OCTOBER 25, 2018
Chamber Connection

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Lunch 'N Learn

Nov. 1, 2018

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Korte Co. Meeting Room
12441 US-40
Highland, IL  62249

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BAH

 

Nov. 15, 2018

5:00 - 7:00 pm

 
Lee's Loans, Jewelry & More

919 Main St.
Highland, IL

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Did you know?

The new Chamber website has many features available to members.  A couple that you might not be aware of are:  Job Listings and each member gets their own Traffic Catcher Site.  If you would like information or help with either of these areas, please call Penny at 618-654-3721.

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Business Book Club is back!

Meeting on Mondays,  from 12:00 - 1:00 PM in the Chamber Conference Room. 
Come join us! 

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Chamber Office Hours

Monday - Friday:
9am - 3pm



DEADLINE for getting information in the Chamber Connection and Highland Weekender is Tuesday by 3:00pm

We will be adding events to the calendar on Tuesday & Friday. 

If you miss the cut-off date, we keep your information for the next publication.  Please submit your information to penny@highlandillinois.com.

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Trick or Treating in Highland is from 5:00 - 8:00 PM October 31st.

Residents wishing to have "Trick or Treaters" will have turned on their lights.  If a resident is dark, please respect their wishes to not be bothered.

Please be sure to check the upcoming events section this week.  This weekend has many activities going on.

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12 Days of Christmas Raffle Tickets will be available soon!

The 12 Days of Christmas Raffle will kick off November 1st.  We have been collecting prizes from businesses already, and have had many donations promised.  There is still an opportunity for you to make a donation and receive exposure during this holiday season.  
If you wish to donate to our raffle, you can either drop it off at our office(1216 Main St.) or call(618-654-3721) to have us pick it up.


Registration is Open for the Christmas Parade

To register your business/group for the Highland Chamber of Commerce's Annual Lighted Christmas Parade, it is as easy as clicking here.  We hope to see you all there!

The Christmas Lights Competition has an Expanded Area

This year the Christmas Lights Competition has made a change.  The Highland Area has so many residents that decorate for the Christmas season, not only in the city limits, but in the surrounding areas that we have decided to expand our competition.  This year, the competition is open to anyone in the 62249 zip code.  Get your lights on Highland!
More information to follow.

Member Updates

MEMBER UPDATES

Scheffel Boyle to Host Seminars on Tax Updates

Te Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed in late 2017, is the most significant tax reform in more than 30 years.  There is no cost to attend, but registration is appreciated for food arrangements.  You will find more information here.


The HHS Bulldogs are in the Playoffs!!

Please support your local Bulldog Football team with acknowledgement on your signs/marquis.  The first, of hopefully many, playoff games will be Saturday, October 27th 5:00 - 8:00 PM at HHS.
Good Luck Bulldogs!


FCB Banks is conducting “Coats for Cuties”...

..from October 17th through November 16th,  “Coats for Cuties” is a drive to collect new and gently used coats, hats, gloves and scarfs for children, Pre-K through 6th grade.  You can drop off donations at the FCB Banks - Highland, 111 Walnut St., or any FCB Banks location.  A box is located in the lobby.

The coats, hats, gloves and scarves collected will be distributed to area schools to give to local children who are in need of warm clothing for the winter. (flyer)
 


HSHS Southern Illinois Hospitals Remind Community Members about National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 27

(BREESE, GREENVILLE, HIGHLAND IL) – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese, Holy Family Hospital in Greenville and St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland remind community members that National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 27.
To find out times and locations, see here.

Hard Road Theatre Holds Auditions for Their Winter Musical:
THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES

Auditions for THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES will be held on Monday, November 5th and Tuesday, November 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the Highland Elementary School, 1800 Lindenthal Ave., Highland, IL.  Please visit here to find out more information on the show and auditions.

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Have You Reserved Your Space on Our Digital Billboard?

If you are looking to get your business noticed by more people in the Metro Area, this is your opportunity to do so with 3 different options. 
You can either create your own design or have an ad designed for you, and you can change the ad during your contract for no additional fees.  
Call the Chamber office and ask for Nancie.
Chamber Connection - OCTOBER 25, 2018