January 20, 2023

In This Week's Issue

BAH hosted by Lou Fusz Ford of Highland

Add to your calendar HERE!

Welcome New Chamber Members December/January

Join us in welcoming and supporting our
 NEW Chamber Members.


Clarity Ponds
Website

Clarity Cleaning Services
Website


Martha Mary Boutique
Facebook

Highland Speedway
Website


Hirsch's Tavern DBA Ethel's
Facebook

ADR Highland Inc.
Website


Custom Wrenches Inc. dba Keith's Automotive
Website

Lunch and Learn POWER HOUR with Jeff Weinacht

LAST CALL FOR RSVPS!!!


Chamber Hosts Local Dine Around!!

Attention ALL  Chamber Members!!

The Chamber of Commerce will be launching it's first
"Local Dine Around" On-Premise Passport Program!! To promote more traffic within the on-premise during the months of March - May, we are offering the following business sponsorship opportunities!
1) Passport Participant - $25 bar/restaurant gift certificate donation (completed passports will be drawn for winners at the end of the program and they will receive the gift certificate as their winnings)
2) Event Sponsor - $100 sponsorship (Logo or business name to be featured on the passport)


This program will generate lots of excitement within Highland and the surrounding local area for Chamber members and help provide a FUN and EXCITING reason to drink or dine out during the not so busy months for the on-premise!  
Contact Sabrina at sabrina@highlandillinois.com for questions and sign up!


Our Participant List is off to a GREAT start!
Contact us to sign up!!


Passport Participants
Blue Springs Cafe
E.L. Flanagan's
Hi Top Bowl
Highland Diner
Mac's Family Fun Time
Michael's Coffee Shop
Michael's Restaurant
Old Time Pub
Railshake
The Corner Keg 
Tullaghan's Irish Pub

Passport Event Sponsors
Bank of Hillsboro
Bradford Bank
First-Mid Bank and Trust
Lee's Fine Jewelry
The Corner Keg
The Welcome Club
Tullaghan's Irish Pub

Businesses Needed for our Shop Local Event

Promote Shopping Local with us!!
See details below on how you can take part in the event!

Email me for questions and sign up!




Our Participant List is off to a GREAT start!
2 Be Loved Boutique
Becker Jewelers
Face It
Highland Emporium
Lee's Fine Jewelry
Michael's Coffee Shop
Salon Beaux Cheveux
The Chocolate Affair
The Cookie Doode
The Greenhouse of Highland

 

Post Your Event to the Chamber Website!



Help the Chamber of Commerce 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 us for approval, we approve it and it is entered to the events page. Photos/flyers can also be uploaded (.jpg or .png). Let us know if you have any questions.


Chamber Member Job Listings


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. If you need the info resent or have questions, just let us know, we are HAPPY to help!
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.

Click HERE for a full listing of job postings from our website!

Save the Date for the Annual Awards Banquet


Highland Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner
Tuesday, June 13th
The Olde Wicks Factory Main Hall
Please be thinking of someone within the community that may be deserving of one of the below awards. The awards are an opportunity for recipients to be recognized by their peers and is a great way to show appreciation for all that they do for the community. Stay tuned for more information and nomination forms.
The Highland Chamber of Commerce will soon be accepting nominations for the following awards:
* Business Person of the Year Award
* Bob Hardy Citizen of the Year Award
* Bill Pierce Chamber Member of the Year Award
* Homer Poss Lifetime Achievement Award
* Helping Hands Award
Winners will be announced and celebrated at the Highland Chamber Awards on June 13, 2023 at The Olde Wicks Factory.  
FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF PAST RECIPIENTS CLICK HERE

Burian Technology Solutions Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening

We celebrated the grand opening of New Chamber Member
 Burian Technology Solutions with a
Ribbon Cutting and Open House! 



Also in attendance was Scott Patric from MAX 96.7FM WCXO!
 Click the image below for our LIVE spot!

Shout out to CLEAN The Uniform Company!

SHOUT OUT to Chamber Member CLEAN The Uniform Company for donating an entry rug for our Chamber office! We love it and we appreciate all that they do for the community! Check out their website HERE for uniforms (pick up and delivery, repair), rugs, mats, hygiene products and a host of other goods/services! Thanks again Clean!

Giving Tree Announces Business Opportunity


Greetings friends! I hope the New Year is starting out well for everyone and that 2023 turns out to be a happy and healthy year for you.
I wanted to share some exciting personal news with you. After 38 very fulfilling and rewarding years in business, I have made the decision to focus forward on the next phase of my life, transitioning into retirement. Anyone who knows anything about me, realizes that The Giving Tree is my ‘baby’ and one of my proudest accomplishments. Having created this business from scratch all those years ago with my best friend, Laurie Bielong, who has since passed away, the majority of my life has been dedicated to nurturing and growing The Giving Tree from the seedling of an idea. My heart and soul have been poured into the store for thirty eight years, and so it is not a light hearted or easy decision to step down. But for various reasons, I feel the time is right to do so, and I am looking forward to finding the perfect person to carry the torch forward and lead the store into new retail territory.

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Relevant Pregnancy Options Center Trivia Night

Holly's House of Hope Community Store


Highland Emporium Upcoming Events

Saturday January 21, 2023
Food Tasting from 11 am - 2 pm
Come taste some of the wonderful food items that we offer in the store.  Try something new or grab your favorites.  Super Bowl Party?  Host the BEST EVER event by sharing these delicious foods with your guests.  And DON’T FORGET to grab your bacon, ground beef, pork sausage and/or ground beefalo to serve amazing tacos, nachos, burgers and more!
 
Party Queen dips, Big T Honey, Christine's Salsa, Phathead BBQ sauce, Fired-up Jellies and Jams, Earth Candy, and Mina’s Coffee Rubs
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Join Highland Emporium for a fun wine tasting event with the Traveling Vineyard.  The Chocolate Affair will also be with us to share delicious chocolates during the tasting and a bonus coupon!  ONLY 20 SEATS AVAILABLE so register soon!


Highland Rotary Hosts Blood Drive

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: 

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Greg Holthaus Memorial Fund Bowling Fundraiser

THANK YOU bowlers! We are pleased to announce that all lanes are FULL for the Greg Holthaus Memorial Event!!
Sponsorships are still needed and much appreciated! If you would like to sponsor and/or donate an item for the raffle, please see contact information below!

Stewards of Hope BUNKO BLIZZARD!


Stewards of Hope Hosts Bunko Blizzard!
Saturday, February 4th 

7:00 p.m. at Wondows on Broadway

 
Join us for our annual Bunko Blizzard, a fun ladies night out filled with music, prizes, and bunko playing in a very unique way! No experience is necessary so grab a partner, tell all your friends and help us raise money for people who really need our help! Check out stewardsofhope.org for more information.

Windows on Broadway Pop Up Party!!



Join us at Windows on Broadway for a Valentine’s Pop Up💕
Make and take one candle ($25) or two candles ($45) with over 40 scents for you to choose from for you or your Valentine❣️
Get looped with permanent jewelry by @looped.permanentjewelry AND pick up your Valentine Cookies or Valentine cookie kits available by One Smart Cookie❣️
Windows on Broadway store will also be open for shopping❣️

Beauty on Broadway Pop Up Party

Happy 103rd Birthday Party for Bertha!

Greg Holthaus Memorial Fund Cardiac Screening

Masonic Lodge #583 69th Annual Sausage Supper




Highland Music School Youth Orchestra


VineGogh Wine Bar & Art Studio Upcoming Events


There are plenty of great workshops and other events coming up at
VineGogh Wine Bar & Art Studio to soothe the winter blues. From murder
mystery and trivia to wax melts, wine glass painting, free tastings and
wreath making, we have something for everyone.
View a full event list 
HERE!

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.

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SBA Announces Flooding Assistance Available

ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today it will transition its Business Recovery Center in East St. Louis into a Disaster Loan Outreach Center to serve Illinois business owners, homeowners and renters impacted by the severe storm and flooding that occurred July 25-28, 2022.
“I encourage anyone who has not applied for a disaster loan to visit the center for one-on-one assistance. Our team is on the ground to help,” said Kem Fleming, director of SBA’s Field Operations Center East in Atlanta.
Anyone referred to SBA by FEMA who has yet to complete their application can visit the Clyde Jordan Community Center for assistance with inputting their application. There is no cost to apply and no obligation to accept a loan. If an application is denied for a homeowner or renter, SBA automatically refers the applicant back to FEMA for potential additional grant consideration. SBA’s Customer Service Representatives are also available to answer questions about the disaster loan program, check an application’s status, and assist with reconsideration requests.
Please see the press release for the center’s location and hours.
Sherrod Schuler is the Public Affairs Lead for IL 17677, at 571-459-6601 (cell) or sherrod.schuler@sba.gov.

The Fainting Goat Hosts Taco Tuesdays To Benefit HIS Kids

Shine Consciously Events


Click each event below for details:
Yoga and Sound
Reiki Level 1 Attunement
Click the website link below to register:
http://Events | Shine Consciously
 

Heart and Soul Yoga January/February Schedule


Heart and Soul Yoga with Sharon
1003 Broadway
BOOK A CLASS HERE!
January Schedule
February Schedule

I wanted to take a moment and wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Thank you, also, for supporting my business this past year!
If you haven't been in a while - I welcome you to come back and join in!
There are limited class offerings on Jan. 3 and 4 (Note: these are make up classes from 12/22 and 12/23 but you can still sign up and take these classes as drop-ins):
Tuesday, Jan 3 - Accessible yoga class at 8:30-9:30 am
Wednesday, Jan 4 - Gentle yoga class at 9:00-10:00 am and Tension Release Hatha yoga class at 6:00-7:00 
Thank you for supporting my business! 
Be Well!
Subscribe to my YouTube Channel HERE 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! 
For more details about classes, check out my website HERE  
OR my Facebook page  
 For BARRE Above Classes - please access the site HERE  
 For Kids Yoga - use ComPOSEure Kids Facebook Page 

HACF Hiring an Executive Director


Foundation Executive Director to Retire
 The Highland Area Community Foundation announced recently that Terry Riffel, its Executive Director, will retire at the end of February 2023.
Riffel was one of the six Founding Fathers, a Past President  and has been the Executive Director for the past 22 years.  Under his leadership, the Foundation’s  managed assets have grown from $250,000 to almost $7 million dollars.  Also, over $4,000,000 has been passed on to the Foundation’s service area through grants, scholarships and pass through funds.
Riffel stated “ The Foundation has been my life’s work, and our community has been very supportive of our efforts. It has been a wonderful experience to be a part of the Highland Area Community Foundation.”
 NOTE:  The Highland Area Community Foundation will be accepting resumes for the Executive Director position.
To apply:  Please send your resume to Highland Area Community Foundation, P.O. Box 571, Highland, IL  62249 or email to info@hacf.org.
 

SIUE Spring Semester Online Services and Educational Outreach


Click Image for a variety of flyers for the spring semester for SIUE Online Services and Educational Outreach.

Voegele Photography Studio Publicity Special!

Need a professional headshot or a refresh to your existing one?
Take advantage of
Voegele Studio's Publicity Special!
Call 654-7291 to schedule!

ADD YOUR PRESS RELEASE TO THE CHAMBER WEBSITE

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 KingLee’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! 

Read the Pioneer!


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

Highland Welcome Club with Janet Nicolaides

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

 

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 - January 20, 2023