Business Voice Newsletter Sept/October

SERVING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY SINCE 1955

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REPRESENTING 26,062 MEMBER EMPLOYEES

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SEP/OCT 2016

Coming Sept. 10 & 11 ***New Event*** Rock After Dark

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Chamber Launches Newly Redesigned Website The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, www.CastleRock.org, which was unveiled in late August.

The new site, designed by gopixel design studios, inc. is an easy-to-access resource for Chamber members, Douglas County residents and visitors alike. over 50,000 monthly page views, the website Your With serves as a business guide that highlights our members in the online business Chamber Chamber directory, member job postings as well as our members hot deal promotions.

Works Community events, Chamber programs business news/tip blog and so Hard To much more are now available to Strengthen all anytime, anyplace, 24/7.

Read more on pg. 3 Our Local CASTLEROCK.ORG Economy Pg. 7

In This Issue Letter from CEO 2,13,15 Event Calendars 4,5 Featured Event 7 Worksite Wellness 9 Save the Date 9 Ballot Measures 11 Sales Training 12 Instagram Trainings 13 Networking Events 14 Rock After Dark 16 Candidate Forum 21 Leadership DC 22 Members Orientation 23 Sustainable Town Facts 25 Program Overview 26

Letter from Our CEO VOTING MEANS BUSINESS We all know this upcoming fall election will be filled with so many ballot questions asking you to vote for the betterment of our country, state and locally. Whether it is for a candidate or an issue, it will be an enormous feat to get through all the questions on your ballot.

The Castle Rock Chamber has taken positions, the views of both supporters and opponents were sought and studied and debated by many our local business community.

VOTE NO--Amendment 69—called ColoradoCares—The Chamber OPPOSES In summary, the primary reasons are: • This is a state constitutional amendment, making it inflexible and extremely difficult to change.

• A huge tax increase would be forever built into the state’s constitution and falls disproportionately heavy on small business owners and farmers. Funding would come from an additional 10 percent tax on all income generated in Colorado. All employees will pay a 3.33 percent tax and their employers will pay 6.67 percent tax, regardless of employment status (full-time, part-time, seasonal, per diem, etc.) or resident status. Citizens earning nonpayroll income will pay a 10 percent tax on business income, rental income, farm and ranch income, taxable pensions, taxable Social Security, taxable interest, dividends, taxable refunds and credits, capital gains, taxable IRA distributions, and other income.

• Amendment 69 injects significant uncertainty into the Colorado economy.

• Supporters disparage the current system as too political and costly but propose to replace it with a system that is political and will be more expense. They would create a large government entity governed by politicians with unlimited taxing power.

• Amendment 69 does nothing to address the underlying cost drivers in health care.

• The governing structure has significant problems including lack of accountability.

2016-17 Chamber Board of Directors, Chamber’s Annual Banquet in May

Executive Committee John Manka, Chairman 1 Stop Tire & Auto

Aaron Fort, Treasure-Elect Fort & Company CPA’s

Bernie Greenberg, Chair-Elect Kokish & Goldmanis, P.C.

Elyse McNulty, Immediate Past Chairwoman Kaiser Permanente

David Zwerenz, Treasurer Firstbank of Douglas County Directors Aaron Barrick

Michelle Peck

Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile, TMMC Property Management P.C.

Todd Folkenberg Castle Rock Adventist Hospital Jill Garber Arapahoe Community College

Julie Voorhees Keller Williams Action Realty Linda Watson-Kolstad Sky Ridge Medical Center Tom Waymire Castle Rock Bank

Brock Goodwin Mutual of Omaha Nadine Kirk RE/MAX Alliance– The Kirk Team Mark Michael Versatility Creative Group

Ex Officio Mayor Paul Donahue, Town of Castle Rock Frank Gray, President/CEO, Castle Rock EDC

Andrea Nyquist After all of the above Sally Misare, Town Clerk, Outlets at Castle Rock and other concerns, Town of Castle Rock proponents do not make their case that what Pam Ridler, President/CEO, they propose will Castle Rock Chamber provide better, more affordable health care to Coloradoans.

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE BALLOT ISSUES? Make sure you register for the Chamber’s Horizon Lunch The Chamber took a on September 28 at Plum Creek Golf Club. position on AmendThis month's speaker is Josh Penry, former State House ment 70 & 72 as well, Representative, Principal at EIS Solutions. Josh will be this article continues speaking on the upcoming ballot measures that on pages: 13, & 15. affect your business.

Pam Ridler, CCE Chamber President/CEO

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New Website, Check it Out! Many features of the website have remained the same through the transition, however the most impactful and noticeable change is the new responsive web design.

Castle Rock Chamber is Searching for a Receptionist/Visitor Center Coordinator APPLY NOW! http://business.castlerock.org/jobs Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce Staff

Pam Ridler

Judy Woodley

Melissa Mares

Carrie Buchan

President & CEO Pam@castlerock.org Director of Communications Melissa@castlerock.org

Alicia Early

Membership Development Director Alicia@castlerock.org

Business Training Coordinator Judy@castlerock.org Program Manager: Leadership Douglas County CLBuchan.co@gmail.com

Angela Murray

Membership Services Coordinator Angela@castlerock.org

John Woodrick

Event Manager John@castlerock.org

Sue Turner

Office Administrator Sue@castlerock.org

for Business Success and Community Accountability

Support and promote member businesses

Innovation

Be a ‘voice” to government

Teamwork

Foster a livable community with positive growth

This new site will be a valuable tool in connecting our members and will serve to promote their businesses and the Castle Rock business community as a whole.

Our team’s goal was to design a vibrant site equal to the energy of the Castle Rock Chamber membership, our partnership we represent and the great work we do together for the community.

Members are encouraged to visit www.CastleRock.org to verify the accuracy of their directory listing and to stay current on all the great things happening in our community.

We would like to say thank you to Michael Likens and the entire team at gopixel design studios, inc for all of their hard work and dedication to the Chamber’s new website.

Igniting Passion

Prosperity

Our website is now accessible on any device. Whether you access our website from your desktop computer, tablet, or mobile phone, members can now log in to their Chamber Master accounts to register for events, view/pay account balances, post jobs, and maintain business listings in the directory. Chamber membership applications, benefits and sponsorship opportunities can be easily accessed through the home page.

Tell Us What You Think!!!

Comments are welcomed and appreciated, please email Melissa@CastleRock.org, Director of Communications.

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September Calendar of Events September 7, 2016 Leads Referral Group, 11:30, Castle Café Leads Group, 1:30-3:00, CR Chamber

September 8, 2016 Business Over Breakfast, 7:30-9:00, Arapahoe Community College, Castle Rock Campus Free Business Consultations, 10:00-12:00 or 2:00-4:00, CR Chamber September 10, 2016 Colorado Artfest at Castle Rock 9:00-6:00, Library & Town Hall parking lots Rock After Dark, 6:30-10:00, Library Parking Lot inside Artfest Grounds September 11, 2016 Colorado Artfest at Castle Rock, 10:00-5:00, Library & Town Hall Parking Lots September 13, 2016 Breakfast Club Leads Group, 7:30 a.m., Village Inn Free Business Consultations, 10:00-12:00 or 2:00-4:00, CR Chamber Biz Builder Lunch ‘n Learn: The New Realities of Selling, 11:00-1:00, CR Chamber Leads Plus!, 11:30 a.m., Fowl Line September 15, 2016 Free Business Consultations, 10:00-12:00 or 2:00-4:00, CR Chamber Wellness Rocks! Presentation: Skin Care at Altitude, 11:00-1:00, The Move Building, White Construction Group, 202 6th September 20, 2016 Government Interests Committee, 7:30 a.m., CR Chamber Free Business Consultations, 10/12 or 2/4 CR Chamber Third Tech Tuesday, 9:30-11:00, Google + and Local Business Marketing September 21, 2016 Community Leadership Meeting, 11:30, Chamber Leads Referral Group, 11:30, Castle Café Leads Group, 1:30, CR Chamber Business After Hours, hosted by GoPixel, at Chamber September 22, 2016 Free Business Consultations, 10/12 or 2/4 Chamber Board of Directors Meeting, 11:30, CR Chamber September 23, 2016 Refresh Snoring & Sleep Apnea Ctr Ribbon Cutting, 3 pm, 3740 Dacoro Lane, Ste 140, September 27, 2016 Breakfast Club Leads Group, 7:30 a.m., Village Inn Free Business Consultations, 10/12 or 2/4 Chamber Leads Plus! Leads Group, 11:30 a.m., Fowl Line Michele Johns Photography Ribbon Ctg, 12 Chamber Lokal Homes Ribbon Cutting, 4:00 p.m., 1570 Diamond Head Drive, September 28, 2016 Horizon Lunch Series,11:30 am Plum Creek Golf Club September 29, 2016 Member Orientation, 7:30 a.m., CR Chamber Free Business Consultations, 10/12 or 2/4 Chamber A Berry in the Wild Ribbon Cutting, 4:00 pm, 1057 Park St, Suite A, September 30, 2016 Maurice’s Ribbon Cutting, 9 am, 6380 Promenade Pky

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We would like to recognize the following companies, whose substantial investment has been instrumental in the growth of the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce. Thank you for your support!

President Level: Castle Rock Bank Colorado Community Media IREA Sky Ridge Medical Center Executive Level: Black Hills Energy Douglas County Living Pepsi Entrepreneur Level: ANB Bank Brookside Inn Castle Rock Adventist Hospital Castle Rock Development Co. Medved Autoplex Outlets at Castle Rock Patriot Enterprises Premier Level: 212 Pizza Company Altitude SEO Arapahoe Community College Asarch Dermatology Center Chuck & Don's Pet Food Supplies Colorado Christian University ConneXion Spot Douglas County Libraries Emporium, The Firstbank of Douglas County Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile, P.C. gopixel design studios GroovyTek Kaiser Permanente mywedding.com Nytech Heating & Cooling Olinger-Dignity Memorial One Clear Choice Garage Doors Plumbline Services, Inc. Rangewood Orthodontics Renewal By Andersen

October Calendar of Events October 4, 2016 Government Interests Committee, 7:30 a.m., CR Chamber Free Business Consultations, 10:00-12:00 or 2:00-4:00, CR Chamber Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, 4:00 p.m., 210 Fifth Street October 5, 2016 Leads Referral Group, 11:30, Castle Café Leads Group, 1:30, CR Chamber October 6, 2016 Free Business Consultations, 10:00-12:00 or 2:00-4:00, CR Chamber Heartlight Family Clinic Ribbon Cutting, 12:00 p.m., 1001 South Perry St Unit 104 B Pegasus on the Square Ribbon Cutting, 4:00 p.m., 313 Jerry Street October 11, 2016 Breakfast Club Leads Group, 7:30 a.m., Village Inn Free Business Consultations, 10:00-12:00 or 2:00-4:00, CR Chamber Leads Plus! Leads Group, 11:30 a.m., Fowl Line The Friendly Box Company Ribbon Cutting, 4:00 p.m., CR Chamber October 13, 2016 Business Over Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., TBD Free Business Consultations, 10:00-12:00 or 2:00-4:00, CR Chamber October 18, 2016 Government Interests Committee, 7:30 a.m., CR Chamber Third Tech Tuesday – Instagram for Business 101, 9:30 a.m., CR Chamber Free Business Consultations, 10:00-12:00 or 2:00-4:00, CR Chamber October 19, 2016 Leads Referral Group, 11:30 a.m., Castle Café Community Leadership Meeting, 11:30 a.m., CR Chamber Leads Group, 1:30 p.m., CR Chamber Business After Hours, 5:00 p.m., Asarch Center for Dermatology, Alexander Bldg, 2352 Meadows Blvd., Suite 225 October 25, 2016 Breakfast Club Leads Group, 7:30 a.m., Village Inn Free Business Consultations, 10:00-12:00 or 2:00-4:00, CR Chamber Leads Plus! Leads Group, 11:30 a.m., Fowl Line October 26, 2016 Biz Builder Lunch ‘n Learn - Employee Development for Success: Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent, 11:00 a.m., CR Chamber October 27, 2016 Member Orientation, 7:30 a.m., CR Chamber Free Business Consultations, 10:00-12:00 or 2:00-4:00, CR Chamber Board of Directors Meeting, 11:30 a.m., CR Chamber 5

Welcome New Members Bell Mountain Ranch Equestrian Center Contact: Kathy Penrod (720) 639-9043 96 Bell Mountain Pkwy Castle Rock, CO 80104 Category: Equestrian bmrec.horse

Protech Computer Systems Contact: Gary Faircloth (720) 274-4711 414 Wilcox St Castle Rock, CO 80104 Category: Computer Supplies protsys.com

Device Dr. LLC Contact: Jerry Edwards (303) 927-6454 734 S. Perry Street, Unit D Castle Rock, CO 80104 Category: Computers - Service & Repair devicedr.com

Triton Roofing & Solar Contact: John Cona (719) 985-9288 5170 N. Union Blvd. ste. 102 Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Category: Roofing tritonroofing.com/home

Zippity Do Da Cleaning Contact: Kim Manning (720) 560-3191 Franktown, CO 80116 Category: Cleaning - Commercial/Residential zippirydodacleaning.com

A Berry in the Wild, LLC Contact: Donise Newkirk (559)562-6104 1057 Park St, Suite A Castle Rock, CO 80109 Category: Retail aberryinthewildrentals.com

David Quinn Construction Inc. Contact: David Quinn (303)469-0117 200 S. Wilcox St. Suite #204 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Category: Home Builders davidquinnconstruction.com Heartlight Family Clinic, LLC. Contact: Carlos De Romana (720) 485-3178 1001 South Perry Street, Unit 104 B Castle Rock, CO 80104 Category: Healthcare heartlightclinic.com Lokal Homes Contact: Alicia Hammond (720) 295-5818 6021 S. Syracuse Way, Suite 104 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Category: Home Builders lokalhomes.com KLG Consultants, LLC Contact: Ken Greenberg (877) 873-9299 ext. 700 8400 East Prentice Ave Suite 1500 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Category: Executive Search klgconsultants.com

Coleman Property Investments LLC/ Katie Sells Castles LLC Contact: Katie Coleman (720)774-7001 719 Wilcox Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 Category: Real Estate katiesellscastles.com Danielle's Castle Pines Contact: Ethan London (303) 524-9788 872 Happy Canyon Rd., Suite 100 Castle Rock, CO 80108 Category: Restaurant daniellescastlepines.com Wild Birds Unlimited Contact: Sherri McCann (719)660-6334 320 W. Allen Street Castle Rock, CO 80108 Category: Retail castlerock.wbu.com

RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH SPONSOR

Footprints Floors Contact: Kevin McHugh (303) 520-4663 Larkspur, CO 80118 Category: Flooring footprintsfloors.com

10047 Park Meadows Drive Lone Tree, CO 80124 (303) 799-3661 6

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Welcome New Members Farmers Insurance - Jonathan Mangino Contact: Jonathan Mangino (303) 688-9671 510 Wilcox St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 Category: Insurance farmersagent.com/jmangino

Colorado HorsePower, Inc. Contact: Jamilyn Anthony (720)863-4736 P.O. Box 534 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Category: Charity/Foundation coloradohorsepower.org

Sam's Club Contact: Jennifer Davis (303)688-0192 4625 Trail Boss Suite A Castle rock, CO 80104 Category: Retail

The Friendly Box Company Contact: Ann Pappas (719)505-6829 Monument, CO 80132 Category: Gift Baskets & Parcels thefriendlyboxcompany.com

Stucy Realty, Genny Jackson Contact: Genny Jackson (303) 660-0801 413 Wilcox Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 Category: Real Estate stucyrealty.com Physical Home Defense Denver Contact: Curtis Bruton (404) 307-7512 Denver, CO 80222 Category: Security Systems, Equipment, & Monitoring PhysicalHomeDefense.com Coleman Mediation LLC Contact: Katie Coleman (720)774-7001 719 Wilcox St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 Category: Mediation katiesellscastles.com Maurices Contact: Shayleigh Martinosky (720)215-7434 6380 Promenade Parkway Castle Rock, CO 80108 Category: Retail maurices.com

Thank You Sponsors!

BEVERAGE SPONSOR

The Pepsi Bottling Company 3801 Brighton Boulevard Denver, CO 80216

STORAGE SPONSOR

Cornerstone Presbyterian Church Contact: Shawn Young (303) 660-0267 PO Box 908 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Category: Churches cornerstonepc.org Decorating Den Interiors Contact: Heather Sheridan (303) 600-8410 Castle Rock, CO 80109 Category: Interior Decorators & Designers heathersheridan.decoratingden.com

Park Street/Jerry Street Storage 1500 N. Park Street Castle Rock, CO 303.688.2242 8

Organizations that foster health and safety at work have healthier, happier employees – and healthier bottom lines, too. It’s more than good business. It’s good business strategy.

Get involved in the Chamber’s Worksite Wellness Program today, Contact Angela@castlerock.org.

Learning from the best practices of companies that have launched successful programs and from of the leading research-based models, we know what works. It doesn’t have to be overwhelming or cost prohibitive, and your organization may already be well on its way to having a healthy business of your own.

Wellness Rocks – Skin Care at Altitude September 15, 2016 Time: 11 AM to 1 PM The Move – White Construction Group FREE EVENT! Register at: http://tinyurl.com/WW-Sept View Chamber Event Calendar at: Please join us for an informative presentation on “Skin Care at Altitude” and “Skin Cancer Prevention” with Kristie Borne from Asarch Dermatology Center.

This event is free, however registration is appreciated.

Business.CastleRock.org/Events

October 26, 2016 Time: 11:30 AM to 1 PM LOCATION: Danielle's Castle Pines 872 W Happy Canyon Road Castle Rock, Co 80108

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Thank You Chairman’s Circle Sponsors!

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The Chamber provides our business community with a proactive voice and advocate regarding governmental issues; and promotes economic interests, which contributes to the quality of life of Castle Rock.

The Horizon Luncheon series offers an opportunity to make connections and catch up with each other. Each luncheon features a different guest speaker to help keep you up-to-date on the local community, business hot topics, statewide information and much more.

Ballot Measures That Affect Your Business September 28, 2016

Sponsored By:

Time: 11:30 AM to 1 PM Plum Creek Golf Club Register at: http://tinyurl.com/HLS-Sept This month's speaker is Josh Penry, Former State Representative, Principal at EIS Solutions. Josh will be speaking on the ballot measures that affect your business.

Including Minimum Wage Increases, Raise The Bar & Amendment 69. $25 for members, $35 for non-members. Buffet lunch is included. Space is limited, register today.

Business.CastleRock.org/Events Do you have questions about…

•Starting

a business?

•Developing •Marketing

your business plan?

and sales planning?

•Accounting •Securing

Free Business Counseling For All

or tax advice?

financing?

Meet with an experienced business consultant, an expert on helping businesses grow and thrive.

“There have been several times in growing my business that I needed someone to work through difficult issues with me — most intensively in the start-up phase of course.

The counselor at the Chamber was so helpful and knowledgeable. I can’t believe this program is free and so easy to use.” ~Greg Boman, The Emporium

Local and confidential! Schedule your appointment at www.castlerock.org.

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The New Realities of Selling September 13, 2016 11 AM - 1 PM Castle Rock Chamber In today’s market, the ability to survive and thrive demands that people be flexible in rapidly changing conditions. During this fast-paced interactive 2 hour workshop, participants learn about the Sales Success Mindset, Relationship Selling, and Closing the Sale.

During the workshop, discussions will focus on how to recognize different communication styles, how to adapt your own so that people hear you and respond.

Participants will walk away with solid tools to improve relationships and close sales faster.

This class will be facilitated by Mary Ann Littler with Peak to Peak Business Strategies. Mary Ann, an accomplished Senior Executive with an extensive background in business – large, small, global and domestic – startup and mature, is the CEO of –Peak To Peak Business Strategies, LLC and is a certified coach with Focal Point Coaching. Her company specializes in Business Coaching using proven methodologies coupled with experiences from her vast career. Based in Denver, Colorado, Mary Ann serves the US and International countries offering clients ways to work smarter, not harder. Mary Ann is an executive coach, trainer and advisor backed by more than 35 years of executive leadership, international business development, operations, customer excellence, product management, team management and sales leadership.

Fees/Admission: Free to Chamber Members; $25.00 for Non-Members

NOTE: Lunch is not served at this event! But, feel free to bring your own.

Business.CastleRock.org/Events Employee Development for Success: Recruiting & Retaining Top Talent October 26, 2016 11 AM - 1 PM Castle Rock Chamber Join business expert Mike Tafoya, CEO of Portocol Business Strategies for this impactful workshop.

Great employees are the backbone of every great company. Individual employees and business teams bring sustainable performance and results for their departments and companies. High performing employees can impact the direction and success of any organization large or small. The key to success for most businesses depends on their ability to attract and retain top talent.

Recruiting and retaining top talent is an attitude and a process. Starting with defining the right roles and responsibilities to job postings and interviewing, these skills are strategic and essential for finding and identifying the right people for your business culture and for the job. Learn the essential elements for success in attracting and retaining top talent for your company.

Class highlights: Understanding the difference between ethics and role characteristics Keys to successful interviewing The magic of a great job description The difference between training, coaching and mentoring for peak performance Work through a series of workshop tools to help you develop the tools and skills to indemnify high performers and how to help them achieve peak performance.

Fees/Admission: Free to Chamber Members; $25.00 for Non-Members

NOTE: Lunch is not served at this event! But, feel free to bring your own.

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Business Assistance Google+ and Local Business Marketing

Sept 20, 2016 9:30 AM - 11 AM CR Chamber

Classes Taught by Dr. Michelle Post, PHD

Instagram for Business 101

October 18, 2016 9:30 AM - 11 AM CR Chamber Lessons Learned: * Optimize Your Profile * Create a Brand Story * Instagram Analytics * Top Tools and Apps

Lessons Learned: * Review of the New Google+ * Google My Business * Local Business With Google Fees/Admission: Free for Networking level and above $10 for Community Connection Members $25 for Future Members

Business.CastleRock.org/Events Voting Means Business, a Letter from our CEO continued from pg 2 VOTE YES—Amendment 72—The Raise the Bar, Protect Our Constitution--The Chamber APPROVES The Chamber approves to raising the threshold for Constitutional initiatives/ amendments to be put on the ballot and to be passed. This would require that any petition for a citizen-initiated constitutional amendment be signed by at least 2 percent of the registered electors in each of the 35 state Senate districts and would increase the number of votes required for passage from a simple majority to 55 percent of all votes cast.

The Chamber board of directors believes our state constitution should serve as a foundation for governance, similar to the US Constitution. Currently the state of Colorado requires the same initiative process to amend our Constitution at the ballot box as our state laws. This framework has made Colorado’s Constitution, among the most easily changed in the country. The result has led to a huge number of constitutional amendments that, are in direct conflict with one another.

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE BALLOT ISSUES? Make sure you register for the Chamber’s Horizon Luncheon on September 28. This month's speaker is Josh Penry, Former State House Representative, Principal at EIS Solutions. Josh will be speaking on the upcoming ballot measures that affect your 13 business. See advertisement on pg: 10.

Business Over Breakfast Thursday, Sep 8, 2016 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Business After Hours Wednesday, Sep 21, 2016 5 PM—7 PM

4700 Castleton Way Castle Rock, CO 80109

Held at the Chamber 420 Jerry Street Castle Rock, CO 80104

Business Over Breakfast Thursday, Oct 13, 2016 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Business After Hours Wednesday, Oct 19, 2016 5 PM—7 PM

More Info Coming Soon!

Alexander Building 2352 Meadows Blvd., Suite 225 Castle Rock, CO 80109 Biz Over Breakfast Fees/Admission: No charge for Chamber Members Guests must have an admittance pass.

RSVP with Alicia or an Ambassador.

Biz After Hour Fees/Admission: $10 for Community Connection, One Pass for Networking Level, and Free for Ascent Level & Above.

Guests must have a RSVP with Alicia or an Ambassador.

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Voting Means Business continued from pg 2

VOTE NO—Amendment 70—Increase of the minimum wage—The Chamber OPPOSES $12/hr.

Minimum Wage Amendment 70 The Chamber board of directors took action to oppose the $12/hr. minimum wage ballot initiative.

• The measure proposed to raise the minimum wage 90 cents on January 1, 2017 and ratchet up to $12 by January 2020.

• Economists’ estimates that 90,000 jobs will be lost if the measure passes.

• Those most affected will be younger workers who already have the highest unemployment rate in the state.

• A 44% increase in the compressed time frame of four years will force businesses to cut jobs to compensate for shifting expenditures.

• Colorado already has a constitutional amendment that mandates a higher rate than the national minimum wage and fluctuates annually based on the rate of inflation.

The current minimum wage in Colorado is $8.31 and the federal minimum wage is $7.25.

Advocates of increasing the minimum wage always point to a 1994 minimum wage study that determined that increasing the minimum wage does not lead to job losses; however, the main flaw of that study is that it looked at a short window of time prior to the implementation of a state’s wage increase and an even shorter time after the increase. In other words, it does reflect how the real world works. Most employers when faced with such a change take some time to sort out how to respond to a big policy change.

To really understand the impact, you have to look at what happens a year or two after such a change. When you do, it is clear that job loss is a very real consequence of increasing the minimum wages. A paper by two economists in 2013 documents that fact.

LEADS GROUPS LEADS PLUS! 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 11:30 am to 1 pm Location: The Fowl Line Alicia@CastleRock.org LEADS REFERRAL 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 11:30 am to 1 pm Location: Castle Cafe Sue@CastleRock.org THE BREAKFAST CLUB 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7:30 am to 9 am Location: Village Inn John@CastleRock.org IT’S NEW! CHAMBER ADDED A 4TH LEADS GROUP!!!

1st & 3rd Wednesday 1:30 pm to 3 pm Location: Castle Rock Chamber Angela@CastleRock.org Contact the Chamber at 303.688.4597 to learn more on joining a leads group. *Certain Restrictions apply.

Issues like the minimum wage reveal the general lack of understanding of basic economics.

If the price of something is increased significantly, fewer units will be sold. That goes for houses, tomatoes, widgets, and, yes, labor.

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE BALLOT ISSUES? Make sure you register for the Chamber’s Horizon Luncheon on September 28.

This month's speaker is Josh Penry, Former State House Representative, Principal at EIS Solutions.

Josh will be speaking on the upcoming ballot measures that affect your business.

See advertisement on pg. 10.

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Rock After Dark After Party Promotes Local Giving Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce and the Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF) will be combining music from the 80’s performed by Over the Castle and Finaleyes bands with local philanthropy at this year’s Colorado ArtFest Rock After Dark, After Party on Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 6:30-10:00 pm in downtown Castle Rock, Colorado.

This year’s Rock After Dark beneficiary DCCF supports local non-profits and individuals who give back to Douglas County. Reserved seating close to the stage, and general admission tickets will be available for purchase.

DCCF is committed to providing leadership and responsible stewardship of philanthropic resources to enhance the quality of life in Douglas County, Colorado. DCCF is a catalyst to connect donors, nonprofits and community leaders to strengthen the County through philanthropy. They do this by providing quality services to donors and innovative leadership on community issues.

Reserved seats are $35/each and General Admission is $25/each (bring your lawn chairs).

Reserve a table of 6 for only $180.

For more information and tickets for the ArtFest Rock After Dark Party, please visit www.CastleRockArtfest.com.

More information about Douglas County Community Foundation can be found at www.dccf.org.

The 27th Annual Colorado Artfest at Castle Rock, a two-day esteemed community art festival, highlights the talents of more than 170 exhibitors displaying a wide range of works from life-size sculptures, to photography, jewelry and so much more.

Enjoy continual live entertainment, strolling entertainers, the Artfest Store; and a silent auction. To tantalize your taste buds, there will be food and beverage vendors aplenty as well as an Imagination Zone for children. Adults Tickets $5/each, Seniors (60+) $3/ each, and children 16 & under are free. Military/First Responders Appreciation day is Sunday, Sept. 11th.

CASTLEROCKARTFEST.COM

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Ambassador of the MonthJulie Voorhees The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce honors Julie Voorhees as our July Ambassador of the Month.

The UPS Store

July Business of the Month The Castle Rock Chamber honors The UPS Store as our July Business of the Month recipient. They have been members of the chamber for nearly 17 years.

The UPS Store located at 200 S. Wilcox Street in Castle Rock, in the Philip S. Miller Library Center, is a local, independent, and family-owned business. They know you have a lot of choices to help meet your individual and business needs and they appreciate you choosing The UPS Store as your business center. They offer exceptional products and services, mailbox services, packaging and shipping services, freight services, international shipping, office supplies, and notary services.

Congratulations from the Castle Rock Chamber for being recognized as an outstanding business.

Don’t Miss the 27th Annual

Julie moved to Castle Rock 2 years ago to be closer to family. A Realtor with Keller Williams Action Realty, Julie joined the Chamber immediately to become an active member of the community she lives and works in. To pursue her passion for helping businesses thrive, she became a Chamber Ambassador about a year ago.

Julie enjoys mentoring new Chamber members, helping new and existing businesses utilize all that the Chamber has to offer and facilitating not only business to business connections, but consumer to business connections as well. She was recently appointed to the Chamber Board and was selected for the Leadership Douglas County Class of 2016-17. Julie has two daughters attending CU Boulder (Maddy, A Freshman and Becca, a Junior). In her spare time, she enjoys all that the Colorado outdoors has to offer and the fun Castle Rock events, from WineFest to ArtFest to all of the festivals and concerts downtown, at the Phillip S. Miller Park and all areas in between.

Congratulations from the Castle Rock Chamber. Thank You for your Outstanding Contributions!

Julie Voorhees

Sep 10 & 11

CastleRockArtfest.com

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Ribbon Cutting Celebrations

AerialWorks Castle Rock Rebekah Leach (303) 578-6456 1050 Topeka Way, Unit I Castle Rock, CO 80109 Category: Fitness/ Dance Instruction aerialworkscastlerock.com

Detailed Elegance Events Christina Klanderud (303) 478-3880 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Category: Event Management/Planning detailedelegance.net

KLG Consultants, LLC Ken Greenberg (877) 873-9299 ext. 700 8400 East Prentice Ave, Suite 1500 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Category: Executive Search klgconsultants.com 18

Ambassador of the MonthKevin McHugh The Castle Rock Chamber honors Kevin McHugh as our August Ambassador of the Month.

Dumb Friends League Buddy Center

August Business of the Month The Castle Rock Chamber honors the Dumb Friends League Buddy Center as our August Business of the Month Recipient.

They have been members for more than fourteen years. The mission of the Dumb Friends League Buddy Center is: “Working with our compassionate community, they will end pet homelessness and animal suffering.”

Located at 4556 Castleton Court, the 20,000-square-foot animal shelter provides adoptions, lost and found, pet intake, daily care, veterinary services and humane education, and can accommodate up to 5,000 homeless pets each year. Opened in 2002, the shelter was primarily funded by donors Debbie and Dob Bennett, who named it after their adopted dog, Buddy. Land for the shelter was donated by Douglas County. The shelter has 15 staff members, 238 active volunteers and an average 50 cats and 30 dogs onsite.

Adoption hours are Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with pet intake services available on an extended schedule. View more information about the Dumb Friends League at: www.ddfl.org/buddy-center.

Kevin McHugh – Kevin is a 17 year resident of Larkspur and a 31 year resident of Colorado.

In July 2016 he re-joined the Castle Rock Chamber with Footprints Floors. Kevin has been in the flooring industry, both commercial and residential, for many years, and joined the Chamber to expand his networking opportunities.

Kevin has been a member of the Chamber for the past 2+ years.

Enjoying all that the Chamber had to offer, Kevin decided to become an Ambassador, and just celebrated his 1st year Ambassador Anniversary. Now he enjoys meeting /mentoring new businesses, and attending/ volunteering at local events.

The proud father of the J-Boys, Joe 29 – Denver, Jake 26 – San Diego, Jarrett 22 – Denver, and James 13 – Home. Kevin enjoys all the outdoor activities Castle Rock has to offer, and frequents them with his sons as often as possible.

Congratulations from the Castle Rock Chamber. Thank You for your Outstanding Contributions!

Kevin McHugh

Congratulations from the Castle Rock Chamber for being recognized as an outstanding business.

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Ribbon Cutting Celebrations

Front Range HVAC, LLC Jeremy Adams (303) 942-1372 522 Wilcox St Castle Rock, CO 80104 Category: Contractors - HVAC Heating & Air Conditioning frontrangehvac.com

Service King Collision Repair Centers Jordan Dahlinger (303) 660-6550 1935 Liggett Rd. Castle Rock, CO 80109 Category: Automobile Repairs & Service serviceking.com 20

Get the current candidate list for November Town Council election The slate of candidates for November’s Town Council election has been set.

The following candidates have submitted petitions by the Aug. 29 deadline and are certified to be on the November ballot. They are listed in alphabetical order. The Town Clerk’s Office will do a later drawing to determine ballot order.

District 1 (portions of The Meadows) Tom Jeanette Jess Loban District 2 (Metzler Ranch, Diamond Ridge, Maher Ranch) None at this time District 4 (portions of Red Hawk, Downtown, and the Woodlands) Michael Angell Jason Bower Nick Lucey ** An additional candidate submitted a petition that did not have the required 25 valid signatures. State Statute allows candidates in that case to amend the petition and resubmit it. The candidate has until Sept. 6 to do so.

Meet the Town Council Candidate Forum October 7 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM The Move 202 6th Street

District 6 (Dawson Ridge, Plum Creek and Crystal Valley) Jimmy Graham George Teal For any district, potential write-in candidates can file an affidavit of intent to run by Oct. 7. After that deadline, if there is no write-in candidate filed for District 2, the next step is for Council to appoint someone to serve in that seat.

Sponsored By:

To find your election district, view a map at CRgov.com/elections.

In November 2015, Castle Rock voters decided to change the municipal election from April of even-numbered years to November of even-numbered years. Council terms are staggered, so Districts 1, 2, 4 and 6 are elected to four-year terms this year, and Districts 3, 5 and 7 will be elected to four-year terms in 2018.

This election will occur by mail along with the general election. Ballots are set to be mailed in mid-October, and the election will be coordinated by Douglas County. Those elected will be sworn in on Dec. 6.

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Creating Leaders Leadership Douglas County is pleased to announce the members of the Class of 2017, who will begin their journey with a kick-off retreat in September.

We congratulate those selected to participate!

Tom Timothy Linda Amy Bret Jaime Debbi Jeremy James L. Nick Meghan Christopher Elyse Alex Julia Paul Bob Michelle Susan Tara Julie Nathan John

Bailey Beals Black Blackwell Feldman Gotlieb Haynie Hirsch Jensen Lucey McCann McCarthy McNulty Mestdagh Mulhern Narduzzo Pasiczynuk Peck Trost Vargish Voorhees Woodrick

Adolfson & Peterson Construction City of Lone Tree Police Department Town of Larkspur Blackwell Communications LLC Charles Schwab & Co. Douglas County Libraries Castle Rock Senior Activity Center Douglas County Government/Assessor's Office Douglas County Sheriff's Office NickLucey.com Douglas County Government/Clerk & Recorder's Office

Castle Rock Fire Department Kaiser Permanente Town of Parker Sky Ridge Medical Center Catholic Charities Douglas County Libraries TMMC Property Management Modern Woodman Town of Castle Rock Keller Williams Realty Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce

The co-chairs for the Steering Committee this year are Erin Novotny (Castle Rock Police Department) and Amy Smith Cotsworth (Car Connections) who are both graduates of the class of 2015. They will guide recent graduates of the class of 2016 as they plan the monthly sessions for the incoming class.

If you would like to find out if LDC is for you, we invite you to join part or all of one of our program day and experience a day for yourself. Daylong classes meet throughout Douglas County on the first Wednesday of each month. For more information on the Leadership Douglas County program, please call Carrie Buchan at 720.440.3726, email info@leadershipdouglascounty.com or visit us on the web: LeadershipDouglasCounty.org. We couldn’t run this program without our sponsors:

Who We Are Leadership Douglas County is designed to bring diverse people together to enhance their experiences, perspectives and take their personal and professional leadership journey to the next level.

Founded by the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, and now entering its 18th year, LDC offers emerging and existing leaders in the county an experiential program to learn more about where they live and/or work, at a deeper level, in preparation for service to the community.

Applications for the 2016-2017 are now closed.

For more information, visit leadershipdouglascounty.org

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Sponsorship Opportunities Are Now Available, Contact Alica@CastleRock.org for info.

Go Ahead, Take Advantage of Your Member Benefits Enhance Your Business Listing, Get Noticed!

Have you logged into your membership account lately?

Recently the Chamber switched to a new Membership Management Software called Chamber Master. Thousands of other chambers use this robust system and we are very excited to bring this sophisticated option to our members.

All members now have the ability to post their own Press Releases as well as the option to post a HOT DEALS as part of our member 2 member discount program. And depending on your level, you may now have the ability to post and manage your own job listings.

Please take a moment to login to your account to review your information and to enhance your listing. http://business.castlerock.org/login/ For more Information please contact Sue Turner at the Chamber or email Sue@CastleRock.org.

Join Us for Member Orientation on the last Thursday of each month to learn how to use our Membership Management System!

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Chamber Anniversaries-September Company Name Douglas County Veterans Monument Founda-on Wellspring Community Lightning Mobile Cherry Creek Mortgage Chris-an Brothers Automo-ve Physiotherapy Associates Castle Rock Red Leaf Solu-ons, LLC Castle Rock Egg and I Bread in the Box Restore Home Health, LLC Castle Rock Modern Den-stry and Orthodon-cs Vista Vino Modern Grill Farmers Insurance & Financial Services - Paul Cederholm Ho & Leigh Holmes Shirley Law 212 Pizza Co. Chameleon Gymnas-cs Poppin Robin's Gourmet Snacks

Number of Years 5 5 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Chamber Anniversaries-October Company Name Mutual of Omaha - Brock Goodwin Haulaway Mywedding.com NavPoint Real Estate Group Emporium, The Raptors Athle-cs Ads On Magnets Cadellie's Home Pediatrics 5280 Terrain Mark S. Weston, Real Estate Consul-ng & Appraisal Castle Rock Natural Health A Bridge Between Chuck & Don's Pet Food & Supplies RockStar Fitness Waxing the City Legal Shield Black Feather Apartment Homes Peak To Peak Business Strategies, LLC Cafe Rio Mexican Grill

Number of Years 13 12 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 24

For more information: http://www.crgov.com/annexation

For more information: http://www.crgov.com/roads

For more information: http://www.crgov.com/legacywater

For more information: http://www.crgov.com/

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Chamber’s Membership Directory Statistics: July-August Total Page Hits: 61,028 Traffic Counts: Phone Calls—966, Walk ins—2,626 The Chamber Staff Works Hard To Assist Visitors and Guests Online & In Person at the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Center.

Contact Us Give us a call for more information about our services and programs.

303.688.4597 phone 303.688.2688 fax 420 Jerry Street Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 Email: Info@CastleRock.org Visit us on the web at: www.CastleRock.org www.VisitCastleRock.org www.CastleRockCulture.com

Chamber Programs Overview Affinity Programs: Are You Taking Advantage of our Money Saving Programs?

Office Depot Program: Members save approximately 15% to 25% annually on their office supplies! Call the Chamber at 303-688-4597 or email Angela@CastleRock.org. for details.

Comcast Business Class: Chamber members can save on internet Service and Voice service! For more info, contact Comcast Business Class at 303-720-8090.

Contact Alicia@castlerock.org for more information.

Ambassador Program The Ambassadors are an all-volunteer organization comprised of approximately 20 Chamber member firms who serve as the public relations and retention arm of the Chamber. Contact Alicia@castlerock.org for more information. eXcelerate Business Development Program Provides business owners and their employees with the resources used by best-in-class firms, thereby enhancing their competitiveness in the local, state and global marketplace. A group of dedicated business leaders who act as mentors and offer little to no cost business intelligence to both start-ups and established businesses in Castle Rock. Contact Judy@castlerock.org for more information.

Douglas County Business Alliance (DCBA) Is a united effort of the Castle Rock, Lone Tree, Parker and Highlands Ranch, South Metro Denver Chambers of Commerce , along with the Northwest Douglas and Castle Rock Economic Development Councils, to form a legislative coalition to lead and influence regional, state and federal policy, legislation and regulations. www.douglascountybusinessalliance.com for more info.

Government Interests Committee (GIC) Established to be a proactive voice and advocate for the business community regarding governmental issues; promoting economic interests which contribute to the quality of life of Castle Rock and facilitates communication between local government and the business community. ~DJ Tedesco, Castle Rock Bank Chairman, or Pam@CastleRock.org for more information.

Leadership Douglas County (LDC) LDC provides the opportunity for participants to broaden their knowledge of the community while enhancing their leadership skills.

Contact Carrie Buchan at info@leadershipdouglascounty.com or www.LeadershipDouglasCounty.com for more info.

Leads Groups The Chamber’s Leads Groups consists of business professionals that have the desire to strengthen their businesses by forming relationships with other Chamber members for the purpose of exchanging direct client referrals and leads. www.castlerock.org/ networking.htm or contact Sue@castlerock.org.