Douglas County’s Lisa Frizell honored as Colorado Assessor of the Year
Colorado Assessors’ Association awards prestigious honor to Frizell. Published on September 9, 2021 in 2021, Breaking News & Economic FoundationsDouglas County Assessor, Lisa Frizell By affirmation of the Colorado Assessors’ Association, Douglas County Assessor Lisa Frizell was named 2020 Assessor of the Year by the Association at its annual summer conference held Aug. 9-12, 2021. A 23-year veteran of Douglas County government, Frizell was unanimously chosen by her peers and is only the second assessor
Colorado Redistricting Memo
Colorado Redistricting Background Each state is granted representation in United States Congress based on the state's share of the total U.S. population. Every ten years following the census, the state's congressional districts must be redrawn so that each district has equal population. Prior to 2018 in Colorado, the General Assembly was responsible for dividing the state into seven congressional districts. Similarly, state legislative districts are redrawn every ten years to determine equal population,
Grant Opportunity - Build Back Better Regional Challenge
Build Back Better Regional Challenge run by the Department of Commerce, which is essentially a large grant to design & implement plans to help your economy bounce back from the pandemic. The first deadline is Tues, Oct 19, 2021.NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY EXECUTIVE SUMMARYFY 2021 American Rescue Plan Act Build Back Better Regional Challenge Application Checklist for Phase 1 Concept Proposal What is it? Through the American Rescue Plan, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) created a
Castle Rock Downtown Alley Plan Virtual Public Meeting
PROVIDE FEEDBACK Shape the future of Downtown! PARTICIPATE THROUGH MONDAY, OCT. 4 Self-guided virtual public meeting. Community members are encouraged to visit the site to learn more about the Downtown Alley Plan and to shape the project through interactive feedback activities. Visitors can participate anytime through October 4 at CastleRockDowntownAlleys.com. It’s been an active summer for the Downtown Alley Plan! From our stakeholder workshop in July to meeting with First Fridays attendees, we
Douglas County seeks to understand your high-speed internet access needs
Your response is needed to help Douglas County gain a clearer understanding of high-speed internet (also known as broadband) availability, service options, and connectivity quality in all Douglas County communities. With that in mind, please complete the Douglas County residential and/or business Internet Survey by Oct. 31, 2021.Learn More and Complete the Survey
Douglas County Commissioners adopt resolution Creating and Appointing five to a Board of Health for Douglas County’s Public Health Department
The County’s governance over public health will not be in effect until the first meeting of the new local public health board, anticipated before Oct. 1, 2021. Published on September 14, 2021 in 2021, Breaking News, Health and Human Services & Personal and Public Safety The Board of Douglas County Commissioners today, by resolution, officially finalized the second of three steps fulfilling the organizational process for governance of its own single-county public health agency: the creation of a Board of
The Future of Public Health Services in Douglas County
You are invited to a Live Town Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. where representatives from Health Management Associates will provide a first look of results from the recent Community Health Survey and information on upcoming opportunities to share your input on public health priorities. Join us to ask your questions about the process to determine the future of public health services delivery in the County. To participate sign up here to ensure you are called as the event begins, dial 833-380-0668 at
Enhanced COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
NEWS RELEASEPRESS OFFICE Release Date: September 9, 2021Release Number: 21-81 Contact: Press_Office@sba.gov, www.sba.gov/newsFollow us on Twitter, Facebook, Blogs & InstagramSBA Administrator Guzman Enhances COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program to Aid Small Businesses Facing Challenges from Delta VariantIncreased Loan Cap to $2 Million, Expanded Use of Funds to Pay and Prepay Business Debt, Streamlined Review Processes, and Deferred Payments; First Approval and Disbursement of Loans of $500,000
September 2021 Ballot Initiatives Memo
September 2021 Update – Initiatives Qualified Three initiatives have qualified for and will appear on the November 2021 ballot. Initiative #19, now Amendment 78, Requirements for Spending Custodial Money (2021)—Makes custodial funds held by the executive branch subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and creates a Custodial Fund in the Treasury. Custodial funds include federal funds, settlement funds, gifts, grants, and donations. Proponents: Suzanne Taheri and Michael Fields Initiative #25,
Commissioners make interim appointment of Kevin Bracken to fill Tri-County Board of Health vacancy
On Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, during a posted meeting, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners appointed Kevin Bracken in an interim capacity to the Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) Board of Health, effective immediately. Bracken currently serves as the chair of the Douglas County Public Health Advisory Committee and as such will provide the thread of continuity represented by the expertise on this Committee. Bracken will fill the vacancy created by the Aug. 25, 2021 resignation of Douglas County’s
Castle Rock Chamber members Honnibrook Craft Meadery Wins Best of Colorado
August 30, 2021 – The Colorado State Fair has released its commercial wine competition results, and Best of Show for Colorado Wine goes to Honnibrook Craft Meadery. This award showcases the exceptional wines made here in Colorado using at least 75% Colorado ingredients. This year is the inaugural of the prestigious award. This year’s winner is Honnibrook’s Peach Habanero Mead. In addition to Best of Show Colorado, the Peach Habanero Mead received Best of Show Mead and Gold medal winner in the Fruit and
Colorado Secretary of State’s Office Launches New Website Domain- coloradosos.gov.
DENVER, Colo- Visitors to the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office website will find it has moved to a new address, with all services now located at www.coloradosos.gov. The previous address, www.state.sos.co.us, will still direct users to the office’s website during the transition, and all services available to users online will remain unchanged. “Switching to a .gov domain provides further assurance to the public that the information found on our website is official, trusted information,”
Board of County Commissioners passes resolution requesting Douglas County School District decline to adopt mandatory mask order
At their Aug. 24, 2021, Business Meeting, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners passed a Resolution Requesting the Board of Education for Douglas County School District RE-1 to Exercise Discretion and Decline to Adopt Tri-County Health Department’s Public Health Order Requiring Face Covering for Schools and Child Care Settings. The resolution requests that the Board of Education for Douglas County School District RE-1 exercise its discretion and formally resolve not to adopt Tri-County Health
Colorado Economic Recovery On Track - State has Added 106,900 Jobs This Year
Through the first seven months of 2021, Colorado has added 106,900 jobs. This data is supported by the congestion on the streets, worker shortages, and inflation. Passenger counts at DIA continue to increase and will return to pre-pandemic levels in 2023. Oil production is on the rise again and the state’s YTD retail sales are greater than 2019 and 2020 levels. Growth will continue in Q3 and Q4, but at a slower pace. For more information about the good news and the challenges, check out the
Meet your Councilmember – open houses start Sept. 9
You’re invited to a series of community open houses hosted by Town Council. Bring your family and stop by your neighborhood firehouse to visit one-on-one with Town Councilmembers and staff. Open houses will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays beginning Sept. 9. Here are the details for each district: · District 6 open house with Councilmember Tim Dietz – Sept. 9, Fire Station 152, 485 Crystal Valley Pkwy. · District 4 open house with Councilmember Desiree LaFleur – Sept. 16, Fire
Larkspur Veterans Monument Groundbreaking
Aug. 28, 2021 – Larkspur Veterans Monument groundbreaking ceremony Join in honoring local veterans Saturday, Aug. 28 at 10 a.m. at the Larkspur Community Park at 8850 Spruce Mountain Rd. The event will take place near the fire pit at the back of the park, past the large pavilion. Douglas County Veterans Service Office is open Monday – Thursday. Appointments are recommended but not required. You may also contact us:By calling 303-663-6200 and leaving a message with your name and phone
Remapping 2021 | Redistricting commissions prepare to draw another set of congressional, legislative maps
https://coloradosun.com/2021/08/23/remapping-colorado-2021-issue-3/?mc_cid=2412284564&mc_eid=a2f2c6d3f6Welcome to our free newsletter on Colorado’s redistricting process. Sign up to receive it in your inbox. The 2020 census data is in. The first round of public hearings is coming to a close. And now nonpartisan redistricting staff will begin the monumental task of taking all the feedback they’ve heard over the past month — through emails, letters, online comments and public hearings — and applying it
International Women's Forum Nonprofit Impact Pitch Event
International Women's Forum Nonprofit Impact Pitch Event: In partnership with CTEK.org, we are hosting an Impact Pitch event with the International Women's Forum at their conference this Sept. 23 and 24 where nonprofits supporting women and girls will pitch to the members who will then vote with their time, money, or products and services. All the nonprofits will benefit from the members' involvement, but the winner of the most votes will get another $10,000 from the Colorado Tourism Office. Applicants must
Colorado Concierge Training and Certification
Colorado Concierge Training: Take our free seven-module training to become a Colorado expert and grow your Colorado-style hospitality. Graduates will receive a certificate, a lapel pin, and a video from the governor. Colorado Concierge Training is a free certification for frontline workers to become Colorado experts and grow their Colorado-style hospitality. The training is online at BeAColoradoConcierge.com. You can also download the app from Google Play or the Apple App Store. The training includes
Douglas County Commissioners reaffirm individual schools and childcare facilities are not required to comply with recent Public Health Order
Published on August 23, 2021 in 2021 & Breaking News Statement from the Board of Douglas County Commissioners: “With the County Commissioners’ action on Thursday, Aug. 19 to opt out of the Tri-County Health Department mask order, Douglas County also opted out of the enforcement of this order. In Douglas County, individual school districts, schools, and childcare facilities are not required to comply with the requirements of this order. While TCHD has an inspection role relative to childcare
The Capstone Group, Sine Die Report
View 2021 Colorado General Assembly Sine Die The 2021 legislative session FINALLY wrapped up work last week, about a month later than the typical Sine Die adjournment date. The session ended late because the legislature took a recess from mid-January to February to ensure legislators and staff could be vaccinated. The legislature met for a brief session January 13 through January 15 to swear in the new legislators and to pass a limited number of bills to fix issues that emerged from bills passed in the
Small Business Update: COVID-19 Vaccination Tax Credit
Small Business Update: COVID-19 Vaccination Tax CreditIn its race to help Americans get vaccinated against COVID-19, the Biden administration announced a tax credit to help businesses give employees time off to get vaccinated. Read more See more resources from CO— - Our teams at CO— have created a one-stop shop for all things coronavirus when it comes to your business. Visit this page to find out ways to cut overhead costs, boost your online presence, rebuilding customer loyalty, and don't forget to join
RESTAURANT REVITALIZATION FUND
The new Restaurant Revitalization Fund, part of the recently passed American Rescue Plan Act, provides $28.6 billion in grants to restaurants and bars in need. View more details on this RRF flyer . View Restaurant Revitalization Fund GuideThe SBA will begin registrations for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund on Friday, April 30, 2021, at 9 a.m. EDT and open applications on Monday, May 3, 2021, at noon EDT. The online application will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are
Back in the Saddle 2021-Equine Partnership Program
Equine Partnership Program Back In The Saddle 2021 40495 County Road 13 Elizabeth, CO 80107 May 1st, 2021 To Our Supporters, We need you to BET ON OUR HORSES AND OUR MISSION on Derby Day. EPP is thrilled to announce that we are getting Back In The Saddle in 2021. As have many other businesses over the last year, EPP temporarily closed our doors to weather the pandemic, only continuing therapy for our existing
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Together We Are Stronger, CRC Strong!
Together We Are Stronger, CRC Strong! Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce announces CRC Strong Campaign The CRC Strong Campaign will provide the Douglas County area with a properly funded chamber of commerce capable of accomplishing key initiatives. Castle Rock Chamber is dedicated to improving community infrastructure, sound public policy, economic growth, assisting local employer’s workforce needs and building strong local leaders. All of which lead to a more successful and vibrant
Support the Castle Rock Chamber Foundation
If you’re doing any online shopping with Amazon for Christmas, please remember to use AmazonSmiles and choose Castle Rock Chamber Foundation (use the link) as your charity which is supporting (Leadership DC, Talent Pipeline DC, business assistance programming and the Chamber’s historic bldg. Victoria House). For more information visit: smile.amazon.com You can also use it on your phone now! This is a year around program so you can select the Castle Rock Chamber Foundation to support us throughout
2021 Sponsorship Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Community Supporter! Please review our documents below, if you have questions, please contact Pam Ridler at Pam@castlerock.org or call 303.688.4597.Overview - All 2021 Sponsorship Opportunitieshttps://castlerock.org/2021-all-sponsorship-opportunities/2021 Eventshttps://castlerock.org/2021-event-sponsorships/2021 Programs https://castlerock.org/2021-program-sponsorships/2021 Website/Email Marketing
Castle Rock Chamber's support of restaurants-letter to the Governor
Today, the Castle Rock Chamber & the Douglas County Business Alliance (DCBA) sent letters to Governor Polis in support of reopening our local restaurants, asking for the Governor to strongly reconsider restrictions. While both the Chamber and DCBA acknowledge the devastating effects of the COVID -19 Pandemic on our state and recognize that difficult public health public restrictions need to be considered and adopted, the Chamber and DCBA feel the current Red Level restrictions are disproportionately
Castle Rock Chamber announces annual award winners, successful business couple among the honorees
The Chamber's role to be the catalyst, convener and champion for the business community was evident at this year's annual banquet where award nominees, community leaders and members reflected on the Chamber’s sixty-five years of commitment to our business community. The annual event, a time-honored tradition, provides the opportunity to announce new leadership, recognize Chamber's successes, and to celebrate the outstanding business leaders in our community. Castle Rock Chamber Chairman, Mike McNairy,
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The 2020 issue of Livability Castle Rock, CO is out and now available online!
Livability Castle Rock, Colorado, an annual print magazine and digital content marketing program, encourages business investment, talent recruitment and relocation by reaching entrepreneurs, site selectors, corporate executives and other talented individuals and families attracted to our quality of life. This is the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce’s primary quality-of-life marketing program for talent attraction. We hope you’ll join us in spreading the word about what a great place this is to live and do
Castle Rock Named the Best Up-and-Coming Small City Near a Major Metro
Don't Want to Give Up Big-City Life? Check Out These 8 Up-and-Coming Small Cities Close to Major MetrosReady for a slower pace and more space but still want to enjoy the perks of a big city? These small cities offer the best of both worlds.By: Brittany Anas, On Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - 11:15 Over the past few months, the coronavirus pandemic has prompted many people to re-examine their living situations. Amid shutdowns, for instance, having easy access to open space — or a backyard at the very
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Healthy Business FlyerPlaybook for Reopening, May UpdatesDevelopment Updates-june 2021
Playbook for reopening
Dear Business Leaders, These unprecedented times have been challenging, to say the least. However, we’re proud of you for helping our community succeed, from donating meals to essential employees, to sewing masks, to simply sharing resources on social media. We are truly #CRCStrong. As we move forward, we know you are anxious to reopen your doors. To ensure the safety of our community and to help you navigate the new normal, we have created the Work Hard. Work
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.
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
Best Places to Live in Colorado
Learn more about the best places to live in Colorado, and why you should consider moving to each.By Kevin Litwin on August 19, 2016 21:37 PMShareMattInden/MilesHere are the best places to live in Colorado:Aurora, COBoulder, COCastle Rock, COColorado Springs, CODenver, COFort Collins, COGrand Junction, COLakewood, COLittleton, COLoveland, COPueblo, COWestminster, COAurora Aurora has dozens of neighborhoods along with current and former military instillations, led by Buckley Air Force Base and its 12,100
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
Community Recognition
Castle Rock is a top Town The numbers, facts, research and databases help tell the story residents live every day - Castle Rock is a great place to be. In fact, our Town ranks among the best both locally and nationally, according to a variety of national publications and studies.Money Magazine: Top Place to Live Money magazine recognized Castle Rock in its top places to live in 2011, 2012 and 2014. Most recently, Castle Rock ranked in the Top 10, coming in at No. 4. Narrowing the list is difficult, of
6 Reasons Solopreneurs Need a Chamber Membership
If you’re a solopreneur, you’re likely putting in some long hours building your business. Anything that helps you be more productive for little money is a necessary investment for you at this point. You may have thought briefly about the chamber and then decided against it because when you think of older people standing around talking about business, you probably figured it wasn’t for you. It’s not how business gets done nowadays. But the chamber offers a lot more than what you imagined and a lot of it
4 OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAYS TO SELL YOUR PRODUCT OR SERVICE
If you own a business you probably spend a lot of time thinking of different ways you can sell your product or service. Maybe you’ve investigated neuro-marketing or tried one of these sales approaches. A hard, persuasive sell is getting more difficult these days, isn’t it? Relationships are becoming incredibly important to brands, especially with social media. So is content marketing. Everyone wants infotainment. They long for information that is engaging and solid, not too long, not too short. Consumers
4 Reasons You're Losing Customers (or soon will be)
Do you track the number of sales you make along with the revenue? Of course you do. How do your numbers look? Are you increasing or remaining the same? Hopefully you’re not down this year but if you are, these may be some of the reasons why and what you can do to fix them: You Can’t Compete on PriceI’m making a broad generalization here, but as a small business you can’t compete on price with the big chain stores just as I can’t compete with writers who are overseas and on Fiverr. I don’t want to. Neither
6 Tips To Selling Online
If you’ve been considering opening up your business to online sales, or maybe you already are but are wondering if your online store is all that it could be, take a look at the following tips on how to make your online store a success. Design for ExperienceWhile there are some people who don’t mind digging through clutter to find a great deal, most people prefer shopping in well-lit stores, with wide aisles, and organized shelves/racks. This translates to the online world as well. A cluttered website, with
5 Tips on How You Can Start Using Video for Your Business
5 Tips on How You Can Start Using Video for Your Business Video content has exploded as a marketing tool and if you’re on the sidelines wondering why, it may help to know that according to eMarketer, daily time dedicated to digital video watching (for adults) has increased exponentially over the past 5 years. From a measly 6 minutes a day in 2010, to 55 minutes in 2014, we’re certainly getting our time in front of the screen.But it’s not just the amount of time spent that causes marketers to flock to this
4 Tips to Make Your Business More Likeable
4 Tips to Make Your Business More Likeable © GraphicStockPeople buy from people they know, like, and trust. While you might be in the right place at the right time when someone is up against it, and they may buy from you once without knowing, liking, or trusting you, for them to return, you’ll need more than luck.Know and trust generally come along when you establish yourself as a likeable business with a human behind it. It’s difficult for people to like you if they don’t trust you, unless you’re a
5 best communities in the West, Castle Rock named as a Runner Up
Sunset Magazine searched the West for towns, cities, and neighborhoods that are easy to love. All the winners boast a strong sense of community—the gift of making you feel like you belong.View entire article here.Best suburb: Runners-upCampbell, CA. This San Jose suburb has long been overshadowed by its immediate neighbors, wealthy Los Gatos and Saratoga as well as Apple-HQ Cupertino. Now it’s coming into its own, with a newly vibrant downtown and the soon-to-be-revamped Pruneyard shopping center. Housing
Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Recruits Pamela Ridler to Board of Directors
The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) is proud to announce to its national Board of Directors Pamela Ridler, CCE representing Colorado. Ridler became the President/CEO of the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce in 1998. Prior to her position with the Castle Rock Chamber, Ridler held the position of Vice-President of the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce. Ridler got her start in the non-profit arena as director of the United Way of Ellis County in Hays Kansas. Established in 1914, ACCE
