Pretzel Strong Freeport has a unique heritage. Being a native of Pretzel City, USA means wearing some strong stripes of honor. When I began my freshman year at Northern Illinois University in Fall 2012, representing my hometown on t-shirts meant that I turned into an...
If one thinks of it at all, some people believe the term “economic development” is defined narrowly as bringing new business to the area. Of course, that is one element. In today’s world, though, I’d submit that business retention and growth is equally important. ...
By Tim Hood, Highland Community College February 20, 2018 Highland Community College has an exciting announcement on the horizon. Within the next month, we hope to be home to an international program bringing people from all over the world to Freeport. Although we are...
By Evan Talbert, Highland Community College Hospitality Management Instructor December 19, 2017 The idea of always learning is something I have believed strongly, even before becoming the Hospitality Management Instructor at Highland Community College two years ago....