Chamber Connection
Monthly Newsletter April 2014
Belleville Animal Clinic Awarded Commitment to Community The Ambassador Club awarded the Belleville Animal Clinic (BAC) the Commitment to Community Award during their monthly lunch meeting on March 6. The Ambassador Club’s Commitment to Community Award is presented quarterly to a Chamber member who demonstrates commitment to improving the quality of life for residents and/or businesses in the greater Belleville area. Ambassador Club Chairperson Cari Frick presented the award to BAC’s owner, Dr. Janet Linton. Members of her staff, Police Officer Brian Dowdy and Mayor Mark Eckert where present to celebrate BAC’s achievement.
Left to right: John Lengerman, Gail Jett, Cheryl Yarber, Cari Frick, Dr. Janet Linton, Debbie Wilburn, Officer Brian Dowdy, Mayor Mark Eckert
Belleville Animal Clinic opened to serve the Belleville pet community and surrounding areas in 1971 with one veterinarian, one technician and one receptionist. They continued to grow over the years and today there are four veterinarians, 23 technicians, two lab technicians and ten receptionists. The clinic continues to serve the community at its original location,1600 N. Belt East in Belleville, seven days a week. The Belleville Animal Clinic is a full service veterinary clinic for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and pocket pets including general surgery, dentistry, radiology, microchip identification and much more. The clinic proudly provides complimentary treatment for Belleville K-9 Unit, Belleville Fire Department Arson Dog, Scott AFB Military Working Dogs and surrounding K-9 communities. Thank you, Belleville Animal Clinic, for your long-term commitment to the Belleville community.
New Women’s Forum, Springboard to Success
The law firm Sandberg, Phoenix, and von Gontard, P.C., along with the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce, are bringing Springboard to Success - A Women’s Forum to you in April. The forum has been created to help women become empowered on their paths to success. Speakers will provide an energetic and interactive environment to take your lives to new levels. The half day forum will touch on topics including: fitness in the workplace, women’s health in the workplace and financial advice. The day will conclude with a panel discussion on how to find balance between your professional and personal lives and how to break through the glass ceiling. The panel members will consist of the following individuals: Lorraine Cavataio, Sandberg, Phoenix, and von Gontard P.C.; Crystal Ross-Smith, Ameren; Maryann Reese, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital; Jennifer Gomric Minton, St. Clair County. For more information or to register, please contact the Chamber 618-233-2015 or www.bellevillechamber.org.
Wednesday, April 30
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows The- Chamber 8:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.Connection
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Andy Bridgeman, President Bridgeman Insurance Agency Tracy McCollum, President Elect Standard Rule Promotions Bob Mueller, 1st Vice President TheBANK of Edwardsville Kevin Richter, Treasurer Mathis, Marifian & Richter, LTD Chris Eckert, Immediate Past President Eckert’s Inc.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Wayne Barber, BARBERMurphy Group Dr. Jerry Bladdick, Lindenwood University-Belleville Geri Boyer, Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC Lorraine Cavataio, Sandberg, Phoenix & von Gontard Keith Cook, Regions Bank Dr. Jeff Dosier, Belleville Township High School District 201 Mayor Mark Eckert, City of Belleville Mark Eichenlaub, Southwestern Illinois College Grant Evitts, Illinois American Water Harlan “Skip” Ferry, Commerce Bank Scott Givens, Civic Member Kurt Graebe, The ROHO Group Pat Hill, Allsup, Inc. Natalie Jablonski, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Matt Klosterman, Belleville Public School District #118 Joe Lanius, Memorial Hospital Kevin Pesko, Bank of Belleville John Reichert, In-Focus Marketing Amy Richter, Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc. Jay Tebbe, Belleville News-Democrat Rusty Wagner, Oliver C. Joseph, Inc. Joseph Weissert, Ameren Illinois Roger Wigginton, Don Rodgers, Ltd.
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Chairman Mark Kern, St. Clair County Christine Spargur, Scott Air Force Base
CHAMBER STAFF John Lengerman, Executive Director jlengerman@bellevillechamber.org Wendy Pfeil, Membership Development Director wpfeil@bellevillechamber.org
SPECIAL PARTNERS Platinum:
City of Belleville Memorial Hospital
Gold:
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Silver:
Illinois American Water Company
Bronze:
Ameren AT&T Belleville News-Democrat Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.
Friends:
American Red Cross Associated Bank Auffenberg Belleville Commerce Bank Eckert’s Country Store and Farms Genco Construction Company Gonzalez Companies, LLC Grey Eagle Distributors Korte & Luithjohan Minton Outdoor Services Regions Bank Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard Scott Credit Union Sikorski Signs Southwestern Illinois College TerraSourceGlobal TheBANK of Edwardsville The ROHO Group U.S. Bank Waste Management
Alliance:
Abbott EMS Allsup, Inc Apartment Community of Our Lady of the Snows Balke Brown Associates Bank of Belleville BMO Harris Bank BOS Metro East Banking Center Casino Queen Century Brass Works Chelar Tool and Die Christopher Mikals Photography & Media CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP Ehret Inc. Empire Comfort Systems First Bank Fischer’s Restaurant FKG Oil Company Four Fountains Convalescent Center Glen G. Greeno dba Ameri-Can Hilton Garden Inn & Regency Conference Center Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP Holland Construction Services International Paper Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. Memorial & St. Elizabeth’s Cancer Treatment Center McKendree University National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows NovaChrome Prairie State Energy Campus Print Master Sam’s Club Schmitt Chevrolet Strano & Associates The Home Depot UMB Bank United Parcel Service Volkert, Inc. Walmart Willowcreek Rehab & Nursing Center Windoor Company Wirtz Beverage Group
Beth Tucker, Office Manager btucker@bellevillechamber.org Abigail Ernst, Marketing & Communications Manager
aernst@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
2014 Advertising Rates Business Card: $25 per mo. (3.5 x 2.3) 1/4 Page: $50 per mo. (3.5 x 4.8) 1/2 Page: $100 per mo. (7.3 x 4.8) Full Page: $200 per mo. (7.3 x 9.8) Newsletter Insert: $100 (8.5 x 11)
AMBASSADORS Shirley Bertelsmann, Retired Member Olive DeRousse, Retired Member Bob Dintelmann, Landscape Consultant Justin Chapman, TheBANK of Edwardsville RoseMarie Fitzgerald, Retired Member Mary Jo Foerste, Retired Member Cari Frick, Metro Lock and Security, Inc. Sharon Goff, Self-Employed Patty Gregory, Art on the Square Dean Hardt, The City of Belleville Martha Halloway, St. Paul’s Home & Retirement Apartments Dennis F. Korte, Sr., Belleville Township Supervisor Joyce Laux, Belleville Township Tracy McCollum, Standard Rule Promotions Mark Mueller, Mueller Furniture Al Orelt, Warmer Witter Kreisler Gregov & Associates Lisa Phillipson, Hospice of Southern Illinois Charla Rebbe, Sharpline Marketing, LLC Mary Reuter, Lindenwood University Leslie Schmidt, Abbott EMS Loretta Stammer, Retired Member Anne Thomure, Memorial Hospital Jack Weck, Retired Member Sheri Welch, Independent Insurance Agent Susan Wobbe, BarberVoss Home Care Team John Wunderlich, Belleville News-Democrat Sharon Zika, Scott Credit Union
2014 Business After Hours April 3 May 1 June 5 July 10 August 7 September 4 October 9 November 6 December 4
St Clair Country Club BMO Harris Open Open Dutch Hollow Supplies CSA Committee Chiro-Med Commerce Bank The City of Belleville
2014 Coffee Cup Connection April 8
Minds Eye Information Center
Ads and inserts must be received by the 15th of the month. If submitting an insert, 375 copies will also be needed for the mailing. Paper weight cannot exceed 24lb. Limited to space availability. Please email Beth Tucker, at btucker@bellevillechamber.org or call (618) 233-2015 to reserve space.
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Welcome Apex Network Contact: Rich Fleming 144 Lincoln Place Court Suite 1 Belleville, IL 62221 (618) 233-5163 apexnetworkpt.com Physical therapy specialists.
to our newest members joining in February... First Cloverleaf Bank Contact: Jo Fischer 475 Regency Park Suite 150 O’Fallon, IL 62269 (618) 606-3046 firstcloverleafbank.com Banking specialists. Hoyleton Ministries Contact: Jill Lombardo 300 N Church St. Belleville, IL 62220 (618) 416-7337 www.hoyleton.org Youth and family services.
August E Werner, CPA 321 East Main St. Suite 100 Belleville, IL 62220 (314) 514-5745 www.aew-cpa.com Certified Public Accounting.
Sikorski Signs Contact: Donnie Minton 11 N 48th St. Belleville, IL 62226 (618) 235-0200 Sign specialists. US Postal Service Contact: John Sertich 5731 Mt. Pleasant Lane Belleville, IL 62223 (618) 397-6616 www.usps.com Mailing services. Steve Dickerson Civic Member
Minton Outdoor Services Contact: Donnie Minton 11 N 48th St. Belleville, IL 62226 (618) 355-4500 Outdoor and lawn specialists.
“Advancing business. Supporting community.” to our members who renewed their investment with The Chamber in February... Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
George Renner & Sons Funeral Home
Regions Bank
Basket Case Boutique
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois
Schmitt Chevrolet, Inc.
Cancer Treatment Center
Gonzalez Companies, LLC
Security Finance
Century Brass Works, Inc.
Greenmount Road Church of Christ
SLU for Professional Studies
Charles “Chip” Gray
Grey Eagle Distributors
Sonnenberg Landscape Materials
Cord Moving & Storage
Kiwanis Club of Belleville
St. Clair County Health Department
Curt Piontkowsky
Kunkel Commercial Group, Inc.
Stillpointe
DeVan Automotive Services
Lewis & Clark Council B.S.A
The Atrium of Belleville
Eckert’s Inc.
Martin Glass Company
Thouvenot Wade & Moerchen, Inc.
EFK Moen
McCullough’s Flooring Enterprise
Town Hall Sports, Inc.
Egyptian Stationers, Inc.
MedStar Ambulance Inc.
Turkey Hill Grange
Extra Help, Inc.
Metro Lock & Security, Inc.
Vantage Homes of Illinois, LLC
Facial Rejuvenation Center
Print Master
Walmart #201
First National Bank of Waterloo
Professional Therapy Services, Inc.
Willowcreek Rehab & Nursing Center
Four Points by Sheraton
PTL Manufacturing
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About TheBANK of Edwardsville’s Commercial Banking Group At the time I was just starting out my business, and Bill Alexander and TheBANK really worked with me and showed a genuine interest in my success. As my business has grown throughout the years, TheBANK has helped me out every step of the way. I’m so appreciative of how creative the people at TheBANK have been in helping me build my business. To be honest, the Commercial Banking Group, with Donise Georgeff and the rest of them, has made my life easier in the complex world we do business in today. What I really look for in my banker is a person who can solve problems, and the people at TheBANK have been doing that for me for 20 years. Every bank has to be competitive and offer quality products to survive. To really thrive, however, it’s all about relationships. Building a strong relationship is what it takes to get a business owner like me in the door. It’s the little things – the personal touches – that make TheBANK great, like when the person in the drive-thru window knows your name. That’s why I’ve been with TheBANK all these years …. It’s been a long-term relationship that’s not only been satisfying professionally, but leaves me with a friendly feeling every time I do business there.
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Join Us For The Second Belleville Ale Fest The second Belleville Ale Fest is taking place Saturday, April 12 in the Scottish Rite parking lot off Frank Scott Parkway. The Chamber adopted this new event last year with hopes of making it an annual event. Due to the success last year with wonderful weather and more than 500 attendees, the Chamber is eager for the second Belleville Ale Fest. To continue to provide the community with a top notch event, we have expanded the event to have longer hours and the choice of VIP admission. As a VIP attendee, an individual will be able to enter an hour earlier, have access to sample five exclusive beers and will receive food vouchers to use at the event.
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Attendees will be able to sample beers from more than 20 breweries, listen to music entertainment from the Jeremiah Johnson Band, purchase food from several vendors and enjoy good beer in the company of other craft beer lovers. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased by visiting www.BellevilleAleFest.com.
Leadership Belleville
Business Day On March 21, the Leadership Belleville Class visited five businesses to see first hand how they operate. The businesses included various fields and sizes including the following: Bank of Bellevillle, The ROHO Group, Eckert’s, Hoernis Auto Body and Grey Eagle Distributors.
G.L. THOMAS CPA, INC. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT 4717 WEST MAIN STREET BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS 62226
At each of the business, the class gained a greater understanding of different management styles, challenges the businesses face, how the businesses inspire their employees and how they achieve their goals. Thank you to the business who opened their doors to create a learning opportunity for our Leadership Belleville participants.
Gary L. Thomas, CPA
In Business for over 30 Years Concentrating In Assisting Small and Larger Businesses and Individual Income Tax Returns
Phone: 618-233-1466 Fax: 618-233-2344
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Monthly Coffee Cup Connections Join us for the next Coffee Cup Connections sponsored by
Minds Eye Information Service Tuesday, April 8 8:15 - 9:15 a.m.
Coffee Cup Connections will be held at:
Minds Eye Information Service 9541 Church Circle Dr. Belleville, IL 62223
8:15 a.m. - Networking 8:30 a.m. - Roundtable introductions, a short presentation, followed by additional networking. Complimentary pastries and coffee will be provided. Also, enter for a chance to win an attendance prize! If you plan to attend, please RSVP by clicking the “Register Online” link or call the Chamber at (618) 233-2015. Don’t miss this opportunity to network and learn more about other member businesses!
Next Lunch & Learn... Thursday, April 24 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
SWIC-Information Sciences Building 2nd Floor - Room 2014 2500 Carlyle Avenue All Lunch & Learn seminars are FREE and open to all representatives of Chamber member businesses. Please bring your own lunch. An RSVP is required as the classroom has a maximum capacity of participants. To RSVP call 618-233-2015 or RSVP online at www.bellevillechamber.org and go the Chamber calendar.
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For three years, our team of MVPs has been providing award-winning care to keep our patients healthy and happy, and we’re not stopping there.
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Sponsored by:
Orthopedic and Neurosciences Center at Memorial Hospital 4700 Memorial Drive Belleville, IL 62226 (618) 257-5250 www.memhosp.com
March’s Business After Hours was hosted by Memorial Hospital at The Orthopedic and Neurosciences Center. Memorial Hospital has been serving the Belleville Community since 1958 with a mission to, “provide exceptional healthcare and compassionate service.” The Orthopedic and Neurosciences Center assists in carrying out Memorial’s overall mission with bringing orthopedics, neurosurgery, therapy services, pain management, and sports medicine together under one roof. The Center is able to provide convince, coordination, and top-notch physicians and staff to the patient, resulting in the best of therapy services, pain management and neurosurgery. For more information about The Orthopedic and Neurosciences Center, visit www.ortho-neurocenter.com.
Molly Vielweber, J.P. Griffith & Associates, Inc.; Pat Thomas, Belleville Kiwanis; Tina Barnard, Homewatch CareGivers
Interested in hosting a
Business After Hours?
Joshua Schobert, Apartment Community of Our Lady of the Snows; Terri Dambacher, CompuType IT Solutions, William Wolfenbarger, Advantage Family Chiropractic, Al Orlet, Warma-WitterKreisler-Gregov & Associates, Inc.
Mark J. Turner, President and CEO of Memorial Hospital, welcomed and thanked Chamber members for attending the event.
To see all the photos from Business After Hours, go to www.bellevillechamber.org and click on “Photo Gallery”.
Hosted by: are 2014 dates still available. June 5 July 10
Contact Membership Development Director, Wendy Pfeil, at wpfeil@bellevillechamber.org or call (618) 233-2015 The Chamber Connection 9 Page 9
Big help for small business. At Commerce Bank, our approach is to make your day more efficient. That’s why we maintain a wide array of accounts and services designed to help you do business the way you want to do business. It’s our job to help you choose the right banking solutions for your unique needs.
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The Governor French Academy The Governor French Academy, Inc. is completing its thirtieth year as the Metro-East’s college preparatory school. Serving grades K through 12, the Academy focuses exclusively on two things: developing the skills to get into college and developing the skills to stay in college. Recognizing that standardized test scores are a major part of getting into college, Governor French practices test preparation. Consequently our 2014 ACT average is 26 for our Upper School students, and our Lower School students are averaging 96% on their IOWA Basic Skills Tests. But, getting into college is only a part of a student’s challenge. He or she has to do well once he or she is there. That’s why every Governor French Upper School student is on one athletic team, is in one play, does a science fair research project, completes numerous term papers, and attends a college-style lecture class.
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So far, every Governor French Academy graduate has been admitted to college or a collegeequivalent level of education. This has covered a range from the Culinary Institute of America to the Curtis Institute of Music, the London School of Economics to Southern Illinois University, and Tisch R FRENC O H N School of Film in New York to Washington University. R A E For a small school, we have already created waves worldwide.
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Understanding the legal needs of Illinois is much easier when you live here. You may recognize many of the attorneys from Greensfelder. You’ve probably seen them volunteering at a booth during a local festival or attending a nearby business conference. As part of the community, they are more accessible and understanding of the unique challenges businesses face in Illinois. It makes a difference. Your success is important to us. Tiffany L. Baldwin Fairview Heights, IL
Linda M. Italiano Swansea, IL
Garrett C. Reuter, Jr. Belleville, IL
L. Kevin Vick Belleville, IL
Ryan T. Barke Fairview Heights, IL
Dayna L. Johnson Glen Carbon, IL
Eric R. Riess Belleville, IL
Donald E. Weihl Belleville, IL
Edward S. Bott, Jr. Belleville, IL
Joseph R. Lowery Belleville, IL
William A. Schmitt Waterloo, IL
Patricia H. Wharton Belleville, IL
Alex J. Cornwell Belleville, IL
Cherie K. Macdonald O’Fallon, IL
Donald K. Schoemaker Belleville, IL
David W. Ybarra Belleville, IL
Thomas F. Hennessy, III Swansea, IL
Joseph B. McDonnell Belleville, IL
Russell K. Scott Belleville, IL
John Hipskind Fairview Heights, IL
Laura C. Oberkfell Belleville, IL
George A. “Skip” Uhl Belleville, IL
Greensfelder, Hemker, & Gale, P.C. • www.greensfelder.com Offices in Belleville, IL • St. Louis, MO • Chicago, IL The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.
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Chamber Member Update STATE REGIONAL AWARDS PRESENTED TO JOE HARDIN & COLLIN FISCHER OF BARBERMURPHY GROUP, INC The Realtor Association of Southwestern Illinois awarded Joe Hardin and Collin Fischer of the BARBERMurphy Group for their work as REALTOR® in 2013. BARBERMurphy Group Inc, Southern Illinois’ premier commercial real estate firm, would like to congratulate two of their associates on their recent achievements. Collin Fischer received awards for the Largest Commercial Sale and the Highest Dollar Volume Transacted for 2013. With various investment sales behind him in 2013, Collin sees the trend in that sector of the market continuing to stay on pace in 2014. Joe Hardin was named as REALTOR® of the Year announced at the Association’s Awards Collin Fischer Luncheon in February. Two distinguished members of the REALTOR® Association were awarded the 2014 REALTOR® of the Year Award this year. Joe Hardin, REALTOR® with the BARBERMurphy Group, was given this top Association Award. The REALTOR® of the Year award is given annually to a member of the Association who best exemplifies the professional qualities of a REALTOR®. It is based on a person’s service and leadership in the community and civic affairs as well as activities in the Association. The award stated that Hardin has a passion for the real estate industry. He has served on the RASI Board of Directors; was President of the Association in 2011; and he has held several leadership roles at the Joe Hardin Association and continues to serve on several Local and State Realtor committees. Hardin is focused on customer service and through his efforts in the Association, influential in protecting the rights of private property owners. He serves clients throughout St. Clair and Monroe and surrounding Counties. APEXNETWORK PHYSICAL THERAPY EMPLOYEE, KURT MUSKOPF CONTINUES EDUCATION Kurt Muskopf, OTR/L, CHT, CEASIII of the Belleville East & Maryville clinics has recently completed a course on Tendons: From Foundation to the Future. Kurt is a Certified Hand Therapist increasing his knowledge on tendon injuries. The course was completed on 11/13/13 by the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee by the Wisconsin Hand Experience. This knowledge will continue to help him with the care of injured hand and upper extremity patients. Tendon injuries are complex and need special care and guidance.
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Chamber Member Update PRODUCTION TEAM OF "BELLEVILLE" ANNOUNCE NEW CHRISTMAS MOVIE "EXPECT DELAYS" Ted Trent Studios and Circa87 will hold auditions at the Lincoln Theater in Belleville, Illinois on 4.25.14 & 4.26.14 This isn't the first time Ted Trent (also known as Ted Trentman) brought national camera crews to his hometown of Belleville, Illinois for a Christmas shoot. "I wanted to bring movie industry excitement from Los Angeles back to where it all started for me -- my home of Belleville," Trent explains. "The first time it happened was in 2006 with the USA Network following me home in a reality showstyle TV movie called 'The Great American Christmas.'" Eight years later, Trent is starring in "Expect Delays" - a fictional movie about those interesting family dynamics that come into play around the holidays. "I'm so thrilled to be following up the premiere of 'Belleville,' the week of April 22, with another two week film shoot," says writer/director Dan Steadman. "I was so inspired by the artistic talent in the Southern Illinois and St. Louis area I wanted to write larger roles for many of the actors from 'Belleville.' But there are still smaller parts -- acting and musical roles -- up for grabs. That is why we will be auditioning." The Lincoln Theatre at 103 E. Main Street (home of of the "Belleville" premiere) will host the auditions on both Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more details on how to prepare for the open call visit BellevilleTheMovie.com or ExpectDelaysMovie.com. BUILT IN BUSINESS ADVERTISING Local companies (products and stores) can also take advantage of being forever featured in a nationally-released Christmas movie by having their products placed in the film or by having an actual scene shot inside their business establishment. There are also opportunities to "sponsor a local actor" and partner with "Expect Delays" on marketing a business within the film. For more details, email publicist Ethan McDaniels at ethan@mediarelationships.com. APEXNETWORK PHYSICAL THERAPY OPENS ITS DOORS IN BELLEVILLE WEST ApexNetwork Physical Therapy has opened another clinic in Belleville located at 2900 Frank Scott Parkway West, Ste. 984 Belleville, IL. The newly remodeled clinic opened its doors on October 14th 2013 in Copperbend below the office of Illini Family Medicine. This is the 17th Illinois location for ApexNetwork, adding to Belleville East, Breese, Chester, Edwardsville (CHT), Effingham, Freeburg, Glen Carbon, Godfrey, Greenville, Highland, Litchfield, Maryville, O’Fallon, Smithton, Waterloo and Wood River. ApexNetwork also has five Missouri clinics in Frontenac, Monett, Oakville, Springfield and University City. Belleville’s new clinic is a full service therapy provider and will offer physical, occupational and hand therapy, sports and industrial rehabilitation, work hardening and work conditioning and graston technique. Nichole Friederich, DPT, ATC, is the clinic manager and Shelley LaCaze is the office manager.If you are a patient, employer, physician, case manager or insurance company, ApexNetwork invites you to stop by for a visit. For more information or to schedule an appointment at Belleville West, please call 618-235-8565 or visit www.apexnetworkpt.com.
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Chamber Member Update HIGH SCHOOL SCULPTURE IN THE CITY PROGRAM BRINGS TOGETHER BELLEVILLE STUDENTS AND ARTIST MARINA LEE TO CREATE ORIGINAL WORK OF ART FOR THE CITY
Art on the Square, in collaboration with the law firm Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd., (MM&R) this month kicked-off the fourth annual High School Sculpture in the City Program at Governor French Academy in downtown Belleville. The interactive and creative arts program, sponsored exclusively by MM&R since its inception, is this year engaging artist Marina Lee from Milwaukee, Wis., and students from Governor French Academy in a collaborative art project in which they will design one-of-a-kind art sculptures that will be permanently installed at the school. In 2010, Art on the Square created the High School Sculpture in the City Program in collaboration with MM&R as a way to bring students and artists together to enhance art education in the community. To date, the program has been at Belleville West High School, Belleville East High School and Althoff Catholic High School. Each school now proudly exhibits a unique art piece on their campuses as a result of the program. Dede Farquhar with Art on the Square said, “We love what this program offers to the students in the community in terms of educational value, experience and fun. The depth of experience the students gain from being involved in the High School Sculpture in the City Program is invaluable and it wouldn’t be possible without the support of the artist, schools and Mathis, Marifian & Richter, who provide the financial support to make the program possible.” Lee spent three days last week working with a core “design team” made up of approximately 10 students in grades six through 12. She also involved the younger grade students too so that the entire school can participate in the creative process and benefit from the experience. Lee and the students are working on two separate art sculptures, but they are keeping the design details under wraps until the sculptures are unveiled at a VIP reception to be held the opening night of Art on the Square. Phillip Paeltz, headmaster of Governor French Academy, said, “We are extremely pleased to have been selected to participate in this year’s High School Sculpture in the City Program. What our students’ gain, both creatively and academically, from working with an experienced artist is invaluable.” MM&R has supported Art on the Square since its inception in 2002, and it is a committed supporter of local artists through various community outreach programs. More information about Art on the Square’s High School Sculpture in the City Program is available at www.artonthesquare.com. Area residents can also follow the progress of the program on Facebook at High School Sculpture in the City Program.
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Chamber Member Update TWM WELCOMES NEW EMPLOYEES
Local engineering and surveying firm Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, Inc. (TWM) has hired several new employees in its Swansea, IL and St. Louis, MO offices. Josh Saunders, of Alton, joins TWM’s Land Survey Department as a Survey Crew Chief. With certification as a Land Surveyor-in-Training, he graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management.
Emily Smith Jennifer Cochran Alex Weidenbenner Jennifer Cochran, of O’Fallon, IL, joins TWM as a Marketing Josh Saunders Assistant. Originally of Oklahoma City, OK, she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Maryland University College. A military spouse, she has worked in similar publishing positions and as a technical writer throughout her career. Alex Weidenbenner, of St. Louis, serves as a Transportation Engineering Designer in TWM’s downtown St. Louis office. Originally from Farmington, MO, he previously worked for the Kansas City Public Works Capital Projects Division. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. Emily Smith, of Freeburg, IL, works as a Transportation Engineering Designer in TWM’s Swansea, IL office. She is a December 2013 Civil Engineering graduate of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. During her college career, she interned part-time for TWM.
SCHWIERJOHN CERTIFIED AS PROFESSIONAL TRAFFIC OPERATIONS ENGINEER
Michelle Schwierjohn, P.E., P.T.O.E., a Project Manager in Transportation Engineering at local engineering and surveying firm Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, Inc., has earned certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer. Already holding Professional Engineer licenses in multiple states, Schwierjohn fulfilled the experience requirements and passed the exam to attain the additional designation recognized nationally as evidence of her specialized expertise in the field of traffic engineering. Schwierjohn, of Highland, Ill., performs traffic analysis and design as well as roadway engineering projects at TWM. Michelle Schwierjohn
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Chamber Member Update HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP WELCOMES FOUR ASSOCIATES TO BELLEVILLE OFFICE The national law firm of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP announces the addition of five Associates to the firm’s Belleville office. James Brodzik, Kevin Dawson, Kyle Oehmke and Nicole Rice all joined Hinshaw’s Belleville office in 2013.
James Brodzik
James Brodzik focuses his practice primarily in product liability, with particular emphasis in the areas of toxic tort and asbestos defense. He also practices in the area of municipal law, where his clients have included both cities and municipal employees. He joined Hinshaw in May of 2013. He graduated from the Thomas Cooley School of Law (cum laude, 2013), and received his B.S. from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2009). Brodzik previously worked as a data analyst for ShopperTrak LLC. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and St. Clair County Bar Association. He is an active fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and volunteers for the Boys Club through Join Hands ESL Inc.
Kevin Dawson focuses his practice in the area of defense litigation, with particular emphasis in toxic tort claims. He is involved in all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motions, negotiations and pleadings, and has successfully secured dismissals of complaints against new product liability torts in Madison Count asbestos litigation. His plaintiff experience gives him a unique perspective in the defense of his clients, which include equipment manufacturers and distributors, as well as premises owners. He is a graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Law (2004), and also received his B.A from McKendree University (2002). He joined Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in January 2013. Previously he was an attorney with Kurowski Shutlz, LLC and Brown and Associates. He’s Past President of the St. Clair County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Committee. Kevin Dawson Kyle Oehmke defends physicians, hospitals, and other medical providers in malpractice litigation at the trial and appellate levels. He also maintains an active practice in the areas of tort and commercial litigation defense. He was previously an attorney with Brown & James, P.C., and was a law clerk to the Honorable J. Phil Gilbert (U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois). A graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Law (cum laude, 2009), he served as the Editor-in-Chief, SIU Law Journal. He received his B.S. from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, (cum laude, 2006). He is a member of the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Missouri Bar Association and St. Clair County Bar Association. Nicole Rice focuses her practice in the defense of complex toxic tort and product liability claims, with particular emphasis in trial work. She has substantial courtroom and trial experience and participates in all phases of the litigation process. Her clients include manufacturers of industrial and commercial equipment. Nicole is a graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Law (2008), and received her M.A (2004) and B.A (2002) from Eastern Illinois University. Prior to joining Hinshaw in April 2013, Nicole served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in St. Clair County, Illinois, in the Domestic Violence Division. She became Supervisor of the Traffic and Misdemeanor Division, and then moved to the General Felony Division. During her tenure as an Illinois Assistant State’s Attorney, she prosecuted more than 500 felony cases, and tried 20 cases to jury verdict. She is a member of the St. Clair County Bar Association. Kyle Oehmke
Nicole Rice
SCOTT CREDIT UNION SPONSORS RACING AT BELLE-CLAIR SPEEDWAY AND WATERLOO MILLERS BASEBALL CLUB Edwardsville, Illinois – Scott Credit Union recently presented a check for $3,000 to a representative from Belle-Clair Speedway to continue as the official financial institution of the speedway in Belleville this summer. Scott Credit Union Community Relations Representative Jennifer Riebold presented the $3,000 check to Don Hoener of Belle-Clair Promotions. Scott Credit Union will be the primary sponsor of “SCU Night at the Races” event on Friday, June 13. Representatives from Scott Credit Union will be on hand during the event. Additionally, Scott Credit Union has a billboard at the track and will receive announcements during the racing programs Belle-Clair Speedway hosts dirt track racing on Friday nights for several classes of cars throughout the summer. The track also host several special racing events throughout the year. For more information about races at Belle-Clair Speedway, visit www. belleclairspeedway.com. In addition to their sponsorship at Belle-Clair Speedway, Scott Credit Union recently presented a check for $500 to a representative from Waterloo Millers Baseball Club to sponsor the club’s 2014 season. The donation will assist the Millers with the cost of equipment and other expenses to field the team this season. Scott Credit Union Community Relations Representative Jennifer Riebold presented the $500 check to Waterloo Millers Manager Vern Moehrs. The Waterloo Millers play in the Monroe Division of the Mon-Clair Baseball League.
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Chamber Member Update KORTE & LUITJOHAN CONTRACTORS, INC. ADDS TO THEIR STAFF
Chad Elmore has joined Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc., as Project Manager and Estimator. Chad’s 15+ years of experience in the construction industry, including much time spent as an estimator and project manager, will greatly add to the talent of K&L’s staff. K&L is excited to welcome Chad to our team, as we continue our mission of “building a higher standard.” Chad resides in Collinsville with his wife, son, and daughter. Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc., established in 1958, is a family owned, full service General Contractor located in Highland, IL. Our portfolio extends into the commercial building, heavy infrastructure, and utility construction services markets. We accommodate our clients’ needs through various delivery methods which include Design / Build and General Contracting.
Chad Elmore
HOLLAND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES NOMINATED FOR GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR
Mike Marchal, President of Holland Construction Services (Holland), is pleased to announce that Holland has been nominated for the 2014 General Contractor of the Year award by the American Subcontractors Association (ASA). General contractors were nominated by member subcontractors based on bid ethics, equitable contract/purchase order provisions, safety policy and practices, payment practices, jobsite supervision, scheduling coordination, subcontractor/vendor relations and administrative procedures/paperwork. Holland was nominated in the “A” Category of contractors with volume over $50 million, along with Alberici Constructors, Inc., BSI Constructors, Inc., L. Keeley Construction, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., and Tarlton Corporation. The awards will be presented April 26th at the ASA Midwest Council Awards Gala in St. Louis. "BELLEVILLE" PREMIERE LAUNCHES A WEEK OF FREE WORKSHOPS AT THE LINCOLN THEATRE In celebration of the Belleville, Illinois' bicentennial, Ted Trent Studios expands the April 22 premiere of the film "Belleville" to a week of workshops at the Lincoln Theatre. The public is welcome to attend all of the workshops for FREE! Workshops will take place at various times thought out the week. For more infomraiton and a list of the workshops, please visit www. bellevillethemovie.com.
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What’s Happening in April Thursday, April 3 Presentation of the Intergalactic Nemisis: Book One The Hettenhausen Center McKendree University (618) 537-6863 Friday-Sunday, April 4-6 Children’s Consignment Sale Belle-Clair Fairgrounds (618) 224-0666 Friday-Saturday, April 4&5 St. Louis CK Scrapbook Convention Gateway Center (618) 345-8998 Saturday, April 5 Museum Open House Day All City Museums www.belleville200.com Kids to Kids Resale Whiteside Elementary School metroeastmoms.homestead.com Arcade Auction/Brewery Collectible Belle-Clair Fairgrounds (618) 233-0052 Hospice of Southern Illinois Trivia Night The Moose Lodge (618) 659-7900 Monday, April 7 Blood Drive St. Paul’s Lutheran (618) 659-0542
Saturday, April 12 Belleville Ale Fest Scottish Rite Parking Lot (618) 233-2015 www.bellevillealefest.com
Friday, April 25 Bicentennial 5k Fun Run/Walk Downtown Belleville (618) 795-4711
Bicentennial Float Parade Fashion Promenade & Luncheon Downtown Belleville (618) 910-0419 St. Clair Historical Society (618) 234-0600 Metro East Community Chorale St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Saturday-Sunday, April 15&16 (618) 233-3303 Flea Market Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Saturday, April 26 (618) 233-0052 Seeds of Promise Luncheon & Silent Auction Thursday, April 17 Fischer’s Restaurant Downtown Diva Night (618) 670-6791 Downtown Belleville (618) 233-2015 Saturday-Sunday, April 26&27 www.bellevillemainstreet.net St. Louis Antique Festival Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Monday, April 21 (618) 233-0052 David J.R. Frakt The Hettenhausen Center Monday-Wednesday, April 28-30 McKendree University Party on the Pipes (618) 537-6863 Lincoln Theatre (618) 233-0018 Tuesday-Sunday, April 22-27 “Belleville” the Movie Premiere Thursday, April 29 Lincoln Theatre Blood Drive (618) 233-0018 St. Elizabeth’s Hospital (618) 659-0542 Tuesday, April 22 Blood Drive St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Wednesday, April 30 Springboard to Success: Women’s (618) 659-0542 Forum The Natl. Shrine of Our Lady Thursday, April 24 of the Snows Blood Drive (618) 233-2015 Governor French Academy (618) 659-0542
Friday-Sunday, April 11-13 Anime St. Louis Convention Gateway Center www.animestl.net
We are constantly updating our Community Calendar. For an up to date list please visit www.bellevillechamber.org/communityevents The Chamber Connection 19 Page 19
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Otto Golf Classic
May 14, 2014 1499 Golf Course Drive, Belleville
Wednesday
The Orchards Golf Course
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
11 a.m. - Check-in/Boxed Lunch 12 p.m. - Shotgun Start 5 p.m. - Dinner & Awards
$125 Per Player/ $500 Per Foursome Includes cart, green fees, lunch, dinner and two drink tickets.
REGIST ER BY APRIL 2 3rd!
Golfer Registration Form Company Name: Contact Name: Address: Phone:
Email:
Golfer 1: Email:
Company Name: Phone:
Golfer 2: Email:
Company Name: Phone:
Golfer 3: Email:
Company Name: Phone:
Golfer 4: Email:
Company Name: Phone:
Our team would like to pre-purchase (check all that apply): Purchase Mulligans for $5 each (limit 4 per team) Enter Skins Game for $20 per team Total Amount Enclosed:
Please complete this form and return with payment by April 23rd to: Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce, 216 East A Street, Belleville, IL 62220. Please make checks payable to “Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce� or call 233-2015 to pay by credit card. The Chamber Connection 24
Otto Golf Classic Wednesday
May 14, 2014
Sponsorship Form
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Please check your level of sponsorship:
Otto Classic Sponsor - $1,000 • • • • •
The Orchards Golf Course
One team for golf tournament Four golf shirts with company name on sleeve Company logo on all printed material Company name displayed on sign at entrance to clubhouse Name recognition at lunch and dinner
1499 Golf Course Drive, Belleville
Lunch Sponsor - $500 or Dinner Sponsor - $750 • • • •
Boxed Lunch
Company name displayed on sign at entrance to clubhouse Company name listed on sponsor sheet in golfer goody bags Name recognition at lunch/dinner Opportunity to distribute items to golfers during lunch/dinner
Dinner
Hole Contest Sponsor - $300 (2 sponsorships available) • • • •
Company name displayed exclusively at one of the contest hole tee boxes Company name listed on sponsor sheet in golfer goody bags Opportunity to have company representation and distribute materials at the tee to golfers Two contest holes available - longest drive, closest to the pin
Snack/Beverage Sponsor - $300 (2 sponsorships available) • • • •
Tee Sponsor - $100 or $200 • • •
Snack
Beverage
Company name displayed exclusively at one tee box Company name listed on sponsor sheet in golfer goody bags Opportunity to have company representation and distribute materials at the tee to golfers Opportunity to provide snack or beverage to golfers at tee or hole
$100 sponsor
$200 sponsor
Company name displayed on sign at one tee box Company name listed on sponsor sheet in golfer goody bags Sponsors at the $200 level will have their name displayed exclusively at one tee.
Donate an item for attendance prize or golfer goody bags (for goody bags, need apx. 100 of item) Item:
Company Name:
Contact Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Please complete this form and return with payment to: Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce, 216 East A Street, Belleville, IL 62220. Please make checks payable to “Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce” or call 233-2015 to pay The Chamber Connection 25 by credit card. Please return by April 23rd to guarantee sponsor sign and recognition in marketing materials.
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BackPACK to School Day On July 30, 2014, The Chamber’s Education Committee will host the 5th Annual BackPACK to School Day at Belleville West High School from 5 - 7 p.m. Students from the Belleville elementary schools* and their families will be invited to attend. Families in attendance will receive valuable information from our business leaders while participating in activities that will allow them to leave with a backpack full of school supplies in preparation of the start of the new school year. The Education Committee hopes to provide at least 1,000 backpacks for our school age children. Sponsorships will be essential to the success of this event. Following are this year’s sponsorship levels:
Backpack Sponsor - $1,000 • • •
Company logo on Chamber website, newsletter, posters, slide show during event, and sponsor flyer in backpacks School supply item with company name inside backpacks Premier spot for exhibit table at event. Limited spots available.
Corporate Sponsor - $500 • •
Company name on Chamber website, newsletter, posters, slide show during event, and on sponsor flyer in backpacks Choice of an exhibit table location at event (after Backpack Sponsor spots are filled). Limited spots available.
Table Sponsor - $100 • •
Company name on posters displayed during event and on sponsor flyer in backpacks Exhibit table at event
Please indicate below your level of support. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this request. *Participating schools: Belleville School District #118, Belle Valley School District #119, Harmony-Emge School District #175, Signal Hill School District #181, Whiteside School District #115, Zion Lutheran Grade School and all Catholic grade schools - Blessed Sacrament, Cathedral, St. Teresa, St. Mary-St. Augustine and Our Lady Queen of Peace.
Company/Organization Name: Address: Contact Name: Contact Phone: Sponsorship Level: (Please check one)
Email: Backpack Sponsor ($1000)
Corporate Sponsor ($500)
Table Sponsor ($100)
Please check one: As a sponsor, I would like to reserve an exhibit table for my business at the event. I would just like to be listed as a sponsor and don’t need an exhibit table. If you wish to participate just as an exhibitor and not a sponsor, the cost is $50.00 per table. Each exhibitor is provided one table and 2 chairs. No signage is provided. Please check here and send back with your payment of $50.00. Checks may be made payable to the “Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce” and mailed to the Chamber office at 216 East A Street, Belleville, IL 62220. The Chamber Connection 26 Sponsorship deadline is June 24, 2014. If you have any questions, please call the Chamber at (618) 233-2015.