Under the Dome, Week 1 Highlights of the Week
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 With the expiration of the emergency public health order, the legislature’s Joint Rule 44 is no longer in effect, which means the legislature is restricted to meeting for 120 consecutive days.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
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, Governor’s Office Proposal for $17 Million in Reduced Bus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Annie Orloff Annie.Orloff@ColoradoSOS.gov Steve HurlbertSteve.Hurlbert@ColoradoSOS.gov January 20, 2022 Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, Governor’s Office Proposal for $17 Million in Reduced Business Filing Fees Introduced in the Colorado State Assembly DENVER, Colo– Representatives Lisa Cutter and Tom Sullivan, and Senators Brittany Pettersen and Chris Kolker introduced HB22-1001 the “Colorado Business Fee Relief Act” to the Colorado State
2022 Economic Forecast Breakfast
2022 Economic Forecast Breakfast Friday, January 28, 2022 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Marriott South at Park Meadows 10345 Park Meadows Dr Lone Tree, CO 80124Purchase TicketsAs part of our partnership with South Metro Chamber, Castle Rock Chamber members will receive the member pricing of $75.00 each, use the Promo code JEFF-EFB22 when registering for the event. 2022 Economic Forecast BreakfastFriday, January 28, 2022 7:00 AM - 9:00 AMMarriott South at Park Meadows 10345 Park Meadows Dr Lone Tree, CO
Governor Polis’s 2022 State of the State Address
On Thursday Governor Polis gave the 2022 State of the State Address. He opened his speech by holding a moment of silence to acknowledge the Coloradans who have lost their lives in the past year due to COVID, violence and wildfires. He spoke to the resilience of Coloradans in the face of the pandemic, and the notion that wildfire “season” no longer exists. Governor Polis then acknowledged the first responders working in the pandemic and all the first responders in attendance who were leaders in fighting the
Supreme Court blocks workplace vaccine-or-test mandate but upholds healthcare requirement
Supreme Court blocks workplace vaccine-or-test mandate but upholds healthcare requirement https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/supreme-court-issues-stay-on-workplace-vaccine-mandate This is the rule on employers of 100 or more employees. I will send out more information as I get it. The Supreme Court blocked President Joe Biden's workplace vaccine-or-test mandate but upheld the Department of Health and Human Services requirement for certain healthcare workers.
2022 Colorado Legislative Session Opening Day
The 73rd General Assembly of the state of Colorado reconvened for the second regular legislative session today, January 12th, 2022. The General Assembly is no longer under Joint Rule 44, therefore the clock will start today and run for 120 consecutive days! The Senators and Representatives remain the same as the 2021 legislative session with the exception of House District 42. Representative Dominique Jackson has been appointed to a federal position, Mandy Lindsay was elected on Jan. 10th through a vacancy
The Leeds Business Confidence Index (LBCI) Q1 2022
Business confidence remained elevated ahead of Q1 2022, rising slightly from Q4 2021. All components of the index increased ahead of the first quarter. The index increased 1.9 points from Q4 2021 to Q1 2022, and grew another 1.4 points ahead of Q2 2022. While panelists expressed concerns about inflation, supply-chain issues, worker constrains and COVID-19 variants, they also expressed optimism about increased demand and COVID-19. A vast majority of respondents noted inflation issues impacting their
Tri-County Health Department Revised COVID-19 Update
High level of community transmission and test positivity rates A dramatic surge of new COVID-19 cases has reached record high levels in the Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) area. According to TCHD data, 3,193 new cases were reported on Dec. 31 across the three counties we serve, the most on any single day since the start of the pandemic. All three counties have exceeded their all-time high 7-day incidence rates which were previously set in November 2020, with rates exceeding 1000/100,000 population in
Polis seeks to boost transportation funding while delaying new fee on gasoline sales
Polis seeks to boost transportation funding while delaying new fee on gasoline sales Polis seeks to boost transportation funding while delaying new fee on gasoline sales - Denver Business Journal (bizjournals.com) By Ed Sealover – Senior Reporter, Denver Business Journal Jan 4, 2022 Gov. Jared Polis has proposed setting aside $100 million to bid on competitive grants through the federal infrastructure bill this year and delaying implementation of a controversial new fee on gas purchases for
Colorado Economy Finishing Year on a Strong Note
Colorado employment increased by 138,700 during the first eleven months of 2021, or a monthly average of about 12,600. By comparison, the average growth was about 5,000 per month in 2019. There is reason to feel optimistic about the economy, but there are significant headwinds. Most industries added jobs in 2021, although several industries may not return to pre-pandemic levels until 2022 or later. Employment in the professional, scientific, and technical services sector increased by about 16,800
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Hybrid Career Fair January 26th, Free Space to 15 Employers in Person
Please Join Us For Our First Hybrid Career Fair Wednesday, January 26th, 2022 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Employer Check-in by 9:00 a.m. for both in-person and virtually Arapahoe/Douglas Works! in partnership with the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce is hosting the first hybrid career fair! We have room to host 15 employers in person! It will be first come first serve! You also have the ability to attend virtually via our platform Premier Virtual! There is no charge to participate! This job fair
Resources, Donations Made Available To Those Impacted By Boulder County Fires
Resources, Donations Made Available To Those Impacted By Boulder County Fires DENVER - Numerous resources are available to those impacted by the devastating wildfires across Boulder County. As well, several different sites are accepting donations for those impacted by the fires. The most effective way to support people impacted by the Boulder County fire is to donate money. Please see the following list of resources and donation sites: Resources For Those Impacted: Boulder County Community Wildfire
2022 CR Chamber Sponsorships
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New Laws that Will Impact Your Business in 2022
Minimum Wage. The statewide minimum wage is set to increase Jan. 1. The state will increase to $12.56 per hour. Unemployment Insurance. Right now, employers pay taxes on the first $13,600 of an employee’s wages a year. On Jan. 1, that number will increase from $13,600 to $17,000. Additionally, employers will see increases because of our state's Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund (UITF) solvency issues. The state borrowed $1 billion from the federal government to continue paying unemployed workers after the
Castle Rock Chamber’s CRC Strong Campaign Huge Success
Funds raised assist Chamber’s key initiatives such as Workforce Development, Business Advocacy and Services. The CRC Strong Campaign, which ran from May 6 through August 31, was made up of volunteers and Chamber staff liaisons, were tasked with raising $200,000 and 50 new members for the Chamber’s initiatives. To reach this goal, volunteers raised funds in different ways, which included membership, event sponsorships, advertising, and community initiatives. “We didn’t just raise money for the sake of
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
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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.
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
