“And all at once, summer collapsed into fall.”
-Oscar Wilde
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Welcome back, Autumn!
Did you know that trees turn colors because they stop producing chlorophyll which causes the green to fade and the colorful season to commence? Yeah me neither, thank you Google. Let's ponder how responses to change differ. Here's a tree, slowing down the work load and getting ready for it's winter sleep. While a cute cuddly bear is ramping up production and eating everything [my dream diet] to prepare for the Wisconsin winters. And don't forget those spunky squirrels left to stock pile supplies so they have longevity through the lean winter months. If you were to offer a moment of reflection, you may sense the gravity of this season. It's so much more than pumpkin carving and raking leaves: it's about preparation.
Being prepared typically requires an understanding of what's to come. Mother Nature has a pre-determined pattern to seasons of change. However, as a community and as a country, we are left to manage much more than leaves changing or a fresh blanket of snow. My apologies about the S word...
In the midst of COVID season, we are left to navigate change that carries unknown variables and timetables. We are asked to be patient as questions loom overhead. We battle a barrage of divisive topics and commentary daily all linked to the construct of change. Anyone else feeling a little envious of the trees right now? Me too. But here is where our paths realign with the timber world. Trees survive the rigorous changing of seasons because they have deep roots that provide stability and nourishment when the outer climate is harsh. We have roots too. Ground yourself with the reminder of people and habits that keep you strong. Lean into them as the seasons shift and you experience new environments.
One way the chamber is leaning into experience is by inviting you and other business leaders into a conversation about change. September 24th @ Noon, marks the kick-off of a 4 week session that will replace our Multi-Chamber Network Scramble and drive conversations related to conquering change.
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GROUPS OF 8 WILL HAVE...
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Information learned is one more way to be prepared and deepen your roots. The reality of change is that it forces cessation, exploration and growth. It forces you to streamline process and structure. It forces you to attract and build up teams. It forces you think outside the box. Change invites a choice: be a tree and slow down for a period of reflection, be the bear and leverage consumer driven-business while it's in front of you or be the squirrel and stock pile the commodity of knowledge. The choice is yours*.
*Animals and plant life NOT mentioned in this entry also pose viable options for who you are and the choices you will make. Do not be compelled to prevail as a tree, bear or squirrel. Other options do exist and we encourage you to define what that may be.
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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CONRATULATIONS EAHS
LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNER!
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Each year at NC3’s Annual Leadership Summit, awards are presented to top-performing institutions in the NC3 Network. This year’s Leadership Award Winners were announced to attendees during the second day of the Annual Leadership Summit on July 9, 2020.
Elkhorn Area High School from Elkhorn, Wisconsin joined the NC3 Network in 2017 and has nearly DOUBLED its number of issued certifications each year.
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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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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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WELCOME,
ELKHORN KWIK STX!
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The Elkhorn KWIK STX Lacrosse club is a non-profit youth sports organization that provides organized lacrosse opportunities for boys and girls from the ages 5-14
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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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Round of 16
Voting – Sept. 22-27
ONE VOTE PER DAY!
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You can vote in each matchup! Simply select the product you think is the Coolest, and click “Vote Now!”
You can vote once per day, so please come back tomorrow to get your favorite products into the Top 8!
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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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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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CUSTOMER APPRECIATION
@LITTLE MISS SWEET PEAS
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Saturday September 26,2020
10AM till 3PM
Live music by Dr. KEN Schenk
Andy will be grilling summer specialties.
This will most likely be our last weekend open for the 2020 season.
Stop by for something to eat and drink, check out our special pricing on Mums, Pumpkins, Gords and Squash.
Thank you to all our Customers for shopping local at Little Miss Sweet Pea's.
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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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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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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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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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DEMENTIA CARE
BUILDING BLOCKS
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FREE ONLINE WEBINARS - FALL 2020
Registration is limited, so sign up today!
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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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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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