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HEARTS & HANDS RAISES FUNDS FOR NONPROFIT WORK
Castle Rock, CO – The Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF) Hearts & Hands Fund is short $7,000 to the goal of full funding for Fall distribution to local nonprofits and the community is asked to step us to assist multiple nonprofits who are serving Douglas County with programs and services in the areas of mental health, nutrition, and safe homes. Over the past 18-months DCCF staff and directors have worked closely with community members and influencers to shape and inform this funding program
County launches process for schools’ access to $10 million in mental health and school safety funds
Funding requests for eligible projects and services are due by 5 p.m. on September 17, 2019 Published on August 7, 2019 in 2019 & Breaking News Douglas County Commissioners Roger Partridge, Lora Thomas and Abe Laydon When and how Douglas County’s district-run, charter and private schools will have access to a one-time set-aside of $10 million by the County for mental health services and school safety, and what projects and services are eligible for the funding, is now known. Following an extensive
Open Space Day has something for everyone
Prairie Canyon Ranch the site of family fun on Sept. 7 Published on August 13, 2019 in 2019, Breaking News & DC OutdoorsOpen Space Day attendees learn about the flora, fauna and history of Prairie Canyon Ranch A guided hike through a canyon, hayrides, blacksmith demonstrations, live music and dancing, and a birds of prey exhibit — the annual Douglas County Open Space Day has it all. All activities are free, and a barbecue lunch is available for purchase. Don’t miss your chance to visit historic Prairie
Phenomenal new neighborhood park opens Aug. 17
A park helps turn a neighborhood into a community, but the new Deputy Zack S. Parrish III Memorial Park holds significant meaning for the entire Town. The new park is nearly complete, and the grand opening celebration is going to be phenomenal. Join the celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, to commemorate the Town’s newest neighborhood gathering place and playground. The grand opening event will be fun for the entire family. Don’t miss hotdogs, face painting, giveaways, s’mores, and more!
CSU System partners to launch Sturm Collaboration Campus in Castle Rock
On Aug. 16, Colorado State University System institutions will join community members and partners from Arapahoe Community College (ACC), Douglas County School District (DCSD), and the Town of Castle Rock for a ribbon-cutting ceremony of Sturm Collaboration Campus in Castle Rock – a project more than four years in the making. ACC originally conceptualized the campus in response to the identified needs of educating people where they are, and cultivating vibrant communities in the south metro region. In
Growing Forward Population & Economic Trends in Colorado, Douglas County, and Castle Rock
Castle Rock Economic Partnership proudly welcomed Elizabeth Garner, State Demography Office on August 1st at Town Hall for a discussion on Colorado population projections & preparing for Census 2020.View presentationElizabeth Garner | State Demography Office, Department of Local Affairs Demography.dola.colorado.gov
Traffic Alerts – August 2019
Information courtesy of CDOT, RTD, C-470 and others 2019, Breaking News, Multimodal Transportation, Personal and Public Safety & Road Work Traffic Alerts – August 2019 This alert page is a one-stop-shop to keep up with construction, maintenance and repair projects around Douglas County. Updates are added throughout the month as we receive information. Check back regularly to see what’s happening that might impact you. Other Projects in Douglas County and surrounding areas that will affect
Town to contribute first $2M toward local higher ed at new Sturm Collaboration Campus
Education, industry and community will come together at Arapahoe Community College’s new Sturm Collaboration Campus, set to open to students next month north of Castle Rock Adventist Hospital. The Town is playing a significant role in the community aspect of the campus by providing up to $3 million toward site improvements for the project. Now that certain project milestones have been met, the Town will formally contribute its first $2 million toward the campus in a ceremony at the construction site on
Steady Job and GDP Growth for Colorado
Colorado continues to outpace the nation in its rates of employment and real GDP growth. If employment continues to expand at its current rate, 1.9%, Colorado will add 50,700 jobs in 2019. June marked the 57th consecutive month for the state’s unemployment rate to be below 4.5%. The current rate is 3.0%, compared to 3.7% for the U.S. Where are Colorado companies finding qualified workers to fill open positions? The Fed expects to see “sustained expansion of economic activity”, but it is posed to
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Don’t send “postcards from the road”; love music and more at Festival Park Aug. 2
Have you found yourself saying, “I need a breather?” The Town has the perfect solution. Enjoy the “summer sounds” in Castle Rock Friday, Aug. 2. Mike Nash and the Southern Drawl Band will take over Festival Park for First Fridays. Mike Nash and the Southern Drawl Band will bring their southern-rockin’ Country music all the way from Tennessee. Head to Festival Park to enjoy live music, food trucks, cocktails, kids activities and more. Cocktails and family fun begins around 5 p.m., and live music begins
Castle Rock Town Council to eye $72.3 million downtown development
A $72.3 million development could soon join the evolving downtown landscape in Castle Rock, with some help from the town if a public/private partnership gets council approval this fall. A proposal to construct a seven-story building comprising 124 condominiums, 17,881 square feet of retail and 11,921 square feet of office space directly adjacent to the town hall building is on its way to formal council consideration. The project, dubbed Encore, would provide two key wins for the town as Castle Rock
Crowfoot Valley Coffee to expand with second location
Business owner who serves as mayor is opening in Sturm Collaboration Campus this fall Castle Rock Mayor Jason Gray's coffee shop, a 20-year fixture in the community, is poised to open its second location within the next few weeks. The coffee shop and bar's newest home? Sturm Collaboration Campus. “All along we've wanted Collaboration Campus to be a community gathering space, and Crowfoot does that really well,” said Arapahoe Community College Associate Vice President Eric Dunker. Sturm Collaboration
News Release: 7/26/2019
For more information, contact:Karla Miller, Office Manager, Hollis + Miller ArchitectsPhone: 720.949.1689 Email: kmiller@hollisandmiller.com Hollis + Miller Architects establishes roots in Castle Rock, Colorado with new office locationCastle Rock, CO (July 30, 2019) – Hollis + Miller Architects is excited to be relocating their current Castle Rock Regional Office to the new Riverwalk Building in downtown Castle Rock. The new location is right down the road from the existing Castle Rock office but serves a
Watch the Wild West come to life as Castle Rock welcomes the Fair and Rodeo Western Heritage Welcome - July 26 at 6 p.m.
Western Heritage Welcome is back to kick off the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo. This tradition honors a time when large herds of cattle were driven through Downtown Castle Rock. All are invited to join the celebration and experience live cowboy entertainment from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 26, in Downtown Castle Rock. Watch the unforgettable show as cowhands drive a herd of longhorn steer from Rock Park, down Perry Street, and into a corral near Festival Park, starting at 6:30 p.m. Spectators are invited to
As Castle Rock looks to evolve beyond a bedroom community, the old town dump will be key
With natural beauty, plentiful shopping and multi-million parks. there is a lot to love in Douglas County town, but 80 percent of people leave town for work By JOE RUBINO | jrubino@denverpost.com | The Denver PostPUBLISHED: June 13, 2019 at 6:00 am | UPDATED: June 13, 2019 at 9:42 amA shot of Castle Rock development on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. In plain terms, Castle Rock is a 145-year-old town and the historic county seat of fast-growing, Denver-adjacent, but still largely rural Douglas County. When
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Master Magnetics, Inc. is pleased to announce, Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Brown is named Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce 2019 Business Person of the Year.
CASTLE ROCK, Colo., May 10, 2019 – Brown received the award at the Chamber of Commerce 2019 Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony. The ceremony highlighted local business leaders, honoring winners in multiple categories, including Small Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year and Castle Rock Advocate, among others. Fellow Business Person of the Year Nominees were John Saunders of Where Food Comes From and Joe Weber of Chick-fil-A. In addition to her daily responsibilities at Master Magnetics, Brown is
Under the Dome- 2019 End of Session Report
VIEW THE SINE DIE REPORT HERE2019 Session FactsDemocrat/Republican split in House of Representatives: 41/24Republican/Democrat/Unaffiliated split in the Senate: 19/16Number of bills, resolutions, and memorials introduced during the 2019 Legislative Session: 653Number of bills signed by the Governor as of 5/3/19: 155Number of bills vetoed as of 5/3/19: 0Last day for the Governor to Act: June 2, 2019 Introduction The 2019 Legislative Session commenced with a new political landscape. Democrats entered
Chamber Announces Best of the Best at Annual Awards Ceremony
The Chamber's vision of igniting passion for business success and community prosperity was evident at this year's annual banquet where award nominees, community leaders and members reflected on the Chamber’s sixty-four years of commitment to our business community. The annual passing of the gavel ceremony, a time-honored tradition, provides the opportunity to announce new leadership, recognize the Chamber's successes, and to celebrate the outstanding business leaders in our community. Castle Rock Chamber
Castle Rock Water registered apprenticeship program in Water Operations.
Castle Rock Water and Arapahoe Community College have partnered to create a registered apprenticeship program in Water Operations. You can work up to 30 hours a week for Castle Rock Water in a paid apprenticeship program while attending Arapahoe Community College’s new Sturm Collaboration Campus. Castle Rock Water will also sponsor up to 50% of tuition! We have two info sessions coming up to find out more. You need to attend an info session to be eligible to apply. Please see the attached flyer or click
Under The Dome Week 14 (2019)
Highlights of the Week This week the General Assembly passed the most comprehensive oil and gas reform in decades, the sponsor of the bill to repeal the death penalty voluntarily pulled the bill, and the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act moved forward in the Senate. The House passed the budget bill on Thursday and Friday and next week the JBC will meet as the conference committee to reconcile differences and ensure it is a balanced budget. The House added several amendments to the Long Bill during a
Under the Dome, Week 13 (2019)
Highlights of the Week This week the Senate debated the FY2019-20 Long Bill, the budget for the state, and several amendments were added. One of the more significant amendments increased transportation funding by $106 million General Fund, adding to the $230 million for transportation already in the budget. This was a last minute deal struck between the Senate majority and minority leadership to prevent the Senate GOP from requiring the budget bill be read at length which would have taken approximately
Pegasus Restaurant marks 30 years in Castle Rock
Owners credit customers, staff for eatery's successJanie, John and Sheridan De Lay are the mother, father and daughter operation behind Pegasus Restaurant, which celebrates 30 years in Castle Rock this month. They credit supportive staff and customers for their success.JESSICA GIBBSPosted Monday, April 1, 2019 1:30 pmJessica Gibbsjgibbs@coloradocommunitymedia.com The numbers each mark a different milestone — 20 years in the first building they bought instead of rented, 30 years in Castle Rock, and 35 years
Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce announces the 2019 best of the best nominees
And the nominees are…. Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce announces the 2019 best of the best nominees for their Annual Awards: Businessperson, Small Business, Citizen, Castle Rock Advocate, P.S. Miller Philanthropist, Ping Lee Jung Volunteer, and Ambassador of the Year. Winners will be revealed at the Chamber's Annual Banquet ceremony on May 4, 2019. Please help us congratulate all of our nominees! The Businessperson of the Year Award recognizes business owners and/or management who have competitively
Arapahoe Community College Receives Historic Gift Of Up To $10 Million from Sturm Family Foundation
State-of-the-Art Sturm Collaboration Campus Will Establish Industry-Aligned Higher Education Model Castle Rock, Colorado (March 15, 2019) – Arapahoe Community College (ACC) has received a gift of up to $10 million from the Sturm Family Foundation, the largest in the history of the 13-institution Colorado Community College System. A HISTORIC OPPORTUNITY With an over $5 million match opportunity, bringing the full potential of the gift in excess of $15 million, the funding will be used in its
Under The Dome, Week 10, 2019
Highlights of the Week This week, the Joint Budget Committee began setting the budget for the larger departments including the Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing which runs the state’s Medicaid program, K-12 education in the Department of Education, and the state’s behavioral health programs in the Department of Human Services. Under the Dome, there were several late nights in committee debating newly introduced, controversial bills and the legislature finally reached the halfway
Under the Dome, Week 9 (2019)
Highlights of the Week On Monday, the House Energy and Environment Committee met to discuss a bill to distribute plastic straws only upon request in restaurants and a second bill to extend and modify Colorado’s innovative vehicle tax credit. HB 1143, Distribute Plastic Straws Upon Request Only, was brought by the Colorado Restaurant Association in an attempt to get in front of a potential full plastic straw ban. However, environmental groups testified in committee that the bill did not go far enough
Under the Dome, Week 8 (2019)
Under The Dome, Week 8 Highlights of the Week Two high priority bills for Democrats saw lengthy hearings this week and, in each case, moved ahead. SB19-085, Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, combines several policies from attempts in previous sessions to address the wage disparities based on sex. HB19-1177, Extreme Risk Protection Order, or the Red Flag bill, was heard in committee on Thursday late into the evening. The bill would create a temporary order to remove and restrict access to firearms
Under The Dome, Week 7 (2019)
Highlights of the Week HB19-1174, Out-of-network Health Care Services, and SB19-134, Out-of-network Health Care Disclosures And Charges, are two bills to require disclosures about out-of-network care to patients and to sets rates of reimbursement to providers and facilities for services provided that were out-of-network. Recent years have seen bill to address this issue fail, but bi-partisan support has brought the issue back to the forefront this session with insurers/consumer groups supporting
Under the Dome, Week 6 (2019)
Highlights of the Week On Tuesday, Perry Will was appointed to the last vacant House seat. The House District 57 seat was left open when Senator Rankin was appointed to the Senate to replace Senator Randy Baumgardner, who recently resigned from his position. Representative Will spent 40 years of his career working for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, most recently as a supervisor. Senator Rankin’s wife, Joyce Rankin, was one of the contenders for the vacancy. This is the first week of the session where
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
Under the Dome, Week 5 (2019)
Highlights of the Week This week at the Capitol the perennial bill to take Colorado off of daylight savings time died in Committee, the building was filled with members of the public on Wednesday to testify on a bill to update Colorado’s comprehensive sex education requirements, and legislation to create a program to import drugs from Canada passed its first committee. On the Senate Floor Monday, there was a lengthy debate about SB19-042, National Popular Vote. The bill would enter Colorado into an
Under the Dome, Week 4 (2019)
Highlights of the Week It was a busy week under the gold dome with a filibuster on the Senate Floor, several health bills moving forward in committee and on the floor, and Governor Polis signing his second executive order to create a new state office. A lively debate took place on the House Floor this Wednesday about SB19-039, Interdistrict Transportation of Students. The bill would remove language from a section of statute created last year by HB18-1306, Improving Education Stability for
Political Advocacy Update from Chamber President, Pam Ridler
The Douglas County Business Alliance is in full swing and monitoring legislation that affects business. Today we took the following positions on these bills:HB 1008 - Include Career and Technical Education in Building Excellent Schools Today Program (Support)HB1013 - Child Care Expenses Tax Credit for Low Income Families (Support)HB1096 - Colorado Right to Rest (Oppose)SB5 - Import Prescription Drugs from Canada (Oppose)SB6 - Electronic Sales and Use Tax Simplification System (Support)SB34 - Local
Castle Rock celebrates community successes through annual report and video
The start of a new year often brings a mix of reflection and anticipation. The Town takes great pride in looking back on community accomplishments, while planning for the year ahead. Several major accomplishments from 2018 include: · Opening Fire Station 152 in Crystal Valley, and adding 12 new Fire staff positions · Reconstructing Meadows Parkway and installing new traffic signals · Beginning to receive WISE water in the Town’s journey toward a sustainable
Ridler Graduates from U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program
Fellowship Provided State and Local Chambers with Opportunities to Engage Nationally on Critical Education and Workforce Issues WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced Pam Ridler, President/CEO of the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce graduated from its premier business leadership program. The inaugural Business Leads Fellowship Program trained and equipped leaders from state and local chambers of commerce with resources, access to experts, and a network of peers to build
Under the Dome, Week 3 (2019)
Capitol will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Day DCBA bill tracker: https://bit.ly/2SDrzzp Highlights of the Week On Thursday, Governor Polis signed an executive order containing directives to create a Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Program, to use Volkswagen settlement dollars to electrify the state’s fleet of vehicles, to form a Transportation Electrification Workgroup, and to develop a clean transportation plan. Under the Executive Order, the Colorado Department of
Colorado Economic Growth Will Taper off in 2019
From an economic perspective, 2019 is going to be an interesting year. The 2019 cber.co economic forecast projects that momentum from 2018 will carry into 2019. There will be solid growth in the first half of the year followed by slower growth in the second half. There is more downside risk than upside potential. A few of the things to watch for in 2019 are:The slowing in the global and U.S. economies will be felt in Colorado.Colorado will add 61,000 jobs in 2019.The economy is operating inefficiently
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
