridler at 303-688-4597 or

email [email protected] or visit http://www.CastleRockEG.orghttp://www.CastleRockEG.orghttp://www.CastleRockEG.orghttp://www.CastleRockEG.org

The “Cloud” defined (What it is, how it works)

• Top 10 Reasons Companies are moving resources/applications

to the “Cloud”

• What to be aware of before choosing a “Cloud” provider

• Where the cloud is going in 2012 and beyond

• Cost analysis: Traditional Network Environment versus a Hosted “Cloud” service

RSVP to [email protected] or call 303-688-4597.

Information Technology/The Cloud Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Time: 11 am -1 pm Location: Castle Rock Chamber

Free to

Chamber Members

Chad Paquette Verticomm Technologies


RSVP by May 11th to jvanderburg.capstonegroupllc.com

Douglas County Business Alliance

Let's Wrap it Up with Breakfast! With the end of the 2012 Colorado Legislative

Session, the Douglas County Business Alliance is planning its Wrap Up Break-fast. Join our elected representatives, Speaker McNulty, Representative

Murray, Representative Holbert, Senator Harvey and Senator Scheffel for a

conversation regarding the 2012 Legislative Session – Success and Failures! We

will meet on Tuesday, May 15th at the Sky Ridge Medical Center – Auditorium.

Introducing New Names and Faces at the Chamber

You may have noticed a few new staff

members around the Chamber lately.

We’d like to formally introduce them

to you.

Please welcome

Wendy Krzeczowski, our

new Event Manager.

Wendy has been a resident

of Colorado since 1980.

She has been involved

with event planning and

management for 22 years.

Wendy is currently

planning the Chamber’s

Annual Banquet at the

Wildlife Experience on May 11th. The 20’s & 30’s Hollywood glam themed party includes fabulous food,

a spectacular live auction and pick a marvelous bottle

of “Spirits” at the Speakeasy.

Register today here: https://castlerockchamber.webconnex.com/2012annualbanquet

Wendy is happy and excited to be here at the Cham-ber and is looking forward to working with the

Castle Rock Community.

Marissa Ginger is the

other newbie at the Chamber. Marissa may

look a little familiar to

some of you, she is the

oldest daughter of our

Communications Specialist, Melissa

Mares.

Marissa, a recent gradu-

ate of Douglas County High School, plans to pursue her dreams of becom-

ing an Emergency Room Nurse by attending the

University of Northern Colorado in the fall. Marissa

has several family members in the medical field and

would love to continue this family tradition.

As the chamber receptionist and visitor center repre-

sentative, Marissa meets and greets the community

with a helpful attitude and a friendly smile.

Please stop by and meet them both when you get a chance.

DCBA is a coalition of business organizations with a mission to provide a single voice for the Douglas County business community. Key issues to DCBA members include transportation, water, business-

friendly public policy, education, tax policy and sustainable development. The Douglas County Business

Alliance is comprised of members from the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, Castle Pines Chamber of

Commerce, Castle Rock EDC, Northwest Douglas County EDC, Highlands Ranch Chamber of

Commerce and South East Business Partnership.

Legislative Wrap-Up Wednesday, May 15th

Sky Ridge Medical Center

10101 RidgeGate Parkway Lone Tree, CO 80124


THE WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE Come enjoy a night full of Excitement and Fun

“The Speak Easy” Live Auction

20’s and 30’s Hollywood Glam Style (6-7:30pm) Cocktails & Hors d’ oeuvres (7:30-9pm) Dinner, Program & Awards

FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY: PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY: PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY: PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY: https://castlerockchamber.webconnex.com/2012annualbanquet

CHAMBER’S 2012

ANNUAL BANQUET

Book Your Team Online Today! https://castlerockchamber.webconnex.com/2012ChamberGolf

Singles welcomed


BUSINESS AFTER HOURS May 16th Castle Rock

Development Co.

5-7pm Location: Oakwood Model Homes

In the Meadows

1668 Avery Way

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

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

May 16

Castle Rock Development Company Oakwood Model Homes in

The Meadows June 20

Sky Ridge Medical Center July 18

TBA August 15

Patriot Enterprises

September 19

gopixel design studios, inc. at the Chamber

October 17 TBA

November 21 TBA

December 5 TBA

One pass for Networking level, free for Ascent level and above $10 for Community Connection

All events are 5-7:00 p.m. GUESTS MUST HAVE ADMITTANCE PASS

THANK YOU… The Castle Rock Chamber would like to thank Wes King,

Firstbank of Douglas County for hosting April’s Busi-ness Over Breakfast. Guests raved and enjoyed an amaz-

ing breakfast that included a wide variety of add ins at the

delicious omelet bar provided by Jim Delay, Flying Horse

Catering.

Free to Networking members and above, $10 for Community Connection members $20 for non-members.

Business Over Business Over Business Over Business Over

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast

June 14 H&M Transmission & Automotive/ H&M Collision & Auto Body

July 12 Douglas County Libraries Aug. 9 Primrose School of Castle Rock

October JM Kitchen & Bath

Nov. 15 Wells Fargo Bank Dec. 11 Castle Rock Adventist

Take Me Out to the BAH... It was a swing and a Grand Slam for Cowest

Insurance Group and their guests at April’s Business After Hours. Thank you to Laurie Lewis

and her staff (pictured below) for hosting such a fun

after hours with their baseball theme evening.

Sportsfans and Chamber members alike wore their teams jersey and enjoyed all their favorite food from

the baseball park.

Thank you to photographer, Paulette Murphy for photos.


PRESIDENT’S LEVEL CASTLE ROCK BANK

COMMUNITY MEDIA OF COLORADO SKY RIDGE MEDICAL CENTER

EXECUTIVE LEVEL BLACK HILLS ENERGY

CASTLE ROCK ADVENTIST HEALTH CAMPUS DOUGLAS COUNTY LIVING MAGAZINE INTERMOUNTAIN RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION

PINNACOL ASSURANCE

ENTREPRENEUR LEVEL CASTLE ROCK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FIRSTBANK - DOUGLAS COUNTY

PATRIOT ENTERPRISES WELLS FARGO BANK

PREMIER LEVEL ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD BUBBLES LIQUOR WORLD COWEST INSURANCE GROUP

DOUGLAS COUNTY LIBRARIES FOLKESTAD, FAZEKAS, BARRICK & PATOILE, P.C. gopixel design studios, inc.

KAISER PERMANENTE KEY BANK PLUMBLINE SERVICES, INC.

WEBSTER UNIVERSITY

MAY

Tuesday 1st Government Issues Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 7:30 am

WineFest Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 2:30 pm

Wednesday 2nd

Free Business Consultation (Chamber) Leadership Douglas County (South Metro Fire & Rescue – Castle Rock

Fire & Rescue) @ 8:00 am

Leads Referral (Mesquite Mexican Grill) @ 11:30 am Douglas County Fair Parade Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 4:00 pm

Spain Trip Orientation (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm

Thursday 3rd

Castle Rock Stars Membership Meeting (Chamber) @ 8:00 am

YEA Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 3:30 pm Webster University MBA Class (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm

Friday 4th Castle Rock Economic Partners (EDC) @ 8:00 am

Tuesday 8th The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am

Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am

Wednesday 9th

Free Business Consultation (Chamber) Leadership Steering (Chamber) 7:30 am

Ambassadors Exec Meeting (Chamber) @ 10:30 am

Ambassadors Meeting (Chamber) @ 12:00 pm

Thursday 10th

Board of Directors Orientation (Chamber) @ 10:00 am Webster University MBA Class (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm

Friday 11th Chamber Annual Banquet (The Wildlife Experience) @ 6:00 pm

Tuesday 15th DCBA Legislative Wrap-up (Sky Ridge Medical) @ 7:30 am

Artfest Jury Session (Douglas County Library) @ 4:30 pm

Wednesday 16th

Free Business Consultation (Chamber) Community Leadership (Chamber) @ 11:30 am

Leads Referral (Mesquite Mexican Grill) @ 11:30 am

Business After Hours (Castle Rock Development-Oakwood Homes Models @ 5:00 pm

Thursday 17th Castle Rock Stars Monthly Lunch (Chick-fil-A) @ 11:30 am

Ribbon Cutting “My Wedding.com” @ 11:45 am

Douglas County Community Foundation Board Meeting (TBD) @ 3:30 pm

Webster University MBA Class (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm

Friday 18th Castle Rock Economic Partners (EDC) @ 8:00 am

Monday 21st

Castle Rock Economic Gardening Meeting (Chamber)

@ 11:30 am

Tuesday 22nd

The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am CRHAT (Library) @ 8:30am

Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am

Business Training-IT/The Cloud (Chamber) @ 11:00 am

Wednesday 23rd

Free Business Consultation (Chamber) Business of the Month (Gabriel’s) @ 9:00 am

Thursday 24th Board of Directors (Chamber) @ 11:30 pm

So Co Business Partnership Board (Colorado Springs)

@ 2:00 pm

Monday 28th-Chamber Office Closed

Wednesday 30th

Free Business Consultation (Chamber)

Thursday 31st

Ribbon Cutting “The Cakery” @ 12:00 pm Webster University MBA Class (Chamber)@ 5:30 pm


9-Day Journey Highlights: • Round trip scheduled airfare • Round trip transfers between airports and hotels • Personal airport VIP greeting and check-in service • Hotel luggage handling • Pre-departure orientation and travel documents • 7 nights First Class Accomodations • Includes breakfast daily and 5 dinners • Discovery Program Guide • Full day tour of Seville • Tour of Ronda • Chamber Exchange

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Attend Information Meeting May 2nd at 5:30 pm

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Did You Know? As part of your membership with the Castle Rock Chamber, all members are eligible to contribute to our

Business Voice Newsletter under the “Members in the

News” section. Submit all press releases or company announcements by the 15th of the month to be included

in the following month’s publications. Simply send an

email with “BV Submission” in the subject line to [email protected] to be included. Take advan-

tage of this FREE opportunity to reach your fellow chamber members. *Some restrictions apply

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.

Member Orientation—Revamped format was

a SUCCESS! For April’s member orientation, the Chamber experi-

mented with a new format. Members were able to meet the staff directly and ask questions that pertained to their

specific needs. By participating in small breakout

groups instead of the usual large group presentation,

members engaged with the staff and other members so

they may fully understand their benefits. Our next ori-entation will be on July 26th, at the Castle Rock Cham-

ber. Please contact Joanne at 303-688-4597 or email her

at [email protected] to register or if you have

questions about your membership benefits.

Member to Member

Discounts


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THE PEPSI BOTTLING COMPANY

3801 BRIGHTON BOULEVARD DENVER 80216

PARK STREET/JERRY STREET STORAGE

1500 N. PARK STREET CASTLE ROCK

303.688.2242

Kirby Co. The Charles Bacon

(303) 663-3310 504 2nd St. Suite 202

Castle Rock CO 80104 Vacuum Cleaners

NCM Media Networks

Rory Nicholls (303) 459-2206

ncm.com Advertising

Pet's Healthy Choice

Lisa & Wes Schuneman (303) 660-5220

531 S. Gilbert St. Castle Rock, CO 80104

petshealthychoice.com Pet Supplies

Postal Annex

Bryan & Paula Mullinax (303) 663-6976

834 S. Perry st. Castle Rock, CO 80104

postalannex.com/10012 Shipping Services

Westside Towing Inc.

Tom Johanns (303) 688-5244

1040 Atchison Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109

Towing - Automotive

Whimsy on Wilcox, Salon & Unique Boutique Beth Alvarez

(303) 663-3227 206 Wilcox St.

Castle Rock, CO 80104 Beauty Salons, Boutique, Retail

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

CHICK-FIL-A

346 METZLER DRIVE CASTLE ROCK, CO 303-660-0999

Banfi eld Pet Hospital

Donna Wagner-Rago (303) 663-7113

4654 Milestone Ln. Castle Rock, CO 80104

banfield.com Pet Services, Veterinarians

Begin Again Ranch

Terri Mongait (909) 489-9654

beginagainranch.com Alternative Recovery Support, Coaching

Castle Rock Modern Dentistry

Maria Clark (303) 660-6883

36 E. Allen St. Castle Rock, CO 80104

castlerockmoderndentistry.com Dentists

Environmental Painting

Micaiah Kennedy (303) 949-8264

paintedenvironments.com Contractors - Painting, Painting - Houses

Hideaway Bar & Grill

Rebecca & Robert Stroh (720) 519-0509

600 Jerry St. Castle Rock, CO 80104

hideawaybarandgrill.com Bars, Restaurants

Joe Cool Ice

Gregory Panaol fo (303) 725-2379

1376 S. Perry Park Rd. Sedalia, CO 80135

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Anniversaries CELEBRATE CHAMBER

Business Years w ith the Chamber

Medved Autoplex Castle Rock 24 Years Gabriel's Restaurant 22 Years Village Inn Pancake House 22 Years Gene's Muff ler & Auto Service 22 Years Autobahn Autobody, Inc. 21 Years PRO Plumbing Service 20 Years BreakThroughs, Inc. 15 Years FirstBank of Douglas County-Front Street) 15 Years Best Western Inn & Suites 14 Years ITC Compounding & Natural Wellness Pharmacy 12 Years Stucy Realty Company 11 Years Well Within Chiropractic, P.C. 10 Years Echo Ridge at Metzler Ranch 9 Years Mutual of Omaha - Brock Goodw in 9 Years Riverside Church Castle Rock 9 Years RE/MAX Alliance - Nadine & Jim Kirk 9 Years Edw ard Kraemer & Sons, Inc. 9 Years Union- An American Bistro 7 Years Castle Rock Bank at Castle Pines 7 Years South Denver OBGYN, P.C. 4 Years Douglas County Community Foundation 3 Years CertaPro Painters 3 Years Cherry Creek Mortgage - Brian Pintar 3 Years Image Candy 2 Years Castle Rock Dental Health 2 Years FASTFRAME of Greenw ood Village 2 Years Hilton Garden Inn Denver/Highlands Ranch 2 Years Denver Marriott South at Park Meadow s 1Year Founders Family Medical Center & Urgent Care 1Year Comcast Business Class 1Year

Outback Steakhouse 4687 Milestone Lane

Castle Rock, CO 80104 303-814-0099

http://www.outback.com

Congratulations to Tony and the staff, your remodel looks great!


The Ambassador Program is sponsored this month by:

APRIL

Castle Rock Chamber Board Chair-Linda Watson presents the Chamber Business of the Month award to Dr. John England and the staff of Plum Creek Medical as Chamber President Pam Ridler and Ambassadors show their support.

Business of the Month

Plum Creek Medical

The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce is pleased to

announce its April recipient for Business of the Month

— Plum Creek Medical. They have been proud mem-

bers of the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce for more

than 25 years!

With Physicians Board Certi fied in FAMILY PRAC-TICE, EMERGENCY MEDICINE, INTERNAL MEDI-

CINE and PEDIATRICS Plum Creek Medical (PCM) is able to offer comprehensive care and expertise not

found in any other Family Practice, Urgent Care or Pedi-atric Facility. Rated Best Urgent Care, Best Pediatrician

and Best Women’s Health Care in Douglas County for five years running PCM is here to treat your entire

family.

In Family Practice we are committed to providing the most up to date medicine to our patients, including pre-

ventative healthcare. A few of the diagnostic tools our facility offers in house are X-ray, stress treadmill, Dexa

Scan for osteoporosis, IMT Carotid Artery Scan, Echo-cardiograms, Nuclear Stress Tests and quick lab tests.

In Pediatrics, PCM offers well child checks, vaccina-tions and care for your sick child. What separates PCM

from your typical pediatrician is that PCM cares for mi-nor to serious traumas such as fractures and lacerations,

preventing the need for a trip to the ER. In Urgent Care PCM is unparalleled, offering the highest standard in

care for emergencies as well as saving patients time and money.

Being the best means that Plum Creek Medical offers a

place of healing for our patients and their families with a caring staff and Board Certi fied Providers that make it a

safe place to entrust your healthcare needs. Plum Creek Medical Closer to Home…Committed to Caring…

Since 1987.

Congratulations from the Castle Rock Chamber. Plum Creek Medical is

located at 410 S. Wilcox St. Call 303-688-6900 or

visit www.plumcreekmedical.com for more information.

The Ambassadors have instituted a new quarterly award called the Distinguished Ambassador Award. Qualifications for

this award are: Nomination from fellow Ambassadors for going above and beyond the call of duty; no association to points

earned, only based on service they provide that is recognized and noted by their peers.

The Chamber is most proud to announce that our Distinguished

Ambassador is also our Ambassador of the Month! At our last meeting Donna Thurlow was pre-

sented with both the Ambassador of the Month award and the Distinguished

Ambassador Award. (Both awards are sponsored by DCF Guns)

Donna has been a member of the

Chamber for more than two years. As a Chamber Ambassador she has the

opportunity to participate in many of the Chambers programs, encouraging

other business owners to take advantage of the many services provided by the

Chamber to enhance their business. Donna feels it is a great pleasure to

meet and get to know current business owners as well as new business owners that also see the value in Chamber member-

ship.

While Donna enjoys participating in all the events, she particu-larly enjoys attending the Open House/Ribbon Cuttings for

new businesses, letting them know the Chamber is here to as-sist in growing their business. It’s all about helping others in

Donna’s mind.

Donna is the President/CEO of Best Seasons Travel. As a Travel Specialist, being an Ambassador gives her the opportu-

nity to build relationships with others, starting with the won-derful group of Chamber Ambassadors, and to learn more

about this community. “ It’s like with anything, Donna says, “what you put into it is what you will get out of it.” She tries to

take advantage of all the wonderful opportunities offered.

If you have not met Donna, please make sure you do! You will see her at all the Chamber events!

Congratulations on your hard work as an Ambassador of the

Month and Distinguished Ambassador as recognition for your efforts “ above and beyond the call”. Your time and dedication

are greatly appreciated.

Donna Thurlow Best Seasons Travel

DistinguishedDistinguished

Ambassador of the Month


In the News TOWN & COUNTY

Douglas County Wins the 2012 Balanced Scorecard Institute’s Award for Excellence On April 10, 2012 the Board of County Commissioners for Douglas County Government was presented the Balanced

Scorecard Institute’s 2012 Award for Excellence by Mr.

Larry Halbach, Executive Vice-President of The Balanced Scorecard Institute (BSC Institute). The BSC Institute pro-

vides training, certification and consulting services to com-

mercial, government, and non-profit organizations world-wide in the area of designing and implementing the strategic

management system widely known as the Balanced Score-

card. To view entire article visit: http://blogs.douglas.co.us/n ewsroom/2012 /04 /18 /douglas- county-win s-th e-2012 -

balanced-scorecard-institute’s-award-for-excellence/

For more information on The Balanced Scorecard Institute visit: http://www.balancedscorecard.org

Police Department changes in areas of people , innovation and community Four commanders now help lead the Castle Rock Police

Department, after new Police Chief Jack Cauley has implemented some structural and operational changes.

The commanders previously were the department’s captain

and lieutenants. The commanders and the areas they now oversee are:

• Jason Lyons, Patrol Division (including Bike and K-9 units and Explorers)

• Doug Ernst, Investigations Division (including Prop-

erty Room and Victims Assistance) • T im Gorman, Administrative Services Division

(including Records, Dispatch and training)

• John Anderson, Special Operations Division (including Traffic, Animal Control and community- and

school-based programs)

The new structure, implemented last month at no additional cost, provides better communication and accountability,

Cauley said in a memo to Town Council. The chief pre-

sented information about the progress that the department has made since he took office in January at Council’s Tues-

day meeting. View entire article here:

http://www.crgov.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=419

Professional race offers chance for local participation and kicks off Downtown Merchants Association FREE

Summer Event Series and First Starlight Movie The second annual ERock Twilight Criterium will be held

June 2, 2012 in Downtown Castle Rock starting at 8:30am

and completing around 8pm. This .9 mile loop, fast paced race is a figure eight offering spectators the opportunity to

witness professional cycling from beginning to advanced

levels as the 2012 cycling season kicks off. More info can be found here: http://www.downtowncastlerock.com/

Register by May 29 to vote in June 2012 Primary Election Primary Election voting will be by mail ballot only. Planning to vote in the June 2012 primary election? Please

make note of the following important deadlines and facts: -

Voter registrations must be received by the Douglas County Elections Division by Tuesday, May 29. -To vote in the

primary election, registered voters must be affiliated with

the American Constitution, Democratic, or Republican Party. An unaffiliated voter may affiliate at any time up to

and including Election Day.-Primary election is by mail

ballot only. -Polling sites are not available. Registering to vote, affiliating with a party, and obtaining a

vote by mail application is as easy as visiting

www.DouglasVotes.com.or contact the Douglas County Elections Division at 303-660-7444.

2 Upcoming Events at CR Museum FUN for all A live fire prevention demonstration will be held at the Cas-

tle Rock Museum located at 420 Elbert St. (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.) on Saturday, April 21st & May 12th provided by Castle

Rock Fire Department. Some demonstrations include fire

extinguishers, hose operation, stop, drop, and roll; and of course take a tour of the fire truck! You will find on display

a rare glimpse of the Castle Rock Fire Department history as

well as a display of hazmat training suit and fire protection gear.

Third annual Trolley Tour is May 19th Each Tour will begin and end at the Castle Rock History

Museum, 420 Elbert Street in Castle Rock. There are four

time spots available 9 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. with limited seating! Seating Limited, Reservations

Suggested! For more information and reservations call the

Castle Rock Museum at 303-814-3164 or email them at [email protected].

Learn bicycle safety at upcoming kids’ Bike Rodeo Kids: Register your bicycle with police, have it safety-

checked and learn the rules of the road at the upcoming Bike Rodeo being sponsored by the Castle Rock Police Depart-

ment. The event, for ages 5 to 11, will be from 8 a.m. to

Noon Saturday, May 12, on Second Street, between Perry and Wilcox streets.Kids can learn how to ride a bike safely

by maneuvering through an obstacle course with a police

officer walking beside them. Members of the 6202 Cycling Club will be performing the bicycle-safety inspections. Par-

ticipants also are encouraged to bring their bicycle helmets,

so that they can be checked for the proper fit . All bikes can be registered with Castle Rock police on the spot at the ro-

deo, which will help get them back to their owners in the

event that they are lost or stolen. Questions regarding the event can be directed to Officer Seth Morrissey,

[email protected].


Affinity Programs Can Save You Money

Are You taking Advantage??

Pinnacol Assurance/CoWest Insurance Group— Workers Comp Group Dividend Join the Group!

By combining the premiums of Castle Rock Chamber members, a larger premium base is established allowing Pinnacol Assurance to reduce costs and return dividends to members based on loss histories. By joining the Chamber’s group you

receive access to loss control resources and assistance in establishing safe working conditions. Group members then pay a premium based on their current individual record! To discuss more details contact Pam Ridler at the Chamber 303-688-

4597 or email [email protected]

Office Depot Program! Members save approximately 15% to 25% annually on their office supplies! SAVE NOW—from 5% to 60% savings on approximately 175 items!!! Click on Affinity Programs Button on

CastleRock.org homepage to see the list of items that offer great savings! Special Copy & Print—BW $.25; Color: $.29 40% off all finishing services

To receive your National Program Offi ce Depot card, please call Susan O’Malley at 303-688-4597 or email [email protected]

Testimonial: Mike McNairy of H&M Transmission

“Outstanding! I am very pleased with the assistance of the Castle Rock Chamber staff regarding a recent direct mail campaign for my business. Besides their help with marketing ideas, graphics, layout and bulk mailing procedures, the

addition of a new benefit, in partnership with Office Depot, saved me $242 off my printing and folding cost!”

Comcast Business Class is available to Members! Whatever the size of your company, it needs to respond quickly to the needs of customers, communicate reliably with

suppliers, and find smarter ways to increase employee productivity. Chamber members can save on internet Service and Voice service!

Promotional price of $160 for the Deluxe Internet package OR $85 for the Premium Internet package Microsoft Communication Tools are included when you sign up for Internet service—A $550 value at no additional Cost!

Voice service discount-full featured phone lines available for $29.95 each per month with 2-line minimum For more information, contact Mark Pendergast of Comcast Business Class at 303-720-8090 or email

[email protected] Simply go to Business.Comcast.com/Chambers and type in the code 254265.


Leadership Douglas County CREATING LEADERS

Leadership Douglas County

Program Sponsors:

Leadership Douglas County would like to acknowledge their

Patron Sponsors: The City of Lone Tree and Douglas County Government and also their Program Sponsors: Black

Hills Energy, BreakThroughs, Inc., Cherokee Ranch and

Castle Foundation, Douglas County Libraries, FirstBank of Douglas County, Highlands Ranch Metro District , South

Metro Fire and Rescue Authority, Town of Castle Rock,

Wells Fargo Bank, and the Chambers of Commerce of Cas-tle Rock, Castle Pines, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and

Parker.

April’s Topics: Law Enforcement

Steering Committee Planner: Captain Robert McMahan (Leadership Douglas County Class of 2011)

On Wednesday, April 4th, the Leadership Douglas County class met at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office for a ses-

sion on public safety. The day began with a welcome by several leaders in the law enforcement field, including the

Command staff of all four agencies in Douglas County. The

focus of their presentation was on ethics and integrity. They also spoke about the evolution of community policing, the

perception of law enforcement officers, and how leadership.

Professionalism and accountability has increased over the years.

In the morning segment, the class toured the Douglas

County Sheriff’s Office and Coroner’s Office, learning

about their various programs and divisions.

The day would not be complete without demonstrations given

by the K-9 Team, SORT Team, SWAT Team and the various

hands-on activities. One activity which proved very insightful to see just how hard it can be to anticipate actions of potential

criminals was a simulated full-scale interactive video. Reac-

tions to the scenarios were a matter of life and death. This simulation exercise is one of many hands on exercises that

officers utilize for training.

“This was a great view into the Sheriff’s Department; the de-

tails and complexity of this huge operation were impressive.

The Douglas County Sheriff runs a very diverse operation which appears to be a model for the state. It was exciting to

watch the live demonstrations out at the range, especially when given a chance to see and experience how our officers

have to react in high pressure situations.” Mike McNairy,

H&M Transmission and Automotive.

The next topic for Leadership Douglas County’s class day is

“Fire and Emergency Services” on May 2nd. Leadership Douglas County is currently accepting applications for the

2012-13 class. Leadership Douglas County is designed to

broaden participant knowledge of the community while en-hancing leadership skills, which in turn increases the strength

and effectiveness of our new community leaders. The appli-

cation deadline is June 15th, 2012. For more information on the Leadership Douglas County program, please call Melissa

Moroni at (303) 688-4597 or email [email protected]


In the News MEMBERS

MW GOLDEN CONSTRUCTORS has added a new Project Manager.

Mike Weber has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Mike

has previous experience as a Project Manager and brings to MW GOLDEN CONSTRUCTORS 7 years of previous industry ex-

perience.

MW GOLDEN CONSTRUCTORS received the 2012 Na-tional Construction Company Award of Excellence from the

Construction Certification Commission of the American Institute of Constructors at their annual Forum in Tampa, Florida on April

20, 2012. MW GOLDEN CONSTRUCTORS received this award for its support of AIC Constructor Certification and profes-

sionalism of the individual Constructor. MW GOLDEN CON-STRUCTORS has two Certified Professional Constructors on

staff and four Associate Constructors. MW GOLDEN CON-STRUCTORS has been providing professional construction ser-

vices within Colorado since 1984. Mailing: P.O. Box 338, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104-0338 (303) 688-9848 Fax (303) 688-8269

Physical: 1700 N. Park Street, Grand Canyon Suite, Castle Rock, CO 80109-3009 CASTLE ROCK ▪ COLORADO ▪ GRAND

Local Printer Honored for Sales Growth

Keith Reeves, Columbine Printing, Castle Rock, CO, has been honored for his company’s sales growth by CPrint® International

during the bi-annual board meeting in Denver, Colorado. CPrint® awards printers who have demonstrated a signi ficant sales growth

over the past year. Columbine Printing is the only printer in Castle Rock that quali-

fi ed for the prestigious CPrint® designation. CPrint® is available only to printers who demonstrate exceptional quality and service

by maintaining standards in operations, training, equipment and software as well as worker benefits and working conditions. This

program requires annual onsite recerti fication as well as partici-pation in continuing educational programs.

Columbine Printing is located at 312 Wilcox Street, Suite 101, Castle Rock, CO 80104. For more information about the com-

pany, call 303-688-5692, e-mail [email protected], or visit the company’s website at http://www.columbine-

printing.com.

CAMP CALF - A Summertime Agricultural Adventure

Registration is open for a most exciting agricultural adventure, CAMP CALF. Located at CALF's Lowell Ranch on Plum Creek,

children entering third - sixth grades are invited to spend a day, or an entire week, this summer at CAMP CALF. During this fun

packed day-camp, children will participate in ranch activities such as feeding the animals, gardening and fun activities and

games. Age Range: Open to children entering 3rd through 6th grade. June 4-8, 2012; 9am to 3pm. Pick a day or come for the

week. Cost: $200/week or $50/day Visit http://www.thecal f.org for

more information or call 303-688-1026.

CoWest - Car seat Safety Event

Saturday, May 19th (10:00am to 1:00 pm). Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be onsite to offi cially check your car seat,

making sure it is installed and belted correctly. There will be several auto stations available! Learn more about car seat safety

state regulations! Location: 810 New Memphis Ct Castle Rock, CO 80108.

WHITE CONSTRUCTION GROUP COMPLETES

TWO NEW COFFEE RETAIL STORES IN CASTLE ROCK

White Construction Group, a Colorado-based commercial general construction firm, recently completed two new retail stores for

Lost Coffee in Castle Rock. Located at 390 Perry in downtown, and 3980 Limelight in the

Meadows of Castle Rock, these two new stores are the first ret ail outlets for the originally mobile Lost Coffee truck “Brewtus” that

rolled into town February 2011. Celebrating its twenty-seventh year, White Construction Group is a multi-million dollar general

contractor that specializes in commercial construction, design-build, historic restorations and tenant improvement projects. The

company provides pre-construction, construction management, general construction and post construction services for public and

private clients. The company has received numerous construction and job safety program awards. White Construction Group can be

reached at 303-688-6924 or http://www.whitecg.com.

YOUNG CITIZENS FOR PHILANTHROPY TO LAUNCH

FIRST CYCLE AGAINST VIOLENCE BIKE RACE Bicycle Race Aims to Raise Awareness on Domestic Violence

The Women’s Crisis & Family Outreach Center (WCFOC) , through their Young Citizens for Philanthropy (YCP) partnership,

is launching its first CYCLE AGAINST VIOLENCE Bike Race Saturday, May 19, 2012 in Castle Rock, Colorado. Registration

begins at 6:45 and the ride will begin at 8:45.Information on the event, including registration information can be found on the

company’s website, http://www.cycleagainstviolence.com


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