October 2013 Business Voice Newsletter

SERVING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY SINCE 1955•REPRESENTING 15,249 MEMBER EMPLOYEES•OCTOBER 2013 VOLUME 30, NUMBER 10

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

Friday, October 18th

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! this issue

New

eXcelerate

Program Offered

to Business

Community.

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For 18 years the Castle Rock Chamber has chosen a day to

celebrate its members and thank them for their support.

October 18th is Membership Appreciation Day (MAD) to recognize

member businesses that are committed to the Chamber and con-

tribute to the economic vitality of the community through their

Chamber membership.

Celebrating fifty-eight years in the making, the

Chamber has proven to be a member-driven

organization which contributes

significantly to the community

through events and programs that

enhance the economy.

Read more page 3.

Economic Update P.2

Upcoming Networking Events P.5

October Business Trainings P.6

Business of the Month P.7

Women of Influence Luncheon P.9

Young Entrepreneur’s P.10

Leadership Board Training P.11

New eXcelerate Program P. 13

Leadership Douglas County Class

of 2014 Announced P. 18

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Economic Update 2013-2014 Board of Directors

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Rand Clark, Rand Clark, Rand Clark, Rand Clark, Random Productions

Erik Erickson, Erik Erickson, Erik Erickson, Erik Erickson, WalMart Super Center

David FarnanDavid FarnanDavid FarnanDavid Farnan, Douglas County Libraries

Todd Folkenberg, Todd Folkenberg, Todd Folkenberg, Todd Folkenberg, Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus

Brooke Fox, Brooke Fox, Brooke Fox, Brooke Fox, Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation

Lisa Frizell, Lisa Frizell, Lisa Frizell, Lisa Frizell, Douglas County Assessors Office

Brock Goodwin, Brock Goodwin, Brock Goodwin, Brock Goodwin, Mutual of Omaha

Nadine Kirk, Nadine Kirk, Nadine Kirk, Nadine Kirk, RE/MAX Alliance

Brian Leugs, Brian Leugs, Brian Leugs, Brian Leugs, Business Communication Support

Elyse McNultyElyse McNultyElyse McNultyElyse McNulty, Kaiser Permanente

Jaye Thompson, Jaye Thompson, Jaye Thompson, Jaye Thompson, Northstar Bank Colorado

Linda Watson, Linda Watson, Linda Watson, Linda Watson, Sky Ridge Medical Center

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Mayor Paul Donahue, Mayor Paul Donahue, Mayor Paul Donahue, Mayor Paul Donahue, Town of Castle Rock

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

Sally Misare, Sally Misare, Sally Misare, Sally Misare, Town Clerk

Pam Ridler, CCE, Pam Ridler, CCE, Pam Ridler, CCE, Pam Ridler, CCE, President/CEO, Castle Rock Chamber

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Pam Ridler, CCE, Pam Ridler, CCE, Pam Ridler, CCE, Pam Ridler, CCE, President/CEO

[email protected]

Melissa Mares, Melissa Mares, Melissa Mares, Melissa Mares, Director of Communications

[email protected]

Wendy Krzeczowski, Wendy Krzeczowski, Wendy Krzeczowski, Wendy Krzeczowski, Event Manager

[email protected]

Tammy Cratty, Tammy Cratty, Tammy Cratty, Tammy Cratty, Office Administrator

[email protected]

Susan O’Malley, Susan O’Malley, Susan O’Malley, Susan O’Malley, Membership Account Executive

[email protected]

Sonia Waugh, Sonia Waugh, Sonia Waugh, Sonia Waugh, Receptionist

[email protected]

Nationally, about 180,000 jobs are being added on a monthly basis.

Through the first eight months of 2013, jobs added in Colorado have been steady, although the rate of growth began to decline in Q2. On

average, 58,500 jobs have been added compared to the same period last year. It is unlikely however the current level of job growth can

be sustained without greater creation of primary jobs.

Our Colorado unemployment rate and number of unemployed work-ers have trended downward since late 2010. In August 2013, the

total number of unemployed workers declined slightly. The total

number of unemployed is about twice as many as June 2007, the low point.

Between June 2007 and the peak in October 2010, the number of unemployed workers increased by 153,192. In the 35 months since

the peak, the number of unemployed workers has declined by only

52,860.

There was a decline in unemployment from 7.3% in January to 7.1% for the past six

months, however these changes are not significant. Despite solid gains in wage and sal-

ary employment, the number of unemployed workers declined by 6,628 between Janu-ary and August. The decline from March to August has only been 1,561.

Sold Growth Sectors The average employment for the solid growth sectors through the last eight months is

25,100 greater than the same period in 2012. These sectors account for 32.3% of total

employment the top three sectors are in health care, business-to-business and profes-sional/scientific. They have accounted for 42.9% of job growth in 2013. These sectors

were forecasted to add 19,000 to 25,000 jobs in 2013.

Colorado business and government leaders will have a new and exciting opportunity this fall. On October 17th and 18th the Economic Development Council of Colorado will

present a national level conference in downtown Denver that features Bill McDermott, CEO of SAP (one of the world's leading software companies), Bob Rice of Bloomberg

News, Joel Kotkin (the authority on global, economic and political trends), Scott Black-

mun (CEO of the US Olympic Committee), Governor Hickenlooper, and others.

Gary Horvath has

conducted business,

economic and mar-

ket research in Colo-

rado for over 20

years. The 2013

CBER forecast can be

found at

www.cber.co/

CBEReconomy.html

Gary Horvath

Colorado Economy Researcher

Labor Market Information Group

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, CBER. Colorado-based Business and Economic Research www.cber.com

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Every Year the Chamber recognizes and appreciates our

members in a tradition called Member Appreciation Day

where members receive a thank you gift designating them

as a cherished Member. In addition, the new 2014 Mem-

ber Directory will be delivered to those Chamber Mem-

bers. On Thursday, October 17th from 1pm to 4pm,

Board of Director, Staff, and Ambassador Members will be

visiting our Chairman’s Circle Sponsors to thank them for

their generosity and support. On Friday, October 18th

from 9am to 1pm, more than 20 Ambassadors, Board

Members, and Chamber staff will cover the Castle Rock

Community and distribute our new 2014 Chamber Direc-

tories and thank you gifts to our commercial location busi-

ness Members. Our theme this year is:

“Here’s To YOU!!!”

Please look for our Board of Directors, Ambassadors and

Chamber staff to come in and give a special thank you in

person!

We are excited to have the opportunity each year to let

our members know how important you are to us. We

could not carry out this special day without our Member

Appreciation Day sponsor, Wells Fargo Bank!

If you would like to volunteer to help with this prestigious

event, please email Susan at [email protected] or call

her at 303-688-4597 and join us for lunch afterwards on

the 18th.

Membership Appreciation Days-October 17th & 18th

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October Calendar of Events

Tuesday 1st— Free Business Consultation (Chamber)

Wednesday 2nd Leadership Douglas County (Highlands Ranch Mansion) @ 8:00 am Leads Referral (Castle Cafe) @ 11:30 am Business after Hours (Patriot Enterprises) @ 5:00 pm

Thursday 3rd Ribbon Cutting (Castle Rock Homebrew) @ 4:00 pm Webster University MBA Class (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm

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

Tuesday 8th Free Business Consultation (Chamber) Douglas County Business Alliance Board Retreat (Chamber) @ 7:30 am The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am

Wednesday 9th Ambassadors Exec. Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 10:30 am Ambassadors Meeting (Chamber) @ 12:00 pm

Thursday 10th Business over Breakfast (JM Kitchen & Bath) @ 7:30 am Women of Influence (Cherokee Ranch & Castle) @ 11:30 am Ribbon Cutting (Blue spruce Animal Clinic) @ 4:00 pm Webster University MBA Class (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm

Tuesday 15th Free Business Consultation (Chamber) Government Issues Committee Meeting @ 7:30 am Third Tech Tuesday (Chamber) 9:00 am

Wednesday 16th Leadership Douglas County Steering Meeting (Chamber) 7:30 am Community Leadership (Chamber) @ 11:30 am Leads Referral (Castle Cafe) @ 11:30 am Business after Hours Castle Rock Art Guild @ 5:00 pm

Thursday 17th Membership Appreciation Day Chairman’s Circle 1:00 pm Douglas County Community Foundation (Castle Rock Bank Castle Pines) @ 4:00 pm Webster University MBA Class (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm

Friday 18th Castle Rock Economic Partners (EDC) @ 8:00 am Membership Appreciation Day 9:00 am Membership Appreciation Day Volunteer Luncheon @ 1:00 pm

Tuesday 22nd Free Business Consultation (Chamber) The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am Worksite Wellness Focus Group (Chamber) @ 8:00 am Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am

Wednesday 23rd Business Training “Top 10 Legal Mistakes by Small Businesses in 2013 that Made Lawyers Rich” (Chamber) @ 11:00 am

Thursday 24th Board of Directors meeting (Chamber) @ 11:30 Webster University MBA Class (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm

Wednesday 30th Business of the Month (Crystal Valley Ranch) @ 9:00 am

Thursday 31st—Webster University MBA Class (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm

PRESIDENT’S LEVEL

Castle Rock Bank

Colorado Community Media

Sky Ridge Medical Center

EXECUTIVE LEVEL

Black Hills Energy

Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus

Douglas County Living Magazine

Intermountain Rural Electric Assoc.

ENTREPRENEUR LEVEL

Castle Rock Development Company

FirstBank-Douglas County

Northstar Bank Colorado

Patriot Enterprises

PREMIER LEVEL

ANB Bank

Arapahoe Community College

Bonaventure of Castle Rock

Bubbles Liquor World

CoWest Insurance Group

Douglas County Libraries

Folkestad,Fazekas,Barrick & Patoile PC

gopixel design studios, inc.

Kaiser Permanente

Medved Autoplex at Castle Rock

MyWedding.com

Mike Ward Infiniti

One Clear Choice Garage Doors

Plumbline Services Inc.

Random Productions

Renewal By Andersen

Rocky Mountain PBS

Sam’s Club

Wal-Mart

Wells Fargo Bank

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One Pass for Networking level, free to Ascent level and above.

$10 for Community Connection

All events are 5-7pm

GUESTS MUST PRE REGISTER.

Contact Susan at the Chamber 303-688-4597.

October 2nd Patriot Enterprises

October 16 Castle Rock Art Guild

November 13th Medved

December 4th ANB Bank

Business After Hours

Oct. 10th JM Kitchen & Bath

Dec. 12th Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus

Business Over Breakfast

Upcoming Networking Events


Wednesday, Oct. 2nd

5pm to 7pm

701 Park St. Suite A

Community Connection: $10 per person. One pass for Net-

working level, free for Ascent level & above. Guests/Non-

members must have an admittance pass.

Free to Networking level & above mem-

bers; $10 for Community Connection.

Guests must have a pass.

Business Over Breakfast Thursday, Oct. 10th 7:30am to 9am

1375 Caprice Drive


Wednesday, Oct. 16th

5pm to 7pm Art & Taste Bud Exploration

314 Wilcox St.

Community Connection: $10 per person.

One pass for Networking level, free for Ascent level & above. Guests/Non-members must have an admittance pass.

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Business Trainings Offered

Through the partnership of the

Chamber, Town of Castle Rock, PS

Miller Library and the Senior Core of

Retired Executives (SCORE), we can

help you keep your business on

course or successfully help you

launch a new venture by providing

consultations with industry experts.

Schedule appointments for a

business consultation with an

expert regarding the following:

• Business start-ups

• Developing a business plan

• Marketing and sales activities

• Accounting and tax issues

• Securing financing

• Business organization

• Managing business growth

• Business Boot Camp

• Access to Local Expertise

• Database & GIS Research

Call 303-688-4597 or sign up at:

www.CastleRockEG.com

How Does Your

Business Thrive?

Social Media Aggregation Tools

(SMAT)- Hootsuite (specifically)

Tuesday, Oct. 15 9am to 10am-

Castle Rock Chamber

Topics to include:

• What are Social Media Aggrega-tions Tools.

• Why using SMAT help you to be more effective and efficient with your social media.

• How to use SMATs for your social media needs.

• Applying a SMAT, Hootsuite spe-cifically, to your social media management.

Equipment: Bring your laptop or

tablet, Free Wi-Fi is available.

RSVP: [email protected]

Free To Chamber Members; $10 for Future Members

Top 10 Legal Mistakes by Small Businesses in 2013 that Made

Lawyers Rich

Wednesday, October 23rd 11 am to 1 pm

Castle Rock Chamber

Topics:

Litigation: Insider secrets of when to sue and when to settle - and what happens when you get it wrong.

Collections: Dealing with deadbeat customers

Contracts: YOU ARE NOT A LAWYER

Dealing with Partners: The wrong way to get "divorced" from your busi-ness partner or their spouse

Handling Employees: Learn about the so-called "sue your boss law"

Corporate Structure: What happens to "naked" business owners

Business Debt: Why some business owners go down with the ship (and why some of them deserve it)

Attorney Bill Henry

Robinson & Henry P.C.

RSVP: [email protected]

Free To Chamber Members $20 for Future Members Read more at www.CastleRockEG.com

Third Tech Tuesday was

created and is taught by Dr. Michelle Post, Certified Social Media Strategist specializing in the

analysis, review and creation of a social media strategy for individuals, entrepre-

neurs, small and medium businesses.

Dr. Michelle Post has more than 25+ years in the IT/Business industries, and 8+ years in Higher Education and Non-profit industries. View more at http://www.reachyourpotential.info/

index.php?show=about

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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 on-

going efforts to help our members

save. By participating in this

program, you are furthering the

goal of strengthening our local

economy .

View all the member to

m e m b e r d i s c o u n t s a t

www.CastleRock.org in the

Members Only sect ion.

Contact Susan

by calling

303-688-4597

to participate.

The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce recently announced its September re-cipient for Business of the Month — Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus. As

part of the Centura Health Network who have been active Castle Rock Cham-ber member for more than 10 years, their newest location Castle Rock Advent-

ist Health Campus opened Aug.1st and offers 24-hour care locally.

Our new neighbor makes available a local choice for those seeking hospital care, further fulfilling the Town’s Vision 2020 goal of facilitating the develop-

ment of a 24-hour medical facility in Castle Rock. (The 24-hour emergency

room attached to the hospital opened about in 2012).

“After years of planning and development, our team is excited the day has fi-nally come for us to open Castle Rock’s first hospital and start providing com-passionate care and comprehensive services to our community,” CEO Todd

Folkenberg said.

The 50-bed Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, 2350 Meadows Blvd., connects Cas-tle Rock to Colorado’s largest health care system, Centura Health. Expert pro-viders at the state-of-the-art facility specialize in areas including orthopedics; emergency. Pediatric and cardiac services; intensive care; radiology/imaging;

rehabilitation; and sleep disorders.

The hospital also gives expecting parents a local option for bringing the newest Castle Rock residents into the world. The West-facing labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum rooms are complete with small chandeliers and fold-down

couches, where dad can catch some sleep.

“We know Centura Health and Castle Rock Adventist Hospital are a wonderful

addition to our community, and we look forward to a long-term and positive

partnership,” Mayor Paul Donahue said.

Residents of Castle Rock and beyond no doubt are excited about this new neighbor. Enthusiasm may cause the new hospital to grow quickly – the build-ing’s fourth floor is a blank slate, offering room for expansion in any needed

area at just a few months notice.

Congratulations from the Castle Rock Chamber

for being recognized as an outstanding

business.

Michael Likens, Chairman of the Board, proudly presents the Business of the Month award to Todd

Folkenberg and members of the hospital staff as Chamber staff and ambassadors show their support.

Business of the Month-

Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus

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Business Years with the Chamber

Castle Rock Senior Center, Inc. 19 Years

Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Company 17 Years

Grange at The Meadows, The 12 Years

La Petite Academy 11 Years

Douglas County Democratic Party 10 Years

Parker Port-A-Potty, Inc. 10 Years

Grand Lodge on Peak 7 / BGV Marketing 7 Years

A Repair Guy, Inc. 6 Years

Sky Ridge Imaging Center at Castle Rock, The 6 Years

Wind Water Salon and Spa 4 Years

1 Guy, 1 Truck & 1 Trailer 4 Years

American Family Insurance - 3 Years Timothy Brown Agency, Inc.

Aluwind Inc. 3 Years

Bonaventure of Castle Rock 2 Years

My Wedding LLC 2 Years

NavPoint Real Estate Group 2 Years

Rays Collision & Towing 1 Year

Steiner Chiropractic 1 Year

Benefits and Incentive Group 1 Year

Blue Sky Satellite 1 Year

Coldwell Banker - Amy Lee Hoffmann 1 Year

Kids' Nite Out Across America 1 Year

Metzler Memory Care 1 Year

Travel Journeys 1 Year

Herring Bank 1 Year

Front Line Flatwork, Inc. 1 Year

Re/Max Alliance - Amy Musteen 1 Year

Emporium, The 1 Year

Red Hawk Remodeling 1 Year

Ads On Magnets 1 Year

DC - Dolphins 1 Year

Chamber Members Celebrating Anniversaries

Are You Taking Advantage?

AFFINITY PROGRAMS

CAN SAVE YOU MONEY!

Office Depot Program!

Members save approximately 15% to

25% annually on their office supplies!

To receive your National Program

Office Depot card, please call Susan

O’Malley at 303-688-4597 or email

[email protected]

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! For

more information, contact Mark

Pendergast of Comcast Business Class

at 303-720-8090 or email

[email protected]

For More Information about these

programs visit www.CastleRock.org

and click on Affinity Programs Icon.

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RECOMMEND JOINING THE

CHAMBER! EARN CHAMBER CASH!

WHAT: Stewardship Program

WHY: Reduce Your Membership

Investment Cost

WHO: This program acknowledges

and awards Chamber members for

Stewardship of the Chamber in the

Castle Rock Community.

HOW: Steward Recognition: Your

name and the referred new Cham-

ber member will be spotlighted in

the Business Voice in STEWARDSHIP

RECOGNITION section.

To complete your referral go to

http://www.castlerock./org/pdf/

MemberReferralCard2012.pdf.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO

LEARN ABOUT ADVERTISING

OPPORTUNITIES, CALL SUSAN AT

THE CHAMBER 303-688-4597.

Women of Influence Luncheon

Major Brenda Leffler

Lieutenant Colonel at Colorado State Patrol

The Women of Influence Luncheon Series provides opportuni-

ties and a venue for women leaders to network, share their

best insights and business practices, and foster connections

with others. Each quarterly luncheon will address a particular

key issue and solutions to women's advancement.

Major Brenda Leffler was promoted to lieutenant colonel — a rank no other woman has reached during the 76 year history of the depart-ment a little over a year and half ago. Before joining the State Patrol, Leffler was a noncommissioned officer in the U.S. Army and the Na-tional Guard between 1987 and 1997.

She joined the department in 1993, starting her career as a trooper in Golden. In 2002 Leffler was promoted to sergeant in Gilpin County. Just three years later she became a captain and then served as com-mander and major for the homeland security section of the patrol.

Most recently, Leffler was a liaison to the executive command staff and the Office of the Chief. "Lt. Colonel Leffler becomes an integral part of accomplishing our Strategic Plan, Intelligence-Led Policing plans and other pressing challenges facing the patrol today," said Colonel James Wolfinbarger, Chief of the CSP.

Leffler replaced Lt. Colonel Anthony Padilla — the first Latino in that position — who retired in April.

With Lieutenant Colonel Brenda L. Leffler ‘s experiences, she is uniquely qualified to inspire and motivate at this quarter’ Women of Influence Series.

This Luncheon is Sponsored by:

Education Sponsor: Medved Autoplex at Castle Rock

$37.00 for Chamber Members $47.00 for Future Members.

Questions? Call 303-688-4597

Seating is limited. Purchase tickets at: www.CastleRock.org

October 10, 2013

Time: 11:30 am to 1pm

Cherokee Ranch and Castle

Guest Speaker: Major Brenda Leffler

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YEA! Is a groundbreaking and excit-

ing afterschool program that trans-

forms local high school students

into real, confident entrepreneur.

YEA! strengthens the community

and the community strengthens

YEA! Students are able to network

with and develop relationships

with local business leaders, create

jobs, and launch businesses in their

own backyard. Students see that

they can make a difference within

the communities in which they live.

The enthusiasm and success of the

students are empowering for the

entire community! Contact Carrie

Buchan at 720-440-3726 or email

[email protected].

Thank You to All Our

Sponsors for their

generous support!

Sponsorships Are Available-

Contact Susan 303-688-4597.

Silver Sponsors:

Gold Sponsors:

Young Entrepreneurs’ Academy

Young�Entrepreneurs�Academy�

Class�of�2013�

The Castle Rock Chamber of Com-merce Young Entrepreneurs Academy

(YEA!), offering students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to establish a business enterprise or social move-ment through a 30-week, project-based, hands-on entrepreneurial edu-cation, has recently partnered with

eDCSD: The Colorado Cyber School. "Because this program is so closely aligned to the eDCSD: CO Cyber Crea-tive Competency program, any eligi-ble student participating in YEA! will

also have an opportunity to earn course credit through the Creative Competency program," said Sohne VanSelus, Principal of the Douglas

County School District's online school.

In 2012, the Castle Rock Chamber of

Commerce was awarded a grant by the US Chamber of Commerce to bring the first YEA! program to the State of Colorado. Sponsored by the Castle Rock Chamber, Douglas County

School District, Castle View High School, the Kaufmann Foundation and a number of local businesses, YEA! teaches students how to write a business or social action plan, make a

pitch to investors/supporters, obtain funding and launch their own real company/movement. They start as a student and finish as a CEO of their

own company!

The classes will meet in the Media

Center at Castle View High School, on Monday nights, from late October through May. Any interested, quali-fied student residing in the District is

eligible to apply.

For students seeking academic credit, additional incentives, such as a

loaned iPAD containing both produc-tivity and creativity tools to record

their experience will be included.

Class size is limited and the fee for the entire course, which includes all materials, pizza parties, field trips,

pitching before an Investors Panel, a Trade Show and graduation, is $350. Partial scholarships are available for eligible students. The deadline for applications is October 4. Classes be-

gin after fall break on October 21,

with an orientation on October 7.

Students and parents who would like more information or have questions about the application process can call 720.440.3726 or visit www.castlerock.org/yea.htm.

Business leaders can learn how to get involved with YEA! as a men-tor, guest lecturer, or how to join the CEO Investor Panel.

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Join A Leads Group! Leads Plus! Leads Referral The Breakfast Club

2nd & 4th Tuesdays 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 2nd & 4th Tuesdays

Time:

11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Time:

11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Time:

7:30 am to 8:45 am

Location:

The Fowl Line

Location:

Castle Cafe

Location:

Village Inn

Contact:

Tammy Cratty

Contact:

Susan O’Malley

Contact:

Tammy Cratty

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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.

Leadership Board Training Offered in November

DEVELOPING YOUR NON-PROFIT BOARD: Ingredients for an Extraordinary

Leadership Team

Tuesday, November 12, 2013 11am to 2:45pm

Philip S. Miller Library Cost: $49.00 (includes lunch)

Key components of the program will include:

• Winning Strategies for Success

• Importance of the Nominating Committee

• Traits of a Great Board Member

• Board Orientations

• Who Does What - Roles & Responsibilities

• Tips on Meeting Management

• Getting Your Leaders on the Same Page

Facilitator: Dave Kilby, WACE President/CEO

Presented By:

Purchase Tickets at

www.CastleRock.org

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Let us help you celebrate! Have you opened a new business, expanded

at your current location, relocated, or celebrating a milestone

anniversary?

Let the Castle Rock Chamber and the Ambassadors help you share the

good news!

A Ribbon Cutting ceremony is an important part of your overall

marketing and advertising plan and is a great way to kick off a grand

opening or relocation of a business.

Ribbon Cuttings, Celebrate Your Success

Contact the Chamber to schedule

your Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening

Celebration. Call 303.688.4597.

Edward Jones Financial-Deb Butrim

7887 E. Belleview Ave.Suite 178

Greenwood Village, CO 80111

(720) 284-7841

Financial Advisor

10th Anniversary Celebration!

PS Miller Library

100 S Wilcox

Castle Rock, CO 80104

(303) 688-7704

www.douglascountylibraries.org

Library

Cookies & Crema

4284 Trail Boss Drive Suite 100


(608) 432-1981

www.cookiesandcrema.com

Retail

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eXcelerate

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Accelerate growth. Promote excellence.

The Castle Rock Economic Gardening “eXcelerate Business Development Program” (EBDP) is designed to lead and inspire businesses to grow and prosper to their highest potential. Every business whether in the early

stages of development or deeply rooted established businesses will benefit from the concepts and sys-tems taught in the program. Our goal is to help participating busi-

nesses accelerate growth and pro-mote excellence through proven business development and business

planning strategies and tactics.

Key elements of growth can be measured in many ways:

• Increased revenues and profits

• added staff and workforce

• acquisition of investment capital and

• community impact

Ultimately, these growth patterns depend on helping individual busi-ness leaders grow in the knowledge and ability to impact their own com-

pany.

eXcelerate Business Development Program will provide business own-ers with:

• Business training

• Peer group accountability and

• Leader mentors

During the five month program, par-ticipants will attend a series of seven high impact training sessions with Business Coach and Trainer Mike

Tafoya, President of Estrada Strate-gies-DTC, meet with their leader mentors, and develop a one year strategic plan. The goal for all par-ticipants is to establish and define

their future growth strategies, and create an implementation plan for

the immediate future.

View more information about this new exciting program at


Ambassador Program is

Sponsored By:

Ambassador of the Month-Michael Likens

Michael Likens, owner of gopixel design studios, inc., is a professional

visual communicator, but even he can’t visualize a better place to watch

both his business and his family grow than in Castle Rock, Colorado. Mi-

chael moved to the area nearly eight years ago, and within a month after

arriving he joined the Chamber. “The Chamber has been very good for

business,” Michael said, “Business has grown consistently since I became

an active member.”

Michael now serves as the Chamber Board Chairman, as well as several

Chamber groups and committees aimed at assisting people grow their

businesses, in addition to his active involvement as a Chamber Ambassa-

dor. While Michael is quick to express his appreciation to the Chamber

for the opportunities it has given him to help other people, it is Michael’s

“likeability” that serves him well, both in business and as a Chamber Am-

bassador. Whether a business is just starting out and needs a complete

image campaign, or has been around for decades and is searching for a

fresh way to reach its customers, Michael Likens is the passion behind

gopixel design studios, helping clients make a successful first impression.

gopixel design studios, inc. is a full service website design, search engine

optimization and graphic design firm dedicated to providing solutions to

today’s marketing challenges.

Services include website development, SEO, e-newsletters, and virtually

every Internet marketing tool available. In addition, gopixel provides tra-

ditional communications products, such as logo design, business cards

and stationary packages, print advertisements, newsletters, and branding

and positioning consultation. For more information visit

www.gopixel.com.

Michael also finds time for skiing, attending performing arts events, vis-

iting museums, hiking Castlewood Canyon, and watching Formula One

racing. His faith is also an important part of his life, and he often donates

graphic design work to his church or other non-profit organizations.

Congratulations, Michael. You make the Castle Rock Chamber look

good!

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Beverage Sponsor Storage Sponsor

The Pepsi Bottling Company

3801 Brighton Boulevard

Denver 80216

Park Street/Jerry Street Storage

1500 N. Park Street

Castle Rock 80104

303.688.2242

Welcome New Members

American Pacific Mortgage of Colorado

Arlin Shepard (303) 524-1368

8310 S. Valley Highway Suite 300

Englewood, CO 80112

Mortgages

www.apmortgageco.com

Bank of America Home Loans

Tyba Bolander (720) 421-8196

6465 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, #200

Centennial, CO 80111

Mortgages

www.mortgage.bankofamerica.com

Christian Brothers Automotive

Steve Peterson (720) 282-9989

5721 New Abbey Ln.


Automobile Repairs & Service

E Company, Inc. Property Tax Reduction Services, The

Steve Evans (720) 351-3515

Appraiser - Commercial

www.theEcompany.net

Firehouse Subs

Cory Cummings (303) 660-6121

11280 S. Twenty Mile Rd. Unit 102

Parker, CO 80134

Restaurants

www.firehousesubs.com

Fit 4 Mom

Brittnie Harris (720) 320-3084

599 Topeka Way


Fitness

www.castlerock.fit4mom.com

Headley Technical Services

Bernie Headley (720) 271-3894

Computer Services, Computers -

Networking

www.headleytech.com

Kay's Kitchen Gourmet Foods

Kay Wolfe (303) 284-3495

Food Products

www.kickassedibles.com

Restaurant of the Month

Gabriel’s

5450 Manhart Ave

Sedalia, CO

303.688.2323

www.gabrielsdenver.com

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Customized, Confidential Consultations to Help Your Business Grow

Business resources to keep you moving forward

MA R K E T RE S E A RC H - C O M P E T I T I V E A N A L Y S I S - B U S I N E S S T O O L S - L O C A L E X P E R T S

Chamber Offers Free Business Consultations

Castle Rock Economic Gardeners (CREG) is a group of dedicated and experi-

enced business leaders whose mission is to provide small businesses with

the resources used by best-in-class firms, thereby enhancing their competi-

tiveness in the local, state and global marketplaces. Our purpose is to help

Douglas County businesses flourish in today’s marketplace. Whether you’re

just starting out and need help turning an

idea into reality, or you’ve been estab-

lished for years and want to take your

business to the next level, we can show

you how to gain the knowledge, direc-

tion, and connections you need to culti-

vate a successful business.

How does your bus iness grow? Is your business ready for that next step? Not sure about the next step? Not sure how to take it?

WE ARE HERE TO HELP!

ACCESS TO LOCAL EXPERTISE

It is not possible to be an expert about every

aspect of running a business. The Chamber

can provide participants with referrals to

experts in such areas as financing, legal and

zoning.

DATABASE & GIS RESEARCH

The program has access to industry leading

research databases and GIS information to

develop a custom growth plan. Databases

include Reference USA, Dodge Report, JJ

Hill.

WANT MORE INFORMATION?

Economic Gardening information and a pro-

gram application may be found at the Castle

Rock Economic Gardening website.

www.CastleRockEG.org

SPECIALIZED COU NSELING

MARKET DATABASE SEARCHES

BUSINESS PLAN REVIEW

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TOOLS

CONSTRUCTION REPORTS

EXPERT RESOURCE REFERRALS

The concept of economic gardening

fosters entrepreneurial activity by pro-

viding the essential information, infra-

structure, and resources required for

successful business development and

growth. All services and information

are at little or no cost to both start-ups

and established businesses in Douglas

County, Colorado. Please take a few

moments to explore our website and

learn how the Castle Rock Economic

Gardeners can help your business

grow.

PROGRAM SPONSORS:

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Town & County News and Events

FREE Countywide, multi-product recycling

event on October 5-Electronics recycling,

paper shredding, cell phone recycling, and

clothing donation included. A residential-

only multi-product recycling event – ac-

cepting electronics; personal documents

for shredding; and clothing donation – will

be held on Saturday, October 5, from 9:00

a.m. until 1:00 p.m., at Castle View High

School, 5254 N. Meadows Drive, in Castle

Rock. Read more http://

www.douglas.co.us/newsroom/free-

countywide-multi-product-recycling-event-

on-october-5/

Howling Good Time Gala is October 10,

2013. Join the K-9 Friends of Douglas

County at the 3rd Annual Howling Good

Time Gala as they welcome K-9 Zoos and

his handler, Deputy Todd Tucker. Cele-

brated Denver comedian Chris Voth (Last

Comic Standing) will emcee this exclusive

event at Cielo at Castle Pines to benefit the

Douglas County K-9 Unit. Get your tickets

at https://k9friend.ejoinme.org/

MyEvents/HowlingGoodTime2013/

tabid/481847/Default.aspx.

Douglas Land Conservancy's Night at the

Castle is Friday October 11, 2013 at

Cherokee Ranch Castle (6113 Daniel's

Park Road) from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The

Douglas Land Conservancy is a non-

partisan, non-profit land trust dedicated to

the protection and conservation of the

natural character, habitat, and open space

of the central front range region of Colo-

rado, including Douglas County and sur-

rounding areas. You are invited to help

them celebrate twenty six years of land

conservation at our upcoming Night at the

Castle. Take advantage of complementary

tours of the Cherokee Ranch Castle and

browse the unique auction items while you

enjoy live classical entertainment, conver-

sation, a glass of wine and nibble on appe-

tizers. Tickets $55 per person, cash bar.

Register at http://

douglaslandconservancy.org/

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office to Host

5th Annual “One Day Citizen Academy” -

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, is now

accepting applications for its annual “One

Day Citizen Academy”. This is a great op-

portunity to learn more about the Sheriff’s

Office in a short amount of time. The one

day event will be held on Wednesday, No-

vember 6th at the Robert A. Christensen

Justice Center located at 4000 Justice Way,

Castle Rock, CO. The purpose of the citi-

zen academy is to provide an opportunity

for the citizens of Douglas County to be-

come better informed about the duties,

responsibilities and structure of the Sher-

iff’s Office. Read more: http://

www.castlerock.org/

chamber_news10.htm

DrugTakeBackDay is October 26th. Drive

through and turn in your unused or ex-

pired prescription and over-the-counter

medication for safe disposal on Saturday,

Oct. 26 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Douglas

County Sheriff’s Office Highlands Ranch

Substation located at 9250 Zotos Drive.

ITEMS WHICH CANNOT BE ACCEPTED:

Needles and sharps, Mercury

(thermometers), Oxygen containers, Che-

motherapy/Radioactive substances, Pres-

surized canisters, or Illicit Drugs. Spon-

sored by: Centennial Water and Sanitation

District, Highlands Ranch Metro District

and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

Tri-County Health Department Offers

FREE Cancer and Heart Disease Screenings

for Qualifying Women During Breast Can-

cer Awareness Month -Tri-County Health

Department’s Peak Wellness program pro-

vides low-income, uninsured and under-

insured women ages 40-64 with FREE

screenings and referrals in an effort to

prevent cancer, diabetes, heart disease

and stroke. The free visit to a Peak Well-

ness clinic includes blood pressure, choles-

terol, blood sugar and body mass index

tests to screen for heart disease and diabe-

tes. Clients also receive a Pap test to

screen for cervical cancer, a clinical breast

exam, and they can schedule a free mam-

mogram. Clients can also speak one-on-

one with a Registered Nurse and a Regis-

tered Dietitian. Read more: http://

www.castlerock.org/chamber_news8.htm

SAVE THE DATE-6th Annual Future for

Families Gala benefiting The Women's

Crisis & Family Outreach Center is Friday,

November 8, 2013 from 6:00 PM - 10:00

PM at The Inverness Hotel & Conference

Center (200 Inverness Drive W). Through

the Future for Families Gala, the WCFOC

hopes to unite this region in taking an im-

portant step towards breaking the cycle of

violence. In an evening of dinner, dancing,

live and silent auctions, and live entertain-

ment, this event will offer attendees an

elegant, memorable, and enjoyable time.

To inquire more about ticket sales or cor-

porate sponsorship please visit

www.twcfoc.org, contact Heather Orr at

[email protected], or call at 303-688-

1094. All proceeds from this event will be

directed to client services. Purchase your

ticket at https://www.abcrsvp.com/

twcfoc/start_rsvp.php.

Trick or Treat Street is Thursday, October

31 from 2pm-5pm at Festival Park. Cele-

brate Halloween in Downtown Castle Rock.

This annual event is hosted in partnership

between the Town and the Downtown

Alliance and is fun for the whole family. It

will feature a costume contest, pumpkins,

activities and trick-or-treating at Down-

town businesses. The schedule and prereg-

istration for the costume contest will be

available online starting Oct. 1 at

CRgov.com/TrickorTreat.

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Members in the News

The Grange in the Meadows is bringing a

little bit of Germany to The Grange for an

OktoberFest celebration that you will not

want to miss on Oct. 4th from 6pm to 8pm.

This 21+ event will feature German beers for

tasting, a live German band, and a full plate of

authentic German food. Pre-registration is

required. More info and to register visit

https://www.smore.com/y85t.

SOCIAL SECURITY-What You Need to Know

to Help Maximize Your Retirement Income.

October 10, 2013 – 6:30 pm at Blue Nectar

Mexican Restaurant (214 S. Wilcox Street).

Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 8th by call-

ing 303-243-5684 or email

[email protected]. Hosted by: Colorado

Financial Partners, LLC.

When it comes to good times, Chili’s knows

how to deliver. And in the case of Party Plat-

ters, they now deliver directly to your door!

Contact them at (303) 663-0101 (please place

orders by 10:00 am for same day delivery).

Young Professionals Kick-off ! Save the Date-Oct. 17

Whether you're an intern just starting your professional life, a

teacher, entrepreneur, an investment banker or climbing the

corporate ladder, Douglas County Young Professionals has

something for you. Learn more about this group on October

17th, or call 720-375-4646. For more information email re-

quest to: [email protected]

DCYP MISSION: To give young leaders the opportunity to exchange

ideas and grow professionally, develop the skills needed to suc-

ceed in their chosen profession or occupation and share common

interest while gaining an insiders view of the regional business

scene. With an emphasis on providing professional development,

networking opportunities and to promote an overall investment in

the future of the community.

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Developing Leaders-Leadership Douglas County

Leadership Douglas County is pleased to announce the 2014

class:

Leadership Douglas County is designed to broaden participant

knowledge of the community while enhancing leadership

skills, which in turn increases the strength and effectiveness

of our new community leaders. For more information on the

Leadership Douglas County program, please visit leadership-

douglascounty.org, call Carrie Buchan at (720) 440-3726 or

email [email protected].

Victoria Brazitis

City of Lone Tree

Juliet Case

Parker Chamber of Commerce

Chris Cooper

City of Lone Tree Police Department

Timothy Friday

Town of Castle Rock Utilities

Colbe Galston


Captain Bradlee Heyden

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office

Rebecca Hernandez

Town of Castle Rock Police Dept.

Diane Leavesley

Douglas County Housing Partnership

Kris Medina

Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver

James W. Piper, Jr.

Town of Castle Rock Fire & Rescue

Jill E. Romann

Douglas County Coroner’s Office

Nicole Sanders

FirstBank

Diane Spomer

City of Castle Pines

Carleen Thomas

Erickson Living/Wind Crest

Michael Weakley

Tri-County Health Department

Marian Woodward

Douglas County Assessor’s Office

Leadership Douglas County Patron Sponsors:

BreakThroughs, Inc.

City of Lone Tree

Douglas County Government

Leadership Douglas County Program Sponsors:

Black Hills Energy

Cherokee Ranch and Castle Foundation


FirstBank of Douglas County

Highlands Ranch Metro District

South Metro Fire Rescue Authority

Town of Castle Rock

Wells Fargo Bank

Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce

The Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch

The Lone Tree Chamber of Commerce

The Parker Chamber of Commerce

Thank you all

for your

generous support!

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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 in the

“Members in the News” section.

Submit all press releases or company

announcements to newsletter

Editor, Melissa Mares at

[email protected] by the 15th

of the month to be included in the

following month’s issue. Take

advantage of this opportunity to

reach fellow chamber members.

*Some Restrictions apply.

Are you taking advantage of the

Member to Member Discount

Program? Visit the Members Only

section to sign up and view

discounts at www.CastleRock.org.

420 Jerry Street

Castle Rock, Colorado 80104

303.688.4597 ph

303.688.2688 fax

www.CastleRock.org

www.VisitCastleRock.org


https://www.facebook.com/CastleRockChamber

SEPTEMBER’S

TRAFFIC ALERT!

PHONE CALLS 635

WALK-INS 1250

THE CHAMBER STAFF WORKS HARD

TO ASSIST VISITORS & GUESTS

COMING INTO THE CHAMBER &

VISITOR’S CENTER.

Tell Us What You Think!

Suggestions /Additions to

this publication are

always welcomed.

Send comments to

Melissa Mares:

[email protected]

Upcoming Signature Events

Castle Rock Starlighting-November 23, 2013—

The Castle Rock “Lighting of the Star” has been a community event shared

by residents dating back to 1935. The same spirit of volunteerism, generos-

ity and love of tradition exists today as Castle Rock businesses and residents

prepare to celebrate Starlighting downtown on November 23rd. This year’s

celebration will again include: carriage rides, hot chocolate, non profit

booths, live entertainment and of course Santa will be present for photos

and visits. Don’t forget to enjoy the Rink at the Rock, an outdoor ice skating

rink in downtown Castle Rock as well. The Starlighting ceremony will begin

promptly at 5:00 pm and the lighting of the Star will be at approximately

5:30 pm. More info at www.CastleRockCulture.com

Upcoming Event Dates:

Colorado Healthy Living Expo-February 8, 2014

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