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Douglas County Voters Agree: Better Roads Lead to Better Lives
Posted by Michelle Ellis on October 13, 2019 in Castle Pines, Castle Rock, Castle Rock Opinion, Douglas County, Douglas County Government, Douglas County Opinion, Highlands Ranch, Highlands Ranch Opinion, Lone Tree, Lone Tree Opinion, Parker, Parker Opinion, Roxborough, Roxborough Opinion | 1196 Views | Leave a response On Election Day this November 5, Douglas County voters will be asked to improve transportation infrastructure without raising new taxes or incurring debt. Ballot question Referendum
What’s on my ballot?
Coordinated Election – November 5, 2019 View the composite sample ballot for the 2019 Coordinated Election on November 5, 2019. This ballot includes all contests in the county. You may not be eligible to vote on all issues presented. View the TABOR Notice for the 2019 Coordinated Election on November 5, 2019. This Notice was prepared in accordance with Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution and the Colorado Uniform Election Code of 1992, as amended.
Registered voters, your ballot is in the mail!
And a ballot drop box is already located near you. Published on October 15, 2019 in 2019, Breaking News & Elections Douglas County registered voters — be on the watch for your ballot in your mailbox. Ballots are being mailed to all Douglas County registered voters the week of Oct. 14, 2019. If you are a registered voter and have not received your ballot at the address associated with your voter registration by Oct. 22, obtain a replacement ballot by contacting Douglas County Elections at 303.660.7444,
Gov. Polis: 2020 ACA Premiums Going Down by an Average of 20.2%
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 Conor Cahill | conor.cahill@state.co.us | 303-866-6324 Vincent Plymell | vincent.plymell@state.co.us | 303-894-2261 Gov. Polis: 2020 ACA Premiums Going Down by an Average of 20.2% Colorado Division of Insurance initiatives will push savings up to 30% in many places in the state DENVER - Governor Polis announced today alongside a bipartisan group of residents, legislators, and state officials that for 2020, Coloradans shopping for an
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Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day- October 16th
Join us on Wednesday, October 16 as we celebrate the impact a chamber of commerce makes on the community and region it serves.What is Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day? Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day celebrates the catalytic work that is happening within chamber of commerce organizations. Celebrated annually on the third Wednesday in October, #SupportYourLocalChamberDay provides an opportunity to recognize and highlight the organizations, professionals and volunteers who work
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Chamber Welcomes Newest Team Member, Jason Piter
The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce has hired Jason Piter as its new event manager. Jason replaces Danielle Odil who accepted a position closer to her home in Colorado Springs. Piter’s role will be to plan and implement major events throughout the year, such as the Starlighting, WineFest, Artfest, the Annual Banquet, Job Fairs and various other business related events. Jason Piter has over 20 years of marketing and event management experience with a variety of different organizations. As a Marketing
Showcase Your Company at the Douglas County 8th Grade Career Expo
On Wednesday, November 6, 2019, over 5,000 8th Graders will converge on the Douglas County Event Center (500 Fairgrouds Dr., Castle Rock, CO 80104) in Castle Rock to investigate the world of work! Will your company/organization help them find their future? Why does Douglas County School District Support the Career Expo? · Provides a more uniform offering to all 8th graders through a comprehensive Career Expo experience · Allows employers to participate in one event versus 9-21 middle
Sky Ridge's Healthy Indulgences – A Women’s Symposium
Join us for Healthy Indulgences – A Women’s Symposium, A Day for You brought to you by Sky Ridge Medical Center. There will be oodles of healthcare and pampering tips to make this a day about health, renewal and rejuvenation…just for you. Meet skin care, age management, exercise and holistic health providers! So, get your best buddy, mom, sister or daughter and register today at http://www.eventdesignusa.com/rsvp.html.October 19 ~ Marriott Denver South 10345 Park Meadows Drive • Lone Tree, CO 80124 9
Colorado On Track to Add 52,400 Jobs
There is good news amidst all the turmoil. Colorado is on track to add at least 52,400 jobs in 2019. The state’s unemployment rate fell to 2.8% in August, which means that job growth would be even greater if there was a larger pool of qualified workers. DIA continues to see a record number of passengers, tourism is on track for another strong year, crude oil production is near record levels, and housing appreciation in the Denver area is more modest than in the past. The U.S. economy is expected to
September 2019 Quarterly Revenue Forecast
Attached you will find the September Revenue Forecast report. For the TABOR section in the report, we included OSPB’s numbers in the graph as well because they were quite different from LCS’s. Legislative Council Staff revised their General Fund revenue forecast for FY2018-19 down by $76.7 million, 0.6% lower than the June Forecast, because preliminary unaudited collections data showed General Fund revenue of $12.6 billion in FY2018-19. OSPB revised their forecast for FY2019-20 down by $44.1
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.
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
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
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
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
