We have reached a HUGE milestone at the Chamber and we are SO excited to announce that we are now 300 Members STRONG!!
We are SO fortunate to have an amazing Board of Directors, Ambassador Group, Chamber Members and support from our City and Highland Community!
Our goal is always to grow, but also to create an atmosphere that not only attracts new members, but gives value to our existing members as well!
Big thanks to everyone for your support and we look forward to 2024 and the future of the Highland Chamber of Commerce!

Join us in welcoming and supporting our
 NEW Chamber Members.

Pizza Hut
Website

Patriot Kettle Korn
Facebook

Erin Barr Consulting
Website

Gaucho's Steakhouse (opening SOON!)
Website

Faust Automotive & Tires
Website

Gateway Digital Media Group
Website

Voegele Farm Meats 
300th Member!!!!
Facebook

Joyce Emig Insurance Agency
More info HERE!


Foresight Services, Inc.
Website

Dataworks Solutions Inc.
Website coming soon!
 

Join us for networking on 2/15
The Old Time Pub 
12258 Highland Road

Add to your calendar HERE!




 

THANK YOU TO OUR participating bar/restaurant Sponsors and Event Sponsors!
Kicking off on March 1st is our
ANNUAL LOCAL DINE AROUND PASSPORT PROGRAM!!



 

Save the date for our 100th Celebration!
Nomination forms for the 2024 awards
can be downloaded HERE!

 

PRESS RELEASE
Help HSHS Home Care Collect
“Sweet” and “Sweet-smelling” Items for HACSM Food Pantry
Drive to be held Tuesday, Feb. 27 on HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital campus

HIGHLAND, Ill. — HSHS Home Care is holding their annual food drive this month where you can help “Cram the Car” with “sweet” non-perishable food items and “sweet-smelling” hygiene products for the Highland Area Christian Services Ministry (HACSM) food pantry to help those struggling with food insecurity.
Click HERE to read more.

PRESS RELEASE
Southern Illinois HSHS hospitals receive Healing Illinois grant
Speaker series to focus on racial healing
 
BREESE, Ill. — On Feb. 28 and 29, Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) will begin a virtual speaker series entitled “I Have a Dream…” to reflect on revealing and embodying racial healing for all people, thanks to a Healing Illinois grant.
 
Healing Illinois is an initiative led by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Field Foundation of Illinois. Statewide, 184 recipients will receive $4.5 million in funding for community-based activities to advance racial healing. In Southern Illinois, this grant is awarded by the Southern Illinois Community Foundation.
Click HERE to read more.

Highland Emporium future.  
Highland needs to keep the doors open to the Highland Emporium. 
Over 60 small businesses over the past 20 months have
benefited from this store. 
I am looking for a buyer for the business.
 All FF&E is included along with transitional consultation.
Great location on the square. Very little is needed to keep the doors open. 
If you are interested, email me at: Carol@highlandemporiumil.com

Click below for a heartfelt message from Carol.

Register today! We would love to see you on campus this spring! Don't miss your chance to recruit SIUE students for internship and full-time opportunities. Registration deadline is February 27. Limited tables remaining for all events!
The SIUE Career Development Center is pleased to invite you to attend one or more of our spring career fairs. We are excited to offer on-campus events for the spring semester. Employers can select the events you wish to attend using the online registration form.

• IT Career Fair - Tuesday, March 12, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM, Morris University Center
• Spring Career Fair (Business & CAS) - Wednesday, March 13, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM, Morris University Center
• Engineering Career Fair - Thursday, March 14, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM, Morris University Center

Click HERE to read more.
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How to Post a Co-op or Internship at SIUE

Now is the time of year employers begin posting Co-op and internship positions for the Summer term. If you have major-related positions you would like to post, below are instructions on how to use Cougar Jobline, which is our job posting site (powered by 12Twenty).

Click each link below for more details and "how to":

Posting jobs with Cougar Jobline for Employees
NACE Position Statement on Unpaid Internships May 2023

Click above image for a full listing of Febuary Events

Click HERE to read more!

CLICK IMAGES BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION

ADD to your calendar HERE!

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SEE BELOW FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!

Want your business to be The Cookie Doode's next pop-up location? We're looking for local businesses that want to host The Cookie Doode for a pop-up cookie stand. We bring the trailer to your location and advertise a pop-up cookie stand. If you're interested, please email us at thecookiedoode@gmail.com

Click below for more information about "Bonds with Layna Bond!"

ERISA Bonds
NOTARY Bonds
BUSINESS SERVICES BONDS 

Do you want to communicate with our agency via text? Click here to opt in!

 

   
Heart and Soul Yoga with Sharon
1003 Broadway

Use the momoyoga link below to get to your account (or create one) to book your class(es).
Hope to see you in a yoga class soon!   

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. 
THANKS for all your support for my business!  
BOOK A CLASS HERE!
NEW YEAR, NEW RATES
FEBRUARY 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 

Capability to back up a truck to the access door to load and
unload the boxes we send.
Optimally, the space would have access to a platform for loading pallets onto a commercial truck for shipment to FL
(helpful but not a deal breaker)
If you or someone you know may be able to accommodate the Stewards of Hope of Highland, please contact Michele Korte Capelle at mcapelle@stewardsofhope.org or 618-304-9940
For more information on Stewards of Hope,
visit their website HERE!

Click the image below to see what 501 Blues Club has going on!

In recent days, Busey has received outreach from customers who have received fraudulent text messages requesting a password reset for their account. The text appears to be from our organization and includes a link and/or phone number to make the update. Busey will never send a text making such a request and these are attempts by scammers to fraudulently obtain your account information.

Click HERE for more information.

Human Resource Administrator
Construction Worker
Project Engineer
CLICK HERE FOR A LISTING OF JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT SCHANTZ (CRAFTSMEN)

"Do you love to perform AND be of service to others at the same time? Have you ever witnessed our shenanigans and thought, "Oh, I could do that!" Well, we need your application NOW!
We are hiring for the upcoming season! MUST be willing and able to perform and sing loudly. We don't expect perfect pitch but appreciate enthusiasm! Willingness to clean is also extremely important. Food service experience is also a plus but not required. Applications can be found at the bottom of our website: www.thelorytheater.com 
We prefer hand delivered applications to any on duty manager with an introduction, but can also be emailed to lorytheater@gmail.com THANKS!"

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

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

ONE on WON
We are excited to kick off our ONE on WON program! This program was created to culminate relationships with other like-minded businesspeople or members from groups or organizations that may find it difficult or intimidating in a group setting. Jeff Weinacht from Pulse Personal Training will be collecting a list of business professionals who are interested in getting together one on one to meet and get to know each other on a personal and professional level. The idea behind the meetings is not to “sell” each other’s products or services, but simply to network in an atmosphere that allows for conversations with minimal distractions, as well as an opportunity to get to know one another.  The Highland Community is growing quickly and has a wide range of new businesses that have opened in the last year. This is a great opportunity to build relationships with people who can share experiences and work together as opportunities arise!  While the Highland Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours is our greatest opportunity to network on a regular basis, ONE on WON is a way for individuals to network in a more intimate setting and build meaningful, professional relationships!
We will have a sign up sheet at our Business After Hours or
you can contact Jeff anytime at 618-792-8250

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