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May, 2012 Volume 12.5<br />
Chamber Connection<br />
Monthly Newsletter<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Otto</strong> <strong>Golf</strong> <strong>Classic</strong><br />
We had a beautiful day at this year’s <strong>Otto</strong> <strong>Golf</strong> <strong>Classic</strong> held April 24th at Far<br />
Oaks <strong>Golf</strong> Club. Congratulations to the winners of this year’s tournament...<br />
A-Flight<br />
1st Place (57): Kaskaskia Engineering Group team - Todd Reyling, Mark<br />
Tampow, Jr., Mike Tumminello and Chris Volkman<br />
2nd Place (58): Wes Barber, BarberVoss Home Care Team, Dan Salvati,<br />
Morgan Keegan, Jay Taddei, Associated Physicians Group, Doug Wilkes,<br />
Ameriprise Financial<br />
3rd Place (59): Prairie State Energy Campus team - Mike Daniel, Earl<br />
Evans, Rick Fox, and Marc Hoover<br />
B-Flight<br />
1st Place (65): Bank of Belleville team - Kevin Pesko, Ron Stephens,<br />
Dave Miller, and Jack Miller<br />
2nd Place (66): Gonzalez Companies team - Royce Carlisle, Dick<br />
Gundlach, Pat Judge, and Rich Sauget<br />
3rd Place (67): Scott Givens and Craig Harper, Illinois Distributing and<br />
Kent Heintz and Rich Waigand, Commerce Bank<br />
Closest to the Pin - Marc Hoover, Prairie State Energy Campus<br />
Longest Drive - Mike Leopold, Huntleigh Securities<br />
Thank you to all the golfers who participated in the tournament and to all<br />
our volunteers who helped make the event a success!<br />
Also, a big thank you to our <strong>Classic</strong> Sponsors who made the event possible:<br />
We would also like to thank our Special”tee” Sponsor, Labor Ready, our<br />
Hole-In-One Sponsor, Wagner Motor Car Company, as well as our many<br />
tee sponsors and all our Chamber member businesses who donated items<br />
for an attendance prize or for the golfer’s goody bags.<br />
Kaskaskia Engineering Group team<br />
Bank of Belleville team<br />
John Kessler with Memorial Hospital tees off<br />
at the hole-in-one sponsored by Wagner Motor<br />
Car Company.<br />
The Chamber Connection 1
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE<br />
Robert Graebe, Jr, President<br />
The ROHO Group<br />
Chris Eckert, President Elect<br />
Eckert Companies, Inc.<br />
Dr. Valerie Thaxton, 1st Vice President<br />
Southwestern Illinois College<br />
Andy Bridgeman, Treasurer<br />
Bridgeman Insurance Agency<br />
Matthew Klosterman, Immediate Past President<br />
Belleville Public School District #118<br />
BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
Amy Ballance<br />
St. Elizabeth's Hospital<br />
Keith Cook<br />
Regions Bank<br />
Mayor Mark Eckert<br />
City of Belleville<br />
Harlan "Skip' Ferry<br />
Commerce Bank<br />
Scott Givens<br />
Illinois Distributing<br />
Dean Hardt<br />
Gerold Moving and Warehousing<br />
Carole Hiatt<br />
Carole Hiatt Design Associates<br />
Pat Hill<br />
Allsup, Inc.<br />
Edward Hoering<br />
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP<br />
Joe Lanius<br />
Memorial Hospital<br />
Tracy McCollum<br />
Standard Rule Promotions<br />
Bob Mueller<br />
TheBANK of Edwardsville<br />
Jorge Perez<br />
YMCA of Southwest Illinois<br />
Kevin Pesko<br />
Bank of Belleville<br />
John Reichert<br />
In-Focus Marketing<br />
Amy Richter<br />
Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc.<br />
Kevin Richter<br />
Mathis, Marifian & Richter, LTD<br />
Garrett Reuter<br />
Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.<br />
Loretta Stammer<br />
UMB Bank<br />
Jay Tebbe<br />
Belleville News-Democrat<br />
Rusty Wagner<br />
Wagner Motor Car Company<br />
Roger Wigginton<br />
Don Rodgers, Ltd.<br />
Michelle Wuller<br />
Peak Communications<br />
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS<br />
Geri Boyer Christine Spargur<br />
Belleville Main Street Scott Air Force Base<br />
Chairman Mark Kern<br />
St. Clair County<br />
CHAMBER STAFF<br />
John Lengerman Beth Tucker<br />
Executive Director Office Manager<br />
Kristine Lamons Cathleen Lindauer<br />
Marketing Director Director, Belleville Tourism<br />
Wendy Pfeil<br />
Membership Director<br />
SPECIAL PARTNERS<br />
Platinum: Memorial Hospital<br />
Gold: St. Elizabeth’s Hospital<br />
The City of Belleville<br />
Silver: Belleville News-Democrat<br />
Commerce Bank<br />
Illinois American Water<br />
Regions Bank<br />
Bronze: Ameren Illinois<br />
AT&T / SBC Illinois<br />
Genco Construction Co<br />
Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.<br />
Friends: American Red Cross<br />
Associated Bank<br />
Auffenberg Dealer Group<br />
Eckert’s Inc.<br />
Gonzalez Companies, LLC<br />
Gundlach Equipment Corporation<br />
Illinois Distributing Company<br />
ROHO Group, Inc.<br />
Scott Credit Union<br />
Southwestern Illinois College<br />
Superior Waterproofing/Restoration Co.<br />
TheBANK of Edwardsville<br />
U.S. Bank<br />
Waste Management<br />
Alliance: Abbott EMS<br />
Absolute World Technology, LLC<br />
Allsup, Inc.<br />
Apt Community of Our Lady of the Snows<br />
ATB Technologies<br />
Balke Brown Associates<br />
Bank of Belleville<br />
Belleville Rotary Club<br />
Blue Star Energy Service, Inc.<br />
BOS Metro East Banking Center<br />
Casino Queen<br />
Century Brass Works, Inc.<br />
Chelar Tool & Die, Inc.<br />
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP<br />
Dickerson Petroleum, Inc.<br />
Empire Comfort Systems<br />
First Bank<br />
Fischer’s Restaurant<br />
FKG Oil Company<br />
Glen G. Greeno dba Ameri-Can<br />
Hilton Garden Inn & The Regency<br />
Conference Center<br />
Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP<br />
Holland Construction Services, Inc.<br />
International Paper<br />
M&I Bank<br />
Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd<br />
Memorial & St. Elizabeth’s Cancer<br />
Treatment Center<br />
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows<br />
Prairie State Generating Company<br />
Print Master<br />
Sam’s Club<br />
Sanford Brown College<br />
Shop’n Save<br />
Sole Survivor Leather and Shoes<br />
The Dixon Law Firm, LLC<br />
UMB Bank<br />
Volkert, Inc.<br />
Wagner Buick Pontiac GMC<br />
Walmart #201<br />
AMBASSADORS<br />
Susan Bailey, National Bank<br />
Shirley Bertelsmann, Retired<br />
Jean Buerges, Allsup<br />
Olive DeRousse, Retired<br />
Bob Dintelmann, Landscape Consultant<br />
Robert Fietsam, Retired<br />
RoseMarie Fitzgerald, Retired<br />
Mary Jo Foerste, My Tutor Learning Center<br />
Cari Frick, Metro Lock and Security, Inc.<br />
Sharon Goff, Self-Employed<br />
Orleen Graves, Retired<br />
Patty Gregory, Art on the Square<br />
Dean Hardt, Gerold Moving & Warehousing Co.<br />
Carole A. Hiatt, ASID, Carole Hiatt Design Assoc.<br />
Dennis Korte, Sr., Belleville Township Supervisor<br />
Joyce Laux, Belleville Township Trustee<br />
Tracy McCollum, Standard Rule Promotions<br />
Marty Nungesser, Roy-el Catering<br />
Al Orelt, Warma-Witter-Kreisler-Gregov & Assoc, Inc.<br />
Dawn Peil, The ROHO Group<br />
Lisa Phillipson, Hospice of Southern Illinois<br />
Wayne Schlosser, Schlosser Advertising/PR<br />
Leslie Schmidt, Abbott EMS<br />
Anne Smith, Retired<br />
Loretta Stammer, UMB Bank<br />
Jana Summers, Regions Bank<br />
Anne Thomure, Memorial Hospital<br />
Jack Weck, Retired<br />
Sheri Welch, Independent Insurance Agent<br />
John Wunderlich, Belleville News-Democrat<br />
Sharon Zika, Scott Credit Union<br />
2012 Business After Hours<br />
May 3 Grand Marias<br />
Jun 7 Casino Queen<br />
July 12 The Atrium of Belleville<br />
Aug 2 St. Clair Country Club<br />
Sep 6 St. Elizabeth’s Hospital<br />
Oct 4 Tamarack Country Club<br />
Nov 1 Commerce Bank<br />
Dec 6 City of Belleville<br />
2012 Coffee Cup Connections<br />
May 8 CompuType Computer Services<br />
Jun 12 St. Paul’s Home<br />
Jul 10 Natl Shrine Our Lady of the Snows<br />
Aug 14 Scott Credit Union (West Main)<br />
Sep 11 Labor Ready<br />
Oct 9 BarberVoss Home Care (Chamber)<br />
Nov 13 Ambassador Travel (Chamber)<br />
Dec 11 Kerber, Eck & Braeckel (Chamber)<br />
2012 Advertising Rates<br />
Business Card: $25 per mo. (3.5 x 2.3)<br />
1/4 Page: $50 per mo. (3.5 x 4.8)<br />
1/2 Page: $100 per mo. (7.3 x 4.8)<br />
Full Page: $200 per mo. (7.3 x 9.8)<br />
Newsletter Insert: $100 (8.5 x 11)<br />
Ads and inserts must be received by the 15th of<br />
the month. If submitting an insert, 400 copies<br />
will also be needed for the mailing. Paper weight<br />
cannot exceed 24lb. Limited to space availability.<br />
Please email Kristine Lamons, at kristine.lamons@<br />
bellevillechamber.org or call (618) 233-2015.<br />
The Chamber Connection 2
We Get It. ®<br />
Understanding the legal needs of Illinois<br />
is much easier when you live here.<br />
You may recognize many of the people at Greensfelder’s<br />
Illinois office. You’ve probably seen them volunteering<br />
at a booth during a local festival or with their families<br />
walking around the mall. It just makes them more<br />
accessible and understanding of the unique challenges<br />
you face in the Metro East. It makes a difference. Your<br />
bottom line will show it.<br />
WE EARN OUR REPUTATION FROM THE COMPANIES WE KEEP. ®<br />
Greensfelder, Hemker, & Gale, P.C. | www.greensfelder.com | Offices in Belleville, IL | St. Louis, MO | Chicago, IL<br />
The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.<br />
Tiffany L. Baldwin<br />
Fairview Heights, IL<br />
Ryan T. Barke<br />
Fairview Heights, IL<br />
Edward S. Bott, Jr.<br />
Belleville, IL<br />
Brant M. Feltner<br />
Belleville, IL<br />
Thomas F. Hennessy, III<br />
Swansea, IL<br />
Linda M. Italiano<br />
Swansea, IL<br />
Dayna L. Johnson<br />
Glen Carbon, IL<br />
Joseph R. Lowery<br />
Belleville, IL<br />
Cherie K. Macdonald<br />
O’Fallon, IL<br />
Joseph B. McDonnell<br />
Belleville, IL<br />
Laura C. Oberkfell<br />
Belleville, IL<br />
Amy L. Pauls<br />
Belleville, IL<br />
Garrett C. Reuter<br />
Belleville, IL<br />
Eric R. Riess<br />
Belleville, IL<br />
William A. Schmitt<br />
Waterloo, IL<br />
Donald K. Schoemaker<br />
Belleville, IL<br />
Russell K. Scott<br />
Belleville, IL<br />
George A. “Skip” Uhl<br />
Belleville, IL<br />
L. Kevin Vick<br />
Belleville, IL<br />
Donald E. Weihl<br />
Belleville, IL<br />
Patricia H. Wharton<br />
Belleville, IL<br />
David W. Ybarra<br />
Belleville, IL<br />
The Chamber Connection 3
Welcome!<br />
ATB Technologies<br />
Contact: Mike Tumminello<br />
999 Executive Parkway #102<br />
St. Louis, MO 63141<br />
(314) 878-4166<br />
http://ATB-Tech.com<br />
Information technology consulting firm<br />
Belleville Rotary Club<br />
Contact: Amy Kempfer<br />
(618) 604-7919<br />
Social service organization<br />
Committee to Elect Jay Hoffman<br />
Contact: Jay Hoffman<br />
(618) 345-2650<br />
www.jayhoffman.com<br />
Running for State Representative in the new<br />
113th district<br />
to our newest members joining in March...<br />
The Beehive Specialty Shop<br />
Contact: Latricia Robonson<br />
1121 East Main Street, Suite C<br />
Belleville, IL 62220<br />
(618) 234-2254<br />
Boutique and specialty store<br />
Volkert, Inc.<br />
Contact: Victor Modeer, Jr.<br />
7645 Magna Drive, Suite 101<br />
Belleville, IL 62223<br />
(618) 407-0735<br />
www.volkert.com<br />
Engineering and environmental firm<br />
Civic Member:<br />
Mr. Ron Riegel<br />
The Chamber Connection 4
123 & ABC Academy<br />
Apartment Community of Our Lady<br />
of the Snows<br />
BarberMurphy Group, Inc.<br />
Becker, Paulson, Hoerner, &<br />
Thompson, P.C.<br />
Belleville Township High School<br />
District 201<br />
Bridgeman Insurance Agency<br />
Casper Stolle Quarry Co.<br />
Centrue Bank<br />
Clean Rite Cleaning Company<br />
Clearpoint Credit Counseling<br />
Solutions<br />
Clearwave Communications<br />
Copper Bend Pharmacy<br />
Creason-Edwards & Cimarolli, P.C.<br />
CTS Technology Solutions, Inc.<br />
Da-Com<br />
Edward Jones-Walt Weston<br />
Empire Comfort Systems<br />
Family Hospice<br />
Shareholders<br />
Patrick B. Mathis<br />
George E. Marifian<br />
Kevin J. Richter<br />
Kevin J. Stine<br />
Mark J. Stegman<br />
Shareholders<br />
Mark S. Schuver<br />
Kurt S. Schroeder<br />
Gregory W. Coffey<br />
William J. Niehoff<br />
Kelli E. Madigan<br />
BELLEVILLE, IL | EDWARDSVILLE, IL | NASHVILLE, IL | ST. LOUIS, MO<br />
to our members who renewed their investment with<br />
the Chamber in March...<br />
Gateway Geospatial<br />
Glaenzer Electric, Inc.<br />
Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.<br />
H&R Block<br />
Ittner Architects<br />
Kuhlmann Design Group, Inc.<br />
Lindenwood University<br />
MedStar Ambulance Inc.<br />
Metro Lock & Security, Inc.<br />
MidAmerica Airport<br />
Mr. Handyman<br />
Optimist Club of Belleville<br />
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 101<br />
Print Master<br />
ProSource Wholesale<br />
Floorcoverings<br />
QuikTrip<br />
Realtor Association of<br />
Southwestern Illinois<br />
Roesch, Inc.<br />
Rose Marie Fitzgerald<br />
Sheraton St. Louis City Center<br />
Shareholders<br />
Bradley W. Small<br />
Joseph P. O’Keefe<br />
Mary E. Lopinot<br />
Deanna L. Litzenburg<br />
Philip D. Speicher<br />
Sole Survivor Leather and Shoes<br />
St. Clair County Board Chairman<br />
Mark Kern<br />
Super 8<br />
Terrace Motel & Apartments<br />
The Madison-St Clair County<br />
Record<br />
The Pasta House<br />
Thomas Holbrook<br />
Union United Methodist Church<br />
United Way<br />
U.S. Bank<br />
Violence Prevention Center of<br />
Southwestern Illinois<br />
West End Hair Company<br />
Associates<br />
Laura E. Schrick<br />
Sandra J. Tatoian<br />
David A. Gusewelle<br />
Beth K. Flowers<br />
23 Public Square, Suite 300<br />
PO Box 307<br />
Belleville, IL 62222<br />
Phone: 618.234.9800<br />
Phone: 314.421.2325<br />
Fax: 618.234.9786<br />
www.mmrltd.com<br />
A Professional Corporation<br />
Broad experience. Regional focus.<br />
BANKING LAW • BUSINESS LAW • TAXATION • ESTATE PLANNING • EMPLOYEE BENEFITS • BANKRUPTCY<br />
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION • CIVIL LITIGATION • EMPLOYMENT LAW • REAL ESTATE LAW<br />
Associates<br />
Andrew C. Rushing<br />
Paul A. Fagyal<br />
Carson D. Maricle<br />
Christine S. P. Kovach<br />
The Chamber Connection 5
The BND app<br />
for iPhone & Android<br />
Informative. Convenient. Free.<br />
Download it today.<br />
Ribbon Cutting<br />
Volkert, Inc.<br />
7645 Magna Drive, Suite 101<br />
Belleville, IL 62223<br />
(618) 407-0735 www.volkert.com<br />
Chamber Ambassadors joined with the City of<br />
Belleville and Volkert employees on April 12 to<br />
celebrate the opening of Volkert’s newest location<br />
inside the Kings Point building on Magna Drive.<br />
Volkert, Inc., founded in 1925, is a multi-disciplinary,<br />
full-service engineering and environmental firm that provides services to state departments of<br />
transportation, federal agencies, local and municipal governments, as well as private industry.<br />
Volkert is rated as one of the top engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firms in the<br />
United States—ranking in the upper 1% of engineering design firms in the nation. The 2011 Engineering<br />
News-Record ranks Volkert #116 of the Top 500 Design Firms in the United States.<br />
Volkert, Inc. is headquartered in Mobile, Alabama. For more information, visit their website at www.<br />
volkert.com.<br />
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter<br />
Exclusive Vacation Offer<br />
Venture into a world where magic is real… and excitement knows no bounds at The<br />
Wizarding World of Harry Potter, at Universal's Islands of Adventure® theme park.<br />
4 Night Vacations starting from only $899* per family of 4, tax inclusive<br />
Travel Dates: 4/26-6/15/12; 8/26-9/30/12; 11/1-12/22/12. Other hotels available.<br />
Book By: 7/31/12<br />
This EXCLUSIVE vacation package includes:<br />
• Early Park Admission to experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter<br />
and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man®<br />
• Breakfast at the Three Broomsticks - one per person<br />
• Hotel Accommodations at a Universal Partner Hotel<br />
• 3-Day Base Ticket to Universal Orlando® theme parks-one theme park per day<br />
• Access to live entertainment at Universal CityWalk<br />
312 East Main Street, Belleville<br />
(618) 234-1046<br />
www.4ambassadortravel.com<br />
The Chamber Connection 6
In Honor of the Enlisted Military Men &<br />
Women of Scott Air Force Base<br />
You are Cordially Invited to the...<br />
62nd <strong>Annual</strong> Belle-Scott<br />
Enlisted Dinner<br />
Thursday, May 10, 2012<br />
Fischer’s Banquet Center<br />
2100 West Main Street<br />
Belleville, Illinois<br />
6:00 pm - Cash Bar<br />
7:00 pm - Dinner & Program<br />
Entertainment by Shades of Blue<br />
will follow the program<br />
$100 Per Ticket<br />
Cost of ticket includes sponsoring<br />
one Enlisted Member<br />
Please RSVP today. Call (618) 233-2015 or<br />
online at www.bellevillechamber.org<br />
G.L. THOMAS CPA, INC.<br />
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT<br />
4717 WEST MAIN STREET<br />
BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS 62226<br />
Gary L. Thomas, CPA<br />
In Business for over 30 Years<br />
Concentrating In Assisting Small and Larger<br />
Businesses and Individual Income Tax Returns<br />
Phone: 618-233-1466 Fax: 618-233-2344<br />
Please see flyer insert for<br />
sponsorship opportunities<br />
Vendor Registration Now Open!<br />
Visit www.bellevillechili.com<br />
for more information.<br />
The Chamber Connection 7
About 150 Chamber members enjoyed a baseball themed<br />
Business After Hours in April hosted by Memorial Hospital.<br />
Memorial Hospital’s<br />
President and CEO,<br />
Mark Turner, welcomes<br />
Lloyd Cueto with Pitchers Sports Pub,<br />
Alderman Dean Hardt with Gerold<br />
Moving and Justin Chapman with<br />
TheBANK of Edwardsville.<br />
To see all the photos from<br />
Business After Hours, go to<br />
www.bellevillechamber.org and<br />
click on “Photo Gallery”.<br />
Sponsored By:<br />
Memorial Hospital<br />
4500 Memorial Drive<br />
Belleville, IL 62226<br />
(618) 233-7750<br />
www.memhosp.com<br />
Cynthia Bloomer, Steve Bloomer, Beth Johns and George<br />
Johns with Skyview Drive-In.<br />
Christine Juehne with Hospice of Southern Illinois<br />
and Martha Holloway with St. Paul’s Home &<br />
Apartments.<br />
everyone. Next Business After Hours...<br />
Thursday, May 3, 5-7pm<br />
Grand Marais <strong>Golf</strong> Club<br />
5802 Lake Drive<br />
Centreville, IL 62203<br />
The Chamber Connection 8
Memorial Hospital brings orthopedics,<br />
neurology, sports medicine,<br />
physical therapy/rehabilitation<br />
services, and pain management<br />
together under<br />
one roof.<br />
The Center for Orthopedic and Neurosciences<br />
at Memorial combines sophisticated medical<br />
technology and specialized services to keep<br />
you on the move.<br />
Our vision for a healthy,<br />
active future is clear.<br />
AdvAnced Medicine in motion<br />
The Chamber Connection 9<br />
6527-2 Ortho/Neuro Chamber Ad.indd 1 12/12/11 10:27:29 AM
Monthly Coffee Cup<br />
Connections<br />
Join us for the next Coffee Cup<br />
Connections sponsored by CompuType<br />
Computer Services.<br />
Tuesday, May 8<br />
8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.<br />
May’s Coffee Cup Connections will be<br />
held at:<br />
CompuType Computer Services<br />
4401 North Belt West, Belleville<br />
8:15 a.m. - Networking<br />
8:30 a.m. - Roundtable introductions,<br />
then a short presentation by Terri<br />
Dambacher with CompuType followed<br />
by additional networking.<br />
If you plan on attending, please RSVP<br />
online at www.bellevillechamber.org or<br />
call us at 618-233-2015. Don’t miss this<br />
opportunity to network and learn more<br />
about other member businesses!<br />
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FLYNN GUYMON & GARAVALIA<br />
A T T O R N E Y S<br />
Patrick M. Flynn<br />
David September E. Guymon 13, 2011<br />
Anthony R. Garavalia<br />
Brian D. Flynn<br />
Concentrating in:<br />
Corporation and Business<br />
Estate Planning, Trusts, & Wills • Real Estate<br />
Family Law • Banking Law • Personal Injury<br />
Serving The Community For Over 35 Years<br />
HAROLD BALTZ (1904-1970)<br />
And OTIS E. to GUYMON everyone (1908-1971) around you.<br />
Treasury Management | Leasing | Retirement Planning* | Custom Credit Solutions | Insurance**<br />
618-233-0480<br />
Sincerely,<br />
23 Public Square, Suite 440<br />
Belleville<br />
FLYNN<br />
IL 62220<br />
GUYMON & GARAVALIA<br />
BY:______________________________<br />
ANTHONY R. GARAVALIA<br />
Learn About Marketing<br />
at May’s Lunch & Learn<br />
Seminar<br />
Join us for the next Lunch & Learn<br />
Seminar on “Marketing Your Small<br />
Business or Programs”.<br />
This session will discuss free press, media and<br />
how to get it, and learn about sales and promotion.<br />
Includes a discussion of shared stories from<br />
concept of Basement Production to the sales floor<br />
of the world’s biggest retailer – Dream Big!<br />
Thursday, May 24, 11:45am-1:00pm<br />
11:45am-1:00pm - Networking<br />
12:00-1:00pm - Seminar/Q&A<br />
SWIC-Selsius Career Center, Belleville<br />
The seminar is FREE and open to all Chamber<br />
members. Please bring your own lunch.<br />
An RSVP is required. Call 233-2015 or RSVP online<br />
at www.bellevillechamber.org.<br />
We understand how important<br />
your business is to you.<br />
As a business owner, things like revenue and cash fl ow are always<br />
on your mind. After all, you have many people relying on you.<br />
Tools like our Regions CashCOR SM analysis combined with our<br />
experience and disciplined approach mean we can help ensure<br />
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a branch or regions.com/yourbusiness to fi nd out why more<br />
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© 2012 Regions Bank. Accounts subject to the terms and conditions of the Regions Deposit Agreement. All loans subject<br />
to credit approval. *Trust Services are provided through Regions Trust, a trade name for the Trust Division of Regions<br />
Bank. Investments in securities and insurance products held in Regions Trust accounts are not FDIC-insured, not deposits of Regions<br />
Bank or its affi liates, not guaranteed by Regions Bank or its affi liates, not insured by any government agency, and may go down in<br />
value. **Insurance products sold through Regions Insurance, Inc., an affi liate of Regions Bank, are not FDIC-insured, not a deposit, not<br />
guaranteed by Regions Bank or its affi liates, not insured by any federal government agency, and may go down in value.<br />
The Chamber Connection 10
Belle Valley School District #119<br />
Surrounded by playgrounds, track & soccer fields, and baseball diamonds;<br />
the new Belle Valley campus will soon expand their horizons into the realm<br />
of botany, horticulture, weather and astronomy. A thirty-three foot Geodome<br />
greenhouse is scheduled for construction this July; as well as, an outdoor observatory.<br />
The Geodome greenhouse will provide our students (K-8) with the environment<br />
and equipment necessary to not only germinate a variety of plant species;<br />
but also, perform experimentation in scientific areas like hydroponics and biotechnology.<br />
The geo- design is highly used throughout mountain ranges and<br />
will provide our students with year-round educational opportunities.<br />
Belle Valley’s Observatory will be connected with<br />
Yerkes Observatory in Wisconsin; allowing students<br />
from around the world to explore our universe<br />
through its 16 inch telescope.Students will be able to directly observe<br />
our inner planets, gaseous nebula, galaxies, and much more.<br />
When weather permits, the district will hold star parties for students<br />
& community members. Opportunities for astronomy instruction<br />
will also be provided to other school districts throughout<br />
the southern part of our state.<br />
every hand<br />
HEALING<br />
Continuing Our Commitment<br />
to Healing Others.<br />
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital continues to provide<br />
health care services to best serve the needs of the<br />
surrounding communities.<br />
St. Elizabeth’s recently earned The Joint<br />
Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval<br />
for accreditation by demonstrating compliance<br />
with The Joint Commission’s national standards<br />
for health care quality and safety in hospitals.<br />
Visit www.steliz.org to learn about all of the services and events offered at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.<br />
The Chamber Connection 11
Leadership Belleville-Business Day<br />
The Leadership Belleville class learned about business in<br />
Belleville as they got a behind-the-scenes tour of some of<br />
the area employers in March. The day started at The ROHO<br />
Group with a very informative tour of the facility and a history<br />
of the company with CEO Bob Graebe. Afterwards the group<br />
traveled to Eckert’s Orchard where CEO Chris Eckert talked<br />
about orchard operations while giving the class a tour. After<br />
lunch at Eckert’s, the group went on a tour of the Belleville<br />
News-Democrat printing facility led by President and Publisher,<br />
Jay Tebbe. The group’s last stop was at Illinois Distributing<br />
where they toured the offices and warehouse with COO Craig<br />
Harper and Director of Marketing Joe Krump. Afterwards the<br />
class was treated to some product sampling hosted by Illinois<br />
Distributing.<br />
Thank you to all the businesses and presenters who participated<br />
in business day. Also, thank you to Bridgeman Insurance<br />
Agency and Eckert’s for sponsoring the meals and to Illinois<br />
Distributing for the after hours. Also, big thanks to Craig<br />
Harper and Andy Bridgeman for coordinating the day.<br />
For more information on the Leadership Belleville<br />
program and an application for the 2012-2013 class,<br />
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Good Help Is Easy to Find When You Know How to Look For It<br />
Over the past 15 years, nearly two-thirds of new jobs have been generated<br />
by small businesses. Yours may be one of them. That’s good news<br />
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The Chamber Connection 13
Chamber Member Update<br />
RUTH HOLMES NAMED ADMINISTRATOR OF MEMORIAL HOSPITAL – EAST<br />
Ruth Holmes, vice president of diagnostic services at Memorial has been named to serve as administrator<br />
of Memorial Hospital – East in Shiloh. Holmes, who has worked at Memorial for 35 years,<br />
will begin her duties by overseeing the planning and construction of the 94-bed, $118 million satellite<br />
hospital.<br />
“This opportunity no doubt is the highlight of my career in healthcare,” said Holmes. “I look forward<br />
to working with our experienced Memorial team in expanding our reputation of healthcare excellence<br />
to the Village of Shiloh and surrounding communities.”<br />
Holmes began her career at Memorial in 1976 as a staff nurse in the intensive care unit. From there,<br />
she held supervisory and managerial roles in the Marsh Cardiovascular Unit before being named as director of cardiopulmonary<br />
and diagnostic imaging services in 2000 and then vice president of diagnostic services in 2005.<br />
“We are very pleased to have someone of Ruth’s caliber and healthcare experience in this role,” said Mark J. Turner,<br />
Memorial Hospital’s president and CEO. “She has a proven track record of working with staff, physicians and the community.”<br />
She earned her nursing degree from DePaul Hospital School of Nursing and a bachelor of science in nursing degree<br />
from McKendree University. Holmes is an active member of the O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce serving on its<br />
Board of Directors as well as is a member of the O’Fallon Rotary Club and Scott/MidAmerica Leadership Council.<br />
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NAMES CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER<br />
Following a nationwide search, Mike McManus has been named chief operating officer (COO) for Memorial<br />
Hospital effective May 21. Prior to joining Memorial, McManus served as COO for Touchette<br />
Regional Hospital.<br />
“We are very pleased to have Mike join our leadership team,” said Mark J. Turner, Memorial’s president<br />
and CEO. “He brings a great deal of healthcare experience to the table.”<br />
The COO position at Memorial has been vacant since 2006 when Turner was named as Memorial’s<br />
president and chief executive office.<br />
With the continued growth in Memorial’s patient volume, services and facilities, Memorial Hospital’s Board of Directors<br />
approved filling the COO position to assist Memorial in meeting its mission of providing exceptional healthcare and<br />
compassionate service.<br />
“I am excited about the opportunities at Memorial and look forward to being a part of their commitment to the healthcare<br />
of the community,” McManus said.<br />
A graduate of University of Missouri – Columbia, McManus is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives<br />
and a member of the Illinois Hospital Association Board of Trustees.<br />
SELSIUS AND IMEC PARTNER TO HELP THE REGION’S MANUFACTURERS<br />
Realizing that the manufacturing sector is a critical component of Illinois’ economic base, Selsius, as part of the Illinois<br />
community college system, and Illinois Manufacturing Extension Center (IMEC) are combining forces to help manufacturers<br />
improve performance and remain globally competitive.<br />
“By working with the community colleges, we can draw on our collective strengths to make sure that local manufacturers<br />
have a complete solution,” IMEC President David Boulay said.<br />
Illinois manufacturers will benefit from the Selsius and IMEC expertise in workforce and leadership development, computer<br />
training, industrial training and skills assessments, safety, continuous improvement, product development, quality<br />
management, technology, sustainability, market diversification and supply-chain management.<br />
“Among many service providers, IMEC and the community colleges are uniquely positioned to leverage one another’s<br />
assets to ensure that manufacturers have the most comprehensive assistance available to enable them to grow and<br />
create jobs in Illinois,” said Senior Director for Workforce Development Lavon Nelson of the Illinois Community College<br />
Board, which coordinates the state’s business and industry training centers at community colleges.<br />
For more information or to register for training, call 618-222-5202 or visit SWIC.edu/Selsius/IMEC.<br />
The Chamber Connection 14
Chamber Member Update<br />
APEXNETWORK PHYSICAL THERAPY RECOGNIZED IN ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE<br />
ApexNetwork Physical Therapy was listed as one of the top 10 franchises to purchase in the Health and Wellness Sector<br />
for 2012 in the December 2011 issue of Entrepreneur Magazine. Additionally, ApexNetwork was listed as one of the top<br />
500 franchises nationally in the January 2012 issue.<br />
With the addition of the recently opened clinic in Frontenac, MO, ApexNetwork Physical Therapy now has 17 clinics in<br />
Illinois and Missouri. The Illinois locations include Belleville, Breese, Chester, Edwardsville, Edwardsville (CHT clinic), Effingham,<br />
Freeburg, Highland, Litchfield, Maryville, O’Fallon, Smithton, Waterloo, and Wood River. The Missouri locations<br />
include Frontenac, Monett, and Springfield.<br />
CHRISTIAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS ANNOUNCES 2012 CHRISTIAN SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS<br />
Christian Social Services of Illinois (CSS) is proud to announce the selection of the 2012 Christian Service Award recipients:<br />
Sue Lowry, Ramona Rodriguez and Kelly Lerch. Each of the winners was nominated for this honor by multiple<br />
individuals. Their service readily reflects the mission and spirit of CSS through contributions in one or more of the following<br />
areas: faith-related service; community service; youth mentoring; advocacy; direct service to those in need; activity in<br />
community organizations, volunteerism, and/or fundraising.<br />
The award recipients were recognized for their accomplishments at a benefit dinner on April 27 at the Shrine of Our Lady<br />
of the Snows Banquet Center.<br />
COMMUNITY KINDNESS, INC. HELPS ADDITIONAL ORGANIZATIONS THANKS TO LOCAL SUPPORT<br />
Thanks to the community for the donated items they bring to the Community Kindess Resale Shoppe at 500 East Main<br />
Street in Belleville. As a result of this kindness, Community Kindness, Inc., has been able to add six charitable food pantries<br />
to their recipients for 2012. The new recipients are: Cosgroves Kitchen, St. Vincent DePaul-East St. Louis and food<br />
pantries serving the Fairview Heights area, Freeburg area, Millstadt area, Smithton area and the Swansea area.<br />
This brings the total recipients that they help support to 21. The existing organizations that they help support are: Beacon<br />
of Belleville, Bethany Plac, CASA, Call for Help, Community Interfaith Food Pantry, St. John Bosco Children’s Center,<br />
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The Chamber Connection 15
Chamber Member Update<br />
THE WINE TAP EARNS “BEST OF” AWARD<br />
The Wine Tap located at 223 East Main Street in downtown Belleville announced on April 19 they were recognized in the<br />
top five in the Riverfront Times BEST OF 2012 under the “Best Wine List” category. Owner Allison Babcock noted that<br />
The Wine Tap was the only Illinois Wine Bar to receive this recognition.<br />
EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS EARNS STAFFING AWARD<br />
Express Employment Professionals, one of the largest privately-held staffing firms, was named a Best Staffing Firms to<br />
Work For finalist for the second consecutive year by the Staffing Industry Analysts.<br />
“I’m humbled and thrilled that Express was rated so highly again by the people who make our company so great,” said<br />
Marc Voegele, Owner of the local Express Employment office. “Our employees are the backbone of our company, and<br />
their support and knowledge have helped our franchisees be successful for nearly 30 years.”<br />
More than 140 companies participated in the survey of their employees conducted by independent research firm, Quantum<br />
Workplace. Staffing Industry Review sponsored the survey and announced the results at the recent Staffing Industry<br />
Analysts Executive Forum, held in Las Vegas.<br />
Other notable honors for Express in 2012 included being named by Entrepreneur Magazine as the No.1 staffing franchise<br />
in its Franchise 500 rankings, making Inavero’s 2012 Best of Staffing Client List for the third straight year, and being<br />
named a World Class Franchisor for the seventh straight year by Franchise Research Institute.<br />
PHILIP D. SPEICHER NAMED SHAREHOLDER AT MATHIS, MARIFIAN & RICHTER, LTD.<br />
The law firm of Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd., (MM&R) today announced that Philip D. Speicher has<br />
been named a shareholder. Speicher has been an associate with the firm since 2004.<br />
Speicher provides legal counsel to clients in matters pertaining to business transactions and tax planning,<br />
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) controversies, corporate mergers and acquisitions, wills and<br />
trusts, and estate and gift tax planning. Speicher provides representation to businesses and individuals<br />
in IRS audits and in litigation before the United States Tax Court. He also provides tax exemption planning<br />
services for charitable organizations and other not-for-profit entities.<br />
Pat Mathis, shareholder at Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd, said, “Philip is a tremendous attorney and an<br />
invaluable asset to our firm. We are proud to have him represent Mathis, Marifian & Richter as a shareholder.”<br />
Beyond practicing law, Speicher places a high value on community involvement, as demonstrated through his service to<br />
various charitable organizations in southern Illinois and St. Louis. Philip serves on the Federal Taxation Section Council<br />
for the Illinois State Bar Association, as well as the School Board for North County Christian School. Philip also serves<br />
on the Board of Directors for Ferguson Church of the Nazarene.<br />
Speicher graduated summa cum laude from MidAmerica Nazarene University in 2001 with a BA in History. He received<br />
his JD from Washington University in St. Louis in 2004, and in 2008, he earned his LL.M. in Taxation from Washington<br />
University in St. Louis.<br />
SWIC SUSTAINABILITY CENTER REVEALS THE GREEN MACHINE<br />
Southwestern Illinois College wants to help you go green. The Sustainability Center is announcing its newest attribute to<br />
environmental and sustainability resources – the Green Machine!<br />
Hundreds of links that will interest individuals of all ages can be located using the Green Machine. Find fun green activities<br />
for children, get useful ideas for greening your home or even look up green and environmental jobs. All of this and<br />
more is only a click away at SWIC.edu/green-machine.<br />
Director of Green Jobs/Green Economy Initiative Susan Barker states, “The Green Machine is the one-stop shop for<br />
environmental and sustainability resources for everyone on campus and in the community.”<br />
All resource links are organized within 26 categories, making the website easy to navigate. As a founding member of the<br />
Illinois Green Economy Network, the SWIC Sustainability Center provides the Green Machine to help educate the community<br />
about going green.<br />
For more information on the Green Machine, visit the Sustainability Center located in the Belleville Campus Library or<br />
visit SWIC.edu/green-machine.<br />
The Chamber Connection 16
Chamber Member Update<br />
PSOP WELCOMES ZURLIENE AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR<br />
Programs and Services for Older Persons, part of Southwestern Illinois College, has announced<br />
Elizabeth Zurliene as its new executive director. Zurliene will be taking the place of Vicki Rose, who<br />
retired at the end of March.<br />
Beth Zurliene, an Edwardsville resident, is an aging care professional with more than 20 years of experience<br />
working with seniors in areas of home care, senior services and programs, as well as health<br />
and wellness.<br />
“I am very excited about making a difference with seniors on a large scale,” said Zurliene. “I am proud<br />
to follow in the outstanding traditions here at PSOP, both continuing the programs established over the years and creating<br />
some new programs to help move its mission forward.”<br />
Prior to earning this position, Zurliene was the director of home care and grants for Touchette Regional<br />
Hospital/Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation. In this role she developed and implemented several innovative grant<br />
programs focusing on community outreach and patient navigation, which assisted seniors and others in need to receive<br />
vital public benefits, health care and screening services.<br />
Zurliene is a registered nurse with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and a<br />
master’s degree in public health from Saint Louis University.<br />
PSOP RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD TO SUPPORT DIABETES SCREENING<br />
Southwestern Illinois College Programs and Services for Older Persons announced that it has received a competitive<br />
award of $2,500 to be used for increasing awareness of diabetes and pre-diabetes screenings offered by Medicare. A<br />
group consisting of Senior Companions, RSVP and Foster Grandparents, all part of PSOP, was one of fifteen Senior<br />
Corps program groups across the United States to receive an award from the Medicare Diabetes Screening Project, a<br />
national coalition of patient, nonprofit organizations and corporate partners, that is leading the way in encouraging seniors<br />
to improve their health by getting checked for diabetes.<br />
“We are thrilled to receive this award from the MDSP because it allows us to increase our outreach to seniors in St. Clair<br />
County through the service of Senior Corps volunteers,” said Sharon Hamilton, director of the Senior Corps Volunteer<br />
Programs. “Increasing awareness of diabetes and the need for appropriate screening is in line with our mission and<br />
nicely complements other disease prevention and health promotion activities already underway.”<br />
PSOP plans to use the $2,500 grant to increase awareness, advertise Medicare screening options, and spread the word<br />
through RSVP, Senior Companion and Foster Grandparent volunteers.<br />
“We were delighted to recognize the outstanding proposal submitted by the SWIC PSOP Senior Corps Programs,” said<br />
Jay Hedlund, national director of the MDSP. “We look forward to the successful implementation of their activities and<br />
most important, to a positive impact for seniors on awareness and use of the diabetes screening benefits that Medicare<br />
offers.”<br />
WEITLAUF JOINS TheBANK OF EDWARDSVILLE TEAM<br />
Wade C. Weitlauf, who has 16 years of banking experience, joined TheBANK of Edwardsville team in<br />
April as a Vice President of the Commercial Banking Group.<br />
“Based on my 16 years in this field of work, I find the community banking model to be the most rewarding<br />
from a professional and civic-minded prospective,” Weitlauf said about joining TheBANK.<br />
“TheBANK exemplifies all of the best qualities of a true community bank and I’m proud to be a part<br />
of this team.”<br />
After growing up in Michigan, Weitlauf joined the Air Force and was stationed at Scott Air Force Base<br />
in 1988. After four years serving his country, he attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale,<br />
where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance in 1996 before beginning his professional banking<br />
career at Magna Bank. Weitlauf most recently served as Vice President/Metro Commercial Banking Officer with Commerce<br />
Bank in Clayton, Mo.<br />
“We are delighted to have Wade join our commercial banking team,” said Rick Parks, Senior Vice President of the Commercial<br />
Banking Group. “He brings a lot of professional experience working with businesses in the Metro East area and<br />
takes great care of his customers. He understands what businesses need from their bank and enjoys being involved in<br />
the community.”<br />
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What’s Happening in May<br />
Every Thursday<br />
Doing Business by the Good Book<br />
A Living Angel Home Care<br />
37 Granvue, Belleville<br />
(618) 398-8440<br />
Thursday, May 3<br />
Centrue Bank Open House<br />
Centrue Bank<br />
303 Fountains Pkwy, Belleville<br />
(618) 624-1321<br />
A Race for Health! <strong>Annual</strong><br />
Spring Dinner<br />
Natl Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows<br />
442 S. DeMazenod Dr., Belleville<br />
(618) 233-7703, ext 4401<br />
Friday, May 4<br />
Art after Five “Looking into the<br />
Supernatural”<br />
Sole Survivor Art Gallery<br />
125 East Main St., Belleville<br />
(618) 257-3212<br />
www.solesurvivorartgallery.com<br />
Lindenwood University Student<br />
Govt Trivia Night Fundraiser<br />
Bel-Air Bowl Regency Room<br />
200 S. Belt West, Belleville<br />
Saturday, May 5<br />
Belleville Kiwanis Club<br />
Electronics Recycling<br />
1913 S. Illinois, Belleville<br />
www.belleville-il-kiwanis.org<br />
Kristina’s Race for Peace to Benefit<br />
the Violence Prevention Center<br />
Monroe County Court House<br />
100 South Main St., Waterloo<br />
Victorious Missionaries 48th<br />
Founding Anniverary Celebration<br />
Natl Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows<br />
442 S. DeMazenod Dr., Belleville<br />
(618) 394-6281 www.vmusa.org<br />
Saturday-Sunday, May 5-6<br />
Gun & Knife Show<br />
Belle-Clair Expo Center<br />
200 S. Belt East, Belleville<br />
(618) 233-0052<br />
www.bcfairgrounds.net<br />
Sat-Sun, May 5-6, 12-13 & 19-20<br />
Strawberry Festival<br />
Eckert’s Country Farm<br />
951 S. Green Mount Rd., Belleville<br />
(618) 233-0513 www.eckerts.com<br />
Tuesday, May 8, 15, 22, 29<br />
SCORE Simple Steps Series<br />
Workshops<br />
Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors<br />
1928 Lebanon Ave., Belleville<br />
(618) 467-2280 swillinois.score.org<br />
Wednesday, May 9<br />
Walk this Way, Make a Dogs Day<br />
Belleville Animal Clinic<br />
1600 North Belt East, Belleville<br />
(618) 233-5720<br />
www.banimalclinic.com<br />
Friday, May 11<br />
Senior Celebration<br />
SWIC-PSOP<br />
201 N. Church St., Belleville<br />
(618) 234-4410<br />
A Good Time for a Good Cause<br />
Althoff High School Gym<br />
5401 West Main St., Belleville<br />
(618) 235-1124<br />
Friday-Saturday, May 11-12<br />
Largest Yard Sale<br />
Belle Clair Expo Center<br />
200 S Belt East, Belleville<br />
(618) 233-0052<br />
www.bcfairgrounds.net<br />
Mondays, May 14 & 28<br />
Bunko Night at Eckert’s<br />
Eckert’s Country Restaurant<br />
951 S. Green Mount Rd., Belleville<br />
(618) 233-0513 www.eckerts.com<br />
Thursday, May 17<br />
Diva Night<br />
Downtown Belleville<br />
(618) 669-0036<br />
www.bellevillemainstreet.net<br />
Friday, May 18<br />
Healthy Living Expo<br />
SIUE-Edwardsville<br />
Hospice Night at<br />
the Ballpark<br />
Gateway Grizzlies<br />
2301 Grizzlie Bear<br />
Blvd., Sauget<br />
(618) 972-7681<br />
Fri-Sun, May 18-20<br />
Art on the Square<br />
Downtown Belleville<br />
artonthesquare.com<br />
Fri & Sun, May 18 & 20<br />
Masterworks Chorale “Give My<br />
Regards to Broadway”<br />
McKendree University-The Hett<br />
701 College Rd., Lebanon<br />
(618) 236-0182<br />
www.singmasterworks.org<br />
Sat-Sun, May 19-20<br />
Flea Market<br />
Belle Clair Expo Center<br />
200 S. Belt East, Belleville<br />
(618) 233-0052<br />
www.bcfairgrounds.net<br />
Tuesday, May 22<br />
QuarterManiaParty’s “FUN”draiser<br />
for Violence Prevention Center<br />
St. Luke’s Parish Center<br />
226 N. Church St., Belleville<br />
(618) 236-2531, ext 130<br />
Thursday, May 24<br />
SCU <strong>Golf</strong> Tournament to<br />
Benefit the United Way<br />
Orchards <strong>Golf</strong> Course<br />
1499 <strong>Golf</strong> Course Dr., Belleville<br />
(618) 345-1111<br />
Music on Main<br />
East Main & Church, Belleville<br />
(618) 669-0036<br />
www.bellevillemainstreet.net<br />
Sat-Mon, May 26-28<br />
Memorial Day Festival<br />
Eckert’s Country Farm<br />
951 S. Green Mount Rd., Belleville<br />
(618) 233-0513 www.eckerts.com<br />
Monday, May 28<br />
Memorial Day Parade<br />
Downtown Belleville<br />
Keil’s Clock Shop<br />
109 East Main Street Belleville, IL 62220<br />
(618) 257-0037<br />
www.keilsclocks.com<br />
Grandfather, Wall and Mantle Clocks<br />
CLOCK SALES, SERVICE and REPAIR<br />
Hrs: Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm Sat: 9am-4pm<br />
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We’re here to help!<br />
The Illinois American Water’s H2O Help to Others Program is<br />
a customer assistance program administered by local Salvation<br />
Army agencies – nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping<br />
Illinois families and communities thrive.<br />
The Salvation Army agency in your area helps provide supplemental<br />
funding to customers who have trouble paying their water bills.<br />
To apply for assistance<br />
Illinois American Water customers can contact our Customer<br />
Service Center toll-free at (800) 422-2782. Our customer<br />
service representatives will direct you to the Salvation Army<br />
agency in your area.<br />
WE CARE ABOUT WATER. IT’S WHAT WE DO.<br />
(800) 422-2782 • www.illinoisamwater.com<br />
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Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce<br />
216 East A Street<br />
Belleville, IL 62220<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE<br />
GREATER BELLEVILLE CHAMBER OF<br />
COMMERCE AND WHAT’S HAPPENING IN<br />
THE COMMUNITY, PLEASE VISIT<br />
WWW.BELLEVILLECHAMBER.ORG.<br />
Upcoming Chamber Events<br />
May<br />
1 8:00a Education Committee<br />
3 11:30a Ambassador Club<br />
3 5:00p Business After Hours<br />
4 7:30a Leadership Belleville-Project Day<br />
4 6:00p Leadership Belleville Graduation Dinner<br />
8 8:15a Coffee Cup Connections<br />
10 9:00a Community Service Agencies Committee<br />
10 11:30a Leadership Belleville Alumni Luncheon<br />
10 6:00p Belle-Scott Enlisted Dinner<br />
14 12:00p PR/Marketing Committee<br />
15 7:30a Board of Directors<br />
15 8:30a Economic Development Committee<br />
15 12:00p INforM Committee-cxld for May<br />
17 7:30a Government Affairs Committee<br />
17 9:00a Healthcare Committee<br />
23 8:00a Leadership Belleville Committee<br />
24 11:45a Lunch & Learn Seminar<br />
25 8:00a West Belleville Promotional Committee<br />
If you’re interested in learning more about the<br />
different committees at the Chamber, please visit<br />
our website at www.bellevillechamber.org and<br />
click on Chamber Committees.<br />
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with others in your place of business.<br />
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REGISTER NOW<br />
FOR SUMMER<br />
AND FALL<br />
Summer classes begin June 4, 2012.<br />
Fall classes begin Aug. 19, 2012.<br />
For more information, call<br />
618-235-2700, ext 5526, or<br />
866-942-SWIC (7942), ext.5526<br />
Belleville Campus<br />
Red Bud Campus<br />
Sam Wolf Granite City Campus SWIC.edu<br />
CLASSES<br />
• Transferable credits • Affordable tuition<br />
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certificate program options<br />
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