November 2013 Business Voice Newsletter

SERVING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY SINCE 1955•REPRESENTING 15,249 MEMBER EMPLOYEES•NOVEMBER 2013 VOL. 31, NUMBER 11

"Get Connected to the Region's Best Business Network"

this issue

CEO Focus P.2

Young Professionals Social P.3

Leadership Board Training P.6

November Business Trainings P.7

eXcelerate Business Program P.11

YEA! Update P.12

Regis ter Now, Early Bi rd Specials

for Heal thy Living Expo P.14

Free

Business

Consultations,

To Help Grow

Your Business.

Read more pg. 17

The Castle Rock “Lighting of the Star” has been a community

event shared by residents dating back to 1935.

The same spirit of volunteerism, generosity and love of tradition exists today as

Castle Rock businesses and residents prepare to celebrate Starlighting

downtown on November 23rd. This year’s celebration will again

include: carriage rides, hot chocolate, non profit booths, live

entertainment and of course Santa will be present for

photos and visits. Don’t forget to enjoy the Rink at the

Rock, an outdoor ice skating rink in downtown

Castle Rock as well. For a complete

list of Starlighting activities

from 2-7 pm, visit

www.CastleRockCulture.com

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CEO Focus

2013-2014 Board of Directors

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Mike Tafoya, Mike Tafoya, Mike Tafoya, Mike Tafoya, Estrada Strategies-DTC

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John Cona, John Cona, John Cona, John Cona, ACME Brick

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Aaron Barrick, Aaron Barrick, Aaron Barrick, Aaron Barrick, Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick, & Patoile P.C.

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Rand Clark, Rand Clark, Rand Clark, Rand Clark, Random Productions

Erik Erickson, Erik Erickson, Erik Erickson, Erik Erickson, WalMart Super Center

David FarnanDavid FarnanDavid FarnanDavid Farnan, Douglas County Libraries

Todd Folkenberg, Todd Folkenberg, Todd Folkenberg, Todd Folkenberg, Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus

Brooke Fox, Brooke Fox, Brooke Fox, Brooke Fox, Colorado Agricultura l Leadersh ip Foundation

Lisa Frizell, Lisa Frizell, Lisa Frizell, Lisa Frizell, Douglas County Assessors Office

Brock Goodwin, Brock Goodwin, Brock Goodwin, Brock Goodwin, Mutual of Omaha

Nadine Kirk, Nadine Kirk, Nadine Kirk, Nadine Kirk, RE/MAX Alliance

Brian Leugs, Brian Leugs, Brian Leugs, Brian Leugs, Business Communication Support

Elyse McNultyElyse McNultyElyse McNultyElyse McNulty, Kaiser Permanente

Jaye Thompson, Jaye Thompson, Jaye Thompson, Jaye Thompson, Northstar Bank Colorado

Linda Watson, Linda Watson, Linda Watson, Linda Watson, Sky Ridge Medical Center

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Mayor Paul Donahue, Mayor Paul Donahue, Mayor Paul Donahue, Mayor Paul Donahue, Town of Castle Rock

Frank Gray, Frank Gray, Frank Gray, Frank Gray, President/CEO, Castle Rock EDC

Sally Misare, Sally Misare, Sally Misare, Sally Misare, Town Clerk

Pam Ridler, CCE, Pam Ridler, CCE, Pam Ridler, CCE, Pam Ridler, CCE, President/CEO, Castle Rock Chamber

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Pam Ridler, CCE, Pam Ridler, CCE, Pam Ridler, CCE, Pam Ridler, CCE, President/CEO

[email protected]

Melissa Mares, Melissa Mares, Melissa Mares, Melissa Mares, Director of Communications

[email protected]

Wendy Krzeczowski, Wendy Krzeczowski, Wendy Krzeczowski, Wendy Krzeczowski, Event Manager

[email protected]

Tammy C ratty, Tammy C ratty, Tammy C ratty, Tammy C ratty, Office Administrator

[email protected]

Susan O’Malley, Susan O’Malley, Susan O’Malley, Susan O’Malley, Membership Account Executive

[email protected]

Sonia Waugh, Sonia Waugh, Sonia Waugh, Sonia Waugh, Receptionist

[email protected]

Expose Yourself in 2014

Let’s face it, when thinking about all

the different marketing and advertising

opportunities out there, it’s hard to figure out which will give you the most

for your money.

The Chamber’s Chairman Circle designation is reserved for a

limited number of active community leaders who take pride

in being identified as investors in all the Chamber programs, community events and activities conducted throughout the

year. Special, on-going recognition and additional benefits

are received in return.

This concept offers the opportunity for you to gain exposure in our community.

This is accomplished with a special feature which includes sponsorships that are available only to Chairman Circle businesses.

In addition to substantial recognition throughout the year, Chairman Circle spon-

sors receive special invitations, courtesy benefits and complementary tickets to specified events in addition to monthly recognition within our publications.

You’re invited to join the Chamber’s Elite Investment Group, be a part of this

prestigious group. Is the Chairman's Circle for you in 2014? Call me for more information at 303-688-4597.

Pam Ridler, CCE

CEO/President

Castle Rock Chamber

ANB Ba nk

Arapahoe Community College

Bonave nture

Bubbles Liquor World

CoWest Insurance Gr oup

Douglas County Librarie s

Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile , P.C.

gopixel desig n studi os, i nc.

Kaiser Per mane nte

MedVed Aut ople x Ca stle Rock

President Level

Premier Level

Executive Level

Entrepreneur Level

Mywedding. com

Mike Ward Infiniti

One Clear Choice Garage Doors

Plumbline Servi ces, I nc.

Random Productions

Renewal By Ander sen

Rocky Mountain PBS

Sam’s Cl ub

Wal-mart

Wells Fargo Ba nk

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Come network and grow as young professionals in a relaxed and fun envi ron-

ment. Whether you're an intern just starting your professional life, a teacher, en-trepreneur, an investment banker or climbing the corporate ladder, Douglas

County Young Professionals has something for you.

Maybe you are exploring your options , contemplating a career change, or even a

young professional looking to share your knowledge with others? You will meet

others like you at our events .

We are dedicated to advancing opportunities for young professionals across Douglas

County. DCYP members are interested in networking and socializing, bettering com-

munities they live in, fulfilling thei r personal motivations , at-

tracting and retaining young professionals in Douglas County.

Business Owners ...Send Your Employees , reach another

demographic that IS the Future of Douglas County!

This group is now forming, and you can be a part of i t!

Be A Sponsor, Host an event at your location! Gain Exposure & Connect with Young Professionals in Douglas County!

Calling All Young Professionals-2nd Social Event is November 21st

Que stions? Contact: G olde n Goodwi n or Aaryn Nielson

Call 720.3 75.4 636 or E mail: i nfo@D ouglasCountyYoungPr ofessionals. com

or Call Tammy or M elissa @t he Chamber 30 3.68 8.45 97

Gain exposure to w hat's going on in D ouglas County.

Build your busine ss netw ork with other young professi onals.

Young Professi onals Age s 21 -39

Don’t fit age re quire me nts???

Come anyway for the infor mation or

Send Your Employee s! Just Join Us!

Thursday, November 21st

6pm to 8pm

Hideaway Bar & Grill

600 Jerry Street

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November Calendar of Events

PRESIDENT’S LEVEL

Castle Rock Bank

Colorado Community Media

Sky Ridge Medical Center

EXECUTIVE LEVEL

Black Hills Energy

Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus

Douglas County Living Magazine

Intermountain Rural Electric Assoc.

ENTREPRENEUR LEVEL

Castle Rock Development Company

FirstBank-Douglas County

Northstar Bank Colorado

Patriot Enterprises

PREMIER LEVEL

ANB Bank

Arapahoe Community College

Bonaventure of Castle Rock

Bubbles Liquor World

CoWest Insurance Group

Douglas County Libraries

Folkestad,Fazekas,Barrick & Patoile PC

gopixel design studios, inc.

Kaiser Permanente

Medved Autoplex at Castle Rock

MyWedding.com

Mike Ward Infiniti

One Clear Choice Garage Doors

Plumbline Services Inc.

Random Productions

Renewal By Andersen

Rocky Mountain PBS

Sam’s Club

Wal-Mart

Wells Fargo Bank

Friday 1st Castle Rock Economic Partners (EDC)

@ 8:00 am

Monday 4th

Young Entrepreneurs Academy Class YEA! (Castle View High School )

@ 5:00 pm

Tuesday 5th

Free Business Consul tation (Chamber)

Wednesday 6th Leadership Douglas County (Wind

Crest Reti rement Village) @ 8:00 am

Business Training Series -

Team Building for Success (Castle Oaks Church) @ 9:30am

Leads Referral (Castle Cafe)

@ 11:30 am

Thursday 7th Ribbon Cutting (QR Storytelling)

@ 4:00 pm

Monday 11th

Young Entrepreneurs Academy Class

YEA! (Castle View High School ) @ 5:00 pm

Tuesday 12th


The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am

Leadership Training “Developing your

Non-Profit Board Ingredients for an

Extraordinary Leadership Team (Philip S. Miller Library) @ 11:00 am

Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am

Wednesday 13th

Ambassadors Exec. Committee

Meeting (Chamber) @ 10:30 am Ambassadors Meeting (Chamber)

@ 12:00 pm

Business after Hours

(Medved Autoplex) @ 5:00 pm

Thursday 14th

Ribbon Cutting (Cobbra Closets )

@ 12:00 pm

Ribbon Cutting “Fast Signs” (Chamber) @ 4:00 pm

Friday 15th

Castle Rock Economic Partners (EDC)

@ 8:00 am

Monday 18th Young Entrepreneurs Academy Class

YEA! (Castle View High School )

@ 5:00 pm

Starlighting Committee meeting (Chamber) @ 4:00 pm

Tuesday 19th


Thi rd Tech Tuesday “Social Media

Metrics & Measurements (Chamber) @ 9:00 am

Wednesday 20th

Leadership Douglas County Steering

Meeting (Chamber) 7:30 am Community Leadership (Chamber)

@ 11:30 am

Leads Referral (Castle Cafe)

@ 11:30 am Starlighting Volunteer Briefing

(Chamber) @ 4:00 pm

Thursday 21st

Board of Di rectors meeting (Chamber)

@ 11:30 Douglas County Community Founda-

tion (Chamber) @ 3:30 pm

Douglas County Young Professionals

Social (Hideaway) @ 6:00 pm

Saturday 23rd

78th Annual Castle Rock Starlighting

(Downtown Castle Rock) @ 2:00 pm

Monday 25th Castle Rock Economic Gardening

Meeting (Chamber) @ 11:30 am

Tuesday 26th


The Breakfast Club Leads (Village Inn) @ 7:30 am

Leads Plus (The Fowl Line) @ 11:30 am

Wednesday 27th

Business of the Month (Village Inn) @ 9:00 am

Thursday 28th-Happy Thanksgiving!

Chamber Closed

Friday 29th-Chamber Closed

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One Pass for Networking level, free to Ascent level and above.

$10 for Community Connection. All events are 5-7pm

GUESTS MUST PRE REGISTER. Contact Susan at 303-688-4597.

November 13th Medved

December 4th ANB Bank

January 15, 2014 Douglas/Elbert Task Force &

Castle Rock Bank

Business After Hours

Upcoming Networking Events

Business After Hours

Wednesday, Nov. 13th 5pm to 7pm

1506 S. Wilcox Street

Community Connection: $10 per person. One pass for Networking level,

Free for Ascent level & above. Guests/Non-members must have an admittance pass. Call

303.688.4597 or Contact [email protected] for info.

Dec. 12th 7:30am—9am

Castle Rock Adventist

Health Campus

2350 Meadows Blvd

Business Over Breakfast

Community Connection: $10 per person. 1 pass for Networking

level, free for Ascent level & above. Guests/Non-members

must have an admittance pass.

Douglas County Young Professionals Social

Thursday, Nov. 21st

6pm to 8pm

Hideaway Bar & Grill

600 Jerry Street

(See page 4 for details!)

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Join A Leads Group! Leads Plus! Leads Referral The Breakfast Club

2nd & 4th Tuesdays 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 2nd & 4th Tuesdays

Time:

11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Time:

11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Time:

7:30 am to 8:45 am

Location:

The Fowl Line

Location:

Castle Cafe

Location:

Village Inn

Contact:

Tammy Cratty

Contact:

Susan O’Malley

Contact:

Tammy Cratty

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

The policy for Chamber Leads is to have one representative per business per group. Chamber staff maintains a regularly updated

waiting list. Please contact the staff liaison from preferred group at 303-688-4597 to check availability.

Leadership Board Training Offered in November

DEVELOPING YOUR NON-PROFIT BOARD: Ingredients for an Extraordinary

Leadership Team

Tuesday, November 12, 2013 11am to 2:45pm

Philip S. Miller Library Cost: $49.00 (includes lunch)

Key components of the program will include:

• Winning Strategies for Success

• Importance of the Nominating Committee

• Traits of a Great Board Member

• Board Orientations

• Who Does What - Roles & Responsibilities

• Tips on Meeting Management

• Getting Your Leaders on the Same Page

Facilitator: Dave Kilby, WACE President/CEO

Presented By:

Purchase Tickets at

www.CastleRock.org

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November Business Trainings Offered

Through the partnership of the Cham-

ber, Town of Castle Rock, PS Miller

Library and the Senior Core of Retired

Executives (SCORE), we can help you

keep your business on course or suc-

cessfully help you launch a new ven-

ture by providing consultations with

industry experts.

Schedule appointments for a

business consultation with an

expert regarding the following:

• Business start-ups

• Developing a business plan

• Marketing and sales activities

• Accounting and tax issues

• Securing financing

• Business organization

• Managing business growth

• Business Boot Camp

• Access to Local Expertise

• Database & GIS Research

Call 303-688-4597 or sign up at:

www.CastleRockEG.com

How Does Your

Business Thrive?

RSVP: Receptionis [email protected] Free To Chamber Members

$10 for Future Members

Team Building For Success, Building a Communication Culture

By: Mike Tafoya Business Strategist and CEO Coach

Wednesday, November 6, 2013 (9:30am-1:00pm)

Castle Oaks Evangelical Church (826 Park St.)

Successful leaders and CEOs will almost always give their teams all

the credit for the success. Effective leaders know they cannot suc-ceed without a rock solid team, but most business owners struggle

to build effective and productive teams. Uncover the key building blocks needed to build a

dynamic and productive team.

In this workshop your will learn:

* How to improve company morale

* Effective communication and delegation methods

* To build functional workflow models

* Create buy-in from everyone on the team

Teamwork is the foundation of every growing and successful business. You cannot suc-ceed without the one a nother, so why not learn to leverage our greatest resource-our

people. Mike Tafoya will bring this ever changing topic of teamwork to life in this impact-

ful workshop. Come prepared to build your Team for Success.

Free Lunch Included:

RSVP at:

http://tinyurl.com/lz3hrlp

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This Holiday Season, Pledge to Shop Local & Support Our Community!

Artfest Prints, Ornaments, Coasters, Tiles & More!

Shopping in Castle Rock is important for several reasons. It helps local businesses succeed and strengthens the area economy. It also provides sales tax revenue to the Town, which is needed to provide core services like police/fire protection and road/park maintenance.

Did You Know? The Castle Rock Chamber offers many unique gift ideas, Stop by our Chamber Booth at the Starlighting event, Saturday, November 23rd to purchase Commemorative Starlighting Coasters & Ornaments or Visit our Chamber Office located at 420 Jerry Street in Downtown Castle Rock! Hours: M-F (9am to 5pm) Limited Supplies

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Member to Member

Discount Program

As part of your investment with

the Castle Rock Chamber of

Commerce, you are eligible to

participate in this program!

You may offer savings or i tems of

value that represent your business

and take advantage of those

offers from fellow members.

This is part of the Chamber’s on-

going efforts to help our members

save. By participating in this

program, you are furthering the

goal of s trengthening our local

economy .

View all the member to

m e m b e r d is co u n ts a t

www.CastleRock.org in the

Mem be rs Onl y secti on .

Contact Susan

by ca lling

303-688-4597

to participate.

The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce

recently announced its October recipient

for Business of the Month —

Crystal Valley Ranch.

Crystal Valley Ranch is a 1475 acre

Planned Development located at I-25 and

Crystal Valley Parkway, Castle Rock, Colo-

rado.

Contained within the PD are approvals

for 3475 units, three school sites,

neighborhood commercial and 400 acres

of open space. To date, there are ap-

proximately 500 occupied homes.

The town has completed construction of

the $2.5M Rhyolite regional park with

CVR which contains ball fields, shelter

house and play sculptures. Castle Rock is

also developing plans for the adjacent

125 acres historic butte named Mesa

Quarry Park. Offering great vistas, this

park contains walking, bike and moun-

tain bike trails and open space areas.

CVR is in the process of installing addi-

tional trails that will connect our

neighborhoods to the community facili-

ties.

CVR neighborhood recreation center is

now complete and open for use. It con-

tains an outdoor pool, community multi-

Michael Likens, Chair man of the Board, pr oudly prese nts the Busi ness of the Month

award to Gregg Br own a nd Na ncy Schield from Crystal Valley Ra nch.

Business of the Month-Crystal Valley Ranch

purpose room and fitness facilities.

A pedestrian bridge crossing Crystal

Valley Parkway is complete and open

for public use. In addition to the ob-

vious safety benefits, this structure

will create the sense of arrival that

will be a signature for all of CVR.

Crystal Valley Ranch Developer,

Gregg Brown, is honored to be recog-

nized as the Castle Rock Chamber’s

Business of the Month. They are

proud of their development and ex-

cited for the future of Crystal Valley

Ranch.

Congratulations from the Castle Rock

Chamber for being recognized as an

outstanding business.

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Business Years with the Chamber Air Academy Federal Credi t Union 24 Years

Columbine Ki tchen & Bath 24 Years

Pegasus Restaurant 24 Years

Perry Street Pediatrics 24 Years

Better Business Bureau 19 Years

Park Land Company 19 Years

UPS Store, The 14 Years

Wildli fe Experience, The 11 Years

developersDen 9 Years

Servpro of Castle Rock/Parker 9 Years

Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 6 Years

H&M Transmission & Automotive, LLC 6 Years

Video Conference Systems Integrators Inc. 6 Years

Castle Pines Electric 5 Years

WJ Bradley Mortgage Capi tal Corp 4 Years

Castle Rock Professional Fi refighters Local 4116 4 Years

Colorado Agricul tural Leadership Foundation 4 Years

New England Financial - Patrick Brannan 4 Years

Allstate Insurance - Mary MacDonald 3 Years

Es tate Sale, The 2 Years

Castle Rock Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2 Years

Essence Health & Fitness 2 Years

Dove Chocolate Discoveries By Cindy 1 Year

ETC Services, Inc. 1 Year

Golf Club at Bear Dance, The 1 Year

Project Recycle 1 Year

Smarterchaos.com,LLC 1 Year

Versatili ty - Marketing Essentials 1 Year

Chelsea Hutchison Foundation 1 Year

Cutting Edge Dance & Acro 1 Year

Fresh Ai re 1 Year

Robinson & Henry, PC 1 Year

Castle Rock Family Care 1 Year

Norkus Design Flooring Specialist 1 Year

Smith & Willis Heating & Air 1 Year

Douglas County Educational Foundation 1 Year

Interior Glass Design 1 Year

Home Depot, The 1 Year

Back 2 Health Chiropractic 1 Year

Clear Choice Windows 1 Year

Jack in the Box 1 Year

Transamerica Financial Advisors 1 Year

Fi restone Complete Auto Care 1 Year

Chamber Members Celebrating Anniversaries

Are You Taking Advantage?

AFFINITY PROGRAMS

CAN SAVE YOU MONEY!

Office Depot Program!

Members save approximately 15% to 25%

annually on their off ice supplies! To receive

your National Program Office Depot card,

please call Susan O’Malley at 303-688-4597

or email [email protected]

Comcast Business Class

available to Members!

Whatever the size of your company,

it needs to respond quickly to the needs of

customers, communicate reliably with

suppliers, and find smarter ways to

increase employee productivity. Chamber

members can save on internet Service and

Voice service!

For more information, contact

Mark Pendergast of Comcast Business Class

at 303-720-8090 or email

[email protected]

For More Information about these

programs visit www.CastleRock.org and

click on Affinity Programs Icon.

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RECOMMEND JOINING THE

CHAMBER! EARN CHAMBER CASH!

WHAT: Stewardship Program

WHY: Reduce Your Membership

Investment Cost

WHO: This program acknowledges

and awards Chamber members for

Stewardship of the Chamber in the

Castle Rock Community.

HOW: Steward Recognition: Your

name and the referred new Cham-

ber member will be spotlighted in

the Business Voice in STEWARDSHIP

RECOGNITION section.

To complete your referral go to

http://www.castlerock./org/pdf/

MemberReferralCard2012.pdf.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO

LEARN ABOUT ADVERTISING

OPPORTUNITIES, CALL SUSAN AT

THE CHAMBER 303-688-4597.

EBDP Registration, Now Open!

eXcelerate

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Accelerate growth. Promote excellence.

The Castle Rock Economic eXcelerate Business Development Program

(EBDP) is designed to lead and inspi re businesses to grow and prosper to

thei r highest potential . Every business whether they are in the early s tages of development or are deeply rooted and established enterprises

will benefi t from the concepts and systems taught in the program.

Our goal is to help participating businesses accelerate growth and pro-

mote excellence through proven business development and business plan-ning strategies and tactics .

Key elements of growth can be measured in many ways:

• Increased Revenues and Profits

• Added staff and Workforce

• Acquisition of Investment Capital

• Community Impact

Ultimately, these growth patterns depend on helping individual business leaders grow in the knowledge and ability to impact thei r own company.

eXcelerate Business Development Program will provide business owners with:

• Business training

• Peer group accountabili ty and

• Leader mentors

The goal for all participants is to establish and define their future growth

strategies, and create an implementation plan for the immediate future.

During the final session, the participating members will present thei r s tra-

tegic plan to a group of thei r peers and community leaders. They will re-ceive feedback and confirmation for each business to complete thei r fu-

ture business strategy. Participants and past years ’ graduates of the

(EBDP) will be recognized individually at the Castle Rock Chamber of Com-

merce annual Banquet. View more information about this new exci ting program at www.CastleRockEG.com. Register Now, Space is Limited:

www.castlerockchamber.webconnex.com/2013_2014CREG_Regis trations

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Gold S ponsors:

Silver Sponsors:

YEA! Takes Flight with Student Idea Generation

own and operate fully-formed and functioning businesses, which may be carried

on after their graduation from the program.

During their visit to SkyVenture Colorado (SVC), students learned about the com-

pany’s founders and business model. Independently owned and operated, SVC

has become one of the best training facilities in the world by focusing on staff

training and delivering great customer service. “It is ‘cool’ field trips, like this one

to SkyVenture, that makes YEA! the unique experience that it is. It takes experi-

ential, project-based learning to a whole new level!” said Buchan. “By engaging

in a hands-on approach to learning, our students were able to identify what it

takes to start a recreational/entertainment business, as they discovered the tre-

mendous amount of research, financial commitment and technical expertise that

is required before a business such as SkyVenture—or any business—can take

shape and, how important these considerations are when starting their own

businesses.”

The dream of human flight was a real-

ity for a number of young Castle Rock

entrepreneurs, as members of the

Castle Rock Young Entrepreneurs

Academy (YEA!™) were recently wel-

comed by SkyVenture Colorado

where they toured the Lone Tree fa-

cility and discovered how to “fly their

body” like skydivers do, during an

actual free fall at speeds over 120

mph. These participants are mem-

bers of a groundbreaking program

that teaches students from all walks

of life how to make a job,-not take a

job, by starting their own business. In

addition to lessons inside the class-

room, YEA! introduces them to all

types of areas of business through

field trips, guest lectures, pairing

them with business mentors, and

working with them through the

launch of their own real business.

Students from the Castle Rock Young

Entrepreneurs Academy, Class of

2014, began their yearlong program

at Castle View High School in Octo-

ber. YEA! kicks off this year with new

instructor, Randy Ridler, Business

Banking Relationship Manager,

Northstar Bank Colorado in Castle

Rock. The Castle rock Young Entre-

preneurs Academy is a yearlong pro-

gram that guides high school students

through launching their own real

business or social movement.

“Randy’s dedication to the commu-

nity and deep entrepreneurial knowl-

edge makes him a great role model

for YEA! students," says Carrie Bu-

chan, program manager. “Our goal is

to teach students how to develop the

type of entrepreneurial mindset that

Randy has taken with him throughout

his extremely successful and diverse

career."

Throughout the year students will

work in close cooperation with local

business leaders, community leaders

and educators who use their personal

Some students of the 2014 Castle Rock Young Entrepreneurs Academy gear up for

their flight!

About the Young Entrepreneurs Academy: YEA!’s direct m ission is t o help students e m-

brace their pa ssion, energy, creat ivity and talent s, launch a venture, and v iew entre preneursh ip

as synony mous with success and freedom . In 2008, YE A! spun-off” from the Un iversity of

Rochester, where it was formed in 2 004 with support from the Kau ffman Foundation, t o create

its own not- for- profit corporat ion, YE A! Inc., wh ich is currently launching site s in c olleges, un i-

versities and high schools across the c ountry to provide c om prehensiv e, excitin g entre preneur-

ship education, le adership development and innovation t rainin g to y outh, prov iding them with

skills they need to succeed in the 21st Century. For m ore in formation a bout the Y oung Entrepre-

neurs Academy, please v isit http: //cast leroc k.org/YE A.htm or www.yeausa .org OR contact Car-

rie Buchan at 720.440.372 6 or email clbuchan.co@gma il.c om.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

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Let us help you celebrate! Have you opened a new business, expanded

at your current location, relocated, or celebrating a milestone

anniversary?

Let the Castle Rock Chamber and the Ambassadors help you share the

good news!

A Ribbon Cutting ceremony is an important part of your overall

marketing and advertising plan and is a great way to kick off a grand

opening or relocation of a business.

Ribbon Cuttings, Celebrate Your Success

Ambassador of the Month-Betty Graf

Contact the Chamber to schedule your Ribbon

Cutting/Grand Opening Celebration.

Blue Spruce Animal Clinic

101 Briscoe Castle Rock, CO 80104

Jasmine Tom

808-391-6093

Animal Hospital

http://www.bluesprucea nimalclinic.com/

Betty moved to Castle Rock six years ago

and loves it here! She grew up in small

towns in Kansas and loves the fact that

Castle Rock has that same small town

feel. After living with her husband over-

seas for nine years , Betty was ready to

settle down and live a quieter life in

Colorado. Betty joined the chamber five

years ago and is in her fourth year as a

Chamber Ambassador. She finds being

an Ambassador a great fi t since she

loves meeting new people and developing relationships with

business owners. Betty has utilized the many Chamber network-

ing events such as the Leads referral groups to promote her

business with great success. For Betty, it’s a way for her to be

“plugged” into the business community. As a Chamber Ambas-

sador, Betty is a part of a professional group of people dedi-

cated to helping others grow their businesses. To her, i t’s what

life is about - i t’s about what she can do for others . Betty is the

head of her own marketing company through Reliv Interna-

tional. Reliv is a 25 year old food science company, committed

to making a difference in people’s lives. We all want to have

great health and feel amazing!! Through Reliv’s line of pat-

ented nutritional supplements that can become a reality! Reliv

offers people hope for a better quality of life. It’s really Nutri -

tion Made Simple!! As a reti red nurse, this is another perfect fit

for Betty! Betty and her husband, Harlan, recently built their

ranch and dream home and love having

their three grandkids out to the ranch.

They especially love spending time with

their five horses. It’s a pretty ideal life, if

Betty says so herself! Congratulations and

Thank You Betty, for all your hard work

supporting and promoting the Chamber!

Castle Rock Homebrew Supply

1043 Park St. Castle Rock, CO 80109-

Eric Seufert

303-660-2275

Retail

http://www.castlerockhomebrew.com/

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Saturday, February 8, 2014

8am to 3pm

Douglas County Events Center

Colorado's largest Expo focused on Living, Working and Playing in Colorado!

The Healthy Living Expo will

feature companies, health organizations and nonprof-

its that specialize in your

healthy lifestyle.

Enjoy vendor booths,

interactive, educational displays & demonstrations,

and ongoing entertain-

ment. The day starts off with the Freeze Your Buns

off 5k with an estimated 500 runners. Runners Register at

www.freezeyourbunsoff.com. Showcase your products and services to residents of Douglas County and surrounding areas... Admission is FREE

to the Public.

Register Now & Save Money!

Prices Increase

Nov. 30th!

• Meet Customers, build confidence with a face to face meeting!

• Network - meet and network your business with other Colorado professionals!

• Show Customers Your Best Work - The

Healthy Living Expo lets potential customers experience your work first hand - appeal to

their senses!

• Meet more Consumers in ONE day than any other advertising medium!

Be where the customers are...

Register Early & $ave!

>Single In Line 10'x10' Booth-

$185 (Chamber Members) $305 (Non Members)

> Single In Line Corner 10'x10' Booth-


> Double In Line 10'x10' Booth-


> Double In Line Corner 10'x10' Booth-


PRICES INCREASE ON NOV. 30th

www.COLORADOHEALTHYLIVINGEXPO.COM


Sponsorship Opportunities, Now Available! Email [email protected] or call the

Chamber at 303-688-4597.

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Beverage Sponsor Storage Sponsor

The Pepsi Bott ling Company

3801 Brighton B oulevard

Denver, CO 8021 6

Park Street /Jerry Stre et Storage

1500 N. Pa rk St reet Ca stle Roc k, CO

303.688.22 42

Welcome New Members

Cadellie's Home

Kelli Eagle (303) 465-0909

2608 Oak Vista Ct.

Castle Rock, CO 80104

Home Improvements

www.cadellies.com

Capital 8 Castle Court Apartments

Shari Kissee (303) 940-1220

3845 Tennyson St. Apt. 107

Denver, CO 80212

Apartments

Castle Rock Florist

Denise Fuller (303) 688-3310

318 4th St.


Florists

www.castlerockflorist.com

Faithful Plumbing Inc.

Kurt & Debbie Rietsch

(303) 945-6238

Plumbing - Contractors

Go Green Carpet Clean

Zachary Donahue (720) 961-4616

4068 Deer Vally Dr.


Carpet & Rug Cleaners

www.gogreencc.com

Greenway Dent Solutions

Heath Bleil (303) 952-7692

1015 Park St.


Autobody Repair

www.greenhail.com

Mommy's Club

Jim & Jeannie Young (303) 653-9199

Health & Wellness

www.mommysclub.com

Pediatrics 5280

Sarah Dacey, MD (720) 875-1550

2352 Meadows Blvd. Sui te 150


Physicians - Pediatrics

www.pediatrics5280.com

Prairie Hawk Dental

Aaron Goodman (720) 515-1801

3993 Limelight Ave. Sui te E


Dentists

www.phawkdental.com

Smallcakes

Heidi Hamilton (303) 519-8167

7600 E. Park Meadows Drive #1100

Lone Tree, CO 80124

Bakeries

www.smallcakescolorado.com

US Health Advisors

David Nelson (303) 358-5018

2851 S. Parker Rd. Sui te 432

Aurora , CO 80014

Insurance - Health

www.ushagent.com/davidnelson

800 New M emphis Ct

303.66 3.01 01

www.chilis. com

Restaurant of the Month

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Developing Leaders-Leadership Douglas County

October’s Class Topic: History and Open Space

Steering Committee Planners: Ann Curry, Marcos Cordova, Donna Martin. Class of 2013.

On October 2, the Leadership class began their day at the Highlands Ranch Mansion to learn about the history of Doug-

las County, followed by a trip south to Castle Rock, which in-cluded a tour of the abundant open space in the county. Per-

haps the greatest lesson learned was that great communities

don’t happen by chance, overnight, or by themselves, we cre-ate them by guiding change. (For more information on how

your business or group can receive a personalized tour of our

county’s rich resources, please call Jackie Sanderson at 303-660-7495.)

“I learned so much about Douglas County Open Space

that I never knew existed and some of the programs I wasn't

aware of. This was the reason I wanted to be a part of LDC.” -

Diane Spomer, Participant

“Great opportunity to see what Douglas County has to

offer the community.” – Marian, Participant

Join Us and Experience What LDC is All About!

The topic for November's Leadership Class is Health-

care and the day will be held, in its entirety, at Wind Crest Retirement Village, on November 6. To attend

the class as a Guest or Alumni, or for more informa-

tion on the Leadership Douglas County program, please contact Carrie at (720) 440-3726 or email

[email protected].

Leadership Douglas County would like to ac-

knowledge Presenters and Sponsors for the day: Highlands Ranch Mansion/Metro Districts, Wind Crest, CR Parks & Recreation, CR Chamber of Com-

merce, DC School District, King Soopers, Costco, Jason

Atwell, Shaun Boyd, Derald Hoffman, Irene Hubert, Adam Speirs and Jackie Sanderson.

Thanks to Patron Sponsors: City of Lone Tree, Doug-las County Government and BreakThroughs, Inc.;

Program Sponsors: Black Hills Energy, Cherokee

Ranch and Castle Foundation, Douglas County Librar-ies, FirstBank of Douglas County, Highlands Ranch

Metro Districts, South Metro Fire and Rescue Author-

ity, Town of Castle Rock, Wells Fargo Bank, and the Chambers of Commerce of Castle Rock, Castle Pines,

Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and Parker.

Thank you all

for your

generous support!

High lands Ranch Mansion

Jackie Sanderson talks t o LDC c lass in October a bout DC Open Space

Jason Atwe ll pre sents an enga ging and interactive Leadersh ip Skill on Public

Spea king

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Customized, Confidential Consultations to Help Your Business Grow

Business resources to keep you moving forward

M ARK E T RE S E ARC H - C O M P E T I T I VE A N A LY S I S - BU S I N E S S T O O LS - L O C AL E X P E RT S

Chamber Offers Free Business Consultations

Castle Rock Economic Ga rdeners (CREG) is a group of dedicated and experi-

enced business lea ders whose miss ion is to provide small businesses with

the resources used by best- in-class firms, thereby enhancing their competi-

tiveness in the local, s tate and global marketplaces. Our purpose is to help

Douglas County businesses flourish in today’s marketplace. Whether you’re

just s tarting out and need help turning an

idea into reality, or you’ve been estab-

lished for years and want to take your

business to the next level, we ca n show

you how to gain the knowledge, direc-

tion, and connections you need to culti-

vate a successful business.

H ow d oe s you r b us ine s s g row ? Is your business ready for that next step? Not sure about the next step? Not sure how to take it?

WE ARE HERE TO HELP!

A C C E S S T O L O C A L E X P E R T I S E

It is not possible to be an expert about every

aspect of running a business. The Chamber

can provide participants with referrals to

experts in such areas as financing, legal and

zoning.

D A TA B A S E & G I S R E S E A R C H

The program has access to industry leading

research databases and GIS information to

develop a custom growth plan. Databases

include Reference USA, Dodge Report, JJ

Hill.

W A N T M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N ?

Economic Gardening information and a pro-

gram application may be found at the Castle

Rock Economic Gardening website.

www.Cast leRockEG.org

SPE C IA L I ZE D C O UN SE L IN G

M ARKE T D AT ABASE SE ARCHES

BUSI NESS P LAN RE VIE W

BUSI NESS DE VE LO PM EN T T O OLS

C ONS T RU CT IO N RE P O RTS

EX PE RT RES OU RCE REF E RRALS

The concept of economic gardening

fosters entrepreneurial activity by pro-

viding the essential information, infra-

structure, and resources required for

successful business development and

growth. A ll services a nd information

are at little or no cost to both s tart-ups

and established businesses in Douglas

County, Colorado. Please take a few

moments to explore our website and

learn how the Castle Rock Economic

Gardeners can help your bus iness

grow.

PROG RA M SPO NS OR S:

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Members in the News

Local family receives trip to Disneyland

for Epilepsy Awareness Day-The Chelsea

Hutchison Foundation in Highlands

Ranch, Colorado, recently announced the

winners of an all-expense paid trips to

Disneyland for Epilepsy Awareness Day

on November 7th. Two families of chil-

dren with epilepsy won the trips, and one

of those families is from Windsor, Colo-

rado. Read more: http://

www.castlerock.org/news.htm

Siena at the Courtyard / The Hess Collec-

tion Special Event...sponsored by Bubbles

Liquor World is Thursday, November 7

from 5:30pm to 7:00 pm. Enjoy a sam-

pling of four perfect Thanksgiving wines

from the Hess Family Estates paired with

appetizers prepared by Siena at the

Courtyard. Space is limited, reservations

required. $30 pp plus tax/gratuity, call

303.688.2622 or email SienaGrape-

[email protected]

The 6th Annual Future for Families Gala

benefiting The Women's Crisis & Family

Outreach Center is Friday, November 8,

2013 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM at The

Inverness Hotel & Conference Center

(200 Inverness Drive W). Through the

Future for Families Gala, the WCFOC

hopes to unite this region in taking an

important step towards breaking the cy-

cle of violence. In an evening of dinner,

dancing, live and silent auctions, and live

entertainment, this event will offer atten-

dees an elegant, memorable, and enjoy-

able time. To inquire more about ticket

sales or corporate sponsorship please

visit www.twcfoc.org, contact Heather

Orr at [email protected], or call at 303-

688-1094. All proceeds from this event

will be directed to client services. Pur-

chase your ticket at https://

www.abcrsvp.com/twcfoc/

start_rsvp.php.

The 3rd Annual Holiday Bazaar hosted by

Castle View High School is Saturday, No-

vember 9th from 10am-4pm. Browse

beautiful items for Holiday Gift giving

from 70+ vendors.

The Douglas County Libraries invites you

to attend their foodie festival, Books,

Bites & Brews, that celebrates local cui-

sine and brews on November 9th from 4

pm to 9 pm at Cielo at Castle Pines. Pur-

chase tickets at: http://tinyurl.com/

pjzn654M

Employers Needed for Countywide 8th

Grade Career Fair-The Career Connect

8th Grade Expo is Wednesday, November

13, 2013 from 7:30am - 2:30pm at the

Douglas County Events Center in Castle

Rock. This one day event for all 4,800+

eighth grade students in the District to

experience meeting with businesses and

higher education representatives. Busi-

nesses are needed to hosts tables for this

event. More information here or to Regis-

ter online visit dcefcolorado.org.

Start your Thanksgiving Day on the right

or the left foot! By giving back to those

less fortunate in our community at the

9th Annual Turkey Rock Trot 5K Family

Friendly Fun Run/

Walk/Stroll-The

Douglas/Elbert Task

Force presents the

9th Annual Turkey

Rock Trot on Thurs-

day, November 28,

2013, a benefit of the

Task Force and Food

Bank! There are still

partnership opportunities available to

sponsor this family friendly, fun event

while marketing your business name to

the community, Visit their website at:

www.turkeyrocktrot.com but HURRY,

TIME IS RUNNING OUT…

Congratulations to Anthonette Klinker-

man, (Courtesy Bootcamp) for her out-

standing achievement. We are pleased to

announce that her children's book, Battle

of the Grandmas, is now officially an

award-winning children's book! She en-

tered the 2013 Reader's Favorite awards

contest back in May, and the book be-

came one of seven finalists in its cate-

gory, Children's-General. Shortly after,

her book won the Bronze Medal out of

151 other entrants! Anthonette is headed

to Miami in November to receive the

award. Copies of her book, Battle of the

Grandmas (Written by Anthonette

Klinkerman and illustrated by recent

DCSD graduate Justin Acquavella) are

available on www.Amazon.com, at ak-

linkerman.wix.com/battleofthegrandmas,

and all other internet book outlets.

The Castle Rock Historical Society ‘s CD

"A Castle Rock

Christmas" features

wonderful holiday

music and is now

available at the

Chamber. Pick yours

up today. CD's are

only $10 and proceeds benefit the Castle

Rock Historical Society.

ADOPT-A-FAMILY FOR THE HOLIDAYS-

Douglas County: Santa’s Sharing is the

holiday adopt-a-family program of the

Douglas/Elbert Task Force. The program

organizes sponsors for client families re-

siding in Douglas and Elbert Counties who

have shown ongoing need during these

continuing difficult times. Last year just

over 200 families were sponsored in one

of these ways. The need is greater every

year. Sponsors are accepted through De-

cember 6. For information and an appli-

cation to sponsor a family, go to

www.detaskforce.org or call the Task

Force at 303-688-1114.

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Town & County News and Events

Free Wildfire Mitigation Seminar for

homeowners and property owners on

Nov. 9-Are you a homeowner or prop-

erty owner in rural Douglas County or

one who lives near forested areas or on

large acreage? Please take advantage of

a free wildfire mitigation seminar hosted

by the Douglas County Conservation

District on Nov. 9, at the Franktown Fire-

house, from 9 a.m. until Noon. Registra-

tion begins at 8:30 a.m. This seminar will

present information on defensible space,

structural ignition, current, forest health

conditions, local fire mitigation, as well

as forest health projects and grant op-

portunities. To register RSVP by Nov. 7 at

303-688-3042 ext. 100 or email:

[email protected].

Proposed 2014 Budget continues focus

on priorities; property tax to remain

$40/year-Five major priorities continue

to drive the Town’s 2014 Budget as pro-

posed: securing long-term water, com-

pleting the North Meadows Extension,

providing outstanding public health and

safety services, creating jobs/expanding

the tax base and developing Philip S.

Miller Park. The proposed budget calls

for no tax increases of any kind. That

means that the owner of a $300,000

house still would only pay about $40, or

up to 2.29 percent of their total property

tax bill, to the Town in 2014 for the wide

range of services that it provides. Details

– including a four-page Budget in Brief

document – are available at

www.CRgov.com/2014budget.

Additional officers serving, protecting

Castle Rock-More police officers now

serve and protect the Town of Castle

Rock, following a swearing-in ceremony

last month.These nine officers swore

their oath and joined the Castle Rock

Police Department: Cody Brown, Daniel

Degennaro, Philip “Matt” McNairy,

Daniel Moffitt, John Silva, Robert Schus-

ter, Chad Stoneking, Kevin Sullivan and

Joseph “Buzz” Sutherland. In addition,

Officer Kevin McCann was promoted to

corporal. McCann has been with Castle

Rock Police for 10 years.

CDOT presents rail study findings to

public-The Colorado Department of

Transportation’s Division of Transit and

Rail is holding several open houses over

the next few weeks to present recom-

mendations to the public from the Inter-

regional Connectivity Study (ICS). Work

began on the ICS earlier this year. It

studied the area between Fort Collins

and Pueblo, including the Denver and

Colorado Springs metropolitan areas.

Station locations also were identified.

Read more: www.castlerock.org/

chamber_news9.htm

Construction to start on North Mead-

ows Extension-The Town and its part-

ners for years have been getting ready

for Castle Rock’s largest-ever roadway

project, the North Meadows Extension

from The Meadows to U.S. Highway 85

and Interstate 25. And all of this year,

we’ve been set to begin construction,

while awaiting some final approvals.

Now, we are excited to start building the

road, which is the Town’s No. 1 transpor-

tation priority. Town Council approved a

$2.36 million contract to start construc-

tion – an exciting milestone for the pro-

ject. A groundbreaking ceremony was

held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, near

the back parking lot at Castle View High

School, 5254 N. Meadows Drive. “We

are thrilled that the day is here that we

will see earth moving on this project,

after years of preparation and hard work

by many,” Mayor Paul Donahue said.

“This is truly a historic milestone for the

Town of Castle Rock.”

The work approved will ready the

ground and move utilities near the high

school to make way for an eventual

bridge over the BNSF Railway line in the

area. Another contract to complete all

parts of the project west of the East

Plum Creek is expected to be brought

forth by the year’s end. Read more:

www.castlerock.org/

chamber_news10.htm

Town pursues vision of Philip S. Miller

Park one step at a time-Castle Rock is an

active community, and, based on com-

munity feedback, the Town recognizes

the need for additional indoor recreation

space. That’s why a new 60,000-square-

foot fieldhouse remains a key compo-

nent of the first phase of the Town’s

largest park project ever – Philip S. Miller

Park. Over the past three months, Town

Council and Town staff have been re-

evaluating the scope of the first phase of

the park due to increased costs and con-

struction requirements. Following

groundbreaking in mid-May, engineers

discovered unforeseen soil conditions

that require a more extensive (and,

therefore, more expensive) foundation

for the fieldhouse and any other building

located at the park. At the same time,

the recovering economy is driving a re-

vived construction climate, in which

more projects are being built nation-

wide. The rules of supply and demand

apply, meaning less labor availability and

supply and, therefore, increased costs.

Read more: www.castlerock.org/

chamber_news2.htm

With a variety of unique features and

more than 230 acres of space, the park is

bound to be a regional draw. The park

will be fully built out over the next dec-

ade or more. Read more about The

Town's No. 1 park priority PSM Park at

http://www.crgov.com/psmpark

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Did You Know?

As part of your membership with the

Castle Rock Chamber, all members are

eligible to contribute to our Business

Voice Newsletter in the “Members in

the News” section. Submit all press

releases or company announcements

to newsletter Editor, Melissa Mares

at [email protected] by the 15th

of the month to be included in the

f o l lo wi ng mo n th’ s is sue .

Take advantage of this opportunity to

reach fellow chamber members.

*Some Restrictions apply.

Are you taking advantage of the Mem-

ber to Member Discount Program?

Visit the Members Only section to sign

up a nd view discounts at

www.CastleRock.org.

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TO ASSIST VISITORS & GUESTS

COMING INTO THE CHAMBER &

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Upcoming Signature Events

Castle Rock Starlighting-November 23, 2013—

The Castle Rock “Lighting of the Star” has been a community event shared

by residents dating back to 1935. The same spiri t of volunteerism, generos-

i ty and love of tradi tion exis ts today as Castle Rock businesses and residents

prepare to celebrate Starlighting downtown on November 23rd. This year’s

celebration will again include: carriage rides , hot chocolate, non profi t

booths , li ve entertainment and of course Santa will be present for photos

and visi ts. Don’t forget to enjoy the Rink at the Rock, an outdoor ice skating

rink in downtown Castle Rock as well. The Starlighting ceremony will begin

promptly at 5:00 pm and the lighting of the Star will be at approximately

5:30 pm. More info at www.CastleRockCulture.com

Save the date, Register Now for Early Bird Rates!

Colorado Healthy Living Expo-

February 8, 2014

DC EVENTS CENTER

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