Welcome New Chamber Members March/April
Join us in welcoming and supporting our
NEW Chamber Members.
WestRock
Website
Main Street Pastures
Website
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
Business After Hours Hosted by Equity 55
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!
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!
Deadline for Team Entry is May 5th,
download the form HERE!
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 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
Donnewald Distributing Co.
E.L. Flanagan's
FCB Bank
Highland Health Care Center
Highland Lions Club
Mac's Family Fun Time
Michael's Restaurant
Trouw Nutrition USA, LLC
Barrel of Booze Raffle Sponsor
Rinderer Law
Dinner Sponsor
Double J Doggie Play N Stay LLC
Highland Jaycees
Scott Credit Union
Homestead Financial Hosts Ribbon Cutting/Open House
Homestead Financial Mortgage is proud to be a local lender for the Highland community and invites you to the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening celebration on Monday, May 8th, from 12pm to 3pm. The ribbon cutting with the Highland, IL Chamber of Commerce will be at NOON. We will have award-winning BBQ from The Burnt Crow, local brews from Schlafly Beer, and of course, attendance prizes! Hope to see you there!
Add to your calendar HERE!
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.
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!
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
HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Happenings!
Highland Woman's Club Celebrates Earth Day
HIGHLAND WOMAN'S CLUB
EARTH DAY AHEAD!!!!
The Highland Woman's Club is partnering with Jennie Latzer Kaeser Children's Library on Saturday, April 22, 2023 to celebrate EARTH DAY!!!! The Lorax, a book by Dr. Seuss, will be featured with Earth Day activities for children to discover, explore, and create from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.! "The environment is where we all meet; where all have a mutual interest;
it is the one thing all of us share," quoted from Lady Bird Johnson. Ages 4-10 are the recommended ages for this event.
Scavenger Hunt
Girl Scout Elena is offering an opportunity to go on an all new Scavenger Hunt to discover fun and interesting things about what is offered at Latzer Library! Please feel free to visit Jennie Latzer Kaeer Library on Thursday, April 20, from 5-8 p.m. OR Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. to participate in her new hunt as she works toward her Silver Achievement for Girl Scouts. Register to win Elena's great basket giveaways too! (Parents are allowed to assist their children on this journey.)
The Greenhouse of Highland Wine Night
Olde Wicks Factory Hosts The Jorrells
Add to your calendar HERE!
Scooter's Hosts "Perk Up With Puppies"
St. Paul 9-Pin No-Tap Bowling Benefit
Highland Pierron Fire Dept Hosts CPR Class
Louis Latzer Library Hosts Author Gregor Saladin
Add to your calendar HERE!!!
Program to be presented at Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
April 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Gregor Saladin was born in 1956 and grew up - like Emil Frey - in Arlesheim. As the father of two grown-up sons, he lives in Bern, the capital of Switzerland. Saladin studied philosophy and German language and literature in Basel. He spent the first half of his working life as a journalist and the second half in communications for the Swiss Federal Administration. Since his retirement two years ago, he has been active in publishing. His main interest is in historical issues. In November 2022, he published a biography on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Emil Frey's death.
Emil Frey spent decisive years of his life in Highland and fought in the American Civil War as a volunteer in the Illinois Infantry. After returning to Switzerland, he had a steep career in society, politics, and the military: from 1882 to 1888 he was Switzerland's ambassador to the United States, from 1891 to 1897 he was a member of the Swiss government, and in 1894 he was president of the Swiss Confederation.
Gregor Saladin also conducted research for the biography in the Louis Latzer Memorial Library. He looks forward to presenting some highlights of Emil Frey's life in Highland - his second home.
Holly's House of Hope Trivia Night!
Rock N Roll Bingo at the KC Hall
VFW Post 5694 Hosts Line Dancing Night
Highland Health Care Hosts Lawn Chairs and Lemonade!
The Cookie Doode at Twice the Ice!
KC Hall Hosts May Boutique and Craft Fair
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
Highland Lions Biathlon
May 27, 2023
Get signed up today and start training.
Click HERE for more details and to register.
Mosaic Church Vacation Bible School!
We're getting ready to launch kids on a cosmic quest where they’ll have a blast shining Jesus’ light to the world. Stellar rockets kids on an out-of-this-world adventure that’s light years of faith-building fun. For kids leaving Kindergarten-5th grade.
Register HERE!!
VFW Post 5694 Hosts Pro Wrestling Event
Add to your calendar HERE!
Summer SIP and SHOP at The Olde Wicks Factory
Highland Garden Club Hosts Garden Tour
Firework Sponsorships Needed!
Download the sponsorship letter HERE!
Highland Music School Ukulele Group Class
Highland Community Chorus Kids Camp
Click HERE to register!
Holly's House of Hope Community Store
Highland Speedway Race Schedule
Save the date for Saturday night racing at Highland Speedway!
Leaps of Love Special Events
2023 Young at Heart Trip 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
Heart and Soul Yoga April/May/June Schedule
Heart and Soul Yoga with Sharon
1003 Broadway
Attached are the schedules for 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.
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!
April Schedule
May Schedule
June 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
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.
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 Greenhouse Florist and Gift Shop, HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Gift Shop, The Refined Sellers and get your game today!
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 |
