Leaders in Douglas County work together to keep our economy strong
New Economic Development Collaborative to focus on attracting primary employers Turn on the news, and you can’t escape varying national economic predictions as we head into the final earnings quarter of 2022. But in Douglas County, economic development leaders aren’t hedging bets or making predictions. They’re working together to ensure a strong economic foundation. Douglas County’s new Economic Development Collaborative was memorialized Monday night with a ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of
Douglas County is election-ready, are you?
If you are a registered voter in Douglas County, anticipate the arrival of your ballot by mail the week of Oct. 17. Follow the checklist below to become election-ready, starting now. And remember, DouglasVotes.com is always your trusted source for election information.Check your voter registration/register to vote. Visit Colorado’s secure, statewide voter registration database, GoVoteColorado.gov, to register to vote, check your voter registration status, select your political affiliation, or to update
Monthly Colorado Job Growth is Slowing
The good news first! Colorado employment has increased by about 11,000 jobs per month (annualized). A portion of that growth is the recovery from the pandemic. As a point of reference, the pre-pandemic average monthly absolute growth was about 5,000 jobs. The not-so-good news. Job growth will be slower for the remainder of 2022 through the first half of 2023. Broad-based job growth exceeded the headwinds when the year started. As 2022 progressed, there was an increase in the inflation and
September 2022 Colorado Quarterly Revenue Forecast
September 2022 Quarterly Revenue Forecast The Joint Budget Committee met today to review the September 2022 Economic Forecasts, both Legislative Council Staff (LCS) and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) forecasts show continued short-term growth as the state continues to rebound from the 2020 pandemic-induced recession but increased caution that revenue is expected to level out. Both LCS and OSPB focused much of their presentation on increasing inflationary pressures, noting that the risk of
Leadership Douglas County announces 2022-23 Class
Leadership Douglas County, Educating Emerging Leaders and Volunteers in Douglas County Since 1999 Leadership Douglas County (LDC), a program of the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Foundation, is committed to ensuring the continuity of knowledgeable and effective leadership in Douglas County. Today, Douglas County is virtually the geographic center of Colorado and provides an enviable blend of quality lifestyle and business environment. The class of 2022-23 is the 23rd class of LDC. Aloha
2022 Colorado Ballot Measures Confirmed
The following statewide measures will appear on the Colorado ballot this fall. Of note, since 2010 citizen brought initiatives have been denoted by numbers and legislature-initiated proposals have been denoted by letters. Amendments to the Colorado Constitution are denoted as Amendments and statutory changes are denoted as Propositions. The full details of the Blue Book will be posted online here in mid-September. The following are summaries from Legislative Council Staff, the full fiscal analysis of each
Sept. 6 Council update: Costco agreement approved; Proposed 2023 Budget, ColoradoScape requirements
An infrastructure incentive agreement for a proposed Costco has been approved; and the Town Manager’s Proposed 2023 Budget and a potential requirement for no-grass ColoradoScapes for new homes’ front lawns are moving forward following Town Council’s Sept. 6 meeting.Here is a closer look:Costco agreement – Town Council approved on first reading (Approved 6-1, For: Gray, Bracken, Dietz, Hollingshead, Johnson, LaFleur; Opposed: Cavey) an agreement for the Town to provide up to $10 million in infrastructure
New Castle Rock Library Marks Construction Milestone
New Castle Rock Library Marks Construction MilestoneThe existing Castle Rock library is open during construction Construction of Douglas County Libraries’ new building in Castle Rock is progressing, with the latest project milestone celebrated on Thursday, September 1. DCL’s leadership team and staff gathered to sign the last structural beam going up in the building, which was then set in place by construction partner Fransen Pittman. The milestone marks the end of the structural steel phase of the
SMDC Workforce Development Showcase - September 28th
September is Workforce Development month, and it is my honor and pleasure to invite you, your clients and guests to join us September 28th for the Workforce Development Showcase. Every business small to large that is recruiting, hiring, training, upskilling, and retaining employees is encouraged to attend this event open to Member and guests of the South Metro Denver Chamber (SMDC). The Economic Development Group of the SMDC has assembled a powerful cast of presenters with incite on workforce issues AND
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Canvas Credit Union Presents Hero Fest 2022
Canvas Foundation is incredibly excited to announce that we will host not one, but two Hero Fest events this year to celebrate Colorado First Responders and make an even bigger impact in our local communities!Hero Fest (Northern Colorado):Saturday, October 1st from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Front Range Village Shopping Center (next to Urban Air Adventure Park)2720 Council Tree Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525Fundraising Recipient: 9/11 Memorial at Spring ParkHero Fest: A National Faith & Blue Weekend Event
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2022 Candidates finalized for November election ballot
Three Town Council seats will be on the ballot for Castle Rock this November. The Town Clerk has finalized the candidate list and formalized the order in which the candidates will appear on the ballot. Ballots will be in the mail the week of Oct. 17 for the Nov. 8 election. Candidates for District 3, District 5 and Mayor will be on the ballot. The ballot order was determined by lot Thursday as follows:District 3 (eastern portions of The Meadows, Castle Highlands, Red Hawk and Wolfensberger Road corridor
Town’s Proposed 2023 Budget to be introduced Tuesday
Public safety would continue as the Town’s top priority under the Proposed 2023 Budget, which the Town Manager will introduce Tuesday to Town Council and the community. VIEW PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET To provide resources to ensure outstanding public safety, it’s proposed that a portion of the Town’s sales tax be reallocated from the Town’s Transportation Fund to its General Fund, to allow for the hiring of four police officers and four firefighters in 2023. Enhancing the Town’s roads would remain a strong
Celebrate Castle Rock’s newest open space with National Public Lands Day Sept. 24
Public land is a lot more than area owned by the government. It’s a day spent on the beach; a family vacation at a national park; or a long hike through local open space. Celebrate the outdoor spaces where we live, learn and play with National Public Lands Day Saturday, Sept. 24. Join one of three guided hikes at the new Metzler Family Open Space. These 2.2-mile hikes will leave at 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Each hike will follow the same route. As there is currently no parking at the open space, meet at
Want to run a business from your home?
The pandemic changed how we all work. As more business occurs from home, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners has updated zoning regulations to expand business use of some residential property in unincorporated Douglas County. Nearly nine months of public input via emails, social media, two Live Town Hall meetings, public hearings, workshops, and an online survey led to the Board’s decision during a regular business meeting Tuesday, Aug. 23. During that meeting, the Board voted to approve a resolution
CDC approves COVID-19 vaccine to target omicron subvariants
Coloradans will be able to get the updated vaccinein the coming days STATEWIDE (Sept. 1, 2022) — Today, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially approved Pfizer and Moderna’s updated COVID-19 omicron doses designed to offer protection from the original COVID-19 virus and the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. The Food and Drug Administration authorized both vaccines under an Emergency Use Authorization on Wednesday, August 31. Pfizer’s omicron dose is authorized for people aged 12
Chamber is now accepting applications for its inaugural Tours for Teachers program
The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce is currently taking applications for its inaugural Tours for Teachers program, which aims to support workforce readiness, build talent pipelines and bridge the gap between educators and businesses within Castle Rock and Douglas County. This new program provides an in-depth discussion and "behind the scenes" tour of local businesses and industries in Douglas County. Allowing educators to collaborate with business leaders to prepare the students to enter the workforce.
Small Business Readiness for Resiliency Program
Small businesses have played an integral role in sustaining America’s economy. In partnership with @FedEx, the US Chamber has created the Readiness for Resiliency Program to ensure #SmallBusiness owners receive financial support when impacted by natural disaster. https://uscc.foundation/3acjrDx The strength of small businesses is integral to the prosperity of local economies and long-term growth for a community; yet small businesses are often the most vulnerable and likely to fail following a
2022 Full Sine Die Report
Please find attached the final FULL version of the Capstone Sine Die Report . 2022 Colorado State Legislative Session Democrat/Republican split in House of Representatives: 41/24Democrat/Republican split in the Senate: 20/15Number of bills, resolutions, and memorials introduced: 717Number of bills signed by the Governor as of May 11, 2022: 130Number of bills vetoed as of May 11, 2022: 0Last day for the Governor to act: June 6, 2022448 committee meetings were held, 4,651 in person witnesses
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,
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
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 2022-23 Sponsorship Opportunities
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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
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
