April 15, 2022
Chamber Connection

Easter Services


See below for Church  Easter Service information. 
Church members AND visitors are welcome!
Apostolic Revival Church
Mosaic Church 
Family Bible Church
First Congregational Church
Highland Hope
St. Paul Catholic Church

*If your church is not listed and you would like it to be, please send me the link to your service information and I will get it added.

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.

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 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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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

The Chamber office will be closed on 4-15.
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 March/April

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

Aaron Hodge Allstate
Website

First Student
Website

Next Generation Management Service
Website

Greg Holthaus Memorial Fund​
Facebook




 

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!!

Business News Daily "10 Ways to Become a Better Leader"


Click HERE for some insight from Business News Daily on
"10 Ways to Become a Better Leader".
In times where employee retention is crucial, this is GREAT advise that any
leader can use!

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).
 

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HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Happenings!



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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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PRESS RELEASE

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland updates visitor guidelines to allow visitors for COVID-19 patients
 
HIGHLAND— Visitor restrictions put in place at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland have been updated due to a decline in COVID-19 numbers in our region.
 
Effective April 11, 2022, two visitors per patient per day will be allowed for COVID positive patients which is the same as the hospital’s guidelines for inpatient units. As the pandemic has improved, the adequate supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) has allowed HSHS St. Joseph’s to provide this protection to families and visitors.





 

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Metro East Humane Society Drive Thru Clinic

Highland Moose Lodge #2479 Hosts Fishing Clinic

Lions Biathlon May 28!

Sign up TODAY at highlandbiathlon.org

Illinois National Guard Invites You To Serve

Heart and Soul Yoga April Schedule


Heart and Soul Yoga 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!

April Schedule 
 

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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!
 

Welcome to April from Traci at Leaps of Love!  

Welcome to April from Traci at Leaps of Love!  

So much is happening this spring! Enjoy your tour of LOL and Thank YOU for all your support in getting us ready to bring joy and memories to the families we serve this Spring...Check out the April Leaps of Love excitement HERE! 

Leaps of Love Hosts Spring Retreat



LOL Spring Retreat - Family Testimony
What an amazing weekend had by all!!!
THANK YOU supporters! From gifts in kind, monetary donations, help with mailings, packing up, volunteering, and unloading, YOU have all made a difference in the 8 families we touched this past weekend!!
LOL was fortunate enough to embrace 8 new families affected by childhood brain tumors/cancer. Each with a unique story and yet similar with treatments, doctors, and/or hospitals. Each found a common characteristic to bond them for a lifetime. Each shared their story to become "family" forever. Each touched our hearts that we will never forget. Lasting memories is what it is all about!!
The Priesendorf family would like to share their experience with all of you as YOU were very instrumental to make it happen........ HERE! is their testimony!

Highland Health Care Lunch & Learn

Highland Jaycees Host Schweizerdash 5K!

Kloss Furniture hosts HHS Band & Choir Fundraiser

Highland Rotary Hosts the 38th Annual Bill Pierce Memorial Golf Scramble

It's Party Time Takes Part in the Big Balloon Build!!

     Designer's Group Photo (feat. Sue Chasteen)   
                          Balloon Gala Dresses                           
  
                                                       
More than 65 Balloon Pros from around the world gathered at the Big Balloon Build in Indiana and recreated Candyland using 125,000 BALLOONS. Our own local Sue Chasteen from It's Party Time was part of this exciting event!  The event was created to raise funds for more than 30 charities in the Knox and Crawford County area.  Take a virtual tour of the build HERE!  Way to go Sue and what a great event to be a part of!!  Check out It's Party Time for all of your party needs .......... big or small!!!

Hi Top Bowl Kids Bowl Free Program


Kids Bowl Free Program May 1st - Aug 31st
Kids 18 and under can sign up to bowl 2 games a day, everyday during that time frame for FREE!  (shoe rental additional charge of $1.50)
Contact Hi Top Bowl at 654-6283 for more information!

Highland VFW Post 5694 Open House & Barbecue

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 KingLee’s Jewelry, Woodcrest Small Engine, The Greenhouse of Highland, HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Gift Shop and get your game today! 
 

Happy Easter Everyone!!

Chamber Connection - 2 columns - April 15, 2022