Chamber Connection
Monthly Newsletter November 2014
31st Annual Belleville Chili Cook-off is Another Success
The Chamber’s largest and most anticipated event of the year, the Chili Cook-off, is yet another success.
The 31st Annual Chili Cook-off is in the books and was a great time for the Belleville community. The weekend was filled with activities for all ages including the Children’s Area, live bands, 2nd Annual Chili Chase 5K Run/ Kids Pepper Dash and the 8th Annual Junior Idol. The winners of this year’s Junior Idol were Delaney Holliday, a 7th grader at EMGE, and Symphony Nguy, a sophomore at O’Fallon High School. This year there were several new winners in the judged divisions of the Chili Cook-off Chili Competition. Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Chili Cook-off: Restaurant/Caterer Division: 1st Place - Belleville Shrine Club 2nd Place - Grappa Growlers 3rd Place - Belleville Running Club Non-Food Service Division: 1st Place - O’Fallon Sportsman Club 2nd Place - Tivanon Catering 3rd Place - Mi-Hungry BBQ and Jamaican Cuisine
Thank you the sponsors of this year’s event • • • • • • • •
People’s Choice:
Belleville Firefighters Local 53 (Winners for the sixth year in a row.)
More than $1,300 was raised from the People’s Choice Award which will be matched by the Chamber and donated to the Community Interfaith Food Pantry. For more information and photos visit, www.BellevilleChili.com.
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Presenting Event Sponsor: ABRA Auto Body & Glass Saturday Night Band Sponsor: Auffenberg Ford-Belleville Chili Judging Sponsor: Casino Queen Junior Idol Sponsor: Lindenwood University Daytime Entertainment Sponsor: Memorial Hospital Friday Night Band Sponsor: UMB Bank Children’s Area Sponsor: YMCA of Southwest Illinois Gold Sponsors: Bank of Belleville, Belleville News-Democrat, City of Belleville, Commerce Bank, Grey Eagle Distributors, Koerner Distributor, Inc., Mueller Furniture, Regions Bank, Robert ‘Chick’ Fritz Inc., Sandberg Phoenix von Gontard, P.C., TheBANK of Edwardsville, Silver Sponsors: Art on the Square, 1st National Bank of Waterloo, Dutch Hollow Supplies, Gonzalez Companies, Illinois American Water, Sycamore Village, Wm. Nobbe & Co., Inc.
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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 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 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 Mary C. Lamie, EFK Moen, LLC 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 Beth Tucker, Office Manager btucker@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 FCB Bank 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 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
Abigail Ernst, 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. 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 John Wunderlich, Belleville News-Democrat Sharon Zika, Scott Credit Union
2014 Business After Hours November 6
Commerce Bank
December 4
The City of Belleville
2015 Business After Hours January 29
No BAH - Annual Dinner
2014 Coffee Cup Connection November 18
Veteran’s United Home Loans
December 8
Pretium Solutions
Ads and inserts must be received by the 15th of the month. If submitting an insert, 350 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
to our members who renewed their investment with The Chamber in September... All American Storage Ambrosia Land Investments Area Agency on Aging Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors-Davidson Dutch Hollow Janitorial Supply Co. Heartland Women’s Healthcare Kaskaskia Engineering Group Local Lucy’s MindsEye Information Service Moonlight Computing Payroll Central Peggy’s Pampering Service Quality Testing & Engineering Roy-el Catering St. Louis Post Dispatch TheBank of Edwardsville Town & Country Title Co. Westfield Manor
Welcome
to our newest members joining in September...
Edward Jones-Charles Richards Contact: Charles Richard 2100 South Illinois St., Suite B Belleville, IL 62220 (618) 257-2397 www.edwardjones.com Investment and financial services.
Fantastic Sams Contact: Cyndi McFarland 651 Carlyle Ave Belleville, IL 62221 (618) 236-7267 www.fantasticsams.com Offers haircuts and styles, up-dos, straightening, coloring, highlights, texturizing and more. Schaefer Autobody Centers Contact: Debbie Brauer 1290 Central Park Dr. O’Fallon, IL 62269 (618) 589-7213 www.schaeferautobody.com Auto body repair services.
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Leadership Belleville
History, Culture & Religion Day The 2014-2015 Leadership Belleville Class experienced their first Friday session on October 17th, focusing on history, culture and religion. During the day the class visited The Cathedral of Saint Peter, the Lincoln Theater, Belleville Historic District and the Labor & Industry Museum. The day also consisted of a panel discussion on religion and diversity. The day helped expand the knowledge of multiple areas that make up a community to help them become better leaders. The November day will focus on Law Enforcement.
Leadership Belleville 2014-2015 Class in front of the Emma Kunz House. Leadership Belleville 2014-2015 Class listening to a presentation at the Labor & Industry Museum.
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s g o n b C b u n i tt i R
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.
FCB Bank
401 South Illinois Street Belleville, IL 62220 (618) 235-9090 www.fcbbanks.com The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce joined FCB Bank on October 9th for their Ribbon Cutting. FCB Banks serve more than 14 cities with their various locations. Their services include: personal banking, business banking, loans, investments and more. Find out more by visiting one of their locations or online at www.fcbbanks.com
Edward Jones-Charles Richards 2100 South Illinois Street, Suite B Belleville, IL 62220 (618) 257-2397 www.edwardjones.com The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce celebrated Edward Jones - Charles Richards’ opening with a Ribbon Cutting on October 17th. Edward Jones serves the local community by helping individual investors and small business owners achieve their long-term financial goals. These services include investments, retirement planning, college savings funds, life and long-term care insurance, and other products. For more information, visit www.edwardjones.com or stop by the location at 2100 South Illinois Street in Belleville.
6000 Old Collinsville Road Fairview Heights, IL 62208 (618) 397-7233 (314) 692-7979
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Monthly Coffee Cup Connections Join us for the next Coffee Cup Connections sponsored by
Veteran’s United Home Loans Tuesday, November 18 8:15 - 9:15 a.m.
Coffee Cup Connections will be held at: Veteran’s United Home Loans 2100 South Illinois St., Suite B Belleville, IL 62220 8:15 a.m. - Networking 8:30 a.m. - Roundtable introductions, a short presentation, followed by additional networking. Complimentary light breakfast will be provided. Also, enter for a chance to win an attendance prize! 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 this opportunity to network and learn more about other member businesses!
Next Lunch & Learn... Goal Setting & Workplace Priorities Presented By: Bill Lyke
Thursday, November 20 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. SWIC/Selsius Room 2014 2500 Carlyle Ave Belleville, IL 62221 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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Sponsored by:
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital 340 West Lincoln Street Belleville, IL 62220 (618) 234-2120 www.steliz.org On October 9 St. Elizabeth’s Hospital was pleased to host the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event. Guests enjoyed great food, networking and had the opportunity to ask questions about St. Elizabeth’s proposed hospital project. Dr. Shelly Harkins, Chief Medical Officer, addressed the audience on behalf of St. Elizabeth’s and encouraged all guests to have meaningful dialog with the project management team or St. Elizabeth’s administrators who were in attendance, to help determine future needs for the Belleville campus. Anyone still wishing to share their feedback on this topic is encouraged to email SupportSteliz@hshs.org. You can learn more about St. Elizabeth’s Hospital by visiting, www.steliz.org, or calling 618-234-2120.
Amanda Cox, VITAS Innovative Hospice Care; Jody Collins, BARBERVoss Home Care; Michelle Fredeking, VITAS Innovative Hospice Care
Judy Kampen, FCB Bank & Josh Schobert, Apartment Community at Our Lady of The Snows; Kathy Wilson, Deborah Pierce, St. Paul’s Home and Retirement Apartments Hospice of Southern Illinois
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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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Celebrating 50 years of educating young people, in the Catholic tradition, to lead successful, faith-filled lives. www.althoff.net
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Percentage of Catholic students.
Faculty members with advanced degrees.
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Service hours given by last year’s senior class to 44 nonprofit organizations
Number of scholarships made available to incoming Althoff Catholic freshmen
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Number of sports teams offered to boys and girls.
Percentage of students from the Class of 2014 that went on to college.
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The year girls athletics started at Althoff Catholic. Mrs. Mary Kloess coached all of the teams!
Percentage of the cost to educate each student that is covered by tuition and fees.
Total dollars offered to the Class of 2014 in scholarships and awards.
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Chamber Member Update SCHEFFEL BOYLE AND ALLISON KNAPP & SIEKMANN, LTD JOIN FORCES
Effective October 1st, 2014, The Scheffel Boyle team is pleased to announce a new addition to their already dominant force in the St. Louis region. The firm of Allison Knapp & Siekmann has joined forces with Scheffel Boyle. This combination will increase Scheffel Boyle’s geographical footprint in Southern Illinois and the St. Louis metropolitan area. In business since 1950, Allison Knapp & Siekmann (AKS) shares the same dedication to high quality client service that Scheffel Boyle has prided itself on for nearly a century. AKS had office locations in Belleville and Bethalto, Illinois, where their professionals will remain on staff and continue their current positions as the newest members of the Scheffel Boyle team. Now that AKS has joined forces with Scheffel Boyle, the full-service accounting, auditing, tax, business, and financial consulting firm has now expanded its footprint in the St. Louis metropolitan area to 10 offices and approximately 100 employees, while adding a greater depth of resources and expertise for their clients. Scheffel Boyle’s Dennis Ulrich, CPA & Managing Partner, and Allison Knapp & Siekmann’s Henry Siekmann both feel the acquisition will only further enhance the quality service they have offered clients for years. “Bringing our two firms together is a great step not only for us, but for all our clients. We are constantly growing as a firm, bringing a new level of knowledge and expertise to the work we do. I feel AKS shares our dedication to an exceptional standard of service that we hold dear at Scheffel Boyle,” said Dennis Ulrich, Managing Principal of Scheffel Boyle. “I’m confident that this combination will bring positive changes for both firms and our combined family of clients.” AKS Managing Principal Henry Siekmann, CPA also believes this news is a step forward for both firms. “All of my team at AKS is extremely excited to be joining forces with such a reputable firm as Scheffel Boyle. We have had a great working relationship for years and I’m excited to see what we can accomplish together,” Siekmann said. “Joining the Scheffel Boyle team will bring greater knowledge, resources, and fresh industry insight for our associates and clients. We look forward to what the future holds.” Scheffel Boyle is recognized as the largest locally-owned accounting firm in Southwestern Illinois, and as one of the largest accounting firms in the St. Louis region. Their offices are currently located in Alton, Edwardsville, Belleville, Highland, Jerseyville, Columbia, Carrollton, and Bartelso. Established in 1924, their services include corporate, personal, and governmental tax, auditing, and accounting services. For more information about Scheffel Boyle, visit their website at www.scheffelboyle.com.
OATES ASSOCIATES EXPANDS BUILDING SERVICES GROUP
Oates Associates, a civil and structural engineering / architectural design firm, welcomes Jill Walker, PE as a structural engineer and Christo Poggas as an intern architect. With more than 20 years of structural experience, Ms. Walker brings an expertise in delivering practical solutions to the most challenging building projects. She has designed a range of structures, including police and fire stations, academic buildings, gymnasiums, banks, and destinations/attractions. Ms. Walker has been involved with many prestigious projects over the years - from the Elephant Enclosure at the Saint Louis Zoo to the Automotive Addition for Ranken Technical College to the Tri-Star Mercedes-Benz dealership in St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Poggas joins Oates Associates’ building group with 10 years of experience in detailing, drafting, 3D modeling, computer rendering and construction observation. He earned his Master of Architecture from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2008 and he is currently working toward earning his licensure. He has a long resume of educational, recreational and commercial projects. Oates Associates is a multi-disciplined design firm with offices in St. Louis, Missouri and Collinsville and Belleville, Illinois. Oates provides a wide range of engineering and architectural services to communities, corporations, institutions and public agencies throughout the Midwest. Services include engineering and architectural design, transportation planning, traffic engineering, highway and street design, storm water management, site design, and structural engineering. For more information, visit www. oatesassociates.com or call 314.588.8381.
BELLEVILLE ROTARY CLUB BEAUTIFIES ENTRANCE OF BICENTENNIAL PARK
On a damp and chilly October Saturday morning, members of the Belleville Rotary Club and volunteers from Belleville West High School met to plant shrubs and flowers to beautify the two entrances to Bicentennial Park. A grant from Rotary District 6510 and matching funds from the Belleville Rotary Club funded the landscaping of the entrance signs at the park. The Rotary Club worked with Jason Poole from the Parks District and Rick Effinger at Effingers Garden Center to plan the project. Barbara Cempura from the Rotary Club submitted the grant request for the $2,000 project. In addition to this project, the Belleville Rotary Club provided a $5,000 contribution to the Interfaith Community Food Pantry as part of their “Service Above Self” mission.
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About TheBANK of Edwardsville’s Commercial Banking Group I went to TheBANK of Edwardsville because of the people. In today’s market, every bank can do similar things with its products and services. For me, the people make the difference, and I feel that’s what gives TheBANK an edge. TheBANK has been able to meet the financial needs of my company in every way, shape and form. Even with the size of my organization, TheBANK has always had an answer to fill our needs. With the people of TheBANK and my employees working together, we’ve been able to grow without having financial concerns. They understand our needs and work with us to help meet our goals. I believe in being involved in our community, as does TheBANK. TheBANK’s people are always there, helping to make our community a great place to live. That’s what makes TheBANK a true community bank. I truly respect that. It all comes back to the people. Great customer service from people who know your business and want to help you succeed. A bank that cares about the community it serves. It really doesn’t get any better than that.
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Chamber Chamber Member Member Update Update
DAVID JUN JOINS HOLLAND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Mike Marchal, president of Holland Construction Services (Holland), is pleased to announce another addition to the expanding Holland team. David Jun recently came on board with Holland as an estimator. David is a 2006 construction management graduate from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. He has nearly 10 years of experience in the construction industry serving as both an estimator and project manager. In his new role with Holland, David’s primary focus will be to understand and deliver on the clients’ goals and objectives. He will provide cost opinions, budget analysis, and construction systems review throughout the design process to assure compliance with the overall construction budget.
David Jun
MATT COSTELLO JOINS HOLLAND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Mike Marchal, president of Holland Construction Services (Holland), is pleased to announce Matt Costello has joined the Holland team as a Project Engineer. Matt is a 2011 construction management graduate of Missouri State University. He comes to Holland with 3 years’ experience as both a project coordinator and project manager, with particular experience working on large multi-family projects. In his new role, Matt will provide a broad range of construction management services to Holland clients. He will assist the project manager in providing day-to-day coordination of material deliveries, shop drawing submittals, requests for information, requests for changes, daily construction progress reports, monitoring of job costs and other jobsite documentation.
Matt Costello
100 MILLION MEMBERSHIPS REACHED AT CREDIT UNIONS NATIONWIDE 2.85 MILLION JOINED THIS SUMMER; FASTEST GROWTH SINCE 2000
Credit unions have reached and surpassed 100 million members nationwide – equating to one in every three Americans, according to Adam Koishor, Chief Marketing Officer at Scott Credit Union. The 100 million memberships count is based on data collected from credit unions and compiled by Credit Union National Association (CUNA) in its “Monthly Credit Union Estimates.” CUNA estimates that credit union memberships expanded by 2.9% in the past 12 months, and the 100 million mark was eclipsed this summer. This represents a continuation (and acceleration) of trends previously reported: In 2013, memberships expanded by 2.5% and in 2012 memberships grew 2.1%. Membership growth is expected to continue in the second half of 2014 and exceed the full-year growth of the previous year. Credit unions added a total of 2.85 million additional memberships over the past year - the largest reported increase in more than a quarter century. And, in percentage terms, the 2.5% increase was the fastest since 2000, according to the CUNA analysis. Scott Credit Union’s membership has grown to nearly 124,000 members strong. “Clearly, there is growing recognition for credit unions among consumers,” Koishor said. “They increasingly understand that a credit union places their interests above all else, particularly in returning financial benefits to consumer members in the forms of lower rates on loans, higher returns on savings, and lower and fewer fees.” “It’s the structure of credit unions – as not-for-profit, democratically led and cooperatively owned financial institutions– that allows credit unions to maintain this focus on returning financial benefits to members,” ICUL leader Hession said. “In fact, by doing so, credit unions have earned the satisfaction and trust of their existing members – and are attracting even more.” For details on opening accounts at Scott Credit Union, visit www.scu.org, call 1-800-888-4728, or stop by any of the credit union’s branches.
HOERNIS AUTO BODY CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY, LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE & CONSUMER EDUCATION CAMPAIGN
This year marks the 50th anniversary for Hoernis Auto Body, a family-owned business now in its second generation of providing outstanding collision repair services to customers throughout the region. In 1964, Belleville, Ill. native Jim Hoernis founded Hoernis Auto Body. After all these years, Hoernis’ philosophy of high quality repairs, fair treatment to employees and vendors, and exceptional customer service is still in place today. The business has grown into one of the largest and most respected collision repair centers in Southern Illinois. Today, the company continues its focus on using the latest in collision repair technology and has also launched a public education campaign aimed at informing customers about their rights as consumers of collision repair services. As part of the campaign, Hoernis Auto Body has launched a new website where consumers can learn more about the collision repair industry, their rights in choosing who repairs their car and what they should expect from a quality repair shop. According to Steve Hoernis of Hoernis Auto Body, “We just want our customers and the rest of the general public to understand that regardless of which auto body shops their insurance company recommends, they ultimately have the right to choose who repairs their vehicle. We also want them to understand the value of choosing a shop that invests in people, technology and continual training so they can rest assure that they are getting the best service possible.” Hoernis Auto Body is located at 207 S. 20th Street in Belleville. To learn more about your rights as a consumer of collision repair services and about Hoernis Auto Body, please visit http://www.hoernisautobody.com, find them on Facebook or call (618) 234-6538.
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Chamber Member Update SWIC NAMED TOP MILITARY FRIENDLY SCHOOL
Southwestern Illinois College has been named a 2015 Military Friendly School® by Victory Media, the leading media group for military personnel transitioning into civilian life. SWIC has been placed in the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to serve America’s military service members, veterans and dependents as students and to ensure their success on campus. “We are proud to serve the largest student veteran population of any public institution in Illinois,” said President Georgia Costello, Ph.D. “Supporting veterans and military families is one of our top priorities. Not only do we assist veterans and their dependents with obtaining federal and state education benefits, we offer additional support for long-term success.” Among many outstanding attributes, SWIC was recognized for its: • New Veterans & Career Services center – located on the Belleville Campus, this new student center allows the college to better serve our students by featuring one-on-one personalized assistance to process benefit requests and identify additional support needs, a student lounge, and career services that help veterans transition from the military to the civilian job market; • VetSuccess on Campus counselor – SWIC is one of just 94 schools nationwide to host a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs counselor on campus full time; • Veteran New Student Orientation program - assists veterans in their transition to the student community by providing an overview of college programs, services and activities, introducing them to all the college staff that assist with veteran services, integrating them with the general student veteran population through workshop sessions, and fostering camaraderie and relationship-building through small group dynamics; • Annual Veteran Job Fair - attracts more than 100 employers and assists student veterans and veteran alumni in securing employment and advancement opportunities. Now in its sixth year, the 2015 list of Military Friendly Schools® was compiled through a data-driven survey of more than 10,000 schools nationwide approved for VA tuition funding. The survey results that comprise the 2015 list were independently tested by Ernst & Young LLP based upon the weightings and methodology established by Victory Media. Each year, schools taking the survey are held to a higher standard than the previous year via improved methodology, criteria and weightings developed with the assistance of an Academic Advisory Board consisting of educators from schools across the country. For more information about veterans services offered at Southwestern Illinois College, call 618-235-2700, ext. 5226, or visit swic.edu/veterans.
ASSOCIATED BANK NAMES PRESIDENT FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MARKET Associated Banc-Corp has announced the hiring of Phillip E. Hickman as president of the Southern Illinois Community
Market. The region includes Associated’s banking operations in East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, Belleville and surrounding areas. Hickman will oversee banking and other financial services operations for Associated’s eight branches in the region. He will also lead an expanded company commitment to the market including the addition of locally based financial services targeted to the unique needs of its consumer and commercial customers. Timothy J. Lau, Associated’s executive vice president and head of community markets, noted that Hickman’s extensive industry experience will be a significant asset in his new role. “Phil’s impressive management experience in the banking industry makes him highly qualified to lead our commitment to expand the depth and breadth of our business offerings in the Southern Illinois Community Market,” Lau said in a statement released by Associated. Hickman joins Associated from Park Bank, based in Milwaukee. He most recently served as executive vice president, and has also held a number of other senior market management and marketing positions with that organization beginning in 1996. In addition to Park Bank, Hickman has prior experience with First Bank, M&I/Valley Bancorporation, Citicorp and Farm Credit Services. He has held numerous board and volunteer roles for organizations including the Whitnal Schools Foundation, The Ohio State University Club of Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Urban League, the United Way of Greater Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and several others. Hickman holds an MBA degree from Capital University and a bachelor of of science degree from Ohio State University.
MEMORIAL WELCOMES MICHAEL GILBERT AS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES COORDINATOR AT MEMORIAL Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that Michael Gilbert has accepted the position of Emergency Medical Services (EMS)/ Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) coordinator.Gilbert was previously the EMS liaison at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis,was an employee of Abbott EMS and has been the Medical Task Force leader/Ambulance Strike Team leader on multiple federal deployments. He comes to Memorial with extended experience in Regional Medical Emergency Response as a team coordinator since 2010 and has been a member of the St. Clair Special Emergency Services Association since 2007.
As the EMS coordinator, Gilbert will work closely with local EMS agencies to ensure certification is up to date and will train individuals as needed. He will also manage the Regional Medical Emergency Response Team (RMERT) which falls under the responsibility of the Regional Hospital Coordination Center (RHCC). The Illinois Department of Public Health has designated Memorial Hospital as the RHCC for Region IV in Southwest Illinois. Region IV is a regional planning group to prepare and respond to medical disasters. For more information about the Emergency Services at Memorial Hospital, visit www.memhosp.com/services/ emergency-department.
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What’s Happening in November Saturday, November 1 Model Train Meet Oliver C. Joseph (618) 233-8140 Haunted Hayrides Eckert’s - Millstadt Farm (618) 233-0513 Sunday, November 2 Children’s Masterworks Concert St. Paul’s UCC (618) 233-3303 Thursday, November 6 Adult Cooking Class Eckert’s (618) 233-0513 Saturday, November 8 Mommy and Me Cooking Class Eckert’s (618) 233-0513 eckerts.com Murder Mystery Dinner Eckert’s (618) 233-0513 Sunday, November 9 Kids Cooking Class Eckert’s (618) 233-0513 Monday, November 10 & November 24 Bunko Eckert’s (618) 233-0513 Thursday, November 13 Turf For the Teams Celebrate! Fischer’s Restaurant (618) 537-4555 Ladies Night Out Four Points by Sheraton (618) 236-2531 x.130 Sip & Shop! The Weingarten (618) 257-9463 Saturday, November 15 Run to Remember 5K Run/Walk Martin Glass Company 800-233-1708 Saturday & Sunday, November 15 & 16 Holiday Flea Market Belle-Clair Fairgrounds (618) 233-0052
Thursday, November 20 Diva Night Holiday Style Downtown Belleville (618) 257-7022 BellevilleMainStreet.net Saturday, November 22 Art & Wine Walk Downtown Belleville (618) 257-7022 Dashing Divas 5K Natl. Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows (618) 397-6700 Girls Day Out Natl. Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows (618) 397-6700 Saturday & Sunday, November 22 & 23 The “Nutcracker” Ballet and Concert Scottish Rite Bodies Theatre (618)277-1373 Tuesday, November 25 Way of Lights Walk Natl. Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows Wednesday, November 26 Dueling Pianos The Weingarten (618) 257-9463 Friday, November 28 Santa Parade on Belleville Main Street Downtown Belleville BellevilleOptimist.org
Tails, Trails & Twinkles Natl. Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows (618) 397-6700 Friday, November 1 - Friday, January 2 Way of Lights Christmas Display Natl. Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows (618) 397-6700 Thursday, November 20 - Friday, January 2 Gingerbread Walk Display Downtown Belleville (618) 233-1416 Friday, November 28 - Sunday, December 21 Horse Drawn Trolley Rides Downtown Belleville (618) 233-6769 Friday, November 28 - December, 23 German Christmas Market Belleville Public Square Friday, November 28 - Sunday, November 30 It’s A Wonderful Life Turkey Hill Grange (618) 767-6016 Friday, November 28 - Wednesday, December 24 Santa on the Square Belleville Public Square BellevilleOptimist.org
Community Sing-A-Long & Lighting of the Fountain Belleville Public Square BellevilleOptimist.org Friday - Sunday, November 28 - 30 Holiday Craft Fair Belle-Clair Fairgrounds (618) 233-0052 Saturday & Sunday, November 29 & 30 Breakfast with Santa & Holiday Story Time Eckert’s (618) 233-0513 Saturday, November 29 Shop Small Saturday All Small Businesses Sunday, November 30 Art with Allie The Weingarten (618) 257-9463
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“Run to Remember” 5K Run/Walk “When someone we love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.”
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Check-in 8:00 a.m.
General Race/Walk Information Check-in Time: 8:00 a.m. Start Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: Martin Glass Company, 25 Center Plaza, Belleville, IL 62220 Entry Fee: Early Entry $25 (by October 15, 2014).
Location: Martin Glass Company Early packet pick up day & Walk-in Registration Thurs. Nov. 13, 2014 - 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Hospice of Southern Illinois 300 East Main Street, Belleville IL 62220
Family fee up to four $65 with early registration only. After October 15, 2014 to Event Day registration $30 individuals, $75 family. (Shirt guaranteed with registrations by October 15th, then while supplies last.)
To Register: complete form below and mail in or register online at Hospice.org or Active.com 5K Awards: Trophy for top male & top female overall, medals to 2nd and 3rd overall males and females. Medals to top male and female in each age group; medals to 2nd and 3rd males and females in each age group: (15 & under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60 & over.
Results posted on www.runningstartsports.com.
TEAM Trophy: team with most paid registrants (team name must be noted on registration & all registered by October 31st). Contact: Kathy Wilson: kwilson@hospice.org or call 618-235-1703. Visit our website: www.hospice.org. Rules: Must sign waiver, release & registration forms. Race numbers must be worn by all participants and visible at all times. The event will start, rain or shine, promptly at 9:00 A.M. If we encounter inclement weather, event will not be rescheduled and entry fee will be considered a donation. Participants are welcome to run or walk. No pets please.
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First Name: ___________________________________________ Last Name: ________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________
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I am unable to participate, but please accept my donation.
Registration is not complete until payment and waiver are received. Please make checks payable to “Hospice of Southern Illinois”. Please return payment and registration/waiver form to: Hospice of Southern Illinois, Attn: Run to Remember, 305 S. Illinois St., Belleville, IL. 62220. OR REGISTER ONLINE AT HOSPICE.ORG OR ACTIVE.COM I understand that participating in this event is potentially hazardous for myself, and that I should not enter and participate unless I am medically able. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I assume full and complete responsibility for any injury or accident which may occur while I am traveling to or from the event, during the event, or while I am on the premises of the event. I also am aware of and assume all risks associated with participating in this event, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, effect of weather and conditions of the premises. I, for myself and my heirs and executors, hereby waive, release and forever discharge Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc., the event organizers, venue owner, sponsors, promoters, and each of their agents, representatives, successors and assigns, and all other persons associated with the event, for all liabilities, claims, actions, or damages that I may have against them arising out of or in any way connected with my participation in this event. I understand that this waiver includes any claims, whether caused by negligence, the action or inaction of any of the above parties, or otherwise. I authorize Hospice of Southern Illinois to use any photographs taken at this event for any and all future internal and external media publications. Participant/Guardian Printed Name _________________________________________________________________________________________________
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