“Our true nature is reflected in how we respond when someone around us succeeds. We have two choices:
to laud them with praise or to load them with criticism.
The focus of our heart determines our response.”
― Jeremy Gove
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Blow up the balloons, pop the champagne, it's time to celebrate!
Look at all the opportunity set before you to laud your fellow business man or woman with praise! Coolest Things Made In Wisconsin, Top Work Place, and The Best Of Walworth County all have the same thing in common:
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Let me offer up my congratulations [insert slow clap] to each business nominated for "Best Of Walworth County" and product nominated for "Coolest Thing"! How cool to see excellence throughout Wisconsin and closer to home here in Walworth County. For businesses with 50+ employees there is still time to log your nomination and start the process for Top Work Place. Hooray!
Take the time to notice those that surround you. Voting (in a contest) for a family member, friend or favorite local business is one way to show your support. I think it's terrific! But don't stop there. Not everyone you know is nominated for contests or bragging rights. Honor them by finding their good and letting them know you see them. You see their effort. You see them working harder to build and grow. Maybe they are working harder to merely survive. No matter what, a kind word or genuine accolade has significance and is worth sharing.
So bring out your balloons and the confetti and the parade of acclamations and spread it out like jelly on toast: all over! Have fun and encourage others to do the same so we may be united and empowered to be our best.
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Keep smiling, keep sanitizing, and stay safe!
The Elkhorn Chamber
submitted by Kate Abbe
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REMINDER:
The Elkhorn Chamber and it's staff continue to provide weekly
e-blasts for all of our newsletter subscribers and chamber partners. If you have business updates or events to share please send to Kate Abbe at kate@elkhornchamber.com. Let us help you continue to grow and engage with the Elkhorn community and surrounding areas!
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If you or a business you know are in need of assistance please reach out |
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EASD: REOPENING OUR SCHOOLS! |
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The Elkhorn Area School District (EASD) is preparing for a traditional, in-class return on September 8,2020. Health conditions within our community as well as local or state directives may require us to change or modify our initial plans, so flexibility and understanding will be needed as we navigate these unprecedented times.
Three different instructional models have been planned for students.
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STARTING SEPTEMBER 24TH!
FOUR SESSIONS: 9/24, 10/8, 10/22, & 11/5
MULTI-CHAMBER VIRTUAL NETWORK SCRAMBLE!
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Sign up for our Multi-Chamber Virtual Network Scramble! This event is hosted by our 10 surrounding Chamber of Commerce's. The goal of this event is to offer our business communities an opportunity to learn from others during these unprecedented times. Share challenges and advice with peers and business leaders in local and surrounding communities.
Groups of 8 will be given...
ONE HOUR. ONE QUESTION.
5 MINUTE RESPONSE TIME
20 MINUTE GROUP TALK
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CONGRATS, RYAN DAEHN!
EACC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
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Ryan will be pursuing a culinary career at The Culinary Institute of America. We wish you the best, Ryan!
EACC Scholarship is granted to a EASD student (including options program/home school) in the amount of $500. Student must be attending a technical college or accredited program preferably in a tourism related field, i.e. Culinary, Hospitality, Non-Profit Management, Turf Management, etc. Student must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Grant recipient is chosen by the EACCTC Board of Directors.
Funding of scholarship is raised via Annual Chamber Golf Outing.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
FLEA MARKET PARKING
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September 27th marks the final Elkhorn Antique Flea Market for 2020! The Elkhorn Chamber is looking for 6 volunteers who can help park cars from 6am-9am on 9/27!
Great opportunity for kids seeking volunteer hours!
Minimum of 3 Adult volunteers needed.
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ELKHORN OKTOBERFEST IS COMING!!!
OCTOBER 17TH
9AM-5PM
LIVE MUSIC, AUTHENTIC CUISINE, ANNUAL CAR SHOW & 5K, PLUS NEW ALL-AROUND TOWN BEER/WINE TASTINGS
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Looking for a great way to engage with new prospects and clients? Sign-up today to be a Food Vendor or Craft/Commercial Vendor at Elkhorn Oktoberfest!
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Elkhorn Oktoberfest continues to grow each year, inviting visitors from WI and IL to participate in our one-day festival. This provides a great opportunity for you to not only support the community and this great event, but to also promote your business. We invite you to review the sponsorship levels attached below, and become a part of our event this year.
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The 3rd Congressional District Primary Debates have now been completed and are available to view online. These were organized by Wisconsin Public Radio, with video streaming provided under a partnership with the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce and WIN Technology's Perigon System.
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Republican Debate
Recorded Friday, July 31
Jessi Ebben of Eau Claire
Derrick Van Orden of Hager City
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Democratic Debate
Recorded Thursday, August 6
Ron Kind of La Crosse (Incumbent)
Dr. Mark Neumann of La Crosse
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VOTING NOW OPEN
COOLEST THING MADE IN WI!
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The 2020 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin competition has officially kicked off! We have nearly 150 nominees from all across Wisconsin. Voting will be open through 5pm on Sunday, Sept. 20 and you can vote once per day!
Last year, we had nearly 250,000 total votes cast – so make sure you are doing everything you can to get out the vote for your favorite product.
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DONATE YOUR CHANGE:
CHANGE LIVES @ UWWC
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SEPTEMBER 14TH - 19TH
Stop in at any of the 14 banks listed below and donate your spare change to the United Way of Walworth County. 100% of your money will go to over 40 local nonprofit agencies, improving life in Walworth County for everyone.
The change collected will also circulate in Walworth County helping local businesses impacted by the coin shortage.
United we fight. United we win.
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DRIVE-THRU JOB FAIR!
DON'T STOP RECRUITING!!
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The pandemic has changed recruiting but the workforce system is still here to help you find the talent that you need!
We’re hosting a drive thru job fair September 17, 2020 as part of a statewide, unified approach to let job seekers know that there is still opportunity available in their local area!
There is No Cost to employers, and nothing to do, other than provide us with a flier!
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COMMUNITY SHRED DAY
@ EDUCATORS CREDIT UNION
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9AM - NOON on SEPTEMBER 19TH!
All are welcome to bring their outdated confidential and personal records to Elkhorn's Educators Credit Union: 611 E Geneva St
No restrictions: All are welcome to shred!
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DROP BY & DROP OFF @
The Elkhorn Chamber Office!
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DROP OFF MON, WED, FRI
FROM 9A-12PM till October 1st!
Boys & Girls Club of Walworth County AND Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County are excited to announce our Back2School Campaign to raise $100,000 and support 1,500 local youth. Although school as we know it has changed, Boys & Girls Clubs are here to do whatever it takes to ensure all kids have equal access to resources and an inclusive environment.
Whether it’s virtual or in-person, Boys & Girls Clubs meet kids where they are to support social-emotional development, physical and mental wellness as well as mitigate learning loss so they can have a great future.
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CHIP IN FORE KIDS & FAMILIES!
TREEHOUSE GOLF OUTING
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In an effort to give back to the community, the Tree House Child and Family Center (Tree House) will host a “Chip in fore Kids and Families” golf outing on
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020
at Evergreen Golf Course in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. A portion of the proceeds will go to purchase holiday meals for local families who are struggling.
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PIANO FONDUE
@ YOUNG AUDITORIUM
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Two Musicians + Two Pianos + One Interactive Livestream = One Hilarious Night of Musical Comedy!!
Young Auditorium presents an evening of laughter and great music when
PIANO FONDUE kicks off the 2020 Digital Fall Season on
Friday, September 25th at 7:00pm.
Purchasing a virtual ticket for this
LIVE concert gives your household exclusive access to the improvisational rock-and-roll stylings of some of the
region’s most popular piano performers.
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OUTDOOR HARVEST FAIR
@ MILLARD COMMUNITY CHURCH
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September 26 - 9am to 2pm
RAIN OR SHINE
Find produce, crafts, baked goods, and rummage!
VENDORS NEEDED:
To reserve a space call Carol @
262-728-6088
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6 FEET TRICK OR TREAT!
@SUNSET PARK HILL PATH
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Wear your costume and bring a flashlight
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30TH from 5PM-7PM
Fun "Trick Stations" using creative delivery methods from 6 feet away will be spaced throughout Sunset Park!
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ARE YOU A TOP WORK PLACE? |
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The Top Workplaces program exists as an opportunity for our local businesses to shine!
Qualifying is easy and open to all businesses with 50+ employees in Southeastern Wisconsin. All eligible organizations that submit will enter the employee survey process and based on the results have the chance to be named a Top Workplace within the small, medium, and large business categories.
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RE-GRAND OPENING @ ELKHORN RV |
SEPTEMBER 23 - 26, 2020
Come visit 9 Deere Rd, Elkhorn, WI
**Free Food, Fun for the kids, and giveaways**
BBQ / Grill out 9/23 & 9/24
Food trucks 9/25 & 9/26
Large jump house and corn hole for kids of all ages! Hosting a live Radio Broadcast (Lake 96.1 - Lake Geneva, WI radio station) from the event on Saturday from 11AM to 1PM.
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A SUCCESSFUL SOIREE
@OLD WORLD WISCONSIN
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Through generous monetary gifts from supporters, Old World Foundation raised just over $28,000 for children’s programming at Old World Wisconsin. The Old World Foundation Board of Trustees made the difficult decision to offer this 2nd annual fundraiser as a virtual event this year, due to the health and safety concerns surrounding COVID-19.
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UWWC - ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE TEAM!
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The United Way of Walworth County began its fiscal year on August 1 st with the election of a new Executive Committee.
Board positions are three-year terms, and members may serve two consecutive terms.
“Our Board Members give their time and talents freely to the United Way year-round,
fully believing in the mission of helping others and bettering the communities they live
in,” said Tammy Dunn, Executive Director of the United Way of Walworth County. “I
couldn’t be more grateful to work with this compassionate and committed group.”
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5-Star Rated
First National Bank and Trust:
Thriving in the Face of Adversity
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BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, has announced that First National Bank and Trust (FNBT), Beloit, Wisconsin has been awarded its highest (5-Star) rating for financial strength and stability. That means that, even in the current climate, FNBT is able to excel in such areas as capital adequacy, profitability and asset quality. Earning and maintaining recommendation (5-Stars or 4-Stars) for 75 consecutive quarters, especially in this environment, makes its accomplishment even more impressive.
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News, Fake News, & Spin:
Deciding Who to Trust in an Age of Disinformation
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Tuesday, October 13th at 6:30pm.
In our modern world of instant communication and easy-to-access information, it’s important to constantly evaluate the news you hear...especially during a major election! Please join us online as Michael Edmonds, professor, author, and retired librarian as he examines bias, propaganda, fake news, and filter bubbles...and how to recognize and challenge them.
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BE A HOST IN SEPTEMBER
WITH L'BRI
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Schedule a one-on-one consult or invite your friends for an online or zoom party this September! Along with your monthly hostess gift, you can earn $100-$400 of free L’BRI and 1-4 half-price items! Any NEW hostesses also receive a special gift from Kristy!
Contact Kristy Lauzon HERE to schedule your zoom party today!
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MAKE AN IMPRESSION
W/ MINUTEMAN PRESS
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Stock up on your promotional products SAVE 20% by using PROMO CODE: BTS20
Offer ends 9/30/20
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DEMENTIA CARE
BUILDING BLOCKS
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FREE ONLINE WEBINARS - FALL 2020
Registration is limited, so sign up today!
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How to Manage your Online Reputation |
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 @ 9AM
Your online presence is the first impression of your business to new and prospective customers. It is crucial that you manage your online reputation to ensure that your business is making that first impression a great one, leading to new business opportunities. But how? Why? Who has the time? Join us to learn more:
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FIRST STEPS TO MANAGING YOUR DIABETES AT HOME |
Diabetes means that your blood sugar or blood
glucose is too high. If your body doesn’t make
enough insulin, or if the insulin doesn’t work the
way it should, glucose can’t get into your cells.
Instead, glucose stays in your blood.
There is no cure, but there are a number of ways
to help control diabetes. Healthy eating, exercise,
losing weight and prescribed medication can help
you lead a longer life with fewer health problems.
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JOIN THE L'BRI TEAM!
GREAT PRODUCTS,
GREAT FUN &
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY
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Join my team and work from home to add an extra stream of income to your budget.
I am looking for people who are interested in working with me to share L’BRI’s aloe-based products with those near and far!
No sales quotas. Simply enjoy the discounts or share with friends and family.
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WELCOME AMBASSADOR
VISIT Lake Geneva
Welcome Center
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VISIT Lake Geneva is seeing a passionate
Lake Geneva area ambassador to fill a position at the downtown Welcome Center located on Wrigley Drive across from the Riviera.
Summer Hours: Approx. 16-24 weekly. Winter Hours: Approx. 8-12 weekly.
262-248-1349.
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ODLING PLUMBING IS HIRING! |
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THRIVENT FINANCIAL
WE ARE GROWING!
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Know someone like a coach, pastor or teacher who is energized by helping people reach their goals? What about someone who’s motivated to run their own business or wants to make an impact in their communities?
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Walworth County COVID-19 Phased Guidance |
This document provides broad guidance for recovery from COVID-19 in our community. Walworth County encourages organizations and individuals to consider this guidance and apply it where able. Organizations should feel empowered to implement solutions that best meet their needs and should develop plans to adjust practices in the event of another rise in COVID-19 cases.
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MUNICIPAL COVID-19 UPDATE |
In this week's edition you will find the latest COVID 19 updates, information on how we’re preparing for the upcoming flu season, and details on how we have proactively taken measures to ensure access to vaccinations for both our team members and communities. I encourage everyone to contact your own physician or visit the Advocate Aurora Health Flu Shot webpage for more information about how to get your vaccination this year.
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Reminder: Available Small Business Relief Options |
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