September 24, 2021
Chamber Connection

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!

Bank of Hillsboro is looking for a Full Time Teller for the Highland location.  Click HERE for more information.

Breese Journal is looking for a part time Ad Representative to visit local businesses selling ads in the Highland Edition.  See Judy Neier at Highland Printers for more information. Details can be found HERE.  


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.

Business After Hours at Bailout Escape Rooms

Business Over Breakfast

Business Over Breakfast is back!!  Join us the first Wednesday of each month at Baymont Inn from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. with an informative speaker presentation. 
October 6th- Rampart Range - Conceal & Carry - New & Renewal
Handgun Safety
Finger Printing 
Police Qualifications (IROCC)
FOID Card Renewal and Apps 

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

Upcoming Events

Flugel Fest
10/16/2021
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Volunteers are needed for the event!  Sign up HERE!

Farmer's Market at Greenhouse of Highland

Leaps of Love Fall Retreat

Holly's House of Hope Bowling Bash Fundraiser

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!

Highland Arts Council

PAVE THE WAY FOR COMMUNITY ART

Buy a brick to keep Highland's History Moving Forward


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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!

DEADLINE for getting information in the Chamber weekly newsletter is Thursday by 3:00pm. ***

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

Thank you for your support!


Thanks so much!!!
Street Art 2021 did not disappoint!  We had an amazing array of art from some very talented artists!  We would like to thank all of the artists, sponsors, food vendors, makers market participants, The Illinois Federation of Business Women and everyone who had a hand in making the day a huge success!
Please know that we appreciate you! Your generosity
and support allows us to have events like Street Art! 
Please see our Facebook page for a full list of artists, sponsors
and other fun photos! 

Welcome New Chamber Members August/September

Join me in welcoming the new members and show your support by spreading the word about them and all that they have to offer!!

Joel Mason, Charles Schwab-Edwardsville
Website

Salon Beaux Cheveux
Danielle Delaney-Davis
Facebook Page

Face It

Britni Ingle
Website

Scooter's Coffee

Debbie Frey
Website

Personal Preference Services
Darrel Newman/Brian Vosholler
Website

Ryan Sautman Realtor
Ryan Sautman
Website


Mac's Family Fun Time
Justin & Hillary McLaughlin
Website

Hi Top Bowl
Ray Voss
Facebook Page

Salon Beaux Cheveux and Face It Ribbon Cutting/Open House

Relevant Pregnancy Options Center Run/Walk

Alvarado Healthcare Patient Appreciation Day


Highland Arts Council Mural Happening NOW!

Highland Music School Announces Fall Classes





HHS Homecoming committee needs your help!


If HHS Homecoming Committee gets the approval to hold the 2021 Homecoming on the square, they will be in need of a dance floor or plywood for a dance floor.  Currently, they have access to one 25x30, and need at least two more like it if possible. If you know of an individual or business who might be willing to rent out this type of flooring, please contact Danielle Rensing Case or Stephanie Buchtel.
Thank you in advance!

Santa Claus IS coming to town!


Plans are underway for another spectacular Christmas parade!  Stay tuned for details on theme and how to get your float entered!

Thank you from Journal Printing

Mentors in Motion



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.

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The Pioneer Newspaper Goes Digital

The Pioneer Newspaper Now on Digital
 
HIGHLAND - The Pioneer Newspaper is available on-line and on Facebook and Twitter,
which links to the digital publishing platform. 
 
Each Friday evening, a link is posted to the Pioneer's Facebook and Twitter page. By clicking that link, the entire paper can be read.
We are committed to publishing the paper FREE so that anyone can read about the community in which we proudly live!
The paper has been on line for several months, but we are fine-tuning the system as we refine the site.
 
The paper can also be read on a computer in its entirety at our domain site (www.thepioneernewspaper.com)
 
We plan to upgrade our system and continue to make The Pioneer Newspaper available at no cost to any reader not only in our area, but around the globe. Reader feedback is important and your feedback as well as your opinion is vital to us. We appreciate and value each and every one of our readers, supporters  and advertisers. 
Our contact information is 618-315-2758 or by USPS at PO Box 144, Highland, IL. 62249 or via email us at: thepioneerpaper@gmail.com

 

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospitals celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day

PRESS RELEASE

Five Reasons to Eat an Apple a Day Celebrating Johnny Appleseed Day, Sept. 26 BREESE, HIGHLAND & GREENVILLE —We’ve all heard the expression, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but is there any truth to it? HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Breese and Highland and HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville are recognizing Johnny Appleseed Day, Sept. 26, by encouraging the public to check out the health benefits of simply eating an apple.

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