32nd Annual Chili Cook-off is a Tremendous Success
November 2015
It takes 365 days to plan and prepare for the Chamber’s biggest and most anticipated event of the year. This year’s festival was definitely one for the history books with its full line-up of music, great tasting chili, Jr. Idol competition and 5k run/ walk. This year, the community helped raise $2,500 through the People’s Choice Award for Best Chili. All of which went toward the Community Interfaith Food Pantry (an increase of nearly $1,200 from just one year ago!). Congratulations to all of this year’s participants. Here is a list of this year’s winners! Chili Cook-Off Non-Food Service: 1st Place: O’Fallon Sportsman Club 2nd Place: Emmanuel Freewill Baptist Church 3rd Place: Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge 1221 Chili Cook-Off Food Service/Caterer: 1st Place: Callier’s The Big Ribowski 2nd Place: Main Street Brewing Company 4204 3rd Place: Fischer’s Restaurant People’s Choice Award: Peel Wood Fired Pizza & Brewery Jr. Idol Winners: Division 1 (Ages 10 -13): Connor Johnson Division 2 (Ages 14-17): Emily Knedel Of course, none of this would be possible without the support of our sponsors. Please take time to thank these local businesses that helped make the 32nd Annual Chili Cook-Off such a huge success. Premier Event Sponsor: ABRA Auto Body & Glass
•Event Sponsors: Casino Queen, Eckert's Inc., Lindenwood University-Belleville, Memorial Hospital, UMB and YMCA of Southwest Illinois •Gold Sponsors: Associated Bank, Auffenberg Dealer Group, Belleville News, Democrat, Chick Fritz Distributing, City of Belleville, CTS Technology, First Bank, Grey Eagle Distributors, Koerner Distributors, Mueller Furniture, Southwestern Illinois College, Strano & Associates Real Estate, Volkert Inc., and Yaekel & Associates •Silver Sponsors: Allsup, Ango Kernan Rentals & Sales, Bank of Belleville, Commerce Bank, Illinois American Water Company, In Focus Marketing, Medstar Ambulance and Wm Nobbe & Sons Chili Chase & Kids Pepper Dash Sponsors: •Habanero: Silver Creek Saloon & Grill •Cayenne: Chelar Tool & Die, Grey Eagle Distributors and Sigman Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. •Jalapeno: Bridgeman Insurance, Commerce Bank, Inc, Family Hospice, MedStar Ambulance, Mueller Furniture, Pitcher’s Sports Pub, Precision Practice Management, Roesch Inc, Sam’s Club and Toenjes Brick Contracting. •Chili Pepper: Advantage Family Chiropractic, Belleville Township High School , Chiro-Med and Hospice of Southern Illinois.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
SPECIAL PARTNERS
Tracy McCollum, President Standard Rule Promotions
Platinum:
Memorial Hospital
Gold:
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Bob Mueller, President Elect TheBANK of Edwardsville
Silver:
City of Belleville 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 Gonzalez Companies, LLC Grey Eagle Distributors Korte & Luitjohan Regions Bank Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard Scott Credit Union Southwestern Illinois College TerraSourceGlobal TheBANK of Edwardsville The ROHO Group U.S. Bank
Alliance:
Abbott EMS Allsup, Inc Apartment Community of Our Lady of the Snows Bank of Belleville BMO Harris Bank BOS Metro East Banking Center Casino Queen Century Brass Works Chelar Tool and Die CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP Ehret Inc. ELB Enterprises, Inc. Empire Comfort Systems FCB Bank First Bank Fischer’s Restaurant FKG Oil Company Four Fountains Convalescent Center Hilton Garden Inn & Regency Conference Center Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP Holland Construction Services International Paper Lewis & Rice Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. Memorial & St. Elizabeth’s Cancer Treatment Center McKendree University National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows NAACP, East St. Louis Branch North Bay Produce NovaChrome Prairie State Energy Campus Print Master Sam’s Club Schmitt Chevrolet Secure Data Technologies, Inc. Strano & Associates The Home Depot UMB Bank United Parcel Service Volkert, Inc. Walmart Willowcreek Rehab & Nursing Center Windoor Company Wirtz Beverage Group
Kevin Richter, 1st Vice President Mathis, Marifian & Richter, LTD Dr. Jeff Dosier, Treasurer Belleville Township High School District #201 Andy Bridgeman, Immediate Past President Bridgeman Insurance Agency
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr. Brett Barger, Lindenwood University-Belleville Jared G. Beard, YMCA of Southwest Illinois Geri Boyer, Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC Lorraine Cavataio, Sandberg, Phoenix & von Gontard Keith Cook, Regions Bank Mayor Mark Eckert, City of Belleville Melissa Mason, Belleville News-Democrat Chris Eckert, Eckert’s, Inc. Dr. Mark Eichenlaub, Southwestern Illinois College Grant Evitts, Illinois American Water Harlan “Skip” Ferry, Commerce Bank Scott Givens, Civic Member Pat Hill, Allsup, Inc. Natalie Jablonski, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Jerril Jones, Center for Racial Harmony Matt Klosterman, Belleville Public School District #118 Mary C. Lamie, Bi-State Development Mike McManus, Memorial Hospital Kevin Pesko, Bank of Belleville John Reichert, In-Focus Marketing 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
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
PARTNERS
2015 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 Sarah Biermann, King’s House Retreat Center Rebecca Boyer, Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC Justin Chapman, TheBANK of Edwardsville Terri Dambacher, CompuType IT Solutions Bob Dintelmann, Landscape Consultant RoseMarie Fitzgerald, Retired Member Mary Jo Foerste, Retired Member Cari Frick, Metro Lock and Security, Inc. Mona Friederich, Bank of Belleville Sharon Goff, Self-Employed Patty Gregory, Art on the Square Martha Halloway, St. Paul’s Home & Retirement Apartments Dean Hardt, The City of Belleville Dennis F. Korte, Sr., Belleville Township Supervisor Joyce Laux, Belleville Township Tracy McCollum, Standard Rule Promotions Dorothy Meyer, St. Clair County Mark Mueller, Mueller Furniture Al Orelt, Warmer Witter Kreisler & Associates Lisa Phillipson, Hospice of Southern Illinois Joy Prigge, First National Bank of Dieterich Mary Reuter, Lindenwood University Leslie Schmidt, Abbott EMS Loretta Stammer, Retired Member Anne Thomure, Memorial Hospital Jack Weck, Retired Member Sheri Welch, Independent Insurance Agent Susan Wobbe, Altzheimer’s Association John Wunderlich, Belleville News-Democrat Sharon Zika, Scott Credit Union
2015-16 Business After Hours November 5
Bank of Belleville
December 3
The City of Belleville
January 7 The EDGE
2015-16 Coffee Cup Connections November 10 Community Thrift Store December 8 H&R Block January 12 Survey Source Ads and inserts must be received by the 15th of the month. If submitting an insert, 300 copies will also be needed for the mailing. Paper weight cannot exceed 24lb. Limited to space availability. Please call (618) 233-2015 to reserve space.
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Welcome to our newest members joining in September Bi-State Development Contact: Mary Lamie 211 N. Broadway Suite 700 St. Louis, MO 63102 314.315.3014 www.metrostlouis.org Lizzie Bob’s Sweet Treats Contact: Elizabeth Toepfer 1120 Beechcraft Blvd Mascoutah, IL 62258 618.334.4917 lizziev77@hotmail.com Masterworks Chorale & Children’s Choruses Contact: Lisa Adams PO Box 8374 Belleville, IL 62222 www.singmasterworks.org Peer 151 Contact: Chris Oswald 15 N. 1st Street Suite 202 Belleville, IL 62220 www.peer151.com
to our members who renewed their investment with the Chamber in September... 4202 Main Street Brewing Company Age Smart Community Resources All America Storage Ambrosia Land Investments Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Children First Foundation, Inc Club Exhilaration Fitness Center Dutch Hollow Janitorial Supplies Express Employment Personel Glass America
Full Color Printing High Speed Copies Color Copies • Newsletters Banners • Flyers • Brochures Business Cards • Folders • Postcards Letterhead • Envelopes Invitations • Note Cards Raffle Tickets • Magnets Blueprint Copies Promotional Items Mailing Services • & Much More!
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant Meurer Brothers, Inc Payroll Central Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard, PC Schaefer Autobody Centers Silverstein Suite St. Clair County Transit District The Salvation Army TheBank of Edwardsville Town & Country Title Tribout Distributors Turned Treasures Gallery LLC Westfield Manor
“Advancing business. Supporting community.”
David E. Guymon Anthony R. Garavalia Michael J. Garavalia Brian D. Flynn (Assoc.)
6601 West Main • Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 394-9067 • Fax (618) 394-9068 sales@printmasterbelleville.net www.printmasterbelleville.net
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Monthly Coffee Cup Connections Join us for the next Coffee Cup Connections sponsored by
Community Thrift Store Tuesday, November 10
Next Lunch & Learn.. Change Management Speaker: Bill Lyke
Thursday, November 19
8:15 - 9:15 a.m.
11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Coffee Cup Connections will be held at: Community Thrift Store 1808 Kingshighway Washington Park, IL 62204
Southwestern Illinois College Information Sciences Building Second Floor- Room 2014 2500 Carlyle Avenue Belleville, Illinois 62221
8:15 a.m. - Networking 8:30 a.m. - Roundtable introductions, a short presentation, followed by additional networking. If you plan to attend, please RSVP online at www.bellevillechamber.org through the Chamber Calendar or call the Chamber at (618) 233-2015. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn more about one of your fellow Chamber members.
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:
Chamber Healthcare Committee and Silver Creek Saloon & Grill
2520 Mascoutah Avenue | Belleville, IL 62220 Phone: 618.416.6337 www.thesilvercreeksaloon.com Business After Hours on October 8th was certainly one of the most unusual we have ever had! Co-sponsored by the Chamber Healthcare Committee and Silver Creek Saloon and Grill, attendees were treated to delicious appetizers prepared by Silver Creek and a Chicken Bingo courtesy of Stella the Chicken. Beautiful weather allowed for a delightful time spent on the outdoor patio prior to the Chicken Bingo. If you are not familiar with Chicken Bingo think big chicken coup with a floor like a bingo card. Stella is placed in the coup and the winning number is determined by the random “deposit” she makes. Proceeds from the fun goes to the Healthcare Committee’s scholarships they award each year to area students seeking an education in a healthcare field. John Venarsky, TheBank of Edwardsville, was the lucky winner. John graciously donated his winnings back to the scholarship fund. Thank you, John! Thanks to the Healthcare Committee and Silver Creek Saloon and Grill for a fun-filled evening networking for a great cause. The Silver Creek Saloon & Grill provides good food, cold drinks, live music and recreational volleyball. Check their website for additional information at www.thesilvercreeksaloon.com. They are located on Mascoutah Avenue in Belleville, IL.
Stella, the chicken, is carefully placed in her specially made coup, as attendees anxiously await the Chicken Bingo.
UPCOMING BUSINESS AFTER HOURS | Thursday, November 5 | 5 - 7PM Hosted By: Bank of Belleville Bank of Belleville
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Water: Quality, care and value delivered in every drop. Annual Meeting Notice December 15 at 7:30 am Allsup 300 Allsup Place Belleville Mark your calendar for the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting on Tuesday, December 15 at 7:30 am at Allsup. Please register to attend at www.bellevillechamber.org or call 618.233.2015.
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The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce joined Lizzie Bob’s Sweets from Scratch LLC for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of their new business. Lizzie Bob’s makes custom cake designs and delicious baked goods. All items are made from scratch to order and come with a handmade card to celebrate any occasion. For more information visit www.facebook.com/ lizziebobsbakery.com.
Peer 151 15 North 1st Street | Suite 202 | Belleville, IL 62220 | 618.795.1649 The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce joined Peer 151 for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of their new business. This is Southwestern Illinois’ first startup incubator/accelerator. Peer 151 tenants receive affordable space, utilities, high-speed Wi-Fi access, shared conference rooms, coffee bar, break room with adult beverages on tap, CEO-level guest speakers and more. Find out more information at www.peer151.com.
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Leadership Belleville History, Culture & Religion Day The 2015-2016 Leadership Belleville Class experienced their first Friday session on October 16 which focused on history, culture and religion. The day started with panel discussions on religion and a tour of the Cathedral at St. Peter. Following the tour, the class gathered for Art on the Square and Belleville Philharmonic presentations.
Supporting community.
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Advancing business.
After lunch, the class watched a slideshow on the history of Belleville before taking a walking tour of historic downtown neighborhood. During the afternoon, the class traveled to the Labor and Industry Museum for another tour before ending the day with a panel discussion on diversity. Next Month: Law Enforcement & the Judicial System Day
CONNECTING PATIENTS TO
STROKE CARE HSHS St. Elizabeth’s, along with sister hospitals in the HSHS Southern Illinois Division, partner with telestroke specialists so patients suspected of having a stroke are quickly assessed 24/7 by a stroke neurologist via telemedicine technology for faster treatment, which often results in better outcomes. ST. ELIZABETH’S HAS EMERGENT STROKE READY HOSPITAL DESIGNATION from Illinois Department of Public Health
Time is what matters most during a stroke - don’t delay because time is brain.
ACT F A S T FOR STROKE VICTIMS BY OBSERVING:
F ACE A RM S PEECH T IME
LOOK FOR AN UNEVEN SMILE
CHECK IF ONE ARM IS WEAK LISTEN FOR SLURRED SPEECH
CALL 9-1-1 RIGHT AWAY
211 South Third Street | Belleville, Illinois 62220 | 618-234-2120 | www.steliz.org
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Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. • www.greensfelder.com Offices in St. Louis, MO • Chicago, IL • Belleville, IL The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.
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The 2015-2016 school year has brought several exciting new things to Governor French Academy (GFA). We started a new school wide program: S. Team. S.Team is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. We will be focusing on project-based learning by integrating these subjects and connecting them with the student’s regular curriculum. By implementing S. Team into the individualized education that students are receiving at GFA, students are getting a greater differentiated curriculum. It is a way to meet the needs of diverse learners. S. Team also offers students a chance at real world applications, hands-on learning experiences, increased creativity and critical thinking skills, all the things a student will need in college. Contact us at 219 W. Main Street Belleville, IL (618) 233-7542
Annual Government Officials BBQ About 100 Chamber members and government officials gathered on the plaza of the St. Clair County Courthouse on September 24. The annual event is an opportunity for Chamber members to thank elected officials for their service and network with their elected representatives. This year’s event sponsors included: Presenting Sponsor: Gonzales Companies Gold Sponsor: Becker, Thompson, Hoerner & Ysursa PC, Illinois American Water Company, Impact Strategies and ROHO Group Drink Sponsor: Kaskaskia Engineering Group The Chamber Connection
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BUILT
WITH A PLAN
In May 1958, Memorial Hospital opened its doors to the Belleville community with a plan to become the area’s healthcare leader. And our commitment to Belleville and this region remains deeply rooted.
CONNECTED
FOR YOU
With the hospital as a strong foundation, we’ve continued to evolve by adding cutting-edge technology and top-notch physicians. From the Memorial Care Center, Memorial Medical Group and The Orthopedic and Neurosciences Center, our network is connected to provide the patients we serve with seamless, high-quality care in all of our communities.
GROWING
TO SERVE
In 2016, we look forward to opening Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, a state-of-the-art facility that will more than satisfy the healthcare needs of the communities we serve as well as provide easier access to our patients to the north and east. This is just one of many stages of growth for The Memorial Network as we look to the future of healthcare.
www.MemHosp.com www.MemHospEast.com
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Chamber Member Update BANK OF BELLEVILLE HIRES SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTS BARTON AND NEIGHBORS
Bank of Belleville announces the hiring of Lisa Barton and Todd Neighbors for the positions of senior vice president effective August 10. “We are pleased to welcome Lisa and Todd to our staff at Bank of Belleville,” said President and CEO Kevin Pesko. “Their talent and level of experience serving local metro east customers in banking make them both excellent additions to our team.” With more than 26 years of experience in the banking industry, Barton formerly served as vice president for a community bank in the Metro East area. Her duties at Bank of Belleville include oversight of retail operations, compliance, security, audit liaison, and bank secrecy and anti-money laundering. Neighbors brings 28 years of service in banking to Belleville as he assumes responsibilities for developing and managing commercial business accounts for Bank of Belleville. He previously served 10 years as the vice president in lending at a local area bank. Bank of Belleville invites you to like it on Facebook, follow it on LinkedIn, visit it online at www.bankofbelleville.com, or call to speak to one of its many experienced team members at (618) 233-6400.
DR. CHARLES LEHMANN TO HOST HEALTHY CONVERSATION
Memorial Hospital, along with Dr. Charles Lehmann, an orthopedic surgeon and member of Memorial Medical Group, will discuss the most common reasons for shoulder pain and the latest treatment options on Thursday, October 29, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Orthopedic and Neurosciences Center at Memorial Hospital. Healthy Conversation is a program presented by Memorial Hospital in conjunction with area health professionals to provide the public with information on a variety of wellness-related topics. There is no fee for this program but registration is encouraged. For more information and to make a reservation, please contact Memorial’s Community Relations Department at (618) 257-5649 or register online at www.memhosp.com/events.
WALKING THE PATH OF FORGIVENESS AND MERCY
Saturday, November 14, 2015, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, Ill., will present Walking the Path of Forgiveness and Mercy with Fr. Richard McAlear, OMI, on Saturday, November 14, 2015 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Shrine Visitor Center. Forgiveness is something that we all wrestle with – either forgiving ourselves or others, but it’s one of the tenets of our faith. God is rich in mercy and expects His people to be merciful and forgiving. Jesus taught more on forgiveness than he did on love, and even died so that sin might be forgiven. We see the merciful face of God through Jesus. Fr. McAlear will talk about forgiveness as the practical, real and tangible expression of love. He will end the day with a blessing for those who wish to be blessed. Join us on this special day of healing, love and mercy. Cost: $40.00 (lunch included) Visit us online at snows.org/programs.For more information or to register, contact the Shrine at 618-397-6700 ext. 6270.
STEPHEN NOETH OF OATES ASSOCIATES EARNS MASTERS DEGREE
Stephen Noeth of Oates Associates recently earned his Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Mr. Noeth joined Oates Associates in 2011 after graduating from SIU Edwardsville with his Bachelors in Civil Engineering. As a junior engineer in the firm’s structural group, Mr. Noeth assists in the design of structural and roadway projects. His experience includes bridge and culvert projects for the Illinois Department of Transportation as well as many local municipalities. Oates Associates, celebrating its 35th year, is a multi-disciplined planning and design firm offering civil and structural engineering and architectural services, from concept through construction. Oates provides master planning, architectural and interior design, structural engineering, transportation planning, traffic engineering, major highway and street design, storm water management, site selection and design, and building services to communities, corporations, institutions and public agencies throughout the Midwest. Headquartered in Collinsville, IL, Oates recently expanded its St. Louis office and opened an office in Belleville, IL. For more information, visit www.oatesassociates.com or call (618) 345-2200 or (314) 588-8381.
MIKE MARCHAL, PRESIDENT OF HOLLAND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (HOLLAND), IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE PROMOTION OF MIKE DEIHL AS THE NEW DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS.
“Mike establishes high expectations for his teams and is willing to trust them to perform well,” said Mike Marchal. “Mike’s passion for the success of our clients and for every Holland team member will drive him to achieve in his new role.” Deihl has over 15 years of experience in the construction industry. He started with Holland as an intern and then joined the company full-time as a Project Engineer following his graduation in 2007 from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where he earned a degree in Construction Management. In 2013, he was promoted to Project Manager. In his role as Director of Operations, Deihl’s focus will be to ensure each team member has the necessary resources to complete their projects successfully with satisfied clients. “I’m excited for the opportunity to be a major part of this thriving, family-oriented company and look forward to many years of success for all of our staff,” said Deihl. For more information, visit Holland’s website at www.hollandcs.com. If you would like more information on Mike Deihl or other employee promotions or new hires at Holland Construction Services, please call Mike Marchal at (618) 277-8870 or email mmarchal@ hollandcs.com
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METRO EAST LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL
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rause, Pri ncipal, M etro East Lutheran TheBANK High Scho of Edward ol; and Lin sville’s Co ette Warn mmercial ecke, Vice Banking G President, roup.
Dr. Jay Krause:
About TheBANK of Edwardsville’s Commercial Banking Group There’s a long, successful history between TheBANK of Edwardsville and Metro East Lutheran High School, and I know for many like myself, it’s both a professional and personal relationship. I’ve met so many very good people – people like Linette Warnecke – who have worked hard to benefit my school and me. What I’m always impressed with is the level of personalized service I
receive … every time. I’m treated like a person and not just a representative of a big organization. It’s a refreshing way of doing business for myself, my school and our ministry. TheBANK is not only our banking partner, but an institution that is very well connected in the community. Those connections, along with their knowledge of our overall operations and the operations of our 12 supporting churches in the Metro East area, has been very important to us. TheBANK backs up its commitment to the community by what they do with our high school and our partners.
The bottom line is that I have no reservations about recommending TheBANK of Edwardsville – for both professional and personal banking needs – to anyone I meet.
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LOCAL ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING FIRM THOUVENOT, WADE & MOERCHEN, INC. (TWM) HAS ANNOUNCED THE ADDITION OF RAILWAY ENGINEERING AS THE COMPANY’S NEWEST PRACTICE AREA.
Matthew Chrapek, P.E., of Arnold, MO, has been hired to the position of Manager, Railway Engineering. In his 15 years in the industry, Mr. Chrapek has managed, designed, drafted and inspected a wide variety of railroad projects. His experience includes timber, concrete and steel railroad bridges, bridge rehabilitation, retaining walls, culverts and shoring systems. Mr. Chrapek has also developed fall protection and bridge safety programs. In addition, Michael VanDeVyvere, of Parkville, MO, has joined TWM as a Rail Project Manager. Mr. VanDeVyvere has more than 25 years of civil engineering experience with the Kansas City Southern Railroad, as well as several years in consulting. Over the course of his career, he has planned, designed and implemented multi-million dollar railroad projects. Key roles have included management of public and capital projects, as well as safety and quality procedures. “We are excited to enter this new market as a natural extension of the civil and structural engineering and land surveying services we have provided for nearly 70 years,” Rollie Thouvenot, President of TWM, said. “Both Matt and Mike are enthusiastic, highly qualified and well-respected in the industry. We’re glad to have them leading the charge, and we look forward to great things happening in TWM’s Rail Department.”
SCHEFFEL BOYLE RECOGNIZED AS A CAPTAIN OF THE RIVERBEND
Scheffel Boyle is pleased to announce they have been selected as a Captain of the Riverbend award winner from the Riverbend Growth Association (RBGA). The organization chooses only a few businesses each year to win this prestigious award and Scheffel Boyle is one of six local businesses to be recognized for 2015. The firm was nominated from community members to win the Captain of the Riverbend award for Community Involvement. The nominees then submitted information regarding their community involvement efforts and were voted on by a special committee from the RBGA. Other businesses named as “Captains” this year include Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau, Argosy Casino Alton, Challenge Unlimited, Med Resources, and the St. Louis Regional Airport. “Winning this award was a great achievement for our firm. We continually put community involvement at the forefront of our minds throughout all our offices, so this was a real honor for not only our Alton office, but the entire firm as a whole” said Mike Fitzgerald, Principal of the Alton office. “We are also celebrating 60 years in Alton this year, so this has been a wonderful bonus on an already fantastic year for Scheffel Boyle. We are very honored to be among this prestigious group of local businesses.” The six winners will accept their awards at the RBGA’s Annual State of the Riverbend Luncheon on October 29th, held at The Commons of Lewis and Clark Community College. Mike Fitzgerald will accept the award on behalf of his team.
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Chamber Member Update MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NAMED TOP PEFORMER FOR HIP REPLACEMENT BY U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT
Memorial Hospital in Belleville has been rated high performing in Hip Replacement Surgery by U.S. News and World Report. The ratings evaluate more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide on a variety of common inpatient procedures and conditions. Only about 10 percent of those hospitals were rated as high performers. “This award certainly validates the commitment of our nurses and physicians to providing patients with exceptional healthcare and compassionate service,” said Mark J. Turner, Memorial Hospital president and CEO. “I am very proud of our team for this well-deserved achievement and want to thank them for their dedication to our patients.” “The choice of hospital is one of the most important and costly decisions an individual makes,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis for U.S. News. “We evaluated the treatment of more than 3.6 million patients and identified a small percentage of hospitals that have superior outcomes compared with their peer institutions. Whenever possible, patients, in consultation with their doctors, should seek out high performing hospitals that excel in treating their specific condition.” U.S. News created Best Hospitals for Common Care to help patients find better care for the kinds of common procedures and medical conditions that account for millions of hospitalizations each year. Objective outcome measures such as deaths, infections, readmissions, and operations that need to be repeated as well as patient satisfaction data largely determined the ratings. These ratings rely on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data for patients 65 and older, as well as survey data from the American Hospital Association and clinical registry data from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
BEFORE I DIE PROJECT ON DISPLAY AT SWIC SCHMIDT ART CENTER PATIO
Stop by Southwestern Illinois College’s Schmidt Art Center patio on the Belleville Campus and tell the world as part of an exhibition opening Monday, Oct. 12. The center will host the project “Before I Die” from Monday, Oct. 12-Saturday, Dec. 4. Using chalk, visitors to the wall will complete lines that begin “Before I die I want to”. The interactive wall exhibition is the brainchild of artist Candy Chang. After losing someone she loved and experiencing deep depression, she created the first wall on an abandoned house in her neighborhood to create an anonymous place to help restore perspective and share intimately while remaining an introvert. The art piece encouraged anyone to walk up, pick up a piece of chalk, reflect on their lives and share their personal aspirations in this public space. Since that first board went up in New Orleans, La., more than 1,000 walls in more than 35 languages and more than 70 countries have appeared. A book by the same name also celebrates these walls and the stories behind them. When the exhibition closes, it will be moved to a permanent installation site, the Death Café – hosted at the Miscellana House Café, 1111 W. Main St. in Belleville. For more information, contact Curator Nicole Dutton at 618-235-2700, ext. 5143 or 618-222-5ART (5278).
CITY OF WILDWOOD OPENS NATURAL PARK AREA DESIGNED BY OATES ASSOCIATES
The City of Wildwood, MO, has opened The Grove, the first phase of its new 66-acre Wildwood Community Park in west St. Louis County on State Route 100, just west of State Route 109. Designed by Oates Associates, The Grove is a seven-acre “natural play” area that blends modern amenities with natural elements. Construction began in 2014 and was completed in late August, 2015. Oates Associates developed the master plan for Wildwood’s Community Park in 2010, from input obtained from residents, and provided architectural, civil engineering, structural engineering, survey and construction phase services for The Grove. They designed the area as an active play space balanced with more passive amenities that allow visitors to reflect upon the natural environment. The Grove includes Parkway Drive and parking areas, bioswales, trails, an exercise area, a pavilion, picnic areas, gardens, a creek crossing and an all-inclusive natural playground. A dog park, located in a woodland area, offers canine agility elements. Natural play space is intentionally designed to integrate natural components into a place for structured and unstructured play and learning, according to Cissell. Wildwood hired Oates Associates in 2010 to create a conceptual plan for the park based on a public participation process, which showed that residents preferred trails, sledding hills, natural playgrounds and open play lawn areas over manufactured play systems and sports facilities, which are available in other local parks. The city will continue to develop the Wildwood Community Park in phases over the next five to ten years as funding becomes available. For more information, visit www.oatesassociates.com or call (314) 588-8381 or (618) 345-2200.
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Chamber Member Update HSHS ST. ELIZABETH’S HOSPITAL ANNOUNCES EVERY HAND HEALING AWARD WINNERS
On Friday, November 6, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital will present Every Hand Healing Awards at the Elizabethan Gala. The Every Hand Healing Award recognizes St. Elizabeth’s Hospital colleagues, physicians and community leaders who illuminate a path for others and display a commitment to St. Elizabeth’s Core Values: Respect, Care, Competence and Joy. The four Every Hand Healing 2015 Service Awards will be awarded to Kevin Meder, Donna Meyers, Ashley Hundelt and Dr. Wasseem El-Aneed. Kevin Meder, Every Hand Healing Community Leader Award- Kevin has served in leadership roles on the St. Elizabeth’s Foundation Leadership Council and has provided tax education assistance to the hospital. Donna Meyers, Every Hand Healing Leadership Award- Donna Meyers will receive the Every Hand Healing Award in honor of her commitment to connecting and expanding St. Elizabeth’s community outreach. Ashley Hundelt, Every Hand Healing Colleague Award- Ashley Hundelt, RN is being recognized for her commitment to excellent patient care. A charge nurse on the 6th floor, Ashley is currently pursuing a Family Nurse Practitioner Degree at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. Wasseem El-Aneed, MD, Every Hand Healing Physician Award- Dr. Wasseem El-Aneed is a Hospitalist with HSHS Medical Group. Dr. El-Aneed’s Every Hand Healing Physician Award recognizes his outstanding bedside manner, and respectful and caring interaction with patients and staff. The Elizabethan Fundraising Gala is an annual event to raise funds to support health care programs and needs for HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. As in years past, the Elizabethan will feature fellowship, music, and dancing at the celebration.Please contact Rhiannon Chavez at 618-234-2120 ext. 2446 for more information.
IN MEMORIUM Our beloved Chamber Ambassador, Wayne Schlosser, passed away September 9, 2015. As one of the longest serving Ambassadors, Wayne was instrumental in creating the Commitment to Community Award, which continues to be awarded quarterly to a deserving Chamber Member. There will never be another “Mr. Belleville.”
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What’s Happening in November Sunday, November 1
Saturday, November 7 (cont)
Saturday, November 14
Monday, November 2
Veteran’s Gala Scott Club
Saturday, November 14 (cont)
Masterworks Chorale St. Paul’s Church of Christ (618)210-3626
Blood Drive Edgemont Bible Church www.bloodcenter.org
Local 53 Chicken & Beer Dance Fischer’s Restaurant (618) 234-2244
Tuesday, November 3
SIUE Steel Drum Band Union United Methodist Church www.unionumc.org
Wednesday, November 4
Mommy & Me Cooking Class Holiday Cheer - Edible Wreath Eckert’s Country Store (618) 233-0513
Blood Drive Memorial Hospital www.bloodcenter.org
Hiring Event for Veterans Southwestern Illinois College (618) 235-2700 ext. 5552
Friday, November 6
Health Policy Summit Four Points Sheraton www.getupgo.info
Monday, November 9 & 23 Bunko Eckert’s Country Store (618) 233-0513
Tuesday, November 10 Gifts from the Heart Belle-Clair Fairgrounds (618) 233-0052
Free Meal Friday Greenmount Rd Church of Christ Wednesday, November 11 (618) 234-5247 Mommy & Me Cooking Class Holiday Cheer - Edible Wreath Eckert’s Country Store Saturday, November 7 Historic Walking Tour (618) 233-0513 Village of West Belleville (618) 236-7481 Thursday, November 12 Art & Wine Walk Downtown Belleville (618) 257-7022 Belleville Kiwanis Trivia Night Quail Club belleville.il.kiwanis@gmail.com
7th Annual Ladies Night Out Four Points Sheraton (618) 236-2531 ext. 130
Wine Class: Wine Pairings for the Holidays Eckert’s Country Store (618) 233-0052
Off-Road Orchard 5k Mills Apple Farm (618) 310-7047
Wednesday, Nov.18 (cont) Business Essentials Short Course Fischer’s Restaurant (618) 233-2015 www.bellevillechamber.org
26th Annual Gingerbread Contest Thursday, November 19 Webinar for Express Fischer’s Restaurant Employment Professionals www.belleville.net www.expresspros.com Historic Walking Tours Diva Night Floral Attire Veteran’s Memorial Start at Eckert’s Florist (618) 236-7481 (618) 257-7022 www.bellevillemainstreet.net Advanced Kids Cooking Class: Holiday Baking Eckert’s Country Store (618) 233-0513
Saturday, November 14 & 28 Murder Mystery Dinner: A Dickens of a Killing Eckert’s Country Store (618) 233-0513
Saturday, November 15
Adult Cooking Class: Simply French Eckert’s Country Store (618) 233-0513
Tuesday, November 17
Art With Allie The Weingarten (618) 447-2272
Saturday, November 21 Kids Cooking Class Xtra Fancy Tea Party Eckert’s Country Store (618) 233-0052
Sat - Sun November 21-22 Belleville Flea Market Belle-Clair Fairgrounds (618) 235-0666
Friday, November 27
Mary McHugh Citizen Dinner Fischer’s Restaurant eroche@kaskaskiaeng.com
Cut Your Own Xmas Tree Opens: Belleville & Millstadt Eckert’s Country Store (618) 233-0052
Wednesday, November 18
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Lunch & Learn Cooking Class: Small Party Bites Eckert’s Country Store (618) 233-0513
Breakfast with Santa Holiday Storytime Gingerbread House Workshop Eckert’s Country Store (618) 233-0052
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Annual Award Nomination Forms
Go online to nominate this year’s award recipients. www. bellevillechamber.org/blog/ 2015 Business Excellence Award
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The Business Excellence Award, the most prestigious award given by the Chamber, is awarded annually to a nominated Chamber Member. The criteria used by the judges centers on the business’s commitment to innovation and creativity along with a proven track record of growth. The judges will also look to the nominee’s commitment to the community and their employees.
The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce has instituted an annual award to recognize an individual member of the Belleville Community for their outstanding contributions and service. These contributions and community service include areas such as education, charitable and voluntary service, fundraising or any other area which contributes to the enrichment of the quality of life in Belleville. This award is given to honor and ensure the recipient’s contributions and commitment will provide an inspiration to all.
The Leadership Belleville Alumni Award recognizes an alumni who has made an impact through their service to the community and to the Chamber. All nominees must be a member of the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce and be an alumni of Leadership Belleville Program for more than 5 years. (Please see list of eligible alumni by visiting www.BellevilleChamber.org and clicking on the awards button on the front page.)
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