February 27, 2025

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Upcoming Chamber Events

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March 20 - BAH McGinley

May 9 - Glow Golf Fundraiser

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New Members!

Join us in welcoming and supporting our

NEW Chamber Members!

BSE Accounting & Consulting, PLLC

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Roger Fulton MD/Debby Fulton

Friends of the Chamber

 

Office Essentials

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Timeless Tributes

Website

 

Eddie's Rise N' Dine

Website

 

Forever&Always by BlackBox Events LLC

Website

 

Fiesta Brava Mexican Restaurant

Website

 

Enchanted Tails Pet Resort

Website

 

Driscoll Brick Work

Website

 

Harvest Solar

Website

 

On Board Charcuterie

Facebook

 

 

CHAMBER EVENTS & NEWS

 

Business After Hours

Awards Nominations

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IT'S ALMOST GO-TIME!!!!!

Thank you to our Sponsors & Participants!

 

CITY EVENTS & NEWS

 

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February 1st to March 15th -
 Indoor Ironman at KRC

 


March 10th -
American Red Cross Blood Drive at the KRC

 

 

March 13th - 
YAH Trip to the Lemp Mansion

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Book Club

Meets 4th Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm

 

 

Read Across America

  Tuesday, March 4 at 6:00 p.m. 

The event will be held at Latzer Library in the Children's area for ages 3-10. 

 

 

Plant A Flower Day

     Wednesday, March 12, from 5:00-6:30 p.m.  Under 12 years. You will have the opportunity to plant a flower to grow at home as spring approaches. 

 

 

Lucky Crafty Saturday

 Saturday, March 15. Wear green!  There will be four craft options for you to create at your own pace.  Ages 4-10.  

 

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Highland Public Safety

Mouse Races - February 28

Get your tickets for the Mouse Races benefitting the Highland Public Safety's Wellness Program!

Item Donation/Ticket Sales

PRESS RELEASE

 

Help HSHS Home Care Collect Food Items for

Local Food Pantries and Programs in Southern Illinois

 

O’FALLON, Ill. — In recognition of February being National Canned Food Month, HSHS Home Care is holding their annual “Cram the Car” food drive this month for local organizations to help those struggling with food insecurity.

 

Learn how to donate to this program below:

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Discover Downstate

Submit your events!

 

Discover Downstate Illinois covers more ground than any other Convention and Visitor's Bureau in the State of Illinois. Representing 21 counties stretching from the Mississippi River east of St. Louis, MO to the Wabash River west of Vincennes, IN. Both rural and urban, allowing guests to enjoy big city life and simple,
country treasures all at once!
Discover Downstate Illinois is looking for to help promote your event! 
If you have an event that you would like posted, following their link HERE!

 

MEMBER EVENTS & NEWS

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Greg Holthaus Memorial Fund

AED Giveaway for Heart Month!

February is Heart Month!

 

LAST CALL!

Send in your nomination for an AED donation

from the Greg Holthaus Memorial Fund!

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Office Essentials

Chamber Member Discount! - Until FEB 28

LAST CALL

Highland Chamber of Commerce Members can save an extra 10% on your first order with Office Essentials!
Place your order by Feb 28th!

Contact local rep Bob Loos with any questions or to set up an account for your business!

(non-tax businesses welcome!)
bloos@offess.com

Website

Highland Lions 

Trivia Night - MAR 1

It's Trivia Time!

Join the Highland Lions Club for a night of trivia fun!

 

Facebook Event

Heartland Community Chorus

St. Paddy Fundraiser - MAR 1

You are invited to our annual St. Paddy fundraiser
“A Wee Bit O’ Fun!”
Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 5:30pm
Highland Knights of Columbus Hall
12454 IL Rte. 143, Highland, IL

$35.00 per person (includes appetizers and desserts)

Entertainment by The Irish Aires, The Wee Heavies, and Heartland Community Chorus


If you cannot attend but want to contribute, please 
visit our website or contact our financial secretary, 
Kelsey Louvier, at 618.406.1536.
kelsey@heartlandcommunitychorus.org

 

Register at the link below by February 21

Register

Highland Masonic Lodge

Sausage Supper - MAR 2

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Woodcrest Small Engine

Gravely Special - FEB 3-MAR 2

Website

Highland Health Care

Mardi Gras Parade - Mar 4 

Website

Leaps of Love

2nd Clays for Childhood Cancer - MAR 8

Get pumped for the 2nd Clays for Childhood Cancer event on March 8, 2025!

Start with a thrilling shoot, check out the silent auction, and win big in our Mega raffle.

Our tasty loading bar lunch is a must-try—stay tuned for the menu!

Let's make a difference together while having a blast!

 

We need sponsors to help make this event a success. Your contribution can change lives and create unforgettable memories. Be a part of something meaningful.

Pre-Register

Can’t make the event but want to get in on the Mega Raffle... Buy a raffle ticket below!

Raffle Tickets

Olde Wicks Factory

Upcoming Events!

Spring Sip & Shop - MAR 9

Paddy's Day Party - MAR 15

Highland Woman's Club

Trivia Night - MAR 15

RSVP Email

Cedarhurst

Carnival - MAR 22

Don't miss our Cedarhurst Carnival!  We will have corn dogs, cheesy fries, funnel cakes, cotton candy, lemon shake ups, beer, wine and more. 
Enjoy games an our Balloon Charactes Clown!  Don't forget to RSVP.  Bring the family!

RSVP Email

Highland Health Care Center

Blood Drive - MAR 25

Highland Health Care is hosting a blood drive for Impact Life
Tuesday, March 25th

11:00am - 2:00pm

 

All spots are by appointment only. 

Make Appointment

C.E.O. Program

Upcoming Events - MAR 27

The CEO Program has several events coming up!

Help support these enterprising students!

 

Stop by the
Fish Tank Event
right here in Highland on
March 27 from 7:00-9:30 am
at The Korte Company!

E.L. Flanagan's

Volleyball League Sign-Ups - Apr 4

Join E.L. Flanagan’s Summer Volleyball League!

Get your team together and hit the sand for a summer full of fun, competition, and cold drinks!

 

Sign-Up Deadline: Friday, April 4, 2025
League Starts: Sunday, April 13, 2025

Team Fee: $150 – Due before your first game.
Pay at the bar or via Venmo: @Tara-Holzinger1

 

League Nights: Sunday: Beer League
Monday: Beginners
Tuesday: Intermediate
Thursday: Power League

 

Limited spots – only 8 teams per night!
Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!

Info & Sign-Up

Highland Civic Woman's Club

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny - APR 12

The Easter Bunny is coming to town! 
Join the Highland Civic Woman's Club for this fun annual event!

Facebook Event

Lisa Sauer - State Farm

Easter Egg Hunt - APR 12

April 12 - 2:00 pm
Bring the kiddos to the Highland Square to hunt for Easter Eggs!

Hard Road Theatre

Program Ad Opportunities

Ad Sponsors NEEDED!

We have a full season this year with Godspell in March, Shrek Jr. in June, County Fair in July, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in October! We average anywhere from 500 - 1000 patrons per weekend of show with two weekends per show. 

 

We are offering ad space for our program as follows:

1/4 page -$125

1/2 page - $200

Full page - $250

Pre Show video - $200 (to be run in the theater and/or lobby for a half hour prior to performance) 

 

If you partake in all four productions, you will get the fourth for free!

 

We hope you are able to support local theatre and promote your business with us! We appreciate any support and if you are interested in an ad space, sponsoring a show, or purchasing tickets, please reach out via our website below!

 

More Information

St Paul Catholic School

Discount Card Sponsorships & PreK Enrollment

Erin Barr Consulting

Resume Review

Learn more about Erin Barr Consulting's Resume Review, or the other amazing services they offer through the link below!

Website

The Chamber is excited to welcome

Kent & Jackie to our Chamber family!!!

 

Frank and I are excited to announce that Bailout Escape Rooms is now in the hands of new owners, Kent and Jackie Manning!
Frank and I would like to thank all of our customers who came to see us the last six years and supported us! We know Kent and Jackie will do an amazing job and wish them all the best! Please continue to support them in their new adventure and spread the word about Bailout Escape Rooms to your

friends and family!

Booking/Info

ApexNetwork
Physical Therapy & Fitness Center

Treating and training athletes for over 20 years!

Website

The Cookie Doode

Bulk Cookie Orders

Are you looking to treat your employees or clients with something sweet?

 

The Cookie Doode offers a variety of bulk order options to suit your needs! From delightful cookie platters perfect for office gatherings to individually bagged cookies for larger events, we have you covered.

 

We also specialize in custom cookie cakes, and gift packs tailored to fit any occasion.

 

Let us help you make your next event extra special with our delicious treats. Contact us today to place your order and spread some joy in your workplace!

 

Recurring/Ongoing Announcements

 

View past streams and upcoming live streams of Highland Sports through the link below!

 

Subscribe to their Youtube channel and never miss a game again!

Highland Sports Network
 

North American Outfitters

2025 Money Shoots

1st & 3rd week each month Feb-Aug

 

Heartland Community Chorus

12th Season Schedule

 

Highland Speedway

2025 Schedule

 

Joe Horstmann &

Jeff Weinacht Podcast

LISTEN HERE!

Does your business/group/organization have something to share with the community? If so, Joe & Jeff invite YOU to join their podcast and get the word out!

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Highland Arts Center

Upcoming Classes

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WELCOME CLUB

For Information about Welcome Club,

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PIONEER NEWSPAPER

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

 

 

Job Openings

 

Attention all ambitious sales and marketing professionals! Are you looking for a dynamic and challenging role in the digital advertising and marketing industry? Gateway Digital Media Group (GTWY) is seeking a motivated Digital Marketing and Client Relations Specialist to join our team!

View Full Job Description
Email Gateway Digital

Is Your Business Hiring?

 

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
Monday - Thursday:
9am - 3pm

 

If you would like to meet with us and want to ensure 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 taylor@highlandillinois.com




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