Job Opportunities
Job openings currently listed on the Chamber website can be found here.
Basler Electric is seeking applications for these job openings.
Terra Properties is looking for a Maintenance Technician.
Scheffel Boyle is looking for a Full Time Administrative Support Specialist for multiple locations. Send resume to careers@scheffelboyle.com today!
Submit Your Own Job Listing
If you would like your company's open positions listed on the Chamber website, you can do so by entering them from your member home page.
1) Sign in with the log in and password you set up when you joined the Chamber or when we transitioned to the new website.
2) Click on Resources 
3) Choose Submit Job Board - enter your job information
When you complete your entry, it will be pending until approved by the Admin(Hillarie). These are checked weekly for approval.
Farmer's Market at Greenhouse of Highland
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!
HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers Needed
YOU
are invited
to Become an Auxiliary Volunteer
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.
Highland Arts Council
PAVE THE WAY FOR COMMUNITY ART
Buy a brick to keep Highland's History Moving Forward
Chamber Office Hours
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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Chamber News
Children's Avenue Sponsors
Highland Optimists
Art Square Sponsors
Edward Jones - Kevin Dewaele
Highland Jaycees
Highland Rotary Club
Kloss Furniture
Lee's Fine Jewelry, Loans, & More
Luitjohan Flooring America
Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home
Straeter Thinking
Terra Properties/Serendipity Labs
The Korte Company
Tri Ford, Inc.
Bags Tournament Sponsors
Lee's Fine Jewelry, Loans, & More
Mazzio's Pizza
Michael's Coffee Shop
September 18, 2021
The annual Street Art Festival and Makers Market will be held on Saturday, September 18th (Sep19th rain date). The streets of downtown Highland will once again become a temporary art gallery as artists transform the pavement into colorful works of art. We invite you to express your support of the arts and our community by being a part of this unique experience! The Street Art Festival is the perfect way to showcase a business or organization. When you sponsor the Street Art Festival you help the Chamber provide quality events in Highland that everyone can enjoy! Please call the Chamber for more information - 618-654-3721.
Makers Market Openings
If you have either a home business franchise, create things from scratch or maybe even give old items a facelift, there is a place for you at the Street Art Fest. You can find information for our Makers Market online. If you have questions, please call 618-654-3721.
Bags Tournament Registration
Registration is now open for the Bags Tournament. This event will be held on the downtown square while the artists are creating their magic on the streets. Please register early to secure your place in the tournament! Register here.
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!
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: "Practice the Pause" with deep breathing.
Let’s face it, life can be stressful! Even our best laid plans can go off course and we must, sometimes quickly, roll with the changes. It can be as simple as pausing and breathing in for 3-5 seconds and then exhale for the same time, repeat 3 times. It’s amazing how just practicing a pause can reframe your thoughts and set you back on course. Deep breathing can be part of your daily mediation or relaxation and can be practiced before the stress arrives. Give it a try and see what a difference pausing can make in how you react to things you cannot control!
Apex Network & PT Fitness
Congratulations!
Apex member Fred Hemann (pictured left with his son Jason) competed in a powerlifting meet in Ellisville, MO for the USPA Federation. Fred broke the national record in the 75 - 79 age class. He bench pressed 181.9 pounds!!
Jason and Fred train together and share a passion for powerlifting. Fred is an inspiration to the members here at ApexNetwork Fitness Center.
HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland
The HSHS St. Joseph’s Foundation would like to thank all who sponsored and participated in our virtual wine tasting event, Sip, Savor & Support that was held on June 26. It was a great evening, and we are thrilled to share that we raised almost $44,000 to benefit HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland. Proceeds from this event will be used to support surgical equipment enhancements, including the purchase of lifesaving equipment for patients with digestive issues. Thank you again for all of your support.
Keeping Kids Safe Around Water this Summer
As the weather heats up and more children and families head to pools and beaches, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland wants to remind parents and caregivers to always keep an eye on their kids and actively supervise them when they are in and around water.
While it might seem like children would be at a higher risk for drowning at a crowded community pool, most drownings among children ages 1 to 4 occur in home swimming pools, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Among those ages 1 to 14, fatal drowning remains the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death behind motor vehicle crashes.
“It is important to keep in mind that a drowning child... continue reading
Safety Tips Regarding Food Handling, Preparation and Storage during summer months
Preventing a food-borne illness can be a bit more challenging during the summer months when temperatures rise and more people enjoy outdoor picnics, barbecues and camping.
Kayla Barnes, RD, LD, clinical dietitian at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Breese and Highland and HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, says bacteria grow faster in warmer months because hot and humid conditions cause it to multiply. Bacteria can potentially double in as little as 20 minutes.
“The key to a healthy and happy summer gathering is keeping food temperature and time in mind. And when in doubt, throw it out.”
St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Breese and Highland and Holy Family Hospital recommend the following food safety practices: continue reading
Local HSHS Hospitals Encourage Lawn Mower Safety this Summer
Each year thousands of individuals are injured while mowing the lawn. These injuries can be as simple as a first degree burn to something as tragic as an amputation or even death. HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Breese and Highland and HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville urge the public to use caution while mowing, especially when children are involved.
Grand Hall Ribbon Cutting and Open House
Join us on Friday, August 13th for a Ribbon Cutting and Open House celebrating the opening of the Grand Hall at The Olde Wicks Factory. See the newest features of their one of a kind Grand Staircase, 1927 Theater Organ and 2nd Floor Mezzanine with glass railing. The Ribbon Cutting will be at 5:30 and the Open House with light hors d'oeuvres and cash bar with drink specials following at 6:00.
Please see their post on their Facebook page for details and 'like' and 'share' the event! If you are attending, please respond as "going" for planning purposes.
Hope to see you there!!!
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.
Mentors in Motion
 MENTORS IN MOTIONWhat 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.
B-Dry & B-Wet Solutions
 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 News
 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
 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.
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