August 28, 2025

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Upcoming Chamber Events

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September 18 - Advanced Radon Mitigation

September 20 - Street Art Fest

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New Members!

Join us in welcoming and supporting our

NEW Chamber Members!

 

Natural Connections Academy at Brier Bank Farm

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Fox Elder Law & Estate Planning

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Arya Medical Spa

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Silver Lake Veterinary Services

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Photo Hub

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Highland Nutrition

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Lipic's Engagement

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Smokehouse Jellies, LLC

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MH Equipment

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David Crabtree - Spectrum Communications
LinkedIn

 

 

CHAMBER EVENTS & NEWS

 

Business After Hours

 

 

Be a Part of Highland’s Most Colorful Day of the Year!

 

Street Art Fest returns Saturday, Sept. 20 (rain date: Sept. 21), transforming the Highland Square into a vibrant open-air gallery. Dozens of artists will turn the streets into masterpieces, while visitors enjoy art, live music, shopping, food, and fun kids’ activities.

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Thank you 2025 Sponsors for your support!!!

Art Square Sponsors

 

Michelangelo Sponsors

Highland Arts Council

The Korte Company

 

Picasso Sponsors

AVH Ink & Vinyl

Skyline Community Realty Group

 

Da Vinci Sponsors

DigitalArtz

Gateway Digital Media Group

Highland Rotary Club

Luitjohan Flooring

Scheffel Boyle

St Paul School & Parish

Steve Schmitt Chevrolet

Terra Properties

Voegele Studio

Ziegler Jacob Insurance

 

Monet Sponsors

Becker Jewelers

CC Food Mart

Constitution Bank

Epoc Experience/Fathom BJJ

Highland Arts Center/Highland Music School

Highland Lions Club

Highland Printers

HSHS St Joseph's Hospital

It's Party Time!

Kloss Furniture

Korte & Luitjohan Contractors

Lee's Fine Jewelry

Mazzio's Italian Eatery

Michael's Coffee Shop

On Board Charcuterie

Plocher Construction

Powers Advisory Group

The Smile Shoppe

Sparlin Plumbing

Spengel-Boulanger

Straeter Thinking

Event Sponsors

 

Kids Korner Sponsors

Highland Optimist Club

Scott Credit Union

 

Entertainment Sponsors

Big R Farm & Home

Highland Jaycees

 

Artist Bag Sponsors

Counselors Associates Ltd

Driscoll Brickwork

Edward Jones - Brian Becker

The Greenhouse Florist & Gift Shop

Highland Printers

Trouw Nutrition

 

Friends of the Fest

Happy Faces - Face Painting

Highland Nutrition Center

Kalmer Landscape Supply

Myrtle & Grace

Rosenthal Optometric

Steve Schmitt Chevrolet

Thank you to the Highland Civic Woman's Club for hosting the

Kids Korner!

SHOUT OUT to AVH Ink & Vinyl for hooking us up with these AMAZING

Street Art Fest T-shirts this year! 

 

Click the link below  to order!!

Order HERE!!!

 

CITY EVENTS & NEWS

 

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Highland Farmer's Market
Farmers Market on the Square

Tuesdays from 4-7pm

 

Thursday Night Concerts

 

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See below for some of the events offered and click the link below for a FULL list!

ALL Events
 

Book Club

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

PRESS RELEASES

 
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Press Releases

 

School and Sports Physicals

available at HSHS Medical Group offices

Walk-in appointments available at select locations

 

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – HSHS Medical Group offices are now scheduling school and sports physicals for children 18 years old or younger. Now is the time to schedule the physical well before the sports season or school year starts.

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Press Release

 

Highland Health Care Center Hosting Free Community “Drive-Through Health Fair” on Friday, Sept. 12, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

HIGHLAND, IL. (Aug. 11th, 2025) – Highland Health Care Center, in Highland, is hosting a community drive-through health fair on the grounds of the skilled nursing care facility on Friday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is free and open to all ages.

 

The event, to be held at 1450 26th St., Highland, IL., will feature:

· Blood pressure, blood sugar, and vital sign screenings and is open to the public.

· Hydration station will be provided.

· Drive through, get a checkup, and grab your free health and wellness bag!!

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MEMBER EVENTS & NEWS

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Highland Jaycees

School Supply Drive - AUG 1-SEP 1

The Highland Jaycees are holding a School Supply Drive!

 

We will have boxes at First Mid Bank & Trust, Bank of Hillsboro, FCB, Region, TruBuy and Korte Meat.

 

Drop off supplies from

08/01/2025 to 09/01/2025

Main Street Pastures

Monthly Special - AUG

Make sure to visit the booth at the Highland Farmer's Market every Tuesday!

 

Find us:

Highland Farmer's Market 
Tuesday 4-7pm @ Highland Square 

Farm Store Hours:
Thursdays & Fridays 3-6pm
Most Saturdays 9-12pm

 

Vine Street Market 
Saturdays at O'Fallon Station 8-12pm 

The Greenhouse Florist & Gift Shop

Wine Night - AUG 29

Wine Night featuring live music by Brandon Munie!

Heartland Community Chorus

Auditions - (see attachment for dates)

Heartland Community Chorus needs your talents! For more information, click HERE! 

 

Gateway CEO

Meet & Greet - SEP 4

Thursday September 4
7:30-8:30 AM
Truck Centers Training Center
2376 Formosa Road


Meet 20 new students from Class of 2026.

 

Network with business members from our local
community

 

Breakfast pizza & coffee available

Highland Historical Society

Homestead Harvest Days - SEP 5-7

The Highland Historical Society is hosting the 37th Annual Homestead Harvest Days!

Food~Drink~Crafts~Demonstrations~Tours and SO much more!

Visit their website below for more information!!

 

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Highland Arts Council

Watercolor Class - Sep 10 - Oct 8

The Highland Arts Council is hosting a 5 week Watercolor Class! See below for more information and to get signed up!!!

Website

Highland Rotary Club

$20,000 Raffle - Drawing SEP 20

More Info

 Want a Chance to Win $20,000 While Supporting Your Community? 

The Highland Rotary Club is excited to launch this year’s Annual Cash Raffle—and YOU could be our next big winner!

 Only 500 tickets will be sold
 Grand Prize: $20,000
 2nd Prize: $1,000
 3rd Prize: $500
 Drawing: September 20, 2025 at the Highland Street Art Festival

 Early Bird Drawings begin August 12!
Buy your ticket before then and you’ll be entered to win your $100 back—or receive an extra entry in the grand prize drawing!

This isn’t just a raffle—it’s an investment in our community. 

Leaps of Love

24 Hour Laps for Leaps - September 19-20

Click HERE for more information on this family friendly event for a GREAT cause!!!

Metro East Humane Society

Muttster Mash - October 18

Click HERE for more information on this family friendly event for a GREAT cause!!!

Greg Holthaus Memorial Fund

LifeVac Giveaway - Fall 2025

Wiffleball Tournament - OCT 5

Holly's House of Hope

Quarterly Newsletter - Click to Read!

Website

Athletico Physical Therapy

Website

Unwind

Services to Elevate Your Beauty

Apex

Welcome new Personal Trainers / Fall Youth Speed & Strength Class

Information
 
 

Heart & Soul Yoga with Sharon

September & October Class Schedule

Hello!  With the weather changing a little bit this past weekend, it's time to look at the upcoming fall season.  Attached are the September and October schedules. Click HERE for more information!

 
 

Lipic's Engagement

Customer Service Week/Limited Time Offer

 National Customer Service Week 2025 is right around the corner—how will your business recognize the incredible people who keep your customers coming back? 

 

Whether you're a business owner, part of an HR team, or in management, now is the perfect time to start planning a meaningful way to celebrate your frontline staff. 

 

From personalized gifts and team appreciation events to branded apparel or recognition programs, there are countless ways to show your customer service team they’re valued. How will you make it count this year? 

 

Whether it is 4 employees or 40K employees, Lipic's Engagement can help you with your decisions today. 

 

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St. Paul School

Upcoming Events

 

Recurring/Ongoing Announcements

 

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

Highland Sports Network
Sponsorship Prospectus
 

Woodcrest Small Engine

More Info
 

Leaps of Love

Puzzle Fundraiser

Help Complete the Puzzle with LOL!

Let’s have some FUN and help us reach our goal!

Help us present 15 families with a $100 gift card by donating

a piece of the puzzle!

Your support makes a difference!

Piece It Together
 

Highland Speedway

2025 Schedule

 

What's Up Highland Podcast

LISTEN HERE!

Does your 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.

 

What's new at the Lory?

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WELCOME CLUB

For Information about Welcome Club,

Click on the image below!!!

 

PIONEER NEWSPAPER

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

 

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!

 

Job Openings

 

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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