EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Mary Lamie, Chairperson Bi-Sate Development
Ryan Boike, Chairperson Elect Belleville Public School District #118
Brett Baltz, First Vice Chairperson & Treasurer Egyptian Workspace Partners
Ron Stephens, Second Vice Chairperson Bank of Belleville
Amy Richter, Immediate Past Chairperson Hospice of Southen Illinois
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lisa Adams, Adams Publications
Jeff Bair, Grimm & Gorly Florist and POUR@322
Jeff Baker, Executive Freedom Partners
Amy Gould, Illinois American Water
Ericka Logan, Logan & Logan Mngt & Accounting Service
Dan Lovekamp, Auffenberg Dealer Group of Illinois
Brian Mentzer, Belleville Township High School Dist. #201
Paula Nixon, Ameren Illinois
Jessica Orelt, Baldree-Orelt Insurance Agency
Kirk Schilling, Invelop LLC
Laura Schrick, Mathis, Marifian & Richter
Stephen Sedlak, Schmale Insurance
John Ziegler, Memorial Hospital
SPECIAL PARTNERS
Platinum: Memorial Hospitals Belleville/Shiloh
Gold: HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Silver: Illinois American Water Company
Bronze: Ameren Illinois
Belleville Boot Company
Belleville News-Democrat
City of Belleville
Clean Eatz Belleville
Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.
Friends: ALLSTAR Carpet & Upholstery Care
Associated Bank
AT&T Illinois
Auffenberg Dealer Group
Busey Bank
Eckert’s Inc.
Essence Healthcare
Gonzalez Companies, LLC
Grey Eagle Distributors
Kyle Lener - Allstate Insurance Agency
Scott Credit Union
Southwestern Illinois College
TerraSource Global
Alliance: Abbott EMS
Air One Chiropractic
Allsup, Inc
Barb Davidson, Designated Managing Broker, Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors
Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc.
Bell Dental
Bank of Belleville
Belleville Area Special Services Cooperative
Benedictine Living Community at the Shrine
Bi-State Development
BOS Metro East Banking Center
Breakthru Beverage Group
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Chairman Mark Kern, St. Clair County
Mayor Patty Gregory, City of Belleville
Christine Spargur, Scott Air Force Base
Jo Ann May, IL Small Business Development Center
CHAMBER STAFF
Wendy J. Pfeil, President/CEO wpfeil@bellevillechamber.org
Peggy Schifferdecker, Membership/Event Manager pschifferdecker@bellevillechamber.org
Sarah Hillebrand, Marketing/Communicatons Manager marketing@bellevillechamber.org
Courtney Adams, BMS 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
Brown & Crouppen Law Firm
Cannon Utility Services, LLC.
Chelar Tool and Die
Citizens Community Bank
CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP
Cooling Concepts
Estel Foods Inc. / McDonalds
Empire Comfort Systems
FCB Bank
FKG Oil Company
Hank’s Excavating & Landscaping, Inc.
Holland Construction Services
Hoyleton Youth and Family Services
Jack Schmitt Family of Dealerships
Knipp Roofing & Exteriors, Inc.
Knollwood Retirement Community
Lochmueller Group
Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd.
McKendree University
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
Nothing Bundt Cakes
pcs for people
Print Master
Serra Honda O’Fallon
SIHF Healthcare
Southern Illinois Builders Association
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Willowcreek Rehab & Nursing Center
AMBASSADORS
Rebecca Boyer, Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC
Justin Chapman, Busey Bank
Lynne Clapp, Vertical Performance
Terri Dambacher, CompuType IT Solutions
Julie Fetters, First National Bank of Waterloo
Cari Frick, Metro Lock and Security, Inc.
Sharon Goff, Community Member
Dean Hardt, City of Belleville
Dennis F. Korte, Sr., Community Member
Tracy McCollum, Standard Rule Promotions
Dorothy Meyer, Community Member
Lisa Phillipson, Hospice of Southern Illinois
Joy Prigge, Buena Vista Bank
Leslie Schmidt, Abbott EMS
Brandy Steely, Community Member
Anne Thomure, Memorial Regional Health Services
Sheri Welch, Community Member
Susan Wobbe, Community Member
Sharon Zika, Scott Credit Union
2023
Business Card: $25 per month (3.5 x 2.5in)
1/4 Page: $50 per month (3.5 x 5in)
1/2 Page: $100 per month (7 x 5in)
Full Page: $200 per month (7 x 10in)
Ads must be received by the 15th of each month, electronically in JPEG or PDF form.
Please
Page 2 March 2023
IN THIS PUBLICATION
call 618-233-2015 or email marketing@bellevillechamber.org to reserve your ad space. ADVERTISE
Advertising Rates
MEMBERSHIP UPDATES
to the following businesses and organizations who have joined the Chamber in January
Belleville Kiwanis Club Belleville, IL (618) 365-0918
Bknott Productions www.bknottproductions.com
CMatt Consulting, LLC www.cmattconsulting.com
Imo’s Pizza 201 South Belt East Street | Belleville (618) 233-4667
Red Door Realty Group Inc. 1001 S Lincoln Ave | O’Fallon www.RedDoorRG.com
Bliss Events 1680 Lebanon Ave. blissevents618@gmail.com
Chick-fil-A Green Mount Commons 2532 Green Mount Commons Dr | Belleville (618) 257-9700
Friday’s South Bar & Grill - Belleville 624 South Illinois Street | Belleville www.fridayssouth.com
LongStory Coffee, LLC 732 South Illinois | Belleville www.longstorycoffee.com
Shoehorn Brewing 225 East Main Street | Belleville www.shoehornbrewing.com
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters 318 Axminister Drive | Fenton, Mo www.brothersgutters.com/st-louis-mo
For a complete list of our members, visit www.BellevilleChamber.org. For Membership Information, contact Peggy at 618-233-2015 or PSchifferdecker@bellevillechamber.org
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.
The Chamber Connection Page 3
Welcome
Thank you
to the following members for renewing their membership with the Chamber in January
Adam’s Auction & Real Estate Services, In
Allsup,LLC
Althoff Catholic
Belle Valley School District #119
Belleville School Dist 118
Blanquart’s Rusty Gem Vintage Market
Casper Stolle Quarry Co.
Catholic Holy Family Society
Chelar Tool & Die, Inc.
Crystal & Spice
Cured and Cultured
Dave Raetz - State Farm Insurance
Empire Comfort Systems
First National Bank of Waterloo
FKG Oil Company
Grey Eagle Distributors
Hair on Main/Classic Curl
Harmony-Emge School District 175
Holland Construction Services, Inc.
March 2023
Upcoming chamber events
Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc.
Illinois Math and Science Academy
JEMMS LLC
Johnson Johnson & Nolan Law Office LINC, Inc.
Mailing Methods, Inc.
Martin Glass Company
Merrill Lynch - The Gray Group
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
Northwestern Mutual - The Lowery Group
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Pinnacle Electronic Systems, Inc.
St. Clair County Historical Society
St. Clair Service
Stein Automotive
The EDGE-Home of Laser Rock & d.s. vespers Tree Hut Pre-school & Childcare Center
W.A. Schickedanz Agency, Inc.
Yaekel & Associates Insurance Services Inc.
Page 4 March 2023
3/1 Ribbon Cutting at Shoehorn Brewing 3/2 Business After Hours at Auffenberg 3/9 Healthcare & CSA Committee Meeting 3/9 Belle-Scott Enlisted Dinner 3/11 Belleville Main Street’s St. Patrick’s Day Events 3/14 Coffee Cup Connection - St. Paul’s UCC 3/15 Leadership Belleville Commitee Meeting 3/23 Ribbon Cutting at McGraw’s Pub 3/24 Belleville Main Street’s Senior Diva Night 3/29 Ribbon Cutting at Edward Jones - Patrick Oglesby 3/31 Ribbon Cutting at Bliss Events 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
February
February
The Chamber Connection Page 5 RIBBON CUTTINGS
E. Main St.
IL 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.
February 9, 2023 The Grüv Bistro & Wine Bar 223
Belleville,
15, 2023
Airbnb - Germany Allen 864 St. Benedict Drive Cahokia, IL
23, 2023 VooDoo Alligator 8 S. Church St., Suite 30
IL
Belleville,
2023 Venue Arcade
W. Main St., Suite 38
IL
February 25,
6500
Belleville,
CHAMBER EVENTS
FEBRUARY COFFEE CUP CONNECTIONS
February 14, 2023
McCullough’s Flooring hosted the February Coffee Cup Connections at their location in Belleville. The networking opportunity was well attended by those Chamber Members who enjoy the opportunity to meet and greet other members over a cup of coffee.
McCullough’s had very special guest, Melanie Holden with Holden Design Group at the event to share design trends for Spring 2023. Melanie showed us a variety of beautiful options for flooring, backsplashes and counter tops.
McCullough’s Flooring has served the Metro East, Illinois area for over 30 years and is located at 4400 North Belt West in Belleville.
REGISTER FOR MARCH COFFEE CUP CONNECTIONS
Page 6 March 2023
The Chamber Connection Page 7
CHAMBER EVENTS
Page 8 March 2023
CHAMBER EVENTS
LEADERSHIP BELLEVILLE GOVERNMENT DAY & MINI RETREAT
The Leadership Belleville Class of 22-23 spent a day interacting with state, county and city government officials to gain an in-depth understanding of the current issues facing our leaders and our community. They toured the St. Clair County building and reconnected as a class in a retreat at Blanquart’s Rusty Gem Vintage Market.
The Chamber Connection Page 9
CHAMBER EVENTS
WORLD TRAVELER, TRAIL BLAZER & CHAMBER MEMBER SETH HAMILTON IS BRINGING GROWTH TO THE COMMUNITY
After traveling to France and throughout Central America, Seth Hamilton returned home knowing he wanted to give back to the youth in our community. Seth now runs the nonprofit, Go! International Here is part of his story taken from go-int.org:
“Many years before we were fully incorporated in 2019, Go! International’s founder, Seth Hamilton, began working at the Christian Activity Center in East St. Louis, IL in January 2009 after going to language school in Guatemala in 2007 and in France in 2008 before traveling throughout Central America at the end of 2008. What started as foreign language and martial arts programs would grow into taking a short-term trip with three East St. Louis language and martial arts students to South Africa with Horizon International to work with AIDS orphans. They taught tae kwon do, helped tear down walls, worked in a school garden, and much more. On this trip, Seth saw one student conversing with other tourists from around the globe in Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Mandarin. He also saw how the local kids got more active when they saw the young man from East St. Louis, who was African American, leading the in the construction project. All these years later, two of the students are now married and are teachers in our programs in their hometown!
He realized that many times when working with people in impoverished communities, the people themselves are seen as the problem or the cause of the problem. Not only are they the SOLUTION, but many times they are able to accomplish things well beyond our capabilities. Seth would go on to build an international network working with impoverished communities all over the world, working together to develop local leadership to change lives and communities.”
Check out Feast Magazine’s “Industry Innovator” article featuring Seth and read more about Seth’s story and ways to donate to Go! International and East Side Grows at www.go-int.org.
The Chamber Connection Page 11 MEMBER NEWS
LISTEN TO OUR MOST RECENT PODCAST Listen or watch twice a month as we help highlight, promote, and enlighten people, businesses, and community events in the Greater Belleville area. Find out more at www.bellevillechamber.org
EXTRAORDINARY NURSE RECOGNIZED AT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL RINKU PATEL, RN RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS DAISY AWARD®
Rinku Patel, RN, has been honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.
Patel is a staff nurse on 4 South at Memorial Hospital Belleville and has been employed at Memorial for three years.
Nominated by a peer, Patel was recognized for her natural leadership ability and caring attitude toward both patients and staff. “I quickly recognized her as being outstanding,” said the nominating peer. “She is organized, pays good attention to detail, and is happy to help others as well as being very approachable. She keeps the manager aware of any concerns and also keeps things running smoothly.”
Bonnie Barnes, FAAN, CEO and co-founder of The DAISY Foundation said, “When Patrick was critically ill, our family experienced first-hand the remarkable skill and care nurses provide patients every day and night. Yet these unsung heroes are seldom recognized for the super-human work they do. The kind of work the nurses at Memorial are called on to do every day epitomizes the purpose of The DAISY Award.”
“Rinku shows compassion for patients and staff,” said Kristin Atchisson, RN, patient care manager on the 4 South nursing unit. “She is a nurse that can grow to any height. She is very genuine. ‘People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.’ That’s a quote from Maya Angelou, and that describes Rinku.”
In addition to the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, the Foundation expresses gratitude to the nursing profession internationally in over 4,600 healthcare facilities and schools of nursing with recognition of direct care Nurses, Nurse-led Teams, Nurse Leaders, Nurses Advancing Health Equity, Nursing Faculty, Nursing Students, Lifetime Achievement in Nursing and through the J. Patrick Barnes.
Grants for Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Projects, Medical Mission Grants their new Health Equity Grant program. More information is available at http://DAISYfoundation.org.
If you would like to nominate a Memorial nurse for a Daisy Award®, please go to https://www.memhosp.org/daisy-award and complete a nomination form.
Page 12 March 2023
MEMBER NEWS
HSHS ST. ELIZABETH’S HOSPITAL NAMES QUARTERLY BEE AWARD RECIPIENT
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital presented the quarterly Being Extraordinary Everyday (BEE) Award to Mark Hensch, CNA.
Hensch was nominated by a patient. The nomination read in part, “Everyone was wonderful. Mark seemed to go above and beyond. He would always check on me and met all the must-haves. He did hourly rounding. I did not have to ring for anything. He was proactive with my water jug, fresh ice and water, and washcloths, towels, etc. were given before needed. He lived the mission, (and) he lived each core value. He anticipated my needs, was knowledgeable and always had a smile. He said he was in nursing school, and I hope he continues in health care; he will make a difference in the lives he touches.”
In addition to Hensch, 11 other St. Elizabeth’s colleagues received nominations this quarter.
The BEE Award was established to recognize the colleagues outside of nursing who go beyond expectations of their daily work to exemplify the hospital’s Mission and deliver outstanding service to patients. Distribution of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital’s BEE Award is made possible through funds provided by HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation.
Nominations for future BEE and other awards at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital continue to be accepted. Patients and visitors are encouraged to share and submit their story of witnessing excellent and compassionate care from staff. Award descriptions and an online nomination form can be found at hshs.org/StElizabeths/Patients-Guests/ Recognize-a-Colleague.
Adams Publications, Inc. phone: 618-410-5308 5343 Belleville Crossing St., PMB 44 john@marketplacemagazineonline.com Belleville, Ill. 62226 www.marketplacemagazineonline.com
Adams Publications, Inc. (618) 210-3626 cell; (618) 416-1839 office
5343 Belleville Crossing St., PMB 44 lisa.adams@marketplacemagazine.biz
Belleville, Ill. 62226
www.marketplacemagazineonline.com
Website: www.efgreatersil.org, Phone: (618) 236-2181
The Chamber Connection Page 13 MEMBER NEWS
Contact us for more information on our full spectrum of comprehensive services including: Free Epilepsy Education, Case Management, Support Groups, Advocacy, Emergency Epilepsy Medication Funding and
Camp.
(Left to right) HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Regina Peterson, RN, DNP, is pictured with BEE Award winner Mark Hensch, CNA, and Kim Rickhoff, RN, BSN, nurse manager, telemetry and central monitoring.
Summer
Magazines, Directories, Brochures, PrograMs, Writing, eDiting & More
Adams Publications, Inc.
Write The Way
HSHS ST. ELIZABETH’S HOSPITAL HONORS COLLEAGUE WITH QUARTERLY NATIONAL DAISY AWARD®
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital presented the quarterly National DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses to Jennifer Nesbit, RN, in the telemetry unit. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s nationwide program to recognize the superhuman efforts nurses perform every day.
Nesbit was nominated by a patient’s family member, for going above and beyond to care for their grandmother and their family. The nomination read in part, “My grandma and aunts have just loved Jennifer. On a particularly rough day, both breathing and emotionally, she gave Grandma and all of us the support we needed. She sat at my grandma’s side and reassured her and talked with her, never just to us without including Grandma. Grandma made her an honorary grandchild.”
In addition to Nesbit, nominations were received for over 44 other dedicated St. Elizabeth’s nurses for this quarter. Nominations for future DAISY and other awards at St. Elizabeth’s continue to be accepted. Patients and visitors are encouraged to share and submit their story of witnessing excellent and compassionate care from staff. Award descriptions and online form can be found at hshs.org/StElizabeths/Patients-Guests/Recognize-a-Colleague.
Award at St. Elizabeth’s is made possible through funds provided by HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Foundation.
GOLF PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
The HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Golf Performace Program is a comprehensive health and wellness approach for golfers of any age and skill level. It includes screenings, injury evaluation, rehabilitation and fitness programs centered around each specific player. The program also is designed to help golfers get back on the course after an injury or surgery.
For more information or to make an appointment, call 618-624-3668.
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Outpatient Therapy ®
WELSCH
DPT, PT, OCS
A physical therapist and coordinator at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s McKendree Metro Rec Plex therapy clinic, Torrey is Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) certified and conducts this distinct and detailed care plan. TPI certified golf experts can quickly identify any physical restrictions that can limit performance.
Page 14 March 2023 MEMBER NEWS
Distribution of the nationally recognized DAISY
steliz.org | McKendree Metro Rec Plex, 209 Rec Plex Dr., O’Fallon, IL 62269
(Left to right) HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Regina Peterson, RN, DNP, is pictured with DAISY Award winner Jennifer Nesbit, RN, and Kim Rickhoff, RN, BSN, nurse manager, telemetry and central monitoring.
MCKENDREE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT SIGNS NEW CONTRACT EXTENSION AHEAD OF BICENTENNIAL
The McKendree University Board of Trustees, under the direction of Chairman Dan Lett ‘91, are pleased to announce a multi-year contract extension to President Daniel Dobbins ’81 through June 30, 2026.
“We are thrilled with the accomplishments at McKendree University over the past three years,” Lett said. “Despite the challenges facing higher education, McKendree University has made significant progress and continues to live out its mission. We are pleased that President Dan Dobbins will continue his successful leadership of the University, and we look forward to all McKendree University will accomplish in the coming years.”
President Dobbins is McKendree University’s 33rd president and is a 1981 graduate of the institution. He became president on January 1, 2020; however, the coronavirus outbreak postponed his official inauguration until McKendree’s 193rd Founders Day in 2021. President Dobbins is married to fellow alumna, Mickey (Macaluso) Dobbins ’81.
Under President Dobbins’ direction, McKendree University has accomplished much, including developing and launching the UNITED strategic plan, launching the Clear Path admissions strategy, attaining a successful Higher Learning Commission Year 4 Accreditation assurance review, providing a major transformation to Holman Library’s space with a learning and technology center, and much more. The University also continues to garner local and national prestige, including nods from U.S. News & World Report, Nursing Schools Almanac and more. Throughout his presidency, President Dobbins has been active in numerous professional and civic organizations, including serving as Chair of the Education Committee of the Leadership Council of Southwest Illinois, Executive Committee Member of the Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities (FIICU) and Treasurer of the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC).
After hearing of his extension, President Dobbins said, “It continues to be one of Mickey’s and my greatest honors to serve McKendree University in this capacity. While we couldn’t be prouder of what we have accomplished, we have much more to achieve together as One McKendree.”
The announcement comes in time for the University’s 195th year, which will be celebrated at an all-new level during McKendree’s inaugural Founders Week. During this time, McKendreans near and far will come together throughout the week to celebrate the countless accomplishments the University and its community have achieved, remember their roots and give back so that future Bearcats may continue to learn and thrive.
In 2028, McKendree University will celebrate its 200th anniversary as Illinois’s first institution of higher learning. Ahead of this auspicious date, President Dobbins is pleased to announce the formation of the 2028 Bicentennial Steering Committee, which will be charged with developing programming, special events and brand recognition to commemorate this historic event. The committee will be comprised of University administration, trustees, alumni board, faculty, staff, students and community members.
For more information, please visit www.mckendree.edu/ onemckendree.
To learn more about the St. Louis region’s carriers and shippers, or for site selection assistance, contact Executive Vice President - Multi Modal Enterprises Mary Lamie at 314-982-1562 or mclamie@thefreightway.com.
The Chamber Connection Page 15 MEMBER NEWS
The St. Louis region delivers. Let us get you moving.
THE ST. LOUIS REGION: ONE LOCATION, GLOBAL ACCESS
TheFreightway.com
BELLEVILLE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY SUPPORTED BY PETCO LOVE GRANT FUNDING
The Belleville Area Humane Society is elated and humbled to receive a $5,000 Grant from Petco Love Charities. Petco Love is thrilled to support the lifesaving work BAHS is doing in the community. These needed funds are designated for lifesaving purposes and will help the thousand of pets that enter the humane society’s doors.
This life-saving grant was used to support complex medical cases at Belleville Area Humane Society. One such case was Uni, a cat who came to BAHS after she was found as a stray during a TNR event with an injured eye. After examining her, our on staff veterinarian, Dr. Jennifer Marquardt, decided the eye was beyond repair and it was in the kitties’ best interest to have her eye removed.
After surgery this sweet girl was so appreciative and friendly, but was going to need time to heal. Our amazing Community Outreach Assistant, Jaime, volunteered her office space and named her Uni. Meanwhile, adopter Emily was on the road to recovery herself after a tragic flare gun incident. While recovering Emily came across Uni’s photo and knew it was meant to be! When Emilay came to BAHS to meet Uni, we found out that the day of Uni’s eye surgery was also the day of Emily’s accident.
We are happy to say, these two are a match for the ages. Before meeting Uni, Emily stated, “She is the only one who knows what I am going through.” Uni has found her furever home with Emily and family, and we couldn’t be any more happy for the two of them!
OATES ASSOCIATES TEAM MEMBERS EARN PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER LICENSE
Oates Associates, a civil and structural engineering firm, is pleased to announce that Erik Sager and Mohiuddin Imran have earned their Professional Engineer (PE) license. The PE license is a symbol of achievement and assurance of quality in the engineering profession.
Erik focuses on civil/site design while lending support to the Transportation Group. He recently joined the firm last December. Imran supports the Transportation Group, assisting with ADA (Americans with Disabilities) transition planning and transportation/ traffic-related assignments and has been a part of the team since 2019.
About Oates Associates:
Oates Associates is a multi-disciplined design firm with offices in Collinsville and Belleville, Illinois and St. Louis and St. Charles, Missouri. Oates provides engineering and surveying services for transportation and building projects. Specifically, this includes transportation and traffic engineering, ADA transition planning, stormwater management, site design, building and bridge structural design and inspections, surveying and drone operations. For more information, visit www.oatesassociates.com or call 618.345.2200.
Page 16 March 2023
MEMBER NEWS
Pictured: Mohiuddin Imran and Erik Sager
Edward S. Bott, Jr.
John H. Chassaing
Thomas F. Hennessy, III Swansea, IL
Paul E. Petruska O’Fallon, IL
Garrett C. Reuter, Jr. O’Fallon, IL
William A. Schmitt Waterloo, IL
Donald K. Schoemaker
Shiloh, IL
Kurt S. Schroeder
Shiloh, IL
Russell K. Scott
Belleville, IL
L. Kevin Vick
Belleville, IL
Donald E. Weihl
Belleville, IL
David W. Ybarra O’Fallon, IL
The Chamber Connection Page 17 The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.
Illinois
... count on Greensfelder’s attorneys to protect their hard work and grow their businesses. We address the legal needs of business organizations in all sizes and industries and take the time to learn our clients’ needs and goals and help them stay on course. Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. • www.greensfelder.com 821 W. Highway 50, Suite 303, O’Fallon, IL 62269 Offices in Southern Illinois • St. Louis, MO • Chicago, IL
Southern
businesses…
O’Fallon,
IL
O’Fallon, IL
TERRASOURCE GLOBAL ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF ELGIN SEPARATION SOLUTIONS
and commitment to timely and professional service, position us as the leading trusted technical resource for mining, recycling, industrial waste management and energy production solutions.”
TerraSource Global – a premier manufacturer of high-quality material sizing equipment based on the Gundlach, Jeffrey Rader and Pennsylvania Crusher brands, and subsidiary of Right Lane Industries – has announced the acquisition of Elgin Separation Solutions (Elgin) as of January 12, 2023. Elgin designs, manufactures and services material processing parts and equipment for mining, energy production, recycling and waste management applications. Core products include vibratory centrifuges (CMI™), decanter centrifuges, mobile packaged treatment systems (KEMTRON™), vibrating screens (Hyper-G™, Tabor™ and Norris™ brands) and cuttings dryers (CSI™).
Kevin Hambrice, CEO at TerraSource Global, said, “Elgin is a leading manufacturer of innovative turn-key solutions in a variety of applications, from material handling to natural resource recycling to dewatering and liquid/solid separation. These products complement TerraSource Global’s industrial processing equipment, which serves many of our key markets in minings and metals and expands our portfolio in the food, water and oil and gas industries. We look forward to working with Michael Rai Anderson and his management team as we integrate our offerings into more complete solutions for customers and as we expand into new product applications, industry verticals and strategic acquisitions.”
Michael Rai Anderson, President of Elgin, said, “We are excited to become part of TerraSource Global and partner with their team to serve customers in all corners of the world. Combined, our innovative product designs, extensive application expertise,
Livingstone Partners LLC provided sellside M&A financial advisory services and Kirkland & Ellis LLP provided legal counsel to Elgin throughout the process. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP provided legal advisory transaction services to TerraSource Global.
About Elgin Separation Solutions
Founded in 1864, Elgin Separation Solutions is an innovative, turn-key company that designs, manufacturers and services solutions for liquid/ solids separation, recycling, dewatering and waste management operations. The company is a leading global provider of solid/liquid separation equipment, filtration systems, turn-key dewatering packages, vertical and horizontal centrifuges, control systems, and more that solve challenging real-world problems.. Find out more at www. elginseparationsolutions.com
About TerraSource Global Corporation
In 2012, three legendary material processing innovators – Gundlach Crushers, Jeffrey Rader and Pennsylvania Crusher – were brought together to form TerraSource Global. This unified organization provides a large and diverse portfolio of proven, high-quality material sizing equipment, services and precision OEM parts backed by technical expertise and a commitment to service and professionalism. A truly global company, TerraSource Global delivers sales, engineering, assembly, and testing at strategic locations around the world. Products include roll crushers, cage mills, pneumatic conveyors, impactors, granulators and hammermills for the leading operations in pulp and paper, coal and biomass power, aggregates, petrochemical, forest products, mining and mineral processing plants and more. Find out more at www.terrasource.com
Page 18 March 2023 MEMBER NEWS
TWM MOVES TWO BRANCH OFFICES TO NEW LOCATIONS NEW LOCATIONS IN ST. LOUIS, MO AND GLEN CARBON, IL SUPPORT GROWTH
TWM, Inc., one of the top engineering and geospatial firms in the greater St. Louis area, announced it recently relocated two branch offices, one in St. Louis, MO and one to Glen Carbon, IL. Both new office locations feature expanded office space for better collaboration and will increase the firm’s ability to service current and future clients.
In addition to the corporate headquarters in Swansea, IL, the two new offices will seamlessly add to the company’s core service capabilities and operations network throughout the bi-state region. “Having dedicated staff available at local levels contributes to higher efficiencies and quick response times. We’re confident these two new offices will support TWM’s professional growth, support additional staff capacity, and optimize our level of client engagement,” said Robert DeConcini, President.
The new St. Louis location, at 3701 S. Lindbergh Boulevard, Suite 100, and the new Glen Carbon, IL, location, at 204 Evergreen Lane, Unit B, both reflect the firm’s ongoing commitment to effective project management and are the beginning of many exciting opportunities for the company in 2023.
“I’m looking forward to the relocation of the St. Louis office. This move will allow TWM to be even more present in the communities we serve in Missouri. Located near I-270 and I-44, the new office will be better positioned to serve both our clients and the community. The new space will also be a great opportunity to support talent and growth of the St. Louis team while making it easier to collaborate, foster innovation, and grow our business in Missouri,” said J.R. Landeck, PE, PLS, Branch Manager for the new St. Louis office.
TWM’s Branch Manager for the new Glen Carbon office, Justin Venvertloh, PE, noted, “Relocating the branch office to Glen Carbon allows us to have additional space and to build the space to fit our needs. We are excited to move into the new space at the beginning of February and to continue to serve our local Madison County clientele.”
TWM has a total of nine office locations throughout Illinois, Missouri, and Tennessee. In Illinois, the corporate headquarters is based in Swansea, IL, with additional branch offices in Glen Carbon, Columbia, and Peoria. In Missouri, there are offices in St. Louis, St. Charles, and Columbia. In Tennessee, TWM has offices in Franklin and Chattanooga.
The Chamber Connection Page 19
MEMBER NEWS
TWM Glen Carbon Office, 204 Evergreen Lane, Unit B, Glen Carbon, IL 62034
TWM St. Louis Office, 3701 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Suite 100, St. Louis, MO 63127
World-Class Expertise is
Memorial Hospitals are proud to be part of BJC HealthCare, which connects us to the area’s top specialists from BJC Medical Group of Illinois, Siteman Cancer Center, and Washington University Physicians in Illinois, Inc. Memorial offers focused, coordinated care from our experts in breast health, orthopedic care, and heart care. When you need world-class expertise, it’s right here where you live.
Page 20 March 2023
memhosp.org