The Highlights

• Millcreek Annual Awards Luncheon
• Millcreek Businesses of the Month
• Wellness Corner: Consistency
• Law Enforcement Grant
• Dementia Q&A
• Meet n' Eat
• Upcoming Events

Businesses of the Month

Savant Studio

Millcreek's April Business of the Month

A huge congratulations to Savant Studio, Millcreek's April Business of the Month! We love the Mayor's new haircut, though we may have taken a little off the top....

Learn more about them below.

"Savant Studio is a premier barbershop located at 1305 E. 3205 S. in Millcreek, specializing in high quality service. We have been located here for nearly five years and have enjoyed servicing the Millcreek community. The word “savant” by definition means: a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist. In the craft of hair, this is what we aim to be. Things that are popular are always changing; therefore, we are always learning and seeking to be the best, most versatile version of ourselves we can be. We offer predominantly men’s services, as well as children services. Design work and short-to-medium women’s services we also love to perform. Aiming to please a crowd of all kinds, we try to provide the most relaxed and comfortable environment for our clients. In such an environment, creativity thrives. Please come see us for your hair needs, come connect with us, and help us make Millcreek even more special!"

Headcovers by Joni

Millcreek's May Business of the Month

Congratulations, Headcovers by Joni, for being Millcreek's May Business of the Month! Thank you for all you do, and the mayor's makeover! Read more about them below.

"Headcovers by Joni has been serving the Millcreek Community for 21 years. We help those who are suffering from hair loss, as well as the LGBTQ+ community. What sets us apart is our service to our customer. We educate them on the differences between each wig, topper or hair piece, find the perfect style and color, and then we customize each piece for the individual with cutting and styling. We want to give each and every customer the best experience possible when they are in our shop.
 
Every year, we donate wigs to cancer societies and rehabilitation centers. Last year, we were able to donate over 100 brand new wigs to Cancer Rehabilitation Center in Sandy. We are a registered salon with Wigs for Kids. We measure their head for wig fitting, help them select their color, and customize their wig for them when it comes in!"

Gurkhas Indian and Nepali Cuisine

Millcreek's June Business of the Month

Congratulations, Gurkhas, for being named Millcreek's June Business of the Month! Check out their business anytime you're in the mood for delicious, high-quality Indian and Nepali food. Read more about them below!

"Gurkhas Indian and Nepali Cuisine started serving Millcreek in August 2018. This restaurant had an ownership change since last year (August 2021). Now three brothers ( BINOD, BIKASH and DIPAK)  own Gurkhas and are working hard to keep the typical tastes of Indian and Nepali dishes with the new recipes. Before owning this restaurant, we three brothers were employees of Gurkhas. Gurkhas now serves a lunch buffet EVERYDAY as well as a lunch and dinner menu. We are located at 3025 East 3300 South in Millcreek."

Wellness Corner: The Power of Consistency

by Ben Fogel -- Epic Fitness

I was recently asked by a client what is the one thing I would recommend to see results over the long term.  My answer was consistency.

But then, here is the issue. Most people think about fitness in terms of sprints. 21-day fat loss challenges, 6-week body transformations, 1 week juice cleanses.  These “sprints” involve intense periods of training that are in essence and by design unsustainable. They may  work great for those 20 something year olds out there (but not forever), but for the rest of us who have the complexities of life, not so much.  Because, well, sometimes life can get in the way. 

As we all age, we should be re-framing our idea of what achieving results looks like, and in what timeframe achieving those results takes.  We should give ourselves a little solace in the fact that it may take a little longer than we expect, and that is where consistency comes in. 

Quite simply: You should be aiming for less intensity and more consistency, and over a longer time horizon.    Health and wellness is a marathon, not a sprint.

Just about every gym model out there is competing against the other and is looking to give you more results in less time.  The “best” 45-minute workout.  Or the “fastest” 20-minute routine.  Or the “hardest” 10-minute ab circuit.  Sorry to break it to you.  But the more intense the workout is, the harder it will be to recover.  And if you are not recovering properly from your workouts, then you will not see results in the long run.  Consistency isn’t simply willpower, which comes and goes. Consistency is doing it when you don’t feel like doing it.

If it truly matters to you in your life, you must work towards doing the things that matter on your best day and your worst day.  This is where having a very strong and powerful “why” comes into play.  That “why” may be that you just want to be able to play with and pick up your kids and/or grandkids without pain.  It may be that you want to go on that hike and not slow down your friends of family.

But here is what many fail to realize – being a successful and high-achieving human is the result of consistent effort over a very long time horizon. That’s why if every day is an intense day, we struggle to stay consistent.

Use this framework next time you look at doing the “next hot thing” on the internet – Think more about what your results will look like 5 years from now, not just 6 weeks from now.

Law Enforcement Homebuyer Grant

The State of Utah has made available an interest-free, forgivable grant to Utah Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers for the purpose of purchasing a home in Utah. For more information, please contact Bobby Wakeland at bobby@thekinshiprealty.com. 

Progression and Stages of Dementia Q&A

Join the Auberge at Aspen Park on August 25th for their Q&A with Dr. Steven Fehlauer on dementia. This virtual event will be taking place at 1:30 via zoom. 

Upcoming Events

Join the Business Council

Who We Are 

 The Millcreek Business Council is a voice for the business to city leaders of Millcreek; a liaison between City Hall and the Business community; a supporter of growth and retention; an asset in branding and marketing of the Millcreek business community; and an aide to local employers with their workforce needs. Any licensed business in Millcreek is automatically a member of the Business Council at no additional charge. All interested are invited to participate in the committees or activities. Meetings are held at City Hall; interested individuals should reach out to Millcreek Business Council.  

Outdoor Recreation & Service Committee

The Outdoor Recreation and Service Committee works to promote outdoor recreation and service opportunities within the Millcreek community. Loren Evans is the Committee Chair for Outdoor Recreation and Service. This Committee meetings on the 4th Monday of every other month at 9:00 am. 

Highland Drive Business Alliance

This committee represents companies along Highland Drive on this historic and important business corridor. The Chair of this Committee is Carol Elliot, and they meet regularly every other month. 

Networking Committee

The Networking Committee plans our monthly Meet n' Eat networking luncheon, chooses the Business of the Month, and ribbon-cutting celebrations for Millcreek businesses. The Chair of this Committee is Dorie Olds, and her Committee meets on the 1st Monday of every other month at 10:00 am.