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Douglas County Nonprofits to Rally on DEC 5
Dec 02
Douglas County Nonprofits to Rally on DEC 5

DOUGLAS COUNTY GIVES RALLY MEDIA ALERTDouglas County Gives Day Rally – A free, philanthropic kick-off celebration with nonprofit organizations that serve the Douglas County area and a Proclamation declaring Tuesday, December 10, 2019, as Colorado Gives Day in Douglas County, read by Commissioner Abe Laydon. There will be music, animals, Santa and lunch!Thursday, December 5, 2019 12:00-1:00 p.mSchomp MINI Dealership located at 1001 Plum Valley Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO  To generate awareness of Colorado

Castle Rock Chamber Foundation
Innosphere Ventures looking to fund companies in January 2020
Nov 13
Innosphere Ventures looking to fund companies in January 2020

3 upcoming sessions to learn about the support and funding offered by Innosphere's program   Innosphere hosting informative meet & greet sessions for startup and scaleup companies deadline to apply for pre-seed funding is December 6th  How can Innosphere's program take your company to the next level of success? Attend one of the three upcoming events and let's find out! For science and tech companies looking for a hands-on business support program that works with you and your team on

Arapahoe Community College Sturm Collaboration Campus
ACC, CSU-Pueblo Partner on Cybersecurity Transfer Agreement
Nov 05
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

Arapahoe Community College Sturm Collaboration Campus
What Is the 2020 Census?
Nov 05
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

Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce
What are you waiting for? Become election ready now
Oct 01
What are you waiting for? Become election ready now

Check your voter status and find a ballot drop box near you. Published on September 25, 2019 in 2019, Breaking News & Elections If you are a registered voter in Douglas County, anticipate the arrival of your ballot by mail in mid-October, and become election ready starting now. Here’s your checklist: Check your voter registration/register to vote.  Do both at DouglasVotes.com,  your one-stop shop to register, check voter registration status, update your mailing address, check your party status, or view

Douglas County Government
Colorado On Track to Add 52,400 Jobs
Sep 30
Colorado On Track to Add 52,400 Jobs

There is good news amidst all the turmoil. Colorado is on track to add at least 52,400 jobs in 2019. The state’s unemployment rate fell to 2.8% in August, which means that job growth would be even greater if there was a larger pool of qualified workers. DIA continues to see a record number of passengers, tourism is on track for another strong year, crude oil production is near record levels, and housing appreciation in the Denver area is more modest than in the past. The U.S. economy is expected to

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“Remarkable response” to Douglas Coun...
Sep 19
“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

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MONEY magazine ranks Castle Rock 40th Best Places to Live
Sep 17
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.

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Growing Forward Population & Economic Trends in Colorado, Douglas County, and Castle Rock
Aug 05
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

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As Castle Rock looks to evolve beyond...
Jun 13
As Castle Rock looks to evolve beyond a bedroom community, the old town dump will be key

With natural beauty, plentiful shopping and multi-million parks. there is a lot to love in Douglas County town, but 80 percent of people leave town for work By JOE RUBINO | jrubino@denverpost.com | The Denver PostPUBLISHED: June 13, 2019 at 6:00 am | UPDATED: June 13, 2019 at 9:42 amA shot of Castle Rock development on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. In plain terms, Castle Rock is a 145-year-old town and the historic county seat of fast-growing, Denver-adjacent, but still largely rural Douglas County. When

Downtown Alliance
Under the Dome- 2019 End of Session Report
May 08
Under the Dome- 2019 End of Session Report

VIEW THE SINE DIE REPORT HERE2019 Session FactsDemocrat/Republican split in House of Representatives: 41/24Republican/Democrat/Unaffiliated split in the Senate: 19/16Number of bills, resolutions, and memorials introduced during the 2019 Legislative Session: 653Number of bills signed by the Governor as of 5/3/19: 155Number of bills vetoed as of 5/3/19: 0Last day for the Governor to Act: June 2, 2019   Introduction The 2019 Legislative Session commenced with a new political landscape. Democrats entered

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Castle Rock Water registered apprenticeship program in Water Operations.
Apr 30
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

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Under The Dome Week 14 (2019)
Apr 08
Under The Dome Week 14 (2019)

Highlights of the Week This week the General Assembly passed the most comprehensive oil and gas reform in decades, the sponsor of the bill to repeal the death penalty voluntarily pulled the bill, and the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act moved forward in the Senate.  The House passed the budget bill on Thursday and Friday and next week the JBC will meet as the conference committee to reconcile differences and ensure it is a balanced budget.   The House added several amendments to the Long Bill during a

Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce
Under the Dome, Week 13 (2019)
Apr 04
Under the Dome, Week 13 (2019)

Highlights of the Week This week the Senate debated the FY2019-20 Long Bill, the budget for the state, and several amendments were added.  One of the more significant amendments increased transportation funding by $106 million General Fund, adding to the $230 million for transportation already in the budget.  This was a last minute deal struck between the Senate majority and minority leadership to prevent the Senate GOP from requiring the budget bill be read at length which would have taken approximately

Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce
Arapahoe Community College Receives Historic Gift Of Up To $10 Million from Sturm Family Foundation
Mar 15
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

Arapahoe Community College Sturm Collaboration Campus
Under The Dome, Week 10, 2019
Mar 12
Under The Dome, Week 10, 2019

Highlights of the Week   This week, the Joint Budget Committee began setting the budget for the larger departments including the Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing which runs the state’s Medicaid program, K-12 education in the Department of Education, and the state’s behavioral health programs in the Department of Human Services.  Under the Dome, there were several late nights in committee debating newly introduced, controversial bills and the legislature finally reached the halfway

Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce
Under the Dome, Week 9 (2019)
Mar 05
Under the Dome, Week 9 (2019)

Highlights of the Week   On Monday, the House Energy and Environment Committee met to discuss a bill to distribute plastic straws only upon request in restaurants and a second bill to extend and modify Colorado’s innovative vehicle tax credit.  HB 1143, Distribute Plastic Straws Upon Request Only, was brought by the Colorado Restaurant Association in an attempt to get in front of a potential full plastic straw ban. However, environmental groups testified in committee that the bill did not go far enough

Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce
Under The Dome, Week 7  (2019)
Feb 18
Under The Dome, Week 7 (2019)

Highlights of the Week   HB19-1174, Out-of-network Health Care Services, and SB19-134, Out-of-network Health Care Disclosures And Charges, are two bills to require disclosures about out-of-network care to patients and to sets rates of reimbursement to providers and facilities for services provided that were out-of-network.  Recent years have seen bill to address this issue fail, but bi-partisan support has brought the issue back to the forefront this session with insurers/consumer groups supporting

Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce
Under the Dome, Week 6 (2019)
Feb 12
Under the Dome, Week 6 (2019)

Highlights of the Week   On Tuesday, Perry Will was appointed to the last vacant House seat. The House District 57 seat was left open when Senator Rankin was appointed to the Senate to replace Senator Randy Baumgardner, who recently resigned from his position.  Representative Will spent 40 years of his career working for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, most recently as a supervisor.  Senator Rankin’s wife, Joyce Rankin, was one of the contenders for the vacancy.  This is the first week of the session where

Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce
Mixing Old With New in Historic Downtown Castle Rock
Feb 06
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

Downtown Alliance
Under the Dome, Week 5 (2019)
Feb 05
Under the Dome, Week 5 (2019)

Highlights of the Week   This week at the Capitol the perennial bill to take Colorado off of daylight savings time died in Committee, the building was filled with members of the public on Wednesday to testify on a bill to update Colorado’s comprehensive sex education requirements, and legislation to create a program to import drugs from Canada passed its first committee.  On the Senate Floor Monday, there was a lengthy debate about SB19-042, National Popular Vote.  The bill would enter Colorado into an

Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce
Under the Dome, Week 4 (2019)
Jan 29
Under the Dome, Week 4 (2019)

Highlights of the Week    It was a busy week under the gold dome with a filibuster on the Senate Floor, several health bills moving forward in committee and on the floor, and Governor Polis signing his second executive order to create a new state office.    A lively debate took place on the House Floor this Wednesday about SB19-039, Interdistrict Transportation of Students.  The bill would remove language from a section of statute created last year by HB18-1306, Improving Education Stability for

Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce
Political Advocacy Update from Chamber President, Pam Ridler
Jan 23
Political Advocacy Update from Chamber President, Pam Ridler

The Douglas County Business Alliance is in full swing and monitoring legislation that affects business. Today we took the following positions on these bills:HB 1008 - Include Career and Technical Education in Building Excellent Schools Today Program (Support)HB1013 - Child Care Expenses Tax Credit for Low Income Families (Support)HB1096 - Colorado Right to Rest (Oppose)SB5 - Import Prescription Drugs from Canada (Oppose)SB6 - Electronic Sales and Use Tax Simplification System (Support)SB34 - Local

Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce
Castle Rock celebrates community successes through annual report and video
Jan 22
Castle Rock celebrates community successes through annual report and video

The start of a new year often brings a mix of reflection and anticipation. The Town takes great pride in looking back on community accomplishments, while planning for the year ahead.   Several major accomplishments from 2018 include: ·         Opening Fire Station 152 in Crystal Valley, and adding 12 new Fire staff positions ·         Reconstructing Meadows Parkway and installing new traffic signals ·         Beginning to receive WISE water in the Town’s journey toward a sustainable

Town of Castle Rock
Ridler Graduates from U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program
Jan 21
Ridler Graduates from U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program

Fellowship Provided State and Local Chambers with Opportunities to Engage Nationally on Critical Education and Workforce Issues  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced Pam Ridler, President/CEO of the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce graduated from its premier business leadership program. The inaugural Business Leads Fellowship Program trained and equipped leaders from state and local chambers of commerce with resources, access to experts, and a network of peers to build

Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce
Under the Dome, Week 3 (2019)
Jan 21
Under the Dome, Week 3 (2019)

Capitol will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Day DCBA bill tracker:  https://bit.ly/2SDrzzp     Highlights of the Week   On Thursday, Governor Polis signed an executive order containing directives to create a Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Program, to use Volkswagen settlement dollars to electrify the state’s fleet of vehicles, to form a Transportation Electrification Workgroup, and to develop a clean transportation plan.  Under the Executive Order, the Colorado Department of

Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce
Colorado Economic Growth Will Taper off in 2019
Jan 21
Colorado Economic Growth Will Taper off in 2019

From an economic perspective, 2019 is going to be an interesting year. The 2019 cber.co economic forecast projects that momentum from 2018 will carry into 2019. There will be solid growth in the first half of the year followed by slower growth in the second half. There is more downside risk than upside potential. A few of the things to watch for in 2019 are:The slowing in the global and U.S. economies will be felt in Colorado.Colorado will add 61,000 jobs in 2019.The economy is operating inefficiently

Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce
6 Popular Misconceptions About the Ch...
Aug 14
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

Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Chamber Awards Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce with 4-Star Accreditation
Mar 06
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

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all-day Canvas Credit Union Sock Drive @ Canvas Credit Union Meadows Branch
Canvas Credit Union Sock Drive @ Canvas Credit Union Meadows Branch
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Canvas Credit Union Sock Drive @ Canvas Credit Union Meadows Branch
Few things warm your soul like knowing you gave the gift of cozy feet. Drop off new & gently used socks at our Canvas branch, to be donated to local homeless shelters in our communities.…
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Santa Express Train Excursion @ Royal Gorge Route Railroad
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Experience the event that takes you to meet Santa Claus himself at the magical North Pole. The Santa Express Train is a winter wonderland, where children of all ages are encouraged to wear cozy pajamas…
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all-day Colorado Gives Day
Colorado Gives Day
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  Colorado Gives Day- December 10th Colorado Gives Day is on December 10th and it is the largest day of collective giving in the state! All Coloradans are encouraged to give to their local nonprofits.…
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Reputation/Review Management; How to harness word of mouth. Here, we will share best practices on responding- where, when and how. How to get more reviews. Why and how bad (and GOOD) reviews help/hurt you and…
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