Chamber Connection Newsletter | October 2021 by The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce

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GREATER BELLEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

OCTOBER 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

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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 Chevrolet 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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COVER STORY More than 40 vendors prepare chili dishes for annual Chili Cook-off After modifying last year’s event, thousands of locals are gearing up for the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce’s 37th annual Chili Cook-Off, sponsored by Bud Light and Serra Honda O’Fallon, in Downtown Belleville on October 8 & 9 from 11:00am to 10:30pm both days. What began with just a few vendors on one block of East Main Street in downtown Belleville is now one of Belleville’s largest events celebrating the culinary creations from over 40 vendors, representing individuals, local organizations and area businesses. Many come to enjoy the great chili, entertainment and other festivities, but most don’t realize that the Chili Cook-off is the biggest fundraiser of the year for many non-profit or¬ganizations that take part, including the host, the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce. Many of the ven¬dors participating at the Chili Cook-off each year are either a non-profit organization or a business raising money for a charity. 100% of the money visitors spend at each booth goes to that vendor. In addition, attendees are invited to vote in the People’s Choice contest for their favorite chili with $1 per vote. 100% of the proceeds are donated to the Community Interfaith Food Pantry in Belleville. Vendors submit their chili to be judged by local culinary experts on Friday afternoon, sponsored by 1-800-BoardUp, and the winners are announced live on the Main Stage at 5pm on Saturday. Visitors can enjoy live entertainment throughout the weekend featuring performances on Friday by Fanfare at noon and Top of the World at 6:00pm, sponsored by Cardinal Buick GMC. The lineup on Saturday includes Rachel Daschaine taking the stage at noon, the USAF Band of Mid-America - Starlifter at 3:00pm, and the festival wraps up with Social Remedy at 6:00pm. The weekend will also include the 7th Annual Chili Chase 5k Run/Walk and Kids Pepper Dash Saturday morning, October 12 at 9:00am. It is a family-friendly race and all are welcome to attend. It is $25 to register, and you can do this up to race day. Please join us for the highly anticipated 37th annual Chili Cook-Off! For more information about vendors, menus, full entertainment schedule or to register for the Chili Chase 5k and to see all of our sponsors, please visit www.bellevillechili.com or get live updates by following us on Facebook @BellevilleChiliCookoff.

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Premier Event Sponsor:

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OCTOBER 8 & 9, 2021 11:00am-10:30pm DOWNTOWN BELLEVILLE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

7TH ANNUAL CHILI CHASE 5K

OVER 40 FOOD VENDORS

Silver Sponsors:

Allsup, Inc | Art on the Square

www .BellevilleChili. com

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CHAMBER NEWS

October 2021 Upcoming Chamber Events 10/6 The Quarter Restaurant RIbbon Cutting 10/8-10/9 37th Annual Belleville Chili Cook-off 10/9 Chili Chase 5K 10/11 Office Closed - Columbus Day 10/14 Business After Hours @ Grimm & Gorly 10/28 Lunch & Learn More information and registration available online at www.bellevillechamber.org.

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.

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CHAMBER NEWS don’t pay for jobs online Recently we have heard from multiple members that they are paying $500 or more for employment ads with Indeed for open positions. We have also heard these businesses aren’t getting anywhere by paying for these ads. We want our members to know that there is a process noted below where employers can register through IllinoisJobLink.com to post their open positions and Indeed will pick them up at NO COST! Just create an employer account and upload your job there. Go to https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/ada/r/ then go to the “Log In/Register” tab to create a new account. For more information on getting help posting positions, contact Lee Reese at lee.reese@co.st-clair.il.us.

tune in twice a month and listen to our new podcast The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce is excited to share our new podcast, “Growing Belleville thru Community Chats”, with the community! Co-hosted by members Stephen Sedlak (Schmale Insurance Agency, Inc.) and Erik Huber (BOS Metro East Banking Center), we help highlight, promote and enlighten people, businesses, and community events in the Greater Belleville Area. Episodes so far feature Belleville Mayor Patty Gregory, World Wide Technology Raceway Executive Vice President Chris Blair, Belleville Oktoberfest and Chili Cook-off managers Cari Frick and Wendy Pfeil, and The Quarter Restaurant owner Brandon McGraw. Episodes are released on the first and third Tuesday of every month. You can find these on the Chamber’s website under “About / Publications” or search it on Apple/Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Anchor. You can also watch on the Greater Belleville Chamber’s YouTube channel.

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MEMBERSHIP UPDATES

Welcome

to the following businesses and organizations who joined the Chamber in August.

Allstar Carpet & Upholstery Care 13 North Church, Belleville www.allstarcares.com

I Had That Vintage Toys 116 East Main Street, Belleville www.facebook.com/IHadthattoy

Dispute Resolution Institute 111 West Washington Street, Suite 2, Belleville www.dri-inc.org

Hipskind & McAninch, LLC 5111 West Main Street, Suite 100, Belleville www.hm-attorneys.com

Edward Jones - Jessica Williamson 4941 Benchmark Centre Dr., Suite 200, Swansea jessica.williamson@edwardjones.com

Thank you

to the following members for renewing their membership with the Chamber in August.

Abbott EMS Ace Hardware of West Belleville Advanced Vision Care Associated Bank Beth Ortega Group at RE/MAX Bouse Self Storage Breakthru Beverage C and C Food For Your Soul Catholic Urban Programs Chestnut Health Systems Demetria’s Dancewear and Costumes, LLC Helfrich Family Eye Care

Koerner Distributor Inc Metro East Gastroenerology Meurer Brothers, Inc. Quality Testing and Engineering, Inc. Signal Hill School District 181 Sounds Alive Audio-Video St. Clair Co. Regional Office of Ed. St. Clair County Tamarack Country Club The Basic Initiative, Inc. Tribout Distributors. Watts Copy System

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

January 2016

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Lochmueller Group Friday, September 17 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.

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Edward S. Bott, Jr. Belleville, IL John H. Chassaing Belleville, IL Thomas F. Hennessy, III Swansea, IL Paul E. Petruska Belleville, IL Garrett C. Reuter, Jr. Belleville, IL William A. Schmitt Waterloo, IL Donald K. Schoemaker Shiloh, IL Kurt S. Schroeder Shiloh, IL Russell K. Scott Belleville, IL L. Kevin Vick Belleville, IL Donald E. Weihl Belleville, IL David W. Ybarra Fairview Heights, IL

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Southern Illinois businesses… ... count on Greensfelder’s attorneys to protect their hard work and grow their businesses. We address the legal needs of business organizations in all sizes and industries and take the time to learn our clients’ needs and goals and help them stay on course.

Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. • www.greensfelder.com 12 Wolf Creek Drive, Suite 100, Belleville, IL 62226 Offices in Southern Illinois • St. Louis, MO • Chicago, IL

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MEMBER UPDATES The Hettenhausen Center Announces 2021-2022 McCammon Distinguished Speaker Series HSHS Medical Group and HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Outpatient Therapy announce additional dates for a new program to support current runners and those wishing to start on how to run safely and improve performance. The Injury Free Running Clinic is available at the McKendree Metro Rec Plex at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Outpatient Therapy clinic, located at 209 Rec Plex Drive in O’Fallon. Led by HSHS Medical Group family physician Dr. David Bereda and HSHS St. Elizabeth’s physical therapist Kristen Busch, DPT, the program’s goal is to support and educate runners on injury prevention and performance enhancements through a personalized plan. Additional community partners of the program include Toolen’s Running Start and the McKendree Metro Rec Plex. Upcoming dates are Oct. 27, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15. Each small group session is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at St. Elizabeth’s outpatient office at the McKendree Metro Rec Plex. The clinic is FREE and open to the public. Visit https://www.hshs.org/ StElizabeths/Events/Community/Injury-Free-Running-Clinic-(1) for more information and to register or call 618-624-3668. “Running injuries are often caused by poor body mechanics, muscle overuse or even wearing the wrong type or mis-sized shoes,” Dr. Bereda said. “With our trained specialists, we can adjust and improve performance for all levels of runners – from beginners to experts – safely with a comprehensive examination and one-on-one support.” The program features: • A demonstration of proper running form • Instruction on dynamic stretching and cadence count • A video gait analysis • Shoe fitting by Toolen’s Running Start • Discussion on common running injuries • Question and answer session with physician and physical therapist “This program has already helped people of varying ages get the most out of running and achieve their specific health goals,” Busch said. “Whether you are recovering from a past injury, getting back into running or hoping to reach the next level of performance, our personalized approach can be a real benefit to you.” The program is designed to improve flexibility, strength and general fitness level with an overall treatment and exercise plan to increase running mileage and speed safely to avoid future injuries. About our team: Dr. Bereda ran on the cross-country team at the University of Dayton and for Air Mobility Command and Air Force Command Marathon teams. He has competed in five marathons, including the Boston marathon, and enjoys training runs and participating in local 5Ks pushing his kids in the double jogger. Busch ran for Bradley University where she received her Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Mark Davitz Brings 30 Years of Experience to Bank of Belleville Bank of Belleville has added Mark Davitz to its lending team as a senior vice president. Davitz, who has 30 years of banking experience, will be supporting clients with their commercial banking needs. “I’ve known Mark for more than 20 years and he has the character, values, and work ethic that fit very well within our culture and our growth strategy,” said Senior Vice President, Chief Lending Officer Wade Weitlauf. “He has developed trusted relationships with many companies throughout St. Clair and the Metro East area and most importantly, he’s a community guy who wants to see local businesses succeed.” “One of the things that attracted me to Bank of Belleville is the fact that it is a community-focused bank that cares about the overall success of this region,” said Davitz. “Anytime you start a new job it can be an intimidating process, but the fact I have worked with so many of Bank of Belleville’s team members before is very reassuring. The work our lending team is doing, and the support they provide, truly does make the community stronger – a mission that I’m proud to be a part of.” Originally from Freeburg, Illinois, Davitz graduated from St. Louis University. He is also a member of the Salvation Army Advisory Council. Davitz has a long history of handling commercial and agriculture loans throughout the region and formerly served at the state level, helping farmers get lower interest rates for agriculture loans. Bank of Belleville operates from its headquarters at 215 South Illinois Street in Belleville, Illinois and their commitment to client and community service is at the forefront of everything they do. The fifteen-year-old bank, which has eclipsed over $300 million dollars in assets, serves individual and business clients throughout the Metro East through its divisional banks; Bank of Madison County, Bank of Clinton County and Bank of Monroe County. Bank of Belleville currently has 58 full and part-time team members. For more information about Bank of Belleville, go to www.bankofbelleville.com.

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MEMBER UPDATES Cassidy Hoelscher named CEO of future hospital, The Rehabilitation Institute of Southern Illinois Cassidy Hoelscher has been named CEO of The Rehabilitation Institute of Southern Illinois, BJC HealthCare and Encompass Health’s future inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Shiloh. The 40-bed hospital, which is under construction at 2351 Frank Scott Parkway East, is expected to begin caring for patients in February 2022. Hoelscher, who assumed the position on Aug. 16, 2021, will be responsible for overseeing the future hospital’s day-to-day operations as well as patient care and quality. The hospital will provide 24-hour nursing care and physical, occupational and speech therapies to patients recovering from major illnesses and injuries including stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation and complex orthopedic conditions. “Cassidy’s extensive healthcare leadership experience at BJC HealthCare made her a perfect fit our new joint venture hospital in Shiloh, and I am confident she will be an incredible leader for our team,” said Mark Dwyer, Encompass Health Area Chief Executive Officer for St. Louis and Southern Illinois. “Under Cassidy’s leadership, our team will help patients heal and find hope again through rehabilitative services customized for their needs and goals.” Hoelscher is a familiar name to BJC HealthCare, as she has most recently served in multiple leadership roles at Memorial Care Center (MCC) for the past 10 years. She has served as the administrator since 2016, leading a team of more than 160 employees at the 82-bed facility, which provides patients with short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitative services. She previously served as director of rehabilitation services at MCC. Prior to her tenure at BJC HealthCare, Hoelscher served as program coordinator of therapy and licensed physical therapist assistant at Reliant Healthcare Management Company in Missouri, a private healthcare company specializing in helping independent facilities provide long-term health care for local resident. “We are excited to continue our work with Cassidy in her new role with the future inpatient rehabilitation hospital, as she has proven to be an exceptional leader at BJC HealthCare,” Memorial Hospital President Mike McManus said. “I am confident in the leadership skills she will bring to the new hospital and look forward to working together to serve the residents of Southern Illinois.” A licensed physical therapist assistant with 14 years of leadership experience, Hoelscher completed her associate degree in physical therapy and bachelor’s degree in healthcare management, both through Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She completed her master’s degree in healthcare administration from Webster University. She is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the Illinois Nursing Home Administrator’s Association and the Illinois Healthcare Association. About Encompass Health As a national leader in integrated healthcare services, Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) offers both facility based and home based patient care through its network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, home health agencies and hospice agencies. With a national footprint that includes 143 hospitals, 249 home health locations, and 94 hospice locations in 42 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high quality, cost-effective integrated healthcare. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Memorial is integrated with BJC HealthCare, one of the largest non-profit healthcare organizations in the United States with annual net revenues of $5 billion and more than 31,000 employees in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois, and midMissouri regions. Serving the healthcare needs of urban, suburban, and rural communities, BJC includes 15 hospitals and community health service organizations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care, and hospice. Memorial Hospital provides quality healthcare services on two campuses in Southwest Illinois. The Belleville campus has a 222-bed hospital and the Shiloh campus features a 94-all private room hospital. Both hospitals are MAGNET designated facilities placing them in the top 6% of hospitals nationwide for nursing excellence.

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MEMBER UPDATES The Hettenhausen Center Announces 2021-2022 McCammon Distinguished Speaker Series McKendree University’s Hettenhausen Center for the Arts plans to spotlight four compelling speakers, including guests from National Geographic Live!, during its 2021-2022 George E. McCammon Memorial Distinguished Speaker Series at the Lebanon, Ill., campus. “The George E. McCammon Memorial Distinguished Speaker Series challenges students to examine key issues facing our society and apply the tools of their liberal arts curriculum as they search for truth and enlightenment,” said Liz Crabtree, director of the Hett. Admission is $15 per speaker or $40 to see all four, and reservations are recommended. For more information, please visit theHett.com, or call 618-537-6863. The schedule is as follows: Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m.: Dr. Lauren Thompson, associate professor of history, presents “Friendly Enemies: Soldier Fraternization throughout the American Civil War.” McKendree’s own Dr. Thompson provides an in-depth analysis of the fraternization that commonly took place among Union and Confederate soldiers during the bloodiest war in U.S. history. Learn why soldiers risked their standing in the military, and perhaps their lives, to interact with the enemy. Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.: Lance Geiger, The History Guy, creates stories of forgotten history with topics ranging from aviation history to forgotten battles, historical figures and more. His award-winning channel has garnered more than 36 million views and 965,000 subscribers. March 3, 2022, 7:30 p.m.: Nizar Ibrahim, paleontologist, presents “Spinosaurus: Lost Giant of the Cretaceous.” Hear the incredible story of how the largest predatory dinosaur discovered yet was almost lost to science before being uncovered again with the help of Ibrahim, one of the youngest explorers ever to lead expeditions to the Sahara. Ibrahim has unearthed countless dinosaur bones, rare fossil footprints, giant prehistoric fish and much more. April 20, 7:30 p.m.: Rae Wynn-Grant, carnivore ecologist, presents “The Secret Life of Bears.” Dr. Wynn-Grant works in the expansive American Prairie Reserve to protect and restore iconic wildlife populations, including North American black and grizzly bears, in a region once known for its great number of wild animals. Dr. Wynn-Grant intends to find the answer to how bears and humans can coexist peacefully when wild habitats are crisscrossed with roads, fences and ranches. The Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts — “The Hett” — is Southern Illinois’ premier performing arts venue, presenting world-class dance, drama, classical music and jazz. The 488-seat auditorium is located on the McKendree University campus in Lebanon, Ill., 25 miles from downtown St. Louis.

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MEMBER UPDATES Greensfelder Law Firm Ranks Among Region’s “Healthiest Employers” Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. was recently ranked as one of the Top 3 Healthiest Medium-Sized St. Louis Employers, as determined by the St. Louis Business Journal’s “Healthiest Employers 2021 List.” The Business Journal defines medium-sized employers as having between 100 and 499 employees. A total of 28 finalists competed with Greensfelder, the only law firm to make the list of profiled companies in the special section honoring the winners. The Healthiest Employers Awards were created to recognize companies and nonprofits that commit to making wellness a priority and proactively shape the health of their employees. Greensfelder’s comprehensive Well-Being Program and mental health resources provided flexibility and support to employees during the pandemic. Resources benefiting employees have included in-office yoga classes, meditation sessions, health and wellness educational programming, and firmwide fitness challenges. Launched in 2019, the program is led by Human Resources Manager Jessie Fenton, with support from firm management and an advisory committee.

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital earns national recognition for efforts to improve cardiovascular treatment HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital has received two American Heart Association Achievement Awards for implementing quality improvement measures that ensure cardiovascular patients receive efficient and coordinated care, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer returns to the hospital. Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have experienced some form of cardiovascular disease – including heart attack, stroke and heart failure. For patients with conditions that are severe enough to be transported or admitted to a hospital, time is critical. The American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline and Get With The Guidelines programs help reduce barriers to prompt treatment for cardiovascular events. As a participant in Mission: Lifeline: Get With The Guidelines programs, St. Elizabeth’s applied for the award recognitions by demonstrating how their organization has committed to improving quality care for patients. “St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is honored to be recognized by the American Heart Association for our dedication to helping our patients have the best possible chance of survival and recovery after cardiovascular events,” said President and Chief Executive Officer Patti Fischer. “The Mission: Lifeline and Get with the Guidelines programs help put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis to improve outcomes for cardiovascular patients.” HSHS St. Elizabeth’s recently added two neurologists to the medical staff to further manage the care needs of stroke patients. This year, St. Elizabeth’s received the following Achievement Awards: • Get With The Guidelines Stroke Award (AHA) Gold Plus • Get With The Guidelines Stroke Award (AHA) Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll “We are pleased to recognize HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital for their commitment to cardiovascular care,” said Lee H. Schwamm, M.D., national chairperson of the American Heart Association’s Quality Oversight Committee and Executive Vice Chair of Neurology, Director of Acute Stroke Services, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. “Research has shown that hospitals adhering to clinical measures through the American Heart Association’s quality improvement programs often see fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates.”

Nominations accepted for 2021 Citizens of Character Award, presented by The BASIC Initiative The BASIC Initiative is accepting nominations for the 13th Annual Belleville Citizens of Character Awards. All nominees must be 18 years of age or older and live and/or work in Belleville. The nomination deadline is October 1, 2021. “Citizens of Character are those who help make a positive difference in our community and enhance the quality of life in Belleville,” said BASIC Executive Committee President Becca Boyer. “We know there are a lot of dedicated residents working to make our city and region better and we are excited to again honor and celebrate the winners.” The Citizens of Character Awards and annual dinner were postponed last year, due to COVID-19. Visit www.BASICbelleville.org to learn more about the awards and complete the online nomination form. BASIC Board members and individuals holding public office or seeking public office are not eligible to be nominated. Winners will be highlighted at the 13th Annual Belleville Citizens of Character Celebration in November. For additional questions about the nomination process, contact Melissa Taylor mtaylor@bths201.org. Page 14

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CALLED to

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 Greensfelder Southern Illinois Attorneys Recognized in 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers Greensfelder is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers has listed 60 of the firm’s attorneys, including several based in Southern Illinois, in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America guide. The following Greensfelder attorneys were named “Lawyers of the Year” for the St. Louis metropolitan area. In each region, only a single attorney in each legal practice area is designated as the “Lawyer of the Year.” • Amy L. Blaisdell (Employment Law – Management) • Dawn M. Johnson (Franchise Law) • Richard Greenberg (Criminal Defense: White-Collar) The attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers who are members of the firm’s Southern Illinois office include: • Edward S. Bott, Jr. (Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants) • Garrett C. Reuter, Jr. (Trusts and Estates) • Donald K. Schoemaker (Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants) • Russell K. Scott (Litigation – Insurance; Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants) • David W. Ybarra (Product Liability Litigation – Defendants) In addition, John H. Chassaing (Commercial Litigation) from the Southern Illinois office was recognized among the firm’s “Ones to Watch” honorees. Attorneys eligible for the “Ones to Watch” list have been in private practice for between five and 10 years. Best Lawyers compiles its lists of top-ranked attorneys through extensive surveys of leading lawyers who assess the legal abilities of their peers. The 2022 edition incorporates more than 10.8 million evaluations, resulting in recognition for more than 66,000 lawyers in 147 practice areas.

McKendree University Endows Two Faculty Members with Prestigious Awards McKendree University is proud to have recently endowed two professors of the University with awards during its convocation ceremony on Wed., August 18. Provost Dr. Tami Eggleston surprised the two faculty members with the awards before first-year students signed the Matricula for the 2021-2022 year. “There are many things that make McKendree University such a special place, but the main reason is simple – it is the people and the connections that you can make here,” Dr. Eggleston said. “We celebrate a few of our amazing faculty members with these awards and know that they will hold them with pride for years.” Dr. Lauren Thompson, newly-promoted associate professor of history, was awarded the Hedding Deneen and Charles Samuel Deneen Memorial Professorship of Early American History. She teaches and conducts research on early American history with a focus on African American history, slavery and the Civil War. She recently published a book titled “Friendly Enemies: Soldier Fraternization throughout the American Civil War” and has authored other history-based pieces. Thompson serves on the University’s Social Justice and Equity Committee and was the recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award in 2019. Dr. Brenda Boudreau, professor of English, was awarded the James M. Hammill Chair of English award, based on the approval from the Board of Trustees. Boudreau has been a full-time faculty member at the University since 1998 and is the longest serving member of the English department. She teaches courses in English literature and composition and her scholarly expertise is in media communications with a focus on pop culture and women’s issues. An advocate for teaching with technology, Boudreau has published 13 articles or book chapters and has given more than 40 presentations to professional audiences. The University has honored her with the Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award in 2010, The United Methodist Exemplary Teaching Award in 2008 and the William Norman Grandy Faculty Award in 2003.

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MEMBER UPDATES IMPACT Strategies Announces Staff Promotions IMPACT Strategies announces the promotion of three staff members: Frank Malone IMPACT Strategies has promoted Frank Malone from Superintendent to General Superintendent. In his new position, Malone will be responsible for safety, field personnel, project execution, quality control, and equipment. Malone has 20 plus years of experience in construction and field operations. In his five years at IMPACT Strategies, he has worked on a variety of local projects including Hofbräuhaus St. Louis – Belleville and Altair at the Heights in Richmond Heights, MO.

Jordan Grant Jordan Grant was recently promoted from Project Engineer to Senior Project Engineer. Grant began his career with IMPACT Strategies in April 2017 as an intern while attending Southern Illinois UniversityEdwardsville. After graduating with a degree in Construction Management, Grant was hired in May 2018 as a full-time Project Engineer with a focus on multi-family facility construction.

Travis Schwartz IMPACT Strategies promoted Travis Schwartz from Assistant Project Manager to Project Manager. In his new role, Schwartz will take on increased project management responsibilities for clients including St. Clair County Building Commission, US Capital Development, and Giant City Properties. Schwartz is a graduate of Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville with a degree in Construction Management and has been with IMPACT Strategies since 2017. Scott Manning, Director of Construction Operations at IMPACT Strategies said, “Frank, Jordan, and Travis are exemplary members of the IMPACT Strategies team, and truly embody the firm’s core values. We look forward to great things from each of them as they serve our clients in their new roles.” IMPACT Strategies provides client-focused construction management, design/build, and general contracting services. The firm offers a full continuum of innovative design/build service capabilities including proven construction management processes and site development. IMPACT Strategies serves a regional and national client base in the Healthcare, Senior Living, Multifamily, Office, Retail, and Warehouse/Distribution markets from its offices in Missouri, Illinois, and Ohio. To learn more visit BuildwithIMPACT.com.

Memorial Hospital East to host Red Cross Blood Drive October 5 The American Red Cross will hold a Blood Drive on Tuesday, October 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Memorial Hospital Shiloh, Community Conference Room, 1404 Cross Street, Shiloh, IL 62269. 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 Do you know the ABCs of Safe Sleep for Babies? Unsafe sleep is a leading cause of death for children one year old and younger. These deaths often happen during sleep or in the baby’s sleep area. Sudden unexpected deaths include sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), accidental suffocation in a sleeping environment and other deaths from unknown causes. During SIDS awareness month in October, colleagues from HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Women and Infants Center want to educate parents in the metro-east to ensure safe sleep for infants. “Every mom who delivers at St. Elizabeth’s Women and Infants Center is educated about the risk factors associated with infant mortality; and we work both within the hospital and with community partners to increase this important education. Together, we provide needed resources for our mothers and families in to continue to improve outcomes and keep babies safe,” said Amanda Schaefer, MSN, RN, interim nurse manager of St. Elizabeth’s Women and Infants Center. St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is also recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program, created by Cribs for Kids, as a Bronze Safe Sleep Hospital. The hospital additionally provides a safe sleep swaddler for every delivered baby thanks to a grant from HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation. What are the ABCs of Safe Sleep? Shaefer shared, “The answer is Alone, on their Backs, in a Safe Crib.” • Babies should always sleep alone. If moms are breastfeeding, soothe the baby back to sleep while standing and return to crib when they are asleep. • Always place babies on their back to sleep. • A baby should sleep in a crib with a firm mattress covered by a tightly fitted sheet. Babies can die while sleeping in adult beds, couches, pillows, blankets and other soft surfaces as well as in car seats, bouncy seats and infant swings. It is also important to keep stuffed animals, crib bumpers and other items out of the crib. Parents, grandparents, babysitters and anyone else involved with the care of an infant are encouraged to be educated on the risks and safe sleep habits by visiting https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/sids/conditioninfo/reduce.

“Diva’s Night Out” with Belleville Main Street is back! Grab a friend and join us on Belleville Main Street. Third Thursday of the Month | July-December 5:00-8:00pm | $5 cash per person

Now open every Saturday 7:30am-noon through November 2nd! They are located on the first block of South Charles, between East Main and East Washington.

October 21 Theme: Halloween Costumes Start: Eye On Design End: Big Daddy’s 618 More information: www.BellevilleMainStreet.net

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MEMBER UPDATES McKendree is Among Best Colleges for Student Voting in 2021 The Washington Monthly has named McKendree University to its “Best Colleges for Student Voting 2021” list. This is the second year in a row that McKendree has been named to the list. A total of 205 schools made the sixth student voting honor roll list this year, 47 more than in 2020. According to the Washington Monthly, “for the first time since the U.S. let 18-year-olds vote, more than half of all 18- to 24-year-olds cast ballots. The 51.4 percent of young people who voted blows the 2016 mark – 39.4 percent – out of the water. In fact, the increase in youth voting is one of the most striking shifts among any demographic.” The Washington Monthly used information from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge and information from the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement (NSLVE) to compile its sixth student voting honor roll. The nonpartisan ALL IN works with institutions to develop school-specific student voting action plans. NSLVE, based at Tufts University, objectively examines student and institution-level data on student voting, calculates registration numbers and turnout rates, and shares the data with participating schools to track their progress. To make the honor roll, schools must meet multiple criteria, which include submitting an ALL IN action plan in 2018 and 2020, signing up to receive NSLVE data about their campus voter registration and turnout rates, and making their 2016 and 2018 NSLVE data available to the public. Founded in 1828, McKendree University’s historic Lebanon, Ill., campus is 25 miles from St. Louis, Mo. McKendree also has a center in Radcliff, Ky., and offers degree programs online and at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. It is one of U.S. News’ “Best Regional Universities,” “Best Value Schools” and “Best Colleges for Veterans” in the Midwest. www.mckendree.edu.

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Belleville

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Belleville

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Belleville

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Belleville

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