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Protect Your Castle Rock Small Business with These Website Tips
In uncertain economic times, it’s important to ensure your small business is taking all the necessary steps to protect itself and continue to grow. Making relevant website changes can be a great way to stay ahead of the competition and bolster sales. Here are some tips from the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce on how you can use your website to protect your small business.Use a Chatbot Adding a chatbot to your website is a great way to provide customers with quick answers when they have questions about your
Local Firm Provides Alternative to Colorado SecureSavings
LOCAL FIRM PROVIDES ALTERNATIVE TO COLORADO SECURESAVINGS CASTLE ROCK (May 15th, 2023) - Colorado’s SecureSavings program’s June 30th deadline is approaching for employers with five or more employees. However, local entrepreneur Michele Suriano wants to showcase the better option for employers and their employees. “We knew we had to step in to bring the best of the best to all of Colorado,” said Michele Suriano, Founder and President of Castle Rock Investment Company, “using our knowledge of behavioral
Businesses Can Get Up To $10,000 through Work - Based Learning Incentive Program
Press Release: Businesses can get up to $10,000 through Work-Based Learning Incentive Program Monday, March 27, 2023 Applications are now open for a new incentive program encouraging Colorado-based employers to implement work-based learning programs. (DENVER) – The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) announced today that the Work-Based Learning Incentive (WBLI) Program is now accepting applications from Colorado-based employers for reimbursements of up to $10,000. Small businesses and those
CLIMBER Loan Fund is Now Available!
Program Overview The CLIMBER (Colorado Loans to Increase Mainstreet Business Economic Recovery) Loan Fund is a statewide program that will provide up to $250 million in working capital loans to Colorado small businesses through 2024. It will promote small businesses recovery, save jobs, and help support the Colorado economy. Lenders, CDFIs, credit unions, and nonprofit lenders can participate and provide loans for their small business customers needing financial assistance. Small businesses with 1-99
Advance Your Career With A Professional Development Plan
Investing in your own professional development is one of the most important things you can do to boost your career. Creating a strong professional development plan can help you stay focused and motivated as you learn new skills and make new connections. Read on for some tips from the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce about how to create your own customized plan that will help you reach all of your goals.Set SMART Goals You Can MeasureWhen creating a professional development plan, it’s essential to set SMART
Chamber announces opportunities to increase your visibility, Secure your sponsorship now
Promote your brand and image through targeted exposure to the business community and Douglas County residents. Showcase your business through sponsorship of Castle Rock Chamber's annual community events, programing, and unique marketing opportunities. These sponsorship opportunities are a great way to gain visibility for your business, as well as to align your company with the Chamber's strategic initiatives.2023 EVENTS Annual Banquet - April 22 (Marriott at Denver South) Chamber Golf Classic - June 12
Governor Jared Polis’s State of the State Address
This morning Governor Polis gave his State of the State speech in the House chambers surrounded by members of the General Assembly and invited guests. He began by touting successes from past years to protect women’s reproductive health care, ensuring Coloradans can love who they love, and welcoming migrants to our community. Then Governor Polis spoke to the need for affordable housing, touting the implementation efforts currently underway from last year’s investments and the need to break down government
Castle Rock Chamber Sponsorship Opportunities
Stand out from your competitors, Sponsor our events or programs! To learn more, please contact Stacy Garmon - Chamber President/CEOStacy@castlerock.org | 303.688.4597 EVENTS PROGRAMSAnnual Banquet Golf Tournament WineFest Fair Parade ArtfestStarlightingBusiness Trainings-eXcelerate Women's Luncheon | Tours for Teachers Business Advocacy Networking | Ambassadors Talent Pipeline Workforce Development Leadership Douglas County Government Interests | DCBA
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
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
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
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