Brick-and-mortar retailers can compete against Amazon, but only if they play it smart. First, be really good with a narrow range of merchandise. Specialty stores match up better against stores carrying a wide range of goods that they don’t specialize in, which is why department stores struggle. In fact, some [...]

Determine your competitive advantage by getting it straight from the mouths of happy customers. CONSTANTLY SEEKING FEEDBACK from your customers is a great way to learn how to market your business more effectively. If you’ve never done this before, do it immediately as it is one of the best ways to discover [...]

As traditional retail stores close and vacancies mount, landlords across the country appear newly receptive to leases as short as a week, eschewing the typical 10-year time frame, even in locations that once shunned limited stays. The upswing in pop-up stores, as the short-term placements are called, is playing out [...]

Welcome to Castle Rock! With a reputation for home town hospitality, this charming community has received recognition by numerous national publications as one of the best towns to live, work and play. The Town of Castle Rock is the county seat of Douglas County, Colorado, United States and is named after [...]

Top of the Rock Community Events Castle Rock is a Colorado community abundant with public, performing and cultural events which ignite creativity and inspire conversation. Our residents' enormous commitment to the arts can only be reviled by their passion and dedication to preserving quality of life by promoting healthy and [...]

Influencing & Leading Legislation for Positive Outcome Castle Rock Chamber Represents Business with Government The Castle Rock Chamber continues to join forces with other business interests in Douglas County to ensure that our collective voice is heard as lawmakers convene at the state house.  To learn more and get involved, [...]