
January 16, 2020 Chamber Connection
Index Chamber News Highland Jaycees Business After Hours Calendar of Events Job Listings Office News Business After Hours BAH January 16, 2020 5:00 - 7:00 pm FCB Banks 111 Walnut St. Highland, IL Calendar of Events Queen of Hearts Drawing 01/16/2020 Business After Hours 01/16/2020 Trivia Night - a "Fun"raiser 01/17/2020 Wine, Appetizers, & Entertainment at Poppy's 01/17/2020 Highland Jaycees Winter BBQ 01/18/2020 NO SCHOOL 01/20/2020 Free Coffee 01/20/2020 Queen of Hearts Drawing 01/23/2020 Chicken Dinner - Knights of Columbus Council #1580 01/26/2020 Queen of Hearts Drawing 01/30/2020 Rock & Roll Bingo 02/01/2020 American Legion Post 439 Breakfast 02/02/2020 Queen of Hearts Drawing 02/06/2020 Half Day Dismissal - HCUSD#5 02/07/2020 Bunko Blizzard 02/08/2020 Job Listings Please check the Chamber's website for the current job opportunities in and around Highland with our members. We have new listings posted each week. Office News Chamber Office Hours Monday - Friday: 9am - 3pm If you need to see someone at the Chamber, please call to set up an appointment and/or make sure that we are in the office and not visiting other Chamber members. Thank you. DEADLINE for getting information in the Chamber Connection and Highland Weekender is Friday by 3:00pm. *** If you miss the cut-off date, we keep your information for the next publication. Please submit your information to penny@highlandillinois.com.	Chamber News SAVE THE DATE March 7, 2020 Highland Chamber of Commerce Racing into the 20s To nominate someone for an award, please click on the title and complete the form. Deadline to submit a nomination is February 6, 2020. Business Person of the Year Award Presented to a local business person who has shown outstanding performance and success in his/her industry and a “beyond-the-call-of-duty” dedication to Highland. In addition to holding a leadership role in his/her company, the honoree has actively participated in service organizations, governing boards, and other civic committees, promoting growth and development for all Highland businesses. Bill Pierce Chamber Member of the Year Award Presented to a member of the Highland Chamber of Commerce who has exhibited extraordinary service to the organization, and who has made use of his/her business skills for betterment of the entire community. This person has held Chamber leadership positions; being a board member, project chairperson or active volunteer and has shown initiative and creativity in pursuing the goals of his/her business or profession. 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. Homer Poss Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to an individual who has made a significant positive impact on the Highland community through his or her past achievements over a long period of time and who has enhanced the quality of life for Highland area residents. This award will not necessarily be presented each year, but only when the selection committee feels there is a need to honor a special Highland contributor. Highland Jaycees
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