March 2015
Annual Dinner & Silent Auction Recognizes Chamber Members and Community The Chamber celebrated another year of success with our Annual Dinner & Silent Auction honoring the recipients of the Chamber’s 2014 Business Excellence Awards, Leadership Belleville Alumni Award, Ambassador of the Year Award and the newly added Citizen of the Year Award at Fischer’s Restaurant on Thursday, January 29. The event was well attended with more than 370 Chamber members.
The evening included beer sampling compliments of Presenting Sponsor, Grey Eagle Distributors, a silent auction with more than 70 items generously donated by members, and dinner and program honoring the award recipients. Tracy McCollum, 2015 Chamber Board President, had the honor of handing out and recognizing two businesses and three individuals for their achievements in various forms. The two businesses taking home the 2014 Business Excellence Award were, BARBERVoss Home Care and Mueller Furniture. Cari Frick, MetroLock Security, was the recipient of the 2014 Ambassador of the Year Award and Lisa Phillipson, Hospice of Southern Illinois, was honored as the 2014 Leadership Belleville Alumni of the Year . The final award of the night was the newly added Citizen of the Year Award. This award was created by the Chamber Board to recognize those in the Greater Belleville community who help make the community a better place. This year, the award went to a very deserving individual, Carol Bartle, for her continued contributions to Belleville, especially for her service as a volunteer on the Belleville 200 Executive Committee.
Check Out What’s Inside! Welcome New Members Leadership Belleville Business After Hours Spotlight on Education Ribbon Cuttings Welcome New Board Members Upcoming Events
Congratulations to all of the award winners. The Chamber extends a special thanks to the Presenting Sponsor, all of the Event Sponsors, Table Sponsors, auction item donators, award nominators and nominees, and attendees for making our Annual Dinner & Silent Auction a success. The Chamber looks forward to a successful 2015.
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1. Tracy McCollum, Dona Barber, Marsha Voss, 2014 Business Excellence Award - BARBERVoss Home Care 2. Tracy McCollum, Lynwood Mueller, Mark Mueller, 2014 Business Excellence Award - Mueller Furniture 3. Tracy McCollum & Cari Frick, Ambassador of the Year 4. Tracy McCollum & Lisa Phillipson, 2014 Leadership Belleville Alumni of the Year 5. Tracy McCollum & Carol Bartle, 2014 Citizen of the Year The Chamber Connection
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
SPECIAL PARTNERS
Tracy McCollum, President Standard Rule Promotions
Platinum:
City of Belleville Memorial Hospital
Bob Mueller, President Elect TheBANK of Edwardsville
Gold:
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Silver:
Illinois American Water Company
Bronze:
Ameren AT&T Belleville News-Democrat Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.
Friends:
American Red Cross Associated Bank Auffenberg Belleville Commerce Bank Eckert’s Country Store and Farms Genco Construction Company Gonzalez Companies, LLC Grey Eagle Distributors Korte & Luitjohan Minton Outdoor Services Regions Bank Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard Scott Credit Union Sikorski Signs Southwestern Illinois College TerraSourceGlobal TheBANK of Edwardsville The ROHO Group U.S. Bank Waste Management
Alliance:
Abbott EMS Allsup, Inc Apartment Community of Our Lady of the Snows Bank of Belleville BMO Harris Bank BOS Metro East Banking Center Casino Queen Century Brass Works Chelar Tool and Die CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP Ehret Inc. Empire Comfort Systems FCB Bank First Bank Fischer’s Restaurant FKG Oil Company Four Fountains Convalescent Center Hilton Garden Inn & Regency Conference Center Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP Holland Construction Services International Paper Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. Memorial & St. Elizabeth’s Cancer Treatment Center McKendree University National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows North Bay Produce NovaChrome Prairie State Energy Campus Print Master Sam’s Club Schmitt Chevrolet Secure Data Technologies, Inc. Strano & Associates The Home Depot UMB Bank United Parcel Service Volkert, Inc. Walmart Willowcreek Rehab & Nursing Center Windoor Company Wirtz Beverage Group
Kevin Richter, 1st Vice President Mathis, Marifian & Richter, LTD Dr. Jeff Dosier, Treasurer Belleville Township High School District #201 Andy Bridgeman, Immediate Past President Bridgeman Insurance Agency
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jared G. Beard, YMCA of Southwest Illinois Dr. Jerry Bladdick, Lindenwood University-Belleville Geri Boyer, Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC Lorraine Cavataio, Sandberg, Phoenix & von Gontard Keith Cook, Regions Bank Mayor Mark Eckert, City of Belleville Chris Eckert, Eckert’s, Inc. Dr. Mark Eichenlaub, Southwestern Illinois College Grant Evitts, Illinois American Water Harlan “Skip” Ferry, Commerce Bank Scott Givens, Scott Givens LLC Kurt Graebe, The ROHO Group Pat Hill, Allsup, Inc. Natalie Jablonski, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Jerril Jones, Center for Racial Harmony Matt Klosterman, Belleville Public School District #118 Mary C. Lamie, EFK Moen, LLC Mike McManus, Memorial Hospital Kevin Pesko, Bank of Belleville John Reichert, In-Focus Marketing Jay Tebbe, Belleville News-Democrat Joseph Weissert, Ameren Illinois Roger Wigginton, Don Rodgers, Ltd.
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Chairman Mark Kern, St. Clair County Christine Spargur, Scott Air Force Base
CHAMBER STAFF John Lengerman, Executive Director jlengerman@bellevillechamber.org Wendy Pfeil, Membership Development Director wpfeil@bellevillechamber.org
Beth Tucker, Office Manager btucker@bellevillechamber.org Abigail Rolland, Marketing & Communications Manager aernst@bellevillechamber.org
Cathleen Lindauer, Director, Belleville Tourism clindauer@bellevillechamber.org Darrell Coons, Director, Belleville Main Street dcoons@belleville.net Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce 216 East A Street, Belleville,IL 62220 Phone: (618) 233-2015 Fax: (618) 233-2077 www.bellevillechamber.org
2014 Advertising Rates Business Card: $25 per mo. (3.5 x 2.3) 1/4 Page: $50 per mo. (3.5 x 4.8) 1/2 Page: $100 per mo. (7.3 x 4.8) Full Page: $200 per mo. (7.3 x 9.8) Newsletter Insert: $100 (8.5 x 11)
AMBASSADORS Shirley Bertelsmann, Retired Member Rebecca Boyer, Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC Justin Chapman, TheBANK of Edwardsville Terri Dambacher, CompuType IT Solutions Olive DeRousse, Retired Member Bob Dintelmann, Landscape Consultant RoseMarie Fitzgerald, Retired Member Mary Jo Foerste, Retired Member Cari Frick, Metro Lock and Security, Inc. Mona Friederich, Bank of Belleville Sharon Goff, Self-Employed Patty Gregory, Art on the Square Martha Halloway, St. Paul’s Home & Retirement Apartments Dean Hardt, The City of Belleville Dennis F. Korte, Sr., Belleville Township Supervisor Joyce Laux, Belleville Township Tracy McCollum, Standard Rule Promotions Mark Mueller, Mueller Furniture Al Orelt, Warmer Witter Kreisler Gregov & Associates Lisa Phillipson, Hospice of Southern Illinois Joy Prigge, First National Bank of Dieterich Charla Rebbe, Sharpline Marketing, LLC Mary Reuter, Lindenwood University Leslie Schmidt, Abbott EMS Loretta Stammer, Retired Member Anne Thomure, Memorial Hospital Jack Weck, Retired Member Sheri Welch, Independent Insurance Agent Susan Wobbe, Altzheimer’s Association John Wunderlich, Belleville News-Democrat Sharon Zika, Scott Credit Union
2015 Business After Hours March 5
Illinois American Water
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Memorial Hospital May 7 Eckert’s Inc.
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Grey Eagle Distributors
2015 Coffee Cup Connections March 10 My Scratch Offs April 14 Wisper ISP May 12 Schaefer Autobody Centers June 9 Commercial Energy Consultants Ads and inserts must be received by the 15th of the month. If submitting an insert, 300 copies will also be needed for the mailing. Paper weight cannot exceed 24lb. Limited to space availability. Please email Abigail Ernst, aernst@ bellevillechamber.org or call (618) 233-2015 to reserve space. The Chamber Connection 2
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Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors Cheryl Vespa Contact: Cheryl Vespa 1928 Lebanon Avenue Belleville, IL 62221 (618) 570-0240 www.brownrealtor/cherylvespa
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to our members who Mariachis Mexican Restaurant & Cantina renewed their investment with Mid-America Imaging The Chamber in January.. Moore, Renner & Simonin, P.C. Ambassador Travel & Cruises Ameri-Can
Terra Source Global Thomas J Feder, DDS Tom Vernier
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows Tree Hut Pre-School & Childcare
Apartment Community of Our Lady of the Snows Availability Inc. Barber Murphy Group Bel-Air Bowl Belleville News-Democrat Belleville School District 118 Belleville Supply Company
Pyramid Electrical Contractors
Tribout Distributors
Regions Bank
Vandalia Bus Lines
Rice, Sullivan & Company, Ltd
Vantage Home of IL
ROHO Group
Visiting Angels
Scott Credit Union
W.A. Schickedanz Agency, Inc.
St. Clair Regional Office of Education
Wisper ISP
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Yaekel & Associates
Blanquart’s Jewelers BMO Harris Bank Catholic & Community Credit Union Century Brass Works, Inc. Chelar Tool & Die Commerce Bank Da-Com Corp. DeVan Automotive Services Egyptian Stationers & Egyptian Business Furniture Grand Rental Station International Paper Jefferson’s Restaurant
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Leadership Belleville
Education Day & Social Hour
The 2014-2015 Leadership Belleville Class expanded their knowledge on the area’s education system through a day dedicated to education. The day included a panel discussion focused on current issues affecting education. The panel members included: Georgia Costello, President, Southwestern Illinois College; Jerry Bladdick, President, Lindenwood University; Jeff Dosier, Superintendent, Belleville High School District 201; Matt Klosterman, Superintendent, Belleville Grade School District 118; Greg Leib, Asst. Principal, Althoff Catholic High School; Phillip Paeltz, Headmaster, Governor French Academy; Susan Sarfaty, Regional Superintendent, St. Clair County Regional Office of Education. The day continued with lunch at Jefferson Elementary School and a presentation on Community Involvement in the Schools by Al Wunderlich, Exec. Director, Franklin Neighborhood Community Association. The day ended with a tour of Belleville Township High School West and a panel discussion with students focusing on Education and Leadership. The Leadership Belleville Committee members and current students were invited to Tavern on Main for a Leadership Belleville Social Hour. Thank you Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville West Township High School and Jefferson Grade School for hosting and contributing to our class’s leadership success.
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Prairie Heart Institute of Illinois at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is committed to providing you access to the highest level of heart care. Our heart experts are recognized across the nation for their skill and expertise which is available right here in our community. Ask your physician about the Doctors of Prairie. Life-changing. And local.
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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.
Liberty Tax Service 6011 West Main Street Belleville, IL 62223 618.622.0829
The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce joined new member, Liberty Tax Service, for a ribbon cutting on Thursday, January 29. This Liberty Tax Service franchise is owned by Anh Le, CPA. Liberty Tax Service provides tax return services for personal and business accounts.
Welcome New Board Members
The Chamber welcomes two new members to their Board of Directors, Jerril Jones, Center for Racial Harmony, and Mike McManus, Memorial Hospital. We look forward to seeing the various expertise you have to contribute to our 28 member Board of Directors. Jones is currently the McManus is the Chief Operating Executive Board President Officer at Memorial Hospital. He joined of the Center for Racial Memorial in 2012 after serving in the Harmony. He is originally from same capacity for Touchette Regional McGehee, Arkansas and is an Hospital. alumnus of the University of A graduate of University of Missouri Arkansas Pine Bluff. – Columbia, McManus is a Fellow in He retired from the U.S. Air the American College of Healthcare Force as a Senior Master Executives and is active on the Gibault Sergeant in 1984 and began School Board and with his church. Mike McManus Jerril Jones work as a Logistics Engineer McManus and his wife, Sue – a nurse for McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis, Missouri. Following at Memorial – reside in Waterloo. The the merger of McDonnell Douglas with the Boeing couple has three daughters. Aerospace Corporation, he continued work as a business analyst until his retirement in 2005. During his careers both in the Air Force and at Boeing, he served on various diversity panels addressing discrimination in its many forms. He has been president of the board at the Center for Racial Harmony since 2010 and has been an active volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters since 1971. He is married to Paula Jones, a founding member of the Center for Racial Harmony. His two sons are both graduates of Belleville Public schools and Illinois Universities. He enjoys golf and alpine skiing during his leisure. As a member of the Board of Directors of the Belleville Chamber of Commerce, he intends to be an advocate for “Racial Harmony,” both as an organization and as a principle by which we live.
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at Belleville Township High School West Belleville Township High School West opened their doors, on Thursday, February 5, as the location for February’s Business After Hours hosted by the Chamber’s Education Committee. The evening was alive with live music from Belleville West’s Jazz Band led by Band Director, Dr. Tom Birkner. Attendees were invited to sample an assortment of delicious mini cupcakes baked by Belleville Township High School East students under instruction of Consumer Science Teacher, Natalie Czyz. The decadent cupcakes came in one of the following flavors: s’more, salted caramel, white wedding, white raspberry, chocolate and birthday cake. Chamber Members had the opportunity to learn more about the many learning institutions in the Greater Belleville area by visiting tables set up around the room with education representatives. The schools represented included: Belleville Township District 201, Belleville District 118, Signal Hill District 181, Illinois Math and Science Academy, Southwestern Illinois College, Catholic Schools/ Notre Dame Academy, Harmony Emge School District 175, Whiteside School District 175, Belle Valley School District 119.
Two of the six flavors of cupcakes baked by Belleville East Students.
The Education Committee will be hosting the 6th Annual BackPACK to School Day this year on Tuesday, July 28. Keep an eye out for more information and opportunities. You can learn more about the Chamber’s Education Committee by calling the Chamber at 618.233.2015 or talking with one of the many committee members.
Dorothy Meyer talks with Lisa Frazier , SWIC.
Belleville High School West’s Jazz Band led by Dr. Tom Birkner.
SWIC’s Life Classes decorated boxes for the Belleville School’s Drive Away Hunger food drive this spring. Businesses can get involved by contacting The Chamber, 618.233.2015.
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Greensfelder is pleased to announce the addition of Kurt Schroeder to our Belleville office. Kurt provides real estate, corporate and trusts & estates counsel to clients. His 30 years of real estate experience includes sales and acquisitions, tax deferred exchanges, leasing, real estate development, tax increment financing, zoning and land use, eminent domain, mineral rights and real estate litigation.
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Monthly Coffee Cup Connections
Join us for the next Coffee Cup Connections sponsored by
My Scratch Offs Tuesday, March 10
Next Lunch & Learn.. Disaster Preparedness for Businesses
Presented By: J.P. Penet: Assistant Fire Chief, Belleville Fire Department
8:15 - 9:15 a.m.
Coffee Cup Connections will be held at: The Abbey 5801 West Main Street Belleville, IL 62226 8:15 a.m. - Networking 8:30 a.m. - Roundtable introductions, a short presentation, followed by additional networking. If you plan to attend, please RSVP online at www.bellevillechamber.org through the Chamber Calendar or call the Chamber at (618) 233-2015. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn more about one of your fellow Chamber members.
Thursday, March 26 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce 216 East ‘A’ Street Belleville, IL 62220
All Lunch & Learn seminars are FREE and open to all representatives of Chamber member businesses. Please bring your own lunch. An RSVP is required as the classroom has a maximum capacity of participants. To RSVP call 618-233-2015 or RSVP online at www.bellevillechamber.org and go the Chamber calendar.
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In May 1958, Memorial Hospital opened its doors to the Belleville community with a plan to become the area’s healthcare leader. And our commitment to Belleville and this region remains deeply rooted.
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With the hospital as a strong foundation, we’ve continued to evolve by adding cutting-edge technology and top-notch physicians. From the Memorial Care Center, Memorial Medical Group and The Orthopedic and Neurosciences Center, our network is connected to provide the patients we serve with seamless, high-quality care in all of our communities.
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In 2016, we look forward to opening Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, a state-of-the-art facility that will more than satisfy the healthcare needs of the communities we serve as well as provide easier access to our patients to the north and east. This is just one of many stages of growth for The Memorial Network as we look to the future of healthcare.
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Signal Hill District 181 In the Fall of 2011, Signal Hill School went through a Health/Life Safety ten year survey with their architect firm, EWR Associates, Inc. After the results of the survey, the Board of Education and Superintendent met many hours and made plans for a long-term solution to the school. Many improvements and repairs were made, including new Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) in the community center and cafeteria during the Fall of 2012. This began a two-phase process of a major renovation process of the 1954 building. In July, 2013, the Board of Education was able to sell Health/Life Safety bonds to fund all the improvement projects while still lowering the tax rates of residents. During the Summer of 2014 most of the renovations took place including asbestos abatement, new HVAC, new tile floors, new ceilings, new lighting, painting, new entry doors to office, and new camera system. The entire project will be finished the summer of 2015 with the completion of the asbestos abatement and new tile in the cafeteria. The staff, administration and Board of Education are extremely proud of the improvements and hope you have all had a chance to visit and enjoy.
Signal Hill Celebrates 50 Years of Musicals! This year marks the 50th anniversary for musicals at Signal Hill School. Ironically, it’s the 50th anniversary for Mary Poppins and Signal Hill eighth graders will be performing the musical for the first time. The musical is part of the curriculum and required for eighth graders. It is an important and very supported tradition at SHS. Signal Hill Education Foundation is hosting a Play Preview Party April 25th at The Abbey at 6:00 where students will perform bits of the musical. Mary Poppins will be performed at Signal Hill on May 7th and 8th. Come celebrate 50 years of tradition at Signal Hill!! Contact the office at 397-0325 for information about the Preview Party or the performance of Mary Poppins.
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TheBANK OF EDWARDSVILLE ANNOUNCES EMPLOYEE PROMOTIONS
TheBANK of Edwardsville President and CEO Thomas Holloway announced the promotion of four employees following a recent Board of Directors meeting. Justin Chapman has been promoted to Assistant Vice President/Commercial Banking. Chapman began his career with TheBANK as a Bank Services Consultant in 2008. He was promoted to Assistant Commercial Lender in TheBANK’s Commercial Banking Group in January, 2012, and most recently as a Commercial Banking Officer. Chapman lives in Swansea. Justin Chapman
Lauren Smith has been promoted to Assistant Vice President/Commercial Banking. Smith began her career with TheBANK as a part-time Relief Teller in 2007. In 2009, she was promoted to Bank Services Consultant and then promoted again in 2011 to Assistant Commercial Lender. She served as a Commercial Lender in TheBANK’s Commercial Banking Group, and most recently as a Commercial Banking Officer. Smith lives in Glen Carbon with her husband, Mark, and their daughter.
Lauren Smith
Kyle David has been promoted to Assistant Vice President/Commercial Banking. David began his career with TheBANK as a Teller in 2007 and was quickly promoted to Bank Services Consultant. In 2011, he was promoted to Assistant Commercial Lender in TheBANK’s Commercial Banking Group, and most recently as a Commercial Banking Officer. David lives in Holiday Shores with his wife, Adrienne, and their four children.
Kyle David
Adam Saltsgaver has been promoted to Assistant Vice President/Commercial Banking. Saltsgaver began his career with TheBANK as a Bank Services Consultant in 2009 and most recently served as Commercial Banking Officer. Saltsgaver lives in Granite City with his wife, Erica, and their daughter.
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EYE ON DESIGN CELEBRATES 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY - ANNOUNCES YEAR LONG CELEBRATION WITH DONATION TO ART ON THE SQUARE ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM
Eye on Design Drapery, Shutters and Blinds is proud to announce it is commemorating its10-year anniversary in 2015 by announcing a year long celebration that will donate $10 of every sale in 2015 to the Art on the Square Artists in Residence Program. “For the last 10 years, Eye on Design has had the privilege of creating one of a kind custom window treatments for thousands of homes and businesses,” said Jennaver Brown, co-owner. “We are so glad to share our celebration by helping young people in our area learn from professional artists how to create their own work of art.” Artists in Residence is a community outreach program sponsored by the Art on the Square Show. Each year, Artists visit local schools during the week preceding the show to spend the day demonstrating their particular medium and often working with the students to create art. “At Eye on Design, our job is to create beautiful and functional window dressings to enhance the lives of our clients,” said Brown. “We hope that our partnership with the Artists in Residence Program will help foster creativity in students and help spark a life long interest in art and design by bringing art to the classrooms that do not have a regular curriculum.” Jennaver and her husband Gordon Brown, who heads the installation department, started Eye on Design in 2005 with a mission to create custom options for their clients to help meet specific goals for energy efficiency, light control, ultra violet protection, privacy and design. Headquartered in downtown Belleville, Eye on Design has grown to become the region’s largest, most comprehensive Window Design Gallery showcasing the premier collection of Hunter Douglas window fashions and custom drapery which are handcrafted onsite in its own drapery fabrication shop. Their dedication for providing innovative solutions has earned them a top reputation in the industry that now boasts a strong local base of clients, but also national accounts in the hotel and insurance industry. “From our first window treatment at a home on the West end of Belleville to now covering tens of thousands of windows at corporate headquarters all across America, we have been truly fortunate,” said Brown. “We feel it is only right that we continue to give back as we continue to grow.” In addition to supporting the arts, Eye on Design has been dedicated to keeping the environment beautiful as well. Since 2005, it has recycled or re-purposed and estimated 10,000 pounds of old window treatments through its Project RENEW window treatment recycling program. Special events are being planned throughout the year. For more details, check the Eye on Design Website at www.eod4u.com or Facebook page.
MATHIS, MARIFIAN & RICHTER, LTD. ADDS AWARD-WINNING ASSOCIATE TO ITS STAFF
Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. (MM&R) announced Rebecca K. Wohltman has joined the law firm as an associate. Wohltman started the position on Jan. 5, 2015 and plans to focus her practice in transactional work. Wohltman graduated in May 2012 from St. Louis University School of Law in the top 13% of her class, where she received academic awards for highest grades in both Criminal Law and Banking Regulation. She was admitted to the Missouri Bar in September of 2012. Prior to her employment at MM&R, Wohltman worked in the Missouri Attorney General’s office as Assistant Attorney General in the Financial Services Division. There, she received an AGO “Best Brief” award for her appellant/cross respondent’s brief in Cooling v. State of Missouri, Family Support Division, an appellate review of a request for attorney’s fees. She also prosecuted and obtained judgments of more than $50,000 against employers who failed to comply with income withholding orders, and served as first-chair in several trials, including prosecuting non-compliant employers, dissolutions, and defending agency actions.
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Chamber Member Update DR. GEORGIA COSTELLO TO RECEIVE BSA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Lewis & Clark Council, Boy Scouts of America, is proud to announce SWIC President Dr. Georgia Costello as the recipient of the 2015 Boy Scouts of America, Lifetime Achievement Award. Join us on March 5, 2015 as we honor the contributions and achievements of Dr. Costello at what will be considered the event of the year in the Metro-East! Funds raised from this event will provide unique program opportunities for more than 6,000 economically disadvantaged youth that the Lewis & Clark Council serves each year in communities like Alton, Cahokia, East St. Louis, Madison and Venice. The Lewis & Clark Council invests greatly in these communities by offering transformational programs with a paid program aide staff, professional support, and weekly Learning for Life character education programs. Help us celebrate the contributions of Dr. Costello, also a Honorary Lifetime Girl Scout, to our community and thank her the best way we know how. The event will be held at the Four Points by Sheraton in Fairview Heights starting with a reception at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. For more information, please contact the Lewis & Clark Council, Boy Scouts of America at 618-234-9111 or email Travis Briner at Travis.Briner@Scouting.org or one of our volunteer committee members: Tom Holloway, Chairman; Alan Dunstan; Mayor Mark Eckert; Patty Gregory; Garrett Hoerner; Bruce Holland; Mike Leopold; Roger Lowery; Frank Miles; Mike Riley; Richard Sauget.
MATHIS, MARIFIAN & RICHTER, LTD. NAMES SANDRA J. TATOIAN AS SHAREHOLDER
The law firm of Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. (MM&R) announced Sandra J. Tatoian has been named a shareholder effective Jan. 1, 2015. Tatoian joined MM&R as an associate in 2011 following a merger with Coffey & McCracken, where she had practiced since 2002. Tatoian practices civil litigation, real estate law and commercial litigation. She has a background in providing legal counsel for a myriad of issues including foreclosures, mechanics liens, adult guardianships, real estate law, creditors' rights, civil litigation, and probate litigation. She is licensed in Illinois and Missouri and is admitted to practice before the Illinois and Missouri state courts, as well as the United States District Courts for both the Southern and Central Districts of Illinois. Tatoian is a member of the Missouri Bar Association and the Madison County and Illinois State Bar Associations. She regularly serves as arbitrator for the Madison County Mandatory Arbitration program. As an active member of the Junior Service Club of Edwardsville/ Glen Carbon, Tatoian helped to build the JSC Boundless Playground at Township Park, where children of all abilities can play. She resides in Glen Carbon with her husband and two sons.
SCOTT CREDIT UNION WINS TWO STATE AWARDS
American Cancer Society Event, Edwardsville Children’s Museum Financial Education Display Garner Recognition Scott Credit Union has garnered awards in two categories of the Illinois Credit Union League’s annual state-wide awards competition. The local credit union won the top prize in a category focused on social responsibility and garnered an honorable mention for youth financial education. Scott Credit Union won the first place award in the $500 million to $1 billion asset categories for its effort to raise $86,000 as the host and presenting sponsor for the ACS Mardi Gras Ball fund raiser event held at Lewis and Clark in Godfrey in March of 2014. The annual Mardi Gras Ball event featured an elegant dinner, live and silent auctions, and entertainment. “We were extremely proud and honored to have been asked to help support this event,” said SCU Community Relations Supervisor Jennifer Hess. “It’s exciting for us to get this award and the recognition for this effort with the American Cancer Society.” “Our team of employees at Scott Credit Union is incredible,” Hess added. “About 60 of our employees worked really hard to make this event successful. We are honored to receive this state-wide award to recognize all of that hard work.” Scott Credit Union also received an honorable mention award for its partnership with the Edwardsville Children’s Museum to create a financial institution exhibit to help teach children about money. The exhibit, which looks like a Scott Credit Union location, features an interactive story that asks children to choose what to do with the money that SCU mascot Scotty the Dog made at a doggy treat back sale. They can choose to spend, share or save the money. The exhibit also features a coin identification activity, an ATM with play money, checks and a checkbook ledger, a vault where children can deposit money, and an iPad with financial education activities. Representatives from Scott Credit Union will be recognized at the keynote and awards program during the Credit Union League’s Annual Convention this spring in Schaumburg, Ill. For details on opening accounts at Scott Credit Union, visit www.scu.org, call 1-800888-4728, or stop by any of the credit union’s branches.
ASSOCIATED BANK TO INVEST IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS BRANCH ASSETS - UPGRADES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE CUSTOMER BANKING EXPERIENCE
Associated Bank announced, it expects to invest several million dollars to build a new branch bank in downtown Belleville and remodel other branches in Fairview Heights, Alton, East St. Louis, Glen Carbon, Columbia, Millstadt as well as the West Main St., Belleville operation. Construction will begin in late January and extend through the end of April with branches in Alton, Glen Carbon, Fairview Heights, Belleville-West, Millstadt and Columbia. Remodeling at the East St. Louis branch will be completed later this summer. The existing Belleville downtown branch at 100 E. Washington is currently for sale. “Once we have a buyer and the sale is consummated, we expect to build an efficient new branch off the square on Washington Street,” Hickman said. He estimated that the branch will be between 3-4,000 square feet. The architecture will represent the updated Associated brand style and will include a full-service teller lobby, drive-through and ATM banking.
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Chamber Member Update CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON $2.4 MILLION EXPANSION TO CENTREVILLE HEALTH CENTER
A $2.4 million expansion and renovation project is now underway at the Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation (SIHF) Mother and Child Center in Centreville, Illinois. Construction-management firm IMPACT Strategies began construction last week and expects the multi-phased project to be complete in October 2015. Last October, former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn announced plans for the project, which includes renovating SIHF’s current facility to allow for expansion of services offered by the center. IMPACT Strategies will renovate approximately 24,000 square feet of SIHF’s current facility at 6000 Bond Avenue. The renovation will include five departments consisting of Pediatrics, Pediatric Behavioral Health, Adult Medicine, Obstetrics and Dental, and the addition of an Outpatient Pharmacy. The project will be complex and will involve five to six phases of construction to accommodate the facility’s plans to remain operational while the project is ongoing. This is the second construction project handled by IMPACT Strategies for SIHF in recent years. Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation CEO/President Larry McCulley, said, “We are pleased to be working with Impact Strategies to establish a fully integrated medical facility that will add jobs and more patient access in the Centerville community.” The design-build team includes project manager Will Stadjuhar, project assistant Kari Stevens and project superintendent Larry Howard. IMPACT Strategies is collaborating with architectural design firm Bates & Associates of Clayton, Missouri.
JOSEPH R. HARVATH PASSES ILLINOIS BAR
Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. (MM&R) announced Joseph R. Harvath, an associate at the firm, passed the Illinois Bar exam and is now certified to practice law within the state. Harvath is a member of the St. Clair County, Madison County, and Illinois Bar Associations. Harvath joined MM&R in 2014 as an associate where he focuses his practice in estate planning, taxation, and business law. Prior to joining the firm, he gained experience with Equip for Equality in Carbondale, Illinois, where he worked as a legal intern and provided a variety of legal services. Harvath graduated cum laude from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2014 in the top 15% of his class. While in law school, Joseph served on the Board of Editors of the SIU Law Journal and received three CALI awards for highest class score. He earned numerous scholarships and honors, including the Law Honor’s Scholarship, the Top 10 Scholarship for academic achievements, the Outstanding Oral Argument award, and the Phi Kappa Phi Honors for 2Ls. Before attending law school, Harvath received a B.S. in History from Bradley University in 2010.
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What’s Happening in March Sunday, March 1 Dine with Anna & Elsa Eckert’s (618) 233-0513
United Way 3rd Annual Trivia Night St. Teresa School (618) 233-8441
Bowl For Kids’ Sake St. Clair Bowl (618) 398-31623
Wednesday, March 4 Blood Drive Memorial Hospital Auditorium (800) 591-8049
Mommy & Son Date Knight Mommy & Me Cooking Class Kids Cooking Class Eckert’s (618) 233-0513
Sunday, March 22 Bowl For Kids’ Sake St. Clair Bowl (618) 398-31623
Friday - Sunday, March 6-8 Home & Garden Show Belle Clair Exposition Center (618) 233-0052
Thursday, March 19 CPR Training Abbott EMS (618) 233-4820 x2347
Saturday, March 7 Bowl For Kids’ Sake St. Clair Bowl (618) 398-3162
Diva Night Downtown Belleville (618) 257-7022 www.bellevillemainstreet.com
Saturday & Sunday, March 7 & 8 Eckert’s Wine & Food Festival Eckert’s (618) 233-0513
Friday, March 20 More than Just Desserts Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois Four Points Sheraton (618) 236-2531
Monday, March 9 Bunko Eckert’s (618) 233-0513 Meet the Cardiologist The Apartment Community of Our Lady of the Snows (618) 394-6852 Thursday, March 12 Wine Class Eckert’s (618) 233-0513 Saturday & Sunday, March 14 & 15 Gun & Knife Show Belle Clair Exposition Center (618) 233-0052 Saturday, March 14 Bowl For Kids’ Sake St. Clair Bowl (618) 398-31623
Monday, March 23 Bunko Eckert’s (618) 233-0513 Wednesday, March 25 Adam’s Auction Belle Clair Exposition Center (618) 233-0052 Friday - Sunday, March 27-29 Craft Show Belle Clair Exposition Center (618) 233-0052
Saturday & Sunday, March 21 & 22 Flea Market Belle Clair Exposition Center (618) 233-0052 Breakfast with the Bunny & Easter Egg-citement Eckert’s (618) 233-0513 Saturday, March 21 Baroque & Beyond Philharmonic Society of Belleville Union United Methodist Church (618) 235-5600 Adult Cooking Class & Wine Class Eckert’s (618) 233-0513
Friday, March 27 Girly Girl Sale PSOP- SWIC (618) 234-4410 x7042 Saturday & Sunday, March 28 & 29 Breakfast with the Bunny & Easter Egg-citement Eckert’s (618) 233-0513 Tuesday, March 31 Hands-on Adult Cooking Class Eckert’s (618) 233-0513 Every Wednesday in March Bingo Chick-fil-A at Green Mount Commons (618) 257-9700 Every Thursday in March Kids Story Time Chick-fil-A at Green Mount Commons (618) 257-9700
We are constantly updating our Community Calendar. For an up to date list please visit www.bellevillechamber.org/communityevents
Save the Date 3rd Annual Belleville Ale Fest Saturday, April 25
Althoff Catholic High School Parking Lot
www.BellevilleAleFest.Com
2nd Annual Springboard to Success Tuesday, April 21 National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
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Coffee Cup Connections
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Community Service Agencies Committee Meeting
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Belleville Main Street Committee Meeting
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Board Meeting
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Economic Development Committee Meeting
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INforM Committee Meeting
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Government Affairs Committee Meeting
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Healthcare Committee Meeting
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Downtown Diva Night
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Celebrate HERSTORY! SWIC honors women past and present with a variety of Women’s History Month events.
Join the March festivities!
• Lectures • Arts
• Social Activism and More Visit fac.swic.edu/herstory for details.
Mark your Calendar for these April Events! Springboard to Success, A Women’s Forum - April 21 Belleville Ale Fest - April 25 If you’re interested in learning more about the committees of the Chamber, please visit our website at www.bellevillechamber.org and click on Chamber Committees or call (618) 233-2015.
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Springboard to Success A Women’s Forum
The law firm of Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard, along with The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce and the O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce, invite you to attend the Second Annual Springboard to Success, a women’s forum.
Tuesday, April 21
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Table Sponsor - $500 (Springboard)
Business listed inside Event Program Business listed on Chamber website as sponsor Business listed on media presentations Booth for business promotion and/or merchandise sales 3 admissions to event Ability to put promotional items in 250 bags
Springboard to Success has been created to help empower women on their paths to success. Speakers will provide an energetic and interactive environment to take lives to new levels. You have the opportunity to be a part of this event. Please notice several sponsorship levels available.
Booth Sponsor (Poolside) - $150
Booth for business promotion and/or merchandise sales 2 admissions to event
Event Sponsor -$1,000 (High Dive) – 5 Available Business Logo listed on all Event Advertising Business Logo inside Event Program Business listed on Chamber website as sponsor Business Logo listed on media presentations Booth for business promotion and/or merchandise sales 6 admissions to event Ability to put promotional items in 250 bags
Goody Bag Sponsor (Towel)
You provide 250 attendance gifts with your business name/logo item on them* Booth for business promotion and/or merchandise sales 2 admissions to event
* Suggested items: tumblers, roses, photo frames, key chains, etc.
Springboard to Success Corporate Sponsor Name:___________________________________________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________City:______________________Zip:_________ Contact Name: ______________________________________________Phone Number:_________________________ Email Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sponsorship Level: ___$1,000 High Dive ___$500 Springboard
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Please respond with your sponsorship information and payment to : Wendy J Pfeil Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce 216 East A Street Belleville, IL 62220 Please make check payable to Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce. Payment can also be made with all major credit cards via phone at 618-233-2015. The Chamber Connection 21 High resolution logos may be emailed to Abigail Rolland at: aernst@bellevillechamber.org
The Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois Presents
Silent Auction & Food Tasting Friday, March 20, 2015 6pm - 10pm Four Points by Sheraton 319 Fountains Parkway Fairview Heights, IL 62208 Cost of Reservations: $30.00 (must be purchased in advance) Includes silent auction, food tasting, wine & beer (cash bar available)
Proceeds benefit
Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois For reservations please call (618) 236-2531 The Chamber Connection
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FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015 8:00AM-12 NOON Southwestern Illinois College Varsity Gymnasium 2500 Carlyle Ave., Belleville, IL
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