March 31, 2023

In This Week's Issue

BAH hosted by 501 Blues Club

Add to your calendar HERE!

Welcome New Chamber Members February/March

Join us in welcoming and supporting our
 NEW Chamber Members.


Five Star Learning Center - Highland
Website

Edward Jones - Brent Frey
Website

Highland Quarterback Club

Website

Glass and Auto Cosmetics
Website

Clinton County Garage Door
Website

Sparlin Plumbing

Facebook

One Smart Cookie
Facebook


Cardinal Tint Solutions
Website

Highland Liquor & Food Mart Inc.
Website 

Highland VFW Post 5694
Facebook
 
Crossroads Realty Group, Brokered by
Exp Realty, LLC. Jackie Delaney, Broker
Facebook

Highland Garden Club
Facebook

Gateway Bounce
Website

Edward Jones - Brian Becker
Website


Bulldog Radio
Website

Patty Cakes
Website

Alhambra Rehab & Healthcare
Website


Pocahontas Mercantile & Sweet Shoppe
Facebook

 

Power Hour Lunch and Learn



 

Chamber Hosts Local Dine Around!!

Click the image below for our Event Video!


GET YOUR EAT AND DRINK ON!!!!
LOCAL DINE AROUND Passport Program!
* Pick up a Local Dine Around Passport at one of the below Passport Participants, available     starting March 1st. 
* Get at least 20 stamps and turn in your passport by May 31st. Stamps received for     purchasing food and/or drink at each participating location. One purchase = one stamp. 
* Name is placed in a drawing with a chance to win a $25 gift certificate from one of the below Passport Participants.
A total of 30, $25 gift certificates will be given away! 

 


 

B2B Grants Available!

           
B2B Grants for Restaurants, Hotels and
Creative Arts Businesses

CLICK BELOW FOR INFORMATION ON:
HOTEL
RESTAURANT
CREATIVE ARTS BUSINESSES

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced $175 million in available grant funding through the Back to Business (B2B) program. Following state recovery for businesses totaling nearly $1.5 billion, the latest American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) -funded opportunity is designed to provide additional support for the hardest-hit sectors, including restaurants (B2B Restaurants), hotels (B2B Hotels), and businesses or organizations in the creative arts sector (B2B Arts). To provide hands-on support and raise awareness about the program, the State has mobilized a network of more than 100 community navigators across Illinois.
 
As outlined in statute, B2B Arts and B2B Restaurants grant award amounts will be determined by revenue declines, as reflected on tax returns, and funding for hotels will be allocated by number of rooms. Applications are open from April 5 through May 10, 2023 and awards are expected to be made several weeks after the deadline date. All eligible applicants will receive a grant as long as the business meets eligibility requirements and submits proper documentation and attestations.

read more...

Chamber GLOW GOLF FUNDRAISER



We are SUPER excited to TEE OFF for our first ever,
Chamber of Commerce Glow Golf Fundraiser 
May 12th at the Highland Country Club
and we invite YOU to be a part of the FUN! 
We still have some SPONSORSHIP opportunities as well as the option to PLAY!
Download the form HERE and join in the FUN!*

As always, we appreciate your support of the Chamber! Your sponsorship goes a long way in helping us in supporting our mission to
Live~Work~Shop~Play~Highland!
*space is limited ~ get your form in today!

Thank you to our GROWING list of sponsors!!!
Logo Ball Sponsor $1500 2 MAX FULL
Frey Properties
Highland Rotary Club


Tent Sponsor $500 MAX 3 FULL
Koerner Distributor, Inc.
Lisa Sauer - State Farm Agent
Plocher Construction


Hole Sponsor $250 MAX 9 FULL
ApexNetwork Physical Therapy & Fitness Center
Big R Farm & Home (formerly Rural King)
Homestead Financial Mortgage

Lee's Fine Jewelry
Lou Fusz Ford of Highland
Luitjohan's Flooring America
Michael's Coffee Shop
Terra Properties
The Greens at North American Outfitters


Tee Sign Sponsor $100
ADR Highland, Inc.
Alvarado Healthcare
Bailout Escape Rooms
Beauty on Broadway
Becker Jewelers~Breese
Cygan Delaney Catering
DigitalArtz
DJ Howard
FCB Bank
Highland Health Care Center
Highland Lions Club
Mac's Family Fun Time
Michael's Restaurant
Trouw Nutrition USA, LLC

 

HHS Job Fair 4.28.23

Add to your calendar HERE!


Find Co-op or Work Based Learning program information HERE
 Find Student/Parent Agreement HERE


 

Job Shadowing Opportunites

Click on the image below for the Business Host Sign Up!



Click on the image below for Student Sign Up!


 

Chamber Member Job Opportunities!


There are many of OUR Chamber Members that have GREAT quality job opportunities and need GREAT people to work for them! If you or someone you know is looking for a new job or career, you can access a FULL listing HERE!
 

Get your nomination IN for Annual Awards!

Add to your calendar HERE!

Highland Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner

Tuesday, June 13th
The Olde Wicks Factory Main Hall
Please nominate 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.
Download your nomination form
HERE!*
*Deadline for submittal is May 1, 2023
The Highland Chamber of Commerce is 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
 

Horstmann Premier Financial Ribbon Cutting/Open House


Join us for a RIBBON CUTTING/OPEN HOUSE
 with snacks, drinks and giveaways!!

Horstmann Premier Financial!
Thursday, April 13th at 4:00
 

1016 Pine Street

Highland Quarter Back Club Thanks Local Sponsors for Successful Fundraiser at Michael's Restaurant


Anderson Healthcare Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
 
Anderson Hospital is proud to have been named one of the best hospitals in the United States by Newsweek magazine in their annual "World’s Best Hospitals" rankings released this month. The 2023 list lands Anderson Hospital in the top 5% of hospitals in the United States and marks our 2nd year in a row to be recognized.
 
Newsweek is a premier news magazine and website that has been bringing high quality journalism to readers around the globe for over 80 years. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry-ranking provider. Newsweek and Statista developed a complex methodology to ensure the quality and validity of the ranking. Three data sources were used for the evaluation, including hospital recommendations from peers, patient experience, and medical key performance indicators (patient safety, hygiene measures, and quality of treatment).
 
“It’s an honor to be nationally recognized,” said Keith Page, Anderson Hospital President and CEO.  “We are incredibly proud of our staff for playing a pivotal role in this accomplishment.”
 
The full list of hospital rankings is available on the Newsweek website:
 https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/worlds-best-hospitals-2023/united-states.
 
 
 

The Giving Tree OPEN HOUSE!!


Shop at The Giving Tree this Wednesday through Saturday for the annual Spring Open House!!
March 29-April 1. Enjoy 20% OFF STOREWIDE!!!

HHS Post Prom Committee Seeks Donations



Dear Businesses:
For more than twenty years, Highland parents have organized a Post Prom event held at the Highland High School gymnasium. Post Prom is designed to provide a safe, alcohol and drug free event for students. Post Prom is not a school sponsored event, rather it is organized and planned by Junior and Senior students and their parents. Post Prom is open to all Juniors and Seniors and their guests, even if they do not attend Prom.
Post Prom will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023. Food, refreshments and activities such as: Mechanical Bull, Gladiator Joust, John Deer Tractors, Cornhole Toss, and more keep the students busy throughout the night. Attendance and cash prize drawings are also awarded at the conclusion of the event as an incentive for student participation. Post Prom has always been generously funded from donations received by local businesses, community organizations and parents. We are asking for your support for the continued success of this event.


For more information and file download click HERE!




 
 

EVUCC Lenten Soup Supper and Worship

Highland Garden Club Fundraiser

Add to your calendar HERE!

The Highland Garden Club invites YOU to their 
BAKE SALE Fundraiser!!

When: March 31st from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: Highland VFW during the fish fry

2 Ways YOU can support 
1. Donate Cookies, Cakes, Pies or Cupcakes
2. Buy some baked goods after you eat your fish!

  For donation or questions, contact 
             Caroline Giger at 618-654-6382     
         

Chiro Pro New Patient Special!

Women's Vendor Event Hosted by RENEW at Windows on Broadway

Add to your calendar HERE!

🦋Renew is hosting what will be an absolutely amazing spring 💐 shopping vendor event for women 💋at Windows on Broadway in Highland 3/31/23 from 4-7pm. 🌺
There will be a SOOOO MANY GIVEAWAYS & promotions for Botox, fillers, microneedling, weightloss, etc!!!😁 Great food, drinks and a lot of shopping to be had🛍️
Here is a list of some of the vendors:
Mama’s Rehab
Bronze Salon, Spa & Boutique
Halo Boutique
Vibes4U massages
Arctic Paws Gourmet Barkery
LifeVantage
Norwex
Pomifera
Renew Functional Medicine and Antiaging
And more!

E.L. Flanagan's Celebrates 20 Years!


Add to your calendar HERE!


On April 1st, come join us
to celebrate Our 20 year anniversary! Live Music by RX Blues 8-12. Drink Specials and Giveaways.
More details to follow!!!!

Don't forget to bring in your
Local Dine Around Passport!

Easter Egg Hunt Sponsored by Lisa Sauer State Farm

Add to your calendar HERE!

Spring Craft Fair - Local Scout Troop 8040 Fundraiser

Add to your calendar HERE!

Cookie Doode Pop Up!

Catch The Cookie Doode at The KC Hall Craft Fair for a POP UP COOKIE STAND on 4/1! We'll be there from 11 am - 2 pm (or until we sell out). Get some cookies and shop the boutique's new items. 
Want The Cookie Doode at your business for our next pop-up? Let's make that happen. Email us thecookiedoode@gmail.com
We're also having a raffle for a Gift Certificate. All proceeds will go towards a family member of The Cookie Doode who just
lost their battle with Cancer. 
If you know of anyone needing a fundraiser, we'd love to
chat with them! 


Add to your calendar HERE!

Highland High School Presents Musical at Highland Elementary Auditorium

Add to your calendar HERE!!

Railshake hosts "Shaking for Alyse"


A message from Railshake:
Thank you
for all the support for the Baer family. We have had a couple people reach out for business donations, so we will be doing a silent auction during the event at Railshake on 4/8.
If you or your business has anything they would like to donate, you are more than welcome to drop it off at Railshake or we would be happy to come pick it up!
100% of the money raised will go directly to the family.
You can contact Carrie (618-409-2029) if you are interested in donating!
Thank you again for all the support, and please continue to pray for Alyse!

Highland Pierron Fire Dept Hosts Egg Hunt

Woodcrest Small Engine OPEN HOUSE!

Schlafly Crawfish & Beer Boil

Add to your calendar HERE!

Olde Wicks Factory Hosts The Jorrells

Add to your calendar HERE!

St. Paul 9-Pin No-Tap Bowling Benefit

Add to your calendar HERE!!



 

Highland Music School Ukulele Group Class

KC Hall Happenings!




 

Holly's House of Hope Community Store



 

Highland Pierron Fire Dept Hosts CPR Class

VFW Post 5694 Hosts Line Dancing Night

Rock N Roll Bingo at the KC Hall

Cookie Doode

Leaps of Love Special Events




Farmers Market

Highland Health Care Hosts Lawn Chairs and Lemonade!

Add to your calendar HERE!!!!

Beauty on Broadway Pop Up Party


Beauty on Broadway will be hosting pop up party! Stay, shop and enjoy light snacks & beverages or, stop in and be out; quick and easy!
Dysport: $4.05/Unit
B12 Injections: $25
IV Hydration Therapy Immune boost drip $75
Energy boost drip $75
You pick two for $100!
Pre- Event scheduling can be done through tsharp@sogamds.com or by calling
 618-651-0535.
Message us for details and to put your name on our list!

Highland Moose Lodge #2479 Kids Fishing Clinic

   

 
 

 

read more...

Highland Lions Biathlon


Saturday, May 27th
The Highland Lions Biathlon is coming SOON! Get signed up today and start training. Click the link below for more details
and to register.
https://runsignup.com/.../HighlandBiathlonRunBikeServe

Summer SIP and SHOP at The Olde Wicks Factory

VFW Post 5694 Hosts Pro Wrestling Event

Add to your calendar HERE!

Highland Garden Club Hosts Garden Tour

Add to your calendar HERE!!

Hillary McLaughlin to Speak at Cinema Con


PRESS RELEASE 
Lory Theater owner set to speak at National Association of
Theater Owners convention: Cinema Con. 
Hillary McLaughlin, along with her husband Justin, has owned and operated The Lory Theater since December 26th 2012. In the pre-pandemic first eight years, her leadership took the Lory from condemnable building to one of the highest grossing “twins” (a theater with only two screens) in the country. Once the forced covid closures hit, it was her leadership and creativity that saved the theater once again, turning the lobby into a temporary kitchen where they made and served frozen custard out the front door. The front of the main auditorium was turned into yet another kitchen where she figured out how to make gourmet popcorn flavors such as caramel and cheddar. When the movies came back eighteen months later, Hillary took both of those concepts and moved them to a full second company: a family entertainment center called Mac’s Family Fun Time.  

read more...

PBJ Schedule

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!

Thursday Night Live Concert Schedule!

Unwind SIP and SHOP Event Schedule

The Greenhouse Florist and Gift Shop Wine Nights



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.

read more...

Heart and Soul Yoga March/April Schedule


Heart and Soul Yoga with Sharon
1003 Broadway

Attached are the schedules for March and April.  All classes will be 7-week series and each series is $48.  Note that when you sign up for the series, that means you attend that same class every week.
If you would like some flexibility in when you attend classes, you should choose  the 8-class or 10-class passes.  These are 2-month class passes and you pick and choose which classes you attend during that 2-month time period....or until you use all the credits. 
 
You can begin registering/booking the March/April classes on Feb. 13.  Use the momoyoga link below to book your classes.  Reach out if you have any questions.  Payments can be through PayPal on the booking website, or you can option to pay in studio (using cash, check, credit card) or you can use Venmo. 
 
BOOK A CLASS HERE!
March Schedule
April Schedule


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 

Mosaic Church Adds Additional Service Time


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 Greenhouse Florist and Gift Shop, HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Gift Shop, The Refined Sellers and get your game today! 

Shine Consciously April Retreat




 

Cookie Doode

SWIC: FREE Construction Trades Program

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!

Highland Welcome Club with Janet Nicolaides

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

 

Read the Pioneer!


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

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 - March 31, 2023