June 10, 2022

BAH hosted by APEXNETWORK PHYSICAL THERAPY

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Welcome New Chamber Members May/June

Join us in welcoming and supporting our
 NEW Chamber Members.


Tullaghan's Irish Pub

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Unwind Salon Spa Lounge
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The Game Yard
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Highland Emporium
Website coming soon!

501 Blues Club 
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Shear Bliss
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6th Street Lofts
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Aaron Hodge Allstate
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LIVE on KTRS!!!

Tune into 550 KTRS on June 14th at 3:30 where Mallord and I will be featured on the LIVE "On The Road Again" segment.  We will be highlighting some of the awesome things to do and places to go around the Highland Community!  Thanks to the Illinois South Tourism and the City of Highland for funding this great opportunity!!

Heidi Glaus and Josh Gilbert with 550 KTRS
 

A Night at the Museum with Roland is history!!!

What a great turnout for our Night at the Museum with Roland!  Roland provided tours of his vast collection of Highland history and many stories were shared!  We appreciate this opportunity and invite you to take a tour by contacting The Highland Home!
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Highland Chamber Hosts Shop Local Summer Sidewalk Sale!!


This weekend! Schweizerfest 2022 Event Schedule

Highland Jaycees Host Schweizerdash 5K!

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Unwind ONE YEAR Celebration!

HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Hosts Rummage Sale


HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Auxiliary
Hosting Rummage Sale
Accepting donations June 23-24 at St. Paul Gym
HIGHLAND— HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Auxiliary is hosting a rummage sale in June and will be accepting donations for the sale from the community.
 
Donations for the rummage sale can be dropped off at St. Paul Gym, 1420 Ninth St., Highland on Thursday, June 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, June 24 from 8 to 11 a.m. For drop offs and on sale days, use the driveway on the west side of St. Paul Hall and enter the doors straight ahead. This entrance will be the only open doors for donation drop offs and the rummage sale. Watch for directional signs to the gym.
 
While all donations are appreciated to make the sale a success, the auxiliary is not accepting donations of clothing, shoes, books, electronics or large exercise equipment. 
 
The rummage sale will be Friday, June 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturday, June 25 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. a bag can be filled for $3.
 
All proceeds from the Auxiliary go to St. Joseph’s Hospital. For more information about HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland, visit the hospital’s website at stjosephshighland.org.
 

HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Press Releases


HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Auxiliary
Accepting Used Books
 
HIGHLAND— HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Auxiliary is once again accepting used book donations. Donations can be delivered to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Gift Shop Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
 
Donations are being accepted of nice, clean books of fiction, non-fiction, children’s, and cookbooks, either hardbacks or paperbacks. Puzzles, CD’s and DVD’s are also accepted.  The Auxiliary requests no self-care, religious, or do-it-yourself books, encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc.
 
Masks (non-cloth) must be worn in the hospital at all times, per current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.
 
All proceeds from the Auxiliary go to St. Joseph’s Hospital. For more information about HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland, visit the hospital’s website at stjosephshighland.org.
 

Highland VFW Hosts Open House and BBQ

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Metro East Humane Society Events

Shear Bliss Offers Special for Teachers and Staff!!

TEACHERS AND STAFF!!

Thank you for putting up with children- you’re the true MVPs of this world!!
I’m going to run a special through the end of June 2022
$50 facial for ANY AND ALL TEACHERS/SCHOOL STAFF!! 😍 you’ve had a crazy last few years- let’s get you pampered!
Message to book today!!


 

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!!

RESCHEDULED Highland Moose Kids Fishing Clinic

FCB offers Gift Cards and Folded Money Cards

Laps For Leaps!!

Busey Bank Shred Day June 11th 9-11

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

Heart and Soul Yoga June Schedule



June Yoga Schedule
Park Yoga classes are available on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 6:30-7:30 am. It is so beautiful to practice in nature and it gets your day started in the best way!  
All classes (studio or park) are $10 to drop-in and I have a 8- and 10-class pass option that is good for 2 months from the data or purchase.  With this class pass option, you can select different classes to attend - in studio only.  There is also a Barre Above class (taught by Angela Imming) on Tuesdays, from 5:30-6:30 pm.
BOOK A CLASS HERE!

Subscribe to my YouTube Channel to find videos to use at a time that is convenient for you.  If you use the video for in-home practice and wish to pay, you may do so through Venmo or sending a check to the studio.  Pay what you desire or are able to! 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNTjFigd3vZQtfUul-Yv6Mg/
For more details about classes, check out my website:  https://yogawithsharon.weebly.com/
OR my Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/yogawithsharonschmitz/




 

Holly's House of Hope Fill A Bag Fundraiser

Highland Welcome Club with Janet Nicolaides


The Welcome Club of Highland was established over 50 years ago as a way to welcome new residents to Highland.  Over the years, Jane Widmer, Janet Flamm Jenny, and most recently, Patti Parker have done this and now I have been offered to take it over and am so excited to do so.

The Welcome Club is made so successful only by the business owners who choose to sponsor it.  The cost is $25 per month and the business supplies what they want to put in the bag.  A brochure, novelty item, business card or a coupon are what are currently in the bags.
I will visit approx. 25 new residents each month, give them a bag, and help make them aware of what our great town has to offer.  The club has never charged churches, civic organizations or not for profit.  I feel that, you as a business owner, participating in the Welcome Club, also helps support these organizations and churches.

I was a business owner in Highland for 25 years and in 2021, sold it only to realize how much I missed the public.  So when Patti called and asked if I wanted to take over, I was thrilled!!  I love this town, our businesses, and it's people.
I will work closely with our Chamber of Commerce and our City to bring you, the business owner, the best exposure I can.  I hope to set up a Facebook page soon.

I am open to any and all suggestions and would love to see the Welcome Club grow and can only do so with your support. Soooo, who wants to hop on board and be a part of this awesome club and help fill those welcome bags with lots of goodies??
Thank you and thanks to the sponsors who support the Welcome Club!
Janet Nicolaides

4th of July Fireworks Donation Request



4th of July will be here before we know it!
If you are a business owner or a member of an organization in or around Highland and would be interested in donating to the Annual Fireworks Fund please reach out to Hillary Held at hheld@highlandil.gov.

Glik's Announces Expansion!!!

📣🛍GLIK’S EXPANSION HAPPENING 📣🛍
We are excited to share that starting in September, Glik’s will be expanding into the vacant space formerly known as Randy’s BBQ. This is a 2,400 square foot expansion by The Korte Companythat will allow for a substantial inventory increase of men’s apparel, which will in turn add inventory for youth and women’s apparel too. Glik’s will remain open during the transition. There is a target completion date of Oct 1st. Some of the brands you will see a much larger inventory of will be, Patagonia, The North Face, Ariat, Huk, Billabong, Quicksilver, and Carhartt.
We are excited to watch Glik's grow in Highland!

PBJ 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!
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Mac's Family Fun Time Summer Hours!

Cedar Creek Dental Announces New Dentist

To make an appointment or for more
information, see their website HERE!

The Greenhous of Highland Wine Night

Anderson Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament

Pictured:  Charles Lane, M.D. and Tim Childers, two of the members
of the winner’s team.



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Compustitch Screen Printing and Embroidery


View Compustitch's new Promo Video Here 
and Shop online!
 

Highland Music School Summer Strings

Enroll now for the Summer String Camps!

Korte & Luitjohan Announces Promotions and New Hires

 
Korte & Luitjohan Announces Promotion and Hirings
 
Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc. (K & L), based in Highland, Illinois, has announced a promotion and the hiring of three new members of its team.
 
Kyle Luitjohan has been promoted to project manager.  Luitjohan began his career with K & L in September 2013 as an assistant project manager and IT manager.  He will continue his IT duties in his new role. A Highland native, Luitjohan graduated from McKendree College in 2004 with a degree in Computer Information Systems.  Because of his experience in an assistant’s role, Luitjohan will easily transition to the project manager’s position, where he will work with office and field staff to execute the successful, timely performance of K & L’s construction jobs.
 
Chris Kattenbraker is joining K & L as estimator/project manager. Born and raised in Chester, Kattenbraker currently lives in Walsh, IL with his wife, Heather.  He has two adult sons, Collin and Nick.  Chris is a 1990 graduate of State Technical College of Missouri. Based on his experience and relationships he has developed, Chris will be an asset to acquiring and managing a variety of projects.

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Read the Pioneer!


Catch up on all the latest news and read The Pioneer Newspaper online
HERE!!

Kids Bowl Free Program at Hi Top


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!

Highlandopoly Games Available


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! 

Illinois South Needs Your Events!

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!

Chamber Member Job Listings

Below are some of the awesome jobs that can be found in the Highland area.  Click HERE for a full listing from our website!

Bank of Hillsboro is hiring for 2 teller positions.  For more details, click HERE!

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

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.

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.

Chamber 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.
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