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GREATER BELLEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
APRIL 2021
ADVANCING BUSINESS. ASRU T IP CL AR C LOE M M U ANRITTI C PEO R T I N GT IC YL. E NAME
2021 D E S C EVENTS RIPTION
NAME
DRIVE D E S C R AWAY IPTION HUNGER
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SAVE THE DATE DESC RIPT ION
SPECIAL PARTNERS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Kevin Vick, Chairperson Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.
Platinum:
Memorial Hospital & Care Center
Gold:
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Amy Richter, Chairperson Elect & Treasurer Hospice of Southern Illinois
Silver:
Illinois American Water Company
Bronze:
Ameren Illinois Belleville Boot Company Belleville News-Democrat Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.
Friends:
Associated Bank Auffenberg Belleville Busey Bank Commerce Bank Eckert’s Inc. Gonzalez Companies, LLC Grey Eagle Distributors Scott Credit Union Southwestern Illinois College TerraSource Global
Alliance:
Abbott EMS Allsup, Inc Balke Brown Transwestern Bank of Belleville Belleville Area Special Services Cooperative Bi-State Development BOS Metro East Banking Center Breakthru Beverage Group Cannon Utility Services, LLC. Casino Queen Chelar Tool and Die CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP Cooling Concepts ELB Enterprises, Inc. Estel Foods Inc. / McDonalds Empire Comfort Systems FCB Bank First Bank FKG Oil Company Holland Construction Services Jack Schmitt Chevrolet Knipp Roofing & Exteriors, Inc. Knollwood Retirement Community Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. McDonald’s - Burris Management, Inc. McKendree University National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows Nothing Bundt Cakes Print Master Serra Honda O’Fallon SIHF Healthcare Southern Illinois Builders Association Southern Illinois University Edwardsville The Esquiline of Our Lady of the Snows Willowcreek Rehab & Nursing Center
Mary Lamie, First Vice Chairperson Bi-State Development Ryan Boike, Second Vice Chairperson Belleville Public School District #118 Edmond Brown, Immediate Past Chairperson ELB Enterprises, Inc.
Board of Directors
Lisa Adams, Adams Publications Jeff Bair, Grimm & Gorly Florist and POUR@322 Jeff Baker, The Esquiline Brett Baltz, Egyptian Workspace Partners Mayor Mark Eckert, City of Belleville Amy Gould, Illinois American Water Ericka Logan, Logan & Logan Mngt & Accounting Service Dan Lovekamp, Auffenburg Dealer Group of Illinois Tracy McCollum, Standard Rule Promotions Brian Mentzer, Belleville Township High School Dist. #201 Paula Nixon, Ameren Illinois Jessica Orelt, Allstate Insurance Kirk Schilling, Invelope LLC Laura Schrick, Mathis, Marifian & Richter Stephen Sedlak, Schmale Insurance Ron Stephens, Bank of Belleville John Ziegler, Memorial Hospital
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Chairman Mark Kern, St. Clair County Christine Spargur, Scott Air Force Base
CHAMBER STAFF Wendy J. Pfeil, President/CEO wpfeil@bellevillechamber.org Peggy Schifferdecker, Membership/Event Manager pschifferdecker@bellevillechamber.org Diana Goebel, Marketing & Communications Manager marketing@bellevillechamber.org Alicia Slocomb, Main Street Manager bms@bellevillechamber.org Cathleen Lindauer, Director, Belleville Tourism clindauer@bellevillechamber.org
Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce 216 East A Street, Belleville,IL 62220 Phone: (618) 233-2015 Fax: (618) 233-2077 www.bellevillechamber.org
AMBASSADORS Rebecca Boyer, Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC Justin Chapman, Busey Bank Lynne Clapp, Vertical Performance Terri Dambacher, CompuType IT Solutions Julie Fetters, Associated Bank Mary Jo Foerste, Community Member Cari Frick, Metro Lock and Security, Inc. Sharon Goff, Self-Employed Patty Gregory, Art on the Square Dean Hardt, City of Belleville Dennis F. Korte, Sr., Community Member Tracy McCollum, Standard Rule Promotions Dorothy Meyer, St. Clair County Al Orelt, Albert Orelt Allstate Agency Lisa Phillipson, Hospice of Southern Illinois Joy Prigge, Dieterich Bank Leslie Schmidt, Abbott EMS Loretta Stammer, Community Member Brandy Steely, Community Member Anne Thomure, Memorial Regional Health Services Jack Weck, Community Member Sheri Welch, Independent Insurance Agent Susan Wobbe, Community Member John Wunderlich, Community Member Sharon Zika, Scott Credit Union
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COVER STORY 2021/2022 EVENT SPONSORSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE After a unique 2020, the Chamber is looking to the future in hopes of still being able to host some of our signature events during the second part of 2021 and into 2022. It is an annual six-week campaign when the Chamber seeks our membership’s support for the year ahead including: 2021 Otto Golf Classic (includes teams), 2021 Annual Dinner & Silent Auction, 2021 Chili Cook-off and Chili Chase 5K Run, Business After Hours Hosts, Coffee Cup Connections Hosts, 2021 Annual Meeting, 2021 Government Officials BBQ, 2021 Teacher Appreciation Reception, 2021 Issues & Eggs, Leadership Belleville Class of 2021/2022 Class Days & Scholarships, Web Sponsorships, Weekly Email Update Sponsorships, & more! If you are interested in a sponsorship, call us at 618-233-2015. Hurry! All sponsorships are due by the end of April.
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MEMBERSHIP UPDATES
Thank you
to the following members for renewing their membership with the Chamber in February.
160 Driving Academy Apex Network Physical Therapy Bartle, Carol Belleville Area Humane Society Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern BMO Harris Call for Help, Inc. Cigar Inn Jazz Club, Inc. CUBESMART Eckert Florist Eckert’s Inc. Edward Jones - Adam Brewer Firestone Complete Auto Care Flynn Guymon & Garavalia Gaslight Vinyl LLC Gateway Foundation Harmony-Emge School District 175 Hiatt Design Associates Hideg Pharmacy, Inc. Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc. Integrity Health Care of Belleville Jack Schmitt Chevrolet, Inc.
Leading Lawyers Liberty Tax Services LINC, Inc. McCulloughs Flooring Enterprise, Inc. Meckfessel Tire & Auto MedStar Ambulance, Inc. Merrill Lynch - The Gray Group Metro Lock & Security, Inc. MidAmerica St. Louis Airport Office Productivity Training LLC Parkway Gardens/ Arbors Professional Therapy Services, Inc. State Farm Insurance - Krys Jacobs Stifel The Copper Fire Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, Inc. TRIKEN Consulting Polygraph & Private Inv Turkey Hill Grange Visiting Angels W.A. Schickedanz Agency, Inc. Willowcreek Rehab & Nursing Center
For a complete list of our members, visit www.BellevilleChamber.org. For Membership Information, please contact Peggy at 618-233-2015 or PSchifferdecker@bellevillechamber.org
April 2021
Upcoming Chamber Events All events will be held via Zoom and more information can be found on the Chamber’s website. 4/1 4/8 4/13 4/21 4/22
Virtual Happy Hour Healthcare & CSA Committee Meeting Coffee Cup Connections Young Professionals Lunch Hour Lunch & Learn
RSVP for events online at www.BellevilleChamber.org! Just click on the event you wish to attend and log-in. Need help? Email your RSVP to marketing@bellevillechamber.org or call 618-233-2015.
More information and registration available online at www.bellevillechamber.org.
Did you know the Chamber has a members-only event calendar? Submit your event online at www.BellevilleChamber.org and click “Calendar” to see the calendar and submit your event! All events will be featured in our Weekly Friday E-blast. Page 4
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EVENTS AND INFORMATION Egyptian Workspace Partners: New Workspace Innovation Lab Showroom Tuesday, March 23, 2021 129 West Main St. | Belleville
Celebrating a new business opening, anniversary or remodel?
Celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting! Contact Peggy Schifferdecker, Membership/ Event Manager, for more info. Call the Chamber Office at (618) 233-2015.
Find out more online at www.bellevillechamber.org.
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MEMBER UPDATES SWIC Earns 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School Designation Southwestern Illinois College announced today, Feb. 26, 2021, that it has earned the designation of 2021-2022 Top 10 Military Friendly ® School. Institutions earning the Military Friendly ® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 1,200 schools participated in the 2021-2022 survey with 747 earning the designation. “We’re very proud to provide a welcoming environment for our active-duty military and veteran students, and help them earn a college education through their education benefits,” said SWIC President Nick Mance. “In addition, we’ve enjoyed a longstanding mutually beneficial partnership with Scott Air Force Base.” SWIC has the largest population of student veterans of all colleges and universities in the state. Ten percent of currently enrolled students use military educational benefits. Established in 1946, SWIC serves the more than 300,000 residents of Community College District 522 through campuses in Belleville, Granite City and Red Bud plus numerous off-campus sites, including Scott Air Force Base and the East St. Louis Higher Education Center. SWIC offers more than 150 affordable degree and certificate program options – including online and accelerated courses – for students who want to transfer to a university or prepare to enter the workforce. Articulation agreements with public and private colleges and universities help to ensure the transfer process is seamless for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree. The 2021-2022 Military Friendly® Schools list will be published in the May issue of G.I. Jobs magazine and can be found at militaryfriendly.com. Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by Viqtory with input from the Military Friendly ® Advisory Council of independent leaders in the higher education and military recruitment community. Final ratings were determined by combining the institution’s survey response set and government/agency public data sources, within a logic-based scoring assessment. Military Friendly also measures the institution’s ability to meet thresholds for Student Retention, Graduation, Job Placement, Loan Repayment, Persistence (Degree Advancement or Transfer) and Loan Default rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans. “Military Friendly ® is committed to transparency and providing consistent data driven standards in our designation process. This creates a competitive atmosphere that encourages colleges to consistently evolve and invest in their programs. Schools who achieve designation show true commitment and dedication in their efforts. Our standards assist schools by providing a benchmark that promotes positive educational outcomes, resources, and support services that better the educational landscape and provide opportunity for the Military Community,” said Kayla Lopez, National Director of Military Partnerships, Military Friendly ® For information about SWIC student veteran programs, visit swic.edu/veterans. About Military Friendly ® Schools: The Military Friendly ® Schools list is created each year based on extensive research using public data sources for more than 8,800 schools nationwide, input from student veterans, and responses to the proprietary, data -driven Military Friendly® Schools survey from participating institutions. The survey questions, methodology, criteria and weighting were developed with the assistance of an independent research firm and an advisory council of educators and employers. The survey is administered for free and is open to all post-secondary schools that wish to participate. Criteria for consideration can be found at militaryfriendly.com. Founded in 2001, VIQTORY is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) that connects the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities through its G.I. Jobs® and Military Friendly® brands. VIQTORY and its brands are not a part of or endorsed by the U.S. Dept of Defense or any federal government entity. Learn more about VIQTORY at viqtory.com. Page 8
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MEMBER UPDATES HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Women and Infants Center Recognized for Higher Quality in Maternity Care The Women and Infants Center at HSHS St. Elizbeth’s Hospital is proud to be recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois with a Blue Distinction® Centers (BDC) for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Racial and ethnic disparities are persistent and widespread across maternal healthcare, primarily driven by socioeconomic status, geographic location, and implicit provider bias. Compared to similarly developed countries such as Canada, Germany, and Australia, the United State has the highest maternal mortality rate (MMR), at approximately 17.4 deaths per 100,000 live births, with the MMR steadily increasing since 2000[1]. According to the CDC, non-Hispanic Black women are two to three times more likely to die from preventable or treatable pregnancy-related complications compared to white women[2]. To help address these gaps in care and to help ensure the better health of mothers, The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association enhanced its quality evaluation for the Maternity Care program to address key factors driving the United States’ maternal health crisis such as preventable or treatable pregnancy-related conditions, high utilization of Caesarean sections, and racial and ethnic disparities in maternal healthcare. In 2018, facilities that received designations under the Blue Distinction Centers for Maternity Care program cared for more than 40% of Blue Cross and Blue Shield commercially insured women giving birth across the country. St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is proud to be recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois for meeting the rigorous BDC quality selection criteria for maternity care set by the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. “St. Elizabeth’s is pleased to receive this Blue Distinction® Center designation for quality for our maternity services,” said Deb Meidel, RN, BSN, nurse manager of the Women and Infants Center. “It shows that when people choose to deliver at St. Elizabeth’s, they are making the right choice for excellent, compassionate care. We continue to raise the bar in our facility on behalf of all patients to continue providing quality care.” Meidel added, “Being recognized for our quality shows that our staff are experienced and dedicated to delivering excellent care to our community.” In 2020, the Blue Distinction Centers for Maternity Care Program was expanded beyond traditional outcome measures to include assessments of internal quality improvement, data collection and dissemination, and internal protocols that better address clinical quality and equity issues in maternity care. New in the evaluation cycle, facilities must collect race ethnicity data, have a maternal quality improvement program, commence drills and simulations for adverse events, and have dedicated protocols and procedures for the management of hypertension and hemorrhage. In addition, they must meet clinical outcome metrics at a higher standard than required previously. Specifically, the rate for low risk first time cesarean sections (NTSV c-section rate, PC-02) has been aligned with the revised Healthy People 2020 goals. Facilities eligible for the Blue Distinction Centers for Maternity care show statistically significant differences in key clinical outcomes compared to their peers. “Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is committed to working with providers to help improve the care of mothers and their infant children and is proud to offer this important recognition,” said Derek Robinson, MD, MBA, FACEP, CHCQM, chief medical officer, BCBSIL. “It’s one of the ways we’re partnering with members, employers, providers and communities to help improve health equity.” Since 2006, the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program has helped patients find quality specialty care in the areas of bariatric surgery, cancer care, cardiac care, cellular immunotherapy, fertility care, gene therapy, knee and hip replacement, maternity care, spine surgery, substance use treatment and recovery, and transplants, while encouraging healthcare professionals to improve the care they deliver. Research shows that, compared to other providers, those designated as Blue Distinction Centers demonstrate better quality and improved outcomes for patients.
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MEMBER UPDATES Schaefer Autobody Centers is now offering virtual estimates Schaefer Autobody Centers is now offering virtual estimates! This is a quick & easy process to receive an estimate without leaving home. We understand no one wants to call us because it means you’ve been in an accident or have storm damage to your vehicle – but if you find yourself in that unfortunate situation, visit us at www.schaeferautobody.com/estimate-appointment/ to use it & we will take the pain out of the scheduling & repair process for you.
SWIC releases fall 2020 grad & dean’s list The following is a list of Southwestern Illinois College students who graduated at the conclusion of the fall 2020 semester. The students’ names are listed alphabetically according to hometown. The list also denotes students who graduated with honors (a 3.5 grade point average or higher) and with a perfect 4.0 GPA. https://www.swic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Fall-2020-Graduate-list.pdf The following is a list of full- and part-time students on the Southwestern Illinois College Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 Semester. This list includes full-time students who completed 12 or more semester credits during the semester and parttime students who completed six or more semester credits during the semester while maintaining a 3.5 or higher grade point average. https://www.swic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Fall-2020-Deans-List.pdf For more information, contact SWIC Enrollment Services at 618-235-2700, ext. 5455 or 866-942-SWIC (7942), ext. 5455.
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MEMBER UPDATES Annual Racial Harmony Gathering Showcases Outstanding Youth Established in the 1990s, Racial Harmony will present its annual Racial Harmony Youth Awards at The Gathering on Sunday, February 28, 2021. This celebration recognizes the achievements of local youth, and the commitment and support of community leaders and educators. The event will be held virtually at 3:00 p.m. Guest are welcome to attend at www.bit. ly/TheGathering2021. The 2021 Racial Harmony Youth Awards, themed Demonstrating Character Through Challenging Times, are presented to outstanding students who have demonstrated the qualities of peacemaking, goodwill, harmonious interaction and respect in their schools and in the community. This year’s winners include the following individuals: Summer Thomas Nariah Parks Babatunde Owoseni Mariah May Faith Levery McKenzie Jones Loyal Flanders Sienna Grundig Aynnie Hamilton Nile Peace Lauren Pagel Mohamed Abdi Paishynce Prude Camille Rice Brooke Stevenson Mariah Spencer Jazymn Rhodes Donavan Sheeley Brian Nichols Carterion Guyton Amari Minor Aliyah Elder Celeste Belli-Moreno Brianna White Lontell Smith Carson Boyd Chetney Davis Allie Curtright Allisia Pointer Rennell Parker Nia Roy Beverly Ajou Michael Smith Ty Robertson Josiah Brooks Athena Dardeen Isaac Karathanos Chloe Lancaster Tiana Vernon CamRon Curry Christopher Marin Jr. and Korri Marin Nate Smith Gabryelle “Gabby” Nicholson Lillian Bechtold Ayush Ghody Diamond Williams
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Althoff Catholic High School Amelia V. Carriel Junior High School Belleville East High School Belleville West High School Bernard Long Elementary School Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Central Elementary School Central Jr. High School Collinsville High School Douglas Elementary School Dr. Katie Harper Wright Elementary School Dr. William E. Mason-Douglas W. Clark Middle School East Saint Louis Senior High School East St. Louis Lincoln Middle School Edward A. Fulton Junior High School Ellis Elementary School Emge Jr. High School Franklin Elementary school Gordon D. Bush Elementary School Harmony Intermediate Center Henry Raab Elementary School High Mount School James Alexander Avant Elementary School Jefferson Elementary School Joseph Arthur Middle School Lalumier Elementary School LaVerna Evans School Madison Senior High School Marquette Catholic High School Mascoutah High School O’Fallon Township High School Paul Laurence Dunbar School Pontiac Junior High School Roosevelt Elementary School Shiloh Middle School Signal Hill School St James Catholic School Union School West Jr. High School Westhaven School Whiteside Middle School William Holliday Elementary Wolf Branch Elementary School Wolf Branch Middle School Wyvetter Younge Alternative Center
Racial Harmony celebrates its many years of continued service to humanity with another salute to youth within our community. Continued on next page.
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Continued from page 12 Racial Harmony is a third party neutral organization dedicated to promoting understanding, cooperation, and communication among all races and ethnic groups. It provides services in many different areas including training and development, facilitation, mediation and group dynamics. For further information, contact The Center for Racial Harmony by phone at 618.234.0508 or by email at centerforracialharmony@yahoo.com
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MEMBER UPDATES Memorial Hospital East to host Red Cross Blood Drive April 15 The American Red Cross will hold a Mobile Unit Blood Drive on Tuesday, April 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Memorial Hospital Shiloh, 1404 Cross Street, Shiloh, IL 62269. Please note you must be 16 years of age or older to donate; feeling healthy and well the day of the Blood Drive; and a photo ID is required. Lunch is provided to all donors. Appointments are recommended but not required. To make an appointment for the upcoming blood drive visit www. redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code MemorialBelleville or call 1-800-REDCROS (733-2767).
IMPACT Strategies Completes Quincy Medical Group’s Ambulatory Surgery Center IMPACT Strategies recently completed construction of Quincy Medical Group’s Ambulatory Surgery Center. This medical facility was phase II of the comprehensive renovations made inside the former Bergner’s department store location at the Quincy Mall. To accommodate an array of expert medical services, the new QMG Surgery Center includes endoscopy, cardiac catheterization, ophthalmology laser surgery, and operating rooms. Earlier this year, IMPACT Strategies finished phase I of this medical facility with the opening of Quincy Medical Group’s Cancer Institute in an adjoining space. IMPACT Strategies utilized their healthcare expertise and provided innovative solutions to transform what was once a mall anchor store into a state-of-the-art Cancer Institute. The facility now houses infusion therapy, radiation oncology, a LINAC (Linear Accelerator) suite, a CT scan suite, an x-ray suite, clinical research, and other cancer support services. Over 70,000 square-feet of the vacant store was repurposed to create space for the two healthcare specialties. In addition to lifesaving equipment, the facility also includes medical office space, waiting rooms, a new elevator, and a pharmacy. IMPACT Strategies was hired by Cullinan Properties, LTD, of Peoria as the Construction Manager for both QMG’s Cancer Institute and Ambulatory Surgery Center. IMPACT worked with The Farnsworth Group, Inc., of Peoria, IL, as the Architect/Engineer on both projects.
MEMORIAL FAMILY CARE BIRTHING CENTERS OFFER CLASS FOR BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT Memorial’s Family Care Birthing Centers will offer its next Breastfeeding Support class for expectant mothers on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Memorial Hospital Shiloh. This class, taught by certified lactation consultants, reviews breastfeeding techniques and is ideal for new mothers or as a refresher course. If you are considering breastfeeding or have chosen to breastfeed your baby, this class will provide information, encouragement and support for a successful breastfeeding experience. Both parents are encouraged to attend. For a list of all class dates, times and locations, go to mymemorialnetwork.com/family-care-birthing-center and click on Obstetrics/Birthing Classes. There is a $10 per couple fee; advance registration is required and can be made by calling 618-767-3627 (DOCS), toll-free at 833-607-3637 (DOCS) or online at mymemorialnetwork.com/events.
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MEMBER UPDATES Hospital Sisters Health System Announces New President and CEO HSHS is pleased to announce that Damond W. Boatwright, MHA, MHS, FACHE, has accepted our offer to serve as president and CEO of Hospital Sisters Health System. He will start in this role in June 2021, succeeding the current president and CEO of HSHS, Mary Starmann-Harrison, who retires in July after serving in this role for the past decade. “Damond is a bright, talented and innovative leader with over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry,” Sister Jomary Trstensky, OSF, chair of Hospital Sisters Ministries (the public juridic sponsor of HSHS). “His passion for working in Catholic healthcare was profoundly evident throughout the interview process. We are excited to welcome him to HSHS.” Boatwright will be relocating to the Springfield area from Madison, Wisconsin. He currently serves as regional president for SSM Health Wisconsin, a role he has served in since 2014. SSM Health Wisconsin includes 7 hospitals and 4 affiliates, 85+ physician clinics, a pharmacy benefit company, 10 nursing homes and an insurance company. Some of Boatwright’s accomplishments at SSM Health Wisconsin include achieving growth in several key service lines; successfully integrating one of the largest independent multispecialty groups in Wisconsin; maintaining top decile patient satisfaction and quality scores; and developing and chairing SSM Health Wisconsin’s first advisory council on inclusion, diversity and equity. Prior to SSM Health Wisconsin, Boatwright served in various leadership roles at Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) from 2001 to 2013. His career at HCA took him to hospitals in Virginia, Florida, Missouri and Kansas, serving in executive leadership roles with increasing responsibilities. “Damond’s leadership record at HCA and SSM is exemplary,” said Bill Murray, chairman of the HSHS Board of Directors. “I am confident he will provide the leadership needed to help HSHS continue working through the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Damond is committed to moving HSHS forward as an integrated healthcare ministry, ensuring that high-quality healthcare is accessible to all our communities.” Boatwright is originally from Charleston, South Carolina. Though he once aspired to become a physician, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at The Citadel in Charleston in 1994. It was a chance meeting with a Citadel alum who worked in healthcare administration that led Boatwright to pursue a career in healthcare. Boatwright worked full-time at HCA while completing his Master of Health Administration and Health Sciences (MHA, MHS) at Medical University of South Carolina. After finishing graduate school, Boatwright worked as an administrative fellow for Duke University Health System in Raleigh, North Carolina. “‘Every good and perfect gift is from above,’ James 1:17. I’m truly humbled and appreciative of this wonderful gift to be part of the HSHS family,” said Boatwright. “The opportunity to be a servant leader and help continue to lead our ministries into the future is truly a blessing. We are going to be stronger together.” Boatwright has served as a board member at the Catholic Health Association and is the immediate past chair of the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA). He received Modern Healthcare’s Up and Comer Award in 2009, and in 2010, he was featured in Becker’s Hospital Review’s Hospital and Health System Leaders to Know. In 2020, Boatwright was named as a WHA Distinguished Leader. He was also recently honored as In Business magazine’s 2021 Executive of the Year in Madison, Wisconsin. Boatwright has been involved in a number of interesting extracurricular activities throughout his life. He was a college football player who served as varsity football captain at The Citadel, and he is proud to be a certified judge with the Kansas City Barbecue Society. Boatwright has also been involved in the Knights of Columbus as a 4th degree knight and honor guard member. Boatwright and his wife, Makeba Williams, MD, have two children named Damond Jeremiah (DJ), 9, and Shelby Ruth, 7. Makeba is a physician who specializes in obstetrics and gynecology. In their spare time, they like to cook and enjoy the outdoors.
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MEMBER UPDATES updates from hospice of southern illinois Hospice of Southern Illinois makes headway to help protect against and combat the COVID-19 virus. To date, 79% of employees have been immunized! Thank you to the local health departments and healthcare workers who’ve worked tirelessly to distribute vaccinations for a safer tomorrow. We are proud to be part of the solution. www.hospice.org/covid19/ We are also hosting an online auction for an AUTHENTIC YADIER MOLINA SIGNED JERSEY, donated by a generous family to raise funds for Hospice of Southern illinois. This gold and white trimmed jersey was created to celebrate the Cardinal’s 2006 World Series Championship. The auction runs through April 8th. Bid Here: https://one.bidpal.net/molinajersey2021/welcome
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Radiation Oncology Center to give away free colon cancer test kits, April 10 Did you know that colorectal cancer is the nation’s second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths when men and women are combined? Providers at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Radiation Oncology Center are concerned about the health of the community and have made the pledge to help increase colorectal cancer screening rates. St. Elizabeth’s supports the “80% in Every Community” nationwide effort, a shared goal to have 80% of adults aged 45 and older regularly screened for colorectal cancer. St. Elizabeth’s will hold a Colorectal Cancer Awareness drive-through event to giveaway at-home colon cancer test kits. The event will be Saturday, April 10, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cancer Care Center of O’Fallon, located at 321 Regency Park, O’Fallon. If you or a family member are age 45 or older or indicated for a screening due to a colon cancer diagnosis of a first-degree relative, participate in this event to learn more about your screening options and receive a test kit at no charge to you. People picking up the FREE kits can remain in their vehicles and but are asked to wear masks. Staff will be masked appropriately during the distribution and will bring kits and information to the vehicle. The InSure ONE at-home screening test includes full instructions for an easy, water-based sampling for specimen collection. Patients MUST return the sample to the Radiation Oncology office by April 30. St. Elizabeth’s laboratory will analyze, and results will be reviewed by a physician to then be provided to each participant and their primary care provider. The kits are available while supplies last. This screening does not take the place of a colonoscopy. Colorectal cancer screenings have been proven to save lives. The American Cancer Society (ACS) colorectal screening guidelines for adults now recommend screening to begin at age 45 for people at average risk. ACS data shows that new cases of colorectal cancer are occurring at an increasing rate among younger adults. Colorectal cancer in its early stages usually has no symptoms, so everyone 45 and older should get tested. There are several screening options available – including take-home options like what St. Elizabeth’s is offering. Testing may include: • Fecal Immunochemical (or Immunohistochemical) Test (FIT, also known as iFOBT) – a fecal blood test should be done every year. • Colonoscopy – Depending on findings, a colonoscopy is normally repeated every five to 10 years. If you have already been screened, talk to your friends and family who are over 45 years of age about getting screened. Together, we can help to eliminate colorectal cancer as a major public health problem. Routine health screenings and procedures such as these continue to be highly important even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Early detection of health issues is key, and St. Elizabeth’s care team urges people to not forgo seeking health care services. St. Elizabeth’s has highly skilled, compassionate providers and colleagues ready to care for you and protocols in place to prevent the spread of all infectious diseases, including COVID-19. For more information regarding this Colorectal Cancer Awareness event, contact Christy Koenigstein, patient navigator, at 618-607-5545. For more information about the Cancer Care Center of O’Fallon, visit www.hshs.org/StElizabeths/Services/ Cancer-Care. The Chamber Connection
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MEMBER UPDATES A “Spring Forward” Could Be Just What the Doctor Ordered For Your Sleep Habits On March 14 at 2 a.m. CST, people across the United States reset their clocks and sprang forward one hour into Daylight Saving Time. This change is often accompanied by complaints about losing that oh-so-important hour of sleep. “Sleep is a restorative process,” said Dr. Ketan Shah, medical director of HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Southern Illinois Sleep Disorders Center. “All of the stress and difficulties we face daily are remedied as we sleep. That is why it is so important to practice good sleep techniques.” Losing that hour of sleep is certainly frustrating, but HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital encourages people to use this time change to recognize how they feel when they wake up and adjust their sleep schedule or techniques. “Sleep comprises about one-third of your life,” Dr. Shah said. “It is really important to get that third correct.” According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, sleep is one of the three pillars of a healthy lifestyle along with nutrition and exercise. Healthy sleep is essential to your physical health and mental health; improves your memory and focus; and promotes personal and public safety. Here are some recommended sleep tips to get a good night’s sleep: • Be consistent. Go to bed at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning, even on the weekends. • Limit the use of electronics one hour before bed to prepare bodies and brains for sleep. • Avoid large meals, caffeine and alcohol before bedtime. • Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, relaxing and at a comfortable temperature. • Avoid watching TV in the bedroom before sleep. • Avoid using devices that emit light – smartphones, tablets and computers, etc. Blue light emitted by these devices resets the clock in the brain which can delay sleep. • Get some exercise. Being physically active during the day can help you fall asleep more easily at night. If you have concerns about sleep patterns, or difficulties falling or staying asleep, talk to your primary care physician to request a referral to HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Southern Illinois Sleep Disorders Center. Learn more about St. Elizabeth’s Southern Illinois Sleep Disorders Center’s services by visiting steliz.org or calling 618234-2120, Ext. 11534 or 1-888-650-7474. For more information about healthy sleep habits or sleep disorders, visit cdc.gov/sleep.
top nutrition & performance welcomes sanctuary dance academy Top Nutrition & Performance is excited to introduce a new program at our facility in Downtown Belleville… Sanctuary Dance Academy! Our instructor, Amy Ferlick, is a long-time dancer and educator. She began dancing at age five, and moved into competitive dance by age 9. She is trained in ballet/pointe, lyrical, tap, jazz/hip hop and hatha yoga. She began teaching dance at age 16, and also coached high school competitive dance team. She moved to Colorado and co-facilitated a dance studio there while taking classes at the Hannah Kahn Dance Company in Denver. She helped launch the Airborne Dance Company in Longmont, CO. With over thirty years of dance teaching experience, she is now relocated to Illinois. Amy also has 24 years of experience as an elementary educator (teacher, instructional coach, curriculum developer, and administrator) and has a Master’s Degree in Elementary Administration and Special Education. She knows her stuff when it comes to teaching students and dance or yoga!
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MEMBER UPDATES The American Rescue Plan: Restaurants Finally Get Their Relief Fund By Paul Petruska and Gabrielle Intagliata An important provision of the newly enacted COVID-19 relief legislation known as the American Rescue Plan is new assistance for restaurants and bars that suffered significant economic loss during the pandemic. A $28.6 billion fund was established to allow “eligible entities” to apply for grants up to $5 million per location ($10 million maximum) to compensate for “pandemic-related revenue loss.” Finally, restaurant small business owners, who have been asked to consider the public good over their own bottom line, have a fund program that will bolster that bottom line. On January 20, 2021, the White House announced its American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion- investment intended to build upon many of the measures in the CARES Act from March 2020 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act from December 2020. The plan became H.R. 1319 and was introduced on February 24, 2021. It passed the House on February 27, 2021, was amended and passed by the Senate on March 6, 2021, and obtained final approval from the House on March 10, 2021. On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed H.R.1319 – The American Rescue Plan of 2021 into law. The additional $7 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the $15 billion for new advancements in the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program build upon programs that already demonstrated their value. The Shuttered Venue Operator (SVO) Grant program appears as if it will be an excellent program for specific businesses, but the program established on December 27, 2020, still is not ready to accept applications from businesses that have been zero-revenue businesses for months. Nevertheless, the SVO fund received an additional $1.2 billion. Much has already been written on the above programs. This article will focus on the new relief for restaurants, bars and related companies known as the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The Restaurant Revitalization Fund The Real Economic Support That Acknowledges Unique Restaurant Assistance Needed to Survive Act of 2020, also known as the RESTAURANTS Act of 2020, was a part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act until approximately 10 days before the law was finalized. The proposed $120 billion fund was cut from the final bill without any explanation. Fortunately for restaurants, the industry group behind the RESTAURANTS Act did not give up. Section 5003 of H.R. 1319 creates a $28.6 billion fund through which grants can be awarded to eligible entities. This is known as the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. An eligible entity is defined as: a restaurant, food stand, food truck, food cart, caterer, saloon, inn, tavern, bar, lounge, brewpub, tasting room, taproom, licensed facility or premise of a beverage alcohol producer where the public may taste, sample, or purchase products, or other similar place of business in which the public or patrons assemble for the primary purpose of being served food or drink. This rather broad definition has some exclusions. Publicly traded companies and state-owned business are expressly excluded. Any eligible entity that owned or operated more than 20 locations as of March 13, 2020, is also excluded. Finally, any entity that has a pending application for or has received a SVO grant is excluded. There is no express exclusion for a franchise owner, and Rep. Earl Blumenauer confirmed in a press conference on March 10, 2021, that franchisees of larger chains that do not own more than 20 locations are eligible. This fund does not offer low-interest loans or even forgivable loans. Instead, an eligible entity can apply for and receive a grant, which does not need to be repaid. The next logical question is: How large is the grant? An eligible entity can apply for a grant from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund for an amount equal to its “pandemic-related revenue loss,” not to exceed $10 million total and no more than $5 million per physical location. Surprisingly, the definition of “pandemicrelated revenue loss” is intuitive: The gross receipts, as established using such verification documentation as the Administrator may require, of the eligible entity during 2020 subtracted from the gross receipt of the eligible entity in 2019. There are additional formulas to calculate pandemic-related revenue loss, but those formulas are meant to help entities that opened for business at some point during 2019, or even entities that had no revenue in 2019. The only modification to the rather simple mathematical formula is the pandemic-related revenue losses must be reduced by any amounts received from a covered loan under the PPP. There is no reduction for any amounts received under the EIDL, which makes logical sense. Any entity that received the EIDL has the responsibility to repay it over 30 years. Finally, any eligible entity must pay attention to the limits on the potential uses of the funds. Without going through each specific limitation, a good general rule is the money must be used for the business. A recipient of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund grant cannot pocket the money as profit. However, spending this grant money on the business is likely to lead to large profits in 2021. Any restaurant small business owner wanting additional information on the limitations on the use of funds can contact Paul Petruska at ppetruska@greensfelder.com or Gabrielle Intagliata at gintagliata@greensfelder.com. Page 22
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World-Class Expertise is Memorial Hospitals are proud to be part of BJC HealthCare, which connects us to the area’s top specialists from BJC Medical Group of Illinois, Siteman Cancer Center, and Washington University Physicians in Illinois, Inc. Memorial offers focused, coordinated care from our experts in breast health, orthopedic care, and heart care. When you need world-class expertise, it’s right here where you live.
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WANTED — adults who would like to read and volunteers who want to assist them! Adult Education Project Read Community Literacy Program
READERS IN TRAINING = people 17 years old and older with skill levels below ninth grade who are not enrolled in school but want to learn to read, write and build basic math and English skills
TUTORS = volunteers from all walks of life who commit to at least two hours per week tutoring an individual or small group of students in a public setting Training will be provided to tutors before being assigned a student. Books and materials are provided at no cost.
Be part of the change! For more information, contact Jenny Margarida: 618-222-5462 or mary.margarida@swic.edu. This program was made possible by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a division of the Office of Secretary of State, using state funds designated for literacy. For the purpose of compliance with Section 511 of Public Law 101-166 (the Stevens Amendment), The Chamber Connection approximately 33.71 percent ($394,285) federal funds were used to support adult education programs.
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