FEBRUARY 6, 2019
Chamber Connection

Calendar of Events Import

Blood Drive - St. Joseph's Hospital
02/06/2019

Queen of Hearts Drawing
02/07/2019

Skate Night at the Weinheimer
02/07/2019

Friends+Wine+Food= FUN at Poppy's
02/08/2019

Singin' in the Rain Jr.
02/08/2019

Art Affair: Fall In Love With Art
02/09/2019

A Night of Dinner & Music
02/09/2019

Singin' in the Rain Jr.
02/09/2019

Beginner's Soap Making Class
02/09/2019

Beginner's Wire Wrapping Pendant Class
02/12/2019

Grand Opening of SOGA's Center for Medical Weight Loss
02/13/2019

Queen of Hearts Drawing
02/14/2019

"Galentines" Ladies Night - Aristocrats Boutique
02/14/2019

Skate Night at the Weinheimer
02/14/2019

Friends+Wine+Food= FUN at Poppy's
02/15/2019

Third Annual Heart Glo Bingo
02/15/2019

Family Game Night @Tibbetts House
02/16/2019

Highland Lions Trivia Night
02/16/2019

Highland Band Parents Trivia Night and Carnival
02/16/2019

Living Loud @ E.L. Flanagan's
02/16/2019

6th Annual Racial Unity Celebration
02/17/2019

DIY Decorative Pillow Class Chalk Couture
02/17/2019

Grief Support Group @HSHS
02/19/2019

CPR/AED Training Class
02/19/2019

Veterans Aid and Attendance presentation by Mike with Veterans Financial
02/20/2019

Art of Soul 2019
02/21/2019

Queen of Hearts Drawing
02/21/2019

Driver Services Mobile Unit
02/21/2019

Skate Night at the Weinheimer
02/21/2019

Madison County Fair - Chicken N Beer Dance
02/22/2019

Friends+Wine+Food= FUN at Poppy's
02/22/2019

Bridal Open House
02/24/2019

Grief Support Group @HSHS
02/26/2019

Art of Soul 2019
02/28/2019

Queen of Hearts Drawing
02/28/2019

Madison County Fair Association - Garage Sale
02/28/2019

Book Club at the Library
02/28/2019

Skate Night at the Weinheimer
02/28/2019

Friends+Wine+Food= FUN at Poppy's
03/01/2019

Madison County Fair Association - Garage Sale
03/01/2019

American Legion Post 439 Breakfast
03/03/2019

Grief Support Group @HSHS
03/05/2019

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BAH

Feb. 21, 2019

5:00 - 7:00 pm

 
2645 Northtown Way
Highland, IL

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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.

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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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Annual Awards Dinner
& Fundraiser

Save the Date
March 30, 2019

Make Your Nominations!

The Highland Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for the highly coveted Business Person of the Year Award, Bob Hardy Citizen of the Year Award, Bill Pierce Chamber Member of the Year Award and the Homer Poss Lifetime Achievement Award. Winners will be announced and celebrated at the combined Highland Chamber Awards and Fundraiser.   Nomination Form 

Bob Hardy Citizen of the Year Award
Presented to someone who has supported and enhanced the image and civic progress of Highland.  The person has contributed substantial personal time, financial support, and/or effort to the community and civic events, thereby leading to a higher standard of living in the Highland area.

Thank you to our:

PLATINUM SPONSORS
Highland Rural King
The Olde Wicks Factory
Tri Ford, Inc. 

 

   GOLD SPONSORS
Plocher Construction Co. Inc.

 

SILVER SPONSORS
Embrace
Edward Jones - Kevin Dewaele 
Highland Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
Oberbeck Grain Co.
Poppy's Inc.
Terra Properties
The Smile Shoppe 

Member Updates

MEMBER UPDATES

Community invited to “Cram the Cars” with Canned Goods for the Highland Area Christian Service Ministry

In recognition of February being National Canned Food Month, HSHS  Home Care and Hospice Southern Illinois is teaming up with several community organizations to “Cram the Car” with non-perishable food items for the Highland Area Christian Service Ministry.

Help with the 5th annual “Cram the Cars” and drop off your non-perishable food items at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, or at any one of the below organizations:

·         Steve Schmitt Inc. GMC, Buick, and Chevrolet – 12631 IL-143, Highland, IL
·         Tri Ford Inc. – 12610 IL-143, Highland, IL
·         Faith Countryside Homes – 100 Faith Dr., Highland, IL
·         Highland Health Care Center – 1450 26th St., Highland, IL
·         San Gabriel Memory Care – 2509 Frank Watson Pkwy, Highland, IL

Items can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Donations will be accepted the entire month of February. On February 28, HSHS Home Care and Hospice will CRAM the CARS with the donated items before delivering them to the Highland Area Christian Service Ministry.


Celebrate with your Valentine

at Poppy's Inc.

Special night with delicious appetizers, live music and some of the best wines you'll ever taste.  Wines from the Wagner family in Napa Valley will be our flight.  Come enjoy a great evening with us.  Logan Wieter will be our entertainment.


Friday, Feb 8th
 4 - 7 p.m.
$10.00 per person 
Taste 5 wines and enjoy appetizers
1619 Papin St., Highland IL
 


Nurse at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Receives DAISY Award

Recently, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital awarded Jane Deiters, a registered nurse (RN), with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of The DAISY Foundation's program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. This nomination marked Deiters' 8th DAISY nomination since the program was implemented in December 2016.

Awards are given throughout the year at presentations given in front of the nurse’s colleagues, physicians, patients, and visitors. Each Honoree receives a ...cont. reading


Leaps of Love News    

April 12-14 - Spring Family Weekend Retreat (Donations needed:  pool toys, individual snacks (chips/cookies/crackers), gas cards (for family travel expenses), zip locks, monetary donations)


HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Announces Pre-Registration Dates for 2019 Spring Health Fair

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland will host their spring health fair Tuesday, April 23, from 5:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Highland Hope Church, located at 12846 Daiber Road, Highland, IL. Pre-registration for an appointment will only take place in person, in the main lobby of the Hospital and on the dates listed below. Walk-in appointments are available from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for those who do not pre-register.

 Pre-registration Dates & Times

Sunday, March 3: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 6: 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 12: 6:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 13: 6:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Monday, March 18: 6:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 21: 6:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Friday, March 29: 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

More information here.


Tickets are on sale! 

Featured below is the fourth set of 2 contestants for this year's Ms. L.O.L. Pageant. You want to make sure that you get your tickets before they are gone!
Next week we will feature another set of 2 contestants.

Tickets:    Auditorium - $25     Ballroom - $15   

Tickets can be purchased online here or by calling the LOL office @ 618-410-7212 to reserve (cash/check/chrg)

After Party will be at the ballroom and outside pavilion of Lindendale Park.  Everyone is invited to this event for FREE!  The contestants will be arriving immediately following the Pageant in their Evening Gowns for pictures and autographs.

Chamber Connection - FEBRUARY 6, 2019