Committees
highland student support fund
This committee that began in 2009. The goal of this committee is to help further the education of some students who may need to go to summer school for the Jump Start Program and are in need of financial assistance. The Chamber collects monetary donations at the Chamber Office for a Highland Student Support Fund and the school system would be in charge of distributing the funds from this project. This program is open to all incoming kindergarten and first grade students at all Highland Elementary Schools.
Contact Person: Dave Turoci or Highland Chamber
Phone: 219.923.1999 or 219.923.3666
Email: info@highlandchamber.com
finance committee
Monthly and yearly budgets for Chamber events throughout the year.
Chair Person: John Freyek
Phone:219.923.3666
Email: info@highlandchamber.com
Committee Members:
Monica Rubio, First Midwest Bank; John Freyek, Citizens Financial Bank; Matthew Hunniford, Mathew Hunniford & Co, P.C.
breakfast with the easter bunny
Community event for families to have a contintental breakfast, meet and take photos with the Easter Bunny and other mascots, Easter Bunny Mailbox, and other entertainment.
Contact: Carrie Upchurch, Standard Bank or Highland Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 219.838.1812 or 219.923.3666
Email: Carrie.Upchurch@standardbanks.com or info@highlandchamber.com
Committee Chair: Carrie Upchurch, Standard Bank
Committee: Members: Michelle Anderson, First Financial Bank; Jim Dal Santo, Attorney at Law; Dominic Dal Santo; Paul Doherty, Lisa Gibson, Inn of Hammond; Carol Kirincic, Michael's Restaurant; Bill Leep, Pleasant View Dairy; Radley Robinson, Gary SouthShore RailCats; Mary Shelton, Centier Bank.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
2012 tour de highland
Community event open to the public - A nice bicycle ride through Highland with your family, friends or co-workers.
Contact: Angie Gora, Highland Parks & recreation or Highland Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 219.838.0114 or 219.923.3666
Email:agora@highland.in.gov or info@highlandchamber.com
Committee Members: Michelle Anderson, First Financial Bank; Fred Leep, Pleasant View Dairy; and Cindy Rivera, North Township Trustee's office.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available.
chamber golf outing
Chamber Fundraiser and Social Gathering for Chamber Members and the Community.
Contact: Terry Trusgnich, Aide Rentals & Saless II, or Highland Chamber
Phone: 219.838.4300 or 219.923.3666
Email:ttrus@ameritech.net or info@highlandchamber.com
Committee Members: Radey Robinson, Gary SouthShore Railcats; Cindy Rivera, North Township Trustee's Office; Vickie Rust, First Midwest Bank; Joe Starkey, Oak Partners, Inc.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
midwest zest fest
Yearly major fundraiser for the Chamber. The Midwest Zest Fest is held annually the weekend after Labor Day. Visit midwest zest fest for more information and updates.
Contact: Each part of the festival is run by a chair person
Phone: 219.923.3666
Email: info@highlandchamber.com
Website:www.midwestzestfest.com
Committee Members:
Beer Garden: Terry Trusgnich, Aide Rentals & Sales II, and Carrie Upchurch, Standard Bank;
Entertainment: Shannon Peterson, Highland Chamber of Commerce and Clint Turpen, Regional Federal CU
Food Vendors and Arts & Crafts applications: Mary Luptak and Shannon Peterson, Highland Chamber of Commerce; Lisa Gibson, Inn of hammond; Cindy Rivera, North Township Trustee's office; Vickie Rust, First Midwest Bank; Kevin Slaman, Standard Bank; and Mary Shelton, Centier Bank.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Sponsorship Opportunities Available (T-shirt)
christmas treat bags
Chamber members donate prizes, treats and promotional items for goody bags distributed by Santa at the Main Square Park gazebo after the Highland Christmas Parade. The Christmas Parade is always the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Contact: Highland Chamber
Phone: 219.923.3666
Email: info@highlandchamber.com
Committee Members: Mary Shelton, Centier Bank
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
ambassador committee
Maintaining contact with current members and encouraging participation at events.
Contact: Victor Garcia, March of Dimes
Phone: 219.736.0023 or 219.923.3666
Email: vgarcia@marchofdimes.com orinfo@highlandchamber.com
Committee Members: Jill Kim, Girls on the Run and Carrie Upchurch, Standard Bank.
Exploratory committee
An internal committee to explore options for Chamber Member benefits and events.
Contact: Cecile Petro, Redevelopment Commission
Phone: 219.972.7598
Email: info@highlandchamber.com
Committee Members: Paul Doherty, Honorary Member
morning highland networking - monthly meetings
Networking with Chamber Members before business hours
Contact: Highland Chamber
Phone: 219.923.3666
Email: info@highlandchamber.com
Committee Members: Monica Aguilar, John Freyek, Rich Krooswyk, Joe Starkey
membership
Building membership and communicating with current members. To find out how you can join the Chamber, please click here.
Contact: Doug Lewis, Edward Jones or Highland Chamber
Phone: 219.923.3666
Email: info@highlandchamber.com
Committee Members: Victor Garcia, March of Dimes; Joe Strakey, oak Partners, Inc; Susie Sullivan, First Financial Bnk; Charlott Tohmas, First Midwest Bank, and Carrie Upchurch, Standard Bank.
