August 2016 Chamber Connection Newsletter by The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER | August 2016

Visit Belleville Main Street’s Old Town Market Belleville Main Street’s Old Town Market is held every Saturday from 7 a.m. - 12 p.m., May - November, at the corner of 1st Street and West Main Street. The Old Town Market has an average of 25 vendors every week, who provide the community with an assortment of fresh produce, plants, homemade goods and information. We encourage everyone to pay a visit to this valuable local resource in honor of National Farmers Market Week, Aug. 7th-13th. National Farmers Market Week is held to shine light on farmers markets across the nation, as they provide a positive influence on the communities they serve. Farmers markets, including Belleville’s Old Town Market, are active agents in preserving America’s rural livelihood and farmland, stimulating local economies, increasing community access to fresh, nutritious food, supporting healthy communities and promoting sustainability. The Old Town Market is a great place to meet fellow community members and learn something new. We encourage you to visit the Old Town Market at least one Saturday morning from 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. before the season ends on Saturday, November 5th. For more information about the Old Town Market and vendor opportunities, visit www.BellevilleMainStreet.net. For more information about National Farmers Market Week, visit www.FarmersMarketCoalition.org.

Why Farmers Markets?

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Bob Mueller, President TheBANK of Edwardsville Kevin Richter, President Elect Mathis, Marifian & Richter, LTD Dr. Jeff Dosier, 1st Vice President Belleville Township High School District #201 Mike McManus, Treasurer Memorial Hospital Tracy McCollum, Immediate Past President Standard Rule Promotions

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr. Brett Barger, Lindenwood University-Belleville Geri Boyer, Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC Edmond Brown, ELB Enterprises Mayor Mark Eckert, City of Belleville Chris Eckert, Eckert’s, Inc. Dr. Mark Eichenlaub, Southwestern Illinois College Grant Evitts, Illinois American Water Harlan “Skip” Ferry, Commerce Bank Scott Givens, Civic Member Pat Hill, Allsup, Inc. Rachel Jackson, Project Compassion, NFP Darlene Jones, Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois Jerril Jones, Center for Racial Harmony Matt Klosterman, Belleville Public School District #118 Mary C. Lamie, Bi-State Development Melissa Mason, Belleville News-Democrat Kevin Pesko, Bank of Belleville John Reichert, In-Focus Marketing Peg Sebastian, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Kevin Vick, Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. Joseph Weissert, Ameren Illinois Will Welsh, Gateway Region YMCA Roger Wigginton, Don Rodgers, Ltd.

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Chairman Mark Kern, St. Clair County Christine Spargur, Scott Air Force Base

CHAMBER STAFF Wendy J. Pfeil, Executive Director wpfeil@bellevillechamber.org Beth Tucker, Office Manager btucker@bellevillechamber.org Landon Brooks, Marketing and Communications Manager lbrooks@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

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SPECIAL PARTNERS Platinum:

Memorial Hospital

Gold: Silver:

St. Elizabeth’s Hospital City of Belleville Illinois American Water Company

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Friends:

Associated Bank Auffenberg Belleville Commerce Bank Eckert’s Country Store and Farms Gonzalez Companies, LLC Grey Eagle Distributors Korte & Luitjohan Regions Bank Scott Credit Union Southwestern Illinois College TerraSourceGlobal TheBANK of Edwardsville The ROHO Group U.S. Bank

Alliance:

Abbott EMS Allsup, Inc Apartment Community of Our Lady of the Snows Bank of Belleville Belleville Area Special Services Cooperative BMO Harris Bank BOS Metro East Banking Center Breakthru Beverage Group Casino Queen Century Brass Works Chelar Tool and Die CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP Cooling Concepts ELB Enterprises, Inc. Empire Comfort Systems FCB Bank First Bank FKG Oil Company Four Fountains Convalescent Center Hilton Garden Inn & Regency Conference Center Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP Holland Construction Services International Paper Lewis & Rice Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. Memorial & St. Elizabeth’s Cancer Treatment Center McKendree University National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows NAACP, East St. Louis Branch North Bay Produce NovaChrome Prairie State Energy Campus Print Master Sam’s Club Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C. Schmitt Chevrolet Strano & Associates The Home Depot UMB Bank United Parcel Service Volkert, Inc. Walmart Willowcreek Rehab & Nursing Center Windoor Company

Shirley Bertelsmann, Retired Member Sarah Biermann, King’s House Retreat Center Rebecca Boyer, Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC Justin Chapman, TheBANK of Edwardsville Terri Dambacher, CompuType IT Solutions Bob Dintelmann, Landscape Consultant RoseMarie Fitzgerald, Retired Member Mary Jo Foerste, Retired Member Cari Frick, Metro Lock and Security, Inc. Mona Friederich, Bank of Belleville Sharon Goff, Self-Employed Patty Gregory, Art on the Square Martha Holloway, St. Paul’s Senior Community Dean Hardt, City of Belleville Dennis F. Korte, Sr., Belleville Township Supervisor Joyce Laux, Retired Tracy McCollum, Standard Rule Promotions Dorothy Meyer, St. Clair County Mark Mueller, Mueller Furniture Al Orelt, Albert Orelt Allstate Agency Lisa Phillipson, Hospice of Southern Illinois Joy Prigge, Dieterich Bank Mary Reuter, Lindenwood University - Belleville Leslie Schmidt, Abbott EMS Loretta Stammer, Retired Member Brandy Steely, BND Anne Thomure, Memorial Hospital Jack Weck, Retired Member Sheri Welch, Independent Insurance Agent Susan Wobbe, St. Clair County John Wunderlich, Egyptian Business Furniture Sharon Zika, Scott Credit Union

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January 2016

Chamber Events The Chamber Welcomes Darlene Jones to Board of Directors Darlene Jones was voted onto the Board of Directors at the June Board meeting. Jones was named Executive Director of the Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern IL in November 2011. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology and a Master of Art in Professional Counseling. Prior to joining the Violence Prevention Center, eight of the 21 years she spent working in social services consisted of direct services as a residential assistant, a case manager, an emergency outreach worker and a counselor for individuals and families. Beyond that, she had 13 years of experience as a nonprofit executive in general management, program management, quality assurance, fundraising, fiscal management, grant administration and compliance. Her education along with her career experiences have prepared her for the position of Executive Director of the Violence Prevention Center. Previous positions held in St. Clair County include, Vice President of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois, Program Director of Call For Help, Inc.’s Transitional Living Center, Family Counselor in Youth Services at Children’s Home and Aid Society of Illinois, Case Manager at Belleville Mental Health.

August 2016

Upcoming Chamber Events 8/2 8/3 8/4 8/4 8/8 8/9 8/11 8/11 8/16 8/16 8/18 8/18 8/18 8/19 8/24

Back to School Fun Fair SCORE Meeting Ambassador Meeting Business After Hours PR/Marketing Committee Meeting Coffee Cup Connections CSA Committee Meeting Ribbon Cutting with BCDC Economic Development Committee Meeting INforM Committee Meeting Government Affairs Committee Meeting Healthcare Committee Meeting Downtown Diva Night Leadership Belleville Kick-off Breakfast Leadership Belleville Committee Meeting

If you’re interested in learning more about the committees of the Chamber, please visit our website at www.bellevillechamber.org and click on Chamber Committees or call (618) 233-2015.

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“Advancing Business. Supporting Community.” Save the Date:

2016 Business After Hours August 4 Apartment Community of Our Lady of the Snows September 1 St. Paul’s United Church of Christ October 13 Four Fountains Convalescent Center November 3 Commerce Bank

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Save the Date Sept. 7 Junior Idol Auditions Sept. 15 Teacher’s Appreciation Reception Sept. 29 Government Official’s BBQ Oct. 7 & 8 33rd Annual Chili Cook-off Oct. 8 4th Annual Chili Chase

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Oct. 8 10th Annual Junior Idol Competition Nov. 5 Art & Wine Walk

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January 2016

“Advancing Business. Supporting Community.”

Thank You

The businesses and organizations below renewed their investment with the Chamber in June & July...

The Abbey Anton’s Concessions & Catering Artiste de Fleurs, Inc Associated Bank Baldree Insurance BARBERVoss Home Care Belleville Historical Society Belleville Mechanical, Inc. Center for Racial Harmony City of Belleville CK & L of I Community Link Cooper Color Inc. Eckert Florist Erlinger Construction Co., Inc. Express Employment Professionals Eye on Design Farmer’s Insurance - Christopher Sirtak Fletcher’s Kitchen & Tap

Freeburg Printing & Publishing Heartland Mutual Insurance Company Helitech Waterproofing & Stuctural Repair Hicks Bar-B-Que Home-Brite Ace Hardware J.P Griffard & Associates, Inc. League Lounge Line-X of Southwest Illinois Oliver C. Joseph, Inc. Peace by Piece Precision Practice Management Preferred Spine & Rehab Regions Bank Sanberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C. Southwestern Illinois College TOCO NFP Vertical Performance, Inc. Vitas Innovative Hospice

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Business After Hours Co-Sponsors: Hospice of Southern Illinois & The Weingarten ..............................

1780 East State Route 15 Belleville, IL 62221 July’s Business After Hours was one for the books! Hospice of Southern Illinois celebrated their 35th anniversary and The Weingarten celebrated their 6th anniversary with a large crowd on July 7th. Attendees enjoyed the beautifly decorated event space and the plentiful buffet. TapSnap 151 was also at the event, providing an added layer of fun for attendees with their mobile photobooth. Hospice of Southern Illinois provides specialized care services for patients and families who are faced with a terminal illness. Their focus is on patient care including symptom management, emotional support, spiritual support, and psychosocial intervention.

Rebbecca Wisdom, President & CEO of Hospice of Southern Illinois, cuts the cake in honor of the organization’s 35th anniversary.

The Weingarten is the region’s premier relaxation destination. Their Tasting Room is an original pole barn that was renovated to maintain its original rustic feeling with an upscale touch. The Weingarten is proud to offer 7 of their signature wines, as well as premium wines and beers from around the world ...................................................................................................................

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The Martin Glass team enjoys their evening networking with friends and business associates.

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T-Mobile held a Ribbon Cutting at their new location, 5601 Belleville Crossing Street, Belleville, IL on June 24th.

Antonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Concessions and Catering celebrated their new location, 584 Memorial Drive in Breese, IL with a Ribbon Cutting on June 30th.

St. Clair Village Apartments celebrated the addition of a new pool with a Ribbon Cutting on June 29th at their 409 Carlyle E, Belleville, IL location.

Peace By Piece celebrated the addition of their new mobile truck, Evolution of pxp, with a Ribbon Cutting on July 14th.

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City Update City of Belleville Temporary Office Relocations Renovations will begin soon at Bellevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s City Hall. Built in 1957, the current City Hall at 101 S. Illinois St. is a sturdy building and has served the public well with its terrazzo floors, large windows, and high ceilings, but asbestos abatement and compliance with ADA requirements are important changes that are long overdue. Renovations are expected to be complete in early 2017. While these renovations are taking place, all offices currently within City Hall will temporarily relocate as indicated below. Phone numbers, mailing addresses, and emails will not change during the temporary relocation. The City of Belleville thanks the public for their cooperation and understanding during the next few months. The renovations will help the City better serve the businesses and residents in the years ahead!

15th Anniversary of 9/11 September 11, 2016 marks the 15th Anniversary of the fateful day we now refer to as 9/11. The Committee to Construct the September 11 Memorial Walkway of Southern Illinois will host two events on 9/11/2016. The first event is the 5th Annual September 11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk. This 5K begins at 9:11am at Hough Park in Belleville, which also serves as the ending point. Proceeds benefit the construction of the September 11 Memorial Walkway. For more information, or to register online, visit wtcmemorial.us. The second event, co-hosted by the City of Belleville, is the Moment of Remembrance and Dedication Ceremony, which begins at 2:00pm at the Fire Administration Building at 1125 S. Illinois Street. The public is invited to attend this ceremony to honor those who perished 15 years ago on 9/11 at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and aboard Flight 93. The ceremony will include the dedication of Phase 1 of the September 11 Memorial Walkway featuring an actual beam from the fallen World Trade Center. Parking is available behind the building. For more information, visit wtcmemorial.us or call Sharon Strausbaugh at (618) 233-6518, x1245.

For more information regarding City happenings, visit: Belleville.net

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Spotlight on Education Olympic Athletes Can Get Their Head in the Game, Thanks to Dr. Eggleston! The Summer Olympics will begin in Rio de Janerio, spanning from August 5 to August 21. We at McKendree University are excited not only to cheer on our nation’s athletes as they compete, but also because we have our own tie to the Olympics – Dr. Tami Eggleston. Dr. Eggleston teaches psychology classes oncampus and online at McKendree University, and she is also the Associate Dean for Institutional Effectiveness. Additionally, she is a certified sport psychology consultant and is on the United States Olympic Committee registry of consultants. While she regularly works with athletes at McKendree University and external sport psychology consultants, she may be called upon by Olympic athletes for some assistance for the summer games as well. “I agreed to work with any Olympic or Olympic-hopeful athlete if they contact the United States Olympic Committee,” she said. “In past years, I have had various athletes who were Olympic hopefuls contact me for some mental training.” What does psychology have to do with the Olympics? Quite a lot, actually! “Psychology or mental training is important for athletes, but as the competition gets more challenging, the mental training becomes even more important,” said Dr. Eggleston. “It would be hard to imagine a competition more emotionally challenging than the Olympics. People train their whole lives for these events and travel to unfamiliar places with unfamiliar people. Being prepared mentally is essential for success.” For those Olympic athletes or would-be athletes who call upon Dr. Eggleston for help, they will gain an incredible edge over their competitors. “Athletes can learn a variety of skills related to focus, stress management, self-talk, and handling the emotional highs and lows of competition,” Dr. Eggleston noted. “Any sports that take place in a very short amount of time, give you only one chance to do it right, and provide very little room for error have the most psychological influence. Therefore, sports psychology could have a very large influence on sports such as archery, diving, and gymnastics. I would be helping athletes work through their stress, anxiety, burnout, expectations, and self-confidence, to name a few.” While Dr. Eggleston spends most of her time working with teams or individuals, she has also been known to work with coaches. “Most of the best coaches have a good understanding of sport psychology and understand how to motivate people,” she said. “I am very fortunate that I have good relationships with many McKendree University coaches. I learn from them, and they trust me with their most valuable resource – the minds of their athletes.” Does Dr. Eggleston have a favorite sport to watch or work with in particular? Truth be told, she likes them all! “When I watch the Olympics, I end up enjoying all of the sports,” she said. “I find it very inspirational to learn about the stories of the athletes. I can’t help being in awe of their physical and mental abilities. I usually get ‘Olympic fever’ and just enjoy watching all sports, even sports I know very little about. I also become overwhelmingly patriotic and feel so much pride when our USA athletes compete well. At McKendree, I have worked with almost every team or an individual from all sports. I have particularly enjoyed working with the bowling teams, the women’s basketball team, softball, soccer, and volleyball; however, I enjoy working with any athlete who truly wants to be the best they can be. My husband drag races, so my favorite sport is auto racing, but they don’t have that in the Olympics – yet!”

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Chamber Member Update BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS HIRES NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois is excited to announce that Natalie Jablonski has joined the agency as the new President and CEO. Natalie comes with an abundance of knowledge in Non-Profit Leadership, having spent the last 10 years with HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital where she worked in various leadership and executive positions. Natalie is the co-host and produce of 501Crossroads, a podcast focused on non-profits. Program topics explore where mission and people meet. It is available on iTunes. Natalie received her Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Communication from McKendree University and her Master’s Degree in Management from Webster University. She resides in Swansea, Illinois with her husband, Roderick, and two children Courtney (20) and Zachary (16). Natalie and her family have been a part of Big Brothers Big Sisters for many years. They have been huge supporters of our Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser. In fact, Natalie participated in her first Bowl for Kids’ Sake event more than 16 years ago. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois has been helping children realize their full potential and build their futures since 1980. The services provided are essential in meeting the needs of our community’s youth by matching positive, caring role models to mentor and guide them through the challenges they face in today’s society. Services are for children in St. Clair, Madison, Monroe, and Clinton counties. .........................................................................................................................................................................................................

HSHS ST. ELIZABETH’S HOSPITAL OFFERS PEDIATRIC INCONTINENCE THERAPY Because all school-age children deserve to have dry days and dry nights.

As back to school time nears, while most parents are consumed with the hustle and bustle of school shopping, squeezing in additional family time and getting back into their school-year routines; other parents worry that their child may have a wetting accident at school, or at a friend’s house. For these parents, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is here to help through specialized pediatric incontinence therapy. “Children develop control of their bowel and bladder function at different ages, typically achieving independence with toileting by age four,” said Stacie Dichsen, PT, WCS of the Pelvic Physical Therapy Clinic at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. “In fact, approximately 20 percent of five year olds, 10 percent of seven year olds, and five percent of 10 year olds may still wet the bed.” The impact of bedwetting on children as well as their families can be devastating. The fear and shame of having an accident affects a child’s self-esteem, relationships with their peers and family, and can lead to underachieving at school. Children can become reluctant to participate in school or extra-curricular activities, avoid sleep overs and become withdrawn from friends, yet the Journal of Pediatric Urology reports that only approximately 36 percent of parents are aware there is professional help for their child’s bowel/bladder issues. Children with the following symptoms could benefit from bladder/bowel control therapy: Daytime Wetting | Nighttime Wetting | Urinary urgency (constant or strong need to urinate) | Urinary frequency (urinating over eight times in a 24 hour period | Urinary retention (not fully emptying bladder) | Bowel incontinence or pain with bowel movement | Constipation | Pain with bladder emptying Many parents often wonder how physical therapy can help with bowel and bladder control. “A large component of physical therapy care is to evaluate and treat muscles – strengthen weak muscles, relax and stretch muscles that are tight, shared Dichsen. “Something most people don’t realize is that a large component of normal bowel and bladder function is proper coordination/use of the pelvic floor muscles.” Treatment options may include: • Biofeedback - External electrodes on the pelvic floor to teach children how to retrain the muscles that control their bladder and bowel function. This is done with animated computer biofeedback to allow success in a fun environment. • Behavioral Modification - education to establish healthy bowel and bladder habits that will improve bowel and bladder function. • Dietary Modification - education to eliminate dietary irritants that contribute to bowel and bladder problems. • Instruction in appropriate home exercise program - to retrain the pelvic floor muscles that help with bowel and bladder control. To learn more about Pediatric Bowel/Bladder Therapy at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital call (618) 234-2120, ext. 2655.

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Chamber Member Update THE NATURE OF ART A one-of-a-kind art piece, Box Elder Vessel, has a new home in the SWIC permanent collection thanks to a donation from the Belleville Rotary Club. The piece is made of red (flamed) box elder wood that results from a fungus brought into the tree by the box elder beetle. The piece is the work of Florida artist John Mascoll. Each year, Belleville Rotary Club purchases a piece of art at Art on the Square and donates it to a public institution in Belleville. Pictured at the presentation are, from left to right, William and Florence Schmidt Art Center Curator Nicole Dutton; a Belleville Rotary Club Past President Barb Cempura; SWIC President Georgia Costello, Ph.D.; Belleville Rotary Club President Will Shannon; SWIC Foundation Executive Director and Belleville Rotary Club Member Haley Thompson; and Schmidt Art Center Curatorial Assistant Jessica Mannisi. .........................................................................................................................................................................................................

ALBERT EINSTIEN DIED FROM AN ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM, BUT YOU DON’T HAVE TO It doesn’t take an Einstein to recognize an aortic aneurysm, just a simple screening ultrasound. Prairie Heart Institute at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital now offers a screening ultrasound to identify abdominal aortic aneurysms, the third leading cause of sudden death in men over 60. It is also what caused Albert Einstein’s death in 1955. An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the main blood vessel in your body, the aorta, as it travels through the abdomen and can be caused by hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis). Other causes include genetic conditions, infections, and injury. If an aneurysm becomes too large, it may burst, often resulting in death. “People who have aneurysms do not have any symptoms until it ruptures,” said Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein, Director of Prairie Vascular Services at Prairie Heart Institute at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. “Once an aneurysm ruptures there is greater than a 75 percent chance the patient will not survive. However, by repairing an aneurysm electively, there is greater than a 95 percent chance of survival. Therefore, one screening ultrasound reduces the risk of dying from an aortic aneurysm by 70 percent!” Risk Factors include: Smoking | Family history of abdominal aortic aneurysm | High blood pressure | Diabetes | High cholesterol Those who should consider the ultrasound screening include: • Men between the age of 65 and 75, who have smoked at least 100 cigarettes in their life. • Men and women 50 years or older with family history of aortic aneurysm. The screening includes a brief ultrasound, using sound waves to create a picture of the abdominal aorta. The width of the aorta is then measured to determine if there is a bulge. If a bulge is present, next steps may include re-checking through ultrasound after a set period of time, intervention using stents or surgical repair of the aorta. If you feel you may benefit from further evaluation, please discuss the benefits of scheduling an abdominal aortic ultrasound with your health care provider. To learn more about Prairie Heart Institute visit www.prairiefirst.com. .........................................................................................................................................................................................................

SWIC TO HOST 24TH ANNUAL ATHLETICS GOLF TOURNEY

Southwestern Illinois College wants you to join the fun … it’s “fore” a good cause! The college will host the 24th Annual SWIC Athletics Golf Classic this fall. The golf outing will take place Friday, Sept. 26 with a shotgun start at noon. The tournament will be held at The Orchards Golf Club, 1499 Golf Course Drive in Belleville. This 18-hole, four-person tourney is $90 per person and includes green fees, cart, range balls, box lunch, dinner and drink tickets. Proceeds will benefit the SWIC Athletics programs. Visit thankyou.swic.edu/golf to register online.For more information, call 618-235-2700, ext. 5371. .........................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Chamber Member Update MINDSEYE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ELECTED PRESIDENT OF IAAIS, MINDSEYE RECEIVES AWARD At the International Association of Audio Information Services (IAAIS) conference June 1-5 in Princeton, New Jersey, MindsEye: The Virtual Newsstand was presented with the 2015 Program of the Year in Narrative Reading award for our Bookworm: Broadcast Hysteria program. The IAAIS is a volunteer-driven organization of about 140 services that bring information to millions of visually impaired people nationwide and abroad. At this year’s conference, Executive Director of MindsEye, Marjorie Moore, was elected President of the IAAIS. Marjorie has worked at MindsEye for 13 years, serving as Executive Director for almost nine years. The best part of the year for Marjorie is attending the annual IAAIS conference. “It’s kind of like going to a big family reunion every year,” she says. “You get to know people, get to know their lives.” While making close friends at IAAIS, Marjorie recognizes the struggle reading services around the world face because of a lack of funding. “It’s more important now than ever for all the reading services to really band together around the cause,” she says. Marjorie’s job as President of IAAIS is to oversee the development of these information services for the blind, which have huge plans for progress in the upcoming year. Marjorie Moore never imagined she would undertake this position. “[I am] really honored to take on this role,” she says, “and help keep pushing reading services forward so that we can keep going into the future and keep helping people.” .........................................................................................................................................................................................................

SWIC TO HOST SKILLS AND DRILLS SESSIONS

Southwestern Illinois College will host Skills and Drills basketball sessions this summer. On Sunday nights starting July 10, both boys and girls can come and work with SWIC Athletic Director and Women’s Head Basketball Coach Mike Juenger. Students entering fifth through eighth grade will practice from 6-7 p.m. in the Varsity Gym on the SWIC Belleville Campus, 2500 Carlyle Ave. The sessions will cover ball handling, passing, shooting and agility. Each session costs $10. No reservations or sign-ups are required. The last session will be held Aug. 28 For more information, contact Juenger at 618-235-2700, ext. 5370.

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Chamber Member Update MEMORIAL BREAST HEALTH CENTER EARNS NATIONAL ACCREDITATION Memorial’s Breast Health Center of Excellence was granted a three-year/full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons. Memorial’s Breast Health Center of Excellence is the only breast center accredited by the NAPBC in the metro-east and has earned the Center of Excellence designation from the American College of Radiology. In 2014, Memorial was the first hospital in the area to provide 3-D mammography (breast tomosynthesis). Today, Memorial provides 3-D mammography at its Breast Center in Belleville as well as its diagnostic facility in O’Fallon. Accreditation by the NAPBC is given only to those centers that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of quality breast care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance. During the survey process, the center must demonstrate compliance with standards established by the NAPBC for treating women who are diagnosed with the full spectrum of breast disease. A multi-disciplinary team of surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, pathologists and breast health professionals worked together over a period of three years to achieve this accreditation. Members of the team included: Dr. William Popovic, medical oncologist with Illinois Oncology, Dr. James Clanahan, breast program leader and surgeon with Lincoln Surgical, Dr. Susan Ladusinsky, radiation oncologist with The Cancer Treatment Center, Dr. Stephen Bolestea, pathologist, Dr. Nicholas Hilpipre, with Clinical Radiology and lead interpreting radiologist in Memorial’s Breast Health Center, Kerry Wrigely, quality improvement director, Pam Holbrook, radiology director, Kim Widel, Memorial Breast Health Center and breast program coordinator, Anne Thomure, director of hospital and community relations and Megan Moulton, social media and outreach coordinator. Receiving care at a NAPBC-accredited center ensures that a patient will have access to: • Comprehensive care, including a full range of state-of-the-art services • A multidisciplinary team approach to coordinate the best treatment options • Completion of a survivorship care plan on every patient, and • Quality breast care close to home. A breast center that achieves NAPBC accreditation has demonstrated a firm commitment to offer its patients every significant advantage in their battle against breast disease. “We are extremely proud to receive this accreditation from NAPBC,” said Mark J. Turner, Memorial Regional Health Services president. “This accreditation validates the commitment of our physicians as well as Memorial’s staff to provide exceptional breast health services to our patients.” The NAPBC is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to the improvement of the quality of care and monitoring of outcomes of patients with diseases of the breast. This mission is pursued through standard-setting, scientific validation, and patient and professional education. ........................................................................................................................................................................................................

EDWARDSVILLE LEON CORLEW (SPRAY & PLAY) PARK COMPLETE

Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc., announced that work on the Edwardsville Spray & Play Park – now named The Leon Corlew Park on the corner of Schwarz and Main Streets in Edwardsville, Illinois is complete. The centrally located park consists of 3 acres and features a fully accessible spray ground (splash pad) and a dry playground designed with special ADA standards built into the site. Other amenities include oversized water features, safety turf, no-slip surfaces, restrooms/concessions, shade structures, a walking/fitness trail, native plants with signage, and a butterfly garden. All features are accessible and safe for children of varying ages and abilities. This amazing park is now open and free to the public. Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc. is a design/build, construction management and general contracting firm based in Highland, Illinois. Since its founding in 1958, the company has been providing quality construction throughout the Metro St. Louis area and Southern and Central Illinois. ........................................................................................................................................................................................................

LYNX MEN’S SOCCER TO HOST SEVENTH ANNUAL MAYOR’S CUP

Lindenwood University-Belleville Men’s Soccer is set to host Southwestern Illinois College in the annual Mayor’s Cup to kick off the 2016 home season. The game will take place Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 6 p.m. on Lindenwood – Belleville’s home field. This will mark the seventh consecutive year the two teams face off in the Mayor’s Cup. “It is a game that my players really look forward to,” said Lindenwood-Belleville Head Coach Dan Hogan. “It’s a great competition and a motivational tool for the pre-season.” Belleville Mayor Mark Eckert will attend, leading the pre-game ceremonies and doing the coin toss. The winning team receives a trophy, which is also displayed in the mayor’s office. “The Mayor’s Cup is a great game for the local soccer community, as both teams boast players from the surrounding area,” said Hogan. Admission to this event is free and concessions will be available onsite. For more information, contact Hogan at (618) 671-6044 or DHogan@lindenwood.edu.

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Chamber Member Update HSHS ST. ELIZABETH’S HOSPITAL INVITES METRO EAST MOTHERS TO “THE BIG LATCH ON,” AUG. 6 HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, in conjunction with the Big Latch On organization, is hosting a Big Latch On event Saturday, August 6, in St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Millennium Room, located on the first floor at 340 West Lincoln Street, Belleville, IL 62220. Mothers are encouraged to arrive by 10:00 a.m. for registration. The event runs from 10:30 to noon and is free to all participants. During the Big Latch On, groups of breastfeeding women come together at registered locations around the world to all latch on their child at a set time. All the breastfeeding women and children are latched on for one minute at the set time and are counted toward the world-wide participation goal. In 2015, over 15,000 mothers participated in the world-wide event. “HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is privileged to host The Big Latch On event for our region,” shared Desaree Lehr, Desaree Lehr, RNC-EFM, BSN and Manager of St. Elizabeth’s Mother Child Center. “In a world where breastfeeding is often scrutinized, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is proud to support mothers who choose to breastfeed their children, as breastfeeding is natural and offers an overwhelming number of health benefits to children.” The Big Latch On aims to protect, promote & support breastfeeding families by: • Providing support for communities to identify and grow opportunities to provide ongoing breastfeeding support and promotion in local communities. • Raising awareness of breastfeeding support and knowledge available locally and globally. • Help communities positively support breastfeeding in public places. • Make breastfeeding as normal part of day-to-day life at a local community level. • Increase support for women who breastfeed -women are supported by their partners, family and their communities. For more information about the Big Latch on Event at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, please call 618.234.2120, ext. 2545 or email childbirtheduc@hshs.org. Information about the Big Latch On is also available at www.biglatchon.org.

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BELLEVILLE’S MAIN STREET MARATHON CERTIFIED AS QUALIFYING RACE FOR BOSTON MARATHON

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital proudly supports race as medical support provider. HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is proud to be the main medical support provider and a major sponsor for the inaugural Belleville Main Street Marathon. The marathon will be held at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2016, and is presented by the Belleville Running Club and Toolen’s Running Start. “We are very excited about St. Elizabeth’s sponsorship,” said race co-director Sarah West. “They are providing major support, not only by being a key sponsor, but also by donating major medical and marketing support. Their involvement will boost this event to another level, especially with the top-notch medical support we’ll have on the course.” The 26.2-mile, Boston Marathon qualifying race will be held in historic downtown Belleville, Illinois, and feature America’s longest Main Street. The marathon course has been certified by USA Track & Field, which makes it a qualifying course for the prestigious Boston Marathon. The course will start around West Main and First streets in downtown Belleville. Half of the course will be along America’s longest Main Street and the other half will be on portions of the paved Richland Creek Greenway Trail and MetroLink Bike Trial. Hydration and fueling stations will also be located throughout the race course. Clinical staff from St. Elizabeth’s will be volunteering the day of the race, providing medical attention to runners with minor injuries and assistance in stabilizing and transferring runners with more serious conditions to the nearest hospital. According to Bob Farmer, MD, “Runners can experience dehydration, heat stroke and exhaustion, along with a multitude of other injuries on a 26-mile race. As the medical providers for the marathon, St. Elizabeth’s will have a full complement of clinical specialists on-site including physicians, nurses, athletic trainers and physical therapists to assist runners that may need medical attention. There will be additional coordination with area EMS agencies and City of Belleville first responders.” Marathon co-director Mike Toolen notes, “We want to show off the great city of Belleville to the running community, and the excitement is building. The marathon course is fairly flat, containing only a few hills on the scenic course running along Main Street. There will be plenty of water stops, medical assistance and cheering volunteers and spectators.” Race organizers have received strong support from the throughout the local community, including Underwood Chiropractic and Robert “Chick” Fritz, Inc, the other top tier sponsors of the marathon. “We also have received a tremendous amount of support from the city of Belleville, and we are just so very grateful for all the other numerous businesses, city leaders, and individuals who are getting on board to make this a great event,” added Sarah West, marathon co-director with Toolen. “That type of support makes Belleville an ideal place to hold a marathon, both for the runners and the organizers. Runners love a course filled with spectators, and we are going to need a lot of volunteers.” Divisions for the marathon are: Top Overall Male & Female; Masters (Male & Female). Age groups for the marathon are separated by male and female and are 19 & under, 20 – 24, 25 – 29, 30 – 34, 35 – 39, 40 – 44, 45 – 49, 50 – 54, 55 – 59, 60 – 64; 65 – 69, 70 & over. All participants will receive a participant’s medal and the top three overall winners and top 3 finishers in each age division will receive awards. Following the race, there will be a post-race party, and at 1:00 p.m. an awards ceremony will be held. The Belleville Main Street Marathon will also hold a Packet Pickup and Expo at the United Methodist Church on Friday, September 23 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. United Methodist Church is located at 721 E. Main Street, Belleville IL, 62220. To register or volunteer for the marathon please visit bellevillemarathon.com. Entry fee is $65 before August 31; late entries and race day entries will cost $75. Entry fees are nonrefundable. The race will be held rain or shine. All proceeds will benefit the Belleville Parks and Recreation and the Backstoppers, a local organization assisting families of fallen police officers and firefighters. To participate or volunteer for Belleville’s first Main Street Marathon please visit their website at http://www. bellevillemarathon.com/ or like them on Facebook and follow them at https://www.facebook.com/bellevillemarathon/ or follow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bvillemarathon. Located in Downtown Belleville Since 1970

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What’s Happening in August Monday | August 1 Small Business Photography and Videography SWIC | Belleville 618.222.5688 Free Summer Concert Country Music Machine Belleville Public Square 618.233.1416 Tuesday | August 2 Blood Drive Fairview Heights Public Library 866.448.3253 Wednesday | Aug 3 Beer Tasting Grappa Growlers | Belleville 618.234.9463 Blood Drive Union UMC | Belleville 866.448.3253 Thursday | August 4 Blood Drive The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows | Belleville 618.394.6233 Sip & Shop The Weingarten | Belleville 618.257.9463 Free Summer Concert Waterloo German Band Bellevue Park | Belleville 618.233.1416 Friday | August 5 Mary, Mother to Us All The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows | Belleville 618.397.6700 Free Meal Friday Greenmount Road Church of Christ | Belleville 618.234.5247 Dodgeball Night Nichols Community Center | Belleville 618.277.9785 DUELING PIANOS The Weingarten | Belleville 618.257.9463 Saturday | August 6 Mommy & Me Cooking Class Eckert’s, Inc. | Belleville 618.233.0513

Kid’s Cooking Class Eckert’s, Inc. | Belleville 618.233.0513

Mayor’s Cup Lindenwood University | Belleville 618.671.6044

Embracing Forgiveness as a Way of Life The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows | Belleville 618.397.6700

Wednesday | August 17 Wine Tasting Grappa Growlers | Belleville 618.234.9463

Sunday | August 7 Belleville School District #118 PTA Fundraiser Busch Stadium | St. Louis 618.233.2380

Zumba & Wine The Weingarten | Belleville 618.257.9463

Adult Cooking Class Eckert’s, Inc. | Belleville 618.233.0513 Monday | August 8 Bunko Eckert’s, Inc. | Belleville 618.233.0513 Thursday | August 11 Trivia Night Grappa Growlers | Belleville 618.234.9463 Wine Class Eckert’s, Inc. | Belleville 618.233.0513 Friday & Saturday | August 12 & 13 Ceramic & Fired Arts Show Belle-Clair Fairgrounds | Belleville 618.235.0666 Friday | August 12 Nerf Night Nichols Community Center | Belleville 618.277.9785 Saturday | August 13 CARITAS Family Solutions Blessing Belleville Banquet Fischer’s Restaurant | Belleville 618.315.9659 Christianity in the 4th Century The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows | Belleville 618.397.6700 Monday | August 15 Hospice of Southern Illinois 17th Annual Golf Tournament Sunset Hills Country Club | Edwardsville 618.310.7047 Tuesday | August 16 PSOP Lifelong Learning Series Early Belleville Architecture Belleville Historical Society 618.234.4410 ext. 7032

Saturday & Sunday | August 20 & 21 Belleville Flea Market Belle-Clair Fairgrounds | Belleville 618.235.0666 Saturday | August 20 Knockerball in the Park Jaycee Park | Belleville 618.277.9785 Friday | August 26 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern IL Big Impact Bash Four Points Sheraton | Fairview Heights 618.398.3162 Nerf Night Nichols Community Center 618.277.9785 Saturday & Sunday | August 27 & 28 Knife & Gun Show Belle-Clair Fairgrounds | Belleville 618.235.0666 Honeycrisp Weekend Eckert’s, Inc. | Belleville (618) 233-0513 Wednesday | August 31 Adam’s Auction Belle-Clair Fairgrounds | Belleville 618.235.0666 Every Friday & Saturday in August Free Summer Concert Series Eckert’s, Inc. 618-233-0513 Every Saturday in August Old Town Farmers Market Downtown Belleville 618-233-2015 We are constantly updating our Community Calendar! Visit bellevillechamber.org for an up-to-date list of events!

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JUNIOR IDOL auditions 09

07 2016

The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce ............. 216 East A Street | Belleville ............. Auditions from 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Pre-registration not required

Open to Ages 10 - 17

2 age categories | 10-13 & 14-17 $10 Entry fee with application (non-refundable) The top 5 finalists in each category will be chosen at the preliminary auditions. Those finalists will compete for the top prize on Saturday, October 8th during the 33rd Annual Chili Cook-off.

At auditions, contestants will be asked to sing a cappella for the judges. Individual contestants only - no duets or teams. The song is of the contestantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice and can be from any musical genre. Contestants will be judged on the following: Vocal Ability (40 pts), Timing (30 pts), Stage Presence (10 pts), Mastery of Lyrics (10 pts) and Judges Overall Impression (10 pts). For a complete listing of the Junior Idol Rules & Regulations, please visit BellevilleChili.com or call the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce at (618) 233-2015.