Castle Rock Chamber announces new board of directors
The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce our 2022-23 Board of Directors. This knowledgeable and diverse group of community leaders will provide great representation from a variety of business perspectives. We look forward to their leadership and participation as we address new opportunities for our membership and community moving forward.Executive Committee: Kris Brader, (Chair) Brader Agency-Farmers Insurance Thuy Aragon, (Treasurer) FirstBank of Douglas County Kevin McHugh,
Colorado’s newest Judicial District now one step closer to formation
Consultant retained to evaluate fiscal impact on all affected counties: Douglas, Arapahoe, Lincoln, and Elbert. Today’s approval by the Board of Douglas County Commissioners of a consulting services contract will assist Douglas, Arapahoe, Lincoln, and Elbert Counties, as well as the 18th Judicial District, with the division of the Eighteenth Judicial District into two separate judicial districts, as provided in Colorado House Bill 20-1026. Upon full implementation of HB20-1026 on January 1, 2025,
Under the Dome, Week 17, 2022
Highlights of the Week This week was the final full week of the legislative session, with only three working days remaining in the 2022 Legislative Session. The rules have officially been waived and committees of reference and Appropriations Committees are meeting throughout the day and night. Both chambers have been spending late nights on the floor to work through bills still on the calendar. We saw a number of bills introduced this week that are in direct response to ballot initiatives that have been
Farm to Table Brunch!
FARM TO TABLE Join us Sunday July 31st from 11am to 1pm for a new and exciting event at the fairgrounds...Farm to Table Brunch!Enjoy a chef-crafted brunch, sourced from the fields of Colorado farmers, featuring seasonal and local ingredients. Held rain or shine on the fields near the fairgrounds, please dress accordingly and bring your sense of outdoor culinary adventure. Meet local farmers, listen to live bluegrass music, and hear local experts speak about our Colorado agriculture and the future of
Castle Rock Chamber announces award winners
L-R: (Steve & Susan Thayer, Best Decorated Table Winner: Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, Kris Brader, Sarah Schumann, Wayne Turner, Jared Wildman, Bernie Greenberg, Mayor Jason Gray) Castle Rock, CO - Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce their 2022 Best of the Best Business Annual Award Winners. Winners were revealed at the Castle Rock Chamber's Annual Banquet last month were nearly 300 business leaders were in attendance. Angel Kelchen, Edward Jones was recognized at the 2022 Bryan
Running a business out of your home?
Learn about proposed zoning changes during a Live Town Hall at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 11 The pandemic changed how we all work. But when does working from home become running a business out of your home? For residents in unincorporated Douglas County, there are zoning regulations that define what’s allowed and what’s not for home-based businesses. Based on community inquiries, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners is considering changes to these regulations for residents in unincorporated Douglas
Under the Dome, Week 16, 2022
Highlights of the Week This week, with the race against the 120-day clock to Sine Die on May 11, committee hearings went late into the evening. Committee schedules have started to meet on demand, adding hearings on days they typically wouldn’t meet, and the Appropriations Committees are meeting nearly every morning as the House and Senate work to move all 300+ remaining bills. The long-awaited collective bargaining bill was introduced on Monday. Initially expected to impact nearly all public employees
Under the Dome, Week 15, 2022
Highlights of the Week This week, the General Assembly passed the 100-day mark in the 120-day legislative session. We continue to see bills introduced and anticipate the remaining days to be a race against the clock to Sine Die on May 11. So far, 678 bills, including resolutions and memorials, have been introduced and 456 bills are still moving through the legislative process. The House and Senate majority caucuses voted on the prioritization of bills to be funded last weekend and therefore the backlog of
Colorado Economy Continues to Show Strong Growth
In Q1 2022, Colorado and the U.S. added more employees than expected. Colorado’s seasonally adjusted employment increased by about 27,700. The leading sectors for growth are PST (professional, scientific, and technical services), retail, accommodation and food services, construction, and manufacturing. The 2022 Colorado forecast acknowledges the significant headwinds that could put the economy into a recession. Currently, the momentum of the labor market and economic activity exceeds the
Under the Dome, Week 14, 2022
Highlights of the Week The General Assembly will not meet on Friday, April 14th in observation of Good Friday. With under 30 days remaining in the legislative session, 634 bills have been introduced. Of those, 114 bills have been signed by Governor Polis, 100 bills have been postponed indefinitely, and 420 bills are still moving through the legislative process. This week the House Judiciary Committee heard HB22-1326 Fentanyl Accountability And Prevention by Speaker Garnett and Representative
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SENIOR LAW & SAFETY SUMMIT: MAY 21, 2022
Senior Law & Safety Summit- Attendees Register HereMay 21, 2022 8:30am - 2:00pm Charles Schwab Conference Center 9899 Schwab Way Ste 100, Lone Tree, CO 80124Why Attend?WorkshopsVendor BoothsAsk-a-LawyerSenior Law HandbookDoor PrizesCost: $10.00 (Includes Box Lunch & Morning Snack) Senior Law & Safety Summit 2022 Flyer PDF ATTENDEE INFORMATION Attendees – Online Registration & Payment SPONSOR INFORMATION – Sponsor Online Application – Click Here Online Application and Payment – Sponsor
Douglas County Business Alliance Policy Positions, April 13, 2022
DCBA Policy PositionsApril 13, 2022 The following reflects positions that the DCBA has taken to date on a select number of bills, resent with updated links. HB22-1304 State Grants Investments Local Affordable Housing Creates two state grant programs, administered by the Division of Housing and Division of Local Government, to support affordable housing at the local level. The grant programs invest in infill infrastructure projects that support affordable housing. Support HB22-1310 529 Account
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2022 Castle Rock Chamber's Best of the Best Award Nominees
And the nominees are…. ^^^ Click Above to Get Tickets! ^^^ Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce announced the 2022 Best of the Best nominees for their Annual Awards: Business(person), Small Business, Citizen, Non-Profit, Ping Lee Jung Volunteer, Castle Rock Advocate and Bryan Mullinax Ambassador of the Year. These awards allow the opportunity for local community members to nominate deserving businesses and citizens who have impacted and made a difference in Douglas
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
Under the Dome, Week 2 Highlights of the Week in 2022
Under the Dome, Week 2 Highlights of the Week This week proved to be a slow start to the legislative session with many lawmakers, legislative staff, and lobbyists home with COVID. Several days in the House saw 25%+ of legislators participating remotely. As a result, bills haven’t been scheduled in committee until the first week of February. Representative Mandy Lindsay was officially sworn into office on Tuesday, after a COVID related delay. This week’s schedule included 2021-22 supplemental decisions by
Under the Dome, Week 1 Highlights of the Week in 2022
Highlights of the Week This Wednesday the second session of the 73rd General Assembly was called to order. With the expiration of the emergency public health order, the legislature’s Joint Rule 44 is no longer in effect, which means the legislature is restricted to meeting for 120 consecutive days. This morning, the House and Senate commemorated Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy, and they will return to floor and committee business next Tuesday. Next week’s schedule mostly includes the Joint Budget
Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce 2022 Sponsorship Opportunities
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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
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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
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
