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
Below are some of the awesome jobs that can be found in the Highland area. Click HERE for a full listing from our website!
Highland Country Club is looking for a motivated person who currently has experience or is wanting to learn to cook in a restaurant setting. Needing someone to help our current cook on busy league nights and to take the initiative to cook on the weekends. Knowledge of restaurant workings & food service would be beneficial. A great opportunity for someone just starting in the food service industry, or for an experienced cook that can work/cook alone right away. Contact Jason Burns @ highlandccgolf@gmail.com or 618-654-4653 for more information.
Digitalartz is looking for a Production Assistant. Two years experience is a plus but not necessary. Candidates must be organized and possess good planning skills.
General Electrical knowledge is a must. Must possess good communication skills. Candidates must be able to decipher work orders to ensure proper print/cut setup. This position will be ordering supplies for upcoming projects, will be creating in house production schedules and also scheduling offsite installations. Please come by Digitalartz at 188 Woodcrest Drive in Highland to apply.
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.
Read The Pioneer Newspaper online!
Catch up on all the latest news and read The Pioneer Newspaper online
HERE!!
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.
Highland Arts Council
PAVE THE WAY FOR COMMUNITY ART
Buy a brick to keep Highland's History Moving Forward
Chamber Office Hours
Please Note: The Chamber Office will be CLOSED from 3/21 - 3/25.
Chamber Office Hours
Monday - Thursday:
9am - 3pm
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. |
BAH at First Mid Bank & Trust
New Members February/March
Join me in welcoming the new members and show your support by spreading the word about them and all that they have to offer!!
First Student
Website
Next Generation Management Service
Website
Greg Holthaus Memorial Fund​
Facebook
AVH Ink & Vinyl LLC
Website
Vosholler Lawn & Landscape
Website coming SOON!
Join us at Chambernet's Free Event
Join us for networking and fun with fellow chamber members from the area at GCS Credit Union Ballpark! Register for the FREE event HERE!
SHOUT OUT to new member, Christine Strom from FIRST STUDENT for donating a bus and driver for the evening!
EMAIL ME if you would like to ride the bus with us!!
City of Highland invites Businesses to Interactive Map
February 28, 2022
Dear Highland Business Owner,
The City of Highland is creating a new interactive city map. The map will be a great tool for citizens and visitors of Highland to see all that our town has to offer. This is also an amazing opportunity to promote your business. The map will be located on the city website and QR codes will be placed around town with participating businesses. If you would like for your business to be on the interactive map, please complete the following form ( https://forms.gle/pawPJJY7qLmrioif8).
State and Federal Grant Opportunities Available
We are happy to give you the latest update on B2B awards, totaling $171 million. This means that there is nearly $79 million left to go. Our partners at Allies for Community Business are working hard to carefully review applications and get relief to businesses in need.
State Grants
Route 66 Grant Program (CLOSING SOON!)
What: This grant is for the development of tourism, education, preservation, and promotion of the 100th Anniversary of Route 66. This grant will help develop or enhance sites along Route 66, while prioritizing projects focused on future transportation and tourism trends such as electric vehicles. Eligible projects also include plans to enhance existing attractions, develop new attractions, and improve wayfinding for travelers.
Potential Applicants: Certified convention and visitors bureaus.
How Much: $4 million total.
Deadline: March 7 th, 2022
Apply: Information can be found HERE.
HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Happenings!
HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Honors
Nursing Staff for Clinical Development Growth
HIGHLAND— HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland recently honored four registered nurses (RNs) who continued their clinical development growth by participating in the hospital’s Nursing Clinical Ladder (NCL) program.
The NCL promotes the lifelong pursuit of expertise of the clinical nurse. The overall goal of the program is to continue to provide high quality nursing care and opportunities for clinical nurses to experience professional growth and advancement. To apply for the program, nurses must complete a pledge of participation to commit to the program over a determined period of time.
There are four levels of clinical growth outlined in the program, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Each level outlines requirements for achievement that increase the higher the level. These include references from co-workers/managers and some exemplars (written illustrations of the nurse’s professional practice) about patients the nurse has cared for and learned from. Nurses are also required to have a selection of continuing education pertinent to their unit.
St. Joseph’s recently honored the following RNs who continued their clinical development growth in the NCL program:
- Lyndsey Gelly for Platinum Level
- Holly Deien, Emily Duffin and Stephanie Grant for Silver Level
Each level has monetary awards for recipients who achieve that level, funded by the HSHS St. Joseph’s Foundation. A total of $6,000 was divided amongst the four individuals depending on the level of achievement reached.
Teresa Cornelius, chief nursing officer, shared, “I congratulate these nurses whose participation in this program demonstrates their commitment to advancing their knowledge, leadership and practice excellence. Their dedication ultimately leads to higher quality care for our patients.”
For more information about HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland, visit the hospital’s website at stjosephshighland.org.
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HSHS Illinois Division offering nursing scholarships up to $20,000
BREESE, HIGHLAND & GREENVILLE — Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) Illinois Division recently announced a scholarship opportunity for students pursuing a career in nursing. The HSHS Scholars program is open to qualifying students attending an accredited nursing program. Students can earn up to $20,000 of funding for educational expenses. In addition to financial help, recipients will have a job upon graduating and passing boards in an HSHS Illinois Division hospital.
“I recommend applying for the HSHS scholarship program because it is a great way to help pay for school and also gives you a head start in starting your career in nursing,” said Ciarra Marreo, RN, a recent recipient of HSHS Scholars funding. “Once graduating, the anxiety you feel preparing for the NCLEX and searching for a job is intense. This scholarship ensures that you have a job in your desired specialty after graduation and the residency program is very beneficial in helping new grads grow.
HSHS is a multi-institutional health care system that cares for patients in 14 communities in Illinois and Wisconsin. With nine hospitals in Illinois, scores of community-based health centers and clinics, nearly 2,300 physician partners, and more than 13,000 colleagues, HSHS is committed to its mission “to reveal and embody Christ’s healing love for all people through our high-quality Franciscan health care ministry.
For additional questions about the HSHS Scholars program, email ILscholarships@hshs.org. For other career opportunities in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical positions, visit www.careers.hshs.org.
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HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Health Fair
HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland is excited to be hosting another drive-thru health fair this spring. Please save the date. We will have more details coming soon once registration is open.
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Dr. Peter Kim, HSHS Medical Group Gastroenterologist
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month:
New recommendations encourage colon cancer screenings at the age of 45
HIGHLAND— HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland and HSHS Medical Group recognize Colon Cancer Awareness Month in March and remind all about an important update in colon cancer screening recommendations announced late last year.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and the American Cancer Society now recommend adults age 45 to 75 be screened for colon cancer, and adults age 76 to 85 ask their doctor if they should be screened. Previously, it was recommended adults begin colon cancer screening at age 50. The reduction in age from 50 to 45 is in part due to findings from the USPSTF that an estimated 10.5% of new colorectal cancer cases occur in persons younger than 50 years.
Metro East Humane Society Drive Thru Clinic
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
Heart and Soul Yoga March/April Schedule
Heart and Soul Yoga March/April Class Information
Hello!
New sessions begin Feb. 28 and run through April 30! (Note there is a break from April 13-25 due to Easter and instructor vacation during this session).
Book your session, drop in, or 8- or 10-class pass membership using the booking website, momoyoga.com!
Hope to see many new, familiar and current yogis in these classes! BE WELL!
March Schedule
April Schedule
Highland Moose Lodge #2479 Hosts Fishing Clinic
Highland Health Care Lunch & Learn
Cedarhurst Hosts Virtual Painting Class
We’ve got an exciting event coming up. So, grab your brushes, grab your paint, and start practicing your best Bob Ross impression. It’s time for a Virtual Painting Class!
Join us on March 22nd at 6pm CT. The first 5 people to register per community will receive a kit with everything you need in order to channel your inner artist. This will be the perfect opportunity to tap into your creative side, have a little fun, and learn some more about our community!
Register TODAY at www.cedarhurstevents.com.
We’ll see you soon!
Mac's Family Fun Time Announces New Additions to the Arcade!
Come on out to Mac's Family Fun Time and try out their new additions to their already awesome arcade! New features include Hoops FX Basketball, ATV Slam, Centipede Chaos and 4 lanes of SKEE-BALL! Don't forget their frozen custard and other delicious snacks!!
Leaps of Love Win a $250 Gift Card!!
Lisa Sauer State Farm Insurance Hosts Easter Egg Hunt
Lisa Sauer State Farm Insurance hosts Easter Egg Hunt!
If your business would like to take part in this awesome event, contact the Lisa Sauer State Farm office and they will get you some eggs to
fill for the kids to hunt!
 
First Mid Bank & Trust Collecting Filled Easter Baskets
First Mid Bank & Trust is once again collecting filled Easter baskets for less fortunate children in our area. Join in the fun by picking up an empty basket at the First Mid branch located at 12616 State Route 143, Highland IL 62249. Fill the basket with goodies for children ages 10 & under and return it by Friday, April 1 st. Baskets will be distributed by Highland Area Christian Service Ministries to less fortunate children in our area. If you need any other information, please call Becky at 618-654-1111 option 1.
Cedarhurst Hosts Spring Brunch!
Celebrate the BIG 4-0 at Compustitch Embroidery & Screen Printing
JUSTIN’S 40 SALE!!!! March 1st 2022 – April 1st 2022
We have some awesome news for all!! Please share this amazing post and pass the good word!! Place an order for 100+ shirts for screen printing, embroidery, or vinyl and receive 40% off. Garments must be purchased from Compustitch. Discount does not apply if own apparel is brought in. Offer expires April 1 st. So, lets get the ball rolling on shirts and hoodies! Sports teams, business promotional shirts, vacations, weddings, bachelor & bachelorette parties ect... Shirts make great giveaways for parades! How much fun to toss in the crowd and every spectator wants one!! Have an open house coming up? Let us design shirts to promote your business!
When you sell or give a shirt away with your logo it’s a great, cheap way to advertise every time they wear it. So, stop in and see us at 712 Broadway, Highland, IL 62249 or call 618-654-4754, email contact@shopcompustitich.com or visit our website www.shopcompustitch.com
We are now a Highland Chamber member and take chamber gift cards. Contact us today to make your dream a reality with new apparel custom made for you!!!
Holly's House of Hope 5K Walk/Run
If you would like to sponsor this VERY worthwhile cause, contact Gabrielle Thompson at gathomp@siue.edu. A Go Fund Me has also been set up and can be accessed HERE!
ILLIONOISouth Needs Your Event Listings!
Welcome to ILLINOISouth!
 ILLINOISouth Tourism covers more ground than any other Convention and Visitor's Bureau in the State of Illinois. We represent 21 counties stretching from the Mississippi River east of St. Louis, MO to the Wabash River west of Vincennes, IN. We are both rural and urban, allowing guests to enjoy big city life and simple, country treasures all at once!
Illinoisouth is looking for to help promote your event! If you have an event that you would like posted, following their link HERE!
Heartland Community Chorus Invite
Heartland Community Chorus invites you to their spring concert, "Music for the King.” The concert will be presented at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland on Saturday, March 26 th at 7:30 pm and on Sunday, March 27 th at 3:00 pm. The concert will feature "Mass in D Major" by Antonin Dvorak for chorus and organ, plus additional pieces for the organ, offered by members of the Confluence Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Guest organists on the concert will be Robert Raymond, Gay Anderson and Rene Zajner. Tickets are $15 (under age 16-free), and are available at the door, from chorus members, and at the website: heartlandcommunitychorus.org.
Finley Flooring Hosts Easter Party!!
JusTeazin Holds Fundraiser!
SIUE Lifelong Learning Institute Presents.......
SIUE Lifelong Learning Institute and Edwardsville Public Library Present:
Untangling the Betsy Faria Murder Case: A Talk by Joel Schwartz and Charles Bosworth
Join us for an inside look at the Betsy Faria murder case and trials of her husband Russ Faria and friend Pam Hupp with attorney Joel Schwartz and journalist Charles Bosworth. The shocking true story is detailed in Schwartz and Bosworth’s book Bone Deep: Untangling the Twisted True Story of the Tragic Betsy Faria Murder Case, and it is now the subject of the NBC miniseries "The Thing About Pam" starring Renee Zelleweger and Josh Duhamel as Joel Schwartz.
The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required as in-person seating is limited.
Books-A-Million will be on hand selling Bone Deep: Untangling the Twisted True Story of the Tragic Betsy Faria Murder Case, and a book signing will follow the talk.
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 6:00 p.m.
NCERC at SIUE (National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center)
400 University Park Drive
Edwardsville, IL 62025
The event will also be available via Zoom.
Register to attend in person: https://www.enrole.com/siue/jsp/session.jsp?sessionId=LLS22-LJOE-01E&courseId=LJOE&categoryId=66821A90
Register to attend via Zoom: https://siue.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9D6cdvgeRwKJD4mI34MVAw
For questions or to register over the phone, contact Alicia Taylor at 618-650-3233.
 
Illinois National Guard Invites You To Serve
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, HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Gift Shop and get your game today!
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