Pokémon Go Finds Its Way to Family Video

GLENVIEW, IL: July 15, 2016 – Pokémon Go has won the hearts of millions of users, some for the first time and many reliving those childhood memories. Since its stateside release on July 6th, the smartphone game has become a massive hit.

Many businesses have become hubs for Pokémon Go activity, with players checking their phones for nearby Pokémon and looking for the next hotspot gym. As users continue the hunt to “catch ‘em all”, Family Video is joining in on the fun. Until July 31st, a Pokémon Go user can stop by any location, show their phone at checkout and earn a FREE movie from one of the store’s specialty sections (limit one per account).

Customers looking to stay in the game might be running low on battery. Family Video is also selling mobile power banks, available at most locations.

For those lucky users, some of the Family Video locations have been tagged as a PokéStop or Gym. Users are encouraged to share their stories and photos of their activity at Family Video on social media, using the hashtag #PokemonFamVid.

For more information about Family Video and a list of store locations, visit www.familyvideo.com.

About Pokémon Go

Pokémon Go allows players to capture, battle, and train virtual animals called Pokémon who appear throughout the real world. By utilizing Augmented Reality technology and a smartphone’s GPS, players need to travel to real places to find new Pokémon and other useful items.

About Family Video

Family Video is the largest movie and game rental chain in the United States, operating more than 770 stores in 19 states and Canada. The company has developed more than 600 retail strip centers, with tenants ranging from Fortune 500 companies to local community retailers. Family Video prides itself on providing exceptional customer service and value to its customers.

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Digital Doc Announces It Will Repair Apple’s “Error 53” for Free

GLENVIEW, IL: February 19, 2016 – This week, Apple revealed a solution to the Error 53 problem which in the past had effectively rendered many Apple devices useless. They have created an iOS patch that can be applied to the device and will restore the iPhone back to its original state. All area Digital Doc locations will apply this patch for free to any device affected by this problem.

In a statement this morning, Levi Dinkla, President of Digital Doc said, “We want to make it easy for everyone to turn their error 53 affected iPhones and iPads into working devices again. We are happy to announce that you can stop into your local Digital Doc and have one of our trained technicians apply the error 53 patch for free.”

If iPhone users have already been forced to upgrade their device due to the error, Digital Doc also offers a trade-in option for cash. Click here to find a Digital Doc location near you.

About Digital Doc
Digital Doc specializes in phone, tablet and computer repair and sales. Their certified technicians are ready to address any device issue and offer the most efficient service. In business since 2013, many Digital Doc locations are independently owned and operated. With multiple openings planned in the coming months, Digital Doc is rapidly expanding and looks forward to collaborating with potential small business owners and future device technicians.

Family Video & Hoogland Foods (dba Marco’s Pizza) Reward Academic Excellence

GLENVIEW, IL – May 2019 – Throughout the month of June, students from kindergarten through college can receive a free movie or game rental at Family Video for each final “A” grade or (equivalent mark) they achieve in a core subject on their year-end report card. The company expects to give away over one million movie and game rentals this summer. Additionally, all Family Video affiliated Marco’s Pizza locations will give the “A” student a small 1 topping pizza; one per student. 

What started over 30 years ago as a simple way to reward local students has now become one of Family Video’s most anticipated programs. Since its launch by company founder, Charles Hoogland, the “Report Card A” program expands to 650 movie and game rental stores and 130 selective Marco’s Pizza restaurants located in 19 states and Canada. 

Although the scale of the rewards program has grown, its purpose remains the same: celebrate students who put in the time and effort to achieve success in the classroom. Support from the local communities Family Video serves helps make “Report Card A” and other programs successful year after year. 

“Having kids of my own in school and watching them get excited about receiving an ‘A’ makes me realize how important our “Report Card A” program is. I believe that academic excellence is something to be celebrated,” said Keith Hoogland, Highland Ventures, Ltd. President. “It’s great to be able to give back to local communities and reward students on their success. We look forward to continuing the ‘Report Card A’ program for many years to come.” 

Family Video: Round It Up for Lymphoma Raises Over $8.5 MILLION for Cancer Research

Glenview, IL – March 2020 – For the past eight years, Highland Ventures, Ltd., through its family of brands, has raised over $8.5 million in support of lymphoma cancer research. They will continue their partnership with Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) and the Lymphoma Biobank at the University of Chicago Medicine for this year’s Round It Up For Lymphoma fundraising campaign.

For three weeks, from March 6-22, customers are asked to round up their transactions to the nearp’est dollar. All donations collected help fund vital lymphoma research. Advancements in research and treatment have been made possible by the efforts of dedicated customers and employees of Family Video, Marco’s Pizza, and Stay Fit 24. Since the inception of the Round It Up campaign in 2011, LRF has funded 75 research grants and 24 news drugs have been approved by the FDA to treat lymphoma, according to the Lymphoma Research Foundation.

“Lymphoma has struck the lives of far too many families, including many of those in the Highland Ventures, Ltd family. We are dedicated to continuing our support of the incredible research at the Biobank and excited to help advance the mission of LRF,” said Keith Hoogland, President of Highland Ventures, Ltd. “Together, our entire organization and our friends and customers around the nation make this a winning effort every year. It’s amazing the power that comes from a united front and we’re ready to do it again with them this March.”

Stories of hope from customers and employees impacted by lymphoma continue to drive the campaign forward year after year. Grassroots events and activities at each location build support for the campaign in the communities they serve. To participate, donate online at www.familyvideo.com/round-it-up or visit any participating Family Video, Marco’s Pizza, or StayFit24 locations.

About Highland Ventures, LTD. – www.highlandventuresltd.com

Highland Ventures, LTD. is the parent company of Family Video, Hoogland Foods (dba Marco’s Pizza), StayFit24, Highland Pure Water and Ice, and Legacy Commercial Properties. Highland Ventures operates over 500 retail locations across the United States and Canada. It has developed more than 650 retail strip centers under their commercial properties division, with tenants ranging from Fortune 500 companies to local community retailers.

About The University of Chicago Medicine’s Lymphoma Program – https://hooglandlymphomabiobank.uchicago.edu/

The University of Chicago Medicine has been at the forefront of cancer care and discovery for more than 50 years. Many of the roots of chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, gene therapy, and bone marrow transplantation can be traced back to the Comprehensive Cancer Center. More than 200 physician scientists are conducting basic, clinical and translational research to study cancer from all angles, enabling the incorporation of personalized medicine into routine care. Established in 2013 through the generous funds of the Round It Up for Lymphoma campaign, the Hoogland Lymphoma Biobank has enrolled more than 1400 patients, received more than 1000 blood samples, and collected nearly 500 tissue samples. It has given rise to a diverse array of investigations and has raised the public profile of lymphoma research.

About the Lymphoma Research Foundation – lymphoma.org

The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) is the nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted to funding innovative research and serving the lymphoma community through a comprehensive series of education programs, outreach initiatives, and patient services. The Foundation’s mission is to eradicate lymphoma and serve those impacted by this disease. To date, the Foundation has invested more than $62 million in life-saving lymphoma research.

Family Video Donates Thousands of Turkeys and Hams to Local Families in Need

Glenview, IL: NOVEMBER 2015 – Family Video, the nation’s largest family-owned movie and game rental chain, aims to make the holidays a little brighter for families in need this holiday season. Continuing an annual tradition, the chain’s 780 stores will be donating thousands of turkeys and hams between the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays to those who most need help in their local communities.

The tradition began over 40 years ago, when Clarence Hoogland, founder of Family Video’s original parent company, Midstates Appliance and Supply, gave each warehouse employee a plump turkey for their family’s holiday meal. When Clarence’s son Charles ‘Charlie’ Hoogland took over the business, he expanded the practice to donate turkeys to Family Video’s customers as well since they are “part of the family!”

Charlie’s son Keith Hoogland, President of Family Video, remarked, “It’s about community and people. When customers come to a Family Video, they almost always know the person behind the counter. This is an opportunity for us to give back and support the whole community, not just the people that come into our stores.”

Local store and district managers work in conjunction with schools, churches, homeless shelters, and other community organizations to identify families or groups who are in need of a holiday meal. The Family Video team will then personally deliver the turkey or ham to the people who need it most. Through this program, the company and its employees are able to express their gratitude and support toward the community in a meaningful way.

Hoogland continued, “This year, our employees are projected to donate over 30,000 turkeys and hams to local families who need assistance. We are proud to continually be able to make a difference.

About Family Video www.familyvideo.com 
Family Video is the largest movie and game rental chain in the United States, operating more than 780 stores in 19 states and Canada. The company has developed more than 650 retail strip centers, with tenants ranging from Fortune 500 companies to local community retailers. For more information or a list of store locations, visit www.familyvideo.com.

Welcome to Chesterfield, Digital Doc!

CHESTERFIELD, MO: JULY 2016 – Digital Doc, phone, tablet, and computer repair business, is proud to announce that its newest location is open for business in Chesterfield. Located at 16897 Chesterfield Airport Road, Digital Doc offers a full range of electronic repair services for all digital devices. They expertly repair top brands of smartphones, tablets and computers, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC, LG and more.

The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce will welcome Digital Doc with a celebratory Ribbon Cutting ceremony this Wednesday, July 20th at 4 PM, followed by an Open House reception. Customers are encouraged to stop in and tour the store.

Chesterfield is the 2nd Digital Doc location to open in Missouri, with the other located inside the Manchester Walmart on Highlands Boulevard Drive. Chesterfield owner, Matt Kasten says Digital Doc’s ability to handle all types of repairs, its trusted brand and high quality backed by a warranty on all repairs, distinguishes the business from other repair centers.

“Digital Doc Chesterfield is honored to support Chesterfield, as well as the surrounding communities, with all of their digital needs,” said Kasten. “In the digital world today, consumers want a trusted source for their digital needs, and that is Digital Doc. Having one location that is a ‘digital solutions center’ is paramount with our busy lifestyles. Our promise is to provide the highest level of customer service.”

The most common problems include cracked screens, charging issues, broken LCDs, water damage and damaged logic boards. Digital Doc also provides computer repair services, including tune-ups, virus removal, and data recovery. The store offers a wide variety of mobile accessories including cases, charging cables & screen protectors.

For more information about Chesterfield Digital Doc, visit www.DigitalDoc.com/Chesterfield or call (636) 333-1563. Digital Doc Orange is open Monday through Friday, 10 AM – 7 PM, Saturday and Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM.

 

About Digital Doc – www.digitaldoc.com
Digital Doc specializes in phone, tablet and computer repair and sales. Their trained specialists are ready to address any device issue and offer the most efficient service. In business since 2013, many Digital Doc locations are independently owned and operated. With multiple openings planned in the coming months, Digital Doc is rapidly expanding and looks forward to collaborating with potential small business owners and future device technicians.

Pizza & a Movie, Cary?

CARY, IL: FEBRUARY 2016 – Marco’s Pizza opened for business on December 27th.  Marco’s is proud to announce a ribbon cutting ceremony for their newest location. The ceremony will be held on Monday, January 25th at 3:30 pm at 3106 Three Oaks Road, next to Family Video. Hoogland Foods, dba Marco’s Pizza is owned by Highland Ventures LTD. parent company to Family Video and Stay Fit 24 also in the Cary retail complex.  This location will be one of over 100 locations open next to a Family Video since June of 2012 – making it the largest franchisee of Marco’s Pizza. The company plans to welcome another 50 locations nationwide in the next 4-8 months.

“Opening a Marco’s Pizza next door to our video store is a natural fit,” said Keith Hoogland, President of Family Video and Hoogland Foods, dba Marco’s Pizza.  “Having a Family Video and a Marco’s Pizza in the same location saves families time.  We’re creating value and convenience for our customers by having both services available in the same place.”

Marco’s Pizza will offer both carryout and delivery services.  The proximity to the Family Video store will give customers the unique ability to pick up their movies and dinner without having to make multiple stops.  Families can also order a movie for delivery with their pizza, by going on-line at marcos.com and placing their order for both pizza and a movie.

Family Video and Marco’s Pizza both pride themselves on the exceptional experiences and value offered to their customers.  Marco’s Pizza’s menu features the company’s Ah!thentic Italian pizza, Cheezybread, chicken wings, fresh-baked subs, meatballs, handmade salads, soft drinks and more. Marco’s was founded in 1978 by Italian born, Pasquale (“Pat”) Giammarco and is committed to making Italian Pizza with fresh, never frozen cheese or dough.

“This exciting partnership has transformed Family Video into a ‘one-stop shop’ for dinner and entertainment, while maximizing the potential of our locations” said Hoogland. “Reaching this milestone signifies a bright future as we continue to revolutionize the movie rental industry with the backing of the nation’s fastest growing pizza franchise.”

Because Highland Ventures owns most of its real estate, the company has the ability to easily convert existing retail space into a brand of its choice. Marco’s Pizza, now the fastest growing pizza company in the U.S.  is an ideal partner, as the brands share an almost identical customer base and priority of customer service.

Having both locations under one roof gives customers the unique ability to pick up their movies and dinner without having to make multiple stops. The authentic Italian pizza chain has an order window inside most Family Video locations for easy carryout service. For the delivery customer, Family Video offers delivery of movies with online pizza orders, providing busy families a more convenient way to enjoy fresh, artisan pizza and their favorite movie in the comfort of their own home.

 

About Highland Ventures LTD.

Highland Ventures LTD. is parent company to five national brands including; Family Video (776 locations), Marco’s Pizza (126 locations), Stay Fit 24 (9 locations), Digital Doc (33 locations), and Legacy Commercial Properties. Highland Ventures Ltd. vision is to grow and leverage our national portfolio of premium commercial properties. Mr. Hoogland stated “at Highland Ventures Ltd. it is always about our people. We are committed to hiring people who share our core values and who will thrive in our entrepreneurial system. Fun, friendly, motivated people who provide exceptional customer service are the foundation of all our successful businesses.

We will continue to own and operate retail oriented businesses and offer prime retail space to hundreds of other tenants. This strategy allows for the acquisition of additional commercial properties and enables the expansion of innovative retail, restaurant, and service operations.”  To learn more about Highland Ventures LTD. visit our website www.highlandventuresltd.com.

Pizza and a Movie, Coming Soon to Charleston!

CHARLESTON, IL: JULY 2016 – Where can you rent tens of thousands of movies and video games and get delicious fresh-made pizza all in the same place, with the added convenience of delivery right to your door? Charleston is about to find out.

Marco’s Pizza is expected to be open in Charleston within the next four weeks. The restaurant will be located at 909 Lincoln Avenue, next to Family Video. Family Video will remain open during construction and continue to serve the thousands of Charleston residents as it has since 2000.

“We have been a part of the Charleston community for 16 years as Family Video and we are excited to bring more convenience and value to our customers with Marco’s Pizza,” said Keith Hoogland, President of Family Video and Hoogland Foods, dba Marco’s Pizza. “Having a Family Video and a Marco’s Pizza in the same location saves families time. This exciting partnership has transformed Family Video into a ‘one-stop shop’ for dinner and entertainment and we see this partnership with Marco’s Pizza extending well into the future.”

Marco’s Pizza will both carryout and delivery services.  The proximity to the Family Video store gives customers the unique ability to pick up their movies and dinner without having to make multiple stops. The authentic Italian pizza chain has an order window inside most Family Video locations for easy carryout service.  Families can also order a movie for delivery with their pizza, by going on-line at marcos.com and placing their order for both pizza and a movie.

Hoogland Foods, dba Marco’s Pizza is owned by Highland Ventures Ltd, parent company to Family Video.  This location is one of over 130 locations open next to a Family Video since June of 2012 – making it the largest franchisee of Marco’s Pizza. The company plans to welcome another 50 locations nationwide in the next 4-8 months.

Family Video and Marco’s Pizza both pride themselves on the exceptional experiences and value offered to their customers.  Marco’s Pizza’s menu features the company’s Ah!thentic Italian pizza, Cheezybread, chicken wings, fresh-baked subs, meatballs, handmade salads, soft drinks and more. Marco’s was founded in 1978 by Italian born, Pasquale (“Pat”) Giammarco and is committed to making Italian Pizza with fresh, never frozen cheese or dough.

About Highland Ventures Ltd.

Highland Ventures Ltd. is parent company to five national brands including; Family Video (769 locations), Marco’s Pizza (130 locations), Stay Fit 24 (11 locations), Digital Doc (33 locations), Highland Pure Water & Ice (3 locations) and Legacy Commercial Properties. Highland Ventures Ltd.’s vision is to grow and leverage our national portfolio of premium commercial properties. Mr. Hoogland stated “at Highland Ventures Ltd. it is always about our people. We are committed to hiring people who share our core values and who will thrive in our entrepreneurial system. Fun, friendly, motivated people who provide exceptional customer service are the foundation of all our successful businesses.

We will continue to own and operate retail oriented businesses and offer prime retail space to hundreds of other tenants. This strategy allows for the acquisition of additional commercial properties and enables the expansion of innovative retail, restaurant, and service operations.”  To learn more about Highland Ventures Ltd., visit our website www.highlandventuresltd.com

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