chamber connection JANUARY 2020
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Kevin Vick, Chairperson Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.
Platinum:
Memorial Regional Health Services, Inc.
Gold:
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Amy Richter, Chairperson Elect & Treasurer Hospice of Southern Illinois
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
Mary Lamie, First Vice Chairperson Bi-State Development Ryan Boike, Second Vice Chairperson Belleville Public School District #118 Edmond Brown, Immediate Past Chairperson ELB Enterprises, Inc.
Board of Directors
Lisa Adams, Adams Publications Jeff Bair, Grimm & Gorly Florist and POUR@322 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 a letter from chamber president, wendy pfeil Wow, what a year this has been. When we started our year in January with such promise to the new year, I never in a million years could we have imagined what our chamber, city, county, state, and country would go through. While we could focus on all the negatives, many positives came from this most challenging year. Within 24 hours of the COVID-19 restrictions being announced, your Chamber team was able to make a COVID response page with all the up-to-date information. The information included on this page was gathered from the CDC, Illinois Department of Public Health, SBA, US Chamber of Commerce, St. Clair County Health Department, local hospitals, etc. All this information was vetted by our team for accuracy and relevancy to our members. This page became a community lifeblood for not only our members but for non-members and the public. Our social media pages were filled with valuable information as well. When the response came that our local hospitals needed essential PPE at the very beginning a post was made on our FB page. This post reached over 300,000 people and donations were received at both of our local hospitals. The response from this generated the feel-good stories that we shared. Diana wanted to make sure our community knew that In the midst of all of the uncertainty, there was still good news to be shared. Many of you sent stories in. Thank you. While the Chamber had to suspend all in-person events, we were not closed. Many hours have been spent consulting with other Chambers around the State, calls with the US Chamber of Commerce, the SBA, and wherever we can obtain valuable information to pass on to our members. My team has answered many of our Chamber members’ questions at all times of the day and weekend. Many who have thanked us for all we have done as they would not have been able to navigate through this pandemic without the support of the Chamber and their investment has paid off. Peggy did a fantastic job of personally calling or emailing each of our Chamber members to find out what more we could do, share with them information that was important for their businesses or remind them to get on a phone call or Zoom we were hosting. We continue to fight for our members that all should have the same rights as large merchants, and I can assure you we are still fighting every day. The Chamber has been in constant contact with our State Representatives and local officials. We have hosted many webinars/virtual meetings that have provided valuable resources for our members. We have testified for the recovery task force for the State of Illinois, we have a direct line to the IL DCEO, and trust me, we have used it. We sent two letters to the Governor in support of opening all industries under safe COVID guidelines. The GBCC became the central hub for many in our community. Chamber member or not, we answered their questions and provided resources to all of them. All of this could not have happened without the relationship that the Chamber has built over the years with our elected officials and we thank them for their communication and support this year. To my E-Board, thank you. Edmond, Kevin, Amy, Mary & Mike; each of you were a sounding board for me at some point in time. I leaned on you for sound advice. Whether it had to do with making challenging decisions or allow us to step out of the box a bit, you stood by us. Kevin, as you take the Chairman’s seat for 2021, I promise you this: the Chamber team will continue to focus on our mission of Advancing Business and Supporting Community. To my team: all I can say is THANK YOU. This year our day did not end at 4:30, 5, or 5:30, we have been working 24/7. There were many times we were on the phones at night or over the weekend and I thank you for your constant support and hard work to make this year the best we could. Finally, I want to thank you, our members. You have been patient with us as we searched for answers for you, followed up on issues, or adjusted to our new normal. We truly miss seeing every one of you and cannot wait until we can all be together again at one of our events. Please reach out to our Chamber team if we can be of any assistance to you as we continue to Advance Business & Support Community.
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CHAMBER NEWS chamber wraps up successful first movie nights with santa series During the last week of October, the Chamber staff had the idea to bring some holiday cheer to Belleville amid pandemic-related cancellations. Families attended three sold-out showings including the classic Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, A Charlie Brown Christmas, and Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer on the big screen at the Skyview Drive-in. The jolly ol’ man himself made an appearance before the show began. “We could not have asked for a better turnout for a first-year event,” 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 offered a limited number of families to purchase spots ahead of time to get socially-distanced photos with Santa by a professional photographer. Families were all required to wear masks except right before 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. “We just wanted to bring some joy to the community during the holidays while remaining distant from others,” said Pfeil. The Chamber wants to thank all of our volunteers and the community for helping make this event a great firstyear success.
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MEMBERSHIP UPDATES
Welcome
to the following businesses and organizations who joined the Chamber in November.
Joe & Onie’s 18 East Main Street, Belleville www.joeandonies.com
Light Source 114 East Lincoln, Belleville http://findyourlightsource.com
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 November.
Ameren Illinois
Illinois Center for Autism
Arena Gas
McDonald’s - Burris Management
Arena Liquor
McKendree University
Auffenberg Dealer Group
Moonlight Computing
Bank of Belleville
Mueller Furniture
Barcom Security
Oates Associates, Inc.
BNI MidAmerica
Sigman Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Challenge Unlimited
St. Clair County Economic Development
Commercial Door & Hardware Services
The College of Governor French
Dieterich Bank
The Orchards Golf Course
Ear, Nose & Throat Institue of Southern Illinois
The Venue
Home Instead Senior Care
Villas of Holly Brook
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! E-mail 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
January 2021
Upcoming Chamber Events All events will be held via Zoom and more information can be found on the Chamber’s website. 1/7 Virtual Happy Hour 1/12 Coffee Cup Connections 1/14 Healthcare & CSA Committee Meeting 1/14 Lunch & Learn 1/18 Office Closed - MLK Day 1/19 Board of Directors Meeting
RSVP for events online at www.BellevilleChamber.org! Just click on the event you wish to attend and log-in. Need help? Email your RSVP to marketing@bellevillechamber.org or call 618-233-2015.
More information and registration available online at www.bellevillechamber.org.
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. The Chamber Connection
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MEMBER UPDATES Experience breathtaking Alaska, coastal Maine or an island cruise with PSOP Dreaming of your next big adventure? Let Southwestern Illinois College Programs and Services for Older Persons help make it a reality! PSOP is hosting three excursions in 2021 and 2022 that will create memories to last a lifetime. Alaska by Land & Sea – Aug. 9-20, 2021 Explore the Alaskan “final frontier.” The seven-night cruise and four-night land adventure leaves Belleville, Monday, Aug. 9. 2021. Highlights of the adventure include visiting Denali National Park; taking a ride on the Alaska Railroad; experiencing a wilderness dogsled ride; viewing the gigantic Hubbard Glacier; visiting the Icy Strait Point; watching whales on the waters of Port Frederick; and all the amenities of the world-class Celebrity Cruises’ Millennium ship at night and much more! The tour includes airfare, transportation, activities, meals, lodging on land, cruise accommodations as selected, entertainment on the ship, port charges, taxes, government fees, travel insurance and gratuities. Prices start at $5,023 per person, with double occupancy. Landscapes & Lighthouses of Coastal Maine – Oct. 9-15, 2021 Experience all the beauty coastal Maine has to offer. The six-night trip leaves St. Louis on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Highlights of the trip include tours of historic Boston and America’s oldest ballpark, Fenway Park; taking a scenic Casco Bay Cruise and seeing lighthouses, forts, lobster boats and seals; visiting one of America’s oldest and most photographed lighthouses, Portland Head Lighthouse; experiencing a traditional lobster clambake; traveling to the tallest peak in the Northeastern U.S., Mount Washington and much more! The excursion includes roundtrip airfare from St. Louis, six-nights lodging in first-class hotels, nine meals, motorcoach transportation, admissions per itinerary, sightseeing, hotel transfers, baggage handling at hotels, a travel protection plan and a professional tour director. Prices start at $3,599 per person, with double occupancy and the booking discount. Eastern Caribbean Cruise – Feb. 20 to March 3, 2022 This unique island winter escape is jam-packed with things to do and features something for everyone. The 10-night journey leaves Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022 and will explore what Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, the eastern Caribbean islands, and Celebrity Cruises Millennium cruise ship have to offer. There are many excursion options to choose from including: exploring vibrant coastal villages and white-sandy beaches; navigating the El Yunque rainforest; tasting local cuisine; shopping at local shops filled with artisanal batik clothing, leatherwork and textiles; riding a narrow-gauge train through breathtaking scenery; snorkeling to view sunken shipwrecked ships; viewing the magnificient Mount Liamuiga, a 3,792-foot-high dormant volcano and more! The trip includes rountrip airfare and airport transfers; one-night lodging in Ft. Lauderdale with breakfast; 10-night cruise in selected accomodations; all meals and entertainment on the ship; baggage handling throughout the trip; customary shipboard gratuities; all port charges, taxes and government fees; tour-related taxes and gratuities for drivers and bellman and services of a PSOP representative. Guests also get to choose two of the following perks, at no extra cost: classic beverage package, unlimited internet package or an onboard credit of $150 per person for dining, spa, shore excursions and other onboard purchases. The deposit to reserve your spot for this excitement-packed excursion is only $500. Prices begin at only $2,999 per person. A passport is required and must be valid through Sept. 5, 2022. A passport card is not acceptable for this trip. For more information or a brochure, call Group Travel Specialist Nancy Bauer at 618-234-4410, ext. 7020 or nancy.bauer@swic.edu.
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MEMBER UPDATES Holland Construction Services Breaking Ground on Metro East Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center Holland Construction Services is beginning work on the new Metro East Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center, which will be located at 331 Regency Park Drive in O’Fallon, Illinois. A groundbreaking ceremony was held to mark the beginning of the project which is expected to be complete by the summer of 2021. “We selected Holland because of their reputation of integrity, and because they have a tremendous amount of experience with similar medical facilities in this area,” said Dr. Jamie McGinness, owner of Metro East Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center. “Their team has been excellent to work with and has kept us very informed throughout the process so far. Our new facility will be in a very accessible location that will accommodate our growing practice, so we’re excited to see this process begin.” O’Fallon Mayor Herb Roach, who attended the groundbreaking ceremony, said he’s proud to welcome Metro East Dermatology to the O’Fallon business community. “Through my experience in business and serving as mayor, there are typically three essential things needed to ensure a successful business,” said Mayor Roach. “The first, a good building site that will support your growing business, the second is an excellent and capable group of people helping you construct that business, and most importantly, a dedicated and highly-skilled team of people leading that business. I have no doubt Metro East Dermatology will have tremendous success in our O’Fallon community and will attract business throughout our region.” Metro East Dermatology offers cutting-edge surgical treatment for skin cancer as well as specialized medical dermatology. Dr. Jamie McGinness specializes in Mohs surgery, a highly effective and precise treatment for most forms of skin cancer, with an unprecedented cure rate of up to 99%. As one of the only Fellowship- trained Mohs surgeon in the Metro East, he and his wife, Jackie McGinness, FNP, established their practice in Shiloh three years ago and decided it was time to build a new, permanent space as their business continues to grow. Holland Construction Services President Mike Marchal said the roughly 12,000-square-foot building is designed by ACI Boland Architects. He said, as a Swansea-based company, their team feels a special commitment to this project for several reasons. “We feel very honored to have been selected for this project not only because it is an exciting and needed development for the community but because one of our own employees recently came here for treatment,” said Marchal. “We know firsthand the kind of care and expertise they are bringing to the area and are excited to be a part of their continued success.” Holland Construction Services is a full-service construction management, general contracting, and design/build firm guided by the principle of providing clients the best possible build experience on every project. Holland has been providing quality construction services throughout Illinois and Missouri since 1986, when it was founded by company CEO Bruce Holland. Holland offers pre-construction, construction and virtual design & construction services to commercial, education, healthcare, industrial, multi-family, municipal, recreation, and senior living clients. The St. Louis Business Journal ranks Holland as a “Best Places to Work” and one of the top 15 contractors in the St. Louis area. For more information, visit Holland’s website at www.hollandcs.com.
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MEMBER UPDATES City of Belleville Establishes Payment Drop Box on West End The City of Belleville has installed a new drop box for sewer and trash payments, located at 8800 W. Main St. To pay sewer and trash bills, residents may drop checks or money orders at any of the payment drop boxes throughout the city. Other payment drop boxes are located on the second block of South 1st St. along the County Parking Garage, and at the north entrance of City Hall, 101 S. Illinois St., Belleville. Residents may also call 877-885-7968 to pay over the phone or visit www. paymentservicenetwork.com to pay online. Effective, Mon. Nov. 16, 2020, the City of Belleville closed its buildings to the public in accordance with the recommendation of the Illinois Department of Public Health to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. All essential services continue, including housing inspections, and each department remains operational with staff. Appointments are being accepted for essential business. The public should contact City Hall at 618-233-6810 to discuss what service they need and how it is being conducted. All employees will report to work as usual unless otherwise notified. The City of Belleville encourages all residents and visitors to the city to exercise extreme caution with COVID-19 recommendations to keep yourself, family, and fellow residents healthy.
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Laboratory Receives Accreditation from College of American Pathologists The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital laboratory in O’Fallon, Illinois based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs. The facility’s Lab Manager Justin Cox was recently advised of this national recognition and congratulated for the excellence of the services being provided. St. Elizabeth’s Hospital laboratory is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide. “This accreditation is a demonstration of our dedication to delivering the highest quality and safety standards for the patients who need St. Elizabeth’s laboratory services, whether at our main campus or our outreach facilities,” said Cox. St. Elizabeth’s President and CEO Patti Fischer shared, “I am extremely proud of our laboratory colleagues for achieving this national recognition, especially during this highly demanding time. Our laboratory has been such an important component during this pandemic. I am continually impressed as to how they rise to the challenges despite the demands while at the same time providing highly accurate results to our providers in a timely manner.” The U.S. federal government recognizes the CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program, begun in the early 1960s, as being equal-to or more-stringent-than the government’s own inspection program. During the CAP accreditation process, designed to ensure the highest standard of care for all laboratory patients, inspectors examine the laboratory’s records and quality control of procedures for the preceding two years. CAP inspectors also examine laboratory staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program and record and overall management. For more information about HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, visit steliz.org.
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MEMBER UPDATES Applications Open for City of Belleville’s COVID-19 Business Recovery Grant The City of Belleville recently received $150,000 from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to implement the Belleville COVID-19 Business Recovery Grant Program. Applications for grant funding, which can request up to $5,000 are now open to local Belleville businesses and are due no later than Tues., Jan. 5 at 4:30 p.m. Award announcements are anticipated by January 8, 2021, with funds disbursed by the end of January. Eligibility criteria for the grant funding 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. For questions, please call 618-233-6810, ext. 1249, email edpz@belleville.net, or visit www.belleville.net/ COVID19BusinessRecoveryGrant.
MEMBER UPDATES HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ for the Fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing St. Elizabeth’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety. The Safety Grade assigns an ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ or ‘F’ grade to all general hospitals across the country and is updated every six months. It is based on a hospital’s performance in preventing medical errors, injuries, accidents, infections and other harms to patients in their care. St. Elizabeth’s President and CEO Patti Fischer said, “Now, more than ever, trust in the health care system is a high priority for patients. I am extremely proud of our colleagues for achieving this national recognition, especially during this unprecedented time. We hope this ‘A’ lets the public know that we continue to put our patients first and are always ready to deliver high quality and safe care to our region.” “We are extremely grateful to hospital leadership and health care workers who have remained steadfast in prioritizing patient safety as our nation battles COVID-19,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “This ‘A’ is a testament to the care and commitment of those who work for St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. With the current pandemic exposing existing flaws within the U.S. health care system, we appreciate you putting patient safety first. Lives depend on it.” Developed under the guidance of a national Expert Panel, the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses up to 27 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to assign grades to more than 2,600 U.S. acute-care hospitals twice per year. The Hospital Safety Grade’s methodology is peer-reviewed and fully transparent, and the results are free to the public. St. Elizabeth’s was awarded an ‘A’ grade today when Leapfrog updated grades for fall 2020. This makes the fifth reporting cohort in a row that St. Elizabeth’s received this top grade. Other HSHS facilities receiving the ‘A’ rating include HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield and HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. To see St. Elizabeth’s full grade details and those of others in the region, and access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit hospitalsafetygrade.org and follow The Leapfrog Group on Twitter and Facebook.
triken consulting inc. helps 10 families in need this holiday season On Saturday, December 19, 2020, TRIKEN Consulting Inc.’s CEO/President (Dr. Thomas L. Trice) and the Vice President (Dr. William Kenny), partnered with community leader, Mayor Mark Jackson from Centreville, IL to identify 10 families that need assistance during the holiday season. TRIKEN Consulting Inc. will donate ten $100 gift cards to each of these families to use for whatever their current needs are. Dr. Trice and Dr. Kenny said while their company suffered significant losses over the course of this year, it was extremely important for them to find a way to give back to the communities in which they were born and raised. Dr. Trice, a native of East St. Louis/Centreville and Dr. Kenny, a native of Cahokia/Centreville both grew up with minimal financial resources and truly understand how difficult it can be for families to provide for their loved ones each and every day and especially during the holidays. Both Dr. Trice and Dr. Kenny credit the communities they were raised in for making them the people they are today. We recognize that this small contribution will not cover everything these families need for the holidays, but they hope it helps. Giving back is part of TRIKEN Consulting Inc.’s corporate social responsibility and this is just one of many ways they give back. TRIKEN Consulting Inc. has been a proud sponsor of the Belleville YMCA Partnership with Youth for the past 15 years as well as a Sponsor for Big Brothers/Big Sisters for more than 20 years. Dr. Trice and Dr. Kenny would like to give a special thanks to Mayor Mark Jackson for partnering with them to identify these families and supporting their company’s efforts. TRIKEN Consulting Inc. is nationally known for the company’s evidence-based training programs related to leadership, organizational change, implicit bias training, cultural competency and a number of other trainings designed to enhance an organization’s culture and performance. TRIKEN Consulting Inc. also has a Private Investigation section that conducts preemployment background investigations services for the private, public and government sector that includes polygraphs by a nationally certified and licensed polygraph examiner. For more information, please visit www.triken.net or find them on Facebook at “TRIKEN TRIKEN”. TRIKEN Consulting Inc. is located at 110 North High Street Ste #2 Belleville IL 62220.
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MEMBER UPDATES President and CEO of Hospital Sisters Health System Announces 2021 Retirement Plans Mary Starmann-Harrison, president and CEO of HSHS, has shared her plans to retire in the second half of 2021. Starmann-Harrison has led the system for almost 10 years and will assist in transitioning her successor prior to her retirement in 2021. Korn Ferry has been retained to begin a national search for her replacement. “Mary’s contributions to the HSHS ministry over the past decade have far exceeded the usual measures for success,” said Sister Jomary Trstensky, OSF, chair of Hospital Sisters Ministries. “In everything she undertook, she acted with passion and with a personal investment in the underlying HSHS mission. She maintained an absolute vigilance for the religious values of the organization even while she searched for new and contemporary ways of serving those entrusted to our care.” “During her tenure as HSHS president and CEO, Mary has overseen the growth of HSHS with a clear vision of establishing a high-quality and integrated model of care for the communities we serve,” said Bill Murray, chairperson of the HSHS Board of Directors. “Her authentic style of leadership and respect for those with whom she works have resulted in many new collaborative relationships, especially with our physician and nursing partners who care for our patients every day.” Starmann-Harrison was born and raised in the Chicago area. After she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Arizona State University, she began her career as a registered nurse in the emergency department. She subsequently received her Master’s in Health Service Administration from Arizona State University and began her career in healthcare leadership in 1978 as an administrative resident. She held several leadership roles at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona before becoming the CEO, a role she served in from 1988-1997. From there, Starmann-Harrison accepted a role with Tenet Healthcare as the CEO of physician services for the western region of the United States. Prior to accepting her current role with HSHS, she served as regional president and CEO of SSM Health Care in Wisconsin for 12 years. In 1988, Starmann-Harrison received Modern Healthcare’s Up and Comer Award and was a part of the leadership team at SSM to receive the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award in 2002— the first healthcare entity to receive this prestigious award. In 2013, she received the Wisconsin Hospital Association Distinguished Service Award (WHA). Starmann-Harrison is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), where she currently serves on the ACHE Board of Governors. She is a past chair of WHA and Illinois Hospital Association (IHA) and continues to serve on the IHA board. She previously served as a board member of the American Hospital Association. During Starmann-Harrison’s tenure as HSHS president and CEO, HSHS has grown to 15 hospitals in Illinois and Wisconsin, adding HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, Illinois, and HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital in Shelbyville, Illinois to the system. Also in Illinois, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, and HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, both relocated after the construction of new hospitals in Highland and O’Fallon. HSHS Medical Group and Prairie Cardiovascular experienced significant growth, and the Prevea physician partnership expanded and continues to grow. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve HSHS for the past decade,” said Starmann-Harrison. “As I reflect on my long career in healthcare, there have been so many learnings, especially in the most challenging years such as 2020. I am so grateful for the incredible colleagues I have worked with over the years. Our HSHS colleagues are mission-focused, dedicated and they take amazing care of our patients – which has been abundantly clear this last year. I will always remember the inspiration from St. Francis which has guided me for many years, ‘Start with doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.’” Under Starmann-Harrison’s leadership, HSHS also created numerous partnerships and affiliations to improve access to high-quality health care in the communities served. Some of those include Door County Medical Center, Decatur Ambulance Service, Springfield Clinic, Oakleaf Clinic and Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Mary was also a key leader in establishing health insurance products in Wisconsin and Illinois, including Prevea360 in Wisconsin and Live360 in Illinois, which offers community employers high-quality network providers at an affordable cost. The search for the next HSHS president and CEO will begin immediately. It is expected to take approximately six months to identify a successful candidate who will work closely with Starmann-Harrison prior to her retirement. Starmann-Harrison and her husband Greg plan to retire in Arizona. HSHS thanks Starmann-Harrison for her years of service to HSHS and congratulates her on this milestone.
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MEMBER UPDATES Chantay White-Williams and Belle Hamm earn SWIC Faculty Member of the Year Awards IMPACT Strategies, together with Cornerstone Development, Chouteau Avenue Partners, HOK Architects, and project supporters from the City of St. Louis recently celebrated the start of construction on the next generation of apartment living in Lafayette Square. This project is phase one of the redevelopment, led by Chouteau Avenue Partners, of a 12-acre industrial site at the southeast corner of Jefferson and Chouteau, referred to as “The Edge District”. 2200 Lasalle at Lafayette Square will be constructed on the south portion of the Praxair site, adding a new construction residential lease option in the Lafayette Square neighborhood, which has primarily experienced renovation of existing structures over the past 50 years. 2200 LaSalle will be a luxury apartment community that will provide modern apartment living in one of St. Louis’ most historic neighborhoods. Constructed just a few blocks north of Lafayette Park itself, 2200 LaSalle will be a five-story, 128-unit luxury apartment complex. IMPACT Strategies is providing construction services in support of the development efforts of this project. “Cornerstone is very excited to play a role in bringing another residential option to this unique, historic neighborhood. The chance to participate in the initial phase of this 12-acre redevelopment that will transform this northwest corner of Lafayette Square is a great pleasure,” says Sam Chimento, Cornerstone Development. 2200 LaSalle at Lafayette Park is a $25 Million project that will include a two-story parking structure with podium level amenities. The amenity deck level includes a private residential luxury bar, a club room, and a fitness area with a sliding glass wall system that opens to a large outdoor amenities deck. The outdoor space includes an array of recreational amenities including a turfed section for outdoor games, pavilion, fire pit, and a grilling station that sits adjacent to a lap pool with sunbathing areas. The development team is led by Cornerstone Realty and includes the architectural team from HOK. Construction is slated to be completed mid-2022. IMPACT Strategies recently completed another luxury apartment project, Altair at the Heights in Richmond Heights, MO and a has a lengthy multifamily portfolio including Enclave Student Housing, Enclave West Student Housing, Cottages at Cathedral Square along with numerous senior housing facilities.
Jane Louer Chosen for Top 20 Women in Construction Award The top 20 Women in Construction Awards inaugural class was announced by the St. Louis Construction and Review Magazine ( www.stlouiscnr.com) in its November-December 2020 issue. Among those honored was Jane Louer, President and CEO of Louer Facility Planning, Inc. located in Collinsville, IL. The panel of judges included eight women who are exemplary industry professionals in their own right. As community leaders and industry pioneers, each of the women receiving the award exemplifies excellence, a hard work ethic, dynamic leadership, creativity, vision and generosity of time and service to build and encourage future female leaders and help clear a pathway for more women to excel in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Awardees included leaders in general contracting, trades, architects, engineers and designers. Louer’s career began in 1975 and encompassed decades of working in the design/build sector, and culminating with starting her own design and office furniture dealership in 1996. With the company’s 25th anniversary coming up in 2021, Louer Facility Planning has grown to be the premier workspace environments expert, bringing the design/build concept to the process of creating workspaces that enhance productivity and collaboration and support safety in the workplace. Louer is highly supportive of all women working in the industry. Having entered the workforce when few women were in decision making positions in the construction field, she understands the frustration and difficulty in finding a path to being taken seriously. “I hope that the respect that I earned along the way has made it a little easier for each woman who has joined the construction industry since,” Louer says. “This is a challenging and exciting career, and I never hesitate to encourage construction, in all of its many forms, as a career path for both females and males. It is a creative endeavor and very rewarding.” The Chamber Connection Page 17
MEMBER UPDATES Belleville Public Library Partners with PCs for People, Providing Affordable Computers for Residents Belleville Public Library has partnered with PCs for People, a non-profit organization that refurbishes computers and distributes them into the community at little to no cost for qualifying families. As a partnering organization, the Belleville Public Library will serve as a location for residents to donate used equipment or pick-up refurbished computers through PCs for People. “This organization has established an office in the metro east and Belleville Public Library is partnering with them to help bridge the digital divide in our area,” said Director of Library Leander Spearman. “We’ve seen people lose internet and computer access as a result of the pandemic, so we’re happy to help with this project knowing many residents can now regain digital access.” Spearman said that families will apply for a computer, hotspot, or both directly to PCs for People. Once the family is approved for the equipment, they can come to the Belleville Public Library to pick-up the equipment. As part of the partnership, individuals or businesses wishing to donate computer equipment can bring their devices to the library to be restored and distributed as part of the program. PCs for People is also working with the Leadership Council of Southwestern Illinois to coordinate free, secure technology pickups directly with companies donating 15 or more devices. Interested organizations can contact recycle@pcsforpeople.org to schedule a pickup. “We are thrilled to be partnering with the Belleville Public Library and even more so proud to call Belleville home as we’ll soon be opening our PCs for People retail store to bridge the digital divide in the area,” said PCs for People Executive Director Jaison K.D. McCall, Ed.D. “In order to continue to distribute technology in the community, we rely on the support of the community in terms of technology donations. We are members of the community, who with help from other community members, can make tremendous impact.” Distribution at the Belleville Public Library will begin in January. PCs for People and the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois are also partnering with community organizations, such as the library, to host computer distribution events across the region. The Union United Methodist Church, 721 E. Main St, Belleville will host a computer distribution event Sat., Dec. 19 from 9 a.m. until noon. To apply, including for the Saturday event, visit tinyurl.com/pcsforpeopleIL or call 618-215-3787. PCs for People received a $1.5 million grant from the Illinois Covid-19 Response Fund to connect underserved residents with computers and broadband in their homes. This project includes establishing a warehouse and retail location in Belleville, set to open in early 2021. The location will also offer workforce training opportunities in the IT field, in partnership with the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis.
cooling concepts helps 50 belleville district #118 families this holiday season On December 17, Cooling Concepts teamed up with the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce to help 50 local families celebrate the holidays this year. Cooling Concepts donated funds to pay for groceries including a turkey, rolls, pumpkin pie, and many ingredients needed to make various side dishes. Each family also received a Target gift card to purchase gifts or other needed items. The Chamber staff picked up the items and filled the grocery bags. District #118 was then responsible for setting up anonymous families who would be able to receive the donations. Thank you Cooling Concepts for your thoughtfulness during these times.
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MEMBER UPDATES 2020 Drs. Salil K. and Vandana Gupta Family Endowment Excellence Award winners announced HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation and hospital leadership congratulate the 2020 recipients of the Drs. Salil K. and Vandana Gupta Family Endowment Excellence Awards. Kacey Frederking, RN, nurse manager of the Intensive Care Unit and Respiratory Therapy Services, and Amanda Schaefer, MSN, RN, lead clinical facilitator from the Women and Infants Center were selected to receive the award. The endowment and awards were established through the generosity of the Gupta family to annually recognize two St. Elizabeth’s Hospital colleagues who exhibit a clear commitment to the mission, vision and values of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. Award recipients were nominated by their peers and then selected through a blind review process by a committee. Frederking and Schaefer were selected because of their outstanding commitment to St. Elizabeth’s core values of Respect, Care, Competence, and Joy, as well as their notable support of the Franciscan mission of Hospital Sisters Health System. Schaefer works from the Women and Infants Center and has been at St. Elizabeth’s for a little over two years. Comments from her nomination note:
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s leadership congratulate the 2020 Drs. Salil K. and Vandana Gupta Family Endowment Excellence Award winners Amanda Schaefer and Kacey Frederking. Pictured from left to right: St. Elizabeth’s Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Regina Peterson, Frederking, Schaefer, Women and Infants Center Nurse Manager Deb Meidel and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Patti Fischer.
“Amanda has embraced her new role with positivity and competence. If a team member needs info or an answer, she finds it. Any time we need help, she is there – no matter which area. Amanda possesses all the Core Values and makes you want to be a better person. We are blessed to have such an awesome team member.” Frederking, Nurse Manager of the ICU, has worked at St. Elizabeth’s for 19 years and is from the management team. The nomination submission for Kacey noted how she is willing to go the extra mile to support our patients, families and colleagues. “Kacey is a kind, compassionate leader and shows respect to her colleagues and patients. She is dedicated to the Mission of HSHS. She has helps organize birthday celebrations for patients, celebrations of life for those who pass away in the department, as well as assist with organizing the honor walk for patients who selflessly donate their organs. It is also noted that she has shown exceptional leadership, especially during the pandemic – showing kindness and compassion to patients and colleagues while they are on the front lines of the disease.” Dr. Salil Gupta, who attended the award ceremony via Zoom, was on the medical staff at St. Elizabeth’s for over 20 years. He was instrumental in growing the neonatal/intermediate care nursery and protocols to elevate the care offered to premature babies delivered at the hospital. To honor the Guptas’ wishes, one colleague serving in a management position and a second colleague who specifically works in the Women and Infants Center are nominated and honored with this award annually. Hospital leadership congratulates both colleagues for their continued success in competently and compassionately serving the many patients, visitors, and colleagues who hold them in such high regard.
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MEMBER UPDATES Dave Birk Retires After 32 Years at Holland Construction Services David Birk, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Holland Construction, is retiring after 32 years with the company and 41 years of industry experience. Birk was one of the first employees and later an owner at the Swansea-based company, which he helped grow to become one of the top 15 contractors in the St. Louis area. But it was never about growth for Birk, it was about providing Holland clients with the best construction experience and providing employees with the opportunities and guidance to succeed as company and community leaders. Holland founder and CEO, Bruce Holland, said Birk played an instrumental part in the company’s success. “Dave has one of the best natural business minds of anyone I’ve ever met,” said Holland. “He has always been all about efficiency, creating better business practices and was responsible for building significant parts of Holland’s core business model. While being a very gifted business leader, he also was never selfish. He would say that he is retiring in order to allow others to move the company forward, and thankfully, he has prepared them well to fill his shoes.” In his positions of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Birk was responsible for the oversight of construction operations, safety, accounting, risk management and strategic planning for Holland. The new Vice President, Doug Weber, has been with Holland since 2007 working directly with Birk as a project manager and director of multifamily housing. Birk said he believes the company is positioned well for continued growth. “Bruce gave me the guidance to be a better man, a better leader and a community-minded person,” said Birk. “Likewise, he’s given the same opportunity to our President, Mike Marchal and the rest of our team. Now I’m retiring so I can step aside and allow those same opportunities to be shared with many other talented individuals we’ve assembled. They are ready to take the lead and I would be an obstacle to their growth if I stayed in my position. The progress that I’ve witnessed in those individuals over time is amazing. I am extremely confident that Mike and Doug will continue to lead the team and do great things for many more years.” Holland President Mike Marchal said a true testament to Birk’s character, is that Birk was originally meant to be president of the company, but later decided that Mike was better suited for that role. “Dave has always been a truly selfless leader who doesn’t care about getting the credit,” said Marchal. “Over his years here, he helped instill many of the processes and systems we have in place and how we do business on a daily basis. He has been a mentor and friend to me for 23 years, throughout my entire career.” Birk has also been active through the Southern Illinois Builders Association Education Committee, the Executive Board of the St. Louis Area Council Boy Scouts of America and the St. Louis Regional Business Counsel Mentor Program. Holland Construction Services is a full-service construction management, general contracting, and design/build firm based, guided by the principle of providing clients the best possible building experience on every project. Holland has been providing quality construction services throughout Illinois and Missouri since 1986, when it was founded by company CEO Bruce Holland. Holland offers pre-construction, construction and building information modeling services to multi-family, commercial, healthcare, education, recreation, municipal, and industrial clients. The St. Louis Business Journal ranks Holland as a “Best Places to Work” and one of the top 15 contractors in the St. Louis area. For more information, visit Holland’s website at www.hollandcs.com.
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MEMBER UPDATES SWIC Receives $1.2 Million Workforce Equity Grant for 2021 A $1.2 million Workforce Equity Initiative Grant from the Illinois Community College Board will enable Southwestern Illinois College to continue offering its one-year career training programs in East St. Louis. “We’re able to continue the incredible work we’ve been doing at the East St. Louis Higher Education Campus,” said SWIC Executive Director of Enrollment Development Bob Tebbe. “We look forward to expanding career pathway programs and helping students achieve their educational and career goals.” SWIC received a $1.4 million WEI grant in 2020 to develop employment training programs to assist minorities in underserved communities. Those programs include certificates in Welding, Nurse Assistant, Food Service, Forklift Training, and Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. This year, 274 students completed certificate programs at ESLHEC.
A SWIC Practical Nursing student at the East St. Louis Higher Education Campus practices her skills using a patient simulator.
Additional certificate programs for 2021 include Phlebotomy, Practical Nursing, and Help Desk. “The goal is to provide underserved residents of the East St. Louis area with vital job skills so they can earn a prevailing wage,” Tebbe said. The 2020 grant also allowed SWIC to purchase a food truck to teach a food service class and a mobile technical education trailer to teach precision machining in that community. To help students start their new careers, SWIC has earmarked funds from the 2021 grant to provide a stipend to students who complete a certificate program and secure employment. “Southwestern Illinois College is developing relationships with community programs and businesses to create a pathway for students once they complete the program to enter into employment,” said Programs Outreach Coordinator/ESLHEC Site Administrator Gary Cruise. “We are excited to receive the $1.2 million training grant and looking forward to SWIC being a part of changing lives.” The award to SWIC is part of an $18.7 million ICCB grant to 17 community colleges throughout the state that serve larger African American and other minority populations. While the first year of the initiative was impacted by the current health crisis, demand remained high with 1,840 Illinoisans enrolling in WEI programs in the spring of 2020. With the support of Illinois’ Legislative Black Caucus and House Deputy Majority Leader Jehan Gordon-Booth, funding from the WEI allows participating colleges to develop or enhance training and career pathway programs in primarily five high demand employment sectors - health care, manufacturing and construction, transportation, information technology, and emergency services. For the full WEI report visit: http://www.illinoiswei.org/. To find out how you can sign up for one of the WEI career training programs, contact Cruise at 618-874-6595 or leonard. cruise@swic.edu.
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