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ACC Sturm Collaboration Campus grand opening - Aug. 16
Mark your calendars for the grand opening of the Arapahoe Community College Sturm Collaboration Campus at Castle Rock on Friday, Aug. 16, from 2pm-6pm (4500 Limelight Ave.). Enjoy an interactive tour of our amazing new facility. Ribbon cutting at 2:30pm. Open to the community. Meet with faculty, staff and education/industry partners. A joint venture between ACC, the Town of Castle Rock, Colorado State University and the Douglas County School District, the ACC Sturm Collaboration Campus brings
Colorado Job Growth Remains Steady Through May
The most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows Colorado is on track to add 49,000 jobs in 2019. Nationally, the unemployment rate was stable in 42 states and it rose in 2 states. Colorado was one of six states where the unemployment rate declined. The seasonally adjusted rate fell from 3.2% to 3.1%. Colorado’s low unemployment rate continues to be a drag on the economy, as employers continue to struggle to find qualified workers. The state unemployment rate has been below 4.5% for over 4½
Gas station purchase will make way for future interchange improvements
What’s presently a former gas station will be torn down this year to allow for future improvements at one of the Interstate 25 interchanges in Town. Town Council last year authorized the purchase of the property at 830 N. Wilcox St., which at that time had been operating as a retail gas station. The property is on the east side of Wilcox Street near the Wolfensberger Road interchange with I-25. Following environmental reviews, the sale closed this spring. The gas station ceased operations, and the Town
Population & Development Report
The following document in the Population & Development Report has been updated. Residential Project Status Summary http://www.douglas.co.us/documents/residential-project-status-summary.xlsx This is a spreadsheet showing the number of zoned, platted, and built lots in residential subdivisions in Unincorporated Douglas County. The link to the entire Population & Development Report is: http://www.douglas.co.us/about-us/demographics/population-and-development-report/
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
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
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
Leadership Douglas County Now Accepting Applications
Leadership Douglas County (LDC), a program of the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, is committed to ensuring the continuity of knowledgeable and effective leadership in Douglas County. Douglas County is virtually the geographic center of Colorado and provides an enviable blend of quality lifestyle and business environment.Download 2019-2020 application information (word doc)Click Here for 2019-2020 application information (PDF)Leadership Douglas County Application Application Deadline: June 20, 2019
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
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
