Recognized as a “Best Place to Work”!
Each January, the Highlands team meets to revisit our strategic plan and brainstorm new action items for the year. We are empowered to suggest ideas that we want to implement, such as best practice research, group trainings, and community events. One such action item was…
Read MoreOur Great American River Parkway, Year 2!
The American River Parkway is the Sacramento region’s most valued natural resource. The Parkway includes the Lower American River, which stretches 23 miles long and covers 4,800 acres, supporting hundreds of species of fish, wildlife, and natural vegetation. The Parkway is a critical asset to…
Read MoreHighlands’ Summer Event – on a Train!
This month, our Highlands Consulting Team boarded the River Fox Train in West Sacramento to travel along a scenic 10-mile stretch of track through Yolo’s countryside. Despite the hot weather, we enjoyed our time in the open-air car (and the air conditioned one!), having dinner…
Read MoreSpecial Olympics – The Power of Sports
On May 18, our Highlands team was thrilled to volunteer as timers and stagers for the swimming and track & field events at the 2024 Special Olympics Folsom Spring Games. The athletes were truly inspiring, exemplifying true sportsmanship, competition, and fun! It was an amazing…
Read MoreCracking Open Hearts
Earlier this month, I attended a crab feed fundraiser to support the Sacramento Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) organization. Highlands sponsored the event, and I was happy to attend especially given my lifelong love of shellfish! Just as I began to savor the endless amounts…
Read MoreGratitude and Giving Back Are Key!
Among our Highlands team, giving back is second nature. Whether it’s organizing a river clean-up event, sponsoring fundraisers for the MLK Celebration and CASA, or donating annually to charities of our employees’ choice – there’s a sincere appreciation for what we have and for what we…
Read MorePreserving a Prized Natural Resource in Our Community
The American River Parkway is the Sacramento region’s most valued natural resource. The Parkway includes the Lower American River, which stretches 23 miles and covers over 4,800 acres, supporting hundreds of species of fish, wildlife, and natural vegetation. The Parkway is also used to provide…
Read MorePlaying a Part in “Rebuilding California”
It has been almost two years since the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was signed. This landmark law includes federal policy direction and funding for climate action, zero-emissions vehicle deployment, social equity, and multi-modal transportation investments – all critical initiatives for our State. Highlands…
Read MoreA Culture of Continuous Learning
Continuous learning is a core value at Highlands Consulting. It is a pillar of our organizational culture and something we rely on when tackling complex client projects each year. Throughout my 16-year career here, I feel very fortunate to have learned from incredible managers, mentors,…
Read MoreLots of Good News
Part of my role at Highlands is to post articles that are meaningful to our clients and colleagues. However, researching industry developments and good news can be challenging sometimes. But as an eternal optimist, I’ve found some great sources including Good News Network and Beautiful…
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