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Sun Country Airlines to Begin Service at Colorado Springs Airport
The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) announced that Sun Country Airlines will begin nonstop seasonal service to Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP) effective June 8, 2023, through August 31, 2023, utilizing Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 183 seats. Colorado Springs to Minneapolis/St. Paul service is now open for sale. “We cannot express how excited we are that Sun Country Airlines has added COS to their network, providing nonstop, low-fare service to the ‘Land of Ten Thousand Lakes’,” said Greg Phillips, Director of
Small Businesses Need Your Support this Holiday Season
Love all of our charming restaurants, and small businesses around town? Did you know that they are depending on upcoming holiday sales to determine whether they can stay in business another year? Given the uncertain economic climate, many small businesses have good reason to worry. Here are some ways you can help them out this holiday season. See a Holiday Sales event your favorite businesses is hosting? Not only attend, but Share it on facebook, invite your friends and family, even those out of
Colorado's Job Growth an Anomaly
Surprisingly, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that Colorado’s seasonally adjusted employment increased by 17,700 in October, and unemployment rose to 3.6%. Typically, the BLS data makes sense – the recent report is an anomaly. There have been nine months since January 1990 when over-the-month employment increased by more than 17,700 - eight times were during the pandemic and in April 1999. Good news is always welcome, but this report is like a chunk of fool’s gold. Most of the data points to
Castle Rock Chamber Brings Expert Speaker Lineup to Sturm Collaboration Campus Feb 3rd & 10th
These globally influential speakers will help develop the skills and amplify the leadership impact of Douglas County’s community of leaders.CASTLE ROCK, CO NOVEMBER 21, 2022 – Leadercast, the leadership development company that propels the growth of leaders worldwide through transformative event and video content, has partnered with Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce to bring Leadercast 2023—The One Thing digital leadership conference to the leaders of Douglas County on February 3rd & 10th, 2023. To attend
Local safety-net programs benefit from annual grant funds
County’s portion of the Philip S. Miller Trust distributed to organizations that work with the community’s most vulnerable The Board of Douglas County Commissioners has selected 31 nonprofit programs to share $100,000 in grant funds from the County’s 2022 portion of the Philip S. Miller Trust. Together, these vital programs cast a wide safety net throughout the County by delivering programs and services such as suicide prevention, therapy, medical assistance, mental health, emergency financial
Castle Rock Chamber Foundation announces Colorado Gives Day is Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022
ColoradoGives.org is your one-stop shop for supporting Colorado’s nonprofits, including Castle Rock Chamber Foundation – All year round! Just visit ColoradogGives.org, look us up, and add us as a favorite nonprofit of yours. Leave a comment to let us know what you love about Castle Rock Chamber Foundation, or if you’re making the gift in honor of someone special. Learn more about how you can support Castle Rock Chamber Foundation all year round on Colorado’s site for supporting the nonprofits that keep
Gain Tools To Reignite Your Passion, Unleash Your Peak Performance & Kindle Business Growth at SparkU Summit
As, I, Quinn Denny of IoPSYte, am fond of saying, and you may be weary of hearing… what we focus on is what we behave toward, and our continual focus will predict our persistent behavior, which eventually plays out in exponential results. This is how I started two businesses, thinking about them every morning. In 2018 I daydreamed about a heavy hitting effective conference to help leaders take away tangible and practical ways to improve outcomes they desire, an event rooted in evidence compared to
Colorado General Assembly Leadership Elections
Following Tuesday’s election, leadership elections were scheduled for each caucus today. The House Democratic caucus paused their leadership elections after accepting nominations and votes for Speaker to be reconvened after the final three outstanding races are called as the three-way race was too close to call. Representatives Benavidez, McCluskie, and Kennedy were nominated for Speaker before the caucus adjourned. The following leaders have been elected: State Senate President of the Senate: Stephen
Monthly Economic Indicators for November.
Below you’ll find the Monthly Economic Indicators for November. As you well know, we’re closely tracking inflation, interest rates and pricing trends that could signal a recession in Colorado. This month’s report shows that we are holding steady in a few key areas like consumer confidence and unemployment but are also seeing some decline in commercial real estate, development and home sales.View Report
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Season of the Star 2022 Events
The holidays are a special time of year in Castle Rock. From the Saturday before Thanksgiving when The Star is lit for the holiday season until it's turned off at the end of the National Western Stock Show in January, the Season of the Star is a celebration of lights, the beauty of our Town and festive events. Get in the holiday spirit with these family-friendly activities held throughout Town. Starlighting Saturday, Nov.19 2-6 p.m. Downtown Castle Rock Join the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce for
Unofficial Town Council election results available on Douglas County website
The preliminary Town Council election results have been posted on Douglas County’s website, DouglasVotes.com. Election results will be certified by Dec. 1, at which point they become official. The unofficial results show the following candidates as the apparent Mayor and Councilmembers-elect: Jason Gray for Mayor, Kevin Bracken for District 3 and Max Brooks for District 5. Jason Gray will keep his seat as Mayor, and Kevin Bracken keeps his seat as District 3 Councilmember. District 5 candidate Max
Tours For Teachers Heading Out Tomorrow To Learn About the Trades
Tomorrow, Thursday, November 10th, our Tours for Teachers program is off on another adventure to learn about the trades and all the entry level career opportunities and beyond in construction, utilities, and mechanical/automotive industries. We will begin our day visiting with the business leaders over breakfast at the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce Business Over Breakfast at ANB Bank. We are then off to the Town of Castle Rock Water, where we will learn how students can go directly from high school
Douglas County Leaders Learn About Douglas County History
Castle Rock, CO, October 5, 2022. Members of 2023 Leadership Douglas County cohort spent the day learning about the rich history of Douglas County, starting at the Douglas County Fair Grounds. Leadership Douglas County (LDC) is a program hosted by the Castle Rock Chamber Foundation, whose goal is to ensure the continuity of knowledgeable and effective leadership in Douglas County. The cohort of 2023 is made up of local leaders who serve in the public and private sector. The day started with a brief
Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce CEO Pam Ridler nominated for Chamber CEO of the Year
Congratulations, Pam Ridler! Pam Ridler, the CEO and President of the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Foundation was nominated for CEO of the year at the Association of Colorado Chamber of Commerce's. A well deserved honor. Good Luck, Pam! You have worked tirelessly for Castle Rock for many years. This is what they had to say about Pam: The perfect balance of both nature and nurture, our chamber leader has listened carefully to the needs of our evolving community and has adapted
Celebrate 30 Years of Outlets at Castle Rock with 30 Days of Giveaways!
Help us kick off 30 Days of Giveaways on November 12th. Enter to win DAILY on our Instagram (@OutletsCR) or at Customer Service, located in the Food Court. Here are a few of the amazing giveaways:Hot Tub Spa from Aqua Spas valued at $10,000$1,000 Outlets at Castle Rock Shopping SpreeFerrari of Denver Exclusive ExperienceSki Passes to Loveland Ski AreaCoach HandbagsCatered Tacos from QdobaGift Cards to Your Favorite StoresAnd... so much more!
Colorado Governor Jared Polis Releases State Budget Request for FY 2023-24
Today Governor Polis released his budget request for FY2023-24 with an accompanied press release. In summary, the budget request totals $16.7 billion in General Fund and $42.7 billion total funds (including federal funds, cash funds resulting from fees, etc). This represents an operating increase of 7% in General Fund and 3.5% in total funds above FY 2022-23 enacted levels, but an overall reduction after accounting for placeholders and deductions, most notably prepays from previous budget years. The
You don’t have to struggle with heating costs. Help is available to those in need.
Eligible residents may apply for LEAP assistance now through April Douglas County residents who need help with winter heating costs may apply for energy assistance through the State of Colorado’s Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). The program is seasonal, and help is available from Nov. 1 through April 30. While the program is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating, if you are eligible, it aims to help alleviate some of the burdens that come with Colorado’s colder
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Castle Rock Chamber Announces New President, Stacy Garmon
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Stacy Garmon has been selected as the Chamber’s next President and CEO. A nationwide search was conducted by executive search firm, Jorgenson Consulting and led by an eight-member Succession Committee. Garmon will begin work in her new position on November 28, 2022, and work side by side with current President and CEO Pam Ridler who will be retiring on December 31, 2022 after 24 years in the position. Garmon has over
The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce launches its 2nd annual CRCStrong Campaign.
From now through December 9, 2022, 30 volunteers on 5 teams, with Chamber staff liaisons, are tasked with raising $225,000 and 50 new members for the Chamber. The inaugural CRC Strong Campaign ran from May 6 through August 31 last year. Campaign volunteers raised $201,500 and recruited 59 new members is just 16 weeks. 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
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
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,
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
Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce 2022-23 Sponsorship Opportunities
EVENTS ONLY PROGRAMS ONLYAnnual Banquet Golf Tournament WineFest Fair Parade ArtfestStarlightingBusiness Trainings-eXcelerate Women's Luncheon Business Advocacy Networking | Ambassadors Talent Pipeline Workforce Development Leadership Douglas County Government Interests | DCBA 2023 ALL SPONSORSHIPS2023 CRCStrong Training Manual
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
