DCBA Under the Dome - Week 1 and DCBA Legislative Bill Tracking link
DCBA Legislative Bill Link: https://statebillinfo.com/SBI/index.cfm?fuseaction=Public.Dossier&id=27133&pk=619&style=pinstripe Highlights of the Week The 2020 legislative session kicked off this week with a 164 bills introduced, opening day speeches by legislative leadership, and the Governor’s State of the State Address. Leading up to the first day of the legislative session, there are several changes in the legislature due to Representative Kimmi Lewis passing away after a battle with
Colorado Business Review -- 2020 Outlook Forum Highlights
This issue highlights the 55th annual Colorado Business Economic Outlook Forum held on December 9, 2019 in Denver. Colorado’s employment growth is expected to slow this year compared to 2019, although the state will still be among the top 10 for job growth nationally. Read/Download the Colorado Business Review, Issue 1, 2020
2020 Property Tax Notifications Arriving Soon
Do you know where the money goes? Visit the new "Your Douglas County Taxes" mapping application for details! Published on January 14, 2020 in 2020 & Breaking News It’s that time of the year again and if you are a property owner in Douglas County, watch for the delivery of your 2020 property tax bill or tax notification in the mail beginning the week of Jan. 20. As you review your property tax bill or tax notification, know that while you pay your taxes to the County Treasurer’s Office, the County
NavPoint Real Estate Group Sells 382 Acres of Land in Castle Rock for $3,600,000
Castle Rock, CO - NavPoint Real Estate Group is pleased to announce it has completed the sale of Dawson Ridge and Westfield Trade Center—6 parcels of land consisting of 382 total acres located in Castle Rock at the future junction of Crystal Valley Parkway and I-25.Established in 1986, the 280.7 Acres sold as part of Dawson Ridge include multiple infrastructure improvements. Improvements constructed in the initial development phase in the late 1980’s include: 3 wells, below-grade storage tank, sever pump
County Commissioners Adopt 2020 Budget
Budget dedicates $214.4 million of the $463.2 million budget to Transportation and $127.4 million to Public Safety Published on January 9, 2020 in 2020, Breaking News, Multimodal Transportation & Personal and Public Safety “Our Board’s spending priorities are once again informed by citizen input, specifically the priority placed on transportation and public safety,” said Board Chair Roger Partridge, during the Board’s public hearing on December 13, 2019, at which the County’s 2020 Budget was
Opening Day of the 2020 Legislative Session
Legislator Changes Under The Golden Dome House Committee Schedule: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/houseschedule2020.pdf Senate Committee Schedule: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/senateschedule2020.pdf House Committee Assignments: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/2020_house_committee_membership.pdf Senate Committee Assignments: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/2020_senate_committee_membership.pdf Leading up to the first day of the
Pre-Apprenticeship Offers Students View into Careers in Healthcare
CASTLE ROCK – In December 2019, 16 Douglas County School District (DCSD) students completed the inaugural pre-apprenticeship course offered at the newly-opened Arapahoe Community College (ACC) Sturm Collaboration Campus.Officially titled “HPR 123: Allied Health Pre-Apprenticeship,” the course is a collaboration between ACC, DCSD, and Centura Health to help students learn about opportunities in the healthcare field through a combination of academic lectures and hands-on experience. Students shadow
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Strive to Thrive 2020 offers hot meal and assistance
Free January 28 resource fair offers support to those in need Published on January 8, 2020 in 2020, Breaking News & Health and Human Services For Douglas County residents enduring hard times, it’s good to know that a free hot meal and more than 20 local service organizations will be available at the Strive to Thrive Resource and Service Fair, on Jan. 28 from 4-6 p.m. at Calvary, 1100 Caprice Dr. in Castle Rock. This free event provides attendees with information on where to access food and clothing,
Colorado Economy Ends 2019 on a High Note
Within the past month, most of the economic data has been upbeat. Some of the headwinds have subsided, specifically, trade policy with China has been advanced, UCMCA is finally moving forward, and Brexit and the impeachment proceedings are closer to being history. On the home front, Colorado continues to enjoy manageable population growth, employment gains have increased as the year has progressed, and the state is on track to add 52,900 workers in 2019. Looking forward, there are some headwinds that are
December Quarterly Revenue Forecast
Attached is the December 2019 revenue forecast that the JBC received on Friday afternoon. This is the forecast the JBC will work off of as they start their budget deliberations and figure setting process during the 2020 legislative session. Overall, the economic outlook hasn’t changed much since September. Colorado’s economy continues to grow, however, at a slower pace. In fact, Legislative Council Staff revised their General Fund revenue predictions down $10.9 million from the September forecast for
ACC, CSU-Pueblo Partner on Cybersecurity Transfer Agreement
Arapahoe Community College and Colorado State University-Pueblo have entered into a dual enrollment memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a Cybersecurity and Software Development transfer articulation agreement. ACC’s Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Cybersecurity program – offered exclusively at the Sturm Collaboration Campus in Castle Rock – aligns with business needs and national security standards. The innovative approach focuses on integrating experiential and project-based learning to provide
What Is the 2020 Census?
The 2020 Census counts every person living in the 50 states, District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories. The count is mandated by the Constitution and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, a nonpartisan government agency. The 2020 Census counts the population in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories (Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). Each home will receive an invitation to respond to a short
“Remarkable response” to Douglas County’s $10 million commitment to schools
Commissioners confirm requests represent the majority of neighborhood, charter and private schools in the County. Published on September 18, 2019 in 2019 & Breaking NewsDouglas County Commissioners Roger Partridge, Lora Thomas and Abe Laydon Less than five months after the May 7 STEM School shooting in Highlands Ranch, the majority of schools in Douglas County are one step closer to receiving a portion of the $10 million commitment from Douglas County Government for physical school security and mental
MONEY magazine ranks Castle Rock 40th Best Places to Live
The Best Places to Live in America, Castle Rock's #40From cities to towns to neighborhoods, here's where you should — and can afford to — settle down. See all 100. by Shaina Mishkin, Prachi Bhardwaj, Olivia Raimonde, and Chloe Wilt Photo Credit: NickLucey.com View the entire list at: http://money.com/money/collection/best-places-to-live-2019/How MONEY Chose the Best Places to Live 2019 To create MONEY’s Best Places to Live ranking, we looked only at places with populations of 50,000 or greater.
Growing Forward Population & Economic Trends in Colorado, Douglas County, and Castle Rock
Castle Rock Economic Partnership proudly welcomed Elizabeth Garner, State Demography Office on August 1st at Town Hall for a discussion on Colorado population projections & preparing for Census 2020.View presentationElizabeth Garner | State Demography Office, Department of Local Affairs Demography.dola.colorado.gov
Castle Rock Water registered apprenticeship program in Water Operations.
Castle Rock Water and Arapahoe Community College have partnered to create a registered apprenticeship program in Water Operations. You can work up to 30 hours a week for Castle Rock Water in a paid apprenticeship program while attending Arapahoe Community College’s new Sturm Collaboration Campus. Castle Rock Water will also sponsor up to 50% of tuition! We have two info sessions coming up to find out more. You need to attend an info session to be eligible to apply. Please see the attached flyer or click
Arapahoe Community College Receives Historic Gift Of Up To $10 Million from Sturm Family Foundation
State-of-the-Art Sturm Collaboration Campus Will Establish Industry-Aligned Higher Education Model Castle Rock, Colorado (March 15, 2019) – Arapahoe Community College (ACC) has received a gift of up to $10 million from the Sturm Family Foundation, the largest in the history of the 13-institution Colorado Community College System. A HISTORIC OPPORTUNITY With an over $5 million match opportunity, bringing the full potential of the gift in excess of $15 million, the funding will be used in its
Mixing Old With New in Historic Downtown Castle Rock
Rapid growth in suburban community has not affected its identityBY KEVIN TILSON Published: 2019.01.24 03:00 PM A Castle Rock building that dates back to 1918, the B&B Café, was once the site of an infamous gunfight where a fugitive shot and killed the Town Marshall. A bullet hole from the gunfight can still be seen in the café’s tin ceiling, reminiscent of Castle Rock’s rich western history. The streets of Castle Rock are lined with historic structures with stories of their own about
6 Popular Misconceptions About the Chamber That Could Be Limiting Your Business
Chamber membership is good for business because it influences the community's perception of you. However, many business owners don't know exactly what the chamber does and so they don't take advantage of the help and resources it offers. For a minimum investment, the chamber can help your business grow in ways that may be difficult for you to do on your own. But if you believe these popular chamber misconceptions, you've likely put off joining and that could hurt your business. 1.Membership Costs a Lot
U.S. Chamber Awards Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce with 4-Star Accreditation
U.S. Chamber Awards Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce with 4-Star Accreditation The United States Chamber of Commerce today awarded the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce with 4-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community. “Business leaders are a critical voice in conversations about promoting economic growth and job creation in their communities.” said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, U.S. Chamber vice president of Federation Relations and
