september 2011 business voice newsletter
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Castle Rock Chamber's monthly newsletter.TRANSCRIPT
Castle Rock Chamber Business Voice • CastleRock.org
Women of Influence LuncheonWomen of Influence LuncheonWomen of Influence LuncheonWomen of Influence Luncheon————Register Now!Register Now!Register Now!Register Now! 2222 CEO Focus: Castle Rock is the Winner!CEO Focus: Castle Rock is the Winner!CEO Focus: Castle Rock is the Winner!CEO Focus: Castle Rock is the Winner! 3333 Business Boot Camp September Open HouseBusiness Boot Camp September Open HouseBusiness Boot Camp September Open HouseBusiness Boot Camp September Open House 5555 Relationship Building Functions Relationship Building Functions Relationship Building Functions Relationship Building Functions 7777 Business TrainingBusiness TrainingBusiness TrainingBusiness Training 10101010 2011 Fair Parade Winners2011 Fair Parade Winners2011 Fair Parade Winners2011 Fair Parade Winners 16 16 16 16
SERVING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY SINCE 1955 • REPRESENTING 14,445 MEMBER EMPLOYEES • SEPTEMBER 2011, VOLUSERVING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY SINCE 1955 • REPRESENTING 14,445 MEMBER EMPLOYEES • SEPTEMBER 2011, VOLUSERVING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY SINCE 1955 • REPRESENTING 14,445 MEMBER EMPLOYEES • SEPTEMBER 2011, VOLUSERVING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY SINCE 1955 • REPRESENTING 14,445 MEMBER EMPLOYEES • SEPTEMBER 2011, VOLUME 8, NUMBER 9ME 8, NUMBER 9ME 8, NUMBER 9ME 8, NUMBER 9
“There’s Something for Everyone!”“There’s Something for Everyone!”“There’s Something for Everyone!”“There’s Something for Everyone!”
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September 10, 9am - 6pm September 11, 9am - 5pm
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nd Annual
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Share the challenges, dreams and accomplishments of high profile women in business, government, science and the arts!
Thursday, October 13, 2011 11:30am-1pm Gabriel’s Restaurant 5450 Manhart Street Sedalia, CO
Registration
$30 Members $40 Non Members Register for this event today! For more information, visit CastleRock.org or call the Castle Rock Chamber 303-688-4597.
Anne McCarthy, President of
Westmeath Communications
Anne has spent more than 25 years in communications, as both a strategist and an executor for Fortune 500 companies in the United States, Europe and Asia.
All six of her corporate roles with Western Union, SAP, DuPont, Polaroid, IBM and Sara Lee involve significant engagement with the “c-suite” and other key stake-holders, from “Wall Street” and elected officials to employees and customers.
Luncheon Sponsor
Register Early! This event will sell out.
Anne McCarthy -
Corporate Communications Strategist and Fortune 500 Executor
Guest Speaker
There will only be 11,000 tickets available at $100 each. “Early Bird” tickets must be reserved by September 9th. There will only be 11,000 tickets available at $100 each. “Early Bird” tickets must be reserved by September 9th. There will only be 11,000 tickets available at $100 each. “Early Bird” tickets must be reserved by September 9th. There will only be 11,000 tickets available at $100 each. “Early Bird” tickets must be reserved by September 9th. Early Bird ticket holders will be eligible to win a 2011 Suzuki Kizashi SE donated by Medved. House tours begin September Early Bird ticket holders will be eligible to win a 2011 Suzuki Kizashi SE donated by Medved. House tours begin September Early Bird ticket holders will be eligible to win a 2011 Suzuki Kizashi SE donated by Medved. House tours begin September Early Bird ticket holders will be eligible to win a 2011 Suzuki Kizashi SE donated by Medved. House tours begin September 24th. Register to win great prizes, including an $8,000 furniture shopping spree. Tickets also available at 800.276.7695.24th. Register to win great prizes, including an $8,000 furniture shopping spree. Tickets also available at 800.276.7695.24th. Register to win great prizes, including an $8,000 furniture shopping spree. Tickets also available at 800.276.7695.24th. Register to win great prizes, including an $8,000 furniture shopping spree. Tickets also available at 800.276.7695.
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CEO Focus
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CCCCHAIRMANHAIRMANHAIRMANHAIRMAN OFOFOFOF THETHETHETHE BOARDBOARDBOARDBOARD Linda WatsonLinda WatsonLinda WatsonLinda Watson Sky Ridge Medical Center
CCCCHAIRHAIRHAIRHAIR----ELECTLECTLECTLECT Aaron BarrickAaron BarrickAaron BarrickAaron Barrick Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile, P.C.
TTTTREASURERREASURERREASURERREASURER Pam JenkinsPam JenkinsPam JenkinsPam Jenkins Castle Rock Bank
TTTTREASURERREASURERREASURERREASURER----EEEELECTLECTLECTLECT Wendy NelsonWendy NelsonWendy NelsonWendy Nelson B2B CFO
IIIIMMEDIATEMMEDIATEMMEDIATEMMEDIATE P P P PASTASTASTAST C C C CHAIRMANHAIRMANHAIRMANHAIRMAN Lisa FrizellLisa FrizellLisa FrizellLisa Frizell Office of Douglas County Assessor
DDDDIRECTORSIRECTORSIRECTORSIRECTORS Rand ClarkRand ClarkRand ClarkRand Clark Genesis Church/Random Productions
Jim DiazJim DiazJim DiazJim Diaz Community Media of Colorado
Nino DiMatteoNino DiMatteoNino DiMatteoNino DiMatteo FirstBank - Douglas County
Aaron FritzAaron FritzAaron FritzAaron Fritz Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus
Brock GoodwinBrock GoodwinBrock GoodwinBrock Goodwin Mutual of Omaha
Michael LikensMichael LikensMichael LikensMichael Likens gopixel design studios, inc.
Laurie LewisLaurie LewisLaurie LewisLaurie Lewis CoWest Insurance Group
Jim MundleJim MundleJim MundleJim Mundle Douglas County Living Magazine
Jim RileyJim RileyJim RileyJim Riley Castle Rock Development Company
Lori SwagerLori SwagerLori SwagerLori 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]
Diane LeducDiane LeducDiane LeducDiane Leduc Director of Marketing [email protected]
Melissa MoroniMelissa MoroniMelissa MoroniMelissa Moroni Director of Programs [email protected]
Joanne TaylorJoanne TaylorJoanne TaylorJoanne Taylor Director of Membership [email protected]
Tammy CrattyTammy CrattyTammy CrattyTammy Cratty Office Administrator [email protected]
Melissa MaresMelissa MaresMelissa MaresMelissa Mares Communications Specialist [email protected]
Susan O’MalleySusan O’MalleySusan O’MalleySusan O’Malley Membership Account Executive [email protected]
2011~2012 BBBBOARDOARDOARDOARD OFOFOFOF D D D DIRECTORSIRECTORSIRECTORSIRECTORS
Success is Evident Success is Evident Success is Evident Success is Evident ---- and Castle Rock is the Winner! and Castle Rock is the Winner! and Castle Rock is the Winner! and Castle Rock is the Winner! Priorities for the Town of Castle Rock have been focused on economic development, including primary employment, expansion of the tax base and attraction of goods and services. These priorities have been deemed necessary to achieve the community vision of a self-sufficiency and provide an outstanding business climate that encourages, attracts and supports economic investments and activity. It is nearly impossible for one organization to be successful in achieving all its goals of economic vitality, especially in a difficult market. How-ever, after three years the Castle Rock Economic Partnership (CREP) has made some major strides as a public/private collaboration. Partners consist of the Town, Chamber, Economic Development Council (EDC),
Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Downtown Merchants Association. This type of collaborative approach to community economic development is neither easy nor common. This is one of the reasons CREP was named the best economic development program in Colorado in 2010. So far in 2011, we have been having a comparably strong year in economic development activity. There have been approximately 150 development prospects and inquiries recorded by the EDC. The Town has issued over 366 new business licenses, taxable sales are up 5.1% since January and we have seen a small increase in new commercial construction activity while experiencing a small year-to-date decline in new residential construction activity. There have been a number of new business openings and announcements which indicate continued progress in business climate improvement. The CREP team is currently preparing comprehensive reports on major economic development elements such as primary employment, retail, entertainment, downtown, tourism, special events and quality business climate. These reports are currently being presented to the Town Council and the boards of each of the partnering organizations with the plan that its leadership will meet the end of September to strategize on economic development priorities and approaches for 2012. Further plans are to develop, implement and track – in order to gain better measurements – the conditions and trends in our local economy and our performance in core economic development strategies. Health CareHealth CareHealth CareHealth Care An important element in our community vision is the availability within Castle Rock of a full range of healthcare services necessary for Castle Rock to be a self-sufficient community. The addition of healthcare facilities and services are also an important source of quality job creation and private investment activity. Over the past few years we have been successful in obtaining the satellite Sky Ridge facility, expansion of physicians, medical offices and healthcare support services which have created “healthcare service clusters” in our community. We have now achieved a larger and more ambi-tious healthcare goal with the recent addition of the Castle Rock Adventist Health CampusCastle Rock Adventist Health CampusCastle Rock Adventist Health CampusCastle Rock Adventist Health Campus
Pam Ridler, CCE
President/CEO
Vision Vision Vision Vision Igniting passion for business success and community prosperity
MissionMissionMissionMission Support and promote member businesses Be a “voice” to government
Foster a livable community with positive growth Call us at 303.688.4597 or visit our website: CastleRock.org. The official Castle Rock Chamber website offers The official Castle Rock Chamber website offers The official Castle Rock Chamber website offers The official Castle Rock Chamber website offers relocation and school information, Business Directory relocation and school information, Business Directory relocation and school information, Business Directory relocation and school information, Business Directory
links, community events schedules and much more.links, community events schedules and much more.links, community events schedules and much more.links, community events schedules and much more.
Core CompetenciesCore CompetenciesCore CompetenciesCore Competencies
• Creating a Strong Local Economy
• Promoting the Community
• Advocating Political Action
• Developing Business Relationships
• Representing Business to Government
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The Castle Rock Chamber is seeking...
2011 Artfest Volunteers2011 Artfest Volunteers2011 Artfest Volunteers2011 Artfest Volunteers
September 10 & 11 September 10 & 11 September 10 & 11 September 10 & 11
Come join us, involve yourself in the community and have fun!! while you meet new people
volunteering in Castle Rock’s largest event! Each volunteer receives: Each volunteer receives: Each volunteer receives: Each volunteer receives: (with 3 hour minimum shift) Complimentary Artfest t-shirt
Admission to Artfest for both days Double shifts are available
Available Hours: Available Hours: Available Hours: Available Hours: Friday Morning & Afternoon Set-up Saturday 8:30-11:40 Saturday 11:30- 2:40 Saturday 2:30-6:00 Sunday 8:30 - 11:40 Sunday 11:30-2:40
Sunday 2:30-6:00 Sunday Tear Down 6:00 pm To Volunteer: To Volunteer: To Volunteer: To Volunteer: Go to http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/322345634481330034entry/322345634481330034entry/322345634481330034entry/322345634481330034 or email:
There is something for everyone at the 22nd Colorado Artfest — spend the day or the weekend with us September 10-11!
The Colorado Artfest at Castle Rock, presented by the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce and Title Sponsors, Sky Ridge Medical Center and
Webster University, celebrates twenty two years of diverse, original art and cultural activities. More than 177 juried artists and popular regional entertainers will energize the streets
of downtown Castle Rock Saturday, September 10th, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday, the 11th, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors (60+) and children 11 years old
and under are free. No pets, please. Other popular features of the festival include a silent art auction, consisting of donated art from Artfest artists; strolling entertainers; an
Imagination Zone for Kids with interactive art
and cultural activities; the Artfest Store with limited editions of the 2011 Artfest commemorative print by Rodgers Naylor, as well past years’ prints, t-shirts and other gifts.
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For further information, contact: Pam Ridler 303-688-4597
[email protected] castlerockeg.com
Business Boot Camp is for business owners who are well past the startup phase and need to revisit their business plans and marketing strategies, explore capital acquisition options, and develop a dedicated work team.
This is a rigorous executive leadership development program to keep you on track as your business grows. The training is provided over the course of seven sessions
during which time you’ll also benefit from access to leader mentors and peer support.
CHAMBER’S BUSINESS BOOT CAMP EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT TO TAKE YOUR BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL.
Topics:
Creating a leadership culture Building a sales and marketing strategy Understanding financial reports Developing a financial dash board Using information technology and social media
Building a winning team
Eligibility Guidelines:
• Your company must be in business three or more years
• Your company must be physically located in Castle Rock
or nearby in Douglas County
• Your company must have four or more employees
(including contractors) in addition to yourself
Session Details:
• Seven monthly sessions beginning October 11, 2011
(second Tuesday of each month from 5-7:00 p.m.)
• Location: Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce
420 Jerry Street
• Tuition: $450
Business Boot Camp is offered exclusively for business owners who want to expand their businesses and learn from their peers and outside experts.
Space is strictly limited to ensure personalized attention. Participants will be selected based on the company’s growth potential.
For details and to apply online, go to castlerockeg.com and click the Boot Camp icon.
Attend the Boot Camp Open House on September 22nd at 5:30 pm at the Chamber.
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CEO Focus (continued from page 3) 24/7 Emergency Room and Imaging Center located in the Meadows (25,000 sq. ft, $23.6 million facility) which will be open and fully functional September 7, 2011, employing 55 full time employees (FTEs). Recently Centura/Adventist announced it has authorized a $128 million investment to construct a 212,000 sq. ft. “phased hospital” with a planned opening in the Summer/Fall of 2013 including a four story facility containing 50 licensed hospital beds and an expected 300 jobs added in our community. Another new addition to community medical services is Kaiser Permanente Health CenterKaiser Permanente Health CenterKaiser Permanente Health CenterKaiser Permanente Health Center, which includes family, internal, pediatric, dermatology, laboratory, pharmacy and radiology services. This facility was opened in August 2011 and to date has added 40 jobs. Senior medical and housing services are being planned as part of the Bonaventure Senior LivingBonaventure Senior LivingBonaventure Senior LivingBonaventure Senior Living facility, located in The Meadows, scheduled to open October 2012. This 180,000 sq. ft. facility will consist of 55 assisted living units, 12 memory care units and 89 independent living units, plus a movie theatre, health club and other indoor and outdoor amenities. Bonaventure will employ about 55 FTEs, not including the construction “hires” necessary to build the facility. Castleview Memory Care Assisted Living ResidencesCastleview Memory Care Assisted Living ResidencesCastleview Memory Care Assisted Living ResidencesCastleview Memory Care Assisted Living Residences is currently under construction at 864 Barranca Drive. It will contain 48 secured memory care units. It is expected to open late this year or early 2012. Other health providers and services continue to locate in Castle Rock such as: Denver Nephrologists, Innovative Pain Medicine Center of Colorado, Physiotherapy Associates, Integrative Wellness Group and several new dentistry and physician offices. Higher EducationHigher EducationHigher EducationHigher Education Another core, self-sufficient community element is valued not only as a service for residents, but also important for business attraction and retention, job training, continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Arapahoe Community CollegeArapahoe Community CollegeArapahoe Community CollegeArapahoe Community College will be offering 13 courses begining in October 2011 in an eight week, accelerated format. Both day and evening sessions will be available. Registration is already open for classes beginning in October. Webster UniversityWebster UniversityWebster UniversityWebster University will be offering a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Management and Leadership beginning in January 2012. Classes will be hosted at the Chamber of Commerce board room on Thursday nights. The program consists of five, nine-week classes per year. Participants can earn a degree in a little more than two years (or sooner).
Primary EmploymentPrimary EmploymentPrimary EmploymentPrimary Employment The creation of quality, primary jobs is a cornerstone of our overall economic development strategy. Competition from other states and communities offering extraordinary incentives, makes attraction or expansion of businesses very difficult. Local assets in the competition for businesses include our highly educated workforce; the attraction and retention efforts of the CREP partnership with property owners; and the performance of the Town’s Development Services Department with financial support from the Town’s $5 million Economic Development Fund. The challenge is the lack of lower cost, existing vacant and desirable industrial and office space. Vacant land that is more expen-sive than many other locations and, in general, less incentives allowed by the State of Colorado than many other states. The Economic Development Fund is intended to help us bridge those gaps. In addition to the success with our new healthcare facili-ties, we have also had success in obtaining the manufacturer Aluwind, Commnet and Mywedding.com which are all considering the possibility of future expansions. RetailRetailRetailRetail The Town is primarily reliant upon sales tax revenue to support our community services. Our retail market, and its consequent assets in terms of sales tax revenue, is very competitive and still one of the strongest growing markets in the region, despite a current slowdown in residential population growth. Currently, CREP is aggressively working on trying to acquire several major potential retail prospects. Our goal is to obtain retail establishments that offer the goods and services that will encourage Castle Rock residents to buy locally and expand the retail market to entice visitors to shop here. We are aggressively recruiting major retail prospects and are hoping to make announce-ments in the near future. (continued on page 15)
Town Council has long held
the goal of attracting higher
education to Castle Rock, and
now there are two new educa-
tional opportunities debuting in
Town in the coming months.
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Free to Networking members and above, $10 for Community Connection members $20 for non-members. Breakfasts are held Thursday mornings 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. unless indicated.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
2nd Wednesday
January 16 Speed Raceway February 16 Imagine Center
For the Visual & Performing Arts March 17 Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile, P.C., Castle Rock EDC, White Construction Group
McKilip & DiCiesare, CPAs April 8 Showcase After Hours May 18 Castle Rock Development
Company The Grange in The Meadows
June 15 Sky Ridge Medical Center July 13 Crystal Valley Ranch
August 17 Patriot Enterprises September 14 gopixel design studios, inc. at the Chamber
October 19 Cherokee Ranch & Castle November 16 Wells Fargo Bank
December 7 Tana Dolce
Business Over Business Over Business Over Business Over
Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
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...
Thank you to Castle Rock Adventist Health CampusThank you to Castle Rock Adventist Health CampusThank you to Castle Rock Adventist Health CampusThank you to Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus for hosting the August
Business Over Breakfast networking event. Business owners enjoyed a catered
hot breakfast and special activities such as the arrival of the Flight for Life
helicopter and crew and tours of the 24/7 emergency facility. Aaron Fritz,
Business Manager, welcomed more than 100 business, civic and health
officials to the new 24/7 emergency facility scheduled to open September 7th.
Javier Hoggard, President of Patriot Enterprises (second from left) for
sponsoring the August Business After Hours. Live music and excellent
hors d’oeuvres complimented the business networking event! The
Patriot Enterprises bays were filled with Chamber members who made
friends as well as business connections.
January 13 Primrose School - Castle Rock
April 14 FirstBank - Douglas County
May 13 Village Inn
June 30 H&M Transmission & Automotive
H&M Collision & Auto Body
July 28 Woodlands Academy
August 25 Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus
September 1 Wholistic Healing Center September 1 Wholistic Healing Center September 1 Wholistic Healing Center September 1 Wholistic Healing Center of Castle Rockof Castle Rockof Castle Rockof Castle Rock
September 15 Key Bank (pending)September 15 Key Bank (pending)September 15 Key Bank (pending)September 15 Key Bank (pending)
October 13 JM Kitchen & Bath
BUSINESS AFTER HOUR SEPTEMBER 14TH
5:00—7:00 PM “
It’s that time of year, again, when we say “good-bye” to the hot dog grilling of summer
Put on your thinking “caps” and create a
memorable dog. Go to
One pass for Networking level, free for Ascent level and above $10 for Community Connection
GUESTS MUST HAVE ADMITTANCE PASS
BAH Location:
The Chamber - 420 Jerry Street
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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 BUBBLES LIQUOR WORLD CASTLE HOME CARE COWEST INSURANCE GROUP FOLKESTAD, FAZEKAS, BARRICK & PATOILE, P.C. GOPIXEL DESIGN STUDIOS, INC. KAISER PERMANENTE KEY BANK LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE MICHAEL’S AUTO BODY AND GLASS PLUMBLINE SERVICES, INC. WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
September Chamber
Thursday 1st Business Over Breakfast & Ribbon Cutting (Wholistic Healing) @ 7:30-9:00 am Castle Rock Stars Membership Meeting (Chamber) @ 8:00 am Castle Rock EDC Board Meeting (Uniscali) @ 11:30 am–1:00 pm Castle Rock Adventist Open House (Castle Rock Adventist) @ 4:00–7:00 pm Friday 2nd Castle Rock Economic Partners (EDC) @ 8:00 am Monday 5th Chamber Office Closed Wednesday 7th Free Business Counseling (Chamber) Leads Referral (El Parral) @ 11:30 am Saturday 10th Colorado Artfest at Castle Rock (Downtown) @ 9:00 am–6:00 pm Sunday 11th Colorado Artfest at Castle Rock (Downtown) @ 9:00 am–5:00 pm Monday 12th Chamber Office Closed Tuesday 13th The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am Wednesday 14th Free Business Counseling (Chamber) Leadership Steering (Chamber) 7:30-9:00 am Ambassadors Exec Meeting (Chamber) @ 11:00 am-12:00 pm Ambassadors Meeting (Chamber) @ 12:00–1:00 pm Business After Hours gopixel design studios (Chamber) @ 5:00–7:00 pm Thursday 15th Business Over Breakfast (Key Bank) @ 7:30-9:00 am Douglas County Community Foundation (TBD) @ 3:30-5:00 pm Webster University Open House (Chamber) @ 6:00-7:00 pm Friday 16th Leadership Douglas County Retreat (Marriott South) @ 7:30 am Castle Rock Economic Partners (EDC) @ 8:00 am Saturday 17th Leadership Douglas County Retreat (Marriott South) @ 8:00 am-2:00 pm Monday 19th Customer Service for Generation “why?” (Chamber) @ 2:00-4:00 pm Tuesday 20th GIC Government Issues Committee (Chamber) @ 7:00 am Wednesday 21st Free Business Counseling(Chamber) Community Leadership (Chamber) @ 11:30 am-1:30 pm Leads Referral (El Parral) @ 11:30 am Thursday 22nd Board of Directors (Chamber) @ 11:30 am Business Boot Camp Social (Chamber) @ 5:30 pm Monday 26th Castle Rock Economic Gardeners Taskforce (Chamber) @ 11:30 am-1:00 pm Tuesday 27th The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am Castle Rock Hospitality & Tourism (Chamber) @ 8:30-10:00 am Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am Wednesday 28th Free Business Counseling (Chamber) Business of the Month (Hair Design Team) @ 9:00 - 10:00 am
Thursday 29th New Member Orientation (Chamber) @ 8:00-9:30 am Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting (Kaiser Permanente)
@ 6:00 pm -7:00 pm Friday 30th Ribbon Cutting/Int’l Baccalaureate Celebration (South Elementary School) @ 2:00 pm Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening (Wedding Treasures)
@ 4:00 pm
CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE ⁄ ROCK SOLID!
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PHONE CALLS 856856856856 WALK-INS 1357135713571357 WEBSITE - MONTHLY VISITS 24,41624,41624,41624,416
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NEW MEMBERS Welcome
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TANA DOLCE 310 N. WILCOX CASTLE ROCK
303.688.1133
THE PEPSI BOTTLING COMPANY 3801 BRIGHTON BOULEVARD
DENVER 80216
A Wild Thyme
Kimberly Kee
(303) 814-3159
2807 Haystack Rd. (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
Castle Rock, CO 80104
awildthyme.com
Caterers, Event Planning
CAM Services
Shanae Dix
(303) 295-2424
601 E 45th Ave
Denver, CO 80216
camcolorado.com
Festivals & Special Events
Clothing X Change
Elizabeth Blume
(303) 791-7991
36 W. Springer Dr.
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
clothing-x-change.com
Clothes & Accessories - Consignment
& Resale, Clothing
DAZBOG COFFEE
Peter Leonard
(303) 660-0946
202 Wilcox St.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
DAZBOG.com
Coffee
Edward Jones - Mike Riedmuller
Mike Riedmuller
(303) 663-0776
201 S. Wilcox St.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
edwardjones.com
Financial Advisor
Enchanted Gifts
Joel Gittleman
(303) 688-9395
376 Third St.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
yourenchantedgifts.com
Gift Shops
Express Marketing Solutions LLC
Kerstin Radford
(303) 800-2613
expressmarketingsolutions.com
Social Media Marketing, Web Developer
MonaVie Distributor
Jim Young
(866) 927-5185
gorvl.com
Health & Wellness
Rocky Mountain Medical Group, P.C.
Brian Beatty
(303) 997-7546
4348 Woodlands Blvd
Castle Rock, CO 80104
rmmg.net
Occupational Medicine, Physicians
Smells Good Store, The
Vickie Wallis
(303) 646-6600
350 Third St.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Retail
South Elementary PTCO
Anissa Orsini
(303) 387-5075
1100 South St.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
schools.dcsdk12.org/education/school/
school.php?section.d=58
Schools - Academic
Speed Raceway
Deborah Celaya
(303)-790-9251
8532 Concord Center Drive
Englewood, CO 80112
speedraceway.com
Conference Center, Entertainment - Family
Strategic Recovery Solutions LLC
Arnold "Scott" Holt
(303) 663-8967
840 Kinner St. Suite C
Castle Rock, CO 80109
srs-llc.com
Asset Recovery, Collection Agencies
Surf Shack Yogurt, LLC.
Chris de Diego
(303) 814-8576
3980 Limelight Ave.
Castle Rock, CO 80109
surfshackyogurt.com
Retail
Wapiti Enterprises LLC
Brent Donnelly
(303) 921-2358
5981 S. Rockcreek Dr.
Castle Rock, CO 80109
wapitienterprises.com
Contractors - Roofing, Gutters
& Downspouts
Webster University Denver Campus
Karl Sterner
(303) 708-8305
9250 E. Costilla Ave. Suite 310
Greenwood Village, CO 80112
webster.edu/castlerock
Colleges, Higher Education
PARK STREET/JERRY STREET STORAGE 1500 N. PARK STREET
CASTLE ROCK
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Business Number of years Opticians 2 31 Years Land Title Guarantee Company 30 Years Outlets at Castle Rock, The 19 Years Han Lee Taekwondo Academy 15 Years Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation 14 Years TMMC Property Management 8 Years Columbine Printing & Copy Center 6 Years Summit Church of Castle Rock 5 Years U.S. Small Business Administration 5 Years Adam and Sons Plumbing 5 Years FirstBank of Douglas County 5 Years Fund Your Dream 5 Years Eclipse Promotions, LLC 5 Years Fine Renovations 4 Years Cindy Welch Design 3 Years UR-Time Fitness 2 Years Cold Stone Creamery 2 Years Copper Canyon Basement Finishing 2 Years Juice Plus+ 2 Years Tallgrass Kitchen & Bath 2 Years Clean & Green 1 Year Metabolic Research Center 1 Year All Recycling, Inc. 1 Year
Anniversaries Celebrate Chamber
MASTER THE CORE DISCIPLINES OF BUSINESS
Learn about the Core Disciplines of Business and the Executive Maturity Curve. Discover how the CEO thinks, perceives, and behaves in business. Do you feel stuck in a pit with the daily activities of the business with no real end in sight? If so, Mike's presentation may be just what you need to break out of the pit and create a new model for success and much more?
• How does a CEO behave in the business?
• How does the business owner transform into a CEO?
• How do systems change the landscape of the business?
This training is free to all Chamber members and $20 for non-members. Register by emailing [email protected] or call 303.688.4597.
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Member Orientation!Member Orientation!Member Orientation!Member Orientation! Are you a new member, an existing member,
or just haven’t seen the Visitors Center at the Chamber?
If the answer is yes to any of the above,
then mark your calendar for Thursday,
September 29, 2011 to our orientation.
Plan to arrive about 7:45 am at the Chamber
— 420 Jerry Street — to sign in and network.
The orientation will begin promptly at 8:00
and end about 9:30 am.
Enjoy an intimate setting and a continental
breakfast with the opportunity to meet other
members and staff. Hear a short presentation
from each staff member and become familiar
with the ways The Chamber can assist you and
your business!
Email [email protected] or call 303-688-
4597 to register now, as seating is limited!
Be sure to bring business cards to pass out -
there will also be a drawing!
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The Castle Rock Chamber’s Web site is its primary tool to keep members informed and plugged into what is going on at the chamber and in the business community. Site Statistics • 508 unique visitors daily • 6:26 minutes average visit duration • 21,739 monthly visits
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Promoting Our Members MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
N Zone Youth Sports League is Family Friendly!N Zone Youth Sports League is Family Friendly!N Zone Youth Sports League is Family Friendly!N Zone Youth Sports League is Family Friendly!
N Zone Sports Douglas County is kicking off its Flag Football and
Cheerleading Season this fall! The league prides itself
on the principle that youth sports should be fun! All practices
and games are held on Saturday mornings at a single location
so that parents don’t have to spend extra time driving! There are
no tryouts and everyone plays! Even better, registration
fees include play jerseys, flags and/or poms! It’s affordable and
fun with N Zone Sports! “Get Out and Play!”
nzonesports.com or call 720.951.2229.
Sky Ridge Medical Center gets new AirLife helicopter hangar Sky Ridge Medical Center gets new AirLife helicopter hangar Sky Ridge Medical Center gets new AirLife helicopter hangar Sky Ridge Medical Center gets new AirLife helicopter hangar
Helicopter hangar makes for quicker response time
Castle Rock Fire Chief Art Morales says when firefighters
encounter major trauma from a car accident, agricultural
Injuries or patients with a time-sensitive medical condition,
the department calls for an AirLife helicopter.
Now, thanks to a new hangar at Sky Ridge Medical Center
in Lone Tree, the closest hospital to Castle Rock, that
helicopter will be ready to rescue a few precious minutes
quicker. By being stored out of the elements, the choppers won’t
have to clear snow and ice before they take off.
Morales, along with elected officials and other local fire
chiefs, celebrated the future permanent home for AirLife
Denver’s helicopters with a groundbreaking ceremony
August 5 at Sky Ridge. Program Director Jana Williams
said AirLife Denver averages about seven or eight calls a
day and about 2,500 patient transports a year. With that
volume of trips, having a hangar is important, she said.
Located on the east side of the hospital near the emergency
entrance, the building will have office space, as well as room for
two choppers. Williams said the foundation will be
poured this week. The $1.5 million project is expected to be
completed in October or November.
Sky Ridge President Maureen Tarrant remarked, “(The
Airlife Denver helicopter) service here is the fulfillment of
the mission we are holding true to.”
Source: Heather Sackett or [email protected]
Join the Front Range Theatre Company as they present Join the Front Range Theatre Company as they present Join the Front Range Theatre Company as they present Join the Front Range Theatre Company as they present
A Midsummer Night’s Dream! Be whisked away and journey
through a mystical forest where fairies, magical flowers and
secret potions abound, in William Shakespeare’s most popular
comedy!
Show dates and Times; Fridays, October 14, 21 and 28 at 7pm Saturdays, October 15, 22 and 29 at 7pm Sundays, October 16, 23, 30 at 3pm Tickets: $15 for adults $15 for students, seniors and military
For more information, theatre address, or to purchase tickets,
visit frontrangetheatre.org or call 866-879-7373.
Tana Dolce Announces New HoursTana Dolce Announces New HoursTana Dolce Announces New HoursTana Dolce Announces New Hours
Beginning August 15th, Tana Dolce Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar will be open for lunch and dinner. Their new hours will be:
MONDAY: 11 am – 9 pm TUESDAY: Closed for Private Events WEDNESDAY: 11 am – 9 pm THURSDAY: 11 am – 9 pm FRIDAY: 11 am –10 pm SATURDAY: 11 am –10 pm SUNDAY: 11 am –8 pm (brunch items from 11am - 2pm) Tana Dolce Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar is located at 310 North Wilcox Street in Castle Rock. Contact them at [email protected] or call 303.688.1133 Speed Raceway’s CHARITYSpeed Raceway’s CHARITYSpeed Raceway’s CHARITYSpeed Raceway’s CHARITY CRUISECRUISECRUISECRUISE----IN to Benefit the IN to Benefit the IN to Benefit the IN to Benefit the Hydrocephalus AssociationHydrocephalus AssociationHydrocephalus AssociationHydrocephalus Association All proceeds go to benefit a search for a cure
When: Friday, September 23rd, 2011
Time: 4:00pm to 10:00pm
Where: Speed Raceway
8532 Concord Center Drive
Centennial, Colorado 80112
Bring your Muscle Car, Classic or Street Rod and the first 100
cars get a free race. Even if you don’t have a custom carcarcarcar you can
still sign up to win free prizes. Silent auction to help raise money
for the Charity. If you would like to donate a gift for the silent
auction, help sponsor or just get more information call
303-790-9251 or Aaron @ 720-281-1108 (see ad on page 17.)
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Promoting Our Members MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
Centura Health’s Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus Centura Health’s Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus Centura Health’s Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus Centura Health’s Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus Announces Community Open House on September 1Announces Community Open House on September 1Announces Community Open House on September 1Announces Community Open House on September 1
For a year, Castle Rock residents and visitors have driven
by the much-anticipated phase one of Centura Health’s
Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus. Everyone can get
a sneak peek before the doors officially open by attend-
ing a special Community Open House on September 1
from 4 to 7 p.m. Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus
is located at 2350 Meadows Boulevard in Castle Rock
(enter on Limelight Avenue off Meadows Parkway).
“As a community, we feel extremely blessed to have
Centura as a member of our community,” said Castle
Rock Mayor Paul Donahue. The first phase of the
health campus officially opens on Sept. 7, and boasts
a 23,000-square-foot emergency department that is
open 24 hours every day, and includes state-of-the-art
medical imaging and laboratory services.
Attendees of the open house will also learn more about
phase two plans, which includes a recently approved
212,240 square-foot, four-story hospital with 50
licensed beds including intensive care, medical/surgical,
obstetrics and neonatal intensive care, along with a full
complement of hospital services such as three operating
rooms, two dedicated cesarean-section operating suites
and a cardiac catheterization lab. The $128 million
hospital is financed by Adventist Health Systems.
The hospital is expected to open in the summer of 2013.
Additional growth on the hospital campus includes a
40,000 square-foot medical office building and extensive
site development, expected to open as soon as summer
2012.
“Our mission is to nurture the health of the people in
our community, and we are pleased to partner with the
Castle Rock community to fulfill this mission. This new
hospital will offer leading-edge medical technologies
while providing a healing environment for our patients,”
said Brian Moore, administrator of Castle Rock Adventist
Health Campus.
For information on Centura Health or any of the facilities
in its network, please visit centura.org.
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Chamber Ambassador AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH
Premier DesignsPremier DesignsPremier DesignsPremier Designs Melanie Calhoun 303.663.3616
Jewelry
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. Michael moved to the area nearly six years ago, and with- in 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 on the Chamber Board, as well as several Chamber groups and committees aimed at assisting people grow their businesses, in addition to his active involvement as a Chamber Ambassador. 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 Ambassador. 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 brains behind gopixel design studios, helping clients make a successful first impression. gopixel design studios, inc. is a full-service, interactive and graphic design firm dedicated to providing solutions to today’s marketing challenges. Services include website development, e-commerce websites, e-newsletters, and virtually every Internet marketing tool available. In addition, gopixel provides traditional 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, visiting 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! Thanks to your website design and implementation for the Castle Rock Chamber, our site won the Best Website Award from the Western Association of Chamber Executives.
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The Ambassador Program is sponsored this month by:
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Marketing, Tourism and Special EventsMarketing, Tourism and Special EventsMarketing, Tourism and Special EventsMarketing, Tourism and Special Events Our objective is to promote Castle Rock through increased awareness by use of special events, marketing and tourism efforts that will, in turn, give exposure to our local businesses and increase the sales tax base. Special events and outdoor recrea-tion-related tourism, is a growing economic niche for Castle Rock. Some of our current events and athletic tournaments have an audience that extends well beyond Douglas County. These regional events entice people from outside Castle Rock to visit and spend their money in our community, thus creating one of the principal motivators for increasing economic vitality and growth. The CREP partners realize the need to gain a better understanding of community assets and the opportunities and other investments that might be necessary to obtain the best return. Tourism depends on attractions which are primarily festivals, sporting events/tournaments and amusement/entertainment attractions. DowntownDowntownDowntownDowntown Our small town character and sense of community is an important component in the viability of our downtown – a historic asset that CREP is working diligently to not allow to deteriorate. A design competition was conducted recently by the DDA intended to generate enthusiasm and ideas for building improvements which also included incentives with a facade improve-ment grant program. Maintaining and improving our downtown is challenging. Redevelopment, business attraction and re-tention, establishing and maintaining the right mix of retail, services and employment poses challenges. The DDA has recently adopted a Wedding District Program as a niche market for the downtown. This concept focuses on weddings and all things related and is viewed as BIG business. No community in Colorado has yet to capitalize on creating this marketing district. This is a collaborative community effort with all the CREP organizations financially committed to its success. More later on the progress. EntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainment The community vision for a self-sufficient community includes places for residents to be active and to be entertained. In addition to our wonderful outdoor parks, trails, golf courses and open spaces we are in need of other types of entertainment. Our community services survey indicates a desire for more entertainment amenities. Ranking highest in the survey was the desire for a bowling and performing arts facility, demonstrating a broad diversity of interests by community residents. This year the Town commissioned an expert consultant’s analysis and report to assist in identifying obstacles in attracting entertainment businesses. This report will provide a baseline for entertainment attraction discussions as part of CREP 2012 priorities. Quality Business ClimateQuality Business ClimateQuality Business ClimateQuality Business Climate The regulatory environment is an important component in providing a quality business climate and developing an economic development strategy and program for the community. In creating a business-friendly environment it is a very important component in making all of the above efforts possible. The Town has made tremendous progress over the past few years by establishing and consistently meeting performance timelines for development review and permitting. Consistency, predict-ability and speed have been recognized by members of the development community and the feedback has been very positive. New zoning and overlay approaches for interchanges on Wolfensberger and downtown have been implemented. Systems have been streamlined and numerous improvements made to codes and regulations which are supported by the develop-ment community. Development rate and fee change recommendations have been presented to Town Council for considera-tion which, if approved, will decrease development costs. It really takes a team to create a better community and we believe that our public/private partnership has been successful in obtaining our goals. We will continue to work together to build a brighter future for all of us who work, live and play in Castle Rock.
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2011Douglas County Fair Parade Drums Up Excitement 2011Douglas County Fair Parade Drums Up Excitement 2011Douglas County Fair Parade Drums Up Excitement 2011Douglas County Fair Parade Drums Up Excitement One of Largest in Fair Parade History
For generations, local families have been attending the Fair Parade, which exemplifies old-fashioned, small-town
charm. 2011 was no different with more than 100 entries consisting of 4-H projects, marching bands, stage-
coaches, horses, rodeo queens and dance troupes from all over Colorado. People turned out in record numbers to
see the Parade make its way through historic downtown Castle Rock followed by a barbecue at the Castle Rock Fire
and Rescue Department on Perry Street,
another long-standing and special tradition
where people show their support for their
community.
The judging was difficult with many creative
entries as winners of the Douglas County Fair
Parade were selected on Saturday, August
6th. The 1st Place Award went to Keller
Williams Real Estate (entry #44) with David
Gardner claiming the prize of $100 and
beautiful blue ribbon to show off at his office.
2nd Place Award went to Cats Meow Gift &
Flowers (entry # 86) - no surprise to a downtown business that has placed in the top three numerous occasions. A
ribbon and $ 75 in prize money was awarded to owner Linda Bicknell. The 3rd Place Award to given to D & D Weld-
ing Iron Art ( entry #61) for a $ 50 monetary prize and ribbon. Congratulations to all entrants for very creative ideas
- everyone is a winner in the Fair Parade!
The Castle Rock Chamber, Parade organizer in partnership with the Town of Castle Rock, would like to thank Title
Sponsor, Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus and Corporate Sponsors Plumbline Services, Sky Ridge Medical
Center and Michael’s Auto Body. Thanks to media sponsors Community Media of Colorado, Douglas County Living
magazine, Area Newsletters and Cindy Welch Design.
Keller Williams, First Place Winner in the 2011 Fair Parade, gives a nod to our western heritage with its covered wagon.
Third Place Winner, D & D Welding, also chose a western theme.
Girls Just Gotta Have Fun!
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Police Chief Tony Lane Announces his Retirement Police Chief Tony Lane Announces his Retirement Police Chief Tony Lane Announces his Retirement Police Chief Tony Lane Announces his Retirement Leaves a legacy of dedication, leadership and integrity
After 24 years at the helm of the Castle Rock Police Depart-ment, Chief Tony Lane announced that he will retire from the department on September 30. "We are grateful to Tony for his more than 24 years of service as our Police Chief, and wish Tony nothing but the best in his retire-ment,” said Town Manager Mark Stevens. “Under Tony's leader-ship, the Police Department has developed into an outstanding organization – one of the best in the state.” Lane has been in law enforcement for 46 years and is one of the most tenured Police Chiefs in Colorado. Lane was named Castle Rock Police Chief in 1987. At the time, Castle Rock had a popu-lation of 8,500 and a Police Department with 19 employees. Today, the Town has a population of almost 50,000 with 75 Police Department employees. The Town is taking immediate action to fill this important post with the hope of naming the new Chief later this fall. Said Stevens of Lane’s service: “Tony has provided us with integrity beyond reproach, a commitment to outstanding police service to the community, dedication to the exceptional men and women in law enforcement with whom he has served, and a love for great police work. He will be missed." Town continues push toward businessTown continues push toward businessTown continues push toward businessTown continues push toward business----friendly initiatives: faster friendly initiatives: faster friendly initiatives: faster friendly initiatives: faster tenant improvements, lower development fees in the workstenant improvements, lower development fees in the workstenant improvements, lower development fees in the workstenant improvements, lower development fees in the works Earlier this summer, Town Council earmarked $5 million toward economic development to help lure new businesses and job opportunities to Town. Now, in a continued effort to enhance local economic development efforts, Council is considering lower development fees, and will guarantee faster tenant improve-ments. Beginning September 1, the Town will guarantee having building plans approved and permits ready for pick up within 10 business days – or the permit is free. The offer was generated through the Castle Rock Economic Part-nership, a consortium which includes members from the Eco-nomic Development Council, Castle Rock Chamber, the Town, and others involved in local real estate and development. Also in September, Town Council will consider a proposal by staff to lower development fees. Council first will consider the new fee structure September 6 and may approve new rates as early as September 13. The new fee schedule could be immediately enacted on September 13, if Council decides. Questions? Contact Development Services Director Bill Detweiler at [email protected] or 720-733-3530.
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Unveils Tribute to KDouglas County Sheriff’s Office Unveils Tribute to KDouglas County Sheriff’s Office Unveils Tribute to KDouglas County Sheriff’s Office Unveils Tribute to K----9 Wall 9 Wall 9 Wall 9 Wall Sheriff David A. Weaver has commissioned a tribute to all K-9’s that have served the citizens of Douglas County by bravely dedi-cating their lives to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO). On August 31, 2011 @ 2:30 pm Douglas County Sheriff David A. Weaver will unveil the Tribute to all K-9 heroes; it is located in the Robert A. Christensen Justice Center on the wall of the main floor hallway near the courtrooms. The wall will have a picture of every K-9 that has served Douglas County (see attached render-ing). The Douglas County K-9 Unit was established in 1989 with three K-9s. Since its inception, over 16 K-9s have been commissioned to serve Douglas County. Sheriff Weaver said the wall would not be possible without the dedication of the K-9’s and the generous support from the Friends of Douglas County K-9, a newly formed nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise money for the K-9 Unit. The Friends of Douglas County K-9's will be hosting "A Howling Good Time" Gala that will be held at Cielo at Castle Pines on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. This gala will celebrate the retirement of two heroic DCSO K-9s, Axel and Leon.
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