april 2012 business voice newsletter

Castle Rock Chamber Business Voice • CastleRock.org

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MMMMOREOREOREORE N N N NEWSEWSEWSEWS I I I INSIDENSIDENSIDENSIDE Participate in Stewardship Program 2 Success with Mobile Marketing-Business Training 4 Douglas County Commissioner Debate 5 Discover & Explore Spain with the Chamber 10 New Member Orientation-Save the date 11

SERVING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY SINCE 1955 • REPRESENTING 15,235 MEMBER EMPLOYEES • APRIL 2012 VOLUME 12, NUMBER 4SERVING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY SINCE 1955 • REPRESENTING 15,235 MEMBER EMPLOYEES • APRIL 2012 VOLUME 12, NUMBER 4SERVING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY SINCE 1955 • REPRESENTING 15,235 MEMBER EMPLOYEES • APRIL 2012 VOLUME 12, NUMBER 4SERVING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY SINCE 1955 • REPRESENTING 15,235 MEMBER EMPLOYEES • APRIL 2012 VOLUME 12, NUMBER 4

More Award Nominees

and details,

See Page 7

Barbara Dice Castle Country

Assisted Living

Mark Stevens Town of Castle Rock

Rick Stucy Stucy Realty Company

Mike Golden MW Golden Constructors

Business Person of the Year Nominees

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Complete your referral form today here: http://www.castlerock.org/pdf/MemberReferralCard2012.pdf


2011~2012 BBBBOARDOARDOARDOARD OFOFOFOF D D D DIRECTORSIRECTORSIRECTORSIRECTORS

A change in leadership will be taking place in the near future with their installation

on May 11th at our Annual Banquet (see page 6 to obtain your seat). The Board of Directors have presented the slate of officers and new directors to the membership

which include: Executive Committee:

� Chairman—Aaron Barrick, Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile PC

� Chairman-elect—Michael Likens, gopixel design studios

� Treasurer—Wendy Nelson, B2B CFO

� Nino DiMatteo—FirstBank

� Immediate Past Chair—Linda Watson, Sky Ridge Medical Center

New director appointments to the board include (2 year terms):

� John Cona, ACME Brick

� David Farnan, Douglas County Libraries

� Brooke Fox, CO Agriculture & Livestock Foundation (CALF)

� Lisa Frizell, Douglas County Assessor’s Office

One-year board appointments include:

� Eric Keller, Copper Canyon Construction (representing the Castle Rock Stars Young Professionals)

� Elyse McNulty, Kaiser Permanente

� Nadine Kirk, Re/Max Alliance

Voting begins on Friday, April 6th, where the membership will have the opportunity to cast their vote

through the week at the Chamber or at the Business Over Breakfast, April 13th hosted by FirstBank.

Travel with the Chamber! Are you ready to travel with other Chamber members and fri ends to Costa del Sol in Spain? This trip has

definitely demonstrated a lot of interest. We will be leaving DIA on November 7th for this nine day excur-sion to Spain. This will be the Chamber’s third consecutive year with international travel.

The Costa del Sol stretches along just over 90 miles of the Malaga province and is one of Spain's most popu-

lar tourist destinations. The area's mild climate is the root attraction that makes it possible to enjoy the beaches and a wide variety of outdoor activities year round. The Costa del Sol is known for its beautiful

landscapes, delicious food, all while experiencing the warmth of its people. Here we will discover a rich cultural heritage, fabulous beaches, coastal sites, and charming hinterland villages. On our tour we will

travel to the nearby towns of Seville and Rondo to take in such sights as the Alcazar Palace and Plaza de Toros, the oldest bull ring in Spain. We will have the opportunity to visit Granada and the Alhambra Palace

as well as a relaxing journey to Mijas. Visiting the Costa del Sol would not be complete without a tour to Gibraltar to view the infamous Rock of Gibraltar. All of this and so much more awaits you on this splendid

trip to Spain and the Costa del Sol! Call me for more information about this amazing trip 303-688-4597 or email [email protected].

CEO Focus

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

Your Chamber works to...Your Chamber works to...Your Chamber works to...Your Chamber works to...

• Strengthen our local economy

• Promote the community

• Take political action

• Create business relationships

• Represent business with government

Pam Ridler, CCEPam Ridler, CCEPam Ridler, CCEPam Ridler, CCE

President/CEOPresident/CEOPresident/CEOPresident/CEO Castle Rock ChamberCastle Rock ChamberCastle Rock ChamberCastle Rock Chamber

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CCCCHAIRMANHAIRMANHAIRMANHAIRMAN OFOFOFOF TH ETH ETH ETH E BOARDBOARDBOARDBOARD Linda WatsonLinda WatsonLinda WatsonLinda Watson Sky Ridge Medical Center

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

Jim DiazJim DiazJim DiazJim Diaz Community Media of Colorado

Nino DemotteNino DemotteNino DemotteNino Demotte 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

Lo ri SwagerLo ri SwagerLo ri SwagerLo ri Swager Premier Pilates and Wellness

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]


Market Technology- BUSINESS TRAININGS

These programs are sponsored by:

Michael Likens President/Owner

gopixel design studios

Human Resources was the topic of the March 13 session of the Chamber’s Business Boot Camp. The business owners in the class took an in-depth look at what makes a great employee and what makes a great employer. Instructor Mike Tafoya of Estrada Strategies, walked the class through a very valuable exercise that describes the stages of an employee’s career with a company and the appropriate combination of direction and supervision at each stage. Class members also benefited from a discussion of real life and hypothetical employee relations

situations. The final portion of the class was devoted to a discussion of job descriptions and strategic ways they should and should not be used i n the recruiting process. This was the final instructional class for the 2011 – 2012 Business Boot Camp. On April 3 the graduates will present their unique business growth implementation plans to their classmates, mentors and distinguished Castle Rock community leaders. They will receive valuable feedback and guidance as they prepare to lead their businesses to the next successful level. Planning is underway for the 2012 -2013 Business Boot Camp beginning 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.comhttp://www.castlerockeg.comhttp://www.castlerockeg.comhttp://www.castlerockeg.com

Did you know an astounding 96% of small businesses use wirelesses devices and technology in their daily operations?

Mobile devices and technology are changing the way consumers interact with business at a breathtaking rate. Join us to learn how mobile devices are changing the way we do business

and how consumers are using these devices to engage with businesses!

We will discuss:

• How businesses are using mobile devices to increase productivity

• Mobile devices and behaviors • How designing for mobile devices is different

• Why you should leverage mobile marketing

• Location based services • Apps and mobile websites

• Social media and mobile devices

• Mobile commerce and near field technology

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

Success with Mobile Marketing/Social Media Date: April 24, 2012 Time: 11 am -1 pm Location: Castle Rock Chamber

Free to Chamber Members


Be InspiredBe InspiredBe InspiredBe Inspired Over LunchOver LunchOver LunchOver Lunch

Join Douglas County Business Alliance

To learn more about the Douglas County Commissioner Candidates, plan to attend:

Douglas County

Commissioner Debate Wednesday, April 11th

7:30-9:00 am Castle Pines North Metro District

7404 Yorkshire Drive Castle Pines

Thursday, April 19, 2012

11:30am—1pm

Cherokee Ranch and Castle 6113 Daniels Park Rd

Sedalia, CO 80135

Sponsored By:

Share the challenges, dreams and accomplishments of high profile women in business, government, science and the arts!

Education Sponsor:

Black Hills Energy

Candidates to be in attendance: Castle Rock District: Roger Partridge & Randy Reed

Highlands Ranch District: Jill Repella (Uncontested)

RSVP to [email protected]

DCBA is a coalition of business organizations with a mission to provide a single voice for the Douglas County business commu-

nity. Key issues to DCBA members include transportation, water, business-friendly public policy, education, tax policy and sustain-

able development.

The Douglas County Business Alliance is represent ed by: Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce, Castle Rock Chamber of Com-

merce, Castle Rock Economic Development, Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce, Parker Chamber of Commerce, Lone

Tree Chamber of Commerce, and Southeast Business Partnership.

$30 Members; $40 Non Members

Deadline to REGISTER is April 12th. For more information or to sponsor a luncheon

visit www.CastleRock.Org

The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce

welcomes Karin Thebus, a Forensic Psychologist currently working at Alvarado Parkway Institute

& Behavioral Health System in La Mesa, Californi a as a Pre-Doctoral Intern.

In the course of her duties, she performs

psychological assessments on inpatient and outpatient forensic patients. In addition, Ms.

Thebus facilitates individual and group therapy in several outpatient programs. She also works with

outpatients with addictive diseases.

Forensic psychology is a field that deals with both psychology and the law. The field has witnessed dramatic growth in recent years, as more

and more students become interested in this applied branch of psychology. Forensic psychologists definitely play an important role in

the criminal justice system.

Karin Thebus Forensic Psychologist


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“The Speak Easy” Auction Photo Booth

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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS April 18th

5-7pm

Location: 810 New Memphis Ct.

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

GUESTS MUST HAVE ADMITTANCE PASS

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

January 18

Speed Raceway Thursday, February 23

Legacy Hospice March 14

Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile, P.C., Castle Rock EDC,

White Construction Group, McKillip & DiCiesare CPA’s

April 18 CoWest Insurance Group

May 16 Castle Rock

Development Company The Grange in The Meadows

June 20

Sky Ridge Medical Center July 18

Crystal Valley Ranch 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 thanks Folkestad, Fazekas,

Barrick & Patoile P.C., Castle Rock Economic Development Council, White Construction Group,

Downtown Alliance, and McKillip & DiCiesare’s CPA’s

for sponsoring the March Business After Hours at their

offices located at 18 S. Wilcox. Guest enjoyed food and beverages set to a St. Patrick’s day theme.

Thank you to photographer Paulette Murphy for the BAH

photo.

Free to Networking members and above, $10 for Community Connection members $20 for non-members. Breakfasts are held Thursday mornings

Business Over Business Over Business Over Business Over

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast

April 13 FirstBank of Douglas County

June 21 H&M Transmission & Automotive/ H&M Collision & Auto Body

July 12 Douglas County Libraries

October JM Kitchen & Bath Nov. 15 Wells Fargo Bank

Dec. 11 Castle Rock Adventist


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 BLACK-EYED PEA BONAVENTURE - CASTLE ROCK

BUBBLES LIQUOR WORLD CASTLE HOME CARE COWEST INSURANCE GROUP

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

KAISER PERMANENTE KEY BANK LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE

PLUMBLINE SERVICES, INC. WEBSTER UNIVERSITY

APRIL

Tuesday 3rd

Government Issues Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 7:30 am Winefest Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 2:30 pm

Business Boot Camp Presentation (Chamber) 5:00 pm

Wednesday 4th Douglas County Business Alliance Board of Directors (Chamber) @ 7:30 am

Free Business Consultation (Chamber) Leadership Douglas County (Douglas County Sheriffs Office) @ 8:00 am

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

Thursday 5th

Castle Rock Stars Membership Meeting (Chamber) @ 8:00 am Webster University MBA Class (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm

Tuesday 10th

The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am

Workers Comp Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 12:00

Wednesday 11th Free Business Consultation (Chamber)

DCBA County Commissioners Candidate forum (Castle Pines North Metro District) @ 7:30 am

Leadership Steering (Chamber) 7:30 - 9:00 am Ambassadors Exec Meeting (Chamber) @ 10:30 am

Ambassadors Meeting (Chamber) @ 12:00 pm

Thursday 12th Membership Orientation (Chamber) @ 8:00 am

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

Friday 13th Business Over Breakfast (FirstBank) @ 7:30 am

Saturday 14th


Tuesday 17th Government Issues Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 7:30 am

Wednesday 18th

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

Leads Referral (Mesquite Mexican Grill) @ 11:30 am Business After Hours (CoWest Insurance Group) @ 5:00 pm

Thursday 19th

Castle Rock Stars Monthly Lunch (The Hideaway) @ 11:30 am Women of Influence “Karin Thebus” (Cherokee Ranch & Castle) @ 11:30am

So Co Business Partnership Board (Colorado Springs) @ 2:00 pm Douglas County Community Foundation Board Meeting (TBD) 3:30 pm


Friday 19th Castle Rock Economic Partners (EDC) @ 8:00 am

Monday 23rd

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

Tuesday 24th

The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am Castle Rock Hospitality & Tourism (Douglas County

Libraries-Castle Rock) @ 8:30 am Business Training “Market Technology – Success with

Mobile Marketing/Social Media (Chamber) @ 11:00 am Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am

Wednesday 25th

Free Business Consultation (Chamber) Douglas County Business Alliance (SEBP) @ 7:30 am

Business of the Month (Gabriel’s) @ 9:30 am

Thursday 26th Board of Directors (Chamber) @ 11:30 am



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

Discover & Explore Spain’s Costa Del Sol with the Chamber

Book & Save!

$2,549 per person

$2,459 per person if

Deposited by April 30th

Or visit http://castlerock.org/news2.htm To register today!

For more details contact: Pam Ridler at 303-688-4597

9 Day Journey Departing November 7th, 2012


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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 ongoing efforts to help

our members save. By participating in this program,

you are furthering the economic development and growth in our community.

Some of our participating businesses are: Back 2 Health Chiropractic

Black-eyed Pea Best Western Inn & Suites

Cindy Welch Designs

Estrada Strategies H&M Transmission

Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Co

New Member Orientation

April 12, 2012

Are you a new member, an existing member,

haven’t seen the new Visitors Center or met the Chamber staff?

If the answer is yes, then mark your calendar for

Thursday, April 12, 2012 to attend a Member

Orientation! Plan to arrive about 7:45am at the Chamber to sign in and network as the orientation be-

gins at 8:00am and completed about 9:30am. Enjoy a

cozy setting and a continental breakfast while you meet

other members and staff as well as hear a short

presentation from each staff member!

Email Joanne ([email protected]) or call

303-688-4597 to register now as seating is limited!

Bring your business cards—there will be a drawing!

MEMBERS ONLY CHAMBER


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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

A Clean Living Lisa Wiggins

(303) 598-3619 acleanliving.net

Cleaning - Commercial/Residential

Cakery LLC, The Tiffany Johnson

(720) 556-1975 703 N. Wilcox St.

Castle Rock, CO 80104

thecakeryllc.com Bakeries

Castle Rock Funeral and Cremation Travis Browne

(720) 379-4604

211 4th St. Castle Rock, CO 80104

castlerockfuneralandcremation.com

Cremation, Funeral Homes & Directors

DSD- SI Computer Care Gary Faircloth

(720) 336-1122

1025 S. Perry St. Suite 103 Castle Rock, CO 80104

dsd-si.com

Computer Services, Computers - Service & Repair

Lisa Lisa Lisa & Sandy Linkenheil (303) 660-4442

306 Wilcox St.

Castle Rock, CO 80104 Clothes & Accessories

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

HIDEAWAY BAR & GRILL

600 JERRY STREET CASTLE ROCK, CO 720-519-0509

One Clear Choice Garage Doors Chris Chapman (303) 565-6409

6753 E. 47th Avenue Dr.

Denver, CO 80216 oneclearchoicedoors.com

Garage Doors

Shelf Reliance Scott Pearce

(303) 814-1590 sandipearce.shelfreliance.com

Food Products

Christ's Episcopal Church Arlene Armata

(303) 688-5185 615 Fourth St.


christsepiscopalchurch.org Churches

Hideaway Bar & Grill Rebecca & Robert Stroh

(720) 519-0509 600 Jerry St.


hideawaybarandgrill.com Bars, Restaurants


Anniversaries CELEBRATE CHAMBER

Business Years w ith the Chamber Castle Rock Bank 38 Years Rotary Club of Castle Rock 25 Years Southeast Business Partnership 19 Years Cat's Meow Flow ers & Gifts, The 15 Years Angie's Restaurant 14 Years Douglas Elbert Task Force 13 Years Blue Line Design 10 Years Awards with More 9 Years Holland Hurst Asphalt Paving 7 Years American Legion Post 1187 7 Years Arapahoe Community College Castle Rock Campus 6 Years Metro Mix, LLC 6 Years Patriot Enterprises, Inc. 6 Years Cox Baker & Page, LLC 5 Years Forever Yours Photography 5 Years Budget Blinds of Castle Rock 4 Years Proforma Image Branding 4 Years Advanced Four Wheel Drive & Auto Repair, Inc 3 Years Vacant Interiors, Inc. 3 Years South Suburban Taxi 3 Years Everything Alpaca 2 Years Jack of all Macs 2 Years Augustine Grill 2 Years Key Bank 2 Years Colorado Lending Source 2 Years Chili's 1 Year Creative Environments 1 Year Meritage Homes, Inc. 1 Year Ripple Project, Inc. The 1 Year Comcast 1 Year Castle Rock Cos metic & Family Dentistry 1 Year


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AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH

The Ambassador Program is

sponsored this month by:

Heather Browning Colonial Benefit Group

Heather Browning, a proud member of the Ambassador family, and First Chair on the Executive Committee is

honored to be a part of the Castle Rock Chamber of Com-merce. Her business, Colonial Benefit Group, was founded

in 2000 in California and continues to thrive as an experi-

enced, creative, independent insurance brokerage, and benefit consulting firm, with locations in California and Colorado.

Their services include all aspects of business insurance with

added expertise in human resources and business support services. “We assist small business with insurance programs

and services and manage these contracts so business owners

can have the freedom to expand their businesses.” Heather is a member of the National Association of Health Underwrit-

ers, and is licensed and writes benefit packages in several

states.

Colonial Benefit Group provides their clients with a steadfast

commitment to proactive communication, and excellent customer service. Heather is excited to partner with the Cas-

tle Rock Chamber of Commerce in offering the Well Card, a

free medical, dental and vision discount benefit card. “This is a great opportunity to support the membership of the

Chamber by offering discounts in many facets of healthcare.”

Heather is the very proud mother of two children, Josh, and

Kaylee, whose school and social activities keep her busy indeed. In her spare time, she is pursuing her MBA at

Webster University. She has worked tirelessly for local

churches and charitable organizations by providing clothes and food for needy families.

Heather is proud to be an Ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce and looks forward to participating in activities

which build personal relationships and create a positive

environment for families and businesses to thrive in Castle Rock.

Hoff & Leigh Real Estate Advisors 512 Wilcox Street

Suite D Castle Rock, CO 80104

303-351-2217 http://hoffleigh.com

Shelf Reliance Castle Rock, CO 80104

303-814-1590 http://sandipearce.shelfreliance.com/

sandipearce


In the News TOWN & COUNTY

2013 ECONOMIC FORECAST FORUM Colorado's leading economists will assemble in Castle Rock on April 4, offering perspectives on the economic

forecast for 2013 and beyond. Douglas County's public and

private sector leaders are encouraged to attend. Speakers include Patty Silverstein, Natalie Mullis, and Glenn Scott.

Seating is limited for the event: April 4, 9:00 a.m. - Noon,

Philip S. Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock. A live, Internet audio feed will also be

available. For additional details, including the event agenda and a link to the live audio feed, please visit

http://www.douglas.co.us/treasurer/.

The Douglas County Demographic Summary 2012 has been updated and is available online. It is a brief narrative

describing demographic changes from the past year. http://www.douglas.co.us/demographics/documents/

DCGrowthSummary.pdf

The Population & Development Report is undergoing

significant changes. During the transition, most of the

chapters will not be updated in their current format. The Douglas County Demographic Summary 2012 is one of the

only chapters to remain the same.

Did you know… The Douglas County population estimate

for January 1, 2012 is 291,083 persons, a 0.9% increase

from the previous year’s estimate of 288,430.

The first results for next month’s Town Council election already are in. District 1 candidate and current Mayor Paul Donahue and District 6 candidate and current Mayor Pro Tem Clark

Hammelman were running unopposed, and nobody filed to

run as a write-in candidate against them by the March 2 deadline.

Therefore, Town Council voted to cancel the election in those districts and deemed Donahue and Hammelman

reelected to their Council seats. This means that voters in

District 1 (western half of The Meadows) and District 6 (Plum Creek and Crystal Valley Ranch) no longer will re-

ceive ballots at midmonth so that they can vote in April,

resulting in a cost savings to the Town of about $8,100.

Council last month adopted an ordinance that allows for the

cancelation of elections in districts where there are no more candidates than there are vacancies. In that case, unopposed

candidates are deemed elected.

Because there are multiple candidates in Districts 2 and 4, the election still is on in those districts.

View article in its entirety here:

http ://www. townofcastlero ck.com/Civ icAlert s.aspx ?

AID=398

Free APA Class! Like many quality academic institutions, Webster Univer-

sity requires graduate students to follow APA (American Psychological Association) guidelines for written assign-

ments.

Among other things, the APA system covers:

• Writing quality

• Proper reference and citation (including electronic, audiovisual and online sources)

• Appropriate presentation of numerical and graphical

data • Plagiarism, copyright, and permissions issues

Familiarity with this material is required, and it affects your

grades.

Please join us for a FREE class on this important topic, and

feel free to bring a friend!

Saturday, April 14

Two sessions available:

10am-12:00pm at the DTC campus, room 530 or 1-3pm at the Castle Rock Chamber boardroom.

Space is limited and RSVP is required.

Please RSVP to [email protected].

Instructors Needed for the Veterans’ Employment Expo on April 24th & 25th Leadership Douglas County class is partnering with the ESGR to coordinate a Veterans’ Employment Expo to be

held at the Douglas County Events Center in Castle Rock on

April 24 and 25. The team is looking for instructors for the educational part of the event, to be held on Tuesday April

24, from 8 to 4:30. We hope to provide classes on Resume

Writing (including translating military service experience into civilian skills), Federal Resume and using USA Jobs,

Social Networking, Interviewing Dos and Don’ts, and

Working a Job Fair.

All instructors will be volunteers, and can choose to teach

one class session or more than one. The instruction is de-signed to prepare veterans and active duty who are preparing

to leave the service for interviews with employers on the

following day, April 25. Veterans who complete at least 3 of the 5 classes will have priority in speaking with the employ-

ers. In addition to instructors, we need HR coaches to pro-

vide one-on-one assistance to veterans with their resumes and other questions.

If you think that you or any of your professional partners can

help in this very worthy cause, please contact Leslie Good,

Douglas County Libraries at [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

March’s Topics: Energy/Water and Health Care/Seniors Days The Leadership Douglas County class met twice in March to

become more educated about what’s happening in Douglas

County in the areas of water, energy, health care and senior living. With so much happening in the areas of water and

hydraulic fracturing (Fracking), as well as the recent growth

of health care and senior facilit ies in Douglas County, this day was filled with people who were experts in their respec-

tive fields and the class gained a valuable overall picture of

some very complex issues.

“As a westerner, you can’t help but be interested in natural

resource protection and management. Understanding energy and water issues means that you’ll understand two of our

most precious assets.” (Julie Britt i, Class of 2012)

“Water, in general, is a huge issue within our western state’s

region. Today’s discussion of the Denver Water Basin and

supporting aquifers from the scientific, legal and community issues aspects gave us an excellent overview of one of our

most contentious issues which will impact us as future lead-ers.” (Mike McNairy, Class of 2012)

“Learning about healthcare from a regional standpoint gave me a better understanding of Colorado’s role in medical ser-

vices from a patient, insurance and hospital perspec-

tive.” (Kristen Knoll, Class of 2012)

Steering Committee Planners: Steve Labossiere and Jenni

Brown Class of 2011

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, Break-

Throughs, 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 Castle Rock,

Castle Pines, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and Parker.

Sponsors of the day: Castle Pines North Metropolitan

District and Wind Crest

Leadership Douglas County is designed to broaden partici-

pant knowledge of the community while enhancing leader-ship skills, which in turn increases the strength and effec-

tiveness of our new community leaders.

Leadership Douglas County is accepting applications!

Leadership Douglas County is currently accepting applications for our next program.

Area citizens who are looking for hands-on education regard-ing community resources are encouraged to consider apply-

ing to Leadership Douglas County, a program that assists

those who want to become more knowledgeable about the area in which they live.

Would you like to...

• Enhance your leadership skills?

• Join a network of emerging leaders?

• Become more involved in your community?

• Learn more about issues and challenges facing Douglas County?

Email [email protected] for details. The deadline is June 15th, 2012.

Leadership Douglas County Class of 2013

Patron Sponsors:


In the News MEMBERS

WHITE CONSTRUCTION GROUP BEGINS NEW PROJECT FOR DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS White Construction Group, a Colorado-based commercial general construction firm was recently awarded a three-

school project for Denver Public Schools.

The project involves general renovations at Place Bridge Academy and Gust Elementary and window replacement at

Stephen Knight Center for Early Education. The architect is

Lantz-Boggio Architects, Greenwood Village, Colo., and the White Construction Group team is Lila Walker, project

manager; Frank Garrett , superintendent; Suzie Middleton,

project coordinator. The expected completion date is August 31, 2012.

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 manage-ment, 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 www.whitecg.com.

Electronics Drop Off for Earth Day The Douglas Elbert REALTOR® Association (DERA) will

be hosting an electronics drop off event along with Luminous Recycling on Saturday April 21, 2012 from

9:00am to 3:00pm at 840 Kinner St., Castle Rock, 80109.

Items collected at no charge: CPU’s, Hard Drives, Laptops, Modems, PDA’s, Servers,

Network Switches, Camcorders, DVD Players, Radios, Ste-

reos, VCR’s, Fax Machines, Telephone Systems, Scanners, Printers, VHS, Monitors and most household electronics

(no microwaves, ovens or refrigerators)

$10.00 charge: All televisions up to 32 inches No televisions over 32 inches will be accepted.

All hard drives will be shredded by Luminous Recycling.

Mywedding Expands Globally Into the United Kingdom Wedding website mywedding.com opens 18 local

communities in the United Kingdom. Mywedding has launched into the United Kingdom with 18

local communities in England. The growth overseas also

includes locally developed free wedding website designs, and UK inspiration and content partners.

Expansion into the UK was the clear next step and an easy

decision as the company’s first overseas expansion effort. Mywedding has already been providing free wedding web-

sites and planning tools to thousands of UK bridal couples

who have been requesting community access to local ad-vertisers and resources in their area.

“Over the last couple of years mywedding had to signifi-

cantly evolve to remain relevant to our two very different customer segments (couples and advertisers)”, Woody Pas-

torius, CEO of mywedding said. “Instead of cutting costs,

we invested in our products, hired more staff, took calcu-lated risks, made price considerations, and eliminated

weaker offerings – we positioned ourselves for the future

and ultimately became a better company. We are a com-pany that is successfully combining local synergy with

global reach.” Since launching the first community site in January of

2003, myseattlewedding.com, mywedding has grown to

become a collaborative bridal destination network of more than 1.5 million unique monthly visitors where focus is on

connecting engaged couples with local, national and inter-

national advertisers. Mywedding now hosts over 100K lo-cal wedding vendor listings in 205 local communities

across the United States, six communities in Canada and 18

communities in England. Pastorius added, “Our global reach ultimately provides for a higher return on investment

for our advertisers, while bringing our bridal couples inspi-

ration from around the world.” Growth into England is the first big step in mywedding’s

exciting journey towards becoming the most trusted wed-

ding resource for brides and wedding professionals world-wide. In the upcoming months, mywedding will continue

the expansion into the United Kingdom, launching new local communities in Scotland and Wales in April, and

Ireland in May.

About mywedding. Founded in 2002, mywedding has quickly become one of the largest and most trusted online

wedding planning resources bringing bridal couples inspi-

ration from around the world. As one of the most compre-hensive online wedding media channels, mywedding offers

local wedding vendor communities, honeymoon and desti-

nation wedding resources, inspirational content, free wed-ding websites and blogs to its users. Utilizing proprietary

Internet technology for publishing and managing advertis-

ing listings, mywedding makes wedding planning easy and fun for couples while providing highly targeted local adver-

tising to wedding vendors.

Gubbels Law Office is proud to announce Jay M. Cranmer Esq. has joined the firm as our new

Criminal Defense and Divorce/Family Law Attorney.

Mr. Cranmer has recently relocated to our firm from

Steamboat Springs, Colorado where he worked as a Crimi-nal Prosecutor for the 14th Judicial District Attorney’s Of-

fice for 3 years until moving into private practice where he

focused on Criminal Defense Litigation and Divorce and family law lit igation for 4 years.

Gubbels Law Office is a general practice firm concentrat-ing in estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, business or-

ganizations & law, contracts, leases, real estate, foreclo-

sures and other areas too numerous to mention. Call us to see if we can help you or for a free consultation at (303)

688-1655.


Young Professionals CASTLE ROCK STARS

Castle Rock Stars “Where young professionals go to network”

Castle Rock Stars is a program of the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce

March Events

Who We Are: We are an active group of young profes-sionals, ages 21-40, who live or work in the Castle Rock community. The Rock Stars offers great networking op-portunities to help build your business, gain lasting friend-ships and have fun all at the same time.

Contact Us: [email protected]

The 2nd Annual “Filling The Pantry Food Drive” is complete! We surpassed our goal of 1000 pounds and raised 1800+ pounds!!! Great Job! A special thanks goes out to those who helped with the drive. We couldn’t have done it without the help and support of our volunteers. We would also like to thank Sprouts for donating 2000

bags for the neighborhood pickup, and all the businesses that volunteered as drop off locations, especially the P.S. Miller Library that was our number one business in raising food.

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April 2012

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Happy Hour-

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*Dates are subject to change


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