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2022 SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA
Saturday, September 10th from 10am - 4pm CLICK HERE to purchase tickets or scroll to the bottom of the page. YOU SHOP, YOU SAVE, EVERYONE WINS! One of the biggest and best shopping days of the year, Outlets at Castle Rock’s 17th Annual Shopping Extravaganza, is Colorado’s premier shop-for-a-cause event. Shopping Extravaganza is a day full of shopping, prizes, and fun, all to raise money for non-profit organizations in our local community. Tickets are $30 each, and $20 of each ticket sold goes back
5 Can’t-Miss Events in Castle Rock, CO
The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce oversees a wealth of community events just waiting to be explored. By Livability on August 13, 2022Colin Shreffler Pam Ridler says it’s fun to live in Castle Rock. “Residents can attend and enjoy a year-round calendar of activities that bring everyone together,” says Ridler, President and CEO of the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce. “The Chamber is involved with a large number of events. Here’s a small sampling of the epic community-centric events waiting to be
Update: 2022 Colorado Ballot Memo
Yesterday, August 8, 2022, at 3 pm was the deadline for campaigns to submit valid signatures to Colorado’s Secretary of State’s office for review in order to be placed on the November ballot. To be placed on the ballot, the signature requirement is at least five percent of the total votes cast for all candidates for the Office of Secretary of State at the previous general election. The number of valid signatures required for the 2022 election is 124,632. Only registered electors may sign petitions. The
Crystal Valley Interchange - Update from Castle Rock Chamber's Government Interest Committee (GIC)
Update from the Chamber's Government Interests Committee (GIC):View Fact sheets andProposed plan for Dawson Trails. As many of you already know the Crystal Valley Interchange is the highest priority infrastructure project for economic development opportunity in Castle Rock.
Job Growth Stronger than Expected - What is on the Horizon?
The Colorado and U.S. labor markets continued to post extraordinary growth in June. On the other hand, the recent real GDP report was less than extraordinary. Then there are the recent rate hikes by the Federal Reserve to curb inflation. What is on the horizon for the U.S. and Colorado economies? Soft landing or crash? For more details, check out the cber.co Review of Colorado Economy - Update Through June 2022. Stay tuned! Gary Horvath https://cber.co 303 460-9767
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.
Encounter art in Castle Rock; new art sculptures added to public spaces
Public art can help brighten a community, and new sculptures in several public places are helping Castle Rock shine. It’s all thanks to a partnership between the Town and the Douglas County Art Encounters program. Art Encounters provides one-year exhibits of sculptures in retail and civic areas within Douglas County to promote public interest in art, develop community pride and draw visitors to the areas where the sculptures are displayed. The five sculptures that were recently installed in Castle Rock
Wellspring Community and Douglas County announce partnership to tackle housing for adults with I/DD
Wellspring Community and Douglas County today announced a partnership to create a housing solution for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Douglas County. This partnership represents an important step forward in creating opportunities for adults with I/DD to live independently while also becoming more fully integrated into the community. “Wellspring is thrilled to partner with the County Commissioners on this project,” said Nicole DeVries, Wellspring Executive Director. “The
Working together to expand access and equity of Colorado’s great outdoors
We are continuing to build a Colorado for all, connecting more Coloradans with our amazing outdoors. Governor Polis, joined by the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Department of Revenue and community leaders, announced the first recipients of the Outdoor Equity Grant Program. Read More
Interested in running for Town Council or Mayor? Here’s what you need to know.
If you’re looking to have a positive impact on your community, you might consider running for Town Council. This year, there are three Council seats up for election – Districts 3 and 5, and the Mayor at Large. The election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 8. Elections for Mayor and Town Council are held in November of even-numbered years. Seats are up for election on an alternating basis, so the election for District 1, 2, 4 and 6 Councilmembers will be held in 2024. The Mayor and Councilmembers serve four-year
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Be Advised: Road Closures in effect due to Fair Parade on Saturday
Douglas County Fair Parade Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 9:30 AMCastleRock.org/DCFairParade/ Downtown Castle RockParade starts at the south end of Town on Plum Creek Turns Right and travels North down Wilcox St Turns Right on 4th Street, Turns Right on Perry Street Ends on 2nd StreetSOME ROADS WILL BE CLOSED: All lane closures will begin at 6:00am and should be open by 12:30pm. Plum Creek – Westbound from Holmby Court to Wilcox (east bound lane will be converted to east and west bound traffic with
Trending Back-to-School Styles
BACK-TO-SCHOOL FASHION SHOW Saturday, July 23rd Join us for our Back-to-School Fashion Show at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 23rd in the 4th Street Courtyard. This is a FREE event & everyone is invited! Fashion Show attendees will have a chance to win awesome back-to-school giveaways and one lucky shopper will win a $1,000 Outlets at Castle Rock shopping spree! Come see how to style the latest trends from your favorite brands including Adidas, American Eagle, Boardriders, Calvin Klein, Columbia, Coach,
Should sales tax continue to help fund open space, parks? Weigh-in at a Live Town Hall Wednesday, Ju
Douglas County’s dedicated sales and use tax will sunset in 2024 If you’ve spent an afternoon hiking a Douglas County trail, ridden your horse in one of our wide-open spaces, or taken your furry friend to local dog park, high-five those who shop and dine here. Since 1994, a voter-approved 0.17% sales and use tax has helped preserve open space and protect parks throughout Douglas County – including many municipal amenities. The funding can’t be used for anything else. But this funding source expires
July 19 Council update
July 19 Council update: Wolfensberger Road widening design project and Craig & Gould North infrastructure night work move forward A contract to begin the design of Wolfensberger Road improvements and a resolution allowing night work to expedite Craig & Gould North infrastructure improvements were topics on Town Council’s July 19 meeting agenda. Here is a closer look: · Wolfensberger Road widening service agreement – Town Council approved a service agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
The countdown is on to enjoy new twists and old favorites at the 2022 County Fair
2022 Douglas County Fair & Rodeo runs July 29 – Aug. 7 Don't miss the Fair Parade on Saturday, July 30th at 9:30 AM in Downtown Castle Rock. The Fair Parade, which originated in 1955 and has long since become a staple of the summer’s liveliest weekend of the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo’s public events. What do animal acrobats, 4-H, and dueling pianos have in common? Find out in 10 days at the 2022 Douglas County Fair & Rodeo. Exciting new events such as an opening night concert by Country music’s
Back to Work Program
Have you experienced economic loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Are you thinking of starting or continuing college? The Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative funds providers across the state to support Coloradans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and provide Coloradans support in accessing and completing their credential or degree and get Back to Work. For more information about this opportunity, contact our Career Forward Navigator, Jaime Treadwell
Healthiest Communities Rankings 2022, Douglas County is number 3
Measuring health and wellness across the U.S. using 89 metrics Explore the 2022 rankings of the top 500 Healthiest Communities nationwide. See how each county scored across 10 categories that drive community health on a scale of zero to 100. How well and even how long you live can be shaped by where you live. Local health outcomes are often driven by factors like a community’s economic performance, the strength of its education system, the availability and affordability of housing, and myriad other
Douglas County is ninth on the list of 15 Richest Counties in the U.S.,
Americans’ incomes have risen in recent years, though disparities in wealth remain, according to the latest American Community Survey estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Adjusted for inflation, the nation’s median household income rose by approximately 10% to $64,994 when comparing five-year estimates covering 2011-2015 and 2016-2020, according to the data. Read more 9. Douglas County, Colorado Median household income: $121,393 Douglas County, located south of Denver, is No. 3 in U.S. News’
Watch the Wild West come to life with a longhorn cattle drive July 29
Castle Rock is a thriving community, but the Town’s western heritage is alive and well. Don’t miss a weekend full of activities to celebrate the community’s history and honor a longstanding tradition – the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo. The Western Heritage Welcome kicks off the celebration and honors a time when large herds of cattle were driven through Downtown Castle Rock. Cowboys and city folk alike are invited to join the celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 29. Watch as cowhands drive a
RTD announces Zero Fare for Better Air during August
Customers encouraged to ride transit more to reduce ground-level ozone Looking for a way to get to work, downtown Denver for entertainment or to the airport? Give RTD a try, for free, in August. The Regional Transportation District (RTD) recently announced the launch of Zero Fare for Better Air – a collaborative, statewide initiative designed to reduce ground-level ozone by increasing use of public transit. Through a partnership with the Colorado Energy Office, RTD will offer zero fares on all of its
Gift Card Giveaways at Events in Downtown Castle Rock
Downtown Businesses, At our upcoming Downtown events, the Downtown Merchants Association is planning to do online and in person gift card giveaways during the events. As you know, our goal is to produce high quality events that bring people to Downtown Castle Rock in hopes that it generates commerce during the event and generates future visits to Downtown from something they discover while they are here. We would like to market your business on social media and at the events in a way that hopefully
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
Monetize your unused space by setting up a free account on findspotz.com
Castle Rock is now officially a Spotz community! Spotz is being featured on the front page of Our Community Magazine, which will drive hundreds of Douglass County residents to our online platform to search for community rental spaces. Start monetizing your extra/unused space for free on our platform by filling out this form and someone from our team will reach out to you shortly!
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
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
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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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
