chamber connection DECEMBER 2020
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Edmond Brown, Chairperson ELB Enterprises, Inc.
Platinum:
Memorial Regional Health Services, Inc.
Gold:
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Kevin Vick, Chairperson Elect Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.
Silver:
Illinois American Water Company
Bronze:
Ameren Belleville Boot Company Belleville News-Democrat Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.
Friends:
Associated Bank Auffenberg Belleville Busey Bank Commerce Bank Eckert’s Country Store and Farms Gonzalez Companies, LLC Grey Eagle Distributors Regions Bank Scott Credit Union Southwestern Illinois College TerraSourceGlobal
Alliance:
Abbott EMS Allsup, Inc Balke Brown Transwestern Bank of Belleville Belleville Area Special Services Cooperative BOS Metro East Banking Center Breakthru Beverage Group Cannon Utility Services, LLC. Casino Queen Chelar Tool and Die CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP Cooling Concepts ELB Enterprises, Inc. Empire Comfort Systems FCB Bank First Bank FKG Oil Company Holland Construction Services Jack Schmitt Chevrolet Korte & Luitjohan Lewis Rice LLC Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. McDonald’s - Burris Management, Inc. McKendree University National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows Nothing Bundt Cakes Print Master Serra Honda O’Fallon SIHF Healthcare Siteman Cancer Treatment Center Southern Illinois Builders Association The Esquiline of Our Lady of the Snows Willowcreek Rehab & Nursing Center
Amy Richter, First Vice Chairperson Hospice of Southern Illinois Mary Lamie, Second Vice Chairperson Bi-State Development Mike McManus, Immediate Past Chairperson Memorial Regional Health Services, Inc.
Board of Directors
Lisa Adams, Adams Publications Jeff Bair, Grimm & Gorly Florist and POUR@322 Brett Baltz, Egyptian Workspace Partners Ryan Boike, Belleville School District #118 Mayor Mark Eckert, City of Belleville Jerril Jones, Center for Racial Harmony Dan Lovekamp, Auffenburg Dealer Group of Illinois Tracy McCollum, Standard Rule Promotions Brian Mentzer, Belleville Township High School Dist #201 Kayla Mitchell Paula Nixon, Ameren Illinois David Nosacka, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Jessica Orelt, Baldree Insurance Scott Schanuel, Holland Construction Services Ron Stephens, Bank of Belleville Ben Wanless, Commerce Bank
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Chairman Mark Kern, St. Clair County Christine Spargur, Scott Air Force Base
CHAMBER STAFF Wendy J. Pfeil, President/CEO wpfeil@bellevillechamber.org Peggy Schifferdecker, Membership/Event Manager pschifferdecker@bellevillechamber.org Diana Goebel, Marketing & Communications Manager marketing@bellevillechamber.org Alicia Slocomb, Main Street Manager bms@bellevillechamber.org Cathleen Lindauer, Director, Belleville Tourism clindauer@bellevillechamber.org
Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce 216 East A Street, Belleville,IL 62220 Phone: (618) 233-2015 Fax: (618) 233-2077 www.bellevillechamber.org
AMBASSADORS Rebecca Boyer, Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC Justin Chapman, Busey Bank Lynne Clapp, Vertical Performance Terri Dambacher, CompuType IT Solutions Julie Fetters, Associated Bank Mary Jo Foerste, Community Member Cari Frick, Metro Lock and Security, Inc. Sharon Goff, Self-Employed Patty Gregory, Art on the Square Dean Hardt, City of Belleville Dennis F. Korte, Sr., Community Member Tracy McCollum, Standard Rule Promotions Dorothy Meyer, St. Clair County Al Orelt, Albert Orelt Allstate Agency Lisa Phillipson, Hospice of Southern Illinois Joy Prigge, Dieterich Bank Leslie Schmidt, Abbott EMS Loretta Stammer, Community Member Brandy Steely, Community Member Anne Thomure, Memorial Regional Health Services Jack Weck, Community Member Sheri Welch, Independent Insurance Agent Susan Wobbe, Community Member John Wunderlich, Community Member Sharon Zika, Scott Credit Union
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COVER STORY chamber brings holiday cheer during successful new event On Saturday, November 28, the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce hosted the first of three Movie Nights with Santa at the Skyview Drive-in theater in Belleville. The event was sold out ahead of time with mandates in place regarding COVID-19 restrictions. Families came to enjoy the classic Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer on the big screen and see the jolly ol’ man himself make an appearance before the show began. “We could not have asked for a better late-November evening for our first night,” says Chamber President & CEO Wendy Pfeil. “All of our families seemed very appreciative to have the chance to get out and do something with their families in a safe and distant environment.” The Chamber also offered a limited number of families to purchase spots ahead of time to get sociallydistanced photos with Santa by a professional photographer. Families were all required to wear masks except right when they had their photo taken with Santa protected behind a plexiglass wall. Everything was then wiped down between photos to ensure the safety of our staff and visitors. The Chamber came up with the idea to host the event with about six weeks until the first showing after many area holiday events were being canceled due to the pandemic. “We just wanted to bring some joy to the community during the holidays while remaining distant from others,” said Pfeil. The second movie night for A Charlie Brown Christmas is also pre-sold out. You can still purchase tickets for the last showing of Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer on Saturday, December 12. Tickets can be purchased online by going to www.bellevillechamber.org and clicking on the “Movie Nights with Santa” banner.
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CHAMBER NEWS belleville ceo program visits the chamber
The Chamber was honored to recently host the Belleville CEO high school class to talk with them about what all the Chamber does for the community. This year’s Belleville CEO class consists of 36 high school students that mix from Belleville East, West, Althoff Catholic. The program provides comprehensive educational experience for the community’s high school students, equipping them to be the enterprising individual and entrepreneurial thinkers who contribute to the economic development of our County. Find out more about their program at www.bellevilleceo.com.
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January 2016
CHAMBER NEWS thank you to our winter accessory drive donors The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce and the Healthcare & Community Service Agency Committee has another successful drive this year during our Winter Accessory Drive. Hundreds of items including coats, gloves, scarves, and more were collected and will be distributed around the community to organizations including Catholic Urban Programs, City of Belleville General Assistance, and Violence Prevention Center. We want to thank all of our donors that helped us have another successful drive this season. Thank you to Hospice of Southern Illinois, Illinois American Water, Jack Schmitt, Kathy Frederico, McCullough’s Flooring Enterprise, Inc., PSOP,, Turkey Hill Grange, and Community Members Joan Braswell and Linda Weisenstein.
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MEMBERSHIP UPDATES
Welcome
to the following businesses and organizations who joined the Chamber in October.
Schaller Home Repair & Improvement, Inc. 3302 Putnam Ave., Belleville 618-402-0206 For a complete list of our members, visit www.BellevilleChamber.org. For Membership Information, please contact Peggy at 618-233-2015 or PSchifferdecker@bellevillechamber.org
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to the following members for renewing their membership with the Chamber in October.
Belleville Historical Society
Ehret, inc
Belleville Philharmonic Society
Erdmann Law Office
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High Mount Elementary School District #11
BOS Metro East Banking Center
Local Lucy’s
Cantwell Apartments & Townhomes
Menta Academy of Belleville
Compu-Type IT Solutions
Mers Goodwill Career Center
Cooper Color Inc.
Recover Us Centers
Cricket Wireless by Prime Network, Inc.
Roy-el Catering
Custom Floor & More, Inc.
Signarama - Belleville
Edward Hoering
St. Clair County Health Department
For a complete list of our members, visit www.BellevilleChamber.org. For Membership Information, please contact Peggy at 618-233-2015 or PSchifferdecker@bellevillechamber.org
Advertise your organization’s job opportunities for free! Email your job descriptions to marketing@bellevillechamber.org or call 618-233-2015 for more information.
Did you know the Chamber has a members-only event calendar? Submit your event online at www.BellevilleChamber.org and click “Calendar” to see the calendar and submit your event! All events will be featured in our Weekly Friday E-blast. Page 6
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EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Lowe’s Remerchandising Friday, November 6 2501 Greenmount Commons | Belleville
Nettie B’s Southern Style Restaurant Friday, November 6 8201 West Main Street | Belleville
Celebrating a new business opening, anniversary or remodel?
Celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting! Contact Peggy Schifferdecker, Membership/ Event Manager, for more info. Call the Chamber Office at (618) 233-2015.
December 2020
Upcoming Chamber Events All events will be held via Zoom and more information can be found on the Chamber’s website. 12/3 Virtual Happy Hour 12/5 Movie Nights with Santa - Charlie Brown 12/8 Coffee Cup Connections 12/12 Movie Nights with Santa - Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer 12/15 Annual Meeting 12/24-1/1 Office Closed
RSVP for events online at www.BellevilleChamber.org! Just click on the event you wish to attend and log-in. Need help? Email your RSVP to marketing@bellevillechamber.org or call 618-233-2015.
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MEMBER UPDATES Safe Toy Buying Tips for the Holidays With the holiday and shopping season approaching, you may already be considering what toys to buy for the children on your list. But before you make those purchases, providers at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital remind you to check the safety and age-range of the toys. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in 2018 (the most recent data available) there were an estimated 166,200 toy-related injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments. However, many can be prevented with proper precaution and supervision. “We strongly recommend reviewing the safety information and appropriate age when gifting toys,” said Dr. Vinay Bhooma, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s chief medical officer. “This is important for all ages, but even more for younger children who are more likely to put something in their mouth which can pose a choking hazard. For older children, it is important that they understand the correct way to play with a toy to avoid potential harm or injury.” Toy recalls are declining, with only 12 in 2019. One toy recalled contained lead. Due to toy safety advocacy and awareness, a lot has improved since 2008, when there were 172 toy recalls, 19 of which were due to excessive lead content. Most toy recalls announced last year involved riding toys and toys that have small parts that can be a choking hazard. Follow these tips from CPSC and the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG) to ensure your child is safe when playing with toys: • Make sure toys are age appropriate. Check the label before buying, and toys for older children should be kept separate from toys for younger children. • Look for quality design and construction in all toys for all ages. Also make sure the toy would not cause injury if it fell on your child. • Make sure all directions or instructions are clear and read all labels. Look for and heed recommendations and other safety warnings on toys and dolls. • Throw away packaging after the purchase (or gift opening). Packaging can present a choking hazard. Children can suffocate on plastic bags or chose on peanut-style packaging. • Avoid choking hazards. Never give balloons or small balls to young children. Children 3 years of age and younger should not be given toys with parts smaller than the opening of a toilet paper roll. • Don’t allow children to play with magnet toys. If swallowed, some magnets attract to each other internally, causing infection, blockage and ulcerations. • If it sounds too loud, it probably is. Some toys are loud enough to produce sounds that are loud enough to cause permanent hearing loss. Listen to toys before purchasing them, and be cautious in buying cap guns, talking dolls, toy cars with horns and sirens, walkie-talkies, instruments and more. • Don’t allow children to play with long cords or strings. Toys with long strings or cords are dangerous as they can become wrapped around a child’s neck, causing strangulation. • Make sure the toys do not contain toxic chemicals. Awareness of toxic chemicals in toys has largely eradicated them from being used any longer, but it’s worth double-checking before you buy – especially if they’re little ones who might put it in their mouth. To learn more about toy safety, visit https://www.cpsc.gov/safety-education/safety-guides/toys#resources. About Hospital Sisters Health System Hospital Sisters Health System’s mission is to reveal and embody Christ’s healing love for all people through our highquality Franciscan health care ministry. Sponsored by the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis, HSHS provides state-of-theart health care to our patients and is dedicated to serving all people, especially the most vulnerable, at each of our 14 Local Systems and physician practices in Illinois (Belleville, Breese, Decatur, Effingham, Highland, Litchfield, Springfield and Streator) and Wisconsin (Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Oconto Falls, Sheboygan, and two in Green Bay). For more information about HSHS, visit www.hshs.org.
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MEMBER UPDATES SWIC’s Mark Bosworth Wins NTMA Teaching Award NTMA St. Louis Chapter President Tony Maus called Southwestern Illinois College Industrial Technology Coordinator Mark Bosworth an “Education Super Star” as he presented Bosworth with the William E. Hardman Award for Excellence in Training on Nov. 10 at the Sam Wolf Granite City Campus. Bosworth, who has been with SWIC since 2008, has grown the Precision Machining Technology program from a handful of evening students to more than 60 day and evening students. “I love working with the students and watching their skills develop,” Bosworth said. “I like to see them on track for a well-paying, solid career that will last a lifetime.” The National Tooling and Machining Association is a US-based membership trade association with a collective force of 1,100 tool & die and precision manufacturing companies representing a more than $35 billion industry. NTMA’s focus is supporting the future of American manufacturing through small and medium-sized companies, and family-owned businesses. The William E. Hardman Award is a national award recognizing the high standards and achievements of educators. “Today we are here to recognize Mark Bosworth’s role in training our next generation of precision manufacturing professionals and our industry’s next generation of leaders,” said NMTA president Roger Atkins. “The William E. Hardman Award for Excellence in Training is for a company or individual that has consistently demonstrated strong support and active participation in structured training for the precision custom manufacturing industry.” In 2019, Bosworth won the Madison County CTE Business Supporter of the Year award for supporting local industry’s workforce needs and for serving as a conduit between industry and secondary/postsecondary CTE programs in the region. In addition to being program coordinator, Bosworth teaches classes in all areas of the PMT program, which includes manual machining, computer numerical control (CNC) programming, and MasterCam programming, and some courses for Industrial Maintenance Mechanics. In 2016, Bosworth was named SWIC Full-Time Faculty Member of the Year and won the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award. Before joining SWIC, Bosworth taught at Ranken Technical College for 12 years and was a machinist for 11 years for five different companies in the St. Louis area. Bosworth has a master’s degree in Adult Education and Administration from Jones International University and a bachelor’s degree in Management from National-Louis University. He’s also a member of the NTMA and SkillsUSA. Bosworth lives in Belleville with his wife, Sue, and their daughter, Emily. For additional information about the PMT program, visit swic.edu/pmt.
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MEMBER UPDATES HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation honors Healthcare Heroes and Support Staff with 2020 Elizabethan Award On Tuesday, November 3rd, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation presented the 2020 Elizabethan Award to the “Healthcare Heroes and Support Staff of HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.” The Elizabethan Award is presented annually at the Elizabethan Gala to a member of the community who demonstrates an unwavering commitment to the mission and values of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. The annual black-tie optional fundraising gala is held on the first Friday in November. Since its premiere eight years ago, the event has raised over $1milllion for equipment and services for St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event was cancelled. The volunteer gala committee, along with Foundation leadership, chose to continue the tradition of presenting the Elizabethan Award and elected to honor the entire staff of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.
Director of HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation Dave Garris and HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital President and CEO present “There have been few times in history when hospital workers the 2020 Elizabethan Award in honor of all colleagues, have faced such challenges,” stated David Garris, Director of the hospital heroes and support staff, for their work and HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation. “Yet, our colleagues have perseverance during this challenging year. bravely faced these challenges and done so with the same care, compassion, and grace our founding Sisters brought to this region over 145 years ago. Their dedication and perseverance though these difficult times is truly inspiring.”
President and CEO Patti Fischer and Garris presented the award to a small group of colleagues representing a wide variety of departments from across the hospital. “I am so very proud and grateful to all of our colleagues for their work during this ongoing health crisis. They continue to put patients and their families first with excellent clinical care and support one another day in and day out on the front lines,” Fischer said. “I also thank the Foundation and its many donors for their ongoing support of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.” Earlier this year, COVID-19 related state restrictions impacted hospital volumes, resulting in colleague furloughs from June through August. During this time, St. Elizabeth’s Foundation’s Colleague Assistance Fund provided nearly 300 affected colleagues with 1,700 gift cards for groceries and fuel totaling $67,000. The Colleague Assistance Fund is primarily funded by colleagues and was established to provide support for colleagues facing unforeseen challenges.
HSHS Illinois Hospitals Launch #MaskedMoms Initiative Moms who work at HSHS Illinois hospitals are launching a grassroots #MaskedMoms effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19. It is common knowledge that moms are typically the ones who worry – about their kids, parents, everyone they love; and now the pandemic. As health officials are encouraging residents to stay home if they can and to adjust Thanksgiving plans this week to slow the spread, one of the other proven methods to slow the spread is to wear a mask when you are with people that do not live in your house. So, if you have to go out over the next couple of weeks, these moms are inviting their local communities to join the #MaskedMoms movement on social media. All moms (or mom supporters) need to do to join the #MaskedMoms movement is share a masked selfie or video publicly on social media “mom-splaining” with their favorite “mom-ism” about why everyone needs to wear their masks and follow COVID-19 safety guidelines this winter. While this initiative is starting with HSHS Illinois hospitals, all are welcome to participate. The goal is simple – get as many moms as possible to join the #maskedmoms movement and remind everyone as we head into the holiday season to wear their masks! #momsaid Together, moms can inspire real change. If anyone can save the day – or year – it’s moms.
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MEMBER UPDATES SWIC Red Bud Campus offers out-of-school youth FREE services Southwestern Illinois College is proud to offer the Youth Employment and Support Services Program, which is funded through the national Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Out of School Youth program. YESS provides St. Clair and Randolph County out-of-school youth, ages 16 to 24, with FREE comprehensive support and educational services to complete their High School Equivalency or secondary level of education. Work-site learning opportunities are also available to students in the career field of their choice. Case managers design a formal, individualized agreement with each participant by assisting them in developing a plan of action to overcome barriers that may hinder them in fulfilling their education goals and/or obtaining employment that may lead to self-sufficiency. The following services are available through the program: • Tutoring and High School Equivalency instruction and testing • Employment opportunities linked to participants’ career interests • Work experience opportunities • Leadership development • Adult mentoring • Workplace readiness training • Follow-up services after exit (12 months) • Comprehensive guidance and counseling, including referral to service partners for drug and alcohol counseling as needed • Transportation assistance • Child care referral assistance To learn more about the YESS program or SWIC HSE classes contact SWIC Randolph County Youth Services Coordinator Karen Schaller at 618-210-8189.
Belleville Public Library to Welcome Bestselling Author with Launch of City-Wide Book Club Last month, the Belleville Public Library launched Belleville Reads: A City-Wide Book Club as a way to expand services and engage residents throughout the pandemic. Now, in December, the group will welcome the bestselling author of its initial book, The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett in its inaugural Author’s Showcase. “We’re very excited to welcome Ms. Bennett, who will host a discussion about the novel via Zoom,” said Director of Library Leander Spearman. “This is great for the book club because it expands our services to them and directly engages them with the author, who has now released two best-selling books.” Members of the book club can attend the virtual event at no cost. The event will be held Tues., Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. For access to the event, participants must sign up by emailing BellevilleReads@bellevillepubliclibrary.org. The event is open to the first 50 participants. Born and raised in Southern California, Bennett graduated from Stanford University and later earned her MFA in fiction at the University of Michigan, where she won a Hopwood Award in Graduate Short Fiction. In 2014, she received the Hurston/Wright Award for College Writers. She is a National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 honoree, and her debut novel The Mothers was a New York Times bestseller. Her second novel The Vanishing Half was an instant #1 New York Times bestseller. Her essays have been featured in The New Yorker, the New York Times Magazine, The Paris Review, and Jezebel. Membership to the book club is still open and there is no cost to become a member. The library has several copies of The Vanishing Half that patrons can check-out with their library card; patrons can order the book at-cost through the library; or patrons can purchase a copy on their own. The Belleville Public Library also works with Amazon and for novels ordered through the library’s unique portal, at www.wowbrary.org/belleville, the library will receive a rebate for the purchase. Book club members have access to an online discussion board and can participate in interactive events like meeting the author. The club is open to those 18 years and older as some content in the novels is not appropriate for children. A new book will be selected two or three times a year. To learn more, visit www.bellevillepubliclibrary.org or call 618-234-0441.
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MEMBER UPDATES SWIC Precision Machining program ranked No. 8 nationally Adult Education and Literacy Department at the Sam Wolf Granite City Campus, 4950 Maryville Road, provides FREE educational, vocational and transitional career services to eligible individuals from Madison, St. Clair, Randolph, Washington, Clinton, Bond, and Monroe Counties. The following programs are currently offered: • High School Equivalency (formally GED) test preparation classes • Tutoring • English as a Second Language classes • Spanish Language High School Equivalency classes • Computer classes • Health Care Bridge to Nurse Assistant Certification • Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System (ICAPS) – Precision Machine Technology (PMT) • Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System (ICAPS) - Certified Nursing Assistant • Welding • Warehousing and Distribution • Forklift Training Certification • Career Pathways course • Job Skills course • Transition to college and/or workforce services To learn more about upcoming SWIC classes in the Granite City area contact SWIC Adult Education and Literacy Transition Services Coordinator Torrin Suedmeyer at 618-797-7321 or via email at torrin.suedmeyer@swic.edu. Stay connected with SWIC SWGCC via Facebook @swicadultedswgcc and Instagram @swicadulted_swgcc.
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MEMBER UPDATES City of Belleville Looks to Grow Human Relations Commission The City of Belleville is looking to boost membership on its Human Relations Commission, a group established in 1998 with the purpose of ensuring fair and equal treatment for all residents. “At the City of Belleville, we’re always looking for ways to expand diversity and create a more inclusive environment for all employees and residents,” said Mayor Mark Eckert. “We work hard every day to make Belleville more inclusive and equitable.” According to Commission Chairman Lynn Clapp, the commission is a neutral party that helps resolve conflict regarding discriminatory practices, if they arise, not only within official city business, but throughout the city, in general, too. The commission takes an active role in educating residents and works closely with organizations like Racial Harmony to honor residents and young people who engage good will and respect. “We are a city-appointed resource that works to promote inclusivity and diversity,” said Clapp. “We also work to mediate issues that may arise regarding unfair practices or treatment based on discrimination. Essentially, this commission was created to promote good will, respect, and peaceful solutions to potentially unfair practices.” Clapp said that over the years some examples of the work the commission conducts includes resolving unfair housing practices, for instance. “We’ve worked with landlords and tenants to help resolve issues that were perceived as discriminatory,” said Clapp. “We focus on mediation and finding a common ground so that the conflicts won’t escalate, and people can move on happily.” The commission currently has 10 members but is seeking three more. Clapp said this year’s goal is to recruit a few more qualified individuals and then re-evaluate the commission’s core ideologies to ensure they are valid and pertinent to today’s diversity and inclusivity environment. “We’re looking for members who are open-minded and who are interested in building up our community,” said Clapp. “We want to make sure our community is welcoming.” Clapp has served on the commission as chairman since its inception and has a background in mediation, school psychology, leadership, and community building. The commission meets on an as-needed basis and members include Erin Conner, Pam Fetters, Ramona Johnson, Terrion Kirkwood, Ja’Mecia Laws, Dee Dee Nowak, Rose Wilson, Darryl Cherry and Ken Kleinman.
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MEMBER UPDATES IMPACT Strategies Completes altair at the Heights Years of planning and hard work have become a reality for the team behind Altair at the Heights Luxury Apartments in Richmond Heights, MO. Development of this community enhancing project was led by owner Joseph Cyr’s ILI Communities, who hired IMPACT Strategies as the General Contracting Team, Architects from Fugleberg Koch, and Civil Engineers from Civil Design, Inc. The new mid-rise apartments are located just east of I-64 and Hanley Road, at the corner of Dale Avenue and Boland Place, adjacent to A.B. Green Park in Richmond Heights, Missouri. Altair at the Heights now fills the site of the former AB Green Middle School. Roughly 3,300 square-feet of the 220,000 square-foot of the National Green Building Standard – Bronze Certified building has been allotted for retail tenants. The $40MM luxury mixed used development stands four stories tall over a retail podium and wraps around a 378-space precast parking garage. Parking is available at every level of the building with three building entrance points for convenience of the residents. The apartment building itself consists of 187-units with chef-inspired kitchen, large walkin closets, balconies, and more. Residents can enjoy a clubhouse and pool area, terraces, an internal courtyard, a fitness center, a self-serve pet washing station, and other luxury amenities. Leasing information can be found at altairheights.com. “It was a pleasure working with the IMPACT Strategies Team. Each and every one of the team members collaborated with integrity and took great care to source top quality materials and the highest performing subcontractors,” said Joseph Cyr, Project Owner. “We have created something we can all be proud of for decades to come.” IMPACT Strategies has been involved with many other multifamily living projects including Enclave, Enclave West, Cottages at Cathedral Square, Ruth’s House of Edwardsville, Amy’s Crossing, and numerous Cedarhurst Living facilities. IMPACT Strategies provides client-focused construction management, design/build, and general contracting services. The firm offers a full continuum of innovative design/build service capabilities including proven construction management processes and site development. IMPACT Strategies serves a regional and national client base in the Healthcare, Senior Living, Multifamily, Office, Retail, and Warehouse/Distribution markets. To learn more visit BuildwithIMPACT.com or call 618-394-8400 or 314-646-8400.
Jim Riess Retires After 34 Years at Holland Construction Services Jim Riess, Vice President of Estimating at Holland Construction Services, retired last month after 34 years. Riess was one of the original employees to join the Swansea-based company 34 years ago, which has grown to one of the top 15 contractors by revenue in the St. Louis area. Holland founder and CEO, Bruce Holland, said Riess’ integrity and work ethic is what led him to ask Jim to join him in starting Holland Construction, and his influence on others continued to play a tremendous role in building Holland into what it is today. “Jim was, without a doubt, the best conceptual estimator I have ever been around,” said Holland. “His ability to ask the right questions, listen carefully to the answers and put together numbers and estimates that leave no stone unturned, was truly remarkable. But Jim’s value to our company goes far beyond what he brought from a business perspective. He’s a funny, Godrespecting person with the highest integrity who always took the time to build relationships with our clients, subcontractors and fellow employees. He helped infuse those values of treating others as you would like to be treated, into the culture of our company.” In his position as Vice President of Estimating, Riess was responsible for preparing initial cost opinions (sometimes literally off a napkin sketch), analyzing and maximizing project budgets, evaluating alternative construction systems, and communicating with Holland clients throughout the design process to ensure the final design met the construction budget. “What stands out to me about Jim is his attention to detail and his ability to know how to always prepare preconstruction estimates that were very thorough and left absolutely no room for surprises,” said Mike Marchal, President at Holland Construction Services. “One of the best legacies that Jim is leaving at Holland though is his ability to teach other members of our team and the preconstruction department his same methods of doing business. He’s been an excellent mentor and good friend to all of us.” Riess retired from Holland with nearly 50 years of construction industry experience, starting his first job in construction at 15-years-old. In retirement, he plans on traveling with his wife, visiting with his 10 grandkids, and continuing a legacy of giving his time back to the community. “I have been blessed to have had an incredible career with Holland,” said Riess. “Over the past 34 years at Holland, I very seldom had a moment where I said, ‘I don’t want to go to work today.’ Part of that was the culture that was created at Holland, the people who work there, the challenge of the job and just doing something I loved every day. I’ll miss it, but Holland has become an extension of my family and I will stay in touch with them.” Page 16 January 2016
MEMBER UPDATES Chantay White-Williams and Belle Hamm earn SWIC Faculty Member of the Year Awards Unsafe sleep is a leading cause of death for children one year old and younger. These deaths often happen during sleep or in the baby’s sleep area. Sudden unexpected deaths include SIDS, accidental suffocation in a sleeping environment and other deaths from unknown causes. Hospitals and community groups are putting forth efforts to raise awareness and educate parents in the metro-east to ensure safe sleep for infants. HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Women and Infants Center received a donation of “Sleep Baby, Safe and Snug” books from SIHF Healthcare Healthy Start and HEALTHIER TOGETHER. These educational books have been given to each mom delivering at St. Elizabeth’s during October. “While St. Elizabeth’s Women and Infants Center always educates new mothers about the risk factors associated with infant mortality, we appreciate the added support of community groups to further stress the importance of safe sleep environments and share important education and resources with our mothers and families to improve outcomes,” said Deb Meidel, RN, BSN, nurse manager of St. Elizabeth’s Women and Infants Center. St. Elizabeth’s is recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program, created by Cribs for Kids, as a Bronze Safe Sleep Hospital. The hospital also provides a safe sleep swaddler for every delivered baby thanks to a grant from HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation. SIHF Healthcare Healthy Start addresses infant mortality reduction through education and promotion of safe sleep practices, improving access to quality health care for women and their infants, and the promotion of optimal health for women before, during and after pregnancy. HEALTHIER TOGETHER, a community-based movement aimed at transforming the health of residents in St. Clair County and metro-east, also participates with many organizations who make up the Maternal and Child Health partnership to promote their ABCs of Safe Sleep initiative. What are the ABCs of Safe Sleep? The answer is Alone, on their Backs, in a Safe Crib. • Babies should always sleep alone. If moms are breastfeeding, soothe the baby back to sleep while standing and return to crib when they are asleep. • Always place babies on their back to sleep. • A baby should sleep in a crib with a firm mattress covered by a tightly fitted sheet. Babies can die while sleeping in adult beds, couches, pillows, blankets and other soft surfaces as well as in car seats, bouncy seats and infant swings. It is also important to keep stuffed animals, crib bumpers and other items out of the crib. Parents, grandparents, babysitters and anyone else involved with the care of an infant are encouraged to be educated on the risks and safe sleep habits by visiting https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/sids/conditioninfo/reduce.
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MEMBER UPDATES Serving Those Who Served: Providing Serious Illness Care to Veterans: Hospice of Southern Illinois delivers Veteran-centric care to the Community as a Level 4 We Honor Veterans partner As the nation honors these American heroes for their military service on Veterans Day, November 11, Hospice of Southern Illinois extends recognition and Veteran-centric care to military Veterans and their families when facing a life-limiting illness throughout the year. This year we will honor Veterans in our program by offering a handmade gift by our volunteers and a certificate through the We Honor Veterans program. It’s a privilege to care for and provide a token of appreciation to Veterans who have gone above and beyond for us. As a We Honor Veterans partner, Hospice of Southern Illinois is providing specialized care to Veterans who are facing a life-limiting illness and their families throughout the year. This includes a Veteranto-Veteran volunteer program, recognition and pinning ceremonies, and assistance navigating veteran benefits. In recognition of Veterans Day, we will ensure the safety and dignity of our patients by working with healthcare facilities and Hospice of Southern Illinois’ burgundy team to deliver the Veteran’s recognition gift. Further, we’d like to invite you to provide one small gesture that could make a big impact to our Veterans! Join us on social media to honor to all veterans who’ve served our country, including our veteran employees. Liking, commenting, and sharing this information not only spreads awareness, but it helps show appreciation and recognition that is much deserved! “Thank you to all Veterans! I am proud to be a part of an organization that lets people know that they are cared about and appreciated. All Veterans go above and beyond serving our country and I, along with my team, appreciate their sacrifices. It is part of my duty to find ways to show gratitude for their service, even when I cannot see everyone face-to-face,” shared Christine Litteken, Public Relations and Digital Communications Specialist. The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs, created the We Honor Veterans program to empower hospice and other healthcare providers across America to meet the unique needs of seriously ill Veterans and their families. Learn more about the We Honor Veterans program at www.WeHonorVeterans.org and about Hospice of Southern Illinois at https://hospice.org/ourcare/we-honor-veteransprogram/.
City of Belleville, Optimist Club Host Letters to Santa with live Santacasts With COVID-19 mitigations in place, holiday events around the City of Belleville look different this year, but there are still plenty of activities and opportunities to experience Belleville for the holidays. With that, the City of Belleville and the Optimist Club of Belleville have partnered, continuing their long-standing relationship, to offer Letters to Santa and Live Santacasts. Children are encouraged to drop off their Letters to Santa in the special North Pole Mailbox, located at the northeast quadrant of the Public Square in Belleville, and then tune in to live Santacasts on Facebook to see if their letter will be read by Santa Claus. The live Santacasts are scheduled for the following dates and times: • November 27 @ 10 a.m. • December 2 @ 7 p.m. • December 9 @ 7 p.m. • December 16 @ 7 p.m. • December 23 @ 7 p.m. Tune into the live Santacasts at www.facebook.com/SantasHouseBelleville. “While we can’t host our traditional festivities this year, there is still plenty of great shopping, dining and exploring in Belleville, and our shop owners have gone above and beyond to decorate and invite you to experience our city,” said Belleville Mayor Mark Eckert. “We’ve still got many traditions happening such as our Gingerbread Contest, the Old Belleville Historical Luminary Walk, and the Way of Lights.” For a comprehensive list of events and activities throughout the City of Belleville, visit www.belleville.net/725/ Holidays-2020.
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MEMBER UPDATES City of Belleville Appeals to DCEO to Fund Belleville COVID-19 Business Recovery Grant Program The City of Belleville recently made application to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) through the Local Coronavirus Urgent Remediation Emergency & Economic Support Payments Grants Program to fund the Belleville COVID-19 Business Recovery Grant Program. The appeal requested $150,000 to create the local relief program, which, if funded, would offer grants of up to $5,000 for Belleville businesses that meet the eligibility criteria. The Metro East was allotted $2.1 million under the program based on population, the same formula used for the Local Government Distributive Fund. “We know our small businesses have been impacted more than ever this year and this funding could assist them greatly,” said Belleville Mayor Mark Eckert. “We’re grateful to have this opportunity in order to manage these funds on a local level to help our business community. Our small businesses are the backbone of Belleville.” Eligibility criteria is as follows: • Businesses must be located within the corporate limits of the City of Belleville, IL. • Businesses must have 50 or fewer full-time-equivalent employees. Full-time-equivalent is defined as a combination of 35 hours per week. o Example: 1 Part Time Employee: 25 hours + 1 Part Time Employee: 10 hours = 1 Full Time Equivalent: 35 hours • Businesses with revenues reduced >20% by COVID-19 in any months from March-December vs. February 2020. • Businesses who have not received federal funding (PPP, EIDL, BIG, etc.) in the past, or businesses that have received federal funding and intend to use the Belleville Business Recovery Grant funding for expenses different than what federal funding was used for. • For-profit small businesses only are eligible (non-profit organizations are not eligible). For profit businesses owned by non-profits are eligible, if they meet all other requirements. The application must be made through the for-profit business, and not the non-profit parent company. • May not have an IRS tax lien or other judgement(s) against it and the business owners or partners may not be currently undergoing bankruptcy proceedings. The program will be open to businesses that fall under the categories of bar/restaurant, entertainment, and retail/ wholesale. An “other” category will be added for those businesses that may not be fall within these traditional categories but have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses are eligible for one grant through this program. If awarded, the funding may be used for payroll, operating expenses, lease/rent payments, modifications required for compliance with reopening guidelines, or inventory and acquisition vital to the business. Ineligible costs include expenses reimbursed under any State, local or federal program, capital improvements, taxes, personal expenses, damages covered by insurance, expenditures prohibited by section 5001(b) of the CARES Act, reimbursement to donors for donated items, workforce bonuses other than hazard pay or overtime, severance pay, legal settlements, any other expenses not reasonably incurred due to the COVID-19 emergency. Applicants will be required to submit a completed application, a description of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the business, 2019 or the businesses’ latest tax returns, a signed W-9 form, bank statements from 2020 showing losses in revenue, and proof of any previous funding (PPP, EIDL, BIG) including documentation on the expenses funded through those programs, if applicable. Funding will be distributed based on a scoring system concerning loss of revenue, duration of closure, years in business, percentage of business operations subject to mandatory closure, and the number of full-time-equivalent employees. If the program is funded, applications are anticipated to be due in mid-December. For questions, please call 618-233-6810, ext. 1249 or edpz@belleville.net .
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MEMBER UPDATES 51st ANNUAL WAY OF LIGHTS DISPLAY – A FAMILY TRADITION November 20 – December 31, 2020 The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate and Shrine staff invite you to the 51st annual Way of Lights Christmas Display, November 20 - December 31, 2020. Outdoors: Over one million white lights are featured along a 1.5 - mile route depicting the Journey to Bethlehem. Camel, Donkey and Pony Rides – Petting Zoo – Kettle Corn – Grab N Go Food Carriage Rides by St. Louis Carriage Company. For reservations call: 314-621-3334 Rides are available: Sunday through Friday (No Saturdays) Drop off your canned goods in the collection barrels by the Food Tent on the Church Parking Lot to benefit the St Louis Area Foodbank. Visitors Center: Due to COVID 19 Restrictions and Tier 3 Mitigations the Shrine Visitor Center is open from 10 am – 5 pm The Shrine Visitor Center is Closed during Way of Lights Shrine Gift Shop Open 10 am – 5 pm Christmas Tree Through the Decades – Wreath Display and Silent Auction – Handmade Christmas Quilt Raffle - LEGO® Life-Sized Nativity All of this is available to see online at snows.org/wayoflights Military Mondays: Show your Military ID and receive discounts on activities Family Night Tuesdays: Bring the family and receive discounts on activities For more information, contact the Shrine at 618-397-6700 or visit snows.org/wayoflights 2020 Sponsors: Illinois American Water, Brightview, Electric Pros, Impact Strategies, Commerce Bank, McVan, Kevin Vick Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, Keystone Event Staffing, The Esquiline, Watts
SWIC Fire Science Program students to learn on donated fire truck Retired Fairview Heights firefighter Daniel Lougeay of Marissa, has made an in-kind donation of a fire truck to the Southwestern Illinois College Fire Science Program. The 1963 retired fire engine will be used by fire science students to learn how to operate a fire hose pump, as well as other things. “Being able to help the next generation of firefighters become the best they can be, not only for themselves but for the safety of the public is what matters,” said Lougeay. “It also feels good to be able to contribute to one of the best fire science programs in our area. Lougeay bought the truck from the Willisville Fire Department in 2002 and used it for parades and antique fire truck shows. The truck will be located at the SWIC Clay Baitman Fire Science Center, located at 1521 Freeburg Ave. in Belleville, where all the fire science courses are offered. The fire science program graduates more than 30 firefighters annually.
Retired Fairview Heights firefighter Daniel Lougeay of Marissa, right, and son, Southwestern Illinois College SWIC Fire Science Program Coordinator Curt Lougeay, stand with “We really appreciate the donation of the fire truck to our the donated the 1963 Fire Engine that Daniel donated to program,” said SWIC Fire Science Program Coordinator and the SWIC Fire Science Program. The truck will be used by Daniel’s son, Curt Lougeay. “Having the ability to provide realfire science students for hands-on learning at the SWIC Fire world learning opportunities for our students is extremely important and with the addition of this new equipment, we can Science Center located at 1521 Freeburg Ave. in Belleville. SWIC Photo by Jim Haverstick ensure we are placing well-educated and prepared firefighters out in our communities.” SWIC offers a two-year, 66-semester-credit Associate in Applied Science degree in Fire Science with two options and 11 certificate programs. For more information on the Fire Science Program contact Program Coordinator Curt Lougeay at 618-234-5138 or curt. lougeay@swic.edu or for information on how to donate to SWIC visit swic.edu/community/foundation/ways-to-give/.
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MEMBER UPDATES City of Belleville Offers Backdrop for Masterworks Chorale’s First Ever Virtual Christmas Concert The annual Christmas concert presented by Masterworks Chorale will look a bit different this year. There will be no live audience at the concert, and singers will be standing distanced. But, while this holiday tradition may be different than in other years, it is opening doors and bringing the arts into more homes than ever before. “This year has been exceptionally difficult on performing artists,” said world-renowned soprano, Christine Brewer, who is the featured soloist for the concert. “There have been several times I’ve asked myself how I will get through this time of shutdowns of opera houses and concert halls. There have been lots of tears and fears of the unknown, but it’s given me a chance to become more active in virtual programs. So, I am here to tell you that the arts are still very much alive and perhaps more important than ever right now.” Brewer will take center stage as the Masterworks Chorale premieres A Masterworks Christmas, Sun. Dec. 6, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. streamed online from its Facebook page. The concert was filmed at Belleville’s own Cathedral of St. Peter, with additional music performed and recorded at Saint Clare Catholic Church in O’Fallon, Ill. The Masterworks Chorale is an ensemble of auditioned singers who represents a six-county area in Illinois and Missouri and includes a wide variety of professions and musical backgrounds. Many members have music degrees or have studied voice privately, and several are church organists, choir directors, or music teachers. According to Artistic Director Dr. Stephen Mager, the chorus has taken steps to maintain its presence in the community and that is one reason why this year’s Christmas concert is free of charge. “Choral music matters tremendously to us as humans in a very intrinsic way,” said Mager. “Especially right now when we are isolated and left to ourselves more, the sound of voices moves people in a special way, and this is a time when our souls need that comfort and nourishment.” Mager said the chorus wanted to make the concert accessible to everyone, and that he hopes the artistic talents of the singers are appreciated more than ever this year. “Listeners may be surprised that we are a community-based ensemble. We have a very talented group of individuals who do this because they are passionate about it,” said Mager. “We perform as much for ourselves as we do for our patrons, because the music-making in itself is life-giving and refreshing. We hope our online concert brings our musical passion and excitement into homes throughout the entire metro area, and beyond.” Brewer, who is a Grammy-award winning soprano with an international career, lives in Lebanon, Ill., and is also looking forward to giving back to the community that has supported her all these years. “Music unites us; it’s a universal language,” said Brewer. “I have often said that our world would be a better place if our world leaders would get together and sing the chorale in Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. When you come together and sing collectively, something changes. You connect with the others in a way only done through music. Everyone should experience it.” Masterworks Chorale premieres A Masterworks Christmas, Sun. Dec. 6, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. via Facebook (www.facebook.
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MEMBER UPDATES HSHS St. Francis Hospital’s Food Pantry to Benefit from Victory Lane Matching Fund Challenge The St. Clare Center Food Pantry will benefit from a matching fund challenge currently being held at Victory Lane Ford throughout the month of November. The dealership will match every dollar donated to the food pantry through Nov. 30 up to a total contribution of $5,000. “We are most appreciative to Victory Lane Ford for this generous challenge grant which enables donors to double the value of their contribution,” said Paula Endress, director of philanthropy at HSHS St. Francis Hospital. “The number of people we serve continues to grow at the food pantry, and particularly during the holiday season. Thank you to all who are able to help those less fortunate in our community.” To participate in the challenge simply visit Victory Lane Ford and make a donation, or mail the donation to HSHS St. Francis Foundation, 1215 Franciscan Drive, Litchfield, IL 62056. Checks may be made payable to HSHS St. Francis Foundation, with a note stating it is for the Victory Lane challenge.
Gene and Stephanie Hebenstreit, owners of Victory Lane Ford, (at left) recently visited the St. Clare Center Food Pantry to announce their $5,000 Victory Lane Challenge grant. Also pictured are Jim Timpe, President/CEO of HSHS “Now more than ever it is important to make sure that St. Francis Hospital and Becky Gudgel, manager of the the pantry has enough food to meet their needs for the food pantry. upcoming holiday season and winter months,” explained Gene Hebenstreit, owner of Victory Lane Ford. “I am pleased that throughout this COVID pandemic the pantry was always open. Let’s make sure that continues.” The St. Clare Center Food Pantry is located at 603 N. Madison Street in Litchfield and is a ministry of St. Francis Hospital. The pantry serves residents of Montgomery and Macoupin counties. For further information about the pantry or challenge call 324-2800.
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A Masterworks Christmas with Christine Brewer 7:30 p.m., Dec. 6 A virtual concert of sights and sounds from recent and past Christmas concerts recorded in Belleville’s Cathedral of St. Peter and St Clare Church in O’Fallon • Favorite carols and favorite Christmas masterworks • Presented by Gary Luttrell Photography, Clayborne & Wagner LLP and Cardinal Buick-GMC
Following the first release of the concert, it will be streamed online until Jan. 6, 2021 www.singmasterworks.org
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