Happy THANKSGIVING!!
On behalf of the Highland Chamber of Commerce, we would like to wish everyone a
Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for your membership AND your friendship!
Enjoy your families in celebrating all that we have to be thankful for!
Al the best, Hillarie and Sabrina
BAH hosted by Scheffel Boyle
Welcome New Chamber Members October/November
Join us in welcoming and supporting our
NEW Chamber Members.
Northwestern Mutual - Heather Stonebarger
Website
Custom Wrenches Inc. dba Keith's Automotive
Website
DJ Howard & Associates, Inc
Warehouse Management Simplified
Website
Homestead Financial Mortgage
Website
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
Small Business Saturday is THIS Saturday!
Celebrate and Support Small Business Saturday on November 26th!
The holiday shopping season is upon us and there is NO better way to support your community than SHOPPING SMALL and SUPPORTING LOCAL!
Highland is FULL of great places for ALL things retail AND great restaurants/bars to stop and refuel! Let's not forget all of the great Community Services, Churches, Organizations and all things in between! Before you reach to the online retailers or services, take a look at what your Highland Community has to offer! We have a FULL list of anything you could possibly need on our website Member Directory HERE!
As always, we offer Chamber Gift Certificates in $10 and $25 increments and they are available for purchase at participating banks and Chamber office. For more information and list of participating businesses, click HERE!!
Small Business Saturday Cookie Crumb Trail 2022
COOKIE SPONSORS
2 Be Loved Boutique
Broadway Battery and Tire
FCB Highland Bank
Finley Flooring
Finley Sleep Solutions
Heart and Soul Yoga with Sharon
JusTeazin' Salon and Boutique
Lee's Fine Jewelry
Mac's Family Fun Time
Michael's Coffee Shop
Schlafly Highland Square
Schuck Massage Therapy
Shear Bliss
Swiss Gift Shop
The Giving Tree
VineGogh Wine Bar and Art Studio
EVENT SPONSORS
6th Street Lofts
Broadway Battery and Tire
Finley Flooring
Finley Sleep Solutions
First Mid Bank & Trust
Highland Emporium
Highland Printers
JusTeazin' Salon and Boutique
Kloss Furniture
Lee's Fine Jewelry
The Lory Theater
Michael's Coffee Shop
Nook on Ninth
Schuck Massage Therapy
The Chocolate Affair
The City of Highland
The Refined Sellers
Christmas Parade "Candyland Christmas"
Join us for the 2022 Chamber of Commerce
Lighted Christmas Parade!!
Candyland Christmas
Special thanks to our Christmas Sponsor, Highland Machine!
Last call for RSVPs to the Christmas Luncheon
Get your RSVP in for this year's Chamber of Commerce
Christmas Luncheon!
Get With The PROGRAM!!
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!
Get your Highlandopoly Game!
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!
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Carriage Rides on Highland Square hosted in part by Scot Lehr
HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Happenings!
PRESS RELEASES
Click Below for Details
HSHS St. Joseph’s Women and Infants Center awarded
Perinatal Care Certification from The Joint Commission
Photo Caption: Staff from the HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese Women and Infants Center celebrate receiving The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Perinatal Care Certification. Front row, left to right: Jill Witte, RN; Dr. Anne Doll-Pollard, medical staff chair of obstetrics, nursery, and pediatrics; Tracy Mensing, RN and facilitator; Ann Kalmer, RN; and Chelsea Anderson, RN. Middle row: Hailee Gill, RN; Ruth Rainey, RN; Ali Wuebbles, RN; Tiffany Meyer, RN; Cathy Bostick, RN; and Rachel Edwards, RN. Back row: Serra Morton, director of women and infants; Dana Wiegmann, RN; Kylah McCord, RN; Lauren Donnewald, RN; Britny Winning, RN; Jessica Mettler, RN; Janie Schaeffer, RN; and Nancy Beckemeyer, RN. (Masks were removed briefly for the photo.)
Check children’s holiday toy list twice before purchasing gifts
Top 10 toy safety tips
PrimeCare Walk-in Clinic at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland will Close November 18
Local HSHS hospitals encourage you to know the signs of diabetes
November is American Diabetes Month
HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Auxiliary Invites
Community to Gift Shop’s Christmas Open House
HSHS Hospice Illinois Invites Communities to
Join in Virtual Candle Lighting Ceremony
HSHS Celebrates National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
Circle K Fuel Event TODAY!!!
One of the busiest travel days of the year is quickly approaching. A time to connect with family, friends and loved ones and here at Circle K in Highland we want to help your travels be a little more friendly in the pocket book so you can travel a little further ...
Next Wednesday, you will want to pencil us in for our special Fuel Event on November 23, 2022 from 3:00pm-6:00pm
I even hear that there will be a Special Guest coming all the way from the North Pole to help expedite your children’s letters to Santa! Postmaster Jinglestocking, a delightful Christmas Elf with her sparkling personality will be here to greet your children, help mail their letter in the Official Postmaster Jinglestocking Mailbox and if time permits, pose for a picture with your little ones.It would be the perfect time to grab some of our yummy hot chocolate and a cookie too.See you all on Wednesday!
Your Friendly Highland Circle K Team
Happenings at Louis Latzer Public Library
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!
FCB Black Friday Specials!
Highland Hope Offers Service of Comfort and Hope
Men's Night at Lee's Fine Jewelry
Beer, Bourbon & Balls (Lee’ s Famous Meatballs) Men’s Night…..Thursday December 1 from 4-8.
Ok guys - it’s your turn! The beer will be iced down and waiting for you from 4-8 on Thursday December 1. Not a beer drinker, how about bourbon? Come in and shop for the special lady(ies) in your life. Our entire staff will be here to help you find that special something and gift wrap it too!! We have something for everyone no matter the budget! Come see us for a fun relaxing shopping experience!
Highland Music School Fundraiser
Highland Emporium Holiday Special Events
Heartland Community Chorus to Celebrate Christmas Joy
Heartland Community Chorus invites Highland Area residents to Celebrate Christmas Joy! with us at our annual Christmas concert on Saturday, December 10th at 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 11th at 3:00 pm. Both concerts will be held at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL. Ticket prices are $15 and may be purchased at FCB Banks, Highland, from a Chorus member, or online at www.heartlandcommunitychorus.org. Children 16 and under are free.
The concert will feature new and old Christmas music with a brass ensemble, percussion, and woodwinds. It’s a perfect way to start your Christmas festivities.
read more...
Vine Gogh Wine Bar and Art Studio Hosts Murder Mystery Cocktail Party
VineGogh is pleased to announce a couple of fundraising projects for the upcoming holiday season. We hope you'll join us to make a gift and give a gift to a couple of deserving organizations!
Click each image below for details!
Click below for details!
Highland High School Choir Cocoa and Carols Christmas Fundraiser
Highland Community Chorus Invite
Lou Fusz Ford of Highland Collecting Donations for Food Pantry
In the spirit of giving this holiday season, Lou Fusz Ford of Highland will be collecting money and/or nonperishable food item donations for our local Highland Food Pantry, HACSM to help those less fortunate. Donations may be dropped off during business hours at Lou Fusz Ford of Highland between Nov 24th - Dec 16th and a
truck will be on hand to store donations.
We appreciate you and wish you a Happy Holiday Season!
Cedarhurst Senior Living Christmas Events
First Mid Bank & Trust Fill a Stocking!
Please join with First Mid Bank & Trust to help those less fortunate in our local community during this holiday season! This year, more than ever, we need your help! Please pick up a stocking at our Highland branch located at 12616 State Route 143 and fill it with items for a child ages 18 & under & then return it to us by Friday, December 2, 2022. The stockings will be donated to the Highland Area Christian Service Ministry.
Highland Music School Youth Orchestra
Bailout Escape Rooms Wants to Host Your Next PARTY!
The holidays are coming and BAILOUT ESCAPE ROOMS wants to host your next party, a great entertainment idea for friends and family that are visiting from out of town!
Tired of giving the same old gift each year and want to give the gift of FUN??? Stop in and get a gift certificate to BAILOUT ESCAPE ROOMS!!
Check out their Website HERE for information on their rooms, booking and gift certificates!
Highland Masonic Lodge Offers Sponsorship Opportunities!
Top Ag Cooperative, Inc. Highland Prepares for Lighting of the Tree
You know the Christmas season is upon us when the Top Ag Cooperative, Inc. Highland grain elevator turns on their Christmas Tree. Here are a few of their employees and helpers hard at work preparing for the lighting of the tree. A tradition started many years ago lives on! Keep an eye out for this beautiful display! 
Holly's House of Hope Fill A Bag Fundraiser Fall Schedule
SIUE "Warm and Fuzzy Tree"
The Fainting Goat Hosts Taco Tuesdays To Benefit HIS Kids
501 Blues Club Happenings Every Week!
For more info, click the above image.
Also, "read more" by clicking below for a schedule of weekly happenings.
Host a PAAARTY at The Game Yard!!
Greg Holthaus Memorial Fund Bowling Fundraiser
See contact info below for Sign Up, Information and Sponsorship Opportunities!
Heart and Soul Yoga November/December Schedule
St. Paul Catholic School Dinner Auction Needs Your Sponsorship!
Sponsorship Opportunities for Area Businesses
St. Paul Catholic School is currently seeking businesses interested in sponsoring live auction items at Viking Night. This fundraiser at the KC Hall in Highland typically brings in about 400 people, and sponsors receive advertising in school and church publications, reaching over 1,000 homes. Viking Night is St. Paul School’s largest fundraiser, providing much needed equipment and updated curriculum.
Below are various sponsorship package ideas:
Highland Health Care November Report
Click the image below for Highland Health Care November Report!
US Bank Announces CD Specials
ADD YOUR PRESS RELEASE TO THE CHAMBER WEBSITE - New Feature
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!
SIUE is seeking an Assistant Director for Off Campus and Corporate Partnership Programs. Click HERE for the job posting.
501 Blues Club is seeking applicants for bartenders. "Now Hiring Bartenders for Nights and Weekends. Apply in person (1106 New Trenton Road) or on our Facebook page".
CLEAN UNIFORMS - is seeking applicants for Production Team Members. Click here for details.
EVUCC is seeking applicants for a Music Ministry Director. Click here for details.
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.
Highland Welcome Club with Janet Nicolaides
For Information about Welcome Club, Click on the image below!!!
Illinois South Needs Your Events!
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Illinoisouth is looking for to help promote your event! If you have an event that you would like posted, following their link HERE!
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 |
