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Connecting Passion to Pathway at DCSD Legacy Campus
On Monday, January 31, the Workforce and Community Programs and Sturm Collaboration Campus teams toured the DCSD Legacy Campus in Lone Tree, which is slated to open in Fall 2023. With our hardhats on, we were able to see the spaces where Douglas County high school students will soon participate in pathways such as EMT, Nursing and Robotics. Starting next fall, Douglas County high school juniors and seniors will have the opportunity to attend the DCSD Legacy campus part-time, and take classes in a
Castle Rock Water launches upgraded billing system and online portal
Castle Rock Water’s new billing system and online portal are now available to provide customers with the most up-to-date service options. Using upgraded security and advanced technology, the online customer portal allows 24/7 access to account information, additional ways to pay, and enriched consumption data. More than 75% of Castle Rock Water customers already use our online services, and with more automation and better report generation, our billing specialists can now provide more personalized service
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
Under the Dome, Week 3, 2023
Highlights of the Week This week was the first week that bills were heard in committees of reference. The committees also heard overview presentations from departments of interest to their topic areas. Given the number of new members (32) in the General Assembly, the focus on issue education from agencies has been greater than in years past. The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) unanimously approved the finalized 2023 Colorado Water Plan this week. First released in 2015, the Water Plan provides a
Douglas County Business Alliance Policy Positions, January 27, 2023
DCBA Policy Positions January 27, 2023The following reflects positions that the DCBA has taken to date on a select number of bills, resent with updated links. HB23-1006 Employer Notice of Income Tax Credits Requires employers to notify employees of the availability of the federal earned income tax credit, the state earned income tax credit, the federal child tax credit, and the state child tax credit. This is in addition to the required annual statement showing the total compensation paid and the
Colorado Springs Airport Sees Highest Enplanements in 22 Years!
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) ended 2022 with record-breaking enplanement numbers and higher overall traffic. In December of 2022, COS enplaned a total of 80,485 passengers and ended the year with a total of 1,071,826 enplanements - the highest amount since 2000. COS saw a total of 160,467 passengers travel through the terminal in December capping the year with 2,134,618 total passengers. This represents a 14.5 percent increase when compared to last year. “This was a
FAMLI Newsletter — January 31, 2023
FAMLI Newsletter — January 31, 2023 Welcome to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE)'s newsletter for Colorado’s new paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. You’re receiving this newsletter because it includes important legal updates that will impact your business in some way. 2023 is here, and it’s a busy year for the FAMLI Division! Remember you can also get these updates sent directly to your mobile phone, just add your mobile number to your subscription preferences,
An Exciting Announcement from CORE
We are excited to announce our partnership with Invenergy, which will begin in 2026. As the largest electric cooperative in the state of Colorado, we are proud to be a leader in reducing carbon emissions and providing our members with the cleanest, most reliable, most affordable electricity in Colorado. Please see below for more information and reach out with any questions. Today we announced a new wholesale power supply partnership. The partnership will provide CORE with over 1.2 terawatt-hours of
2023 Property Tax Notifications arriving now
Do you know where the money goes? Visit yourdougcotaxes.com If you are a property owner in Douglas County, watch your mail for the delivery of your 2023 property tax bill or tax notification. As you review your property tax bill or tax notification, know that while you pay your taxes to the County Treasurer’s Office, the County Treasurer is tasked with distributing the funds to the various taxing authorities associated with your property. View an interactive map to review the breakdown of taxes paid and
PREMIER MEMBERS CREDIT UNION APPLICATION WINDOW OPEN FOR NONPROFIT GRANTS
Premier Members Credit Union to Award FIVE $5,000 Nonprofit Grants Boulder, Colo. (January 10, 2023 ) Nonprofit organizations who meet the criteria, can now apply for one of five $5,000 grants from Premier Members Credit Union at https://www.pmcu.org/grant-opportunities/. “The impact of our nonprofit partners is vital to the credit union’s membership in the communities we serve. It is essential that businesses support the work of these organizations,” Jeffrey Kash, AVP Community Relations. While
2023 Castle Rock Water Rebates
2023 rebate Summary. View Powerpoint presentation The 2023 rebate program is currently under review, but will include the following: ColoradoScape Renovation for both residential and non-residential customers. This rebate encourages the removal of high water-use plant material (primarily Kentucky Blue Grass) and replacement with low water use ColoradoScape or no water use hardscape. Rotary Nozzle Retrofit. This rebate covers the removal of traditional, less efficient fixed spray nozzles,
Under the Dome Week 2
Highlights of the Week On Monday, January 16th the Colorado General Assembly observed the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday after commemorating the holiday on the floor in both chambers last Friday. Tuesday, Governor Polis presented his State of the State address to a joint session of the General Assembly. Due to the weather on Tuesday evening through the day on Wednesday, the legislature was closed on Wednesday. SMART Act hearings continued this week with Joint Transportation and Local Government, Joint
Colorado Unused Vacation Pay: Employers Must Pay Out
Accrued vacation and the new rules that it must be paid out. We spoke to the chamber and did some digging and this actually didn’t come from legislation but a court ruling that could impact your businesses. This came from a supreme court ruling Nieto v. Clark's Market, Inc.. In fall of 2021, the court held that employers must pay all earned vacation pay on separation and any agreement permitting forfeiture of earned vacation pay is void. The ruling reverses an appellate court decision upholding
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Town of Castle Rock highlights 2022 achievements, looks forward to 2023
2022 was a banner year for the Town of Castle Rock, receiving national recognition as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live (Livability.com) and additional accolades for public safety and healthy living. Guided by the following key priorities, the Town achieved a number of milestones in 2022: ensuring outstanding public safety, securing our water future, maintaining strong parks and recreation, conservative management of Town finances, enhancing our roads, preserving our community character and
Jan. 17 Council update: Meadows Town Center development proposal and contract for Mitchell Gulch
A proposal for a mixed-use, multifamily site development plan in the Meadows Town Center and a contract for Mitchell Gulch retention pond improvements were approved at Town Council’s Jan. 17 meeting. Here is a closer look: Meadows Town Center site development plan – Town Council approved a proposal for a mixed-use, multifamily development in the Meadows Town Center. The 3.93-acre site is located northeast, southeast and southwest of the intersection of Mercantile and Future streets. The plan
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
Under the Dome, Week 1 (2023)
Highlights of the Week On Monday, the first session of the 74rd General Assembly was called to order. The 120-day legislative session must adjourn by midnight on Monday, May 8, 2023. Both chambers are held by Democratic majorities – the Senate is split 23-12 and the House 46-19. Governor Jared Polis’s inauguration for his second four-year term was held on Tuesday. The returning Democratic incumbents for statewide office, Secretary of State Jena Griswold, Attorney General Phil Weiser, and State Treasurer
Colorado Economy 2023 - Tough Year Ahead
Colorado and the U.S. had record increases in employment for 2022; however, the battle to contain inflation will take its toll in 2023. The country is projected to experience a recession in 2023, with real GDP growth of 0.0% and the addition of 660,000 jobs for the year, or an average of about 55,000 jobs per month. Colorado will only add 24,000 jobs this year. For additional details, please click here or go to https://cber.co/.
The Changing American Workplace
More Flexibility & Higher Pay Are The New Normal for the American Workplace Third annual study finds organizations must cope with high turnover and increasing employee burnout By MindEdge American workplaces are returning to the "new normal" -- but for most organizations, "normal" does not mean "the same." Post-pandemic American workplaces are still returning to the "new normal." Organizations must cope with higher-than-average turnover and high levels of employee burnout, according to the latest
A hot meal and community resources offered at 2023 Strive to Thrive event
Access 20 local services at free resource fair Tuesday, Jan. 31, in Castle Rock Posted on January 11, 2023 2023Breaking NewsHealth and Human Services Share Douglas County residents enduring hard times can take advantage of a free hot meal and more than 20 local service organizations available at the Strive to Thrive Resource and Service Fair from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at Calvary Castle Rock, 1100 Caprice Drive in Castle Rock. This free event provides attendees with information on where to
The Town begins initial Downtown train horn quiet zone construction
This week, Union Pacific Railroad will begin initial construction on portions of Second and Third streets as a first step to create the highly anticipated Downtown train horn quiet zone. Once all work for the quiet zone is complete, residents will routinely not hear a horn sound when a train passes through Downtown Castle Rock. “We are pleased to share that initial quiet zone construction work by Union Pacific is moving forward. We know this project has been top of mind for our residents and Downtown
2023 Colorado Legislative Session | Opening Day
This morning, the 74th General Assembly of Colorado convened for the first regular legislative session. The 120-day legislative session must adjourn by midnight on Monday, May 8, 2023. Both chambers are held by Democratic majorities – the Senate is split 23-12 and the House 46-19. Democratic Governor Jared Polis, will be inaugurated for a second four-year term on Tuesday, January 10. This legislative session will see many new faces in both chambers and in leadership as a result of the 2021 redistricting and
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Guidance from the CO Department of Revenue Regarding FAMLI
Guidance from the CO Department of Revenue Regarding FAMLIImportant information to note:FAMLI premiums should be considered post-tax deductions that do not reduce an employee's taxable income.Employers should report such deductions on IRS form W-2 in Box 14, and list "FAMLI" as the label.The FAMLI Division will issue IRS form 1099-G to each employee who receives FAMLI benefits, and the benefits paid will be reported in Box 1, which is labeled "unemployment compensation." Per IRS instructions, this box is
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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 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
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
