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Barb Bellm Vice President, Administration barb@highlandmachine.com |
| 700 Fifth St. | Highland, IL 62249 | phone |618.651.3562 |
Yoga With Sharon - Special
Mommy & Me Yoga Special Class
There will be a special yoga class on the South side of the square right after the first PB&J Festival, Friday May 31st. Please look for the signs to know where to meet.There is no charge for this event, but donations will be accepted and given to the All Abilities Playground. Thank you for your support!
Advocacy Update
Illinois Chamber of Commerce Update...
SJRCA 1 (Harmon / Martwick) passed out of the House Revenue and Finance Committee 9-6-0 and heads to the floor. This legislation allows for a constitutional amendment authorizing a graduated income tax. The Chamber continues to oppose.
The Chamber is urging members to contact their members of the Illinois House to vote NO on SJRCA 1. You can do so here.
Read the complete report
First Mid Bank & Trust
FIRST MID BANK & TRUST RECEIVES SBA COMMUNITY LENDER OF THE YEAR AWARD
MATTOON, IL — First Mid Bank & Trust was named the Central/Southern Illinois Community Lender of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Illinois District Office for the sixth consecutive year. This award is presented to the community bank with the best overall performance record for lending to small businesses in Central and Southern Illinois in 2018.Eric McRae, Chief Credit Officer, stated, “We are honored to be recognized for our continued commitment to small businesses, fully recognizing the positive impact they have on the economy and quality of life in our communities.”
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Illinois District Office honored the state’s top small businesses and lenders at an awards ceremony at the Union League Club of Chicago on Thursday, May 16, 2019.
Boy Scouts of America
Summer Opportunities
Cahokia Mounds District Summer Day Camp!
Date: June 24th -28th Time: 8:30am-4:00pm Cost $80
Edwardsville Sportsman's Club in Troy: 1 Sportsman Lane Troy, IL
Activities from shooting sports, fishing, crafts, STEM, sports, games etc.
Questions contact: Adam Micun (Camp Director) at ajmicun@gmail.com
Day Camp Sponsored by: Scott Credit Union
Register @ https://scoutingevent.com/312-24422-58
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.
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.