Welcome New Chamber Members April/May
Join us in welcoming and supporting our
NEW Chamber Members.
BHB Mobile Kitchen
Roberta and Hank Carmickle
Weis Woodworks
Website
sr4 partners
Website
TJO Holdings LLC
Tim O'Donnell
Total Glass LLC
Website
Kat's Mobile Notary Service
Website
Eterna Beauty & Wellness
Facebook
BAH Hosted by San Gabriel Memory Care
San Gabriel Memory Care
Local Dine Around
THANK YOU TO OUR participating bar/restaurant Sponsors and Event Sponsors!
THE MAY 31ST DEADLINE IS COMING SOON!
MAKE SURE TO GET YOUR COMPLETED PASSPORTS TURNED IN TO BE IN THE DRAWING!!
Lunch and Learn POWER HOUR
We had a great turnout at today's Lunch and Learn featuring Erin Barr of Erin Barr Consulting and Amy Hollenkamp of sr4Partners! The ladies share valuable information with attendees on hiring, onboarding and retention. Stay tuned to next week's newsletter for a link to their presentation!
Thanks everyone and thanks to our sponsors: Terra Properties and First Mid Bank & Trust
Congratulations to our 2024 Award Recipients!
Congratulations to our 2024 Highland Chamber of Commerce
Award Recipients!
Thank you for all that you contribute to our community!
Homer Poss Lifetime Achievement Award
Presented to: Howard Held
Bill Pierce Chamber Member of the Year Award
Presented to: Dr. Marcus Alvarado
Bob Hardy Citizen of the Year Award
Presented to: Judy Neier
Business Person of the Year Award
Presented to: Terry Aebischer
Helping Hands Award
Presented to: Abby Athmer
Join us to celebrate on June 22nd!
SAVE the DATE!!!
Invites have been mailed!
Come Celebrate our Award Recipients
and our 100th year!
Thank you to our current list of Event Sponsors!
Highland Printers
HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital
Lee's Fine Jewelry
Michael's Coffee Shop
Scheffel Boyle
If you would like to be an Event Sponsor at a $250 commitment, please email us! Your business/organization will be featured at the event with signage and listed in the program!
Shop Local Summer Sidewalk Sale!
Thank you to our current list of participating businesses!
Addley's Attic Upscale Resale Shop
Lee's Fine Jewelry
RGK Boutique
HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Press Release
PRESS RELEASE
The Highland Lions Club recently donated over $1,900 to HSHS St. Joseph’s Foundation to support HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland’s Audiology department and Diabetes Education program. The funds will be used by the Audiology department to purchase portable audiometers for screenings at health fairs and other events, while the Diabetes Education program will be purchasing tools to help instruct diabetic patients with self-injection and insulin pump training. Shown (left to right) from the Highland Lions Club are Candy Kirsch, Stan Giffhorn and Sharon Giffhorn, alongside St. Joseph's representatives Teresa Cornelius, Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nursing Officer; Abigail Stutz, Audiologist; and Brooke Lipe, Clinical Dietitian. For more information about the services offered by St. Joseph’s Audiology department and Diabetes Education program, visit the hospital’s website at stjosephshighland.org.
HSHS Hospice Invites Community to Memorial Butterfly Release Ceremony at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland
HIGHLAND, Ill. — HSHS Hospice invites community members to join them for a butterfly release ceremony at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland on Tuesday, June 4 at 5:30 p.m. in the Healing Garden.
Valerie Engelbart, Bereavement Services Supervisor for HSHS Hospice, shared, “This butterfly release ceremony provides a special time for families in our community to honor their loved ones. The butterfly represents the transformation of the spirit as our loved ones transition from this life.”
Family and friends are invited to celebrate and remember the life of a loved one who has passed. The ceremony will include the reading of the names of those being honored in addition to the butterfly release.
If you would like to participate in the ceremony, please RSVP to Valerie Engelbart, Bereavement Services Supervisor, at 217-685-0702 or email Valerie.engelbart@hshs.org. Butterflies will be released for all those honored, but you are invited to personally release a butterfly for your loved one by reserving a butterfly for $15 to be paid prior to the ceremony.
You may also reserve a butterfly online by visiting giving.hshs.org/sae/donate and paying by credit or debit card. In the online form, select “Butterfly Release/Hospice Program” under the Designation section and select “This gift is in honor, memory or support of someone” under the Tribute Gift section and fill in the name of your loved one.
For more information about HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland, visit stjosephshighland.org.
Louis Latzer Memorial Library September Event Schedule
Jennie Latzer Kaeser Children's Summer Reading Program Kickoff is Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.! Enjoy the Thorni Ridge Exotics Mobile Petting Zoo, listen to the music of the Hardroad Theatre Kids performing the music for Newsies Jr., play outdoor games with Mr. Conner Kurrle, visit the Scholastic Book Fair, and, of course, sign up for the Summer Reading Program. If you cannot attend on June 1, please know you may stop by the library from June 3-June 15 and sign up for the Summer Reading Program.
Jennie Latzer Kaeser Children's Library will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from Saturday, June 1, 2024 through Saturday, June 8, 2024. We will have children's books for all ages at this Book Fair. Stop by and see the most recent book titles! This is a great way to build your home library for your family. The Scholastic Book Fair will be open during our regular library hours, including during our Summer Reading Kickoff Day.
Ki-Do Karate Presents Adult Self Defense Class
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6 p.m. for an Adult Self Defense Class! This event is open to all adults and will provide tips and strategies about how to protect yourself in our world. Ki-Do Karate with instructors Dave, Danette, and Kamy Daiber will be presenting a class that every adult of every age should not miss. Sign up is strongly recommended. The program for participants is free of charge. More information will follow.
Summer Offering for Adults
June-August 2024 (Session 1)
The Mediterranean Diet for Beginners and Others Interested in Good Health
Click image above to read more!
Highland Parks & Rec Happenings!
Highland Garden Club Plant Sale!
Highland Garden Club Plant Sale
Come join us at our final plant sale of the year! This annual event is held in the Korte Recreation Center parking lot near the bridge entrance to the Glik Gardens.
No early sales.
Saturday, June 1st
8a - 12p
For more information, see our Facebook Page HERE!
Disney Newsies Presented by Hard Road Theatre Productions and Bradford National Bank
Hard Road Theatre Productions kids summer presents Newsies Jr. Our show is the last two weekends in June. If you would like to purchase an ad in our program, we average about 1000 patrons per weekend. Below is pricing for adds in the show.
1/4 page - $125 1/2 page - $175 full page - $250 We are also offering to be in our pre-show video, played on loop when the theatre doors open for $200.
If you would like to take part or have any questions please reach out!
Visit the Hard Road Theatre page HERE and send a direct message for inquiries!
Cookie Doode Pop Up!
Welcome to our 18th annual garden tour!
This year’s tour features six private gardens and two club project gardens.
Gardens are open:
Friday, June 7th 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday, June 8th 9:00am-1:00pm
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased:
Chamber of Commerce
The Greenhouse of Highland LLC
Big R Flower Shop
or Online HERE!http://Event.gives/gardentour2024
For more information including a description of the gardens http://Event.gives/gardentour2024
EVUCC VBS
EvUCC will be hosting OUTBACK VBS this June 3-7! VBS will be from 9 to 11:30 each day. All 4-year-olds and (completed) 5th graders are invited to join us.
The program takes kids on an Aussie adventure, where they explore God’s monumental love and discover what it means to have an unshakable faith. Church membership is not required to participate.
When: June 3-7, 9 AM -11:30 AM
Who: 4-year-old - completed 5th grade
Where: Evangelical United Church of Christ, 2520 Poplar St. Highland, IL 62249
Registration form link: https://forms.gle/LDknon9wfmYWhCpv5
Highland Jaycees Need Your Float!
Did you hear the news.. only ONE day for the parade this year?! You know what that means?? It means we are going to have the biggest turnout for Saturday!
So get those floats ready!!!
The theme this year is “Rockin Through Schweizerfest “
For more information and to download the parade entry form,
click HERE!!
Schweizerfest Music Schedule
Highland Music School "First Steps in Music"
Highland Music School Summer Classes
 Highland Music School Summer Classes
ο»ΏAll are welcome to the day camps. The youth orchestra classes are not for beginners, but if you are unsure about your child’s level please email or message me.
You do NOT have to take private lessons at Highland Music to take these group classes.
Thank you,
Angelina McLaughlin-Heil
For questions email: amclaughlinheil@gmail.com or call 618-971-3992
Highland Rotary 40th Annual Golf Scramble
For more information, click HERE!
For sponsor and player sign up, click HERE!
Highland Music School Senior Vocal Recital
Olde Wicks Factory Open House/Wedding Show
Greg Holthaus Memorial Fund Heart Screening
RGK Boutique Sale-Abration!
City Scoops Announces Summer Hours!
City Scoops is now enjoying Summer Hours!
Open at 3 PM Tuesday-Sunday
Stop in and get a scoop ....... or 2 ......or 3!!!!!
  
Anderson Hospital Announces Board of Trustees
 MARYVILLE, IL - Anderson Hospital is proud to announce the appointment of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, to its esteemed Board of Trustees. Dr. Minor brings over 20 years of experience in higher education and government service, making him a valuable addition to the board. Prior to his role as Chancellor at SIUE, Dr. Minor served as Assistant Vice Chancellor & Senior Strategist at the California State University system, one of the largest and most diverse four-year systems in the nation. From March 2014 – August 2016, he was appointed by the White House and served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary in the office of Postsecondary Education. He played a key role in shaping federal education policy in that position.
"We are very happy to have Chancellor Minor join our Board of Trustees," said Mark Shashek, Chairman of the Board at Anderson Hospital. "His extensive experience in higher education and government will bring a unique perspective to our board and help us continue to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community."
Chancellor Minor expressed his excitement about joining the board, stating, "I am honored to have the opportunity to serve on the Board of Trustees at Anderson Hospital. I look forward to helping further the hospital's mission of providing high-quality care to patients in the Metro East region." Anderson Hospital looks forward to working closely with Chancellor Minor as they continue to uphold their commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery and patient satisfaction.
For more information about Anderson Hospital, visit www.andersonhospital.org ( http://www.andersonhospital.org). ###
Minor joins Board of Trustee members:
Laura Bernaix, Ph.D., RN
Gary Ceretto
Robert Ciuferi
Gregory Coffey
K. Max Eakin, MD
Frank Flanigan
Joseph Hagerty
Rev. Mark Maynard
Lendell Phelps
Mark Shashek
Joseph Smith
Nancy Thomas
Ginger Trucano
Kay Werner
Patrick Zimmermann, MD
Highland VFW Hosts Line Dancing!
Highland Speedway Race Schedule
Highland Knights of Columbus 2024 Sunday Dance Schedule
Building for lease!
Click HERE for more photos!
Perfect commercial location on the Historic Highland Square!! Adjacent to the new Plaza Park and next to Schlafly brewery and restaurant. Building has two offices, large Showroom and stock/ Backroom. ADA accessible. Building was built in 1995. Energy efficient with new HVAC in 2019. Lease required. Price based on length of contract. 2350 sq ft.
Contact A.G. Becker at 618-792-9644 for more information!
ONE on WON Program Update!
ONE on WON
*Update: Jeff currently has 21 members signed up
for the program ..... Thank you Jeff!!
Feedback has been VERY positive and the program is expected to grow even more! See below to get signed up!
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
Stewards of Hope Needs Your Help!
Stewards of Hope International of Highland
needs your help in finding a new home!
The group is needing to move
out of their current location and is looking for something in the Highland area that would fit their needs for storing, packaging and shipping items donated to them.
The ideal location would have the following:
Minimum of 600ft
Exterior door at least 6ft wide
Overhead door with an 8ft clearance
Temperature controlled for food storage
24/7 Access
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!
Heart and Soul Yoga Schedule - May
Heart and Soul Yoga with Sharon
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!
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!
Click the image below to see what 501 Blues Club has going on!
Swiss Gift Shop Closing Sale
Swiss Gift Shop
After a lot of thought and prayer I am closing the Swiss Gift Shop. We have loved and really appreciate the privilege of being a part of your celebrations the past 18 years. If anyone is interested in buying the business please contact me.
**We have 50% Off Store-wide, and will Highlight a Different Special Sale every week on in stock items!
**All merchandise and display fixtures must go!
May 28-31st Specials
60%+ OFF STORE WIDE!!
We still have a great selection of unique gifts
1. Sterling, Fashion, and Karat Jewelry
2. Holiday Ornaments and Decor
3. Lolita Glassware for any occasion
4. Department 56 Village and Accessories
5. Men’s Gifts
6. Nativities and other Religious Gifts
7. Highland Gifts
and much, much more!
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 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!
Chamber Office 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 9:00am.
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
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