April 29, 2022
Chamber Connection

Spread the Word!!


Help the Chamber 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.
 

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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!
 

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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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! 
 

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!

Illinois National Guard Invites You To Serve

Chamber Office Hours

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 hosted by The Olde Wicks Factory and The Highland Arts Council

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!!
Shear Bliss
Facebook

6th Street Lofts
Website

Aaron Hodge Allstate
Website

First Student
Website

Next Generation Management Service
Website

 

Lunch and Learn POWER HOUR!!!

Sponsored in part by the Highland Chamber of Commerce, First Mid Bank & Trust and Terra Properties, join us for an informative, high energy Lunch and Learn with Mosaic Church Pastor Matt Embry! Matt will be presenting on "The POWER of the Guest Experience." Now more than ever, creating a GREAT experience for others is at the forefront of any successful business or organization and Matt will offer insight into making this happen for you!
 

Join us for a FREE Chambernet Event May 5th!!!

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!!

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 Machine is seeking applications for Summer Employment with an option for a $500 Scholarship.  Find the details HERE! 

Highland Country Club is looking for a motivated person with experience or 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 and good communication skills are a must. Candidates must be able to decipher work orders to ensure proper print/cut setup. This position will be ordering supplies for upcoming projects, creating in house production schedules and 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

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.

HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Happenings!





HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary Hosting Used Book Sale
 
HIGHLAND— HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland’s Auxiliary is hosting a Used Book Sale Thursday, May 5 through Saturday, May 7 in the Ungacta Conference Center located at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland at 12866 Troxler Avenue. The times for each day’s sale are:
  • Thursday, May 5 – 1 to 4 p.m.
  • Friday, May 6 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 7 – 9 to 11 a.m. 
  • Masks (non-cloth) must be worn in the hospital at all times and social distancing will be observed.
    For sale are an impressive selection of fiction and nonfiction books, children's books, cookbooks,  puzzles, DVDs, CDs and more. Prices for hardback books will be $2, paperbacks are 50 cents, children’s books will be 25 cents and 50 cents, and oversized paperbacks, puzzles and DVDs/CDs are $1. On Saturday, a $3 bargain bag will be offered.
     
    For more information, call the St. Joseph’s Hospital Gift Shop at 618-651-2592. All proceeds from the Auxiliary go to St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland.
     
    For more information about HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland, visit the hospital’s website at stjosephshighland.org


Thank a Health Care Worker during National Nurses and Hospital Weeks
 Two years ago, we remember announcing the delay of in-person celebrations of National Nurses Week and Hospital Week at our HSHS Illinois hospitals. Now, as we look forward to our annual spring celebrations, we cannot help but be grateful and relieved that we have finally made it here – to a place where we can once again start looking forward with hope.
As the nursing leaders of nine HSHS Illinois hospitals, we ask that you join us in thanking the exceptional women and men who have shown character, resilience and strength beyond measure. When tested, the nurses and health care workers at all of our HSHS Illinois hospitals dug their heels in deeper and held their heads higher. They banded together and fought for our community. Through relentless waves of change, they continued to do what they do best – they cared for our patients.
Health care never stops.


                                                                                                

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Bradford National Bank to Host Spring Secure Shredding Day in Highland

Free Shred Day in Highland !
 Bradford National Bank will be hosting a free secure shredding and recycling day.  On Saturday, April 30th, from 9-11am, the shred truck will be at Bradford National Bank in Highland, located at 1100 Mercantile Drive.
This service is being provided as a free service by Bradford National Bank. 
Many items can be recycled; however, Bradford National Bank recommends the secure destruction of financial documents such as cancelled checks, bank statements, tax files, old bills and investment statements. 

 
 

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Bradford National Bank Supports HHS Turf Project

Photo:Bradford National Bank employees donate $50,000 to the Highland High School turf project.  Left to right, Kurt Vonder Haar, business development at Bradford National Bank; Amy Boscolo, athletic director for Highland High School; Michael Ennen, president of Bradford National Bank; Renee Fuller, Bradford National Bank Highland branch manager; and John Keeven, lending officer at Bradford National Bank in Highland. 
Bradford National Bank Supports Highland Bulldogs Turf Project
 Bradford National Bank, who is celebrating their 20th anniversary in Highland, has signed on as a major sponsor for the Highland High School turf project at their football field, committing a total of $50,000 over ten years. 

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Heart and Soul Yoga April/May Schedule


Heart and Soul Yoga April/May Class Information
Hello!
I hope you are doing well!
 Next week is the month of May already and with that comes a new set of class sessions that begin.  These class session will run 7 weeks, with a break from May 25-31 (for Memorial Day weekend) and then again June 27 - July 5th. 
Attached are the calendars showing the class options. 
Please use the momoyoga.com website to book your class.
 There will be a Park Yoga class that will begin June 1 on Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:30-7:30 am at Silver Lake Park at the large pavilion.  Each of those sessions are 4 week sessions.  
  You may prefer to choose an 8- or 10-class pass option.  This option allows you to choose which classes you attend based on your schedule.  These class passes are good for two months from the time you purchase.  The class passes are good for in studio or park yoga classes only. 
 When you book a class, you will be asked to click "agree" on a waiver.  This is a new feature that was added to the booking website.  It is a very generic waiver.  
 Thank you for your continued support of Heart & Soul Yoga.  I look forward to serving you as your yoga instructor! 
April Schedule 
May Schedule

 
 

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Metro East Humane Society Drive Thru Clinic

Anderson Hospital Announces Save the Date for Chambernet


You're Invited!!
CHAMBERNET event at Anderson Hospital's NEW GOSHEN CAMPUS in Edwardsville
Thursday, August 4th from 5-7 pm
Invitation coming SOON!!


 

Lions Biathlon May 28!

Sign up TODAY at highlandbiathlon.org

Kloss Furniture hosts HHS Band & Choir Fundraiser

Highland Moose Lodge #2479 Hosts Fishing Clinic

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! 

 

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Laps For Leaps!!

For more information, click HERE!

Highland Jaycees Host Schweizerdash 5K!

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

FCB offers Gift Cards and Folded Money Cards!

Peanut Butter and Jam Festival Entertainment Schedule

PBJ is almost here and the Highland Parks & Rec have a GREAT entertainment lineup scheduled!! If you would like to take part as a vendor, you can access the application HERE!

 

Highland VFW Post 5694 Open House & Barbecue

U.S. Bank wants to partner with YOU!

The Greenhous of Highland Announces return of Wine Nights

Chamber Connection - 2 columns - April 29, 2022