Laughs at the Legion

2012 Laughs at the Legion Comedy Night!

As we embrace the post-holiday season, and often face the winter blues, the Highland-White Lake Business Association and the American Legion Hall want to lift your spirits and put a smile on your face with “Laughs at the Legion”. These two organizations are partnering together to bring you the 1^st Annual “Laughs at the Legion” Comedy Night on Saturday, February 4^th beginning at 7pm. This public event is will be fun, while benefiting the HWLBA Scholarship Fund. The Highland-White Lake Business Association provides 2 local students with college scholarships based on academics, community involvement and essay entry.

Don’t miss out on this first-time experience with headliner Sal Demilio. Sal is a national headliner and performs regularly at such top clubs as Zanies, The Funny Bone, Hilarities, Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle, and The Laugh Factory. Sal has complimented such acts as Dave Coulier, Dave Attel, Kathleen Madigan, Nick Dipaolo, Lewis Blackand Bobby Collins.

Tickets for this public event are only $15 per person and a whole table can be reserved. Parties of 8 or more can reserve premier seating by pre-purchasing tickets. Tickets and table reservations are available at the HWLBA office, or may be purchased by credit card on our web site at www.HWLBA.com. Food and drinks are available for purchase during the event. The American Legion Hall is located at 510 West Commerce in Milford.

HWLBA Happenings for January 2012

Have you heard what's happening in January?

• January 13th-visit Veterinary Care Specialists/VCS Pets First in Milford for some light networking at the HWLBA T.G.I.F. Coffee from 8am - 9am
• January 19th-enjoy come casual networking and light appetizers at the HWLBA Annual Winter Networking Mixer as we co-host this exciting event with the Hartland Chamber of Commerce. $10/members & $15/non-members.
• January 26th-members will have the opportunity to showcase their business at this unique lunch & stroll Showcase Luncheon beginning at 12pm at the White Lake Inn. If you had not had a chance to participate, please let us know: (248) 889-1422

From all of your friends at the HWLBA...hope your holidays were great, and have a safe and happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

HWLBA Administration Changes

Changes in HWLBA Administration

As we progress into the New Year, the Highland-White Business Association will undergo some transitions within the organization. To begin with, Tami Flowers will be leaving the HWLBA to seek full-time employment. Her position as the Administrator for the association has enabled us to grow and progress toward our mission…local business united for our community. Tami has been an asset and allowed our organization to adapt successfully with the advancements made in the social media channels, while keeping the members and the board well-informed of upcoming events, challenges and maintaining a steady budget.

While her position has been a difficult one to fill, the Board Members have decided to hire Kim Lucas to take over in Tami’s role as the Administrator for the HWLBA. Kim will be stepping down as the current President of the Highland-White Lake Business Association, and Dave Thurau will be assuming the position of HWLBA President for the remainder of the year.

The HWLBA staff and members have developed and implemented some comprehensive marketing and public relations plans covering our local area. We look forward to another successful year, and strive toward growth and local business united with our community.

Post-Highland HeyDays

Thank You Everyone...

those that sponsored,

the welcomed vendors,

the wonderful non-profit partners,

and our great community!

Saturday Night:

• "Fire in the Hole" Chili Cook-Off benefiting the Highland-White Lake Firefighters

• HeyDays Queen Barbara Workman is crowned, revealing her "Women's Enrichment Day" Make Over

• Highland Feed & Supply hosted their annual Square Dance fundraiser benefiting the Aicardi Foundation, and it was a huge success and lots of fun!

• The Highland-White Lake Business Association sponsored the beer tent and chili cook-off this year during the 1st half of this exciting 2-day festival!

2011 Highland HeyDays Festival Layout

Bark for Life hosts Best of Festival Dog Contests

Highland HeyDays will kick off on Saturday, September 10th with a square dance, chili cook-off, and a beer tent with live and DJ entertainment! Sunday, September 11th, let the street fair begin with the main focus on our family pets. There will be an animal magic show with Mark Rosenthal, Rock & Roll K-9's will perform animal agility shows choreographed to music. We will have a pet parade, pet photos, a family dog show and Veterinary Care Specialists will provide pet CPR and first aid demonstrations. The streets will be lined with vendors; such as, pet rescue groups, local businesses, and local products. There will be children's activities (face painting, pumpkin painting, bounce houses and more), so don't delay...reserve your space today! We have extended the deadline for sponsors/vendors for another two weeks.

Visit our web site:

www.HighlandHeydays.com

or on

Facebook for more info.

Highland HeyDays

Highland HeyDays is quickly approaching. September 10th & 11th, we will celebrate our families, pets and our wonderful community. This event is sure to put a smile on your face, and warmth in your heart. On Saturday, September 10th, we will kick off with a Fire in the Hole Chili Cook-Off benefiting the local firefighters. Following the Chili Cook-Off, Highland Feed & Supply will host a Square Dance from 7pm-9pm. There will be food provided throughout the evening in effort to raise money for the Acairdi Foundation. Music will fill the air all night, as we will provide DJ entertainment from 9pm-midnight. The Highland-White Lake Business Association will host a beer tent for this event.

Sunday, September 11th, we begin the pet portion of this event. With exciting demonstrations from Rock & Roll K-9's, Mark Rosenthal Animal Magic, Pet CPR & Training Tips, Horse Vaulting and so much more! Children can enjoy the bounce houses, face and pumpkin painting, the petting zoo, etc. Come and check out this fun & exciting festival that is sure to mark your calendars for years to come!

Highland HeyDays

Sparks in the Park 2011

The Ebay auction is now listed for bidding! The winner of this auction will have the privilege of starting the first barrage of fireworks with a remote electronic igniter. The winner will also receive a hardhat,

t-shirt, and a tour of the shoot site, guided by the professional

pyro-technicians from ACE Pyro, LLC. Funds generated from this auction will go toward covering costs for the Sparks in the Park event.

Sparks in the Park is almost here!

Time for the "Sparks" to fly again!

Saturday, June 25th @ 4pm

Join us for the bands, 'Sparks Market' and plenty of children's activities to

last throughout the night, and a great display of fireworks at the end!

• Emcee-Nancy McCauley Branstetter & Lauren Branstetter
• Corey Kapanka & Steven Wozniak (acoustic)
• Random (teen band)
• Snowball Band (classic rock)
• Special Guest Star-Winner of the Huron Valley 'Got Talent' Competition
• Damage Control (classic rock)
• The Infatuations (funk, soul, disco & pop w/a rock twist)
• Addy O'Brien-The National Anthem

A special "thanks" to LaFontaine Automotive Group for their support in sponsorship for this annual FREE fireworks display!

May 26th HWLBA Showcase Luncheon @ Prestwick Village

Thank you so much for participating in our quarterly HWLBA Showcase Luncheon being held at Prestwick Village on Thursday, May 26th. We look forward to showcasing all of the participating businesses at this event:

ABC Printing

Custom Plus

Highland Feed & Supply

Sam’s Club

Patient Care-A-Van

Avon/Kim’s Cleaning

Flagstar Bank

LaFontaine Automotive Group

M&D Windows & Handyman Services

Kathy’s Klips

Community Sharing

Huron Valley Recreation & Education

Building Blocks

It’s Brilliant-Cindy’s Jewelry

Elton Black & Son

Dine 4 Dollars-Sparks in the Park

Join us for the annual Sparks in the Park event

featuring new and exciting attractions. This year, we

will implement the new 'Sparks Market' full of locally

crafted, hand-made products including fresh produce,

yard and garden decor, jewelry, clothing and much more.

Our entertainment line-up will feature The Infatuations,

a funk, soul, disco, pop band that was recently nominated and

won a Detroit Music Award for their hit single "Dancin' on my Knees". Other entertainers will include:

Emcee-Nancy McCauley Branstetter

Double Take-pop/rock teen band

Corey Kapanka & Steven Wosniak-acoustic

Random-teen band

Snowball Band-classic rock

Special Guest-winner of HVS Got Talent Competition

Damage Control-classic rock

Addy O'Brien-National Anthem

Sparks in the Park family activities will again feature:

• Bounce Houses
• Kids Activities
• Live Music
• Great Campout
• Food Vendors
• Nature Connection

Don’t miss out on the 2011 Sparks in the Park on June 25^th beginning at 3pm!

Highland-White Lake Business Association along with the event coordinators are committed to increasing success for our local area businesses and to make this summer festival a must-attend event. Camping, food, music, kid’s activities, fireworks, raffles and more will fill “Sparks in the Park” with your help through sponsorships, donations, joining the planning committee, or simply volunteering at this fun-filled & free community event. This display of fireworks has been enjoyed by as many as 10,000 attendees each year, and our goal for this year is to make it even bigger and better! There will ba a new addition to this year’s Sparks in the Park called the “Sparks Market Avenue” which will host a variety of locally crafted, hand-made products including fresh grown produce, annuals/perennials, yard and garden décor, fresh fruits and vegetables as well as crafts, restaurant samplers, make-up/cosmetics, jewelry and clothing. Please join us to help make this new market a success. For more information, or if you would like to be involved on a sponsorship or volunteer level, please contact the HWLBA office, or visit the web site at: www.SparksinthePark.com.

Ribbon Cutting at Highland Breeze featuring Grove's Pizza

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The Highland-White Lake Business Association & Highland Breeze featuring Grove's Pizza would like to invite EVERYONE to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of this great establishment. Come and say "hello" to the newest (and oldest) restaraunt in the area. Join us on Thursday, February 24th at noon for the luncheon, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony immediately following. Throughout the day, Highland Breeze will feature their delicious food, as well as an all day celebration, featuring the Snowball Band in the evening. For more details, contact the HWLBA office, or visit the web site at www.thehba.net. We hope to see you there!

The Highland-White Lake Business Association needs your help for our annual Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament being held at the Shark Club in Waterford. This fundraiser is organized by the HWLBA and the Sparks in the Park team. Funds are needed this year in order to make sure this enjoyable community event can continue to be free for area families to enjoy.

Please help us by volunteering during one 4 or 5 hour shift, and have some fun at the Shark Club. Below is the volunteer schedule. We need 2 volunteers per each shift, so we welcome you to bring your spouse, friend or anyone over 21 to help make this a success.

We have 16 dates scheduled this year. The first are coming up on February 10-13 and continue March 10-13, April 7-10, and May 13-16.

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Other Upcoming Events:

Mar 5 Women’s Enrichment Day 8am-1pm

Mar 9 Board Meeting @ HBA office at 8:30am
Mar 10-13 Texas Hold’Em at the Shark’s Club in Waterford
Mar 24 Luncheon at Billy’s Tip ‘N Inn in White Lake

Learn about our upcoming events on our website at: http://http//www.thehba.net/1/84/index.asp or follow our blog.

If you would like to join the Highland-White Lake Business Association, please call the office at (248) 889-1422, or Heather at (248) 242-3887. Time is limited to get into the 2011 directory, distributed to over 10,000 homes in our area.Here are a few of our upcoming events for January 2011. If you would like to participate, sponsor or attend these events, please feel free to do so.

Upcoming Events for early 2011 :)

Jan 27 Showcase Luncheon @ 59 West at 12pm

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Feb 4 Ribbon Cutting for The Flower Factory @ 9am
Feb 5 Comedy Night at the White Lake Inn (see insert)
Feb 9 Board Meeting @ HBA office at 8:30am
Feb 10-13 Texas Hold’Em at the Shark’s Club in Waterford
Feb 24 Luncheon at Highland Breeze with Ribbon Cutting
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Mar 5 Women’s Enrichment Day 8am-1pm
Mar 9 Board Meeting @ HBA office at 8:30am
Mar 10-13 Texas Hold’Em at the Shark’s Club in Waterford
Mar 24 Luncheon at Billy’s Tip ‘N Inn in White Lake

Learn about our upcoming events on our website at: http://http//www.thehba.net/1/84/index.asp or follow our blog.
If you would like to join the Highland-White Lake Business Association, please call the office at (248) 889-1422, or Heather at (248) 242-3887. Time is limited to get into the 2011 directory, distributed to over 10,000 homes in our area.
Here are a few of our upcoming events for January 2011. If you would like to participate, sponsor or attend these events, please feel free to do so.
We look forward to seeing you in 2011!

Upcoming Events for early 2011 :)

Learn about our upcoming events on our website at: http://http://www.thehba.net/1/84/index.asp or follow our blog.

If you would like to join the Highland-White Lake Business Association, please call the office at (248) 889-1422, or Heather at (248) 242-3887. Time is limited to get into the 2011 directory, distributed to over 10,000 homes in our area.

Here are a few of our upcoming events for January 2011. If you would like to participate, sponsor or attend these events, please feel free to do so.

We look forward to seeing you in 2011!

"After-Holiday Networking Mixer"

at Dave & Amy's in White Lake

Thursday, January 6th @ 7:00pm

"T.G.I.F. Coffee"
at Five Star Ace Hardware in Highland

Friday, January 14th @ 8:00am

* There are still opportunities for HWLBA members to host a coffee throughout the year.

Please contact the office to get your spot before they fill up :)

"Showcase Luncheon"
at 59 West in Highland

Thursday, January 27th @ 12:00pm

* If you would like to host a luncheon at your establishment, please sign up soon, as spaces are filling up fast.

Our blog spot is another way for us to keep you informed of our upcoming events. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Tami or Heather at (248) 889-1422.

Learn about our upcoming events on our website at: http://http//www.thehba.net/1/84/index.asp or follow our blog spot.

If you would like to join the Highland-White Lake Business Association,

please call the office at (248) 889-1422, or Heather at (248) 242-3887.

Time is limited to get into the 2011 directory, distributed to over

10,000 homes in our area.

Here are a few of our upcoming events for January 2011.

If you would like to participate, sponsor or attend these events,

please feel free to do so. We look forward to seeing you in 2011!

"After-Holiday Networking Mixer"

at Dave & Amy's in White Lake

Thursday, January 6th @ 7:00pm

"T.G.I.F. Coffee"

at Five Star Ace Hardware in Highland

Friday, January 14th @ 8:00am

* There are still opportunities for HWLBA members to host a coffee

throughout the year. Please contact the office to get

your spot before they fill up :)

"Showcase Luncheon"

at 59 West in Highland

Thursday, January 27th @ 12:00pm

* If you would like to host a luncheon at your establishment,

please sign up soon, as spaces are filling up fast.

Our blog spot is another way for us to keep you informed

of our upcoming events. If you have any questions or

concerns, please call Tami or Heather at (248) 889-1422.

2010 HBA Comedy Night

The Highland-White Lake Business Association and Women In Business is hosting a Comedy Night at the White Lake Inn on Saturday, November 13th, beginning at 7pm.
Tickets are only $15 per person and are available at the HBA office, or may be purchased by credit card on our web site at www.theHBA.net. Food and drink available for purchase during the event. White Lake Inn is located at 3955 Ormond Road in White Lake.

Connie’s engaging, animated delivery on a variety of topics from “ladies’ nights out” to those who would not think twice about taking a hair dryer into the shower will draw the audience, regardless of background, age or sex, into a shared appreciation of life’s little ironies, guaranteeing that a good time will be had by all! This year’s Make-Over winner, Leslie Ruggles will be revealed, and we would like for you to celebrate her success with us!

For more information on the HBA Comedy Night or the make-over, please contact the HBA office at: 248-889-1422 or email to info@thehba.net.