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GREATER BELLEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
NOVEMBER 2021
ADVANCING BUSINESS. ASRU T IP CL AR C LOE M M U ANRITTI C PEO R T I N GT IC YL. E NAME
ANNUAL D E S C RMEETING IPTION
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CHILI D E SCOOK-OFF CRIPTION
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MOVIES WITH DESC R I P T ISANTA ON
SPECIAL PARTNERS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Kevin Vick, Chairperson Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.
Platinum:
Memorial Hospital & Care Center
Gold:
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Amy Richter, Chairperson Elect & Treasurer Hospice of Southern Illinois
Silver:
Illinois American Water Company
Bronze:
Ameren Illinois Belleville Boot Company Belleville News-Democrat Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.
Friends:
ALLSTAR Carpet & Upholstery Care Associated Bank AT&T Illinois Auffenberg Belleville Busey Bank Commerce Bank Eckert’s Inc. Gonzalez Companies, LLC Grey Eagle Distributors Scott Credit Union Southwestern Illinois College TerraSource Global
Alliance:
Abbott EMS Air One Chiropractic Allsup, Inc Balke Brown Transwestern 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 Cannon Utility Services, LLC. Chelar Tool and Die CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP Cooling Concepts Draft Kings at Casino Queen ELB Enterprises, Inc. Estel Foods Inc. / McDonalds Empire Comfort Systems FCB Bank First Bank FKG Oil Company Holland Construction Services Hoyleton Youth and Family Services Jack Schmitt AUto World Knipp Roofing & Exteriors, Inc. Knollwood Retirement Community Lochmueller Group Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. McDonald’s - Burris Management, Inc. McKendree University National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows Nothing Bundt Cakes Print Master Serra Honda O’Fallon SIHF Healthcare Southern Illinois Builders Association Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Willowcreek Rehab & Nursing Center
Mary Lamie, First Vice Chairperson Bi-State Development Ryan Boike, Second Vice Chairperson Belleville Public School District #118 Edmond Brown, Immediate Past Chairperson ELB Enterprises, Inc.
Board of Directors
Lisa Adams, Adams Publications Jeff Bair, Grimm & Gorly Florist and POUR@322 Jeff Baker, Executive Freedom Partners Brett Baltz, Egyptian Workspace Partners Amy Gould, Illinois American Water Ericka Logan, Logan & Logan Mngt & Accounting Service Dan Lovekamp, Auffenberg Dealer Group of Illinois Tracy McCollum, Standard Rule Promotions Brian Mentzer, Belleville Township High School Dist. #201 Paula Nixon, Ameren Illinois Jessica Orelt, Baldree-Orelt Insurance Agency Kirk Schilling, Invelope LLC Laura Schrick, Mathis, Marifian & Richter Stephen Sedlak, Schmale Insurance Ron Stephens, Bank of Belleville John Ziegler, Memorial Hospital
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 Diana Goebel, Marketing & Communications Manager marketing@bellevillechamber.org Alex Mathews, Main Street 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
AMBASSADORS Rebecca Boyer, Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC Justin Chapman, Busey Bank Lynne Clapp, Vertical Performance Terri Dambacher, CompuType IT Solutions Julie Fetters, Associated Bank 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, St. Clair County Al Orelt, Albert Orelt Allstate Agency Lisa Phillipson, Hospice of Southern Illinois Joy Prigge, Dieterich Bank Leslie Schmidt, Abbott EMS Loretta Stammer, Community Member Brandy Steely, Community Member Anne Thomure, Memorial Regional Health Services Jack Weck, Community Member Sheri Welch, Community Member Susan Wobbe, Community Member John Wunderlich, Community Member Sharon Zika, Scott Credit Union
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CHAMBER NEWS chamber brings back movie nights with santa in 2021 In 2020, the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce created a new holiday tradition for families that was a huge success and we are BACK for year two, bringing holiday cheer to your family and hope you decide to join us at Skyview Drive-in for “Movie Nights with Santa” the three Saturdays following Thanksgiving. The schedule includes a double feature the first night with the classic Frosty the Snowman and How the Grinch Stole Christmas on November 27, Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town on December 4, then Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas on December 11. “We created this event last year when many holiday celebrations were canceled due to COVID-19,” says Chamber President/CEO Wendy Pfeil. “We sold out all three shows. Many asked us to keep the Christmas spirit alive in 2021! It is a fun way to give back to the community through the Movie Nights with Santa series.” Attendees will get to see Santa as he drives through the lot to hand out candy to children before the movie begins. There will also be a limited number of spots each night to purchase a professional photo with Santa. Photos do need to be reserved at the time of your movie ticket purchase. Families can purchase their tickets online for $25 per vehicle to see their holiday favorite. All movies will begin at 6:00pm. Photos with Santa are an additional $10 and must be reserved at the time of movie ticket purchase. All tickets must be purchased before the day of the event. To make this happen, we are looking for our members to invest in one of the sponsorships available. These sponsorships will allow us to cover the cost of the Skyview Employees, Movie Rental, Decorations, Photos with Santa, and Candy give-a-ways to name a few. Another way you can help is by sharing this event either on your company’s social media pages, within your organization, or on your personal pages. You can purchase tickets and find sponsorship information online at www.bellevilllechamber.org.
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CHAMBER NEWS
November 2021 Upcoming Chamber Events
11/4 Business After Hours 11/9 Coffee Cup Connections 11/11 Office Closed - Veteran’s Day 11/17 Leadership Belleville Committee Meeting 11/18 Belle-Scott Enlisted Dinner 11/25-26 Office Closed for Thanksgiving 11/27 Movie Nights with Santa Double Feature
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 marketing@bellevillechamber.org or call 618-233-2015.
More information and registration available online at www.bellevillechamber.org.
SAVE THE DATE
Annual Meeting December 21 | 7:30am All chamber members are invited to attend the 2021 Annual Meeting and hear from the chamber and some of our partners recap how the year has been. Election of the new officers and board members for 2022 will also be held. Join your fellow Chamber members via Zoom for an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of 2021 while setting the vision for 2022.
Upcoming Coffee Cup Connections
All Chamber members are encouraged to RSVP online at www.bellevillechamber.org.
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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS On Thursday, October 14, Grimm & Gorly Florist & Gifts and Pour@322 on Belleville Main Street hosted our October Business After Hours. Grimm & Gorly Florist & Gifts and Pour@322, located at 324 East Main Street. Grimm & Gorly is a 100+ year old business that originally opened in downtown St. Louis. They later expanded to East St. Louis, then in 1955, opened another location in Belleville. The Belleville location became so popular that they closed the East St. Louis location to focus here. Today, Jeff Bair owns the business along with their adjoining coffee shop, Pour@322 where you can find a variety of coffees, drinks and baked goods. Thank you Grimm & Gorly/Pour@322 for your hospitality during our October Business After Hours.
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For more information about these businesses, you can find them online at www.grimmandgorly.com or www.bellevillecoffee.com.
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MEMBERSHIP UPDATES
Welcome
to the following businesses and organizations who joined the Chamber in September.
Air One Chiropractic 201 South Illinois, Belleville, IL www.aironechiropractic.com
Grafted 310 East Washington, Belleville, IL www.grafted.wine
Champions Barber College & Balloon Champions 329 N. Illinois Street, Belleville, IL
Keystone Place at Richland Creek 1050 Fountain Lakes Drive, O’Fallon, IL www.keystoneplaceatrichlandcreek.com
Thank you
to the following members for renewing their membership with the Chamber in September.
AgeSmart Community Resources Ambrosia Land Investments Belle Clair Fairgrounds Bi-State Development Busey Bank Edward Jones-Charles Richards Farmers & Merchants National Bank Gabrielle’s Step by Step Joe and Onie’s
Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC Metro East Pride of Southwestern Illinois Oates Associates, Inc. Ott’s Tavern Payroll Central St. Clair County Transit District The Salvation Army Westfield Manor
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. Page 8
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RIBBON CUTTINGS
The Quarter Restaurant Wednesday, October 6 126 East Main Street | Belleville
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.
Advertise your organization’s job opportunities for free! Log-in to your ChamberMaster account to post or e-mail your job descriptions to marketing@bellevillechamber.org.
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MEMBER UPDATES Tips for a Healthy Halloween This Halloween, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is recommending parents take precautions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Although trick-or-treating is mostly an outdoor activity, there is still opportunity for close contact with neighbors,” said Dr. Vinay Bhooma, St. Elizabeth’s chief medical officer. “So, it is important to remember that we are in the middle of a pandemic and we need to continue to wear a facemask, wash our hands and maintain social distance.” The Illinois Department of Health (IDPH) recommends that if you are trick-or-treating it should be outdoors and in small groups. Parents around the world have had to make adjustments for their children as the pandemic continues, but there are some fun alternatives to consider this Halloween. A few trick-or-treating alternatives include: • Create a scavenger hunt around your backyard using flashlights to find hidden candy and other goodies. • Decorate an area in your house, turn on scary music, wear costumes and record a Halloween family greeting to share on social media or via text to friends and family. • Have a movie night watching some of mom or dad’s favorite Halloween classics. • Plan a special Halloween-themed meal with people who live with you. • Host a virtual Halloween party to show off your costume and play virtual games. Contact-less trick-or-treating is possible by creating individual treat bags and leaving them on a table on your front walkways, sidewalks or any outdoor space that allows for at least 6 feet of social distance from the door. Costume and traffic safety are also important. According to the National Safety Council, Halloween brings about more risks for children than any other day of the year. The organization recommends the following: • Use flashlights, glow sticks, and reflective tape on costumes so you are visible in the dark. • Stay on sidewalks, cross at designated intersections, and stay in well-lit areas. • Alcohol-based hand sanitizer should be carried and used frequently. • Candy collected during trick-or-treating should not be consumed until after handwashing. As always, a parent/guardian should check all candy to make sure it is wrapped and discard any unwrapped candy. • Wear a cloth mask instead of plastic, latex or silicone. A costume mask, such as those worn for Halloween, is not a substitute for a face covering. The best way to keep safe this holiday season is by getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu. For more tips on how to celebrate the holidays safely, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays/celebrations. html or the IDPH website.
MEMORIAL FAMILY CARE BIRTHING CENTERS OFFER CLASS FOR BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT Memorial’s Family Care Birthing Centers will offer its next Breastfeeding Support class for expectant mothers on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Memorial Hospital Shiloh. This class, taught by certified lactation consultants, reviews breastfeeding techniques and is ideal for new mothers or as a refresher course. If you are considering breastfeeding or have chosen to breastfeed your baby, this class will provide information, encouragement and support for a successful breastfeeding experience. Both parents are encouraged to attend. For a list of all class dates, times and locations, go to mymemorialnetwork.com/family-care-birthing-center and click on Obstetrics/Birthing Classes. There is a $10 per couple fee; advance registration is required and can be made by calling 618-767-3627 (DOCS), toll-free at 833-607-3637 (DOCS) or online at mymemorialnetwork.com/events.
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MEMBER UPDATES HSHS Illinois Hospitals and Clinics Announce Minimum Wage Hike to $15 an Hour for Colleagues Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is increasing the minimum wage for its colleagues to $15 an hour. This change will provide a rate increase to approximately 3,000 HSHS colleagues across Wisconsin and Illinois and is a multi-million-dollar annual investment from HSHS. Only about half of those colleagues are earning a rate below $15/hour. The other half of these colleagues are already earning above $15/hour. HSHS is headquartered in Springfield, Illinois and comprised of 9 hospitals in Illinois, 6 hospitals in Wisconsin, plus 183 clinics in Illinois through Prairie Heart Institute and HSHS Medical Group. In Illinois, HSHS hospitals include St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese, St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland, St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, Good Shepherd Hospital in Shelbyville and St. John’s Hospital Springfield. In total across the system HSHS employs approximately 13,000 individuals across two states – 8,600 in Illinois and 4,400 in Wisconsin. For several years now, the HSHS minimum wage rates in Illinois and Wisconsin have remained higher than the respective state minimum wage rates. The state minimum wage in Wisconsin right now is $7.25/hour. And in Illinois the state minimum wage is currently $11/hour. “We feel it’s important to raise the HSHS minimum wage rate even a step higher right now so that we can better retain and attract the most engaged, committed and talented people to fulfill our healing mission,” said HSHS President and CEO Damond Boatwright. “HSHS is committed to investing in our colleagues by providing a total compensation and benefits package that recognizes each individual for their personal contribution to the exceptional service our patients expect.” This HSHS minimum wage increase will apply to a number of entry level positions. “We truly hope this rate increase helps reinforce how much we respect and care about the important work these colleagues are doing around the clock,” said Boatwright. “Some of these colleagues are the ones helping keep patient rooms clean. Some help nourish our patients and their loved ones by preparing and serving food in our ministries. They help get our patients registered and checked-in when they arrive for care. And others help with important clinical work that truly makes our organization able to provide the great care that we do. We need more caring people in these roles at HSHS.” Jobs in entry level roles have become increasingly competitive in the US over the last year. This rate increase continues to position HSHS to be highly competitive in the labor market, To search for open positions at HSHS, please visit https:// careers.hshs.org/. The minimum wage rate increase will start on October 31, 2021. Salary increases for nearly all 13,000 HSHS employees will be occurring around this same time.
Greensfelder Joins Mansfield Rule Program to Boost Legal Diversity The law firm of Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. has joined Diversity Lab’s new Midsize Mansfield Rule Certification process. Mansfield-certified law firms are those that have demonstrated a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and boosting the representation of historically underrepresented lawyers in firm leadership. Greensfelder’s Midsize Mansfield Rule process launched on September 15, 2021. The firm is participating in just the second round of the program for midsize firms. The Midsize Mansfield certification process is modeled after the version for larger law firms but has been fine-tuned to boost diversity in leadership for midsize firms. Greensfelder joins more than 70 firms that will work toward certification over the next 18 months, concluding in March 2023. “This is an exciting and innovative national initiative that we hope will foster meaningful positive change,” Greensfelder President and CEO Kevin T. McLaughlin said. “Our efforts to earn this distinction are in alignment with the firm’s core values and ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. It will also make us stronger as an organization and better positioned to meet our clients’ needs in the coming years.” The Mansfield Rule aims to increase the representation of historically underrepresented lawyers in firm leadership by broadening the candidate pools for those roles. Certification measures whether law firms have affirmatively considered a certain threshold of women, underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ lawyers and lawyers with disabilities for leadership roles, equity partner promotions, formal client pitch opportunities, and senior lateral positions.
Now Collecting Coats For Cuties At FCB Banks FCB Banks is once again collecting “Coats for Cuties” from now until November 19th. “Coats for Cuties” is a drive to collect new and gently used coats, hats, gloves and scarfs for children, Pre-K through 6th grade. You can drop off donations at FCB Banks - Belleville, 401 S. Illinois St., or any FCB Banks location. A box is located in the lobby. The coats, hats, gloves and scarves collected will be distributed to area schools to give to local children who are in need of Pageclothing 12 January 2016 warm for the winter.
MEMBER UPDATES Grafted Wine Bar & Lounge now open in historic building in Belleville Via saucemagazine.com There’s a new wine bar in Belleville. Grafted Wine Bar & Lounge, now open at 310 E. Washington St., offers a unique selection of wines not often found around the area and was born from owner and sommelier Magda Gilpin’s desire to integrate a more diverse wine list into the community.
“With smaller towns, when you don’t really have wine-focused places, every [wine] they have available is classic, but they don’t really venture to less common wines,” said Gilpin. “When I came here for the first time, I noticed the wines were lacking. [But] I could see a lot of people drinking wine. With so many people, [I thought] there has to be interest, so let’s offer it.” According to Gilpin, Grafted currently offers 27 wines by the glass. Their wine list is also sorted by category, to help aid guests who might not be familiar with a particular bottle. “There are two types of people,” reflects Gilpin. “[Those] who know what they like, they don’t need to experiment. And we do have those [types of wines] for people. But if they [are the type that] want to experiment, we pour a taste so people can see if they like it.” Notable additions to the wine list include Assyrtiko, a dry white from Greece; Furmint, a dry white from Hungary; and Mencia, one of Gilpin’s favorites. “[I was happy to find] Mencia, which comes from a grape grown in Northern Spain and made by Raul Perez, an iconic Spanish winemaker,” said Gilpin. “That might be my favorite right now.” While Grafted is primarily a wine bar, there are also some small plates available. “[We offer] cheese and meat boards,” said Gilpin. “We have decent selections [for both], so we change the cheese and meats frequently so that people who are regulars can have new flavors.” Gilpin also includes some house-made creations with the charcuterie boards – onion jam, pickles, anything that she can get her hands on. “I buy from local farmers’ produce and make an appetizer for the day,” added Gilpin. Belleville residents may be familiar with Grafted’s address. The historic site was built sometime between the 1850s and 1870s, and Gilpin has had her fair share of work bringing the building up to code. But her reward is a beautiful indoor space, with up to 50 seats available for customers inside and patio seating for up to 20 guests. There will be space heaters available on the patio for the colder months. Gilpin designed Grafted’s indoor space to have two themed rooms serving as additional seating away from the bar. The Old World Room is a Victorian-style lounge, featuring plush-backed chairs and bold wallpaper, giving it an air of regality. Its counterpart is the New World Room, a midcentury-influenced space that balances out The Old World’s conservative style by lightening up Grafted’s interior with pastel yellow walls and natural lighting. “People tell me [that] depending on their mood, they’ll spend more time in the New World Room, or they’ll try the Old World Room,” said Gilpin. “I didn’t intend for this to happen, but it seems like the Old World Room attracts more red wine drinkers while [people] drink more white wine in the New World Room.” There are future plans to utilize more of the building’s available space, but Gilpin doesn’t anticipate those features debuting this year. “We’re planning on opening an Airbnb on the second floor in a few months, but many things need to be fixed and changed,” said Gilpin. Grafted is open Wednesday from 5 to 10 p.m., Thursday from 3 to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from noon to midnight, and Sunday from noon to 10 p.m.
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 Summer Camp.
Website: www.efgreatersil.org, Phone: (618) 236-2181
Learning Center & Driving School Brad Garland, B.S. Ed. & Elissa Garland, M.S. Ed. 4212 North Belt West, Belleville, IL 62226 Phone: (618) 277-7323 | Fax: (618) 277-6786 Email: info@mytutorlearning.com
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MEMBER UPDATES hospice of southern illinois Announces Pharmacy Residency Program’s 6th Year Hospice of Southern Illinois is pleased to introduce and welcome the full-time, on-staff, PGY-2 (post-graduate, year 2) Pharmacy Resident, Dr. Emily Oliver, PharmD. Setting us apart from other hospice programs, we are announcing our 6th year with a PGY-2 Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacy Residency Program. In collaboration with the SIUE School of Pharmacy, we remain the only accredited PGY-2 Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacy Residency Program fully funded by a hospice, in the United States. Our patients, families, and entire organization directly benefits from this very unique program, which is 1 of 31 in the country and the only accredited one, fully funded by a hospice. Dr. Oliver is an integral member of our interdisciplinary team. Our pharmacist has many roles focusing on each patient’s goals of care. Specifically, as individuals approach the final weeks and days, there are so many physical changes happening. One unique part of our program this year, is the increased frequency and extension of more one-on-one pain and medication management consultations to ensure the highest quality of care to the patients and families we serve. Dr. Oliver shares our commitment to this program and quality of life for individuals with a life-limiting illness. “From the moment I met the individuals at Hospice of Southern Illinois, I knew it was an organization that I would be honored to serve. I have been welcomed in by the caring team at Hospice of Southern Illinois and it has quickly started to feel like home. Each day I have the opportunity to continue my education as a pain management and palliative care pharmacist and learn from individuals that are leaders in the field. I look forward to continuing to get to know our patients and family members as they have already left a lasting impact on my career.” Dr. Ellen Middendorf, Medical Director for Hospice of Southern Illinois explains, “Our PGY2 Program in Pain and Palliative Care, in conjunction with Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville’s School of Pharmacy, has proceeded to evolve over the last six years. We continue to develop innovative ways for our pharmacist to positively affect the lives of our patients and families, and also provide much desired education for our staff and the community at large. This program is an invaluable asset to Hospice of Southern Illinois.” The specialized support this program offers to Hospice of Southern Illinois’ patients, includes streamlined symptom management to reduce side effects and medication interactions; ensures safe and effective medication use and helps medication cost-management. Furthermore, our pharmacist adds another level of expertise to adhere to regulatory and compliance changes in the healthcare field. Together, we ensure the highest standard of care to those we serve. Additionally, we proudly offer one-on-one education to, not only our patients and families, but staff and healthcare professionals as well. Chris Herndon, PharmD., SIUE professor and Residency Program Director added, “This unique training program prepares specialized clinical pharmacists, while enhancing the care of Hospice of Southern Illinois’ patients.” The Pandemic has shaped how clinicians offer support and compassion. However, it doesn’t change the philosophy of our care. A person’s quality-of-life matters now more than ever before because of the additional barriers people are experiencing. Hospice of Southern Illinois is leading the way by ensuring that a patient’s comfort, peace and dignity remain intact during the end-of-life journey. We will rise to the challenges that are ahead. And, we will continue to do what we do best, enhancing the quality of life for people touched by a life-limiting illness. This can be seen in the passion and commitment of our employees and volunteers in providing excellent hospice care through all of our services, including our PGY2 Program. For more information about Hospice of Southern Illinois, visit our website, www.hospice.org, or contact Lisa Phillipson, 618-235-1703 or lphillipson@hospice.org.
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Yes, the pandemic came to our hospital. So we showed it who we are. We are Called to Care. Thank a health care worker at steliz.org/calledtocare. The Chamber Connection
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MEMBER UPDATES HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and Midwest Career Source Offers Paid Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Training Program HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, in partnership with Midwest Career Source (MCS) and St. Clair County’s Workforce Development Apprentice program, is offering an eight-week paid certified nurse assistant (CNA) program to create a bridge into the health care industry for those with little to no experience. The program is an opportunity for those interested in health care to train on-the-job, while getting paid, to open the door to numerous career paths within the hospital and HSHS system.. The program is also supported by the St. Clair County Workforce Development Apprenticeship Program. Participants are guaranteed a position at the hospital upon successful completion of the program objectives and testing. Applications for the next cohort of the CNA program are being accepted at careers.hshs.org/jobs/40992 now through October 11. Training will start at the end of October. The paid training program combines classroom education with hands-on clinical experience. It also allows these colleagues to sit for the IL state certified nurse assistant exam which can then be used to apply to local area nursing schools. St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Provides tuition assistance for colleagues seeking to further their education in an approved health related field. “It’s a paid opportunity to learn. This program provides experiences, tools and onsite training to enhance skills and give them added support to grow in the clinical care field,” said program facilitator Lleyna Gorka, RN, MSN. “With St. Elizabeth’s CNA program, we are instilling not only the clinical skills but the culture and tradition that comes with the long history of service at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.” “St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is dedicated to the growth and development of new and current colleagues, from the beginning of a career with us through ongoing professional advancement programs and education assistance grants,” said St. Elizabeth’s Chief Nursing Officer Regina Peterson, DNP, RN. The hospital also recently began a four-week RN internship program to add to other educational and job-training initiatives such as the RN residency, clinical ladder program and more. For information on any of these programs and other opportunities, email Lleyna.Gorka@hshs.org or visit https://careers.hshs.org/.
Memorial Hospital East to host Red Cross Blood Drive november 2 The American Red Cross will hold a Blood Drive on Tuesday, November 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Memorial Hospital Belleville, Auditorium, 4500 Memorial Drive, Belleville, IL 62226. Please note you must be 16 years of age or older to donate; feeling healthy and well the day of the Blood Drive; and a photo ID is required. Lunch is provided to all donors. Appointments are recommended but not required. To make an appointment for the upcoming blood drive visit www. redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code MemorialBelleville or call 1-800-REDCROS (733-2767).
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MEMBER UPDATES Holland Construction Services Completes Renovation Work at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Holland Construction Services has completed a significant renovation project for HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon which will provide additional space for patient and hospital services. The project included an 8,000 sq. ft. renovation of the hospital’s fifth floor, which was formerly a rehabilitation gym, shared patient areas and office space. Holland transformed the space into new patient care areas, a nursing station and a medication room. A 1,000 sq. ft. renovation was also completed on the second floor, where a patient holding area was converted into a new space for endoscopy procedures. “Close coordination between Holland and our facilities and infection prevention team allowed the work to be completed with little disruption to other patient care areas,” said St. Elizabeth’s Hospital President and Chief Executive Officer Patti Fischer. “Now that the project is complete, we are able to expand surgical offerings for endoscopy patients and further manage patient placement efforts during a very challenging year.” Holland previously served as the construction manager, in a joint venture with Alberici, for the construction of the new $300 million, 360,000 sq. ft. HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, in addition to the adjoining 140,000 sq. ft. ambulatory care center and physician’s building completed in 2017. Holland Project Manager Steve Bauer said completing a renovation project in a hospital setting while in the midst of a pandemic, brought a unique set of challenges. “Adaptability and communication were two of the biggest factors in making this project a success,” said Bauer. “There were several occasions when our work schedule would need to quickly change based on the patient load at the hospital, so we were able to pivot with them, and make sure we were still moving the project forward. We knew they had important work to do, and we wanted to make it as easy as possible for them while we completed the renovation. We’re proud that we were able to provide them with a more functional space for their current needs.” Bauer said the project, which began in November of last year and was completed by July of this year, cost a total of $1.8 million. Kahler Slater served as the architect on the patient room project and BSA Architects Inc. served as the architect for the endoscopy project.
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MEMBER UPDATES BARBERMURPHY’s LEOPOLD YOUNGEST BI-STATE BROKER TO ATTAIN SIOR DESIGNATION Broker Associate James Leopold with BARBERMURPHY is the youngest commercial real estate professional in Illinois and Missouri to achieve the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) designation. He is also the third-youngest broker nationwide to earn this designation. SIOR is a national organization offering the professional accreditation to commercial brokers and other industry professionals. It touts more than 3,400 members in 700 cities and 42 countries. Leopold has been affiliated with BARBERMURPHY since 2016 and is one of the youngest brokers in the U.S. to achieve his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation, which he attained in 2018. Both the SIOR and CCIM designations bear stringent education standards for membership. In addition, the SIOR credential demands sizable volume and sales requirements. To achieve the SIOR designation, a commercial broker must generate a gross commission total of at least $300,000 annually for three out of five years. “We’re proud to have James Leopold on our team,” said Founding Principal Wayne Barber, Jr., who also holds the SIOR designation. “James’ solid work ethic and his knack for building professional connections with clients and colleagues is top notch. It’s no surprise to any of us at BARBERMURPHY that he has achieved both globally respected credentials in record time.” BARBERMURPHY Principal and industrial broker Steve Zuber, CCIM, SIOR, says these designations mean that a broker possesses the knowledge and skill sets on how to structure deals and think outside the box to get deals completed. “James stands out among other brokers with his strong financial analysis skills (and degree in finance from the University of Missouri),” Zuber said. “He has a savvy understanding of how to make a deal happen.” Leopold’s primary focus is on industrial sales, leasing and development. He has brokered deals across Illinois. Since joining BARBERMURPHY five years ago, he has worked on numerous large and complex environmental projects in Southern Illinois, including a former Ameren Illinois power plant and a 1.3 million-square-foot former World War II nuclear recycling facility. Leopold has been involved in more than $100 million of real estate transactions since his career began. BARBERMURPHY is a full-service real estate brokerage firm specializing in commercial, investment and industrial properties in Southern Illinois and Missouri. The firm has three SIOR designees, four CCIM designees and two brokers who have achieved both the SIOR and CCIM designations.
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MEMBER UPDATES K-12 Arts Education Matinees Scheduled for the Hett’s 2021-2022 Season The Arts Education series at McKendree University’s Hettenhausen Center for the Arts offers a variety of daytime performances at reduced prices for young audiences in grades K-12. The Arts Education series exposes young students to the transformational power of the arts. Attendance to any of these performances will help students meet Illinois Arts Learning Standards by responding and connecting to the arts. Admission is $5 per child, with one free chaperone ticket for every 10 children. To purchase tickets, call the Hett box office at (618) 537-6863 or visit theHett.com. The three performances for the 2021-2022 season are as follows: Friday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.: Reza, World Class Illusionist. Reza’s current tour transports concert-level lighting and production merged with the most incredible cutting-edge magic in existence today. Reza has garnered a world-wide buzz and loyal fan base with his passion for creating signature grand-scale illusions such as making motorcycles and helicopters materialize out of thin air. Tuesday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.: The U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America. The talented musical ambassadors of Headquarters Air Mobility Command at Scott Air Force Base return to spread holiday cheer to all. The 45 enlisted musicians and vocalists of the Band of Mid-America’s Concert Band represent the professionalism and excellence found throughout the U.S. Air Force. Their diverse repertoire includes symphonic masterworks, traditional marches, modern compositions and jazz-inspired holiday music. Thursday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m.: Mad River Theater Works presents “Freedom Riders.” Mad River Theater Works is an acclaimed touring ensemble that creates vibrant and evocative plays with music for families and young audiences based on American history and folklore. “Freedom Riders” is the latest edition to the canon of American History plays by Mad River Theater Works. This new play, with original songs and music, explores the valiant and courageous personalities behind one of the most critical chapters in the history of the Civil Rights movement. This series is proudly sponsored by the Allison Cassens Early Childhood Development Center and Dr. Linda Cassens. The morning matinees for younger audiences are in addition to the “McKendree Presents” performances in the evening. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit theHett.com, call 618-537-6863 or email theHett@mckendree.edu.
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MEMBER UPDATES Pfizer, Moderna & Johnson & Johnson booster doses for CDC recommended populations now The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has adopted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation for a booster dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in certain populations and for those in high risk occupational and institutional settings. For the nearly 15 million people who got the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, booster shots are also recommended for those who are 18 and older and who were vaccinated two or more months ago. For individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more after their initial series: • 65 years and older • Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings • Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions • Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings Occupations at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission include front line essential workers and health care workers as previously detailed by the CDC: • First responders (healthcare workers, firefighters, police, congregate care staff) • Education staff (teachers, support staff, daycare workers) • Food and agriculture workers • Manufacturing workers • Corrections workers • U.S. Postal Service workers • Public transit workers
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The St. Clair County Mass Vaccination (drive-thru) site at Belle Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center is open Tuesday-Thursday, 10 am to 8 pm (last drive up is at 7pm). The Fairgrounds will offer the following vaccines (primary series, third dose, or booster) by date: Tuesday, October 26th : Pfizer, Wednesday, October 27th: Moderna and Thursday, October 28th: Johnson & Johnson. In addition, the St. Clair County Health Department vaccine clinic at 330 West Main Street, Belleville, Illinois, is currently administering the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine boosters following CDC recommendations. The 330 West Main (drive-thru) location is open Mon-Friday: 10-6, Sat: 8-4. Please bring your vaccination card if previously vaccinated. Appointments are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED for all vaccines and can be set through the health departments website:https://www.co.st-clair.il.us/Departments/Health-Department/COVID-19-Information/VaccinationScreen. In addition to the booster doses, the 330 West Main Street vaccine clinic continues to offer first and second doses of Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (Janssen). Third doses for the most severely immunocompromised populations (Pfizer and Moderna) are also available. “While the vaccines continue to be highly effective at preventing severe illnesses, hospitalization, death, as we learn more about COVID-19 and the science evolves, so too must our recommendations,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “Scientists and medical experts continue to monitor vaccines for waning immunity and how well the vaccines protect against new variants, and across which age groups and risk factors. The information reviewed by the FDA shows that there is clear evidence of the benefit of booster doses at this time.”
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MEMBER UPDATES Holland Construction Services Opening New St. Louis Office Plans are in the works at Holland Construction Services to open a new office at 1000 Macklind Avenue in St. Louis. The new office, located across from Forest Park between the St. Louis Science Center and St. Louis Community College, will provide Holland with greater recruitment and business opportunities as the company continues to grow in the St. Louis market. “More than half of our business as a company is in St. Louis and 20% of our team members already live here, so this new location will help us better serve our existing clients and build new relationships,” said Holland Construction Services President Mike Marchal. “We are a growing company so we hope this location will be attractive to leaders in our industry with an entrepreneurial mindset who share our commitment to a positive work culture and community involvement.” Marchal said plans are underway to completely remodel the exterior and interior of the 6,000 square-foot space which includes a large training room on the lower level. Once complete, 15 employees will be assigned to that location, and Holland is looking to hire additional project managers, field superintendents, pre-construction managers, and project engineers to work from the St. Louis office. The projected completion and move-in date is Spring of 2022. Holland’s work in St. Louis this past year included completion of the new Volpi Foods meat slicing and packaging facility in Union, Missouri American Water’s North Service Center in Berkeley and The Jewel Apartments in O’Fallon. These recently completed projects are in addition to many other large construction projects currently in progress including several multi-family developments such as The Flats at Dorsett Ridge in Maryland Heights, Mill Creek Flats in Midtown St. Louis, phase two of Sunnen Station Apartments in Maplewood, Moda on The Hill in the historic Hill neighborhood and Heartland View Apartments in Wentzville. In addition, other projects underway by Holland include a new Nissan car dealership in Herculaneum and site improvements for a new Costco in University City. Marchal said that so far at least four additional construction projects in the St. Louis area are slated to begin early next year and Holland currently has a projected revenue of over $200 million for 2022. Founded in 1986, Holland Construction Services is a full-service construction management, general contracting, and design/build firm guided by the principle of providing clients the best possible build experience on every project. Serving clients throughout Illinois and Missouri, the company is led by founder and CEO Bruce Holland, President Mike Marchal, and Vice President Doug Weber. Holland offers pre-construction, construction and virtual design & construction services to commercial, education, healthcare, industrial, multi-family, municipal, recreation, and senior living clients. The St. Louis Business Journal ranks Holland as a “Best Places to Work” and one of the top 15 contractors in the St. Louis area. For more information, visit Holland’s website at www.hollandcs.com.
McKendree University Students to Perform ‘Love/Sick’ Nov. 5-7 McKendree Theatre proudly presents ‘Love/Sick,’ a collection of nine vignettes that explore what it means to be in love. The curtain will rise for three performances, Nov. 5-7 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts on campus. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday’s matinee starts at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free for McKendree students, faculty and staff. Other tickets are priced at $5, and reservations are recommended. Contact the Hett box office at 618-537-6863 to reserve seats. In accordance with COVID-19 protocol, masks are required for audience members at all times. At this time, McKendree Theatre is also planning to stream the show online. Playwright John Cariani’s ‘Love/Sick’ is a collection of nine slightly twisted and completely hilarious short plays, all of which explore the pain and joy that comes with being in love. Full of imperfect lovers and dreamers, ‘Love/Sick’ is a whimsical unromantic comedy for the romantic in everyone. “This is a show about love and the challenges that come with relationships. In the nine scenes that make up the show, we see couples at different stages from ‘love at first sight’ to a meetup long after the lovers have separated,” said Michelle Magnussen, director. “I chose this show because it doesn’t have the standard ‘happily ever after’ storyline that is so common. The couples we see onstage are facing difficulties in their relationships and we don’t really know what will happen to them. Some might be on their way to a stronger connection; some might not. Just like in real life, answers aren’t given to us. We have to come up with them ourselves.” Cast members include, in alphabetical order: Elizabeth Birkner, Jordan Blair, Baileeanne Brunais, Elizabeth Coady, Felicity Crowell, Dea’veon Harden-Smith, Jade Heuer, Alexander Huber, Emily Lease, Arthur McAlpine III, Madison Rohn, Madeline Trinity and Hunter Tucker. Crew members include Camden Alcorn, lights; Haley Rey, props; Alex Brandenburger, backstage crew; and Mia Wylie, stage manager.
The Chamber Connection Page 23 The Hett opens for general admission seating 30 minutes before each performance begins. For more information, please contact Michelle Magnussen at (618) 537-6586. To purchase tickets, please visit The Hett online.
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Downtown
Christmas Cookie Stroll Saturday, December 11, 2021 • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Experience the charm of Downtown Belleville during the holidays! Stroll Main Street and visit quaint shops, local restaurants and more while collecting over two dozen tasty Christmas cookies! Stick around and enjoy the German Christkindlmarkt, gingerbread and Christmas tree displays, a horse-drawn trolley, the Santa house and other festivities. Cookie Bags are limited! Early registration is highly recommended, and all entries are on a first come/first-served basis.
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$15 per Participant with Cookie Bag
Bag Pickup: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. • Bank of Belleville Parking:
Free Parking available at the Bank or at various lots around Downtown
Tickets Available at BellevilleMainStreet.net or in person at Bank of Belleville and Toot’s Cake & Candy. (215 S. Illinois Street)
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All Sales are final - Absolutely No Refunds for No-Shows. Any bags not picked up by 11 a.m. will be considered a no-show and will be subject to being resold. The Chamber Connection Page 25