May 22, 2019
Chamber Connection

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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.

Business Focus

To Become Your Best Self, Study Your Successes​

                       

Nearly fifteen years ago, in 2005, we published a Harvard Business Review article with our colleagues which introduced a new approach to personal and professional development: the idea that receiving affirmation is a powerful way for us to grow, particularly when it comes in the form of stories describing moments when we are at our best. In this article we introduced the Reflected Best Self Exercise (RBSE), a tool based on our academic research which is now used by thousands of people globally in corporate trainings, team building, executive leadership programs, and in graduate and undergraduate courses in a variety of disciplines.
 

Research stemming from this work shows that people benefit significantly from positive feedback about their strengths and contributions. It fosters healthy emotions, builds personal agency and resourcefulness, and helps to strengthen the quality of our relationships with colleagues, friends and family members. Sharing information about our reflected best selves with new colleagues as a part of onboarding processes also increases job satisfaction and reduces employee turnover.  complete article

 by Laura Morgan RobertsEmily D. Heaphy, and Brianna Barker Caza

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HSHS Holy Family Hospital begins cleaning and restoration of Auxiliary Thrift Shop following fire

(GREENVILLE, IL) – Since a fire occurred April 22, 2019 at the HSHS Holy Family Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop located at 700 S. 4th Street, Greenville, the Thrift Shop has been closed until further notice.
 
President and CEO Kelly Sager provided the following update on the progress that has been made to the Thrift Shop.  “We appreciate everyone who has been so supportive through this event. We have had a complete assessment done of the damage and completed an inventory of a few salvageable items,” she explained. “We are currently having the Thrift Shop safely cleaned by the Woodard Cleaning and Restoration Company from St. Louis, MO, who specializes in this type of cleanup.” Woodard began their cleanup this week and should be completed in the next two weeks.
 
After their cleanup of the building will be the construction phase, continue reading 

May is National Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month

(Breese, Highland, Greenville IL) – May, when plants and trees release pollen into the air, is the peak season for asthma and allergies.  Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America declares May to be National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. 
 
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 26 million Americans have asthma, which accounts for nearly 1.7 million emergency room visits each year, and is the most common pediatric chronic illness.
 
Dr. Barry Zeffren, asthma and allergy specialist, says, “Asthma is a disorder that causes full article
 

Garden Club

The Garden Tour is almost here!

The Garden Club is hosting their Annual Garden Tour on Saturday, June 8, 2019.  You can purchase your tickets in advance at the Highland Chamber of Commerce, or by reaching out to the Garden Club on their Facebook page.
Don't forget to make your "Yard of the Month" submissions to the Chamber as well.  More details on this can be found here.

Heartland Community Chorus

Upcoming Concert

            The Heartland Community Chorus announces its annual “Pops” concert:  “Pops with Friends.”  The concert will feature popular standards like ”He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother,” and “You Raise Me Up,” and livelier pieces such as “Stand by Me,” and “You’ve Got a Friend in Me.”  Individual members of the chorus will shine in solos and ensembles, and the entire group will dazzle with its fine musicianship/
            One performance only--Saturday, June 1st, 7:30 pm at Highland Elementary School, 1800 Lindenthal Avenue, Highland.  Tickets are $15 per person, with free admission for youth aged 16 and under.  Tickets may be purchased at FCB Bank, Highland, from a Chorus member, or at the door.

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Come join us for some Drag Racing, food and drinks while you learn about all that Da-Com can offer your company.

RSVP to TERESA at TWEHNER@DA-COM.COM

Upcoming Webinars

IACCE Employment Law Webinar Series 
presented by Julie Proscia, Partner, SmithAmundsen

FROM HIRING THROUGH EMPLOYMENT TO TERMINATION: 
LEARN TO DO IT LEGALLY!

All webinars are at noon and are $29 per person – so bring your lunch that day and learn while you eat! The Highland Chamber is a member of IACCE so you get to take advantage of our member rate! Please register here and be sure to register as an IACCE member.

Complete flyer on dates and topics.
Chamber Connection - May 22, 2019