Chamber Connection June 2015 with Inserts

The Chamber Connection 1

“Advancing Business. Supporting Community.”

Golfers Embrace the Weather at the Otto Golf Classic

June 2015

Belle-Scott Committee Hosts 65th Annual Enlisted Dinner

Chamber members showed their dedication as they took to the golf course on Wednesday, May 20 for the Otto Golf Classic; while temperatures lingered around 50 degrees and the rain continued to fall. The weather was no match for the teams who completed all 18 holes and the additional who went out to create the most enjoyment of their time on the course. The teams were broken into three flights. Six teams were recognized for their efforts as they were awarded first and second in each flight. Congratulations to this year’s winners:

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Flight B 1stPlace:Charter Media - Jason Aulds, Ken Davis, Bonnie Gallagher, Tom Ruesch

Longest Drive - Men:Steve Seibert Women:BarbHohltClosest to the Pin - Men:MattMarrison Women: Tracy Session

On Thursday, May 14th the Belle-Scott Committee, along with more than 100 enlisted men and women, came together at Fischer’s Restaurant for the 65th Annual Belle-Scott Enlisted Dinner. The dinner brings together community members and enlisted men and women, giving a chance for the two groups to show their appreciation and support.

This year’s dinner continued the tradition of a welcome line. As the enlisted men and women entered, the civilians lined up on either side of the door and shook the hands of the enlisted men and women personally thanking each one for their dedication to our country. Upon the welcome, the room filled with chatter as the civilians were able to talk more intimately with the enlisted men and women at their assigned tables.

The official dinner program started with words from Belleville Mayor Mark Eckert, who took the opportunity to express his sincere gratitude for the service of the enlisted men and women as he has experienced firsthand the stress it plays on families from a parent standpoint. The program continued with Col. Kyle Kremer, Commander of the 375th Air Mobility Wing, thanking the community for our continued support of Scott Air Force Base and congratulating our efforts as they have been recognized by the coveted Abilene Trophy for the second time in three years. Other gratitudes were expressed from First Class Airman Jonathan Ringer who spoke on behalf of the enlisted men and women of the Base thanking the community for their support and making Scott Air Force Base and the surrounding community feel more like home, while Jay Tebbe, Civilian Chairman of Belle-Scott Committee, spoke on behalf of the civilians. In addition to thanking the enlisted men and women for their hard work and dedication, four area veterans were honored for their service. Terry Foerste met with each veteran prior to the dinner to hear about their experience so he could share their stories with the Enlisted Dinner attendees. The four veterans honored included, Herbert Ables, Millstadt, IL; Ron Davinroy, O’Fallon, IL ; Joe Schaefer, Swansea, IL; James Wade, Belleville, IL. This was the second enlisted dinner for Wade, as he attended his first enlisted dinner as a Staff Sergeant.

The program concluded with several uplifting songs performed by the U.S.A.F. Band of Mid America’s “Roots in Blue”. For more information about the Belle-Scott Committee or to see more photos from the Enlisted Dinner, visit www.bellevillechamber.org and www.facebook.com/GreaterBellevilleChamber.

Flight A 1stPlace: Standard Rule Promotions - Matt Marrison, Mike McCollum, Tracy McCollum, Joy Prigge

Flight C 1stPlace:Howell Financial Services - Eileen Buckman, Ann Hampel, Kim Howell, Terri Menke

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SPECIAL PARTNERSPlatinum: Memorial HospitalGold: St. Elizabeth’s Hospital

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 Genco Construction Company Gonzalez Companies, LLC Grey Eagle Distributors Korte & Luitjohan Minton Outdoor Services Regions Bank Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard Scott Credit Union Sikorski Signs Southwestern Illinois College TerraSourceGlobal TheBANK of Edwardsville The ROHO Group U.S. Bank Waste ManagementAlliance: 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. 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 Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. Memorial & St. Elizabeth’s Cancer Treatment

Center McKendree University National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows North Bay Produce NovaChrome Prairie State Energy Campus Print Master Sam’s Club Schmitt Chevrolet Secure Data Technologies, Inc. Strano & Associates The Home Depot UMB Bank United Parcel Service Volkert, Inc. Walmart Willowcreek Rehab & Nursing Center Windoor Company Wirtz Beverage Group

AMBASSADORSShirley Bertelsmann, Retired MemberSarah Biermann, King’s House Retreat CenterRebecca Boyer, Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLCJustin Chapman, TheBANK of EdwardsvilleTerri Dambacher, CompuType IT SolutionsBob Dintelmann, Landscape ConsultantRoseMarie Fitzgerald, Retired MemberMary Jo Foerste, Retired MemberCari Frick, Metro Lock and Security, Inc.Mona Friederich, Bank of BellevilleSharon Goff, Self-EmployedPatty Gregory, Art on the SquareMartha Halloway, St. Paul’s Home & Retirement ApartmentsDean Hardt, The City of BellevilleDennis F. Korte, Sr., Belleville Township Supervisor Joyce Laux, Belleville TownshipTracy McCollum, Standard Rule PromotionsMark Mueller, Mueller FurnitureAl Orelt, Warmer Witter Kreisler Gregov & AssociatesLisa Phillipson, Hospice of Southern IllinoisJoy Prigge, First National Bank of DieterichCharla Rebbe, Sharpline Marketing, LLCMary Reuter, Lindenwood UniversityLeslie Schmidt, Abbott EMS Loretta Stammer, Retired MemberAnne Thomure, Memorial HospitalJack Weck, Retired MemberSheri Welch, Independent Insurance Agent Susan Wobbe, Altzheimer’s AssociationJohn Wunderlich, Belleville News-DemocratSharon Zika, Scott Credit Union

2015 Business After HoursJune 4

Grey Eagle Distributors

July 2Apartment Community at the Shrine

August 6SAVE, Inc.

September 3King’s House

2015 Coffee Cup ConnectionsJune 9

Commercial Energy Consultants

July 14YMCA

August 11Scott Credit Union

September 8 Edmistone Acupuncture & Chiropractic

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 email Abigail Rolland, [email protected] or call(618) 233-2015 to reserve space.

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)

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEETracy McCollum, President Standard Rule Promotions

Bob Mueller, President ElectTheBANK of Edwardsville

Kevin Richter, 1st Vice PresidentMathis, Marifian & Richter, LTD

Dr. Jeff Dosier, TreasurerBelleville Township High School District #201

Andy Bridgeman, Immediate Past PresidentBridgeman Insurance Agency

BOARD OF DIRECTORSJared G. Beard, YMCA of Southwest IllinoisDr. Jerry Bladdick, Lindenwood University-BellevilleGeri Boyer, Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLCLorraine Cavataio, Sandberg, Phoenix & von Gontard Keith Cook, Regions BankMayor Mark Eckert, City of BellevilleChris Eckert, Eckert’s, Inc. Dr. Mark Eichenlaub, Southwestern Illinois CollegeGrant Evitts, Illinois American WaterHarlan “Skip” Ferry, Commerce BankScott Givens, Civic MemberKurt Graebe, The ROHO GroupPat Hill, Allsup, Inc.Natalie Jablonski, St. Elizabeth’s HospitalJerril Jones, Center for Racial HarmonyMatt Klosterman, Belleville Public School District #118Mary C. Lamie, EFK Moen, LLC Mike McManus, Memorial Hospital Kevin Pesko, Bank of BellevilleJohn Reichert, In-Focus MarketingJay Tebbe, Belleville News-DemocratJoseph Weissert, Ameren Illinois Roger Wigginton, Don Rodgers, Ltd.

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERSChairman Mark Kern, St. Clair CountyChristine Spargur, Scott Air Force Base

CHAMBER STAFFJohn Lengerman, Executive [email protected] Pfeil, Membership Development [email protected] Tucker, Office [email protected] Rolland, Marketing & Communications [email protected] Lindauer, Director, Belleville [email protected] Coons, Director, Belleville Main [email protected]

Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce216 East A Street, Belleville,IL 62220Phone: (618) 233-2015 Fax: (618) 233-2077www.bellevillechamber.org

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to our newest members joiningin April...Welcome

Anton’s Concessions & CateringContact: Donald Kock

221 Sharp StreetBeckemeyer, IL 62219

(618) 335-8555www.antonsconcessionsandcatering.com

Boyer Fire ProtectionContact: Richard BoyerBoyer Fire Protection

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Edward Jones - ArndtContact: Jeff Arndt

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J. Bauer & Co., LLCContact: Jim Bauer

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Lucky Lincoln Gaming, LLCContact: Jeff Rehberger1903 North Neil StreetChampaign, IL 61820

St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department

Contact: Terry Beach19 Public Square, Suite 200

Belleville, IL 62220(618) 277-6790

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Weiss Monuments 9904 W Main StreetBelleville, IL 62223

to our members who renewed their investment with The Chamber in April...

Artiste de Fluers, Inc.Auffenberg Dealer Group

BRiC PartnershipBridgeman Insurance Agency

Candlewood Suites HotelChestnut Health Systems

Chick Fritz DistributingCliftonLarsonAllen, LLP

Deschaine & Co.Eagle Publications

Edward Jones - Walt WestonFamily Hospice of Belleville

First StudentFKG Oil Co.

Glaenzer Electric Inc.Hoernis Auto Body

Illinois Math & Science AcademyKay Weber Presents

Kuhlmann Design GroupLee’s Famous Recipe Chicken

Margaret LoweryNorth Bay Produce

Optimist Club of BellevillePitchers Sports Pub

Plumbers & Pipefitters, Local 101Realtor Association of

Southern IllinoisRose Marie FitzgeraldSt. Louis Bread Co.

Terrace Motel & ApartmentsThe Madison-St. Clair

County JournalThe Weingarten, LLC

Traube TentUnion United Methodist Church

Olive R. DeRousse (1921 - 2015)

In Memory of

Our Ambassador

Olive was a dedicated Ambassador of the Chamber and was recognized with

the Commitment to Community Award in 2004 for her countless efforts. She will be

missed by many.


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Thank you to all of the golfers who came out to support the Chamber and to our Otto Golf Classic Sponsors. Your commitment to the Chamber allows us to continue our mission,”Advancing business.

Supporting community.” Otto Classic Title Sponsor: Otto Classic Event Sponsor:

An additional thank you goes out to our Lunch Sponsors, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows & Warmer Witter Kreisler & Associates, Inc; Drink Cart Sponsor, A&E Concrete Inc.; Beverage Sponsor, Grey Eagle Distributors, Hole-in-One Sponsor, Jack Schmitt Chevrolet, Hole Contest Sponsors, Spengler Company, Inc., Copper Bend Pharmacy, Huntleigh Securities Corporation, Putting Contest Sponsor, Bank of Belleville and to all of our Tee Sponsors and businesses who donated items for the goody bags and attendance prizes. To view more photos of the Otto Golf Classic, visit www.bellevillechamber.org or www.facebook.com/GreaterBellevilleChamber. SPECIAL-Tee Sponsors: BARBERMurphy Group, Commerce Bank, CompuType It Solutions, Kurrus Funeral Home, Sam’s Club.Tee Sponsors: BARBERVoss Home Care, Big Daddy’s 618, Belleville News-Democrat, BRiC Partnership, Educational Concepts Unlimited, Egyptian Business Furniture, First National Bank of Dieterich, George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Gonzalez Companies, LLC, Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale P.C., Holland Construction Services, JD Byrider of Belleville, Johnson & Johnson, Kaskaskia Engineering Group, Krys Jacobs State Farm Insurance, League Lounge, Mark A Kern, St. Clair County Board, MedStar Ambulance, Metro Lock & Security, Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 101, Seven, Shichi Sushi Bar, Sounds Alive, Strano & Associates Real Estate, Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, Inc., Vandalia Bus Lines, Williams Office Products

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AssociatesBeth K. FlowersNatalie T. LorenzRebecca K. WohltmanJoseph R. Harvath

Of CounselCharles M. Lock

As one of the largest law firms in Southern Illinois, MM&R understands what it takes for busi-

nesses to grow and succeed. Our attorneys understand the issues businesses face every day, whether a

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The 2014-2015 Leadership Belleville Class concluded with Reflection Day and graduation on Friday, May 1. As part of the class requirements, the 21 members were asked to create a presentation reflecting on their journey through Leadership Belleville. Later that day, the Class met at St. Clair Country Club for dinner and graduation ceremony. The Chamber is proud to have another group of community leaders complete the program. If you know one or more of the following individuals please congratulate them on their achievement.

Congratulations to this year’s Leadership Belleville Graduates!

Leadership Belleville

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Mr. Shane Blank, Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.Ms. Erin Clifford, City of Belleville

Mr. Alphonso Daniel, Belleville East High SchoolMs. Ashley Duffie, AgeSmart Community Resources

Ms. Jamie Fields, Community LinkMs. Tracy Gray, Belleville District 118

Mr. John Hughes, St. Clair CountyMs. Charlotte Hyatt, Memorial Hospital

Ms. Kimberly Isaak, Allsup, Inc.Ms. Tammy Lappe, Bank of Belleville

Mr. Carson Maricle, Mathis, Marifian & Richter

Ms. Nicole Muenchau, Hospice of So. IllinoisMr. Jared Nuxoll, Edward Jones

Ms. Wendy Pfeil, Greater Belleville Chamber of CommerceMs. Ashlee Lambert, Caritas Family Solutions

Ms. Kathleen Rotermund, Commerce BankMs. Lisa Schuetz, MidAmerica St. Louis Airport

Mr. Daniel Schwab, Renner Funeral HomeMs. Julie Sydow, Lindenwood University Belleville

Mr. Will Welsh, YMCAMs. Melissa Witt-Smith, St. Clair County Housing Authority

Contact the Chamber with any questions about 2015-2016 Leadership Belleville Class opportunities.


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(618) 233-0513

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Chamber members gathered at Eckert’s Garden Center for Business After Hours on Thursday, May 7. Eckert’s, as the host, had several food stations for members to grab a bite to eat as they socialized throughout the Garden Center and greenhouse. The stations included foods such as spring pasta, pulled pork, cheese and sausage, fresh fruit and pound cake. President, Chris Eckert, spoke to the crowd, thanking them for coming out to the Farm for the evening. He invited members to come back with their families to enjoy the Country Restaurant, Pick-Your-Own Strawberries, Custard Stand, free Summer Concert Series and other special events.

Eckert’s Summer Concert Series takes place in the plaza area, outside the Belleville Country Store, from 7 to 9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday from Memorial Weekend to Labor Day Weekend. All ages are invited to grab a chair or blanket and join Eckert’s for evening fun.

You can learn more about Eckert’s and access an event calendar by following them on Facebook or visiting their web site, www.eckerts.com

Eckert’swelcomesignfortheChamber’sBusinessAfterHours.

MichaelCannon,St.PaulUnitedChurchofChrist;SheriAbell,GlassAmerica;DebbieBrauer,SchaeferAutobodyCenters;

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Southern Illinois businesses …

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Thomas F. Hennessy, IIISwansea, IL

John Hipskind Fairview Heights, IL

Linda M. Italiano Swansea, IL

Dayna L. Johnson Glen Carbon, IL

Cherie K. Macdonald O’Fallon, IL

Brady M. McAninchBelleville, IL

Garrett C. Reuter, Jr.Belleville, IL

William A. Schmitt Waterloo, IL

Donald K. SchoemakerShiloh, IL

Kurt S. SchroederBelleville, IL

Russell K. ScottBelleville, IL

George A. “Skip” UhlBelleville, IL

L. Kevin Vick Belleville, IL

Donald E. Weihl Belleville, IL

Patricia H. WhartonBelleville, IL

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The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

… count on Greensfelder’s attorneys to protect their hard work and grow their business. With capabilities ranging from financial services to real estate, mergers and acquisitions to immigration, Greensfelder attorneys have what it takes to help businesses succeed.


Next Lunch & Learn...Leadership Development Bill Lyke

Thursday, June 2511:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Southwestern Illinois CollegeInformation Sciences BuildingSecond Floor - Room 20142500 Carlyle AvenueBelleville, Illinois 62221

All Lunch & Learn seminars are FREE and open to all representatives of Chamber member businesses. Please bring your own lunch.

An RSVP is required as the classroom has a maximum capacity of participants. To RSVP call 618-233-2015 or RSVP online at www.bellevillechamber.org and go the Chamber calendar.

Monthly Coffee Cup Connections Join us for the next Coffee Cup Connections sponsored by

Commercial Energy ConsultantsTuesday, June 9 8:15 - 9:15 a.m.

Coffee Cup Connections will be held at: Commercial Energy Consultants 15 Canty Lane Fairview Heights, IL 62208

8:15 a.m. - Networking8:30 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.

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Ribbon Cuttings

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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.

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.

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.


Ribbon CuttingsCelebrating a new business opening, anniversary

or remodel? Celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting. Contact Wendy Pfeil, Membership Director, for more information.

Email [email protected] or call the Chamber Office at (618) 233-2015.

SeasonS Catering & ConcessionsCaseyville, IL618.616.8896

The Chamber joined SeasonS Catering & Concessions on Wednesday, April 29th for their ribbon cutting. SeasonS is mobile catering company that offers a wide variery of culinary options including freshly made cuisine and delicious desserts. From small or larger, casual or elegant, Chef Michael with SeasonS is ready to make your event special. Keep an eye out for this mobile kitchen serving a meal in the Greater Belleville area. For more information, visit www.SeasonsCateringandConcession.com.

Farmers Insurance - Christopher Sirtak2630 Mascoutah Ave #102

Belleville, IL 62221618.825.0000

Farmers Insurance - Christopher Sirtak Agency, celebrated their recent opening with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, May 21. This Farmers Insurance Agency provides an array of insurance

coverage including car, renters, home, recreational, life, business and more. For more information, visit www.farmersagent.com/

csirtak or contact Christopher Sirtak at 618.825.0000.

The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce was recently ranked the third largest Chamber in the Greater St. Louis Area, and largest in Illinois, according to the St. Louis Business Journal. The list ranks chambers according to the most recent annual budget. The Chamber followed the Washington Area Chamber of Commerce ($2.7 million) and the St. Louis Regional Chamber ($9.5 million).

The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce currently operates on an annual budget of $650,000 with a membership of more than 550 businesses. The Chamber provides its members with an array of opportunities including but not limited to: networking, advertising, workshops, and committee. Members are able to take advantage of many of these opportunities free of charge or of minimal charge as they are included with membership dues.

Thank you to all of our members for your support and dedication to help make the Chamber successful.

Chamber Ranked Third Largest Chamber in the Greater St. Louis Region

Peel Brewing Company104 South Cherry StreetO’Fallon, IL 62269618.726.2244

The Chamber joined Peel Brewing Company for a ribbon cutting on Friday, May 22. Peel recently joined the Chamber with their O’Fallon location. The O’Fallon location is open seven days a week serving many meals baked using a Mugnaini wood burning pizza oven. Peel is known for their pizzas, but offers other dishes and appetizers along with a variety of craft beers they create on site. For more information, visit brewery.peelpizza.com or visit them for a meal at their O’Fallon location.


When I started my new law firm, I decided to start fresh with a new bank. I was looking for a morepersonal touch with a local bank, and wanted somebody that would help us operate our payroll andhelp us manage our accounts and cash flow.

I got exactly what I was looking for with TheBANK of Edwardsville. The people there have been veryaccommodating, friendly and available to me 100 percent of the time. The level of personal attentionand responsiveness I get with TheBANK isn’t exactly commonplace in today’s banking marketplace.Frankly, their people in the field have just been better than the competition.

Once I saw how TheBANK worked with me on the business side of things, I decided to make them myexclusive bank for all my financial needs.

Chuck Joley:About TheBANK of Edwardsville’sCommercial Banking Group

(From left) Chuck Joley, Owner / Partner, Joley, Oliver & Beasley, P.C.; and

Peggy Vallandingham, Assistant Vice President, TheBANK of Edwardsville’s Commercial Banking Group.

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MEMORIAL GROUP, BJC HEALTHCARE TO EXPLORE STRATEGIC AFFILIATIONMemorial Group and BJC HealthCare today announced plans to explore a strategic affiliation between the two systems. A Letter of Intent has been approved by the Board of Directors of both organizations which will launch a due-diligence effort to explore the opportunity. A final decision as to whether the two systems will move forward with an affiliation is expected later this summer. If they proceed, the combined organization would bring the renowned expertise of BJC to the Memorial network.

“Our commitment to Belleville and the Metro East is unwavering,” said Memorial Group Chairman Les Mehrtens. “We all know that the health care industry is rapidly changing. By being proactive and looking for ways that we can position ourselves for the future, we can remain strong for the communities we serve.”

Under the proposed affiliation, BJC HealthCare would become a partner in Memorial Hospital Belleville and Memorial Hospital East. There would be no change in name, branding or leadership for Memorial Group.

“We recognize the great reputation of Memorial, and we believe BJC’s expertise can bring sustainable advantages to Metro East patients and physician partners,” said BJC President and CEO Steven Lipstein. “This affiliation would allow both systems to build upon their strengths, providing coordinated, quality care close to home.”

Details of the proposed affiliation will be defined in the coming months. If a deal is signed, it will be subject to federal and state regulatory approval.

“There are a lot of changing dynamics in our market and the health care industry. This affiliation is a step toward enhancing our care delivery model,” said Memorial Group CEO Mark Turner. “We take very seriously our responsibility to ensure our patients have the very best quality care and facilities now and for generations to come.”

RICK RINGWALD JOINS COMMERCE BANK AS VICE PRESIDENT, COMMERCIAL BANKING Harlan Ferry, president, Metro East Region, recently announced that Rick Ringwald has joined Commerce Bank as vice president commercial banking. In his new position, Ringwald is responsible for developing new business relationships and providing clients a wide range of comprehensive solutions to meet their financial needs.

Ringwald’s career in financial services spans 14 years and includes commercial banking, retail branch management and sales experience. Ringwald is a graduate of McKendree University, where he received his Bachelors of Economics and Finance. He received his MBA in Marketing from St. Louis University, St. Louis in 2008.

As an active member of the community, Ringwald is currently a member of the St. Paul Educational Foundation NFP Board and has been a member of the Optimist Club since 2008. He served as past president for the Highland Chamber of Commerce and is currently a board member. He has served on the Highland Police and Fire Commission as a commissioner since 2013.

INAUGURAL DAISY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN NURSING PRESENTED TO KATHY DRYDEN, RN Nurses at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital were honored for being nominated for The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's nationwide program to recognize the super-human efforts nursesperform everyday. The first award recipient at St. Elizabeth’s was Kathy Dryden, RN. Dryden’s story of care and dedication to a patient and his family at the end of life stage is the perfect example of the works of compassion and excellence all nurses provide everyday. Dryden, and future DAISY Award winners, also received a beautiful and meaningful sculpture called A Healer’s Touch, hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Africa. St. Elizabeth's introduced participation in the nationally recognized DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing this year to coincide with National Nurses Week, May 6-12. A total of eight dedicated nurses were recognized as nominees for theinaugural award. They include Kathy Dryden-CCU, Sidney Knopp-CCU, Dawn Kunde-CCU, Liz Nonn-ED, Lindsay O'Neil-Med/Surg, Lori Potter-ED, Sara Randle-ED and Alex White-Surgery. Participation in the DAISY Foundation was made possible through funds provided by the Friends of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation is based in Glen Ellen, CA, and was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families. Nominations for future DAISY Awards at St. Elizabeth’s continue to be accepted. Patients and visitors are encouraged to share and submit their story of witnessing excellent and compassionate care from the clinical staff. For a complete listing of hospitals currently running the program, please go to www.DAISYfoundation.org.

OATES ASSOCIATES ADDS NEW JUNIOR ENGINEEROates Associates, a civil and structural engineering / architectural design firm, continues their expansion with a new hire. Stephanie Lee has joined Oates Associates as a junior engineer.

Stephanie is a recent graduate from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. While completing her degree at SIUE she interned with the City of Edwardsville as an Engineering Technician. Stephanie will begin her career at Oates supporting the firm’s civil group, assisting in the design of roadway and site projects.

Oates Associates is a multi-disciplined design firm with offices in Collinsville and Belleville, Illinois and St. Louis, Missouri. Oates provides a wide range of engineering and architectural services to communities, corporations, institutions and public agencies throughout the Midwest. Services include engineering and architectural design, transportation planning, traffic engineering, highway and street design, storm water management, site design, and structural engineering. For more information, visit www.oatesassociates.com or call 618.345.2200.


Chamber Member UpdateTHEBANK OF EDWARDSVILLE AWARDS COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS TO FOUR METRO EAST AREA STUDENTS Four high school seniors from throughout the Metro East were recently selected to receive college scholarships through TheBANK of Edwardsville’s Community Scholarship Program. Each will receive $2,000 per year for four years of education.

Brooke Lunn from Edwardsville High School, Kari Lohr from Marquette Catholic High School, Thomas Boyer from Collinsville High School and Meghan Gingrich from Belleville East High School, were chosen as the 2015 scholarship recipients. The recipients were selected from a large group of applicants based on their positive leadership and character in both academic achievements and community activities.

“TheBANK of Edwardsville established this scholarship program 15 years ago as a commitment to the education of our future leaders,” said Kevin Powers, President and CEO of TheBANK of Edwardsville. “We are very proud of the accomplishments of the students who were selected from this year’s impressive pool of applicants, and we look forward to watching them progress through college and enter the workforce. Congratulations to the students for all of their achievements thus far.”

TheBANK introduced its Community Scholarship Program in August of 2000, pledging $1.3 million toward scholarships to be awarded over 30 years to graduating seniors of local high schools. The Greater Edwardsville Area Community Foundation, which is governed by a board of local residents, administers the program with a selection committee which interviews the finalists and selects the final scholarship recipients.

As in years past, the selection committee evaluated the applicants on academic achievements, leadership and character exhibited both at school and in extracurricular activities. Selection criteria also included leadership in community activities as well as the positive impact the students have had on others.

This year’s scholarship recipients were:• Brooke Lunn, Edwardsville High School: Brooke will attend Saint Louis University, where she plans to study Healthcare Management/Health Law. She is the daughter of Dan and Marcy Lunn;• Kari Lohr, Marquette Catholic High School: Kari will attend the University of South Florida, where she plans to study Cell and Molecular Biology. She is the daughter of Terry and Shelly Lohr; • Thomas Boyer, Collinsville High School: Thomas will attend Northwestern University, where he plans to study Biology with an emphasis on Genetics. He is the son of Lester Boyer and Elizabeth Sturman; and• Meghan Gingrich, Belleville East High School: Meghan will attend Illinois State University, where she plans to study Nursing. She is the daughter of John and Paula Gingrich.

TheBANK’s Community Scholarship Program was created as part of the American Bankers Association’s “Banks of Promise” effort, which is the banking industry’s pledge toward Colin Powell’s “America’s Promise – Alliance for Youth.” TheBANK has committed to America’s Promise by partnering with not-for-profit organizations, athletes, mayors, governors, teachers, college professors and others to benefit youth through a variety of sponsorships and donations.

MEMORIAL EMPLOYEES HONORED; RICK DAVIS NAMED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEARMore than 400 Memorial Hospital, Memorial Care Center, Memorial Medical Group and Belleville Health and Sports Center employees were honored at this year’s Employee Recognition Dinner held May 8 at Fischer’s Restaurant in Belleville, Illinois. Rick Davis of Freeburg was named Employee of the Year out of 12 candidates recognized as Employee of the Month throughout the year. He has worked at Memorial for seven years and is a Transporter.

Rick is always ready and available to work, taking low census when necessary and changing shifts if needed. He gets along well with others and is very professional and courteous to patients and visitors. He has good initiative and great attendance. He is very respectful, being described as an impressive worker in his professional and kind manner.

Rick’s job duties include transporting patients to and from nursing units and various ancillary services areas within the hospital. For Rick, the most rewarding part of his job is helping people who are going through a difficult time in their lives. In his spare time, Rick enjoys Brazilian jiu jitsu, fly fishing, reading and watching movies.

Other Employee of the Year finalists included: Sarah Tucker of Belleville; Edna Rowney of Swansea; Christine Bivens of Waterloo; Bart Hood of Sparta; Andre Fulton of Belleville; Shay Hagel of Red Bud; Dionne Harriss of New Athens; Wesley Jackson of Belleville; Miki Herron of Belleville; Ilisha Carter of Alorton and Stephen Sieron of Belleville.

In addition to Employee of the Month awards, employees were recognized for years of service. Geraldine Engelman of Belleville was honored for 45 years of service and nine employees were recognized for 40 years of service; they include: Sylvia Plake of Belleville; Susan McMorris or Belleville; Kathy Davis of Okawville; Cathleen Fenton of Swansea; Carol Harris of O’Fallon; Mary Kueper of Carlyle; Brenda Romine of Swansea; Patricia Sheehan of O’Fallon and Joy Hess of Belleville. Employees were also honored for five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service.


G.L. THOMAS CPA, INC.CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT

4717 WEST MAIN STREETBELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS 62226

Gary L. Thomas, CPAIn Business for over 30 Years

Concentrating In Assisting Small and Larger Businesses and Individual Income Tax Returns

Phone: 618-233-1466 Fax: 618-233-2344

6000 Old Collinsville RoadFairview Heights, IL 62208

(618) 397-7233(314) 692-7979 Fax: (618) 398-5887

Chamber Member UpdateBEN NIESEN JOINS OATES ASSOCIATESBen Niesen, PE, ENV SP has joined Oates Associates, a civil and structural engineering/architectural design firm, as a project manager.Ben brings twelve years of civil engineering design experience with a focus on municipal clients. He specializes in site layout, local roads, pedestrian facilities, and green infrastructure. Having worked in the municipal sector, Ben understands the need to provide economical and practical solutions while implementing the visions of the client and community.

As a project manager at Oates Associates, Ben will focus on further developing the firm’s local agency client base. His project assignments will center around his enthusiasm for both recreational experiences and sustainable design practices, with projects including multi-use trails, green spaces, and green site concepts.

Ben earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri - Columbia. He is a Missouri licensed Professional Engineer and holds the Envision Sustainability Professional credential. He has managed, planned and designed many trail and roadway projects throughout the St. Louis area for municipal clients as well as the Great Rivers Greenway District.

For more information, visit www.oatesassociates.com or call 314.588.8381.ECKERT’S REWARDS BELLE VALLEY STUDENTS WHO PARTICPATED IN JUMP ROPE FOR HEARTEckert’s Country Store & Farms rewarded Belle Valley students who were top fundraisers for their school’s 2015 Jump Rope for Heart program with strawberry picking and a custard treat on Monday, May 18. More than 400 Belle Valley students raised $8,491.92 for the program, which is sponsored by the American Heart Association and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Of those students, 31 raised at least $125, the minimum amount needed for a trip to Eckerts. Belle Valley’s top fund-raiser was fourth-grader Avery Morgan, who raised $411, according to physical education teacher Pam Kniepkamp. Kniepkamp and fellow P.E. teacher Matt Weiler will accompany the students to Eckert’s. Jump Rope for Heart is national education and fundraising event that raises money for kids with heart issues and encourages participating students to improve their own health. Several years ago, Eckert’s partnered with Belle Valley’s Jump Rope for Heart program, offering incentives for kids who reached a certain fundraising benchmark. “We are proud of these kids who are helping other children with critical medical needs,” said Eckert’s President Chris Eckert. “We also feel strongly about people making healthy choices, and we partner with Belle Valley, which is our neighbor, to be a good influence on the students regarding making healthy eating and lifestyle choices.”


We are constantly updating our Community Calendar. For an up to date list please visit www.bellevillechamber.org/communityevents

Shopping, Dining & Entertainment • MuseumsHistoric Sites • Golf Courses • Unique Attractions • Art Galleries

Antique & Boutique Shops • Hiking & Biking Trails • ParksOver 300 Events, Festivals & Holiday Happenings

Shop, Dine, Stay & Play

BellevilleHAS IT ALL

Belleville.net 618.233.6769 800.677.9255618.233.6810 800.677.9255


Saturday, June 20Fredbird at the FarmKids Cooking ClassEckert’s(618) 233-0513

Calvary of Christ Equestrian PilgrimageNatl.ShrineOurLadyoftheSnows(618) 397-6700 ext. 6281

Monday, June 22Bunko Eckert’s(618) 233-0513

Wednesday, June 24Adam’s AuctionBelleClairExpositionCenter(618) 233-0052

Friday, June 26Dueling PianosTheWeingarten(618) 257-9463

Saturday & Sunday, June 27 & 28Wine, Dine & JazzDowntownBelleville

Knife & Gun Show BelleClairExpositionCenter(618) 233-0052

Saturday, June 27The Big LIttle Big Band LindenwoodAuditorium(844) 843-5969

Sunday, June 2830th Annual Patriotic Concert and PicnicSt.Paul’sUCC(618) 233-3303

Every Friday & Saturday Night in JuneFree ConcertEckert’s(618)233-0513

Thursday, June 4Sip N’ ShopTheWeingarten(618) 257-9463

Friday & Saturday, June 5 & 6Brew & QueDowntownBelleville(618) 257-7022www.bellevillemainstreet.com

Saturday, June 6Mary, the Transparency of GodNatl.ShrineOurLadyoftheSnows(618) 397-6700 ext. 6281

Walk in “OldTown” Glen CarbonGlenCarbonCentennialLibrary(618) 416-5533

Sunday, June 7Doll, Toy & MInatures Show BelleClairExpositionCenter(618) 233-0052

Monday, June 8Sisters of Swing Golf Tournament TheOrchard’s(618) 398-3162

Bunko Eckert’s(618) 233-0513

Wednesday, June 10Lunch & Learn Cooking ClassEckert’s(618) 233-0513

Thursday, June 11 Art w/ Allie TheWeingarten(618) 257-9463

It’s All in the Bag! Purse AuctionBenefiting Walk to End Alzheimers HorticaInsurance&EmployeeBenefits(618) 222-2561

Friday, June 12Pink Wine TastingTheWeingarten(618) 257-9463

Saturday & Sunday, June 13 & 14Antique American Glass & Pottery ShowBelleClairExpositionCenter(618) 233-0052

Saturday, June 13Mommy & Me Cooking Glass Adult Cooking Class Eckert’s(618) 233-0513

An Allegro! Salute TheApartmentCommunityofOurLadyoftheSnows(618) 394-6852

Feed the Needwww.SeniorServicesPlus.org

Tuesday, June 16Daddy Daughter Date NightChick-fil-AatGreenMountCommons(618) 257-9700

Wednesday, June 17Blood DriveBellevilleCityHall

Thursday, June 18 Diva NightDowntownBelleville(618) 257-7022www.bellevillemainstreet.com

Yoga & WineTheWeingarten(618) 257-9463

Saturday & Sunday, June 20 & 21Belleville Flea Market BelleClairExpositionCenter(618) 233-0052

We are constantly updating our Community Calendar. For an up to date list please visit www.bellevillechamber.org/communityevents

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2 8 a Education Committee Meeting4 11:30 a Ambassador Club Meeting4 5 p Business After Hours5 & 6 Brew & Que8 12 p PR/Marketing Committee Meeting9 8:15 a Coffee Cup Connections9 9 a Ribbon Cutting - Commercial Energy

Consultants 9 1 p Ribbon Cutting - Project Compassion11 9 a Community Service Agencies

Committee Meeting16 7:30 a Board Meeting 16 8:30 a Economic Development Committee

Meeting16 12 p INforM Committee Meeting16 6:15 p Belleville Main Street Committee

Meeting17 10:30 a Ribbon Cutting - HSHS Hospice18 7:30 a Government Affairs Committee

Meeting18 9 a Healthcare Committee Meeting18 5 p Downtown Diva Night24 8 a Leadership Belleville Committee

Meeting25 11:45 a Lunch & Learn


On Tuesday, July 28, 2015, The Chamber’s Education Committee will host their Back2School Fun Fair, formerly known as BackPACK to School Day, at Belleville West High School from 5 - 7 p.m. Students from the Belleville elementary schools* and their families will be invited to attend. Families in attendance will receive valuable information from our business leaders while participating in activities that will allow them to leave with a backpack full of school supplies in preparation of the start of the new school year. The event will celebrate the start of a new school year with games, activities with involvement from high school students and more

The Education Committee hopes to provide at least 1,000 backpacks for our school age children. Sponsorships will be essential to the success of this event. Following are this year’s sponsorship levels:

Backpack Sponsor - $1,000• Company logo on Chamber website, newsletter, posters, slide show during event, and sponsor flyer in backpacks • School supply item with company name inside backpacks• Premier spot for exhibit table at event. Limited spots available.

Corporate Sponsor - $500• Company name on Chamber website, newsletter, posters, slide show during event, and on sponsor flyer in backpacks• Choice of an exhibit table location at event (after Backpack Sponsor spots are filled). Limited spots available.

Table Sponsor - $100• Company name on posters displayed during event and on sponsor flyer in backpacks• Exhibit table at event

Please indicate below your level of support. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this request.

*Participating schools: Belleville School District #118, Belle Valley School District #119, Harmony-Emge School District #175, Signal Hill School District #181, Whiteside School District #115, Zion Lutheran Grade School and all Catholic grade schools - Blessed

Company/Organization Name: Address: Contact Name: Contact Phone: Email:

Sponsorship Level: Backpack Sponsor Corporate Sponsor Table Sponsor(Please check one) ($1000) ($500) ($100)Please check one: As a sponsor, I would like to reserve an exhibit table for my business at the event. I would just like to be listed as a sponsor and don’t need an exhibit table.

If you wish to participate just as an exhibitor and not a sponsor, the cost is $50 per table. Each exhibitor is provided one table and 2 chairs. No signage is provided. Please check here and send back with your payment of $50.

Checks may be made payable to the “Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce” and mailed to the Chamber office at 216 East A Street, Belleville, IL 62220.

Sponsorship deadline is June 25, 2015. If you have any questions, please call the Chamber at (618) 233-2015.


2015 Chili Chase Registration Form

Name: Phone: Address: City/State/Zip:

E-mail address: Age (as of October 3, 2015):

Gender: M F Race Choice: 5K Pepper Dash T-Shirt Size: Adult: S M L XL XXL Youth: M L (T-Shirts for 5K Race Only)

Waiver of Liability: I understand that the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce, the City of Belleville, their employees, and all other connected with this event are not liable for any injuries which I may suffer while taking part in this voluntary activity. I hereby waive and release any and all rights and claims I may have against the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce, sponsors, or any personnel for injury I might suffer in this event or for loss or damage to my property. I acknowledge and freely accept the risk inherent with athletic competition. I also grant full permission for organizers to use photographs, videotape, or motion pictures of me, and/or quotations from me in legitimate accounts and promotions of this event. NO refunds available. T-shirts are not guaranteed for late registrants.

Signature: Date: Participants under 18 must have this form signed by a parent or legal guardian.

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SponsorsHabanero Pepper Sponsor:

Jalapeño Pepper Sponsor:

Chili Pepper Sponsor:Hospice of Southern Illinois

Belleville Township High School

Please mail registration to: Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce, "Chili Chase", 216 East A Street, Belleville, IL 62220. Make checks payable to “Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce”. Mailed registrations must be postmarked no later than September 16, 2015 to guarantee a shirt and early entry fee.

Chili Chase 5k Run/Walk & Kids Pepper Dash

Benefiting the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Leadership

Class Scholarship Fund

Race Date/Time: Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 9 a.m.; Course Briefing at 8:45 a.m.

Location: Historic Downtown Belleville. Start will be at East Main & Church St.

Awards: Trophy to overall 1st place finisher, male and female. Medals to the Top 3 finishers male and female in each race: 13 & under, 14-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+. Each child participating in the Pepper Dash will receive a medal.

Registration Fee: Adults $20, Youth $15 (16 & under). Late Registration Fee: $25 after September 16, 2015; $30 day of race. Kids Pepper Dash $5 (13 &under)

T-Shirts: "Chili Chase" T-shirts and sizes are guaranteed for 5K registration ONLY and registration must be postmarked by September 16, 2015. Timing System: Bib Chip Timing by Final Lap

Payment: Cash, Check, Credit Card (online)

Race Website: www.BellevilleChili.com

Packet Pick-Up: Wednesday, September 30, 4:30 - 7 p.m. at Silver Creek Saloon and Grill, 2520 Mascoutah Ave, Belleville, IL 62220. Morning of Race 7:15 - 8:15 a.m. at East Main and Church Street.

Route Map: See website for route map

Cancellations: Event will run rain or shine! - NO REFUNDSCayenne Pepper Sponsor:


At auditions, contestants will be asked to sing a cappella for the judges. Individual contestants

only - no duets or teams. The song is of the contestant’s choice and can be from any

musical genre. Contestants will be judged on the following basis: Vocal Ability (40 pts), Timing (30 pts), Stage Presence (10 pts), Mastery of Lyrics

(10 pts) and Judges Overall Impression (10 pts). For a complete listing of the Junior Idol Rules &

Regulations, please visit BellevilleChili.com or call the Greater Belleville Chamber of

Commerce at (618) 233-2015.

Wednesday, September 2nd4-8 PM

Sponsored by:

JUNIOR IDOL AuditionsGreater Belleville Chamber of Commerce

216 East A Street, Belleville, IL 62220Do not need to pre-register

Open to Ages 10-17 (2 age categories: 10-13 & 14-17)

$10 Entry fee with application (non-refundable)

The top 5 finalists in each category will be chosen at the preliminary auditions. Those finalists will compete for top prize on

Saturday, October 3rd during the 32nd Annual Chili Cook-off.

www.BellevilleChili.com

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