July 16, 2021

Pulse Personal Training Weekly Health Tip

  
Pulse Personal Training is excited to partner with the Chamber to bring you tips for healthy living every week!  Today’s tip: LIFE HAPPENS!

Life happens and can throw us off our fitness routines.  When trying to start back up make sure:
- You EASE back in
- Find exercise that you enjoy 
- Try not to make yourself too sore. People who are really sore tend not to move the next day.
- Try and do a little more each workout
- Schedule days to rest!

 
 

Join us for Business over Breakfast!!

Business Over Breakfast is back!!  Join us the first Wednesday of each month starting in August at Baymont Inn from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. with an informative speaker presentation. 
 
August - Leaps of Love - Night at the Races 
September - Kurt Vonder Haar - "Marketing & Branding" - 10 Things You Can Do NOW to increase ROI at Events
October - Tricia Buehne - JC Year as USA President!!

 
 Special Thanks to our Sponsors:
Terra Properties and First Mid Bank & Trust!

Street Art Fest September 18

Peanut Butter and Jam Festival Entertainment Schedule

Terra Properties Job Opening



Terra Properties
is looking to hire a full time skilled maintenance person.  The work schedule would be Monday through Friday with a few rotations, and on call with the rest of the team throughout the year.  Benefits apply.  If interested, please see attached job description for more information.  To apply, please send resume to  humanresources@terra-properties.com or contact us at 618-654-7033 at 110 Executive Drive in Highland.
 

Maintenance Technician Job Description

Basler Job Opportunities

Need a change of pace?  Ready for a new career?
Check out the job opportunites available at Basler Electric!

Mentors in Motion Participation Wanted

MENTORS IN MOTION
What started out as “Book Club” several years ago has evolved into what has now been named “Mentors in Motion”.  This like minded group of entrepreneurs with very diverse business backgrounds, meet weekly to discuss their businesses and ways that they can grow both professionally and from a business standpoint. This approach allows them to offer a broad spectrum of constructive insight into your business. They are looking to expand the group and are looking for a few individuals to join.

If you are a current or future business owner and are interested in:
-Providing and receiving mentorship in a confidential environment that grows secure relationships with your peers
-Developing professionally and personally through long term mutual sharing in an informal setting
-Give and receive credible connections of others that may be able to help offer a solution to challenges
Contact Shaun Horstmann at 618-792-8147
 

America's SBDC Illinois

American Cancer Society Celebrity Pie Auction


                                                          
Celebrity Pie Auction at PBJ Friday, July 23
 
  The Oldies but Goodies Relay for Life Team is hosting their “Celebrity Pie Auction”  Friday, July 23.   Pies will be baked by various Highland celebrities and auctioned off during the “Paint the Town Purple” PBJ Festival Friday at 12:15 pm.   Virgil Straeter will serve as auctioneer. All proceeds will benefit Highland’s Relay for Life.
    
     Highland celebrities who are baking a pie for the auction are– Mayor Kevin Hemann, Howard Held of Scheffel-Boyle,  Jay Boulanger of Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Homes,  City Manager Chris Conrad, Chief of Police Charlie Becherer, John Keeven of Bradford National Bank, Kurt Vonder Haar of Woodcrest Small Engines, Angela Imming of HCS Communications, Pastor Matt Embry of Mosaic Church, and Ryan Goodwin of Scott Credit Union. 
 
     Our hats are off to these individuals for sharing their time and talent to participate in this community event to help raise funds and awareness of our fight against cancer.  It is individuals like these who make our community the great place it is! 
 
     You will not want to miss this…..a chance to purchase a delicious pie baked by one of Highland’s finest – and support the fight against cancer at the same time!

HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers Needed

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Invites
Community Members to Become Auxiliary Volunteers
HIGHLAND—For those looking for a way to serve, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland is inviting the community to join the ranks of the Auxiliary volunteers at the hospital.
 From welcoming visitors and taking temperatures, to supporting department functions and clerical duties, to Gift Shop management and staffing, Auxilians make a huge difference in the day-to-day operations of the hospital and especially to those in a time of need. There are a variety of opportunities available and a wide range of time slots in which to serve.
 


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ChamberNet Invite

Highland Parks and Rec


Click here for the link to the "Thursday Night Live" concert series brought to you by Highland Parks and Rec.  Specific times will be announced each week!





 

Heartland Community Chorus Pops Concert



Heartland Community Chorus Pops Concert is here!
The 2021 Pops concert is now on youtube for you to view! “This 25-minute
offering is the fourth virtual program we have produced during COVID,” says director
Luanne Murphy, “and it’s the most fun one to watch!” The chorus has made these
programs free for anyone to see, because the community has been so supportive
during the pandemic. “We have received many donations during our virtual season, and
that tells us that our patrons want us to continue, and get back to in-person concerts
when we can. Our Season 9, starting this fall, will be in-person, both rehearsals and
concerts. We can’t wait!”
In the meantime, though, please enjoy “Pandemic Pops” on youtube, you will hear
favorites from past Pops concerts, such as “Route 66”, “I’ll Be Seeing You”, and “What
the World Needs Now.”Just head to This Link or go to
youtube.com and search “heartland community chorus pandemic pops”

Apexnetwork Fitness Center Hosts Charity Event



Apexnetwork Fitness Center is hosting a charity event Foundation 6141 in honor of a fallen state trooper to help families of first responders. 
To learn more about Hopkins Hero WOD click here!
Registration for the event is still open and both members and non-members are welcome to join. To sign up or get additional information, call (618)654-5353 or stop by the gym.
 

 

HACSM School Supply Program


Sign up now if you are in need of school supplies and live in the Highland CUSD #5 or live in Marine or St Jacob. Call 654-9295 for details.

Those wishing to DONATE school supplies, here is a list of needed items:
Composition Notebooks
Small & Large Glue Sticks
Pencil Zipper pouches
Ear buds
5 Subject notebooks
Back packs/book bags for younger children
Clip boards
Index cards
Elmers bottled glue

Items can be dropped off at HACSM or the Chamber Office.

Leaps of Love Night at the Races

New Article

We have Trevi Pools in stock ready for installation! If you are interested in a round or oval pool, come see us in person and we can show you the options-pricing and more. These will go fast, please inquire within our store. 
M-F 9am-6pm, and 9am-1pm Saturday.
 
GET IN LINE FOR YOUR ABOVEGROUND POOL FOR THE 2022 POOL SEASON We have just been notified of a 3 week order timeframe window for any aboveground pool order(s) acceptance for the 2022 pool season from Doughboy Pools.  Orders placed between now and Friday 8/6/2021 are expected to arrive in the Spring and Summer of next year 2022.  There are no guarantees of delivery or installation time, but they should arrive in time to be installed next pool season.  Requires a small deposit to order and get in line to reserve your pool.  For more details inquire within at 654-4771, or in person at BWet Solutions.
 

Swiss Gift Shop Department 56 Sale

Join us for Department 56 Retirement Sale from July 17th - July 31st.
All Retired Houses and Accessories are 30% Off. Select pieces are 75%+ Off.
Be sure to get your new 2021 catalog and see all the new 2021 Introductions!
Tues, Wed, Fri 10-5; Thurs 10-7; Sat 9-2

Swiss Gift Shop Jim Shore Event

Join us for the First Annual Jim Shore Worldwide Holiday Celebration July 30-July 31, 2021.  Friends from near and far are invited to first join Jim Shore on Facebook live at 10am EST July 30th for a sneak peek of this exclusive ornament!
Visit our store Sat. July 31st 9am-2pm to begin your holiday shopping with this limited edition, hand painted ornament! This beautiful, exclusive ornament is available only while quantities last, so be sure to shop early! 1 in 12 ornaments will be the extremely exclusive sled with gold runners



                                     

Swiss Gift Shop Sidewalk Sale

                                                       
Swiss Gift Shop will have a sidewalk sale from July 22-24th with savings of 20-75% off on unique jewelry, decor and more! Thursday 10-7; Friday 10-5; Saturday 9-2. 
Chamber members, if you would like to clean out some inventory...... join us in taking part in a sidewalk sale on the above dates! 

A message from Heart and Soul Yoga

Hello!  July and August will be here before we know it!  With that, there are a couple changes and enhancements to accessing your yoga practice.  
 
In the following video I explain how to BOOK your classes using your Momoyoga account.  If you don't have an account set up yet, please use the link below to register.  
The video also explains two new features (monthly unlimited video access and a new 10-class pass).  In addition, the video explains a few pricing changes, specifically the upcharge for continuing with Zoom classes.  I am VERY happy to continue using Zoom for those that wish to continue taking classes at home, but I need to pass along the expense of this feature. 
 
Use this link to view the video explanations:

July Calendar 

August Calendar

Farmer's Market at Greenhouse of Highland

HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Safety Grilling Tips

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland offers
outdoor grilling safety tips
July is the peak month for grilling accidents
HIGHLAND— A backyard barbecue can be considered one of the sights and smells of summer, and safety must remain a top priority when using charcoal and propane grills. More than 16,000 people go to an emergency room each year because of a grilling incident, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). About half of those injuries are burns.

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WGEL Big Deals for July

WGEL has a new program starting in July.  Contact Tom Kennedy at 618-664-3300 for more details!

New Article

Information From Representative Charlie Meier


Evening on the Meier Farm 
Rep. Charlie Meier to Host Ninth Annual

This free event is open to the public and a good opportunity to meet Representative Meier
Representative Charlie Meier would like to invite you and your family to the ninth annual “An Evening on the Meier Farm.”  
The event will be held on Friday, July 30th, 2021, from 5:00 – 8:00pm.  This event is free and open to everyone. 

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The Chamber office is OPEN!

Chamber Office Hours

Monday - Thursday:
9am - 3pm

If you would like to meet with us and want to insure that we are in the office, feel free to call ahead of time as we may be out and about visiting with Chamber members. 
Thank you!

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