March 2016 Chamber Connection by The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce

MONTHLY NEWLETTER | MARCH 2016

November 2015

Join Us for the Third Annual Springboard to Success The Third Annual Springboard to Success, hosted by Sandberg, Phoenix and von Gontard, P.C., along with the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce and the O’FallonShiloh Chamber of Commerce will take place at the Regency Center in O’Fallon, IL, on May 4th. The forum was created to help empower women on their paths to success and has continued to grow in attendance and support over the last two years. Speakers at the forum bring knowledgeable and engaging perspectives to their audience. This year’s presentations/ presenters include: “Mask-ulinity: Revealing the Man p Melenie Broyles, Etiquette Saint Louis, at the Second Annual Springboard to Success Behind” by Richard Avdoian, Founder/CEO Midwest Business Institute, Inc.; “Internet Safety” by Police Chief Steve Johnson, Swansea Police Department; and “Role Reversal” by Lorraine Cavataio, Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard. Following these presentations, the day will conclude with a panel discussion on “Taking a Different Path,” that focuses on women who have taken on non-traditional roles throughout their careers. The Chamber and its event partners are very excited to be able to continue the Springboard to Success forum and want to thank, in advance, the sponsors and attendees that make this event possible. If you or your organization would like more information on how to participate, please contact Wendy at 618.233.2015 or wpfeil@bellevillechamber.org.

Belleville Ale Fest to be Held at 4204 Main Street Brewing Co. April 23rd The Fourth Annual Belleville Ale Fest will be Saturday, April 23rd at 4204 Main Street Brewing Co. on West Main Street in Belleville. Attendees have the opportunity to purchase one of three ticket levels: VIP Admission, General Admission, or Designated Driver ALE FEST Admission. VIP Admission ($50) is limited to 100 tickets, granting those individuals VIP Parking, access to Ale Fest one hour before public opening, access to special 4204 Main Street Brewing Co. beer BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS releases, 15 sampling tickets, a commemorative glass and other exclusives to be announced soon. General Admission ($25) allows entry into Ale Fest from 1-5 p.m. with 15 sampling tickets and a commemorative glass. The Designated Driver Admission ($10) allows entry into Ale Fest from 1-5 p.m. and grants and 2 tickets for soda or water. Attendees will be able to sample beers from local and national breweries, listen to musical entertainment from Rat Rod Kings and enjoy good beer in the company of other craft beer lovers. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased by visiting www.BellevilleAleFest.com.

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

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

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

CHAMBER STAFF John Lengerman, Executive Director jlengerman@bellevillechamber.org Wendy Pfeil, Membership Development Director wpfeil@bellevillechamber.org Beth Tucker, Office Manager btucker@bellevillechamber.org Landon Brooks, Marketing and Communications Manager lbrooks@bellevillechamber.org Cathleen Lindauer, Director, Belleville Tourism clindauer@bellevillechamber.org

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SPECIAL PARTNERS Platinum:

Memorial Hospital

Gold: Silver:

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

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Friends:

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

Alliance:

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

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

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Darrell Coons, Director, Belleville Main Street dcoons@belleville.net Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce 216 East A Street, Belleville,IL 62220 Phone: (618) 233-2015 Fax: (618) 233-2077 www.bellevillechamber.org

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January 2016

“Advancing Business. Supporting Community.”

Fill the Bus to Drive Away Hunger March 9 - April 5

Your business can be a part of the 9th Annual Drive Away Hunger service project to benefit food pantries in the Belleville area.The Belleville School’s 9th Annual Drive Away Hunger kicks off on Wednesday, March 9, but you can start collecting in your office today! As we come together as a community to help drive away hunger, keep in mind the impact a community has on one another. Every item makes a difference. Sign up your business today by calling The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce at 618.233.2015 or email info@bellevillechamber.org.

Upcoming Chamber Events

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If you’re interested in learning more about Chamber committees, please visit our website at www.BellevilleChamber.org or call (618) 233-2015.

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“Advancing Business. Supporting Community.”

Thank you

The businesses and organizations below renewed their investment with the Chamber in January... A.L. Rueter Apartment Rentals

G.L. Thomas

Apartment Community of Our Lady of the Snows

Gerold Moving & Warehousing

Availablility Inc.

Grand Rental Station

2016 Business After Hours March 3 Memorial Hospital April 7 Dieterich Bank

Belleville Animal Clinic

Holland Construction Services, Inc.

Belleville News-Democrat

Kings Point Sports Club

May 7 St. Paul’s Home & Apartments

Belleville Supply Company

Mary’s Hidden Treasures Resale Shop

June 2 Big Daddy’s 618

Blanquart Jewelers Inc Casper Stolle Quarry Co. Catholic & Community Credit Union Club Escapade Inc. Debra Morre, Director of Administration, St. Clair County EWR Associates, Inc. First Bank First Student, Inc FKG Oil, Inc

Memorial Hospital Moore & Simonin, P.C.

July 7 Hospice of Southern Illinois

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows

August 4 TBD

Neville, Richards & Wuller Papa Vito’s ROHO, Inc.

September 1 St. Paul’s United Church of Christ

Stifel

October 13 Four Fountains Convalescent Center

Terence G. Klingele, M.D. Ltd W.A. Schickendanz Agency, Inc

November 3 Commerce Bank

Stein Automotive

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The Chamber welcomes our members who joined in January 2016.

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“Advancing Business. Supporting Community.” On Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016, The Chamber’s Education Committee will host their Back2School Fun Fair at Belleville West High School from 5 - 7 p.m. Students from the Chamber Member schools and their families will be invited to attend. Families in attendance will receive valuable information from our business leaders while participating in activities that will allow them to leave with a backpack full of school supplies in preparation of the start of the new school year. The Education Committee hopes to provide up to1,000 backpacks for our school age children, but Sponsorships are essential to the success of this event. If you or your organization would like more information on becoming a Sponsor or Vendor, contact Beth Tucker at 618.233.2015 or btucker@bellevillechamber.org. The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce would like to extend its congratulations to Art on the Square and its many volunteers for being named, for the 5th time, the #1 Art Show in the Nation by Art Fair Source Book. Art on the Square’s commitment to bringing a fabulous weekend to Belleville each May is recognized and appreciated by the Chamber. So many visitors have discovered our great city because of volunteers’ efforts in producing this outstanding event that the Greater Belleville area looks forward to each year.

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St. Clair Country Club | Feb. 04 Our members had a lovely time during the February Business After Hours at St. Clair Country Club. The Club treated our members to a generous buffet and provided a scenic view from their beautiful banquet room.

p Skip Kernan, Ango Kernan Rentals and Sales, Mike Leopold, Huntleigh Securities

This Business After Hours was well attended, with nearly 100 people coming out to network and see what the St. Clair Country Club is all about with friends and business associates. A big thanks to our friends at The St. Clair Country Club for being such gracious hosts!

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p Helen Stram, Jessica Orelt and Erin Arras, Albert Orelt Allstate Agency

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Next Leadership Belleville Day is March 18 Business Day

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On February 19th, the 2015-2016 Leadership Belleville Class took part in Government Day, sponsored by The City of Belleville. The day began at City Hall with presentations by Mayor Mark Eckert and the Honorable Laura K. Grandy. Next, the class traveled to Peer 151 where they had lunch, provided by Sigman Heating & Air Conditioning, and participated in a mini-retreat. The day concluded with a social gathering at Tavern on Main, where they were treated to pizza and appetizers.

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February Issues & Eggs Joe Reagan, President & CEO of the St. Louis Regional Chamber of Commerce presents: Forward Through Ferguson: Accountabilities and Actions

Holland Construction Services sponsored an Issues and Eggs event at Fischer’s Restaurant in Belleville on February 24th. The guest speaker, Joe Reagan, President & CEO of the St. Louis Regional Chamber of Commerce, presented the calls to action issued by the Ferguson Commission in response to the tragedies that have occurred in Ferguson, Missouri in late 2014. The report, Forward Through Ferguson: Accountabilities and Actions, identifies over 40 “Calls to Action,” changes and best practices to put the St. Louis region on a stronger path going forward. The report can be found in its entirety online at forwardthroughferguson.org and is meant to serve as an engagement tool, wrapping each signature priority with related policy calls to action, national model examples, context and history, day-to-day implications, as well as other necessary tools and information. For more information visit: forwardthroughferguson.org

p John Lengerman, Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce, Stanley Franklin, NAACP, Joe Reagan, St. Louis Regional Chamber, Scott Schanuel, Holland Constructions Services, Linda Miller, Kunkel Commercial Group Inc., Edmond Brown, ELB Enterprises, Inc.

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Spotlight on Education Signal Hill School District, Harmony-Emge School District, Smithton School District & Belle Valley School District Team Up with Scott Air Force Base STEM Advisory Group to Bring Adventure Camps to Students this Summer Using funds received from the Scott Air force Base STEM Advisory Group, teachers and administrators from the Quad-Schools are planning action adventures for their students this summer. IMSA programs will be offered to all students throughout the region. The remaining camps are restricted to the Quad-School Group.

IMSA: BioSleuths (Grades 3-4) June 27-July 1, 2016

Survival of the fittest! Come explore how plants and insects survive in a world dominated by humans. Bring an observant eye and ear as we investigate unique interactions between living organisms. Dissect a grasshopper and flower, test how ants respond to stimuli, create an insect soundscape, and more! The hands-on explorations, inquiry-based activities, and modeling will leave students buzzing with excitement! Please note that this program is an updated version of Insectology from last summer. Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Daily Location: Information coming soon!

CS IMSA (Grades 5-6) July 11-15, 2016

Calling all forensic investigators!---We’ve come across a mystery and need your help to crack the case! As part of this program, participants will work in teams to gather evidence as they unravel the science and mathematics behind crime scene clues like finger and footprints, DNA, handwriting, voice identification, and more! At the end of the week, teams will analyze their evidence, make deductions and propose their theories to solve the mystery. Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Daily Location: Information coming soon!

IMSA: Vital Signs (Grades 7-8) July 25-29, 2016

Is there a doctor in the house? This program will give budding medical students a general understanding of human anatomy through hands-on explorations of the heart, blood, bones and muscles! Participants will also engage in a fun and challenging bioengineering project that will allow them to apply engineering principles and practices to the structure and function of the human body.. Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Daily Location: Information coming soon!

SAFB BMX CAMP:(Grade: Incoming 8th) June 6 – 10 & June 13 – 17

Over the course of five days, selected students will explore the exciting world of STEM science through the construction of a BMX bike. Upon completion, each team will be responsible for completing a series of science and math experiments using their newly constructed BMX bike. Top students from all four districts will be chosen to participate in this new adventure. Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Daily Location: Belle Valley School

SAFB ROBOTICS CAMP: (Grade: Incoming 5th & 6th ) July 25 – 28 9:00 – 12:00

Over the course of 4 ½ days, selected students from the Quad-Schools will explore the exciting world of STEM through construction, programming and operations of a Lego robot. The objective of the camp is to learn the basics of robotics via construction and comparison of different models. Students will learn how different designs/motors create different functions. Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Daily Location: Signal Hill School

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Over the course of 4 ½ days, selected students from the Quad-Schools will explore the exciting world of STEM through introduction to entry-level Lego Robotics. The objective of this camp is to learn the basics of robotics; how different designs create different functions. Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Daily Location: Belle Valley School

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Over the course of five days, selected students from the Quad-Schools will explore the exciting world of STEM by learning about the basics of flight. Everything from what makes a plane fly to how to fly a plane. Participants will take two trips during the camp. A day at Southwestern Illinois College will place you in the seat of a flight simulator. This experience will prepare you for an actual trip to an airport where you will have the opportunity to actually fly a plane (under the supervision of a flight instructor). Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Daily Location: Harmony-Emge School The Chamber Connection

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

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Networking Opportunities Upcoming Coffee Cup Connections March 8 | 8:15am Hosted by: Mueller Furniture 1004 E Main St | Belleville Don’t miss this opportunity to network and learn about other member businesses!

Upcoming Lunch & Learn March 24 | 11:45am Diversity in the Work Place Presented by: Jerril Jones of Racial Harmony New in 2016! Location: Crehan’s Irish Pub: 5500 N. Belt W. | Belleville Participants may bring their lunch or order from Crehan’s menu.

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Chamber Member Update Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC Acquires Central Illinois Tile Co. Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC is happy to announce its acquisition of Central Illinois Tile Co. (CIT), a Champaign, Illinois construction firm. With the acquisition of CIT, KEG Build will expand their work capabilities into underdrains and other related services. KEG Build currently provides contracting services that include cold milling, preformed pavement markings, patching, grading and drainage work. The CIT acquisition includes their existing facility, equipment, several of their employees, as well as existing contracts. The acquisition does not include the CIT name. KEG Build looks forward to providing these expanded services and carrying on the tradition of quality work in which CIT is known. p Geri E. Boyer, President of Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC and Bill Schlueter, Sr., Owner of Central Illinois Tile. Co.

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Chamber Chamber Member Member Update Update Oates Associates Receives ACEC Grand Award for Community Park The City of Wildwood, Missouri and Oates Associates, a civil and structural engineering / architectural design firm, recently received a Grand Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Missouri for the Community Park project. The ACEC competition recognizes firms for projects that demonstrate innovation, achievement and value. A Grand Award is given to one project in each entry category. The Wildwood Community Park, located off of State Route 100, west of State Route 109, is a recreation destination that balances natural features with park elements and provides play opportunities for children of all abilities. The all-inclusive playground encourages interaction between children of all ages and abilities. More than half of the play activities are accessible via wheelchair and all play structures have activities that are accessible to special needs children. From an ADA Snake Walk that leads to a 2.5-story Tower with musical elements, climbing nets and a pergola along the walkway, to a rotating net for climbing with ground level seating, to sensory elements - the playground truly provides play opportunities for all to enjoy. Another feature of the park is the Grove Pavilion, a large open air wood structure that was designed within the landscape and overlooks the playground and the woods. The pavilion holds large events and provides restroom facilities for all park users. Pendant lighting is suspended over picnic tables, which are adjacent to the barbeque pits. Dogs can play off-leash in the secure dog park, which is separated into sections based on the size of the dog. As with other areas of the park, the dog park was designed around specimen trees to provide a canopy of shade. Upcoming phases encompass an additional entrance road into the park via Pond Grover Loop Road, a trail, a pedestrian bridge, and a 12-acre meadow. For more information, visit www.oatesassociates.com or call 314.588.8381.

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Chamber Member Update Oates Associates Receives ACEC Special Achievement Award for Veterans Honor Parkway The City of Highland, Illinois and Oates Associates, a civil and structural engineering / architectural design firm, recently received a Special Achievement Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Illinois for the Veterans Honor Parkway project. The ACEC competition recognizes firms for projects that demonstrate innovation, achievement and value. A Special Achievement Award is given to projects worthy of special recognition for achieving engineering excellence. Veterans Honor Parkway provides a by-pass on the northeast side of Highland - connecting major routes and preventing traffic congestion. The route consists of a new roadway that includes a two-span bridge over the CSXT Railroad, a fully-actuated traffic signal at US Route 40, bike lanes, and a shared-use path. With Veterans Honor Parkway providing new access to undeveloped land, the City of Highland embarked on the creation of a new 13 acre community park - Dennis H. Rinderer Park. Features include an all-inclusive playground, exercise stations, a splash pad, a community garden, a dog park, pavilions and restroom facilities. But the 1.7 mile corridor is more than a connecting roadway. It is a tribute to Highland veterans who tragically lost their lives while serving their nation. Banners are suspended from light poles along the roadway and prominently display a photo of the veteran and vital information in honor of the veterans. Kiosks along the path and throughout the park feature a biography and image of each hero on a bronze plaque, including their Highland heritage, deployments, and accomplishments. Oates Associates worked with City officials and residents to develop and implement their vision and goals for the corridor. For more information, visit www.oatesassociates.com or call 618.345.2200.

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Chamber Member Update Associated Bank Marks Grand Reopening of Missouri Ave. Branch Jackie Joyner-Kersee is special guest Associated Bank celebrated its continuing commitment to the East St. Louis community with an event marking the completion of a major remodeling of its 326 Missouri Ave. branch on February 18th. Investment in the branch is estimated at $750,000. Phil Hickman, president of Associated Bank’s Southern Illinois Community Market, hosted the event. “We were delighted to have been joined by Jackie Joyner-Kersee, several important local officials and other guests to hail the completion of this project,” Hickman said. “Our refurbished branch will serve to improve the banking experience for our customers and at the same time enhance our continuing role as a lender in supporting future East St. Louis development.” During a brief program, Hickman presented JoynerKersee with a $5,000 contribution from Associated to support her local foundation’s after-school program p Pictured from left to right – Municipal Solutions, Consulting and for children. Contracting CEO Robert Betts, President of the St. Clair County NAACP Stanley Franklin, Judge Milton Worton, Associated East St. Louis Bank

Other attendees included Superintendent of East Manager Loretta Holmes, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Associated Southern St. Louis Schools Arthur Culver, President of the St. Illinois Community Market President Phillip Hickman, and City Manager Clair County NAACP Stanley Franklin, 20th Circuit of East St. Louis Alvin Parks Court Judge Milton Wharton, Executive Director of the Belleville, Illinois Chamber of Commerce John Lengerman, and Executive Assistant to the Mayor of East St. Louis, Diedre Powell. Branch Manager Loretta Holmes introduced her branch team and shared their collective excitement over the project. “Our team has been thrilled watching the transformation of our 6,000- square-foot building into a modern and efficient operation with a welcoming environment for our customers,” Holmes said. The renovation included new flooring and lighting, modern teller lines, accessible offices for special consumer and commercial banking activities, WIFI allowing staff to help customers become familiar with digital banking channels and numerous other upgrades. The refurbished branch includes a new Community Room which can be reserved by local not-for-profit organizations for their meetings. The bank was built in 1958 by then-owner State Savings and Loan. It later became part of First Financial Corporation which merged into Associated Bank in 1997.

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February Ribbon Cuttings Allstate Insurance - Albert Orelt 1030 Carlyle Ave, Belleville, IL 62221 Phone:(618) 215-6058 Allstate Insurance Agent, Albert Orelt, held a ribbon cutting for his new location on Feb. 8th. Al enjoys being a part of the community, and building relationships is what he considers one of the best parts of his job. For product disclosures and other information visit his website: agents.allstate.com/albert-orelt-belleville-il.html

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Rescue Flight 211 S 3rd St, Belleville, IL 62220 Phone:(618) 234-2120 HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital held a Ribbon Cutting for their new Rescue Flight Helicopter on Feb. 11th. The new helicopter will cut patient transfer times by as much as 11 minutes. Patients needing specialized care will no longer have to wait for a helicopter to commute from St. Louis. The minutes saved with the new service provides opportunities to save lives. For more information about HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital visit: www.steliz.org

Associated Bank 326 Missouri Ave, East St Louis, IL 62201 Phone:(618) 875-5300 Associated Bank celebrated its continuing commitment to the East St. Louis community with an event marking the completion of a major remodeling of its 326 Missouri Ave. branch of February 18th. The bank was built in 1958 by then-owner State Savings and Loan. It later became part of First Financial Corporation which merged into Associated Bank in 1997. For more information about Associated Bank visit: www.associatedbank.com

Celebrating a new business opening, anniversary or remodel? Celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting. Contact Wendy Pfeil, Membership Director, for more information. Email wpfeil@bellevillechamber.org or call the Chamber Office at 618.233.2015 The Chamber Connection

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What’s Happening in March Tuesday, March 1 Running Start Homeschool Informational Meeting Southwestern Illinois College 618.235.2700 ext 5490 Thursday, March 3 Sip N’ Shop! The Weingarten 618.257.9463 Friday, March 4 – Sunday, March 6 RV & Camper Show Belle-Clair Fairgrounds 318.233.0052 Friday & Saturday March 5 & 6 Wine & Food Festival Eckert’s Inc. 618.233.0513 Friday, March 4 Free Meal Friday Greenmount Road Church of Christ 618.234.5247 Saturday, March 5 Style Show & Luncheon Optimist Club of Belleville 618.726.7847 Athletic Booster Club Trivia Night & Silent Auction Belleville East High School 618.222.3770 Sunday, March 6 Young at Heart Concert Belleville Philharmonic 618.235.5600

Wednesday, March 9 Wine Down Wednesday The Weingarten 618.257.9463

Lunch & Learn Cooking Class Let’s Get Cheesy! Eckert’s Inc. 618.233.0513

Saturday & Sunday, March 12 & 13 Gun & Knife Show Belle-Clair Fairgrounds 618.233.0052

Thursday, March 17 Diva Night Belleville Main Street 618.257.7022

Breakfast with the Bunny & Easter Egg-citement Eckert’s, Inc. 618.233.0513 Saturday, March 12 St. Patrick’s Day 5k Run/Walk bellevillemainstreet.net St. Patrick’s Day Block Party Belleville Main Street 618.257.7022 Belleville Historical Society’s Annual Trivia Night St. Luke’s Parish Center 618.406.0488 International Youth Silent Film Festival Lincoln Theatre 618.233.0018 Wednesday, March 16 La Misericordia de Dios Vista en la Pasión de Cristo National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows 618-394-6440

Friday, March 18 Adult Easter Egg Hunt! The Weingarten 618.257.9463 Saturday & Sunday, March 19 & 20 Flea Market Belle-Clair Fairgrounds 618.233.0052 Breakfast with the Bunny & Easter Egg-citement Eckert’s, Inc. 618.233.0513 Friday, March 25 Outdoor Way of the Cross National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows 618-394-6440 Friday & Saturday, March 25 & 26 Forever Vintage Market Belle-Clair Fairgrounds 618.233.0052 Sunday, March 27 Easter Sunday Masses National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows 618-394-6440

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