may 2013 business voice newsletter
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Castle Rock Chamber's monthly newsletter.TRANSCRIPT
Chamber‘s Annual Golf Tournament, Get in the Game!
"Get Connected to the Region's Best Business Network"
this issue
Chairman’s Farewell P.2
Legislative Wrap-Up P.3
mCommerce Business Training P.5
LDC Accepting Applications P.11
Business of the Month P.13
Chamber Trip to Ireland P.15
Thi rd Tech Tuesday P.16
SERVING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY SINCE 1955•REPRESENTING 14,229 MEMBER EMPLOYEES•MAY 2013 VOLUME 25, NUMBER 5
Castle Rock Chamber’s
Golf Tournament
Monday, June 10th
Join us on Monday, June 10th at Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course located
at 2156 Red Hawk Ridge Drive. This course features extreme
elevation changes, abundant wildlife, rolling terrain and dramatic
vistas.
We have partnered once again with our Title Sponsor: Bubbles
Liquor World, who lend their hand to the enjoyment of our golfers
through contributions from their Colorado Beer, Wine and Liquor
distributors respectively. We have added a morning In/Out Tourna-
ment for those players who can’t stay the entire day.
Read more on page 9.
MORE INSIDE
Annual Banquet
Award Winners
Announced (Page 6)
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What a year! It has been my pleasure and honor to serve as the Chair of the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce this past year. In the process, I have been fortunate to build lasting relationships, learn the true meaning of community and better under-stand what makes Castle Rock one of the best places to live and work in America. As I empha-sized at the Annual Banquet recently, I am espe-cially appreciative of the law firm of Folkestad Fazekas Barrick & Patoile, P.C. for giving me the opportunity to make a living while also encourag-
ing me to do more and “make a difference” in the community. Our ac-complishments in the past year could not have been achieved without the leadership of Pam Ridler and the exceptional staff at the Chamber, the committed Directors and Ambassadors at the Chamber, and local business and community leaders. Our new Chair, Michael Likens, will continue the history of strong leadership at the Chamber.
The stated purpose for the Chamber is to support and promote busi-ness, foster a livable community with positive growth and act as a “voice” to government. This past year we supported business by ex-panding the Economic Gardening Program and Business Boot Camp, completing a membership drive, supporting Business after Hours, Busi-ness over Breakfast, Leads Groups and Castle Rock Stars Young Profes-sionals and implementing the YEA! Program and Webster University MBA Program. We promoted a livable community by sponsoring events such as the Douglas County Fair Parade, Artfest, Octoberfest, Elephant Rock Ride, A Night at Gabriel’s, The Healthy Lifestyle Expo, Leadership Douglas County, the Women of Influence Luncheons, the Young Entrepreneurs Academy and Starlighting. We acted as a voice to government by addressing sometimes controversial initiatives such as the Douglas County School District’s plans, signage along the I-25 corridor, the Urban Renewal Authority, the Quiet Zones, retail mari-juana licensing, renewable water resources, and the Lodging Tax.
The highlight of the year for me was the grand opening of the Rink on the Rock followed the next night by Starlighting and the fireworks. The enthusiasm and pride in all things Castle Rock was palpable. It epitomized what the citizens of Castle Rock can do when they come together to “make a difference”.
On behalf of the Board, the Chamber’s staff and the members of the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, I thank you for your support and you continuing commitment and devotion to this community.
Aaron Barrick
F olkestad, F azekas,
Barrick & Patoile, PC
2013-2014 Board of Directors
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Michael Likens, Michael Likens, Michael Likens, Michael Likens, gopixel design studios inc.
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Mike Tafoya, Mike Tafoya, Mike Tafoya, Mike Tafoya, Estrada Strategies-DTC
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Nino DiMatteo, Nino DiMatteo, Nino DiMatteo, Nino DiMatteo, FirstBank - Douglas County
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John Cona, John Cona, John Cona, John Cona, ACME Brick
IIIIMM EDIATEMM EDIATEMM EDIATEMM EDIATE P P P PASTASTASTAST C C C CHAIRMANHAIRMANHAIRMANHAIRMAN
Aaron Barrick, Aaron Barrick, Aaron Barrick, Aaron Barrick, Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick, & Patoile P.C.
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Rand Clark, Rand Clark, Rand Clark, Rand Clark, Random Productions
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 Agricultura l Leadersh ip Foundation
Lisa Frizell, Lisa Frizell, Lisa Frizell, Lisa Frizell, Douglas County Assessors
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 Communications Support
Elyse McNultyElyse McNultyElyse McNultyElyse McNulty, Kaiser Permanente
Wendy NelsonWendy NelsonWendy NelsonWendy Nelson, B2B CFO
Jaye Thompson, Jaye Thompson, Jaye Thompson, Jaye Thompson, Colorado Community Bank
Nate TuckerNate TuckerNate TuckerNate Tucker, Castle Rock Bank
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
CCCCHAMBERHAMBERHAMBERHAMBER STAFFSTAFFSTAFFSTAFF
Pam Ridler, CCE, Pam Ridler, CCE, Pam Ridler, CCE, Pam Ridler, CCE, President/CEO
Tammy C ratty, Tammy C ratty, Tammy C ratty, Tammy C ratty, Office Administrator
Melissa Mares, Melissa Mares, Melissa Mares, Melissa Mares, Director of Communications
Wendy Krzeczowski, Wendy Krzeczowski, Wendy Krzeczowski, Wendy Krzeczowski, Event Manager
Susan O’Malley, Susan O’Malley, Susan O’Malley, Susan O’Malley, Membership Account Executive
Susan BeamsSusan BeamsSusan BeamsSusan Beams, Membership Account Executive
Farewell from our Chairman
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Chamber’s Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
To support, encourage & promote member businesses in the community
To be a “voice” for businesses to local & regional government
To foster a livable, vital community where quality of life & positive growth are both possible
Our Vision Igniting passion for business success & community prosperity.
Our Values
Accountability-to provide transparent & responsive leadership; acting as good stewards of funds, time & resources
Innovation-to inspire new ideas, solutions and opportunities
Integrity-to do things right and always do the right thing
Respect-to earn trust & to hold others in high esteem
Team Work-to motivate and empower one another to do great things
Relationships-to build enduring connections and partnerships founded upon
honesty, gratitude & commitment
Diversity-to honor and value varied ideas, beliefs and practices
Your Chamber works to...
-Strengthen our local economy
-Promote the community
-Take political action
-Create business relationships
-Represent business with government
Douglas County Business Alliance, Wrap-Up
Legislative Wrap-Up Breakfast
Wednesday, May 15th
Time: 7:30—9am
The Wildlife Experience 10035 Peoria St Parker, CO
RSVP to [email protected]
With the end of the 2013 Colorado Legislative Session, the Douglas County Business Alliance is planning its Wrap Up
Breakfast. Join our elected representatives, Representative McNulty, Representative Murray, Representative Holbert, House
Representative Polly Lawrence, Senator Harvey and Senator Scheffel for a conversation regarding the 2013 Legislative Session – Success and Failures!
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 sus-
tainable development. The Douglas County Business Alliance is comprised of mem-
bers from the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, Castle Pines Chamber of Com-
merce, Castle Rock EDC, Northwest Douglas County EDC, Highlands Ranch Chamber
of Commerce and South East Business Partnership.
Program is Sponsored by:
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May Calendar of Chamber Events
Wednesday 1st Leadership Douglas County (South Metro Fire) @ 8:00 am Leads Referral (Village Inn) @ 11:30 am Business After Hours (Sky Ridge Imaging Center) @ 5:00 pm Thursday 2nd Webster University MBA Class (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm Friday 3rd Castle Rock Economic Partners (EDC) @ 8:00 am Ribbon Cutting (Firestone) @ 12:00 pm Monday 6th Young Entrepreneurs Academy Class YEA! (Castle View) @ 5:00 pm Tuesday 7th Free Business Consultation (Chamber) Government Issues Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 7:30 am Ribbon Cutting (Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, Castle Rock) @ 1:00 pm Wednesday 8th Ambassadors Meeting (Chamber) @ 12:00 pm Event ROI Taskforce (Chamber) @ 1:30 pm Thursday 9th Business Over Breakfast “Mobile Shredders” (Chamber)) @ 7:30 am Lodging Tax Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 3:00 pm Webster University MBA Class (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm Monday 13th Young Entrepreneurs Academy Class YEA! (Castle View) @ 5:00 pm Tuesday 14th Free Business Consultation (Chamber) The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am Artfest Jury Committee (Library) @ 4:00 pm Business Boot Camp Session 7 (Chamber) @ 5:00 pm Wednesday 15th Leadership Douglas County Steering Meeting (Chamber) 7:30 am Douglas County Business Alliance–Post Session Wrap up (Wildlife Experience)@ 7:30 am Community Leadership (Chamber) @ 11:30 am Leads Referral (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am Fair Parade Committee Meeting (Chamber) @1 pm WineFest Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 3 pm Business after Hours (The Grange in the Meadows) @ 5:00 pm Thursday 16th Douglas County Community Foundation (Castle Rock Bank) @ 3:30 pm Webster University MBA Class (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm Friday 17th Castle Rock Economic Partners (EDC) @ 8:00 am Monday 20th Castle Rock Economic Gardening Meeting (Chamber) @ 11:30 am Young Entrepreneurs Academy Class Graduation YEA! (Castle View) @ 6 pm Tuesday 21st Free Business Consultation (Chamber) Government Issues Committee Meeting (Chamber) @ 7:30 am 3rd Tech Tuesday (Chamber) @ 9:00 am Business Boot Camp Mentoring Session 7 (Library) @ 5:00 pm Wednesday 22nd Elephant Rock Ride Non-prof it Meeting (Chamber) @ 5:30 Business T raining-mCommerce (Chamber) @ 11 am
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
Patriot Enterprises
Webster University
PREMIER LEVEL
Arapahoe Community College
Bonaventure of Castle Rock
Bubbles Liquor World
CoWest Insurance Group
Douglas County Libraries
Folkestad,Fazekas,Barrick & Patoile PC
gopixel design studios, inc.
Kaiser Permanente
Medved Autoplex at Castle Rock
MyWedding.com
One Clear Choice Garage Doors
Plumbline Services Inc.
Primrose Schools
Random Productions
Wells Fargo Bank
Thursday 23rd Board of Directors Meeting (Chamber) @ 11:30 am South Colorado Business Partnership (Colorado Springs) @ 2:00 pm Monday 27th Chamber Office Closed for Memorial Day Tuesday 28th Free Business Consultation (Chamber) The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am Wednesday 29th Business of the Month (Acme Brick) @ 9:00 am Thursday 30th Webster University MBA Class (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm
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May Business Training
Kim Callaway,CPP Fund Your Dream
When: Wednesday, May 22 Time: 11 am to 1 pm Location: Castle Rock Chamber (420 Jerry Street)
As conversations swirl about mobile commerce (mCommerce),
business owners are becoming concerned about meeting both today’s demands for mobile credit card processing and positioning
themselves for what tomorrow may hold.
There are two primary transaction types involved in mobile credit card processing:
1. Accepting credit cards with a mobile device
2. Accepting payments from a smartphone
Both have become more and more prevalent and they continue to grow in adoption
and usage. And, they both offer additional marketing benefits through integrated gift and loyalty solutions.
Join Kim Callaway, CPP, on May 22, from 11am to 1pm to explore this exciting topic. During the session you’ll learn:
* The costs associated with mobile processing solutions?
* What features will my business need when processing mobile payments? * How to select a mobile processing provider based on my business’ needs?
This Pr ogram is S ponsored i n part by:
Visit their website at:
https://www.douglascountylibraries.org
Thank You for your Support!
WE
WANT
YOU!
Now Recruiting
For 2013-2014 Program.
www.castlerockeg.com/bootcamp.htm
Learn how CREG can help
your new or existing
business succeed. “Ask
CREG” today, it’s fast & easy!
View more questions and
answers at:
www.CastleRockEG.com/blog
“What is a current ratio and why
would I want to track it?”
View answer at: http://
www.castlerockeg.com/
blog/2012/06/05/what-is-a-current-
ratio-and-why-would-i-want-to-
track-it/
Free to Chamber Members $20 to potential members
RSVP: [email protected]
Human Resources was the topic of the A pril 16
session of the Chamber’s Business Boot Camp.
The business owners in the class took an in-depth look at what makes a grea t employee
and employer. Instructor Mike Tafoya of Es tra da Strategies, walked the class throug h a
very valuable exercise tha t describes the s tages of an employee’s ca reer with a compa ny
and the a ppropriate combination of direction a nd supervision a t ea ch s tage. Class mem-
bers a lso benefited from a discussion of rea l life a nd hypothetica l employee re lations
situa tions. T he f inal portion of the class was dev oted to a discussion of job descriptions
and s tra tegic ways they should a nd should not be used in the recruiting process. This was
the f ina l instructional class for the 2012-2013 Business Boot Camp. O n May 14 the gra du-
ates will present their unique business growth implementa tion plans to their classmates,
mentors and dis tinguished Castle Rock community and business lea ders. T hey will re-
ceive valua ble feedback and guidance as they prepa re to lead their businesses to the
next successful level.
Registration is underway for the 2013-2014 B oot Camp that will beg in this fall. To learn
more about the program and reserve your s lot, vis it www.CastleR ockEG. com or contact
Pam R idler at the Chamber.
This is a se ries of Business Boot Camp training highlights by Brian Leugs, Pres ident of
Business Communications Support, Boot Camp Mentor and Chambe r Board Member.
Business Boot Camp Session 6 Update
—2013-2014 Recruitment Underway
mCommerce – The Future of Mobile Payment Processing
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Award Winners Announced at Chamber’s Annual Banquet
L-R, Sue Turner, John Manka, Lisa Frizell, and Business Person of the Year, Rick Stucy
Castle Rock Chamber Chairman, Michael Likens (gopixel design studio) announced the new off icers and directors for 2013-2014 and
award winners at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet on April 25th at the Denver Marriott South. T his festive event featured many of
Castle Rock and Douglas County’s leadership while lovely ladies with really big hats were escorted by gentlemen dressed in their
southern best and other appropriate Derby attire for an evening of networking, dining, auctions and the annual award ceremony.
The anticipated awa rd of the evening, the Business Person of the Year brought the audience to their feet as Rick Stucy, Stucy Realty
accepted his award. Stucy, in an unassuming s tyle, acknowledged he was humbled to be among those who had won before him and
his fellow nominees who in his words “were worthy of this award”. The Best of the Best nominees and winners were announced and
showcased in a video presentation created courtesy of Ra nd Clark, of Random Productions.
The Citizen of the Year award went to John Manka, 1Stop Auto;
Ping Lee Jung Volunteer of the Year awa rd recipient, Lisa F rizell,
Douglas County Assessor’s Office and the Ambassador of the Year
award was presented to Sue Turner, Proforma Image Branding.
A table decorating contest for the coveted traveling trophy is a
popula r feature of the evening fun. The Chamber Derby theme
allowed imaginations to flourish as table sponsors were featured.
The winning table was awarded to Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick &
Patoile PC.
The evening was interspersed with incredible auction items of activities such as he licopter rides contributed by Presenting sponsor,
Sky Ridge Medical Center; A Taste of Tactics which included firearms instruction from the Douglas County Sheriff’s department giving
first-hand interactive training utilizing modif ied semi-automatic handguns on a law enforcement f irearms s imulator; a group dinner
cooked and served by our local f ire department; and a priceless opportunity for a child to “flip the switch” of the Star with Santa at
the annual Starlighting.
The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors congratulates a ll our Award Nominees, and Bravo to our Award Winners!
2013-2014 Chamber Board of Directors
L-R (Back row) Aaron Barrick, Rand Clark, Jaye Thompson, Brian Leugs, Nino DiMatteo, Nate Tucker, David Farnan, Mike Tafoya, Frank Gray, John Cona, Michael
Likens, Mayor Paul Donahue. (Front row) Lisa Frizell, Linda Watson, Nadine Kirk, Elyse McNulty, Pam Ridler.
Not present: Wendy Nelson, Brooke Fox, Todd Folkenberg, Brock Goodwin, Sally Misare
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Upcoming Networking Events
One Pass for Networking level, free to Ascent level and above.
$10 for Community Connection
All events are 5-7pm
GUESTS MUST HAVE ADMITTANCE PASS
May 15th Castle Rock Development
June 19th Patriot Enterprises
July 24th Legacy Hospice
August 21st Sky Ridge Medical Center
September 18th gopixel design studios
October TBA Sponsor this event!
November 13th Medved
December TBA Sponsor this event!
Business After Hours
Free to Networking level & above
$10 for Community Connection
Guests Must Have a Pass.
Contact Susan O’Malley at 303-688-4597.
May 9th Mobile Shredders
June 13th H&M Transmission
Business Over Breakfast
May Business Over Breakfast
Thursday, May 9
7:30am to 9am
Location: Castle Rock Chamber
420 Jerry Street
Castle Rock Development Company
May Business After Hours
Wednesday, May 15
5pm to 7pm
The Grange in the Meadows
3692 Meadows Blvd
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The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Bubbles
Liquor World will host their annual golf tournament on
Monday, June 10 at Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course.
Noon Shotgun Start.
Price Includes:
Box Lunch
Greens Fees Range Balls
Golf Cart Goody Bag
Prize Drawings
Contest Holes BBQ Chicken/Brisket Buffet
19th Hole Networking Event
Individual Trophies for Winners (Complementary
beverages provided by Bubbles Liquor World &
Colorado Beer, Liquor &
Wine Distributors)
Don’t have all day to commit? Join us for a quick in and out 9-Hole Tourney, shotgun start at 8am!
Price is $39 per player. Includes continental break-fast, green fees/range balls/cart, and networking
with others!
Space is limited, so Register Today!
Not A Golfer, You Can Still Participate! Increase Your Business Exposure and Represent Your Business.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available, Starting as low as $99! http://www.castlerock.org/pdf/Sponsorship%20Flyer.pdf.
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.
Award year with photo and article in the
Business Voice. Credit can be applied to
membershi p, event tickets, advertising, etc.
*Some restrictions apply
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO
LEARN ABOUT ADVERTISING OP-
PORTUNITIES, CALL THE CHAMBER
AT 303-688-4597
June 10th, 2013 at Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course located at 2156 Red Hawk Ridge Drive
9 Hole Tourney begins at 8am; 18 Hole Tourney beg ins at Noon.
Chamber’s Golf Tournament-June 10th
www.CastleRock.org
$155
price will increase
on May 24th
2nd Tournament Opportunity!
Join Us for Golf Tournament in Castlerock, Ireland!
http://castlerock.org/news2.htm.
GET IN THE GAME!
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Ribbon Cuttings, Celebrate Your Success
Let us he lp you celebrate! Have you opened a new business, expanded at your current
location, relocating, or celebrated a milestone anniversary?
Let the Castle Rock Chamber help
you share the good news!
A Ribbon Cutting ceremony is an
important part of your overall
marketing and a dvertising plan
and is a great way to kick off a
grand opening or relocation of a
business.
A Chamber s taff representa tive,
along with members of our Am-
bassadors Committee, will be on
hand at your event to offer con-
gratulatory remarks and take a
photo for The Business Voice, our monthly newsletter.
Certain restrictions apply, Contact Susan O’Malley for more
details at 303-688-4597 or email her at
YEA! Is a groundbreaking and excit-
ing afterschool program that trans-
forms local high school students
into rea l, confident entrepreneur.
YEA! strengthens the community
and the community streng thens
YEA! Students are able to network
with and develop relationships
with local business leaders, create
jobs, and launch businesses in their
own backyard. Students see that
they can make a difference within
the communities in which they live.
The enthusiasm and success of the
students are empowering for the
entire community!
Sponsorships Available
Contact Susan Beams at
3 03 -68 8 -45 97 or emai l
Thank You to All Our
Sponsors for their
generous support!
Silver Sponsors:
Gold S ponsors:
Bronze S ponsors: KEY BANK
Batteries Plus Bulbs
4625 Trail Boss Dr
Castle Rock, CO 80104
303.663.3744
It has been a busy month for our Young Entrepreneurs Academy. We began the
month with the Investor Panel. During this event, three of our businesses received
funding. Shift Learning (http://www.shiftlearning.org/) and Shadow Snacks (http://
www.shadowsnacks.com/) both received funding to launch. Monster Mania (http://
www.monstermaniapillow.com/) was the big winner of the evening. This budding
business received full funding and won a trip to compete with other YEA! businesses in
New York. Garrett Crandall, CEO and Founder of Monster Mania is competing against
40 other young entrepreneurs for the Saunders Scholarship and a trip to the Small
Business Convention in Washington, D.C. He will be presenting his business to Town
Council and be fully operational by the end of May.
We are preparing for our graduation and the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce’s six
new members will be continuing to work hard as their businesses launch.
For more information or
to obtain an application
for the 2013/2014
school year, contact the
Chamber at
303-688-4597.
YEA! Class Update
Mike Boy le, Emcee; Susan Beam s, YEA! Program Manage r; Joan Pratt, YEA! Instructor; Todd Folken-
berg, Cast le Rock Adventist Hea lth Cam pus & YE A! Inve stor; Garrett Crandall, CE O Monster Mania
and compet ition winner; Margaret Reed, We bster University & YE A! Invest or; Woody Past oriu s, My-
Wedding.com & YEA! Investor.
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Chamber Members Celebrating Anniversaries
Medved Autoplex Castle Rock 25 Years
Gabriel's Restaurant 23 Years
Village Inn Pancake House 23 Years
Gene's Muffler & Auto Service 23 Years
Autobahn Autobody, Inc. 22 Years
PRO Plumbing Service 21 Years
BreakThroughs, Inc. 16 Years
FirstBank of Douglas County 16 Years
Best Western Inn & Suites 15 Years
ITC Compounding & Natural Wellness Pharmacy 13 Years
Stucy Realty Company 12 Years
Well Within Chiropractic, P.C. 11 Years
Echo Ridge at Metzler Ranch 10 Years
Mutual of Omaha - Brock Goodwin 10 Years
Riverside Church Castle Rock 10 Years
RE/MAX Alliance - Nadine & Jim Kirk 10 Years
Edward Kraemer & Sons, Inc. 10 Years
Union- An American Bistro 8 Years
Castle Rock Bank at Castle Pines 8 Years
Douglas County Community Foundation 4 Years
CertaPro Painters 4 Years
Castle Rock Dental Health 3 Years
FASTFRAME of Greenwood Village 3 Years
Hilton Garden Inn Denver 3 Years
Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows 2 Years
Founders Family Medical Center & Urgent Care 2 Years
Martha's Finishing Touch Residential Cleaning Service 2 Years
Oakwood Homes 1 Year
Blue Rock Enterprises 1 Year
Harbor Landscape Company 1 Year
Kiwanis Club of Castle Rock 1 Year
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network 1 Year
Brakes Plus 1 Year
303 Technologies, Inc. 1 Year
Employer Essentials, Inc. 1 Year
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Join a LEADS Group!
LEADS PLUS LEADS REFERRAL THE BREAKFAST CLUB
2nd & 4th Tuesdays 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
11:30 am to 1:00 pm 11:30 am to 1:00 pm 7:30 am to 8:45 am
Meets at The Fowl Line Village Inn 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.
Member to Member
Discount Program
As part of your investment with
the Castle Rock Chamber of
Commerce, you are eligible to
participate in this program!
You may offer savings or items
of value that represent your
business and take advantage of
those offers from fellow
members. This is part of the
Chamber’s ongoing efforts to
help our members save. By
participating in this program,
you are furthering the
economic development and
growth in our community.
View all the member to
member discounts at
www.CastleRock.org in the
Members Only section or
contact the Chamber at
303-688-4597 to participate.
Ambassador of the Month
After 5 1/2 years with the Chamber, Membership
Development Vice President, Joanne Taylor, has
decided to take to the skies and do some traveling.
New opportunities and endeavors, along with several
visits to see her grand daughter “across the pond” are
on her horizon.
We would like to wish her well and thank her for all
her years of exceptional service and dedication to the
Chamber.
Stay posted for exciting news as we will be announcing the New Membership
Development Director in our June Business Voice Newsletter.
Farewell to Joanne Taylor
Ambassador Program
Sponsored By:
Congratulations to Lynette McNairy,
H&M Transmission and Automotive, is
our April Ambassador of the Month.
Lynette is new to the Ambassador
program, but is off and running with a
great start. Lynette is proud to be an Ambassador for
the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, and looks for-
ward to participating in activities which build personal
relationships, and create opportunities for the business
community to thrive in Cast le Rock.
Thank you Lynette for all you do for the Chamber.
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The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce recently announced i ts April
recipient for Business of the Month — The Lowry Allstate Insurance Agency.
Bob Lowry and his team have been proud members of the Castle Rock Cham-
ber for more than 15 years!
The Lowry Agency has been in the same convenient location for 17 years , at
201 S Wilcox St., Castle Rock, 80104. Bob Lowry worked for a large corporation
before deciding to join Allstate as an Agency Owner. His son David Lowry has
been his partner for 12 years , joining the family business right after high
school.
The Lowry Agency takes a tremendous amount of pride in taking care of any
need on the firs t call, and have plenty of staff available to handle all questions.
Every person is fully li censed, and is capable of handling any call wi th ease and
comfort.
Bob Lowry has been a tremendous supporter of the Castle Rock community
and has become deeply involved in community events and needs, along with
specific support for school fundraising projects and student scholarships.
The Lowry Agency has always maintained an “open door” policy, as no appoint-
ment is necessary. Walk-in’s are always welcome and can meet with any per-
son, including Bob, at anytime.
Bob is known as “the old blue truck guy”, as his restored 1954 navy blue Chev-
rolet truck has become a Douglas County landmark. Stop by, call or email the
Lowry Agency for any insurance need, or sim-
ply to get advice about an
insurance question. Truly,
you are “In Good Hands” at
the Lowry Agency!
Congratulations from the Castle Rock Chamber for being
recognized as an outstanding business.
Business of the Month-Lowry Allstate Agency
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
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
For More Information about these
programs visit www.CastleRock.org
and click on Affinity Programs Icon.
Aaron Barrick, Chamber Board Chairman, proudly presents the Chamber’s Business of the Month
Award to Bob Lowry & his staff as Chamber Ambassadors & staff show their support.
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Beverage Sponsor Storage Sponsor
The Pepsi Bott ling Company
3801 Brighton B oulevard
Denver 80216
Park Street /Jerry Stre et Storage
1500 N. Pa rk St reet
Castle Roc k 80104
303.688.22 42
Welcome New Members
Restaurant of the Month
ANB Bank
Jessica Newton (303) 394-5361
3851 Sol Danza
Castle Rock, CO 80109
www.anbbank.com
Banks
Accent on Hearing
Joanne LaPorta (303) 663-2235
1189 S. Perry Street Suite 120
Castle Rock, CO 80104
www.accentonhearing.net
Audiology, Hearing aids
Catholic Charities of Central Colorado-Castle
Rock Office
Stephen Ryan (303) 688-3025
2746 5th St.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Human Services, Non-Prof it
Digita l Globe Services, Inc.
Jeff Cox (303) 736-2105
316 Wilcox St.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
www.dgsworld.com
Online Marketing
Spencer Colorado Real Estate by
Keller Williams Realty, DTC
Steve Spencer
(303) 903-8976
www.spencercoloradorealestate.com
Real Estate, Real Estate - Residential/
Commercial
Turner Roofing & Exteriors, LLC
Shawnee Pervich
(303) 904-0993
9702 Marmot Ridge Cir.
Littleton, CO 80125
www.littletonroofrepair.com
Contractors - Roofing, Contractors - Siding,
Gutters & Downspouts
Douglas County Temporary Services,
Inc.
Cheri Lynn Towne (303) 688-6795
734 N. Wilcox St. Suite 204
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Employment Agencies
Keller Williams Action Realty -
Gerrie Barnes
Gerrie Barnes (303) 912-3544
140 Wilcox St.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Www.kw.com
Real Estate, Real Estate - Residential
Massage Envy Castle Rock
Bernadette Bille (720) 548-0233
5650 Allen Way Suite 116
Castle Rock, CO 80108
www.massageenvy.com
Health and Beauty, Massage
Monthly MooLa
Brian Zimmerman
(303) 842-8011
www.monthlymoola.com
Advertising, Marketing
Fow l Line
774 Ma leta Ln
Castle Roc k 80108
720.733.7542
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*Registration Deadline
EXTENDED to May 30!
View Video
Presentation at
www.CastleRock.org
And some meals.
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Twitter for Business
Tuesday, May 21 @ 9am
Castle Rock Chamber
Takeaways:
• Understanding Twitter
• Why Twitter for Business
• Tweeting, Re-tweeting
• Hashtags
• People to Follow, Lists to Follow
• What to Tweet and When
• Sharing Tweets with & from other Social Media
• Twitter for Lead Generation
• Twitter for Business Intelligence
• Tools that Support Twitter
Free to Cha mber Members
$10 for Pote ntial me mbers
RSVP: Ta mmy @ca stlerock. org
Bring Your laptop/tablet:
Free Wifi available
Saturday, July 20 (2pm-8pm)
At the Grange in the Meadows
Through the partnership of the
Chamber, Town of Castle Rock, PS
Miller Library and the Senior Core of
Retired Executives (SCORE), we can
help you keep your business on
course or successfully help you
launch a new venture by providing
consultations with industry experts.
If you are an established business or
start-up, schedule appointment for
a business 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? Who Should Attend:
The audience needs to
have a Twitter account
and it will support from
beginner to intermediate
users.
SAVE THE DATE :
Next Thir d Te ch T uesday:
June 18th
www.CastleRockWineFest.com
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Town & County News & Events
Town moves forward with Legacy Water Pro-
jects, upgrades water treatment process-The
Town of Castle Rock is continuing to reach mile-
stones as it works toward the goal of using 75
percent renewable water by the time it reaches
population build out. When the Town opens the
Plum Creek Water Purification Facility this spring,
it will for the first time be able to treat and de-
liver renewable surface water to residents and
businesses. With the opening of this new facility
comes the use of a new water disinfectant called
chloramine. While this disinfectant is new to Cas-
tle Rock, many municipal and private water pro-
viders have been using chloramines as a disinfec-
tant, some for more than 90 years. Read more:
http://www.castlerock.org/chamber_news8.htm
Household Chemical Round Up – May 11 –
Parker The first of three, drive-through House-
hold Chemical Roundups will be held during
2013, hosted by the Tri-County Health Depart-
ment will be May 11, at the Parker Joint Services
Center, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The events
are offered free-of-charge to Douglas County
residents, however, participants will be asked for
a $25 contribution to help offset the high costs
of hazardous waste disposal and will be asked to
verify residency. For more information including
a map and a list of acceptable item please visit
www.tchd.org/householdchemical.htm
Castle Rock Police Department launches new
system for online crime reporting-A new online
reporting system will soon give residents and
business owners another way to connect with
the Castle Rock Police Department.
EPoliceReporting will allow residents and busi-
ness owners to report nonviolent crimes such as
gas theft, identity theft, vandalism, trespassing a
vehicle or property, and lost property to police
officers using the Web. The system is live at
www.CRgov.com/ePoliceReporting
Crimes reported through the system should be
non-emergencies, occur within Town limits, and
have no known suspects. Incidents occurring
along Interstate 25 or on a state highway are not
eligible, as those are pursued by Colorado State
Patrol. In addition, crimes occurring in the unin-
corporated Douglas County areas are also not
eligible, as those are handled by the Douglas
County Sheriff’s Office. Read more http://
www.castlerock.org/chamber_news4.htm
Castle Rock Finance Department earns highest honor for transparency-
The Town of Castle Rock was again honored for its efforts to accurately
and transparently communicate its finances to the public.
The Town Finance Department this last month earned the Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government
Finance Officers Association. The award recognizes the Town’s Compre-
hensive Annual Financial Report, or CAFR. The CAFR is published annually
and details all of the Town’s assets, expenditures, debt capacity and debt
repayment, along with operating and budget information, and much
more. A panel of judges from around the country judged the CAFR and
found that it demonstrated a “constructive spirit of full disclosure” and
clearly communicated the Town’s financial story. The document is avail-
able online, in the financial section of the Town’s transparency portal,
www.CRgov.com/transparency. Read more at http://
www.castlerock.org/chamber_news6.htm
Castle Rock considers tackling economic development hurdles with ur-
ban renewal authority-Creating jobs and expanding the tax base to gen-
erate more revenue to fund public services are Town Council’s two pri-
mary economic development goals.
Still, some hurdles exist. The Castle Rock Economic Development Council
holds the lead role for business attraction, retention and expansion in
Town. Its leaders say there are two significant obstacles for businesses in
Castle Rock: a lack of sites ready for development and a lack of vacant
building space. To help address these concerns, the EDC recommended
the development of an urban renewal authority, which is a detailed proc-
ess. In order for residents and business owners to understand the goals
and process of a potential URA for Castle Rock, the Town has posted in-
formation and documentation online, www.CRgov.com/URA. Read more
at http://www.castlerock.org/chamber_news5.htm
For children, May is the time to give it a Tri-All you have to do is tri! The
Town of Castle Rock’s child-friendly triathlon is back for the eighth time
this year. Children ages 5-14 of all ability levels are encouraged to Tri the
Rock May 19 at Butterfield Crossing Park and Pool, 3952 W. Butterfield
Crossing Drive. The races start at 8 a.m., but the bike racks open at 6:30
a.m. Race distances are:
• 5 and 6 years old: 25-meter swim (one pool length), 1-kilometer bike
ride (one lap around Butterfield Park) and a 500-meter run
• 7-10 years old: 50-meter swim (two pool lengths), 4-kilometer bike ride
and a 1-kilometer run
•11-14 years old: 100-meter swim (four pool
lengths), 8-kilometer bike ride and a 2-
kilometer run
Registration is $40 per child until May 13. The
fee is $45 if you register between May 13 and
May 17, when registration closes. Register at
www.tritherock.com, or by calling race director
Kristen Trbovich, 720-733-2284.
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Castle View High School is holding a fund-
raiser to raise up to $6,000 to support ath-
letics and activities as part of Ford Motor
Company's "Drive 4 UR School" program.
On May 4th, 10am to 4pm at Castle View
High School (back parking lot) 5254 N.
Meadows Drive, for every person who
test-drives a new Ford vehicle, Ford Motor
Company will donate $20 up to $6,000.
Participants must be 18 or older and have
a valid driver's license. Limit one test-drive
per household.
Castle Rock Historic
Trolley Tour-Saturday,
May 18 from 9am to
3pm at the Castle Rock
Museum. Learn more
about the history of Castle Rock through
the annual May Historic Preservation
Month tour. Please contact the Castle
Rock Museum for Tour times and to regis-
ter for a specific tour. Museum is located
at 420 Elbert Street. Call 303-814-3164 or
visit http://www.castlerockmuseum.org/.
Douglas/Elbert Task
Force Recycling Event is
May 18 at 10:00 am at
the Douglas County High
School on 2842 Front St.
For more information call
720-648-5558 or email
[email protected]. Cash donations
will be accepted.
Downtown Castle Rock - home of the
Colorado Wedding District finalist for
Governor's Award-The Colorado Wedding
District was one of ten finalists for the
Denver Regional Council of Governments
(DRCOG) 2013 Live-Work-Play Peoples
Choice Awards. Explore the shops and
businesses in Downtown Castle Rock that
comprise the Colorado Wedding District.
www.coloradoweddingdistrict.com/
Members in the News
Join Douglas County Libraries as they celebrate all things Star Wars! Enjoy
crafts, light saber training, snacks, and photo opportunities with Star Wars
characters. Special Guest Matthew Reinhart, creator of Star Wars: A Pop-Up
Guide to the Galaxy, will demonstrate his technique for creating intricate Star
Wars pop-up art. Book sales will be provided by the Tattered Cover. This
event will take place at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. May The Fourth Be
With You, on May 4, 2013 10am - 3pm. Purchase your tickets online!http://
www.eventbrite.com/event/5091924082
Young Citizens of Philanthropy Host 2nd Annual Cycle against Violence-
Group to Host Ride Benefiting the Women’s Crisis & Family Outreach Cen-
ter-The Women’s Crisis & Family Outreach Center (WCFOC), through their
Young Citizens of Philanthropy (YCP) partnership is excited to host their 2nd
Annual CYCLE AGAINST VIOLENCE bike ride. Saturday May 18, 2013 in Castle
Rock, Co. Registration begins at 6:45 a.m. and the ride will begin at 8:30 a.m.
YCP and the WCFOC aim to break the cycle of domestic violence by uniting
the community in a family friendly bike ride. The goal of the ride is to raise
awareness in the community about an issue that is often minimized. Statis-
tics show that every nine seconds a woman is beaten or assaulted. Studies
also suggest over 10 million children witness family violence annually. With
statistics such as this, it is an issue that cannot be ignored. Read more
http://www.castlerock.org/chamber_news10.htm
Horseback Miracles is hosting its third annual “Horses for Hope” Hoedown.
The Hoedown is an exciting annual fundraising event to support the Horse-
back Miracles Equine-Assisted Sensory Based Therapy Program for “at-risk”
adolescents. This year it will be held on June 8, 2013, from 4:00 PM until
10:00 PM at the beautiful Perry Park Ranch in Larkspur – 5655 Red Rock
Drive, Larkspur, CO 80118. For more information visit
www.HorsebackMiraclesorg.
A&E Duck Dynasty Live in Castle Rock-Sunday, May 19 at 7pm at Douglas
County Events Center located at 500 Fairgrounds Drive. Willie and Phil
Robertson will be visiting Castle Rock to talk Faith, Family and Ducks. All pro-
ceeds will benefit The Rock Christian Academy. Purchase tickets at
http://www.itickets.com/events/304570/Castle_Rock_CO/
Duck_Dynasty_Live_in_Castle_Rock.html
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April’s Topic: Law Enforcement
Location: Parker Police Station
On Wednesday, April 3, the Leadership Douglas County
class met at the new Parker Police Station for a panel on
public safety. The day began with a welcome by Parker’s Captain Jim Tsurapas and a discussion with Douglas
County Sheriff David Weaver, Castle Rock Chief Jack Cauley and newly installed Lone Tree Police Chief Jeff
Streeter. These leaders recognized the positive collabora-
tions among law enforcement agencies and the efficien-cies to their teams with shared manpower, equipment and
cost benefits to all of the towns and cities involved during
a time of increasing regional growth.
A notable commendation recently came in the form of
Triple Crown Accreditation to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, which ranks the county 47th out of 3083 depart-
ments nationwide (top 1.5% in the nation). Achieving the
Triple Crown distinction is so rare, that fewer than 40 sheriffs’ office in the country have qualified. It represents
simultaneous accreditation from three law enforcement accreditation commissions.
The morning segment included tours of the Parker facility,
as well as the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and jail, and included a presentation by Coroner Lora Thomas and tour
of the morgue. The SORT Team demonstrated a well-
executed cell extraction much to the awe of class mem-bers.
The day would not have been complete without demon-strations given by the K-9 Team and a sniper/officer res-
cue demonstration by the SWAT Team. A hands-on simu-lation activity anticipating the actions of potential criminal
behavior was experienced by each participant on a full-
scale interactive video. The class also had the opportunity to receive brief one-on-one firearms training at the shoot-
ing range located at the Law Enforcement Training Facility
Training Facility in Highlands Ranch.
“It’s easy to criticize police work as a bystander. After
you’ve gone through a Law Enforcement Day with LDC, however, you will gain incredible respect, understanding
and gratitude for these men and women and their proce-dures and practices—and for putting their lives on the
line every day to ensure that our streets are safe.”
- LDC Participant
The next Leadership Class is “Fire and Emergency Ser-
vices” day on Wednesday, May 1, with activities in Lone Tree and Castle Rock.
Leadership Douglas County is currently accepting applications for the 2013-14 Class. The application deadline is June 15th, 2013.
For more information on LDC or for an application visit:
www.CastleRock.org/Leadership.htm
For questions, please contact Carrie Buchan at [email protected] or call
720.440.3726.
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS!
Leadership Douglas County would like to acknowledge their Patron Sponsors: Breakthroughs, Inc. The City of Lone Tree and Douglas County Government and also their Program Sponsors: Black Hills Energy, Cherokee Ranch and Castle Foundation, Douglas County Libraries, FirstBank of Douglas
County, South Metro Fire and Rescue Authority, Town of Castle Rock, Wells Fargo Bank, and the Chambers of Com-merce of Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and Parker.
Creating Community Leaders-Leadership Douglas County
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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 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.
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Chamber’s Annual Golf Tournament-June 10, 2013
Enjoy of day of golf while networking with others. This friendly competition will include
contest holes, fabulous prizes, vendor and distributor giveaways and more. Be a Sponsor
and get face to face with potential clients! This tournament will sell out, so regis ter today
at www.castlerock.org. The morning will begin at 8am with an in/out 9 hole tourney for
those who can’t s tay the entire day. A noon shotgun start will kick off the afternoon tour-
ney. An after hours networking event follows the tournament where a de licious chicken/
brisket buffet will be served , winners will be announced and prizes awarded. Don’t miss
this event, it’s sure to sell out fast!
Upcoming 2013 Event Dates:
Subaru Elephant Rock Cycling Festival-June 3, 2013
Castle Rock WineFest-July 20, 2013
10th Annual Castle Rock WineFest-July 20, 2013
Douglas County Fair Parade-August 10, 2013
Colorado Artfest at Castle Rock-September 7 & 8, 2013
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