Chamber Connection
Monthly Newsletter May 2014
Cheers to a Second Belleville Ale Fest Success The Chamber’s second Belleville Ale Fest took place on Saturday, April 12 at the Scottish Rite parking lot. Craft beer lovers came out on the beautiful Saturday to enjoy beers from more than 20 craft breweries around the country. While sampling, attendees had the option to try out food from local vendors including Grappa Growlers, Hick’s BBQ and Roy-el Catering. The event was attended by close to 500 individuals. Some individuals strickly came to sample the beer, while others were there to enjoy the nice weather and music surrounded by good company.
The Jeremiah Johnson Band was the musical entertainment for the event. Their rocking blues set the mood for the great time with several attendees feeling the music though their veins and dancing in front of the stage. We send a huge thank you to our Chamber Members who volunteered their time to help setup, pour beer, sell tickets and/ or clean up. Another thanks goes out to our sponsors: Launitas Brewing, Samuel Adams, Glaenzer Electric Inc. and the Belleville News-Democrat. Our events would not be possible without the support of great Chamber members like you. Photos from the event can be found on our website, www.bellevillechamber.org or on the Belleville Ale Fest Facebook page, www.facebook.com/BellevilleAleFest.
The Jeremiah Johnson Band performing at the Belleville Ale Fest.
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Craft beer lovers sampling unique beers.
Don’t Miss These Upcoming Events May 1 - Business After Hours May 8 - Enlisted Dinner Volunteer pourers from St. Elizabeth’s at the Belleville Ale Fest. May 13 - ChamberNet Benefits of Business After Hours May 14 - Otto Golf Classic (p.12) Have you ever thought of hosting a Business After Hours? If you have ever attended one, you know they are a great way to network with other Chamber May 15 - Diva Night Members. Hosting a Business After Hours allows you to showcase your business, especially if you have an office where many people might not usually June 7 - Brew & Que (p.12) visit, if you have had a recent renovation or are announcing big news. For more information and to register please visit, www.bellevillechamber.org.
There are two open dates remaining for this year and more next year! It is not too early to plan for a Business After Hours at your office. If you have any questions about hosting or attending a Business After Hours, please contact Chamber Connection 1 Wendy Pfeil, Membership Development Director, atThe wpfeil@bellevillechamber. org or 618-233-2015.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Andy Bridgeman, President Bridgeman Insurance Agency Tracy McCollum, President Elect Standard Rule Promotions Bob Mueller, 1st Vice President TheBANK of Edwardsville Kevin Richter, Treasurer Mathis, Marifian & Richter, LTD Chris Eckert, Immediate Past President Eckert’s Inc.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Wayne Barber, BARBERMurphy Group Dr. Jerry Bladdick, Lindenwood University-Belleville Geri Boyer, Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC Lorraine Cavataio, Sandberg, Phoenix & von Gontard Keith Cook, Regions Bank Dr. Jeff Dosier, Belleville Township High School District 201 Mayor Mark Eckert, City of Belleville Mark Eichenlaub, Southwestern Illinois College Grant Evitts, Illinois American Water Harlan “Skip” Ferry, Commerce Bank Scott Givens, Civic Member Kurt Graebe, The ROHO Group Pat Hill, Allsup, Inc. Natalie Jablonski, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Matt Klosterman, Belleville Public School District #118 Joe Lanius, Memorial Hospital Kevin Pesko, Bank of Belleville John Reichert, In-Focus Marketing Amy Richter, Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc. Jay Tebbe, Belleville News-Democrat Rusty Wagner, Oliver C. Joseph, Inc. 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
SPECIAL PARTNERS Platinum:
City of Belleville Memorial Hospital
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 & Luithjohan 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 Balke Brown Associates 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 First Bank Fischer’s Restaurant FKG Oil Company Four Fountains Convalescent Center Glen G. Greeno dba Ameri-Can 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 NovaChrome Prairie State Energy Campus Print Master Sam’s Club Schmitt Chevrolet Strano & Associates The Home Depot UMB Bank United Parcel Service Volkert, Inc. Walmart Willowcreek Rehab & Nursing Center Windoor Company Wirtz Beverage Group
Beth Tucker, Office Manager btucker@bellevillechamber.org Abigail Ernst, Marketing & Communications Manager
AMBASSADORS Shirley Bertelsmann, Retired Member Rebecca Boyer, Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC Olive DeRousse, Retired Member Bob Dintelmann, Landscape Consultant Justin Chapman, TheBANK of Edwardsville RoseMarie Fitzgerald, Retired Member Mary Jo Foerste, Retired Member Cari Frick, Metro Lock and Security, Inc. Sharon Goff, Self-Employed Patty Gregory, Art on the Square Dean Hardt, The City of Belleville Martha Halloway, St. Paul’s Home & Retirement Apartments 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 John Wunderlich, Belleville News-Democrat
2014 Business After Hours May 1
Kaskaskia Engineering
June 5
Open
July 10
Open
August 7
Dutch Hollow Supplies
September 4
CSA Committee
October 9
Chiro-Med
November 6
Commerce Bank
December 4
The City of Belleville
2014 Coffee Cup Connection May 13
Straight Up Solar
June 10
Bel-Air Bowl
aernst@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
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)
Ads and inserts must be received by the 15th of the month. If submitting an insert, 375 copies will also be needed for the mailing. Paper weight cannot exceed 24lb. Limited to space availability. Please email Beth Tucker, at btucker@bellevillechamber.org or call (618) 233-2015 to reserve space.
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Welcome Illinois Trekkers Volkssport Club Contact: Deb Kruep P.O. Box 25063 Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225 (618) 628-2974 www.illinois-trekkers.org Walking Club Judge Milton Wharton Civic Member Penn Station East Coast Subs Contact: Lisa Khan 651 Carlyle Ave Belleville, IL 62221 (618) 277-7786 pennstl.com Sub Sandwich Shop
to our newest members joining in March... Spring Valley Dental Group Contact: Ronald Ames 904 E Highway 50 O’Fallon, IL 62269 (618) 632-7130 www.svdg-ofallon.com Dental Services Twice the Ice Contact: Rob Adair 4010 Pontoon Road Granite City, IL 62040 (314) 495-3987 www.twicetheice.com Ice Vending Services
Windstream Communications Contact: JR Smith 1390 Timberlake Manor Pkwy Suite 200 Chesterfield, MO 63017 (636) 537-7340 business.windstream.com Customized Solutions Provider WLS Consulting Contact: Wendy Symer (618) 531-0080 www.wlsconsulting.com Business & Communications Coaching
“Advancing business. Supporting community.” to our members who renewed their investment with The Chamber in March... Ameren Illinois
Jan’s Hallmark
American Red Cross, Missouri-Illinois Blood Service Region
Johnson & Johnson Law Office
Archway Cooling & Heating, Inc. Becker, Paulson, Hoerner & Thompson P.C. Belleville Township High School, Dist. 201 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois CASA of Southwestern Illinois Centrue Bank Community Kindness Resale Shoppe Copper Bend Pharmacy Creason-Edwards & Cimarolli, PC Curt Smith Sporting Goods Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP Jacob Sunroom & Exteriors
Keil’s Clock Shop
Sheri Welch, Independant Insurance Agent St. Clair County Chairman
Kerber, Eck & Braeckel, LLP
St. Clair County Regional Office of Education
Kings House Retreat & Renewal Center
Super 8
Kuhlmann Design Group, Inc.
The Madison St. Clair Recorder
MidAmerica St. Louis Airport
United Way
Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc.
Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows Prairie State Energy Campus
Volkert, Inc.
PROMOpartners QuikTrip Roesch, Inc. SCORE of Southwestern Illinois Scott Givens
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Leadership Belleville
Economic Development Day The Leadership Belleville Class enjoyed their last day before graduation at Scott Air Force Base for Economic Development Day. The class arrived at Scott Air Force Base and started the day with a tour, guided by Christine Spargur. The tour and presentations throughout the day helped the students gain a greater understanding of the economic impact Scott Air Force Base has on the Metro East area. The presenters included: Geri Boyer, President of Belleville Main Street and Managing Partner of Kaskaskia Engineering Group; Emily Fultz, Director of Economic Development, Planning & Zoning at the City of Belleville; Eric Schauster, Economic Development Specialist & Grant Coordinator with the City of Belleville; and Terry Beach, Director St. Clair County Economic Development. The 2013-2014 Leadership Belleville Class will graduate on Friday, May 2. Applications for the 2014-2015 class are available at www.bellevillechamber.org. For any inquiries about Leadership Belleville please contact the Chamber office, 618-233-2015.
“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.� -John Maxwell
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Leadership Belleville Class gathers for a group photo at Scott Air Force Base.
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In Business for over 30 Years Concentrating In Assisting Small and Larger Businesses and Individual Income Tax Returns
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Understanding the legal needs of Illinois is much easier when you live here. You may recognize many of the attorneys from Greensfelder. You’ve probably seen them volunteering at a booth during a local festival or attending a nearby business conference. As part of the community, they are more accessible and understanding of the unique challenges businesses face in Illinois. It makes a difference. Your success is important to us. Tiffany L. Baldwin Fairview Heights, IL
Linda M. Italiano Swansea, IL
Garrett C. Reuter, Jr. Belleville, IL
L. Kevin Vick Belleville, IL
Ryan T. Barke Fairview Heights, IL
Dayna L. Johnson Glen Carbon, IL
Eric R. Riess Belleville, IL
Donald E. Weihl Belleville, IL
Edward S. Bott, Jr. Belleville, IL
Joseph R. Lowery Belleville, IL
William A. Schmitt Waterloo, IL
Patricia H. Wharton Belleville, IL
Alex J. Cornwell Belleville, IL
Cherie K. Macdonald O’Fallon, IL
Donald K. Schoemaker Belleville, IL
David W. Ybarra Belleville, IL
Thomas F. Hennessy, III Swansea, IL
Joseph B. McDonnell Belleville, IL
Russell K. Scott Belleville, IL
John Hipskind Fairview Heights, IL
Laura C. Oberkfell Belleville, IL
George A. “Skip” Uhl Belleville, IL
Greensfelder, Hemker, & Gale, P.C. • www.greensfelder.com Offices in Belleville, IL • St. Louis, MO • Chicago, IL The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.
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Monthly Coffee Cup Connections Join us for the next Coffee Cup Connections sponsored by
Straight Up Solar Tuesday, May 13 8:15 - 9:15 a.m.
Coffee Cup Connections will be held at: The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce 216 East “A” Street Belleville, IL 62220 8:15 a.m. - Networking 8:30 a.m. - Roundtable introductions, a short presentation, followed by additional networking. Complimentary pastries and coffee will be provided. Also, enter for a chance to win an attendance prize! If you plan to attend, please RSVP by clicking the “Register Online” link or call the Chamber at (618) 233-2015. Don’t miss this opportunity to network and learn more about other member businesses!
Next Lunch & Learn... “Taking the Heat - Turning Dissatisfied Customers into Satisfied Ones” Thursday, May 22 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
SWIC-Information Sciences Building 2nd Floor - Room 2014 2500 Carlyle Avenue 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.
Shareholders Patrick B. Mathis George E. Marifian Kevin J. Richter Kevin J. Stine Mark J. Stegman Mark S. Schuver Kurt S. Schroeder Gregory W. Coffey William J. Niehoff Kelli E. Madigan Bradley W. Small Mary E. Lopinot
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St. Clair Country Club 100 South 78th St. Belleville, IL 62223 (618) 398-3400 www.stclaircc.com
April’s Business After Hours was hosted by St. Clair Country Club. The evening was attended by more than 100 Chamber members. Thad Payne, General Manager of St. Clair Country Club, thanked the attendees for coming and gave an update of recent renovations of both their clubhouse and golf course at St. Clair Country Club. The clubhouse recently received new carpeting and wall coverings throughout the entire building and new furniture in select locations. Members can now enjoy a nice view of hole #18 while sitting at the new bar or they can enjoy a more intimate and elegant experience in the new formal dining room. Individuals hitting up the golf course can enjoy the new cart path overlay as they drive their cart to one of six new or reseeded greens. The course will continue to stay healthy with the new double row irrigation system and all new grass front bunkers with new drainage.
Laine Hamstra , Jeffrey Moss , Joe Junger & Christie Scher of Lake View Funeral Home & Cemetery
St. Clair Country Club continues to update their facilities with plans to add fire pits on their patio and new landscaping to the entrance. For more information about St. Clair Country Club and membership, visit www.stclaircc.com or contact Thad Payne, General Manager, 618-398-3400. Thad Payne, General Manager of the Club addresses the Business After Hours crowd. Juanita Hammond, H&R Block and Barb Constance
To see all the photos from Business After Hours, go to www.bellevillechamber.org and click on “Photo Gallery”.
Interested in hosting a
Business After Hours? 2014 dates are still available. June 5 July 10
Contact Membership Development Director, Wendy Pfeil, at wpfeil@bellevillechamber.org or call (618) 233-2015
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Big help for small business. At Commerce Bank, our approach is to make your day more efficient. That’s why we maintain a wide array of accounts and services designed to help you do business the way you want to do business. It’s our job to help you choose the right banking solutions for your unique needs.
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Belleville District 201 Belleville Township High School District 201 consists of two public high schools, Belleville East and Belleville West, which serve students in grades 9 through 12 from five surrounding communities including Belleville, Fairview Heights, Millstadt, Shiloh, and Swansea. Our mission is to provide all students with a quality education and lifelong learning skills necessary to meet tomorrow’s challenges. The Belleville East campus is located on 76 acres of beautiful wooded land, at the corner of West Boulevard and Carlyle Avenue. This college-like campus contains 19 instructional buildings. Belleville West is a 360,000 square feet state-of-the art high school on 113 acres at the corner of Route 15 and Frank Scott Parkway West. Each campus has classrooms designed to meet the demands of the educational curriculum. Both campuses contain a performing arts center, state-ofthe art media center, science labs, computer labs, career and technology labs, and athletic facilities. Belleville Township High School District 201 is rich in tradition, and provides a multitude of opportunities for our students. District 201 provides rigorous academic opportunities, including Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, and Vocational Programs for students. All of our programs are staffed by highly qualified teachers and support staff. The schools also feature a wide variety of cocurricular opportunities that are recognized annually at the local, state, and national levels. Program offerings include but are not limited to: academic teams, athletic teams, fine arts activities, band, student clubs, and community outreach activities. For more information about Belleville East or Belleville West, visit bths201.org.
Keil’s Clock Shop 109 East Main Street Belleville, IL 62220
Grandfather Clock House Calls
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Grandfather, Wall, Mantle, Cuckoo and Antique Clocks CLOCK SALES & SERVICE REPAIRS Free estimate on clocks brought to shop
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm Sat: 9am-4pm Largest Showroom in the Area!
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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.
St. Elizabeth’s Gift Shop 211 S. 3rd Street Belleville, Ill 62220 618-234-2120 ext. 1300
On March 27, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital celebrated the grand re-opening of their gift shop with a ribbon cutting. The gift shop is located off the hospital’s main entrance. Shop hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. They offer a wide selection of personal care items, candies, reading material, flowers, and gifts. The net proceeds from the Gift Shop are donated to the Friends of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.
Westfield Manor Apartments/ Senior Housing 7245 Westfield Plaza Drive Belleville, Ill 62223 618-233-5506 Westfield Manor Apartments/Senior Housing celebrated their ten year anniversary with a ribbon cutting on April 9. Westfield Manor is part of Lutheran Senior Services, which offers caring environments to seniors with lower incomes. Westfield Manor consists of 62 one-bedroom apartments and welcomes seniors 62 years of age and older.
Ben’s Post Office 112 East Main Street Belleville, Ill 62220 618-277-9278 Ben’s Crafts and Floral had a ribbon cutting on April 16 to celebrate the grand opening of the Post Office located inside their business. The Post Office hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and 12 - 4 p.m. on Sundays. The Ben’s location has the same Post Office prices and offers shipping, mailing, stamps and more.
Otto Golf Classic $125 Per Player or $500 Per Foursome
Includes cart, green fees, lunch, dinner and two drink tickets.
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Four Person Scramble/Best Ball Two Flights Attendance Prizes Skins Mulligans
Wednesday
May 14, 2014 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The Orchards Golf Course
RSVP online at www.bellevillechamber.org, under "Chamber Events" or call (618) 233-2015. Deadline: Wednesday, May 7th Opportunities are still available for tee sponsors. We are also still in need of attendance prizes and items for the golfers goody bags. Please call the Chamber at (618) 233-2015 for more information.
Saturday June 7, 2014 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Downtown Belleville 2nd & 3rd Block of East Main
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Chamber Member Update ST. ELIZABETH’S HOSPITAL LEADERSHIP RECEIVES 2013 BRONZE AWARD AT ANNUAL ILLINOIS PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE AWARDS CEREMONY
On March 27, members of the St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Administrative team and Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) Chief Operating Officer Larry Schumacher, were formally presented with the 2013 Bronze Award for “Commitment to Excellence” from Illinois Performance Excellence (ILPEx) at their annual awards ceremony in Glen Ellyn, Il. St. Elizabeth’s Hospital was one of only three recipients of the Bronze Award in this statewide quality program, which follows the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence. This award is given to organizations, throughout the state of Illinois, who adopt and demonstrate continuous improvement practices in an on-going journey toward excellence. “This award is owed to the dedication of our colleagues at the hospital, at every level, for their professional approach to quality and excellence when caring for patients and visitors,” said Maryann Reese, RN, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital President and Chief Executive Officer. “It validates that we consistently use clinical best practices and performance improvement planning to provide high quality health care to our community.” Founded in 1994 as the Lincoln Foundation for Performance Excellence, ILPEx uses the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence to determine performance excellence of select Illinois organizations from five sectors: business, education, government, health care and not-for-profit. “Key strategic goal planning has set the stage for our organization’s approach to performance improvement,” Reese noted. “Our pillars of excellence include dedication to our mission, development and engagement of employees, integration of quality care, financial stewardship and patient safety.” During the vigorous application process and site survey for this award, the hospital quantified data trends, analysis measurement processes, operational results and more. One of the many achievements noted was improved employee engagement scores from the 25th to the 93rd national percentile, which also garnered The Advisory Board Company’s 2013 Exceptional Improvement in Engagement Award. Other examples of performance excellence stemmed from Lean Six Sigma projects led by managers from across the organization. For more information about the Baldrige Performance Excellence Award or the ILPEx Awards for Excellence please visit http://www. nist.gove/baldrige/ or www.ilpex.org, respectively.
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Chamber Member Update ANGELA ECKERT INDUCTED INTO LES DAMES D’ESCOFFIER; ECKERT FAMILY SPRING COOKBOOK HIT SHELVES APRIL 21 Eckert’s Country Store and Farms is pleased to announce that Vice President of Retail Operations Angela Eckert has been inducted into the St. Louis chapter of the prestigious Les Dames d’Escoffier.
Les Dames d’Escoffier is composed of professional women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality who are committed to the advancement of education and philanthropy in food, beverage and hospitality for the good of the global community. Members include chefs, restaurateurs, caterers, culinary school proprietors and teachers, food editors and writers, bakers, and dietitians. Induction into the organization is by invitation only. Eckert oversees Eckert’s Country Store and Garden Center in Belleville, where in addition to managing the store’s daily retail operations, she also coordinates and helps instruct a variety of cooking classes. Eckert is also co-author of three cookbooks. Her past employment experience includes retail manager of Eckert’s Garden Center and Pick-Your-Own operations as well as educator for the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Angela Eckert
Eckert holds a bachelor of science degree in ornamental horticulture from the University of Illinois and a master of science degree in agricultural education from Ohio State University. The latest Eckert cookbook, The Eckert Family Spring Cookbook, is now available at Eckert’s Country Store. Angie Eckert coauthored the cookbook with Jill Tantillo, who is Vice President of Marketing and Food Services for Eckert’s. The spring cookbook is the third in a series Eckert Family Cookbooks and features produce from the Spring harvest with new recipes as well as family favorites passed down through generations of the Eckert family. The cookbook costs $12.00.
HOLLAND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES DONATES $20,000 TO BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS AND BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Holland Construction Services (Holland) hosted a golf tournament March 1st to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois and the Lewis & Clark Council, Boy Scouts of America.
Holland holds this fun winter tournament, known as the Klondike Klassic, every few years as a fundraiser for local organizations. This year, with the overwhelming support of Holland friends and associates including125 golfers and over 100 sponsors, Holland was able to donate $10,000 to each of these deserving local charities. The check presentations were held at the conclusion of the tournament at Far Oaks Golf Club. Barb Cempura, President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois, and Travis Briner, Development Director, and Ben Blumenberg, Field Director, with the Lewis & Clark Council, Boy Scouts of America, accepted the checks on behalf of their organizations.
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Chamber Member Update
VITAS APPOINTS AMANDA COX AS TRANSITIONAL CARE LIAISON IN FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS
VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, today announced that Amanda Cox has been appointed transitional care liaison in Fairview Heights, ILL. In this role, Cox will work directly with care-coordination teams in hospitals and long-term-care facilities. Additionally, Cox will provide education about end-of-life care to patients and families.
Cox brings seven years of healthcare experience to her role as transitional care liaison. Prior to joining VITAS, Cox served as marketing director for Med Plus Home Health Care, where she also managed the company’s community relations efforts. Before this, she served as marketing director for Belleville Healthcare and Rehab. She also worked as a social service secretary at Memorial Hospital in Belleville. “I feel honored to have the privilege of assisting patients and families during their healthcare journeys,” Cox said. “As part of VITAS’ mission of ensuring that everyone who qualifies for hospice can access these much-needed services, I look forward to educating families and providers about the benefits of end-of-life care while offering support to families and patients transitioning to hospice care.”
Amanda Cox
Added VITAS General Manager Deborah Wolf: “We are pleased to have Amanda as our transitional care liaison. Her passion for our senior population along with her healthcare expertise will be invaluable in assisting patients and families as they transition to hospice care.” Cox earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Lindenwood University, in Belleville, IL, where she is currently completing a master’s degree in gerontology. Amanda can be reached at 618.622.9073.
APEXNETWORK PHYSICAL THERAPY OPENED IN MT. ZION, IL PARTNERING WITH PHYSICIAN’S CHOICE WELLNESS ApexNetwork Physical Therapy is expanding! This time our doors have opened in Mt. Zion, IL. The clinic is located at 1045 N. State Highway 121. ApexNetwork has 18 other locations in Illinois including East Belleville, West Belleville, Breese, Chester, Edwardsville, Effingham, Freeburg, Glen Carbon, Godfrey, Greenville, Highland, Litchfield, Maryville, O’Fallon, Smithton, Vandalia, Waterloo and Wood River. ApexNetwork also has 5 Missouri clinics in Frontenac, Monett, Oakville, Springfield and University City.
ApexNetwork Physical Therapy strives to provide the highest quality physical therapy and fitness services; assisting people of all ages and occupations to achieve their goals, perform at their highest level and excel in health and fitness. The Mt. Zion clinic is a full service therapy provider and will offer physical therapy, sports rehab, hand therapy and industrial rehab. If you are a patient, employer, physician, case manager or insurance company, ApexNetwork invites you to stop by for a visit. For more information or to schedule an appointment in Mt. Zion, please call 217-864-0820 or visit www.apexnetworkpt.com.
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Chamber Member Update SCOTT CREDIT UNION SPONSORS AND RAISES MONEY FOR VARIOUS CAUSES
Scott Credit Union recently presented a check for $1,500 to a representative from Midwest Salute to the Arts to sponsor this year’s event that was held Aug. 22-24 in Fairview Heights. The event was held at Everett Moody Park on Longacre Drive and is billed as one of the premier art festivals in the nation, featuring 100 artists from throughout the country. The Midwest Salute to the Arts is a juried fine art festival featuring art from many different mediums. The event also features entertainment, an interactive art area for kids and a food court. For more information about the event, visit www.midwestsalute.com. Scott Credit Union recently raised over $2,400 during a February campaign to raise awareness of heart health. The credit union and its employees participated in several activities in conjunction with the American Heart Association’s awareness campaign. SCU raised money by selling heart cutouts and red dress lapel pins at each of its branches. “We were excited about the opportunity to help the American Heart Association in their local efforts to increase awareness,” said Deatherage. “Our staff and our members were eager to be involved by donating money to the fund raiser and for the dress down day. It is our way of showing our support of the work the local American Heart Association does in our region.” Scott Credit Union will again be the presenting sponsor of Triad High School’s spring invitational softball tournament that will be held May 9-10 at the local high school. Scott Credit Union Community Relations Representative Lauren Hoefert presented the $2,000 check to Triad softball coach Kris Kleeman to continue as the presenting sponsor of the tournament. The Annual Triad High School Invitational sponsored by Scott Credit Union will be hosted at Triad and feature matchups between 10 teams from schools throughout the area. “This is another opportunity for us to support a local school and help them to host the annual softball tournament,” Hoefert said. “Having a location in Troy, we feel that it is important that we do what we can to help in the community. We also are happy to have another venue to let people know that the credit union is a better value.” Scott Credit Union recently presented a check for $1,000 to representatives from the O’Town Junior Panthers Baseball team to sponsor the club’s 2014 season. The donation was a result of the 9U baseball team participating in Scott Credit Union’s Community Cash Program. Community Cash is a program designed to allow community organizations to raise up to $1,000 by receiving $50 for every child’s savings account opened during the promotion. Scott Credit Union has made giving back to its communities a major priority. The local credit union contributed over $325,000 and its employees volunteered over 2,400 hours to a variety of local civic efforts throughout the region in 2013.
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Chamber Member Update ST. ELIZABETH’S HOSPITAL HONORS RN RESIDENTS AT TRANSITION CEREMONY
A Transition Ceremony was held recently for the five Registered Nurses who completed St. Elizabeth’s Versant RN Residency Program, which is one of the numerous programs St. Elizabeth’s offers as a Teaching Hospital. St. Elizabeth’s Hospital announced this innovative program for new graduate Registered Nurses in July 2006 and it has successfully grown ever since with approximately 200 nurses transitioning from the program since its inception. The Versant RN Residency is a comprehensive, evidence-based onboarding of new graduate nurses that helps them gain the experience, judgment, skills and confidence they need to navigate the complexity of hospital life. “Our residents are hired as full-time colleagues and remain full-time on their unit after they successfully complete the RN Residency,” said Sharon Busch, RN Residency Coordinator. “These new graduates join the many past residents and our other dedicated nursing staff as qualified and independent professional RNs providing region-leading health care to our patients.” Components of the curriculum include 75 percent clinical time and 25 percent classroom time. Individual preceptor teams as well as individual mentors are assigned to each participant. This innovative, one-on-one attention prevents novice nurses from feeling overwhelmed in their first year of work. Debriefing and colleague support groups are also provided throughout the residency and during their first year at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, which helps the residents progress to high competence levels quickly, safely and efficiently. As qualified RN retention is a major goal of hospitals, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital continues to be at the forefront with this progressive and unique program by providing this additional career education opportunity. Learn more about St. Elizabeth’s RN Residency on website at http://www.hshscareers.jobs/st-elizabeth-training.html or contact Sharon Busch at 618.234.2120, ext. 1098.
SCOTT CREDIT UNION REPORTS CONTINUED SUCCESS AT 71ST ANNUAL MEETING
Scott Credit Union, with its not-for-profit, cooperative structure, was able to continue providing a better value to members through another successful year in 2013. The local credit union reported its year-end results to members at its 71st annual meeting, which was held at SCU’s Home Office in Edwardsville. “We continued to grow throughout 2013 and had net income of $8.1 million,” Padak told the crowd at the meeting. “The real bottom line for us as a credit union is providing the best value possible to our members,” Padak said. “Because we had positive growth, maintained our capital position, and had solid earnings, we were able to reward our active members with a $1.3 million bonus dividend and loan interest rebate.” Scott Credit Union reported an increase in membership of over 8.5 percent to more than 114,000 members and growth in assets, deposits and loans. Scott Credit Union’s total loan growth in 2013 was 7.2 percent and the local credit union’s assets grew from $887 million to $928 million through the end of the year. “Our growth has allowed us to provide services that historically have only been available at larger financial institutions,” Padak noted. “The economies of scale created by our growth and conservative management also continue to serve our membership well through competitive rates and low fees.” “We couldn’t be more pleased with how well our business has grown and how much our members are enjoying the benefits of the services we offer,” Padak said. “Because of our cooperative structure, we answer to our members, not to a small group of stockholders.” Padak also noted that Scott Credit Union has also remained committed to being the best place to work. This strategy resulted in SCU being ranked in the list of Top Workplaces for medium size businesses in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in 2013. Also at the meeting, Scott Credit Union’s volunteer Board of Directors was elected for 2014. The Board includes Betty Renth as Chairman, CMSgt William Hostetter (USAF Retired) as Vice Chairman, Roselyn Altman as Secretary, Frank Padak as Treasurer, Carolyn Choate, Dale Huegen, and Sheila Vallowe.
SELSIUS RECEIVES ETIP GRANT TO TRAIN ILLINOIS WORKERS
Selsius™ Corporate & Career Training of Southwestern Illinois College has been awarded a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to help fund the employee training programs for regional companies.The Employer Training Investment Program grant’s purpose is to provide new skills and knowledge directly related to work performance of employees. Training employees keeps their employers competitive, helps business expand into new markets and allows companies to introduce more efficient technologies into their operations. The program can fund up to 50 percent of a company’s eligible training costs for full-time employees based in Illinois. Qualified Selsius™ training programs include: Industrial Maintenance; Welding, Instrumentation, Hydraulics, Rigging, Machining, CAD and Safety; Computer Software; Lean Six Sigma; Leadership Development; Project Management. “Selsius has been awarded this competitive grant consistently when available,” said SelsiusTM Director Lynette Rienbolt. “It helps companies remain competitive by upgrading their employees’ skills, and it’s a great benefit to the economic development for our region.” Grant funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Units of government, agencies, educational institutions, retail stores and healthcare facilities are not eligible. For more information, or to find out if your business qualifies for this grant funding, contact Rienbolt at lynette.rienbolt@swic.edu.
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LOCAL TRAVEL AGENT RECEIVES HONOR BY TOUR OPERATOR Tour operator, Apple Vacations named Ambassador Travel and Cruises a Premier Level travel agent when they were honored at Apple Vacations’ annual Golden Apple Dinner held in St. Louis, Missouri and March 18, 2014. For over 18 years, the Golden Apple Awards have recognized top travel agencies in the industry to reward preferred partners for their extraordinary performance and passenger production. Golden Apple Agencies receive added benefits such as advanced notice of specials. Out of three hundred travel agencies in the St. Louis Region, only 26 agencies have earned the Premier Apple status for their 2013 production performance. “We are extremely proud of our partnership with Ambassador Travel & Cruises and all of our 2013 Premier Apple Award recipients. Travel is a complex business of realizing customer’s dreams and managing minute details. It takes committed teamwork to deliver upon the dreams and expectations of our customers,” said John Tarkowski, VP of Planning and Development for Apple Vacations. Ambassador Travel &Cruises, located at 312 East Main Street, Belleville, IL 62220, has been providing clients with knowledgeable and supportive travel suggestions since they opened in 1974. Their well-trained and experienced counselors are highly capable of recommending the best trip to suit any lifestyle or budget. To book your Apple Vacation, stop in or call 618-234-1046 and let Julia Crunk offer you personalized service for the valuable and memorable experiences that you are looking for. HOLLAND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES HIRES SITE SAFETY & HEALTH OFFICER Mike Marchal, president of Holland Construction Services (Holland), is pleased to announce Regnold LaRue (Reggie) has joined the Holland team as the Site Safety & Health Officer for the Memorial Hospital East project. LaRue has 15 years of experience as a safety management professional. Most recently he served as the Site Safety Supervisor for GRP Mechanical in Bethalto, Ill and as Director of Safety and Education for the Southern Illinois Builders Association. In his role with Holland, LaRue will be responsible for safety and health loss prevention during construction of Memorial Hospital East, a new 94-bed hospital in Shiloh, Ill. A groundbreaking for the $124 million project, located on a 95-acre site, was held earlier this month and construction is scheduled to be complete in Spring 2016. The construction project is a joint venture between Holland and Pepper Construction of Chicago.
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What’s Happening in May Thursday-Saturday, May 1-3 The Musical “Chicago” Belleville West High School Performing Arts Center (618) 222-7622
Saturday-Sunday, May 10&11 Strawberry Festival Eckert’s Country Store and Farms (618) 233-0513
Thursday, May 1 Race for Health Spring Dinner National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows (618) 233-7703 ext. 4401
Saturday, May 10 Walk this Way, Let your Dog Play The Belleville Dog Park (618) 233-5720
Friday-Sunday, May 2-4 Free Medical Care Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center
Caritas 1 Mile Family Walk/5K Run TREC (618) 688-1162 www.caritasfamilysolutions.org
Saturday-Sunday, May 3&4 Gun & Knife Show Belle-Clair Fairgrounds (618) 235-0666
Pancake Breakfast Belleville/Swansea Moose #1221 (618) 235-9988
Saturday, May 3 St. Clair County Law Day 5K Run/Walk Downtown Belleville (800) 677-9255 Kristina’s Race for Peace Monroe County Courthouse Sunday, May 4 No Jacks’ Salute to Veterans No Jacks’ Bar and Grill (618) 235-2356 St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra Performance The Hettenhausen Center McKendree University (618) 537-6863 Belleville Philharmonic Bicentennial Tribute Concert Lindenwood University www.belleville200.com Thursday, May 8 “The Jesus of History and the Christ of Faith” National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows (618) 397-6700 Circle of Care Dinner & Auction The Commons Lewis & Clark Community College (618) 463-9546 World Walk Day 5K National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows (618) 397-6700
Downtown Belleville Walking Tour Downtown Belleville (618) 236-7481
Saturday, May 17 Caritas 1 Mile Family Walk/5K Run Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (618) 688-1162 www.caritasfamilysolutions.org Summer Kick-Off Party Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (618) 416-6337 Thursday, May 22 Healthy Living Expo Southwestern Illinois College (800) 326-3221 Scott Credit Union Golf Scramble The Orchards Golf Course (618) 381-7214 Varsity Baseball Game Belleville West High School (618) 222-7652
Electronics Recycling Rural King www.belleville.il.kiwanis.org
Friday-Sunday, May 24-26 Memorial Day Festival Eckert’s Farms (618) 233-0513
Tuesday, May 13 Grizzlies ChamberNet Gateway Grizzlies Stadium (618) 337-3000
Friday, May 24 Village of West Belleville Walking Tour West Belleville (618) 236-7481
Thursday, May 15 Downtown Diva Night Downtown Belleville (618) 233-2015 www.bellevillemainstreet.net
Sunday, May 26 Memorial Day Parade Downtown Belleville (618) 233-6769
Thursday Thunder Bike Night Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (618) 416-6337
Thursday-Sunday, May 29-June 1 “On Golden Pond” Performance Turkey Hill Grange (618) 917-8175
Friday, May 16 Silver Creek Car Cruise SIlver Creek Saloon & Grill (618)416-6337
Friday, May 30 Shriners Parade Downtown Belleville (618) 874-1870
Friday-Sunday, May 16-18 Art on the Square Downtown Belleville (800) 677-9255
Saturday-Sunday, May 31-June 1 Shriners Circus Belle-Clair Fairgrounds (618) 874-1870
Saturday-Sunday, May 17&18 Strawberry Festival Eckert’s Country Store & Farms (618) 233-0513
Saturday, May 31 Caritas 1 Mile Family Walk/5K Run Walker’s Bluff www.caritasfamilysolutions.org
Flea Market Belle-Clair Fairgrounds (618) 233-005
Every Tuesday in May Life After Divorce Support Group Horizon Hope (618) 233-6375
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The 31st Annual Chili Cook-off in downtown Belleville will be here before we know it! This event has become a favorite for local residents, in addition to drawing great crowds from out-of-town. Music, entertainment, refreshments and lots of chili are sure to draw thousands once again to the downtown area! Corporate sponsorship plays a key role in making this event possible, while providing you with a great opportunity to promote your business to thousands of new and existing customers. If your company is interested in sponsoring this year’s event, please fill out the form on the reverse side and mail it, along with your sponsorship amount no later than August 14, 2014. Thank you for your consideration in sponsoring the 31st Annual Chili Cook-off!
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Logo on side banner of Main Stage which is displayed throughout the 2-day festival Logo on Chili Cook-off posters (over 200 distributed) Logo in Chamber Connection Newsletter and Weekly Email Update Logo on Chili Cook-off website with a link to your website Logo in Chili Cook-off Event Guide distributed by the Belleville News-Democrat (inserted in more than 58,000 newspapers on Sunday, September 28th) Four 31st Annual Chili Cook-off t-shirts with your company logo on back
Specialty Sponsor - $1,500 (each) Friday Night Band Sponsor Saturday Night Band Sponsor Friday Daytime Entertainment Sponsor Junior Idol Sponsor Chili Cook-off Judging Sponsor Children’s Area Sponsor • Sponsorship exclusivity • Logo on top banner of Main Stage which is displayed throughout the 2-day festival • Logo on Chili Cook-off posters (over 200 distributed) • Logo in Chamber Connection Newsletter and Weekly Email Update • Logo in Chili Cook-off Event Guide distributed by the Belleville News-Democrat (inserted in more than 58,000 newspapers on Sunday, September 28th) • Special recognition in Chili Cook-off Event Guide • Logo on Chili Cook-off website on home page and event page with a link to your website • Recognition during Main Stage announcements • Four 31st Annual Chili Cook-off t-shirts and 2 sweatshirts with your company logo on back
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2nd Annual Chili Chase 5k Run/Walk & Kids Pepper Dash
Saturday, October 4, 2014 After a great response from last year’s Chili Chase, The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce will host the 2nd Annual Chili Chase & Kids Pepper Dash as part of the 31st Annual Chili Cook-off. The money raised through the Chili Chase will help provide scholarship funding for the Leadership Belleville Class. Leadership Belleville is a 9-month course offered to Chamber members and non-members, developing effective leaders with civic, social and professional skills to positively impact our community.
Habanero Pepper Sponsor - $750
Cayenne Pepper Sponsor - $500
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Chili Pepper Sponsor - $100
Jalapeño Pepper Sponsor - $250
SPONSORSHIP MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO 6/15/2014
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SPONSORSHIP MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO 8/31/2014
1. Name placement on event T-shirt 2. Pre & post race DJ promotions 3. Web page name placement 4. 1 complimentary event entry & t-shirt
Current Sponsors: Heartland Women’s Health Center
2014 Chili Chase 5K Run Corporate Sponsor Name:___________________________________________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________City:______________________Zip:_________ Contact Name: ______________________________________________Phone Number:_________________________ Email Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sponsorship Level: ___$250 Jalapeño Pepper___$100 Chili Pepper 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 23 High resolution logos may be emailed to Abigail Ernst at: aernst@bellevillechamber.org