Chamber Connection August 2015 with Inserts by The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Gears Up for New Look Throughout the month of August, expect to see a new look emerge for

August 2015

The Chamber. Do not fear, The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce will still be the chamber you know and love. This change will be in the form of a new logo, website, Email Update and other print items as we move forward to carry out our mission, “Advancing Business. Supporting Community.”

The new logo will bring a fresh up-to-date look to The Chamber and propel us towards the future. It will still feature the iconic Belleville fountain and will be printed in shades of blue and grey. Other shades of blue, signifying the loyalty, wisdom, confidence and intelligence, will start to replace the green often associated with The Chamber. The website will bring a new web presence for the Chamber, a major factor in communicating with our current and potential chamber members, community members, business owners and visitors. Expect a Sneak peak of the Chamber’s new website coming soon! more welcoming, easy to navigate website complete with bright colors and a plethora of information. Examples of pages include What to Do, Where to Dine, Where to Stay, Membership Benefits, Community Calendar, Chamber Committees, Membership Directory and a blog. The blog will be used to communicate membership tips, recaps of Chamber events and what is happening in the community. Chamber members will also find an easy button at the top of the page which allows access our member zone where one can update information, post business news releases, register for events and stay up to date with fellow Chamber members. The website will also provide our members with new opportunities to be seen and heard with an array of affordable advertising options. Keeping with the updated look, a new Email Update template will be introduced. The colors and layout will reflect those of the new website, creating a uniformed Chamber appearance. Keep an eye out for these new changes and let The Chamber know what you think. For advertising inquiries, please contact Abigail Rolland, Marketing & Communications Manager, arolland@bellevillechamber.org.

Visit Your Local Old Town Market

National Farmers Market Week is August 2nd - 8th; get out and visit Belleville Main Street’s Old Town Market which is held every Saturday, 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the corner of 1st Street and West Main Street. The Old Town Market has an average of 25 vendors every week providing the community with fresh produce, plants, homemade goods and information.

Old Town Market goers purchasing local fresh produce from a vendor.

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 framland, 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. Take advantage of all your community has to offer. Accept the challenge to visit the Old Town Market at least one Saturday morning, 7 a.m. - 12 p.m., before the season ends on Saturday, November 7th. 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. The Chamber Connection 1

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jared G. Beard, YMCA of Southwest Illinois Dr. Jerry Bladdick, Lindenwood University-Belleville Geri Boyer, Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC Lorraine Cavataio, Sandberg, Phoenix & von Gontard Keith Cook, Regions Bank 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. Natalie Jablonski, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Jerril Jones, Center for Racial Harmony Matt Klosterman, Belleville Public School District #118 Mary C. Lamie Mike McManus, Memorial Hospital Kevin Pesko, Bank of Belleville John Reichert, In-Focus Marketing Jay Tebbe, Belleville News-Democrat 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 Beth Tucker, Office Manager btucker@bellevillechamber.org

SPECIAL PARTNERS Platinum:

Memorial Hospital

Gold:

St. Elizabeth’s Hospital

Silver:

City of Belleville 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 Gonzalez Companies, LLC Grey Eagle Distributors Korte & Luitjohan Regions Bank Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard 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 BMO Harris Bank BOS Metro East Banking Center Casino Queen Century Brass Works Chelar Tool and Die CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP Ehret Inc. Empire Comfort Systems FCB Bank First Bank Fischer’s Restaurant 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 North Bay Produce NovaChrome Prairie State Energy Campus Print Master Sam’s Club Schmitt Chevrolet Secure Data Technologies, Inc. Strano & Associates The Home Depot UMB Bank United Parcel Service Volkert, Inc. Walmart Willowcreek Rehab & Nursing Center Windoor Company Wirtz Beverage Group

Abigail Rolland, Marketing & Communications Manager arolland@bellevillechamber.org Cathleen Lindauer, Director, Belleville Tourism clindauer@bellevillechamber.org Darrell Coons, Director, Belleville Main Street dcoons@belleville.net Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce 216 East A Street, Belleville,IL 62220 Phone: (618) 233-2015 Fax: (618) 233-2077 www.bellevillechamber.org

AMBASSADORS 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 Halloway, St. Paul’s Home & Retirement Apartments Dean Hardt, The City of Belleville Dennis F. Korte, Sr., Belleville Township Supervisor Joyce Laux, Belleville Township Tracy McCollum, Standard Rule Promotions Dorothy Meyer, St. Clair County Mark Mueller, Mueller Furniture Al Orelt, Warmer Witter Kreisler Gregov & Associates Lisa Phillipson, Hospice of Southern Illinois Joy Prigge, First National Bank of Dieterich 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, Altzheimer’s Association John Wunderlich, Belleville News-Democrat Sharon Zika, Scott Credit Union

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Healthcare Committee & Silver Creek Saloon and Grill

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Bank of Belleville

2015 Coffee Cup Connections August 11 Scott Credit Union

September 8 Edmistone Acupuncture & Chiropractic October 13 Edward Jones-Charles Richards November 10 Community Thrift Store

2015 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)

Ads and inserts must be received by the 15th of the month. If submitting an insert, 300 copies will also be needed for the mailing. Paper weight cannot exceed 24lb. Limited to space availability. Please email Abigail Rolland, arolland@ bellevillechamber.org or call (618) 233-2015 to reserve space. The Chamber Connection 2

to our members who renewed their investment with The Chamber in June... A&E Concrete Heartland Mutual Insurance Company Precision Practice Management Alzheimer Association Helitech Waterproofing & Structural Repair Preferred Spine & Rehab Apex Network Physical Therapy Home-Brite Ace Hardware Print Master Baldree Insurance Hospice of Southern Illinois Saint Louis University School BarberVoss Home Care Team Illinois Trekkers Volkssport Club for Professional Studies Center for Racial Harmony J.D. Byrider of Belleville Senior Services Plus Ck & L of I Country Club Jacob Sunroom & Exteriors Southwestern Illinois College District 522 Community Link K&F Electric Inc/Franklin Mechanical St. Clair Housing Authority Crehan’s Irish Pub Kerber, Eck & Braeckel, LLP Taylor Roofing, Inc. Curt Piontkowsky Kurrus Funeral Home & Crematory The Abbey Eye on Design League Lounge The Home Depot Terry & Mary Jo Foerste McDermott Remodeling The Wine Tap Freeburg Printing & Publishing Memorial Hospital/St. Elizabeth TOCO, NFP Fulford Home Remodeling Cancer Treatment Center Vertical Performance, Inc. Gateway Center Parkway Garden/Arbors

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Monthly Coffee Cup Connections

Join us for the next Coffee Cup Connections sponsored by

Scott Credit Union Tuesday, August 11 8:15 - 9:15 a.m.

Coffee Cup Connections will be held at: Scott Credit Union 4807 West Main Street Belleville, IL 62226 8:15 a.m. - Networking 8:30 a.m. - Roundtable introductions, a short presentation, followed by additional networking. If you plan to attend, please RSVP online at www.BellevilleChamber.org through the Chamber Calendar or call the Chamber at (618) 233-2015. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn more about one of your fellow Chamber members.

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Thursday, August 20 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Lindenwood University - Belleville 2600 West Main Street - Room M214 Belleville, Illinois 62226 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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The Apartment Community of Our Lady of the Snows 726 Community Dr, Belleville, IL 62223 (618) 394-6400 apartmentcommunity.org The Apartment Community of Our Lady of the Snows kicked off a holiday weekend, welcoming Chamber members to their Red, White and Bloomin’ Business After Hours on Thursday, July 2nd. Chamber members took advantage of this time to mingle with fellow members munching on tasty treats from the Shrine Restaurant and having the option to drink some beer from the soon to come Hofbräuhaus. Members who opted to put their business card in the attendance prize drawing had the chance to win gift cards to the Shrine Restaurant and fresh produce from The Apartment Community Garden. The Apartment Community Garden, started 3 years ago, is a completely resident-driven project. Residents attend a garden planning meeting in the spring to decide what to plant and take a trip to a local nursery to pick up plants and supplies for planting in each box. Residents take care of the planting, turning the hoses on for watering and “harvest” when the produce arrives. The produce from the garden is given to residents and, if there is anything left it’s given to Executive Chef Todd Schrage to use in the kitchen.

Attendance prizes included fresh produce from The Apartment Community’s residential community garden & gift cards to the Shrine Restaurant.

The Apartment Community of Our Lady of the Snows offers a variety of housing opportunities for seniors, with a mission to respond to the challenges of aging by promoting a Christian community of caring men and women seeking outward expression of God’s love that dwells within us. Housing options include but are not limited to independent living, skilled nursing and assisted senior living. Contact The Rachel Lugge, Apartment Community of Our Lady of the Apartment Community to schedule a visit by calling 618-394-6400, or Snows; Paulo Pacheco, National Shrine of Our Lady of the visit their website apartmentcommunity.org. Snows; Marsha Voss, BARBERVoss Home Care; Dennis Korte, Belleville Township; Susan Wobbe, Alzheimer’s Association

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Barbara Prosser, Apartment Community of Our Lady of the Snows; John Reichert, In Focus Marketing; Marsha Voss, BARBERVoss Home Care; Cathy Stoltz, Belleville Philharmonic Society

Judy Kampen, Belleville Community Development Corporation; Sheri Welch, Independent Insurance Agent; Martha Holloway & Kimberly Howell, St. Paul’s Home and Retirement Apartments; Joyce Cannon, The Weingarten

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Ribbon Cutt i n gs

Celebrating a new business opening, anniversary or remodel? Celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting. Contact Wendy Pfeil, Membership Director, for more information. Email wpfeil@bellevillechamber.org or call the Chamber Office at (618) 233-2015.

Nanny Lou’s Kitchen

1926 West Main Street - Belleville, IL 62226 - 618.671.6589

The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce joined Nanny Lou’s Kitchen for a ribbon cutting celebrating their grand opening on Friday, June 19th. Nanny Lou’s Kitchen is a restaurant with menu items including soup, salad, sandwiches and additional daily specials located in Midtown Belleville just down from Lindenwood University-Belleville. Also offering coffee and gelato, community members will be sure to find something tasty during their operating hours 7 a.m. - 2 p.m, Monday - Saturday. For more information and daily specials, visit their Facebook page or contact Nanny Lou’s Kitchen at 618-671-6589 or nannylouskitchen@gmail.com

All Styles Barber & Beauty Salon

68 Carlyle Plaza Drive - Belleville, IL 62221- 618.223.6110 The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce joined All Styles Barber & Beauty Salon for a ribbon cutting on Friday, July 10th. All Styles, veteran owned and operated, is open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. offering weekly specials of a $10 haircut during Military Mondays, Senior Citizen Tuesdays and Early Bird Saturdays. Patrons can view the waiting list and book their appointment via an electronic waiting list and appointment booking application on their website, www. Allstylessalon.com. The system also sends sms text messages when a customer is next to reduce idle waiting times. For more information visit the storefront, wwwAllStylesSalon.com or call 618-233-6110.

St. Paul’s Senior Community

1021 West E Street - Belleville, IL 62220 - 618.233.2095

St. Paul’s Senior Community celebrated the completion of their new $29 million residence building with a ribbon cutting. The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce was there to celebrate this achievement on Thursday, July 16th. Following the ribbon cutting, St. Paul’s held a open house where the community was invited to learn more about St. Paul’s Senior Community and tour the new facility. The new building has six wings called households with similar designs to ease transition for individuals moving from one area to the other. The levels provide different types of care including skilled care, assisted/shelter care, rehabilitation and memory care. Additional services located on the first floor are offered to both residents and nonresidents. For more information about St. Paul’s Senior Community, visit stpaulsseniorcommunity.com or call 618-233-2095.

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Ground Breaking Belleville City Police Station 340 West Lincoln, Suite 580 Belleville, IL 62220

The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce joined local dignitaries and officials from Belleville and Impact Strategies to celebrate the start of construction for the city’s new police headquarters at a ground breaking ceremony held at the site. The new police headquarters will be located at 720 W. Main St., formerly the Bank of Belleville building.

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Upon completion in Spring 2016, the new police facility will have a forensics lab, dispatch center, sally port and a 60-person community classroom. Plans also include a secured evidence storage area and dedicated storm areas that allow for increased safety for employees and prisoners. Impact Strategies will also construct a new, freestanding parking garage adjacent to the police headquarters. The garage is designed to hold 46 police cruisers and will have a mechanics area for city vehicles.

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Upcoming Events

LINDENWOOD BELLEVILLE MARKS A NEW CHAPTER IN 2015-2016

The 2015-2016 academic year at Lindenwood University-Belleville marks the next chapter at a school that has become a key fixture in the Belleville community. With new presidents at both the St. Charles and Belleville campuses this year, Lindenwood continues its mission of providing values-centered programs while adding a fresh vision to the future of the university.

PRESIDENTIAL CHANGES AT LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY-BELLEVILLE

This past January, Lindenwood Belleville Campus President Jerry Bladdick announced he would be stepping down from his position in December 2015. However, he recently announced departure would be sooner than expected due to his acceptance of a new position at Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Fla. Therefore, Dr. Brett Barger has been appointed as Interim Belleville Campus President beginning August 1, 2015. Barger has an extensive background in university administration, most recently serving as associate vice president for operations and finance at Lindenwood’s St. Charles campus. He has been a member of the Lindenwood community for years, first arriving as a student in 1990 and joining the university as an employee in 1994. Barger has previously served as the dean of evening and graduate admissions and extension campuses for Lindenwood and has earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees from the university.

Lindenwood UniversityBelleville invites the community to come to campus for the following upcoming events this fall. Please visit our website at belleville.lindenwood.edu for more information.

6th Annual Mayor’s Cup Soccer Game Lindenwood Belleville vs. SWIC Aug. 18 at 6 p.m., Lynx Soccer Field Magical Music of Disney Aug. 22 from 5-6:30 p.m., Lindenwood Auditorium Speaker Series: Lea DeLaria Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m., Lindenwood Auditorium

“I am excited to be part of the Belleville campus and the surrounding 4th Annual Car & Truck Show community,” said Barger. “We’re focused on building a great future and Oct. 4 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Circle Drive determining what we will look like in 2023 when Lindenwood Belleville celebrates its 20th anniversary.”

Dr. Brett Barger

Barger acknowledged the rapid success of the Belleville campus in its 12 years of existence has been due to the faculty, staff, Board of Directors, and community support that the campus has experienced. Lindenwood Belleville has grown from an extension center offering only a handful of evening classes to a bustling full-service campus with an undergraduate and graduate student population that has grown from 900 in 2009 to approximately 2,450 with more than 1,000 students living on campus.

NEW DEGREES AND FACULTY

Beginning this fall, Lindenwood Belleville will introduce the Bachelor of Arts in history to its list of degree offerings, bringing the campus’ total number of degree programs up to 38. In addition, seven new full-time faculty members will join the campus in fields such as chemistry, biology, English, criminal justice, communications, and management. With these additions, Lindenwood Belleville’s percentage of full-time faculty with the highest degree in their discipline now stands at an impressive 95.9 percent. The campus employs approximately 50 full-time professors and more than 180 part-time. Over the summer, Lindenwood’s accelerated evening program, known as LCIE (Lindenwood College for Individualized Education), was renamed the School of Accelerated Degree Programs. The name change corresponds with the 40th anniversary of the program’s launch and better represents what the university currently offers its working adult student population. The program provides students an accessible, condensed educational format based on a quarterly delivery schedule that enables them to attend class one evening a week and obtain their degree in as little as 18 months.

The Zoo Story Theatre production by Edward Albee Oct. 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m., Lindenwood Auditorium

Speaker Series: Jennifer Stenger Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m., Lindenwood Auditorium Homecoming Football Game Oct. 17 at 1 p.m., Lindenwood Stadium Speaker Series: Olivia Block Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m., Lindenwood Auditorium A Christmas Carol Theatre production adapted by Marsha Parker Dec. 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 6 at 2 p.m.

MEN’S AND WOMEN’S RUGBY ADDED

New to Lindenwood Belleville in the 2015-2015 academic year is the addition of men’s and women’s rugby to the campus’ list of sports offerings, bringing the total number of athletic programs to 34. Coach Pat Clifton has been hired as the director of rugby for the campus. With 10 years of experience as a player, coach, referee, administrator, and professional writer for rugby, Clifton is excited to bring his enthusiasm and expertise in the sport to the Lindenwood Belleville Lynx. “Having been part of the Midwestern rugby community since picking up the game and having coached at the grassroots level, I plan to build a sturdy bridge between the area’s many quality high school programs and the Lynx,” said Clifton. Pat Clifton 11 The Chamber Connection

BUILT

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In May 1958, Memorial Hospital opened its doors to the Belleville community with a plan to become the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s healthcare leader. And our commitment to Belleville and this region remains deeply rooted.

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With the hospital as a strong foundation, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve continued to evolve by adding cutting-edge technology and top-notch physicians. From the Memorial Care Center, Memorial Medical Group and The Orthopedic and Neurosciences Center, our network is connected to provide the patients we serve with seamless, high-quality care in all of our communities.

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In 2016, we look forward to opening Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, a state-of-the-art facility that will more than satisfy the healthcare needs of the communities we serve as well as provide easier access to our patients to the north and east. This is just one of many stages of growth for The Memorial Network as we look to the future of healthcare.

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Chamber Member Update HSHS HOME CARE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS CONDUCTS BLESSING AND OPEN HOUSE OF NEW OFFICE AT HSHS ST. ELIZABETH’S HOSPITAL On June 17, HSHS Home Care Southern Illinois held a ribbon-cutting, blessing and open house of their new office at 340 West Lincoln, Suite 580, on the campus of HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. St. Elizabeth’s recently began offering home care services through HSHS Home Care Southern Illinois, which was launched by and expanded from St. Elizabeth’s sister hospital HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham. HSHS Home Care Southern Illinois provides skilled and compassionate home health services in 22 counties across the HSHS Southern Illinois Division service area.

The experienced and compassionate staff of HSHS Home Care Southern Illinois can provide patients with the following services: Nursing Services – IV Therapy, Wound Care, Medication Management, etc.; Telehealth Monitoring; Physical and Occupational Therapy; Speech Therapy; Medical Social Work Services; Home Health Aide Services; Nurse On-Call 24 Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week. HSHS Home Care Southern Illinois is licensed by the State of Illinois, Medicare-certified and accredited by The Joint Commission. For more information about the services offered by HSHS Home Care Southern Illinois, call 1-800-551-6566 or visit hshshomecare.org. HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital are part of the Southern Illinois Division of Hospital Sisters Health System, which also includes HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland.

WISPER CEO, NATHAN STOOKE, NAMED TOP 100 FOR 2015 JOHN. C. MAXWELL AWARDS

Wisper is excited to announce Wisper CEO, Nathan Stooke, has been announced as one of this year’s top 100 candidates for the 2015 John C. Maxwell Leadership Awards. Each candidate nominated represents the principles, practices, and values shared by John C. Maxwell and truly stand out in their community. “My struggle with dyslexia, a reading disability, has fueled my determination to succeed,” says Stooke. “I try my best to take a glaring weakness and turn it into one of my company’s greatest assets.” The final Leadership Award winner will be recognized and awarded officially at the Live John Maxwell Team Training Event on August 20th in Orlando, Florida. To share how Nathan has impacted and influenced you and your leadership, or learn more about him, visit http://johncmaxwellawards.com/index.php?filename=nominee_ detail&nominationID=5540.

THREE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS SELECTED FOR MATHIS, MARIFIAN & RICHTER LAW SCHOLARSHIP AWARD The law firm Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. (MM&R), awarded the recipients of the firm’s 2015 Law Scholarship Award. Belleville West senior, Carissa Bell, Alton High School senior, Sarah Hasse, and Edwardsville High School senior, Brooke Lunn, each received $1,000 scholarships from MM&R. All three students are planning to pursue legal careers and applied for the scholarships through a nomination process open to all high school seniors in St. Clair, Madison and Washington Counties. The law scholarship recipients are chosen based on a number of qualifications. Applicants had to be a current high school senior, planning a career as an attorney, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, achieve an ACT score of at least 26 or SAT of at least 1180, rank in the upper 25th percentile of the graduating class and be involved in extracurricular activities. The selection process involved a comprehensive review of all applicants by MM&R attorneys who weighed other factors such as essay, high school achievements and teacher/school recommendations. Kevin Richter, shareholder of MM&R, states, “We were extremely impressed by the exemplary academic and community accomplishments of these high school seniors. We applaud their ambition and determination to become a part of the legal society.” This is the 16th year that MM&R (http://www.mmrtld.com) has awarded scholarships to local high school students. Shareholders of the firm established the scholarship as a means to encourage and assist students in pursuing a legal career. For more information, please visit www.mmrltd.com.

PROVIDENCE BANK COMPLETES MERGER WITH COMMUNITY FIRST BANK IN ILLINOIS

Providence Bank announced it has completed a merger with Community First Bank in Fairview Heights, Illinois. With the merger, Providence Bank increased its total assets to approximately $900 million. Providence Bank and its parent company entered into a stock purchase agreement with Community First Bank’s parent company Community First Bancorp, in March 2015. The Community First Bank location at 4600 North Illinois Street in Fairview Heights, Illinois, became Providence Bank’s fourteenth full-service banking center. “We are so delighted to align Providence Bank with the fine bankers and customers at Community First Bank. We are very proud to continue the expansion of Providence Bank to Fairview Heights,” said Kit Stolen, President and CEO of Providence Bank. “This merger is a significant milestone for Providence Bank and we could not be more excited to have Community First Bank’s founder, Chuck Daily join us to lead his team of banking professionals in Fairview Heights. Under Chuck’s leadership, we look forward to creating greater convenience for our customers, offering additional products, expanding our lending activities, and serving the community from this great location.” Providence Bank has been meeting the financial needs of individuals and businesses for more than 127 years. Today, Providence Bank has 14 banking centers serving clients in Columbia, Jefferson City, Osage Beach, St. Peters, St. Charles, Chesterfield, Lake St. Louis, Elsberry and Winfield, Missouri; Fairview Heights, Illinois; Premier Bank Texas, a full-service banking center in Grapevine, Texas and a loan production office in Denton, Texas. In addition, Providence Bank operates the Providence Bank Mortgage Center and Providence Bank Agency Finance. In addition to its office locations, Providence Bank provides anywhere, anytime financial services to customers via online banking, mobile banking and on its website at myprovidencebank.com. Providence Bank is a FDIC Member and Equal Housing Lender.

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) Kyle Dav id, Assista nt Vice Pre sident, and Dave Viox, Own TheBANK of Edward er, AAdva ntage Insu sville’s Commercia l Banking rance Gro Group; up.

Dave Viox:

About TheBANK of Edwardsville’s Commercial Banking Group I moved into the area in 1989 and didn’t know anything about the banking situation. So I started checking around and contacted TheBANK of Edwardsville, and I was pleasantly surprised at how welcoming they were and the way they did business. I was completely sold right from the start. So when I was looking for new office space for my business, I never even thought about going to any other institution. I was happy to work with TheBANK. I sat down with my commercial banker, Kyle David, and he explained the different programs available for my situation. There were several different options available, and the one we worked out was perfect for what I needed. The entire process was extremely satisfying. Everything was taken care of. Over the years I’ve been able to get to know so many good people that work at TheBANK. They’re not only great business partners to have, but many are good friends. That’s such a big part of being comfortable with your bank. When you know the people you’re doing business with – when you know them personally and know that they’re quality people – you don’t have those questions, wondering if you’re going to be treated right.

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HSHS ST. ELIZABETH’S HOSPITAL HONORS SLU FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY GRADUATES

A graduation ceremony was held on Friday, June 19 for 14 physicians in the Saint Louis University Family Medicine Residency Program at HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital. St. Elizabeth's is privileged to serve as a teaching hospital for the SLU program that partners with Scott Air Force Base and Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation (SIHF). Graduates were noted and thanked for their dedication and commitment to providing high-quality care to 18,402 patients during the three-year duration of their training program. They also were commended for exhibiting the Core Values of Respect, Care, Competence and Joy. The 2015 graduates include: Katie A. Awad, MD; Capt. Danielle A. Cadle, DO; Sabha S. Cheema, MD; Sarah C. Gebauer, MD; Capt. Justin B. (Brad) Hill, MD; Capt. LaShell LaBounty, DO; Capt. Jaime R. Obszanski, DO; Reena Patel, MD; Capt. Christine L. Persinger, MD; Matthew D. Rhadans, MD; Richard D. Shaffer, MD; Capt. Wendy D. Singleton, MD; Maj Jon E. (Eric) Standley, DO; Steven R. Whealon, MD. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Shelly Harkins, presented Capt. Danielle A. Cadle, DO with the 2015 Franciscan Spirit Award. The award recognizes a resident who truly lives the Mission of St. Francis and the Hospital Sisters, and best exemplifies the Core Values of St. Elizabeth's: Respect, Care, Competence and Joy. Numerous nominations were collected from clinical staff and other colleagues who have worked with the residents during their residency to determine the recipient. To learn more about the Saint Louis University Family Medicine Residency program and other St. Elizabeth’s Teaching Hospital programs, visit steliz.org/teachinghospital.

JAMIE GENSITS JOINS HOLLAND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Mike Marchal, president of Holland Construction Services (Holland), is pleased to announce Jamie Gensits has joined the Holland team as a Senior Project Manager. Jamie has over 19 years of construction management experience focusing on the healthcare market. His first project will be working with the Alberici-Holland joint venture on the new HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, Illinois. Holland Construction Services is a full-service construction management, general contracting, and design/build firm based in Swansea, Ill., guided by the principle of delivering total customer satisfaction on every project. The company has been providing quality construction services throughout Illinois and Missouri since 1986, when it was founded by Bruce Holland.

TWM WELCOMES NEW ENGINEERING HIRES

Local engineering and surveying firm Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, Inc. (TWM) has hired several new employees. Chris Kuester, E.I., of O’Fallon, IL, has joined TWM as an engineering designer in the Land Development department of the firm’s Swansea, IL corporate office. Originally from Freeburg, IL, Mr. Kuester has a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Evansville, in Evansville, Indiana. He previously worked for the Evansville City Engineer’s office. Tommy Ryan, E.I., of Granite City, IL, is now an engineering designer in TWM’s Structural Engineering department in Waterloo, IL. He graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a degree in Civil Engineering and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree at SIUE with a Structural Engineering specialization.

Our focus is to protect your life’s journey Protecting your lifelong assets and providing security for your legacy is a crucial part of every business owners’ well-being. When you turn to a MM&R estate planning attorney, you know you have the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals on your side. Whether you have a family member with special needs, require assistance in transitioning your family business to the next generation or seek to minimize the potential tax burden to your heirs, we are dedicated to developing and implementing an effective and comprehensive estate plan which provides you with comfort and assurance. MM&R has proven experience in the administration of every aspect of estate planning, including: • • • • •

Wills Trusts Charitable gift planning Estate tax planning Post-mortem estate planning

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Business succession planning Buy-sell agreements Guardianships Gift planning Probate administration

• Probate litigation • Special needs trusts for disabled beneficiaries

Shareholders Patrick B. Mathis George E. Marifian Kevin J. Richter Kevin J. Stine Mark J. Stegman Mark S. Schuver Gregory W. Coffey William J. Niehoff Kelli E. Madigan Bradley W. Small Mary E. Lopinot Deanna L. Litzenburg Philip D. Speicher Laura E. Schrick Sandra J. Tatoian Associates Beth K. Flowers Natalie T. Lorenz Rebecca K. Wohltman Joseph R. Harvath Of Counsel Charles M. Lock

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Chamber Member Update PAUL GANSAUER PROMOTED TO DIRECTOR OF PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Mike Marchal, president of Holland Construction Services (Holland), is pleased to announce the promotion of Paul Gansauer to Director of Preconstruction Services. Gansauer has over 14 years of experience in the construction industry. He joined Holland in 2007 as a project engineer and was elevated to project manager in 2010. He demonstrated a passion for preconstruction and in 2012 was promoted to estimator and just 3 months ago promoted to senior estimator. “Paul has been an integral member of the preconstruction department for the past several years and has shown the leadership skills required to take on some additional roles and responsibilities,” said Ron Glaser, Vice President of Preconstruction Services. In his role as Director of Preconstruction Services, Paul’s new duties include conducting the preconstruction staff meetings, coordinating the assignments and workload within the preconstruction department, participating in business development activities, monitoring and controlling preconstruction expenditures on active preconstruction projects, and coordinating the successful hand-off of preconstruction projects to operations personnel.

THEBANK’S KEVIN WELCH APPOINTED TO IBA FUTURE LEADERS ALLIANCE BOARD

Kevin Welch, Assistant Vice President and O’Fallon Center Manager with TheBANK of Edwardsville, was recently appointed to the Illinois Bankers Association (IBA) Future Leaders Alliance Board by IBA President and CEO Linda Koch. As a board member, Welch is charged with developing and overseeing the foundation of the Future Leaders Alliance program – a membership program dedicated to the leadership development of promising leaders in the Illinois banking industry through highly engaging educational events, increasing awareness and involvement in the legislative process, creating opportunities for community service and relationship building. The IBA is the voice of the Illinois banking industry, is a full-service trade association dedicated to creating a positive business climate that benefits the entire banking industry and the communities they serve. Founded in 1891, the IBA brings together state and national banks and savings banks that together employ well over 100,000 people in nearly 5,000 offices from the smallest community bank in the state to the largest national bank in the country. Illinois headquartered banks and savings institutions safeguard more than $341.5 billion in deposits and extend more than $225.8 billion in loans to consumers and businesses. For more information, please visit us online at www.4thebank.com, on Facebook at www.facebook/thebankofedwardsville or on Twitter at @4thebank.

SCOTT CREDIT UNION NAMED TO TOP WORKPLACES LIST FOR FOURTH STRAIGHT YEAR

Scott Credit Union has remained committed to its strategy of being the best place to work. That commitment paid off recently when the local credit union was named to a St. Louis Post-Dispatch Top Workplace for the fourth straight year. Scott Credit Union was ranked 11th on the list of Top Workplaces for medium size businesses in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. The credit union, which is headquartered in Edwardsville, was one of only 13 companies to receive the honor four years in a row. Scott Credit Union was one of 35 mid-size companies recognized as a Best Place to Work in the annual competition. In a special publication, the Post-Dispatch joined with Workplace Dynamics to spotlight local companies who treat their employees well. The 35 companies on the list of medium size businesses were named because their workers, on confidential surveys, rated their employers with high marks. The questions included everything from pay and flexible scheduling to career advancement and management’s openness to new ideas, according to the Post-Dispatch. Scott Credit Union has focused for the past few years on improving employee morale and making the credit union the best place to work. “It is an honor to receive this recognition a fourth year in a row,” said Scott Credit Union President & CEO Frank Padak. “We are very pleased that the steps we have taken to make SCU the best place to work continue to make a difference with our employees.” In a service industry, Padak understands the importance of having positive and satisfied employees, “We serve members every day. It is really important that our people enjoy working here and can pass their positive attitude along to our members in the experience that they provide them,” he said. “We were excited to be ranked among the top companies in the region.” Scott Credit Union also surveys its employees each year to measure satisfaction and makes improvements based on the results of the surveys. The credit union also has implemented an ideas program that allows employees to give their ideas on how to help the organization meet its mission – Banking Simplified. For details on opening accounts at Scott Credit Union, visit www.scu.org

SCHEFFEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. DEBUTS NEW WEB PRESENCE

Scheffel Financial Services of Edwardsville is excited to announce that the firm will debut a new, fully functional website on July 13th, 2015. The new site will feature many new resources for users, including informative articles, educational videos, and the latest investment market news. “Our team is very excited to introduce the new and improved website to our clients and our community. We feel it’s a huge step forward for our firm,” said Jeff Westerhold, Principal of Scheffel Financial Services. “Our clients can still easily access their online portal and we hope the educational features of the new site will provide some sort of help to those who may need it. And, of course, our team is always available for questions regarding any information on the site.” In addition to the new information available on the website, the firm will also now offer monthly video newsletters to both clients and prospects with a variety of information spanning over several topics, including retirement planning, wealth management, and more. Please visit www.scheffelfinancial.com to browse through the new site and to enter your information to begin receiving the firm’s monthly newsletters.To contact the team at Scheffel Financial Services, please call 618.656.1207.

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TWM AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL STUDENTS

Local civil engineering and land surveying firm Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, Inc. (TWM) has awarded $1,000 scholarships to each of three area high school seniors. They are Karl Mulnik of Columbia, Evan Goedelmann of Highland, and Michael Carty of Belleville. Mulnik, a graduate of Columbia High School, will study Electrical Engineering at the University of Illinois. Goedelmann, graduating from Highland High School, will pursue Mechanical Engineering at the University of Illinois. Carty, a Belleville West graduate, will study Civil & Mechanical Engineering at Arkansas State. Selection criteria for the scholarship included scholastic ability, character and leadership skills. As a company with very local roots, TWM believes in giving back to the communities it serves and in encouraging students to consider careers in engineering or land surveying.

SWIC KIDS’ CLUB EARNS GOLD CIRCLE OF QUALITY

The Southwestern Illinois College Kids’ Club has earned the Gold Circle of Quality designation from ExceleRate Illinois, the state's new quality rating and improvement system for early learning and development providers. "We are very proud to have been awarded the highest rating," said Kids’ Club Director Suzette Hechst. “Our goal to is nurture and develop the whole child while providing hands- and minds-on play experiences in a safe environment. Earning the Gold Circle of Quality means we are exceeding expectations in our curriculum, programming and assessments.” The Gold Circle of Quality recognizes programs, which have demonstrated quality on standards validated by an independent assessor. Gold Circle programs meet or exceed specific quality benchmarks on learning environment, instructional quality, and all program administrative standards; group size and staff/child ratios; staff qualifications; and professional development. ExceleRate Illinois helps families make more informed choices about their children's early learning. It establishes standards to help infants, toddlers and preschoolers develop intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally. Additionally, it provides a framework for early learning and development professionals to identify opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills. Research in science and brain development shows that children who are more meaningfully engaged in early learning experiences from infancy through the first five years of life are more likely to be successful in school and in life. With the right engagement, children can form a healthy foundation of neural pathways in the brain, which impact their ability to think, react, process and grow. ExceleRate Illinois is a comprehensive system that includes Licensed Child Care Centers, Preschool for All and Center-Based Prevention Initiative Programs, Head Start and Early Head Start Programs. Licensed Family and Group Child Care Homes will be included next year. For more information or to find a Child Care Resource & Referral Agency in your area, visit ExceleRateIllinois.com. For more information about Kids’ Club or to arrange for childcare, call 618-235-2700, ext. 5KID(5543), or visit swic.edu/kidsclub.

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Belleville HAS IT ALL

Shop, Dine, Stay & Play

Shopping, Dining & Entertainment • Museums

Historic Sites • Golf Courses • Unique Attractions • Art Galleries Antique & Boutique Shops • Hiking & Biking Trails • Parks Over 300 Events, Festivals & Holiday Happenings

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What’s Happening in August Saturday, August 1 Ham & Peach Dinner Turkey Hill Grange (618) 234-8227

Back to School Bash & Dash After The Bash YMCA - East Belleville (618) 236-9983

Ladies Roller Derby Belle-Clair Fairgrounds (618) 233-0052

Adult Cooking Class Eckert’s (618) 233-0513

Cosmic Bingo Bel-Air Bowl bellevilleoktoberfest.com

Saturday, August 8

Mommy & Me Cooking Glass Kids Cooking Class Eckert’s (618) 233-0513 Elks BBQ Grappa Growlers (618) 234-9463

Saturday & Sunday, August 1 & 2

Mr. Popper’s Penguins Turkey Hill Grange (618) 234-8227

Sunday, August 2

Fall In Love Bridal Expo Four Points by Sheraton (618) 622-9500 Get Up & GO! Biathlon Belleville West High School (618) 973-5263

Thursday, August 6 Sip N’ Shop The Weingarten (618) 257-9463

Fredbird at the Farm Eckert’s (618) 233-0513 Mastermind Tasting Grappa Growlers (618) 234-9463

Sunday, August 9 Bridal Show Gateway Center (800) 289-2388

Monday, August 10 Bunko Eckert’s (618) 233-0513

Thursday, August 13 Yoga & Wine Night The Weingarten (618) 257-9463

Friday, August 14 Taco Night Grappa Growlers (618) 234-9463

Saturday & Sunday, August 15-16

Belleville Flea Market Belle Clair Exposition Center (618) 233-0052

Wednesday, August 19

Lunch & Learn Cooking Class Eckert’s (618) 233-0513

Thursday, August 20

Diva Night Downtown Belleville (618) 257-7022 www.bellevillemainstreet.com Art with Allie Paint Party The Weingarten (618) 257-9463

Friday, August 21 Dueling Pianos The Weingarten (618) 257-9463

Bike at Dawn Illinois Center for Autism (618) 398-7500 x. 201 The Magical Music of Disney Lindenwood Auditorium (844) 834-5969

Monday, August 24 Bunko Eckert’s (618) 233-0513

Wednesday, August 26

Adam’s Auction Belle Clair Exposition Center (618) 233-0052 1st Annual Fashion Show The Atrium of Belleville (618) 235-9300

Every Friday & Saturday Night in August Free Concert Eckert’s (618)233-0513

OLA Burgers Grappa Growlers (618) 234-9463

Saturday & Sunday, August 22 & 23

Gun & Knife Show Belle Clair Exposition Center (618) 233-0052

Every Saturday in August

Old Town Market Corner of 1st & West Main Street www.BellevilleMainStreet.net

Saturday, August 22

All About Baby Fair Memorial Hospital Auditorium (618) 257-5649

We are constantly updating our Community Calendar. For an up to date list please visit www.bellevillechamber.org/communityevents

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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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Chili Chase 5k Run/ Walk & Kids Pepper Dash Race Date/Time: Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 9 a.m.; Course Briefing at 8:45 a.m. Location:

Historic Downtown Belleville. Start will be at East Main & Church St.

Awards:

Trophy to overall 1st place finisher, male and female. Medals to the Top 3 finishers male and female in each race: 13 & under, 14-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+. Each child participating in the Pepper Dash will receive a medal.

Registration Fee: Adults $20, Youth $15 (16 & under). Late Registration Fee: $25 after

September 16, 2015; $30 day of race. Kids Pepper Dash $5 (13 &under)

T-Shirts:

"Chili Chase" T-shirts and sizes are guaranteed for 5K registration ONLY and registration must be postmarked by September 16, 2015.

Cash, Check, Credit Card (online)

Race Website:

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October 3

2 0 1 5 Benefiting the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class Scholarship Fund

Timing System: Bib Chip Timing by Final Lap Payment:

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