“To accomplish great things, we must dream as well as act.”
― Anatole France
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This past weekend we hosted our 15th Annual Elkhorn Oktoberfest! It could not have been accomplished without the community support and participation that we encountered leading up to, and day of, said event! Many hours were spent planning and preparing. In our final week of preparation we joked about being on "Plan E", which was funny and antagonziing. One of Elkhorn Oktoberfest's longstanding committee members, Javan Wehmeier, mentioned wearing his If Plan A Fails t-shirt to remind us that Plan E is still very good!
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All the planning and preparation by staff and community volunteers kept us moving forward and working together to produce a safe, yet celebratory experience for all who attended. How did it go, you ask?...
RECAP: The day started crisp and cool with the promise of afternoon warmth and the slight mention of Mother Nature adding gale winds to the day's itinerary. She did. With gusts of 50mph winds, Plan E became Plan F, G and H depending on one's ability to endure the elements. Tables toppled, tents languished and eventually people went home. However amidst the turmoil, there was delight and laughter, shopping and eating, and dancing in the streets! It was a good day.
We are so grateful to all of our volunteers, craft and food vendors, band members, and Oktoberfest guests who made the choice to brave the weather man's forecast and take part in the days festivities. No matter the duration of your stay, we celebrate your commitment to the event and our community, and we THANK YOU!
Elkhorn Oktoberfest is over. And now we're left to pack away the days accoutrements and tally up the successes and challenges from a 24 hour period. This year's Oktoberfest was accomplished by maintaining a can-do attitude and fostering teamwork, which we'll carry through to 2021 planning. We discovered new ways of engaging our business community and streamlined several processes throughout. We tapped into ingenuity and owned problem solving. And in the end we gained wisdom and the reminder that what one cannot accomplish alone, can be done with many. This year's success came in the form of friendships, engagement, tenacity and empowerment! Turns out, "Plan E" wasn't so bad after all.
No matter what letter of "The Plan" you're on...just remember there are always more letters in the alphabet and an endless list of possibilities.
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Keep smiling, keep sanitizing, and stay safe!
The Elkhorn Chamber
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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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MULTI-CHAMBER VIRTUAL NETWORK SCRAMBLE!
NEXT SESSION: OCTOBER 22ND @ NOON!
SESSION QUESTION:
How has your business committed to being a positive member of the community and provided support and reassurance to businesses and customers alike to help carry out efforts towards the common good?
FINAL SESSION: NOVEMBER 5TH
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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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DRIVE-THRU TESTING
@OPEN ARMS CLINIC
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October 13 - 29th (*while supplies last)
TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Open Arms Free Clinic, Inc. team will conduct free, drive-thru COVID-19 regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.
Testing is open to all who live or work in Wisconsin, ages 5 and up. Testing will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis, with results expected within 5-7 days.
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. While you're decorating for Halloween, New Beginngings APFV is asking you to add one more color to your black and orange decor. They encourage you to change the outdoor light bulbs on your home to purple, which is the rallying color behind the movement to end domestic violence.
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CRUISE IN AND DYNO DAY @COUNTRYSIDE CLASSICS!
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OCTOBER 24TH, 2020!
The Cruise-In will occur between 11am and 3pm with Someplace Else and Stillwater Coffee providing food/beverages.
Enjoy live music from Whiskey Angel
ALL free to attend between 11a and 3p.
In addition, we are having a Dyno Day event that same day from 11am to 8pm. This is $60/car on the dyno...click below for more information
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TALES OF TERROR
@Young Auditorium (VIRTUAL)
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Be Afraid...Be Very Afraid! Master Storyteller Brings ‘Edgar Allan Poe’s Tales of Terror’ to Local Audiences Just In Time for Halloween!
Live Streaming Performance -
October 21st - 7:00pm -
$10 Per HOUSEHOLD
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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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COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
SPONSORED BY WCHRA
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NOVEMBER 18TH: 2PM-7PM
NEW Location: Associated Bank Community Room,
10 N. Lincoln Street, Elkhorn
To help manage social distancing, we are strongly recommending all donors schedule an appointment. Walk-ins will be seen as group size allows. The COVID-19 Antibody Test will be performed on all blood donations as part of our standard testing.
All donors will receive a light meal and entry to win various raffle items, courtesy of Walworth County Human Resource Association!
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We are excited to report that several of the grant programs targeting the tourism industry announced last week are now accepting applications. These grants, funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) and administered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), will help Wisconsin’s small businesses and venues that serve as cultural catalysts in communities across the state. |
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APPOINTMENT ONLY ACCESS
@ ASSOCIATED BANK
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Given the continuing and record-setting rise in COVID-19 cases across the state, we have decided to move to by-appointment-only access at most of our branch lobbies in Wisconsin,
effective Tuesday, October 20.
Many of our locations are supported by drive-thrus, which will remain available during regular hours and offer a wide range of banking services. We also continue to operate all ATMs and night deposit boxes.
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EVERY DOOR DIRECTS
@MINUTEMAN PRESS
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2,500 POST CARDS FOR $.39 EACH!
Full Color, 2-Sided, 5.75 x 11.25. Other quantities available. Good on new orders only. Tax additional. Mention sale when ordering. Expires 10/31/2020.
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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!
NOMINATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 23RD
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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UNDERSTANDING INVESTMENTS DURING ELECTIONS |
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Wondering about the impact this upcoming election could have on your investments? Join Sierra Financial Services for a Webinar event Wednesday, October 28th at 5:30 PM
“A Guide to Investing During an Election Year” Featuring Guest Speaker Eric Snively, Senior Vice President of Capital Group, home of American Funds.
RSVP by following the link below or
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Please save the date for the 18th Annual Virtual Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Update, hosted by the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute on Friday, November 6, 2020. (There is no cost for this virtual event) |
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MEDICARE MADE SIMPLE
SIERRA FINANCIAL
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VIRTUAL LEARNING SESSIONS!
OCTOBER 19, 26, & 27 6PM-7PM
Learn about the differences between Medicare supplement, Medicare Advantage, and Part D drug plans along with the rules for enrollment.
Jim Pfeil
Independent Financial Advisor
Phone: 262-723-3981
Mobile: 262-903-4626
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Preventing Infection with
Good Hand Hygiene
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No place can be completely free of germs – even hospitals and other health care settings. But you can partner with your caregivers and take steps to lessen the presence of germs. Hand hygiene plays a major role in preventing the spread of diseases.
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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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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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