August 5, 2022

BAH hosted by The Game Yard

Click HERE to add to your calendar!!

Welcome New Chamber Members July/August

Join us in welcoming and supporting our
 NEW Chamber Members.


City Scoops Creamery
Website

The Nook on Ninth
Website

VineGogh Art Studio & Wine Bar
Website

CJH Holdings LLC The Fainting Goat 
Facebook

His Kids
Website
 

Street Art Fest Promo Video!

As we make plans and gear up for an amazing Street Art Fest this year, we have had the opportunity to work with
IllinoiSouth Tourism on producing a promotional video to highlight all of the amazing happenings at this year's event! Click below and enjoy the video!!



Thanks IllinoiSouth!!

 

Street Art Festival September 17th!!

Join us for the Chamber of Commerce Street Art Festival!  
Many opportunities to
SPONSOR, take part as an ARTIST, or join in our BAGS TOURNAMENT!
Featured band Benders and Backroads will be
playing from 4-7!!

Visit the Chamber Website for more information and
updates!!




Street Art Festival 2022 Sponsors

Attention Businesses and Organizations 

Take advantage of this opportunity to promote your business/organization at this year's Street Art Festival!  Your business will be highlighted at the event as well as in advertising that reaches outside of the metro area!  A HUGE thanks to the below sponsors!  Your sponsorship goes a long way in helping the Chamber to further their mission to serve the Highland Community!
Get Sponsorship information HERE!

Michelangelo Square Sponsor
Highland Arts Council
The Korte Company


Monet Square Sponsors
Bank of Hillsboro
Becker Jewelers
CC Food Mart
Cedar Creek Dental
DigitalArtz
Edward Jones - Kevin Dewaele
Express Employment Professionals

First Mid Bank & Trust
Highland Jaycees
Highland Lions Club
Highland Rotary Club
Kloss Furniture
Lee's Fine Jewelry
Lou Fusz Ford of Highland
Michael's Coffee Shop
Scheffel Boyle
Spengel Boulanger Funeral Home, Inc.
Straeter Thinking
Terra Properties Inc.
U.S. Bank


Chalk Sponsor
Lisa Sauer, State Farm

Children's Avenue Sponsor
Highland Optimist Club

Bags Tournament Sponsors
ApexNetwork Physical Therapy & Fitness Center
DigitalArtz
Heart & Soul Yoga with Sharon
Highland Health Care Center
Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd.
Rosenthal Optometric
The EPOC Experience
Woodcrest Small Engine

 

ChamberNet at Anderson's New Goshen Medical Building

A great time was had by ALL at the Anderson Hospital ChamberNET last night!  These events provide for great networking opportunities, great food, drink, awesome tours and of course ...... good fun!!  Thanks to all that attended in support of the Highland Chamber and Community!

 
        

Louis Latzer Library Happenings!!


Young Adult Book Club
  More information HERE!

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT At Latzer Library
Tuesday, August 9th
More information HERE!


 

 


 

PBJ Entertainment Schedule

PBJ is HERE and the Highland Parks & Rec have a GREAT entertainment lineup scheduled!! 
Click HERE to add to your calendar!

Thursday Night Live Concert Schedule

VineGogh Wine Bar and Art Studio Offers Murder Mystery Cocktail Parties

VineGogh Wine Bar & Art Studio Presents ....................
A murder most foul has occurred at Marwood Manor where all of our guests are gathered for a cocktail party.  Who will the murderer be? It could even be you! 

Your ticket includes the murder mystery game with 3 rounds of game play, a custom notepad for sleuthing, full appetizer bar, free glass of wine/cocktail or soda, and dessert.  Certificates are awarded for best actor, best costume, and best detective.

 $40 per person (appetizers will vary but typically include items like meatballs, charcuterie, fruit, breads, crackers, chips, dip, veggies etc.) We follow this with dessert. 
This is a great team bonding event or get-together for friends and co-workers!
Learn More  HERE!


 

Cardiac Screening Opportunity for Madison County

L.O.L. Night At The Races

SBDC Announces Startup Challenge

Charlie Meier Golf Tournament!

FAINTING GOAT Hosts Queen of Hearts for HIS KIDS!!

QUEEN OF HEARTS DRAWING AT THE FAINTING GOAT
TO BENEFIT HIS KIDS!!
DRAWING HELD EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 7:30 P.M.
STARTING JULY 20TH

For more info go to hiskidsinc.org 

Holly's House of Hope Fill A Bag Fundraiser

Last Call for Korbball Sign Up!!!

Click image below for more information!!

Kirchenfest Celebrates 50 YEARS!!

Mark your calendar and plan to attend St. Paul Church's annual Kirchenfest as they celebrate their 50th year!!  For more information visit their site HERE!!

Humane Society Wine for Whiskers!

Dye Pretty Hair Co

Text Sierra at Dye Pretty for an appointment!

34th Annual Homestead Harvest Days


The Highland Historical Society presents the 34th Annual Homestead Harvest Days at the Louis Latzer Homestead south of Highland on September 9, 10, & 11, 2022.
Friday, September 9th: 7:30am - 3pm, $3
Saturday, September 10th: 7:30am - 5pm, $5
Sunday, September 11th: 7:30am - 5pm, $5


Highlights include:
• Rainbow Ranch Petting Zoo
• Parade of Power
• Pony Rides
• Barrel Rides
• Corn Box for the kids
• Tours of the Latzer Homestead
• Walk through the Pet Milk Diorama
• Musical entertainment
• LOTS OF FOOD
• Steam-powered Sawmill
• Vintage tractors and farm equipment
• Steam Engines
• Vintage Fire Engines
• Horses plowing
• Rescued Mustang Horses
• and more!
For more information, see their Facebook Page HERE!

Laps For Leaps!!

Relevant Pregnancy Options Center Donation Needs


We take baby items up to two years old & maternity items - new and gently used.

Highland Historical Society Offers Museum Tours

The Kaeser House is open for tours from 1p-4p the first Sunday of each month.

Metro East Humane Society Events

Visit US Bank For All of Your Financial Needs

Check out their website HERE!

Heart and Soul Yoga August Schedule


Heart and Soul Yoga with Sharon
1003 Broadway
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!
AUGUST SCHEDULE
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/

Highland Moose Employee Appreciation

The Greenhouse of Highland Announces Wine Night

Greg Holthaus Memorial Fund Wiffle Ball Tournament

Highland Welcome Club with Janet Nicolaides

For Information about Welcome Club, Click on the image below!!!

 

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!

Illinois South Needs Your Events!


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!

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! 

Read the Pioneer!


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

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

Basler Electric is seeking applications for these job openings. 

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 us and want to insure that we are in the office, feel free to call ahead of time as we 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, we keep your information for the next publication.  Please submit your information to hillarie@highlandillinois.com or sabrina@highlandillinois.com
Single Column- Chamber Newsletter - August 5, 2022