
January 28, 2022 Chamber Connection
Spread the Word!! Help the Chamber of Commerce fill the Event Calendar on our website. It's easy to do and helps get the word out about what you have going on at your business, club or group! Highland has so many exciting things going on and adding your event helps spread the word! To enter your event: Go to highlandillinois.com, then click the Calendars and Events page and look for the submit your event button below the calendar. Once it is entered, it is sent to me for approval, I approve it and it is entered to the events page. Photos/flyers can also be uploaded. Let me know if you have any questions. Job Opportunities SIUE is seeking an Assistant Coordinator, Events and Online Services- Events Administrator Associate More information HERE WGEL has a part time position available with a flexible schedule. Get more information HERE. Basler Electric is seeking applications for these job openings. Terra Properties is looking for a Maintenance Technician. 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. Shop Finley Flooring Online! Now shop Finley Flooring from the comfort of your living room and use the product visualizer to explore the endless possibilities! Visit the website HERE! 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. read more... Highland Arts Council PAVE THE WAY FOR COMMUNITY ART Buy a brick to keep Highland's History Moving Forward read more... Chamber Office Hours Chamber Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 9am - 3pm The Chamber Office will be CLOSED on Thursday, February 3rd. If you would like to meet with me and want to insure that I am in the office, feel free to call ahead of time as I 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, I keep your information for the next publication. Please submit your information to hillarie@highlandillinois.com.	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. February 2nd - Gail Holthaus will be speaking on her Greg Holthaus Memorial Fundraising for AEDs. Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Terra Properties and First Mid Bank & Trust! BAH at Woodcrest Small Engine New Members December/January Join me in welcoming the new members and show your support by spreading the word about them and all that they have to offer!! Vosholler Lawn & Landscape Website coming SOON! Highland Auto Wash Facebook Dent Specialist Inc. Website The Corner Keg Pub Facebook Shine Conscious Consulting & Counseling Website Compustitch Screen Printing & Embroidery Website The EPOC Experience Website St. Louis Brewery, LLC dba Schlafly Beer Website Athletico Physical Therapy Website The Refined Sellers Facebook Your invitation to the Annual Awards Banquet Invites have been mailed and RSVPs can be made to hillarie@highlandillinois.com If you know someone in the community that is deserving of one of the below awards, please nominate them HERE! The awards are an opportunity for recipients to be recognized by their peers and is a great way to show appreciation for all that they do for the community. The Highland Chamber of Commerce will be accepting nominations for the following awards: * Business Person of the Year Award * Bob Hardy Citizen of the Year Award * Bill Pierce Chamber Member of the Year Award * Homer Poss Lifetime Achievement Award * Helping Hands Award Winners will be announced and celebrated at the Highland Chamber Awards on February 26, 2022 at The Olde Wicks Factory. FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF PAST RECIPIENTS CLICK HERE PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR HEART IS EVENT!! Just in time for Valentine's Day, join us in promoting buying local and participate in our *PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR HEART IS EVENT!* For more information, click HERE!! Get your Highlandopoly Game Today!! Looking for a great way to pass the time? The Highlandopoly Game is a the perfect way to have fun with family and friends! Travel your way around the board “Highland Style" and collect your properties and earn money from of course, one of our local banks! Stop by the Highland Chamber of Commerce, Kloss Furniture, Rural King, Lee’s Jewelry, Woodcrest Small Engine, The Greenhouse of Highland and get your game today! Relevant Pregnancy Options Center Trivia Night Moose Lodge 2479 Trivia Night REGISTRATION FORM AVAILABLE HERE!! Mosaic Church hosts Daddy/Daughter Date Night! Keep it Clean with new member Highland Auto Wash!! Metro East Humane Society Drive Thru Clinic Holly's House of Hope Fill A Bag Fundraiser! POP UP PARTY AT FACE IT/SALON BEAUX CHEVEUX For more information and to sign up, see their Facebook page HERE! SIUE Spring Semester Offerings SIUE is gearing up for the Spring Semester with Online Services and Educational Outreach. See below for links to all that they have to offer! Grow Your Professional Skills Spring Into Personal Growth Diversity Offerings Online Degree Offerings Lifelong Learning Speaker Series Lifelong Learning Experiences Event Rentals Alternative Digital Credentialing Program Heart and Soul Yoga Jan & Feb Schedule Heart and Soul Yoga January & February Class Information Hello! I hope this finds you healthy and ready for the holiday season - including the new year! Below are the schedules for the January/February session. There two new yoga classes added to these schedules - Sunday evening (4-5 pm) returning the Deep Stretch class. Wednesday evening - Strength and Stretch - using light weights with yoga poses. Also a new style of class taught by Angela Imming - Barre Above. This class will be on Tuesday evenings, from 5:30 - 6:25. This is a high energy class that utilizes yoga, pilates and barre equipment. Reach out if interested in signing up for this class, as you will not find this on the momoyoga website for booking. Hope you will be able to find a class that fits your schedule, needs, or style. Please reach out if you have any questions! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours! January Schedule February Schedule read more...
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