October 1 , 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

Upcoming Events

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

Volunteers are needed for the event!  Sign up HERE!

Leaps of Love Fall Retreat

Holly's House of Hope Bowling Bash Fundraiser

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

The Chamber Office will be CLOSED on Monday October 11th.

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! 

Join us at Business Over Breakfast

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!

Welcome New Chamber Members 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
 

American Legion Breakfast this Sunday

LOL Give Back Day with Glik's!

Highland Arts Council Art in the Park

Join the Highland Arts Council at the 17th Art in the Park event where artists from different mediums showcase their talents!  See their Facebook page HERE for more details!

Join Finley Sleep Solutions for their Anniversary/Open House

Glik's Celebrates 124 Years!!

Oct 4th - 10th Glik's will be celebrating 124 Years with SALES, SALES and more SALES!  See their Facebook Page with up- to- date sales info!!  
 

Salon Beaux Cheveux and Face It Ribbon Cutting/Open House

Alvarado Healthcare Patient Appreciation Day


Highland Music School Announces Fall Classes





9 Pin No Tap at Hi Top for VFW Auxiliary

LOL $10,0000 Dinner Dance

Highland Arts Council Mural Happening NOW!

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland to Host Drive-Thru Health Fair

HIGHLAND— HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland will host a drive-thru health fair Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 6 to 11:30 a.m. at the Highland-Pierron Fire Department, 12611 Iberg Road, Highland, Illinois. 
 
All hospital colleagues will be wearing masks and required personal protective equipment, and participants will be required to wear masks as well. Please wear short-sleeved shirts and coats that are easily removed to make the process easier.
 
Those wanting to attend must register for an appointment online at stjosephshighland.org/healthfair before Sunday, Oct. 24. There are limited spots available and on-site registration will not be accepted. If you are unable to register online, you can call 618-651-2739 for assistance.
 
“We are excited to be able to once again offer this service to our local community while still following guidelines and protocols to keep our patients and colleagues safe,” shared Lorien Martindale, laboratory facilitator at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
 

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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!

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

 

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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