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Commissioners adopt Free to Choose Resolution
At their May 11, 2021, Business Meeting, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners passed a resolution Declaring that Douglas County Residents are Free to Choose How to Protect Their Lives and Livelihoods From COVID-19. In summary, the resolution states that the Board is opposed to any ongoing mask mandate, requiring proof of vaccination, and any other related restrictions that potentially disenfranchise local citizens of the right to make their own health care choices for themselves and move freely
Under the Dome, Week 12, 2021
Highlights of the Week This week under the dome, the state budget was sent to the Governor, many bills were signed by Governor Polis, and state stimulus package bills continued to move. The $34.6 billion state budget gained final approval by the legislature on Friday after Thursday’s conference committee. The JBC retained most of the budget amendments passed by the House and Senate, but in many cases, reduced the dollar amounts or changed the source of the funding. SB21-205 and the orbital bills now head to
Downturn Spurs a Growth in Entrepreneurship
Be In The Know | Be Informed | Share Your Thoughts | HappeningsDownturn Spurs a Growth in Entrepreneurship One surprising trend has emerged from the economic shutdown that may have positive ramifications for the economy in the future. According to consulting firm McKinsey & Company, the shutdown resulted in a surge in the growth of entrepreneurship. The growth reverses a decades-long trend that saw fewer and fewer people taking the plunge to start their own businesses. According to the McKinsey &
Small Business Update: COVID-19 Vaccination Tax Credit
Small Business Update: COVID-19 Vaccination Tax CreditIn its race to help Americans get vaccinated against COVID-19, the Biden administration announced a tax credit to help businesses give employees time off to get vaccinated. Read more See more resources from CO— - Our teams at CO— have created a one-stop shop for all things coronavirus when it comes to your business. Visit this page to find out ways to cut overhead costs, boost your online presence, rebuilding customer loyalty, and don't forget to join
A/D Works! recognized for supporting local businesses during the pandemic
Board of Douglas County Commissioners’ resolution expresses appreciation for critical partnership. Published on April 27, 2021 in 2021, Breaking News & Economic FoundationsThe Board of County Commissioners expressed gratitude to the A/D Works! Business Services Team for their support of small businesses in the County. L to R: Commissioner George Teal; Stephanie Mufic, A/D Works!; Commissioner Lora Thomas; Kelly Folks, A/D Works!; Commissioner Abe Laydon During the past year, distribution of Douglas
Colorado Springs Airport Earns Accreditation for Commitment to Cleanliness
Colorado Springs, CO – The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) has been accredited as a Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR Facility. GBAC STAR is a performance-based accreditation program that demonstrates that airport facilities have put in place the work practices, procedures and protocols to prepare, respond, and recover from outbreaks and pandemics. COS is one of fewer than 40 US airports to have achieved this accreditation. “I’m extremely pleased to see our hard-working staff awarded for
Douglas County Fair and Rodeo Sponsorships Now Available
Want to learn more about Sponsorship Opportunities for 2021?Sponsor BrochureMarketing Chair: Debbie Mills- 720-231-5657 orFair Office: 720-733-6941 or fair@douglas.co.us
Under the Dome, Week 11, 2021
Under the Dome, Week 11 Highlights of the Week 542 bills have been introduced so far, with a handful of additional ones still being introduced each week. Still expected to come are a significant transportation funding proposal and a bill to allow all public employees to collectively bargain. Next week the Joint Budget Committee will meet as a conference committee to reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions of the budget. The chambers will vote on the final version and then the budget will
RESTAURANT REVITALIZATION FUND
The new Restaurant Revitalization Fund, part of the recently passed American Rescue Plan Act, provides $28.6 billion in grants to restaurants and bars in need. View more details on this RRF flyer . View Restaurant Revitalization Fund GuideThe SBA will begin registrations for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund on Friday, April 30, 2021, at 9 a.m. EDT and open applications on Monday, May 3, 2021, at noon EDT. The online application will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are
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Castle Rock Chamber announces nominees for annual Best of the Best Business Awards
The 2021 best of the best nominees are selected for the Chamber’s Annual Business Awards: Businessperson, Small Business, Citizen, and Ping Lee Jung Volunteer of the Year Awards. The Castle Rock Advocate, P.S. Miller Philanthropist, and Ambassador of the Year winners were also announced. Winners will be revealed and honored at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet ‘Great Gatsby’ Awards Gala on June 5, 2021 at Hilton Denver Inverness. This greatly anticipated event is one of the Chamber's most exciting
Leadership Douglas County Now Accepting 21-22 Applications
Educating Emerging Leaders and Volunteers in Douglas County Leadership Douglas County (LDC) is a program for established and emerging leaders who live or work in Douglas County and want to take a deep dive into local issues, network with top leaders in the region and enhance their opportunities for civic engagement. Click Here for application information. In it's 32nd year, LDC’s goals as always are to inspire participants in the work they do; strengthen them and the organizations they serve; and
Under the Dome, Week 10, 2021
Highlights of the Week This week the Long Bill passed the House, Rep. Jeni Arndt bid farewell to the General Assembly, and the public option bill was delayed again. Rep. Arndt won election to become Mayor of Fort Collins and resigned this Friday to take up her new post. Her resignation will result in some shuffling in House Committees. A vacancy committee meeting next week will vote on her replacement. This week the budget package moved through the House. The Long Bill passed the House on a 41-23 vote on
Colorado Employment Forecast Revised Upwards
A lot has changed in the past year! Unlike April 2020, this economic update contains good news! The Q1 2021 Colorado labor market added more workers than expected. Most indicators point to continued strong economic activity and employment growth through the end of the year. Drum roll, please! As a result, the 2021 employment forecast was revised upward. The state will add 84,000 employees in 2021. Some think that might be too conservative. Even with that increase, it will take until 2022 or 2023
Don Stratton USS Arizona Survivor Exhibit Relocated to PPLD East Library For Public Viewing
NEWS RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION: Bob Lally, CAPT USN (Ret), Lisa Bachman Chair, Pikes Peak Heroes Legacy Committee Public Relations/Event
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Together We Are Stronger, CRC Strong!
Together We Are Stronger, CRC Strong! Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce announces CRC Strong Campaign The CRC Strong Campaign will provide the Douglas County area with a properly funded chamber of commerce capable of accomplishing key initiatives. Castle Rock Chamber is dedicated to improving community infrastructure, sound public policy, economic growth, assisting local employer’s workforce needs and building strong local leaders. All of which lead to a more successful and vibrant
The Aidan Group, LLC, Announces the Last new Development at The Village at Castle Pines.
The Aidan Group, LLC, Announces the Last new Development at The Village at Castle Pines The Summit 60-villa community to be developed in partnership with The Broe Group The Summit at the Village at Castle Pines is nestled in an unbeatable Castle Rock location. With easy access to Denver, it's a quick getaway from the hustle and bustle of more densely populated areas”— John NiemiThe Aidan Group, Inc, announces plans for The Summit at the Village at Castle Pines. This $100 million project is the
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Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment releases 5 Star variance program requirements
Yesterday, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) released the final requirements for the long awaited “5 star” certified business variance program. CDPHE will start taking applications from counties for the program on Friday December 18, 2020. The program will require businesses to meet safety measures beyond what is already required by the current Public Health Orders, which will allow them to increase their capacity limits. The 5 Star Program is for business owners who are
CDPHE finalizes parameters for 5 star variance program
REMOTE, (Dec. 16, 2020): Today, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) released the final parameters for the “5 star” certified business variance program, after receiving over 980 public comments and engaging in numerous stakeholder meetings with local government, local public health, and the business community. CDPHE will begin accepting applications on Friday. The program requires businesses certified through the program to implement safety measures beyond what is already
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Certify My Business - 5 Star State Certification Program or the 5 Star Variance Program by the CDPHE
Certified COVID Best Practices Business ProgramKnown as the 5 Star State Certification Program or the 5 Star Variance Program by the CDPHE, the program in Douglas County will be known as the COVID Best Practices Business Certification Program and those who seek and achieve successful certification will receive designation as a Certified COVID Best Practices Business. The COVID Best Practices Business Certification Program is a voluntary local certification program that enables businesses to operate at a
2021 Sponsorship Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Community Supporter! Please review our documents below, if you have questions, please contact Pam Ridler at Pam@castlerock.org or call 303.688.4597.Overview - All 2021 Sponsorship Opportunitieshttps://castlerock.org/2021-all-sponsorship-opportunities/2021 Eventshttps://castlerock.org/2021-event-sponsorships/2021 Programs https://castlerock.org/2021-program-sponsorships/2021 Website/Email Marketing
Castle Rock Chamber's support of restaurants-letter to the Governor
Today, the Castle Rock Chamber & the Douglas County Business Alliance (DCBA) sent letters to Governor Polis in support of reopening our local restaurants, asking for the Governor to strongly reconsider restrictions. While both the Chamber and DCBA acknowledge the devastating effects of the COVID -19 Pandemic on our state and recognize that difficult public health public restrictions need to be considered and adopted, the Chamber and DCBA feel the current Red Level restrictions are disproportionately
Congratulations, Douglas County, Colorado – You are second healthiest community in America
Published on September 21, 2020 in 2020, Breaking News, Economic Foundations, Health and Human Services, Historic and Natural Resources, Land Management & Development, Multimodal Transportation & Personal and Public Safety Smile big if you live in Douglas County, Colorado! Your community has been ranked second nationwide as the healthiest community in America, according to the 2020 Healthiest Communities rankings by U.S. News and World Report, released in collaboration with the Aetna Foundation. Los
Douglas County CARES: Your Small Business Grant Program
County launches $2.5 million Small Business Grant Program to ease COVID-19 Impacts Small businesses countywide with physical locations and 100 or fewer employees may be eligible for COVID-19 impacts reimbursement grants of up to $10,000, funded through the County’s share of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, distributed through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). The aim of this program is to reimburse local small businesses a portion of the expenses
Castle Rock Chamber announces annual award winners, successful business couple among the honorees
The Chamber's role to be the catalyst, convener and champion for the business community was evident at this year's annual banquet where award nominees, community leaders and members reflected on the Chamber’s sixty-five years of commitment to our business community. The annual event, a time-honored tradition, provides the opportunity to announce new leadership, recognize Chamber's successes, and to celebrate the outstanding business leaders in our community. Castle Rock Chamber Chairman, Mike McNairy,
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The 2020 issue of Livability Castle Rock, CO is out and now available online!
Livability Castle Rock, Colorado, an annual print magazine and digital content marketing program, encourages business investment, talent recruitment and relocation by reaching entrepreneurs, site selectors, corporate executives and other talented individuals and families attracted to our quality of life. This is the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce’s primary quality-of-life marketing program for talent attraction. We hope you’ll join us in spreading the word about what a great place this is to live and do
Douglas County Human Services Department recognized with Distinguished Performance Award
For the fourth time, Douglas County’s Human Services Department stands out as exemplary among its peers statewide. Published on August 7, 2020 in 2020, Breaking News & Health and Human Services How did Douglas County communities benefit from their Human Services Department’s recent recognition as having one of the highest performing teams in the state during the 2019 calendar year? “Your remarkable performance over this last year helped ensure that Douglas County families in need didn’t go hungry, were
Castle Rock Named the Best Up-and-Coming Small City Near a Major Metro
Don't Want to Give Up Big-City Life? Check Out These 8 Up-and-Coming Small Cities Close to Major MetrosReady for a slower pace and more space but still want to enjoy the perks of a big city? These small cities offer the best of both worlds.By: Brittany Anas, On Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - 11:15 Over the past few months, the coronavirus pandemic has prompted many people to re-examine their living situations. Amid shutdowns, for instance, having easy access to open space — or a backyard at the very
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
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
