March 13, 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!

AKHthreads

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Wild Foam Adventures

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BSE Accounting & Consulting, PLLC

Website

 

Roger Fulton MD/Debby Fulton

Friends of the Chamber

 

Office Essentials

Website

 

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

 

 

 

CHAMBER EVENTS & NEWS

 

Business After Hours

Awards Nominations

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The Highland Chamber is looking for testimonials from our wonderful members!

If you would like to share how being a part of the chamber has made an impact for yourself or your business, please send us an email!

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Thank you to our Sponsors & Participants!

 

CITY EVENTS & NEWS

 

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

 

 

April 17th - 
YAH Trip to Rainbow Ranch Petting Zoo 

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Book Club

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

 

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.  

 

Website

Press Release

 

HSHS Southern Illinois Market honors new Chief Medical Officer with Commissioning Ceremony

 

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — On March 6, Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) Southern Illinois Market honored Dr. Doug Barton with a Commissioning Ceremony in HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland’s Chapel. Dr. Barton joined HSHS as the Southern Illinois Market Chief Medical Officer on Feb. 10, 2025.

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Discover Downstate

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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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Olde Wicks Factory

Saint Patrick's Day Party! - Mar 15

Saint Patrick's Day Party!!

Dinner, Drinks, and Music to put

you in the St. Patty's Day spirit!!!

 

Highland Woman's Club

Trivia Night - MAR 15

RSVP Email

Woodcrest Small Engine

Gravely & Ariens Specials - MAR 16

Michael's Restaurant

St Patrick's Day Benefit - MAR 17

54th Annual St Patrick's Benefit!

Proceeds will benefit American Legion Baseball and The Highland Quarterback Club!

 

$25/person

Doors open @ 11:00 am

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

St Paul Catholic School

Upcoming Events - MAR 23, 25

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!

Office Essentials

Chamber Member Discount! - Until MAR 31

Highland Chamber of Commerce Members can save an extra 10% on your first order with Office Essentials!
Place your order by Mar 31st!

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

Main Street Pastures

March Bundle & Special 

HSHS St Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary

New To You Sale - Apr 3

Gently used name-brand purses, jewelry, and accessories!

 

Sullivan & Frisse Rooms

Thursday, April 3

9am-4pm

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

First Mid Bank & Trust

Easter Donation Drive - APR 9

First Mid Bank & Trust is once again collecting Easter goodies for less fortunate children in our area. All goodies are for children ages 10 & under.

 

If anyone wants to participate please bring them in by Wednesday, April 9th, 2025.  All goods will be distributed by Highland Area Christian Service Ministries to less fortunate children in our area.

 

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!

Highland Hope UMC

Holy Week Events - APR 12-20

Don't forget about the Annual Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt on April 12 at 7:45 P.M.

RGK Boutique

Ribbon Cutting - APR 24

April 24 - NOON

“ATTENTION ALL CHAMBER MEMBERS!!! 

 

You are ALL invited to the official ribbon cutting & grand opening of the RGK Mobile Boutique!! We are so excited for this to officially be an option for our customers and we want YOU to be the first to shop the trailer!

 

To celebrate, we are giving all Highland Chamber Members 15% off your entire purchase at the ribbon cutting!

 

Snacks and drinks will be available! We hope to see you there!!”

Highland BEA, IDC, and HHS

Job Fair - APR 25

Join the Job Fair!

Highland BEA in partnership with Highland Industrial Development Commission and HHS are hosting a job fair for businesses interested in hiring high school students for summer jobs and co-op possibilities.

 

Businesses interested in participating
must register by
Friday, April 4th

with Ben Eberwein at
beberwein@bankhillsboro.com or 618-420-7549

Cedarhurst
Whole Hog Raffle -
MAY 17

Whole Hog Raffle to benefit the

Alzheimers Association

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

 

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

 

What's Up Highland 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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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.

 

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!

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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. 

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hillarie@highlandillinois.com  or taylor@highlandillinois.com




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