Join us in welcoming and supporting our
 NEW Chamber Members.

North American Outfitters/Greens at NAO
Website

2 Be Loved Boutique
Website

The Food Dude Catering & Food Truck Co
Facebook

Michael's Restaurant
Website

Shelter Insurance - Joshua Buck
Website

Top Ag Cooperative
Website

Burian Technology Solutions
Website

The Cookie Doode
Facebook

Circle K
Facebook

Fathom Brazilian Jiu Jizsu
Website


 

For more information and to download forms, click HERE!

Click the image below to download your parade entry!

The holidays are quickly approaching and the Highland Chamber of Commerce office is gearing up for another successful retail season with our Gift Certificate Program.  For an annual fee of $40, your company can participate as a place for the certificates to be redeemed.  There are currently over 60 participating businesses at this time, with a very diverse list of categories!  From Accounting  (Scheffel Boyle) to Travel Agencies (Travel One), there is something for everyone on the list!  For a full list of participating businesses, click HERE!  Many of our businesses, schools, organizations, city offices etc., use the Gift Certificates for awards, prizes, gifts etc., keeping the money local and boosting the Highland economy!  For more information on the program, see our website or click the image below!


This program recently celebrated it's 20th year and has over
$1.3 million is sales and GROWING!  

Lunch and Learn with speaker Frank Lipski offered insight into programs to enhance your digital marketing for your business!  Huge thanks to Frank (co-owner of Bailout Escape Rooms) for presenting and of course our Lunch and Learn Sponsors: First Mid Bank & Trust and Terra Properties!

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 FCB Bank, Highland Chamber of Commerce, Kloss Furniture, Rural King, Lee’s Jewelry, Michael's Coffee Shop, The Lory Theater, Woodcrest Small Engine, The Greenhouse of Highland, HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Gift Shop, The Refined Sellers and get your game today! 

Deputy City Clerk /Administrative Assistant Megan Von Hatten and Exec. Assistant/Deputy Clerk, Lana Hediger, will be hosting the SWIMCA (Southwestern Illinois Municipal Clerk Association) Regional Meeting for local Clerks on November 17^th, here in Highland.  Each attendee will receive a “goody” bag with information that pertains to the Highland Community.  If your business/organization would like to submit informative material or promotional items for the bags, please contact the Chamber office and arrange for delivery.  Approximately 20 bags will be made and the deadline to receive the items is November 11^th.
 
Thank you for helping to promote the City of Highland

PRESS RELEASE
Tips for a Safe Halloween

HIGHLAND— Halloween is an exciting time of year for children, as they dress up in creative costumes, carve up pumpkins and gather lots of sweets. But while it can be an enjoyable experience, it isn’t without its preventable, safety risks. HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland and HSHS Medical Group encourage parents to become familiar with basic safety tips to make sure their kids stay safe on Halloween.

“While Halloween safety tips often focus on the danger of candy to children, the most significant risk to young trick-or-treaters now comes from traffic,” noted Dr. Robert Schaefer, HSHS Medical Group family medicine physician. “Parents should check all candy for potential food allergies or choking risks, and they should ration their children's candy so it isn’t consumed all in one night.”

According to Safe Kids Worldwide, on average, children are more than twice as likely to be struck by a car on Halloween than on any other day of the year. To help kids stay safe during trick-or-treating, here are some tips for parents from the National Safety Council (NSC):

Fall In Love With Your Library On Saturdays This October

    On October 29, 2022, we will have a very special story time.  We will be reading pancake stories and have the honor of being served pancakes by the Scouts under the leadership of Kelly Dahm.  We plan on serving breakfast from 10:00-11:00.  It will be a delicious way to start your weekend!
 
     LEGO CLUB IS BACK AND IN FULL SWING!
     Tuesdays at 6 p.m. is Lego Club!  So many Legos! So many kids!  So many great ideas!  We are here to build friendships and creations galore!!!!  Stop in and build for a little while or build for hours.  It is all up to you!!!!  Every Tuesday at 6 p.m.! 

Click HERE for a schedule of November events at the Library!

 

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Click HERE to add to your calendar!

 

For more info, click HERE!

 

Mark your Calendar!  November 18th from 2p - 7p

Click HERE for more information!

Calling all LADIES!!
Lee's fine Jewelry is having a Ladies Night and YOU are invited!  Give your special someone a little help with their gift giving this holiday season and
complete a Wish List! 
See below for details and plan to attend!

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For more info, click the above image.
Also, "read more" by clicking below for a schedule of weekly happenings.

Heart and Soul Yoga with Sharon
1003 Broadway
BOOK A CLASS HERE!
OCTOBER SCHEDULE
Hello!  I hope this finds you well!
 Please find attached the yoga class schedule for Oct. The new series begins on August 31 and you can book these classes through the momoyoga website (link below) beginning Monday, August 15.  
Notice a few additional classes and a new time (8:30 am) for the Saturday morning class - just a little bit later in the morning! 
 I'll be participating in the Treat on the Streets (TOTS) on Friday, Oct. 28 from 1:00-5:00 pm.  Stop by with your littles to get a treat!
 Lastly - On Tuesdays at the studio, Angela Imming teaches a "BARRE Above" class.  Please use the link to book that class.  
https://barre-above-highland.square.site/?fbclid=IwAR3U-R4CujWg1eFQ3WvDrWuxHDpvEtISHihKJNBiY7zfxzLSBCB_z5gqfw8
 

 

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

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!

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