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Chamber Recaps 2014 at Annual Meeting Total Resource Campaign to Kick off in February February 2015 Southwestern Illinois College welcomed the Chamber Board and other Chamber Members to the Schmidt Art Center for the Chamber’s 2014 Annual Meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2014. The meeting recapped the accomplishments of the eleven Chamber Committees, Ambassadors Club, Belle-Scott, Belleville Main Street, Community Service Agencies, Economic Development, Education, Government Affairs, Healthcare, INforM (Information & Networking for Members), Leadership Belleville and PR/Marketing. The Chamber’s affiliate organizations, Scott Field Heritage Air Park, Scott Air Force Base, and Belleville Tourism, also recapped their accomplishments in 2014. Chris Eckert, Eckert’s Inc., the 2014 Past President of the Board, led the meeting for Board President Andy Bridgeman, Bridgeman Insurance Agency, until announcing Tracy McCollum, Standard Rule Promotions, as the 2015 Board President. Tracy McCollum took the podium, thanked the Chamber for her new position and shared her excitement to lead the Chamber for the duration of 2015 before dismissing the meeting. A majority of the information shared at the Annual Meeting can be found in the Chamber’s 2014 Annual Report & Membership Directory that will be available in the office at the beginning of February and mailed out to more than 33,000 Belleville residences and businesses. The Chamber will kick-off their first Total Resource Campaign (TRC) on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. The Campaign, Unmask the Possibilities, is a six week revenue generating effort made up of Chamber member volunteers lead by the Campaign Chair, Kevin Pesko, Bank of Belleville. The Chamber’s goal is to raise more than $150,000 in sponsorship dollars and new memberships by Wednesday, April 1, 2015. There are approximately 200 sponsorship opportunities offered through the TRC. Chamber members will volunteer to take part in this team effort to market sponsorships to Chamber events and publications, while also seeking new members for the Chamber. Volunteers will have the opportunity to take part in weekly lunches, cash prizes, trips and more, while being led by their team captain. Teams are currently forming; members interested in being a part of Unmask the Possibilities are asked to contact the Chamber, 618-233-2015. The Campaign gives members a new opportunity to extend their network. Campaign chairman, Pesko, Bank of Belleville, stated, “The Campaign is a great way for volunteers to meet our area’s top community leaders and business owners while working directly with many of the Chamber’s most dedicated leadership.” The Chamber is excited to kick off its first of many Total Resource Campaigns.

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Page 1: Chamber Connection February 2015

The Chamber Connection 1

Chamber Recaps 2014 at Annual Meeting

“Advancing Business. Supporting Community.”

Total Resource Campaign to Kick off in February

February 2015

Southwestern Illinois College welcomed the Chamber Board and other Chamber Members to the Schmidt Art Center for the Chamber’s 2014 Annual Meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2014. The meeting recapped the accomplishments of the eleven Chamber Committees, Ambassadors Club, Belle-Scott, Belleville Main Street, Community Service Agencies, Economic Development, Education, Government Affairs, Healthcare, INforM (Information & Networking for Members), Leadership Belleville and PR/Marketing. The Chamber’s affiliate organizations, Scott Field Heritage Air Park, Scott Air Force Base, and Belleville Tourism, also recapped their accomplishments in 2014.

Chris Eckert, Eckert’s Inc., the 2014 Past President of the Board, led the meeting for Board President Andy Bridgeman, Bridgeman Insurance Agency, until announcing Tracy McCollum, Standard Rule Promotions,

as the 2015 Board President. Tracy McCollum took the podium, thanked the Chamber for her new position and shared her excitement to lead the Chamber for the duration of 2015 before dismissing the meeting.

A majority of the information shared at the Annual Meeting can be found in the Chamber’s 2014 Annual Report & Membership Directory that will be available in the office at the beginning of February and mailed out to more than 33,000 Belleville residences and businesses.

The Chamber will kick-off their first Total Resource Campaign (TRC) on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. The Campaign, Unmask the Possibilities, is a six week revenue generating effort made up of Chamber member volunteers lead by the Campaign Chair, Kevin Pesko, Bank of Belleville. The Chamber’s goal is to raise more than $150,000 in sponsorship dollars and new memberships by Wednesday, April 1, 2015. There are approximately 200 sponsorship opportunities offered through the TRC.

Chamber members will volunteer to take part in this team effort to market sponsorships to Chamber events and publications, while also seeking new members for the Chamber. Volunteers will have the opportunity to take part in weekly lunches, cash prizes, trips and more, while being led by their team captain. Teams are currently forming; members interested in being a part of Unmask the Possibilities are asked to contact the Chamber, 618-233-2015.

The Campaign gives members a new opportunity to extend their network. Campaign chairman, Pesko, Bank of Belleville, stated, “The Campaign is a great way for volunteers to meet our area’s top community leaders and business owners while working directly with many of the Chamber’s most dedicated leadership.”

The Chamber is excited to kick off its first of many Total Resource Campaigns.

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SPECIAL PARTNERSPlatinum: City of Belleville Memorial HospitalGold: St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Silver: 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 MemberRebecca Boyer, Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLCJustin Chapman, TheBANK of EdwardsvilleTerri Dambacher, CompuType IT Solutions Olive DeRousse, Retired MemberBob 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 HoursFebruary 5

Education Committee

March 5Illinois American Water

April 2Memorial Hospital

May 7Eckert’s Inc.

2015 Coffee Cup ConnectionsFebruary 10

Project Compassion, NFP

March 10 My Scratch-Offs

April 14Wisper ISP

May 12Schaefer Autobody Centers

Ads and inserts must be received by the 15th of the month. If submitting an insert, 350 copies will also be needed for the mailing. Paper weight cannot exceed 24lb. Limited to space availability. Please email Abigail Ernst, [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)

2014 Advertising Rates

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-DemocratRusty Wagner, St. Paul UCCJoseph 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 members who renewed their investment with The Chamber in December...

Allsup, Inc.

Althoff Catholic High School

Associated Bank

Belle Valley School District 119

Belleville Animal Clinic

Belleville Township

Bob Dintelmann

Brutto Truck Service, Inc.

Call for Help, Inc.

Casper Stolle Quarry Co.

CertaPro Painters

Club Escapade, Inc.

Community First Bank

Country Financial, Dan Fietsam

Crystal & Spice

Dave Raetz - State Farm

E.G. Vogt Oil Company, Inc.

Empire Comfort Systems

First Bank

Flynn, Guymon & Garavalia

G.L. Thomas, CPA

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to our newest memberjoining in December...

Welcome

Gerold Moving & Warehousing Co.

Grappa Growlers

Grey Eagle Distributors

Hair on Main/Classic Curl

Harmony-Emge School District 175

Hefner, Dahncke & Associates

Hideg Pharmacy, inc.

Hillard Lyons

Holland Construction Services, Inc.

Home Instead Senior Care

Huntleigh Securities Corporation

IMPACT Strategies, Inc.

Irwin, Trame & Stewart

Jim Keehner, Ltd.

Kelso Auto & RV Collision Center

Kopis Law Office

Korte & Luitjohan

Kunkel Commercial Group, Inc.

LINC, Inc.

Martin Glass Company

Mary’s Hidden Treasures Resale Shop

Easy BuffetContact: Norman Chen

2524 Green Mount Commons Drive, Suite 120

Belleville, IL 62221(618) 277-3888

www.easybuffet.netAll-you-can-eat Chinese and Japanese

Buffet everyday

McKendree University

Melroy B. Hutnick

Memorial Hospital & Convalescent

Center

Meyer Honda of O’Fallon

Mueller Furniture

Neville, Richards & Wuller

Northwestern Mutual - The Lowery

Group

Oliver C. Joseph, Inc.

Papa Vito’s

Pinnacle Electric Systems, Inc.

SAVE, Inc.

Schmale Insurance Agency, Inc.

SCORE of Southwestern Illinois

Sounds of Harmony

Southwestern Illinois College,

District 522

St. Clair County Health Department

St. Clair Village Apartments

Stein Automotive

Stoneybrooke Academy

The Orchards Golf Course

UMB Bank

YMCA of Southwest Illinois

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The 2014-2015 Leadership Belleville Class continued their nine-month program with a day focused on healthcare, aging and community services. Class participants spent the day at three different locations where presenters elaborated on one of the three topics of the day. Presenters

included: Mark Turner, President & CEO, Memorial Hospital; Mike McManus, COO, Memorial Hospital; Ruth Holmes, Administrator, Memorial Hospital; Nancy Weston, RN & CNO, Memorial Hospital; Debra Pierce, St. Paul’s Home & Apartments; Dayna Stock, Regions & Special Initiatives, United Way of Greater St. Louis; Rick Skinner, Volunteer Center, United Way of Greater St. Louis.

The class concludes each day by breaking up into their Personal Enhancement Panels. These pannels provide peer support for addressing Personal Leadership Plans. In small groups during a monthly 45-minute session, participants share progress on their goals, and support and challenge each other with focused comments and reflective questions.

Thank you Memorial Hospital, St. Paul’s Home & Retirement Apartments and Programs & Services for Older Persons for hosting and contributing to our class’ leadership success.

Leadership BellevilleHealthcare, Aging

& Community Services Day

Institution’s NMLS #420272 * Officer’s NMLS #1221165

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Farmers & Merchants National Bank

Stephen N. Parrish

Institution’s NMLS #420272 * Officer’s NMLS #1221165

[email protected]

Community President, St. Clair County

Office 618-327-2432 Cell 618-830-8324 Fax 618-566-3339

WE CARE ABOUT WATER. IT’S WHAT WE DO.(800) 422-2782 • www.illinoisamwater.com

Water: Quality, care and value delivered in every drop.

Leadership Class gears up for a tour of St. Paul’s Home & Retirement Apartments new addition.

Leadership Class learns more about various community service agencies.

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Greensfelder, Hemker, & Gale, P.C. • www.greensfelder.comOffices in Belleville, IL • St. Louis, MO • Chicago, IL

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

Tiffany L. BaldwinFairview Heights, IL

Ryan T. BarkeFairview Heights, IL

Edward S. Bott, Jr.Belleville, IL

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

Eric R. RiessMascoutah, IL

William A. Schmitt Waterloo, IL

Donald K. SchoemakerShiloh, IL

Russell K. ScottBelleville, IL

Andrew J. TessmanBelleville, IL

George A. “Skip” UhlBelleville, IL

L. Kevin Vick Belleville, IL

Donald E. Weihl Belleville, IL

Patricia H. WhartonBelleville, IL

David W. YbarraFairview Heights, IL

…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.

Southern Illinois businesses…

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Next Lunch & Learn...Privacy in the WorkplacePresented By: Natalie Lorenz; Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd.

Thursday, February 2611:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce216 East ‘A’ StreetBelleville, IL 62220

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

Project Compassion, NFP

Tuesday, February 108:15 - 9:15 a.m.

Coffee Cup Connections will be held at: Project Compassion 6609 West Main Belleville, IL 62223

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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The Chamber Connection 8211 South Third Street | Belleville, Illinois 62220 | 618-234-2120 | www.steliz.org

The prestigious Truven Health 100 Top Hospitals® annual awards program has named HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital as one of the highest-performing cardiovascular hospitals in the nation for the third year in a row.

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is Proud to be Named One of the Nation’s

50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals

and

Advancing business.

Supporting community.

Networking is marketing. Marketing yourself,

marketing your uniqueness, marketing

what you stand for. - Christine Comaford-Lynch

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Zion Lutheran SchoolZion Lutheran School has been sharing the “Good News” of Jesus Christ since the fall of 1861. The school mission is to provide a Christ centered approach to education, which nurtures the student’s faith equipping him/her to use and share that faith on a daily basis. For 150 years students have graduated from Zion with an outstanding education while knowing Christ as his/her personal Savior.

Two hundred and seventy students are challenged daily in a warm, caring environment, which includes a well-balanced curriculum promoting the child’s academic, social, emotional, physical and spiritual development. Zion Lutheran School serves kindergarten through eighth grade students in small classroom settings with seventeen highly qualified instructors. The curriculum offers rich and varied educational opportunities based on the guidelines of the State of Illinois and the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Zion is fully recognized by the State of Illinois and accredited by the National Lutheran School Accreditation Committee.

The pre-school program serves three and four year old students in an enriching hands-on educational approach. Students grow through enjoyable experiential lessons that challenge students intellectually and socially. Several program options are provided to allow for family financial and work related needs.

The primary school program focuses on the foundational skills of reading, writing and mathematics while incorporating science, social studies, religion, technology, music and art within the school week.

The Zion junior high program supports student growth and maturation as students take an active role in the daily school operations reading daily announcements, raising and lowering the United States flag, assisting with cafeteria responsibilities, tutoring primary school students and leading chapel programs. These engaging activities teach responsibility not learned in the classroom or on the athletic fields.

Initiatives that Zion is currently implementing include:

1. Five day preschool/afterschool program that provides preschool through eighth grade supervision before and after school care from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and care on holidays.2. A summer care program provides security and educational support during the summer months for families needing care. Students participate in numerous field trips throughout the summer program.3. A technology instructor assists both staff and students within an extensive technology program. Technology is imbedded in classroom projects throughout the school. 4. A reading resource program providing enriching services to deserving students builds skills and confidence for needy students. 5. Facilities renovations including improvements to the main office, extended care room and facilities upgrades across the school building.

The faculty and students invite interested community members to visit the Zion campus on line at www.zionschoolbelleville.org or by visiting the school at their convenience.

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Keil’s Clock Shop109 East Main Street Belleville, IL 62220

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Chamber Member UpdateSENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERSLooking for a chance to brighten someone’s day? Become a Senior Companion!

The Senior Companion Program pairs healthy, active people 55 and older with other seniors who otherwise would not be able to live independently. The program is sponsored by Southwestern Illinois College Programs and Services for Older Persons.

“The companions provide supportive, individualized services to help clients maintain their dignity and independence,” said Carla Boswell, director of senior volunteer programs at PSOP. “The goal is to keep them independent and in their own homes.”

Senior Companions provide companionship and assistance to their peers who are homebound or may be socially isolated. They visit one or more days per week for four hours per day and can assist with daily tasks, provide transportation, and give support and a much-needed break to full-time caregivers. Companions earn a nontaxable stipend and other fringe benefits.

For more information on Senior Companion Program opportunities, contact Carla Boswell in St. Clair County at 618-234-4410, ext. 7036; Deirdre Evans in the East St. Louis area at 618-874-6584; Elaine Roustio in Madison County at 618-797-7369; or Deena Duvall in Monroe or Randolph counties at 618-826-2634.

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY NOW ACCEPTING DONATIONS FOR BOOK BAZAARMemorial Hospital Auxiliary is now collecting donations for the annual Book Bazaar. Books, sheet music, vintage magazines (prior to 1945), art prints, phonograph records, cookbooks, yearbooks, CDs, movie videos and DVDs are now being accepted. Donations may be placed in Book Bazaar barrels at one of the following locations until April 16:

Bank of Edwardsville5720 West Main Street, Belleville

Bank of O’Fallon901 South Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon

Belleville Health and Sports Center1001 South 74th Street, Belleville

Commerce Bank5701 West Main Street, Belleville

Seven Hills - Family Physicians of O’Fallon310 North Seven Hills Road, O’Fallon

Memorial Healthcare Center – O’Fallon800 East Highway 50, O’Fallon

HOLLAND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES COMPLETES CONSTRUCTION ON O’FALLON FIRE HOUSE & PARKS MAINTENANCE FACILITYHolland Construction Services, Inc. (Holland) recently completed construction on the new O’Fallon Fire/EMS headquarters, as well as the Parks & Recreation maintenance facility.

Holland served as construction manager on the $5.8 million project. The 16,400 square-foot five-bay firehouse features workstations, sleeping quarters, a weight room, and a training/conference center. The 7,500 square-foot Parks maintenance building includes four apparatus bays and multi-purpose administration space.

Archimages served as the architect on the project. For more information, visit Holland’s website at www.hollandcs.com.

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO HOLD WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMWork toward a successful and healthy life by enrolling in Memorial’s comprehensive 9-week lifestyle improvement program, Healthy Lifestyle. The program begins Wednesday, February 4, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Memorial’s Belleville Health and Sports Center, 1001 South 74th Street, Belleville, Illinois. The program will end on Wednesday, April 1.

The Healthy Lifestyle program is designed to help you find the right balance of diet and exercise to achieve your personal weight loss goals. The program includes body fat analysis and blood pressure testing at the beginning and end of the 9-week program, weekly weigh-ins, diet and nutrition information, an introduction to a variety of exercise programs and a personalized exercise plan designed for each participant.

The program, taught by registered dietitians and fitness professionals, is offered for just $95. Class size is limited. For more information on Healthy Lifestyle or to register for the program, call Memorial’s Community Relations Department at (618) 257-5649.

Memorial Hospital AnnexTuesdays and Thursdays through April 168 – 11 a.m.Saturdays, February 7, March 7 and April 48 – 11 a.m.

Memorial HospitalNorth and East EntrancesOrthopedic and Neurosciences Center

Regions Bank4800 West Main Street, Belleville

Schnucks Markets907 East Highway 50, O’Fallon5720 North Belt West, Belleville110 Carlyle Plaza Drive, Belleville2665 North Illinois Street, Swansea

Shop and Save4201 North Belt West, Belleville

St. Paul United Church of Christ115 West B Street, Belleville

YMCA2627 Carlyle Avenue, Belleville284 North Seven Hills Road, O’Fallon

If you have any questions about the Book Bazaar, please contact Memorial Hospital Auxiliary at (618) 257-5545 or email [email protected].

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HOLLAND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES EXPANDS TEAMMike Marchal, president of Holland Construction Services (Holland), is pleased to announce three recent new hires.

Dan Liening joins Holland to oversee Quality Assurance. Dan brings over 33 years of experience to this newly created position. In his role with Holland, Dan will provide another level of quality assurance and control over Holland projects. He will work closely with the General Superintendent as another set of eyes to review plans/specs., review submittals, conduct pre-installation conferences and training seminars, and follow-up on warranty items.

Laura Mollett has joined the Holland team as a Senior Estimator with over16 years of experience in the construction industry focusing on

Design/Build Management, Estimating, Engineering, and Project Management. Laura received a degree in Civil Engineering from Washington University.

Brian Dayton has been hired as a Project Engineer. In his new role, he will provide support to Holland Project Managers on multiple projects. Brian is a 2010 graduate of SIUE with a degree in Construction Management and has over 5 years previous industry experience.

For more information, visit Holland’s website at www.hollandcs.com.

SCHMIDT ART CENTER TO FEATURE SWIC FACULTY ART SHOW Check out the works of the Southwestern Illinois College art faculty as the 2015 William and Florence Schmidt Art Center exhibition schedule kicks off with the SWIC Art Faculty Exhibit.

The exhibition opened Thursday, Jan. 22 with a 6-8 p.m. reception at the center, located on the SWIC Belleville Campus, 2500 Carlyle Ave. The exhibition is open through Thursday, Feb. 26. Both the opening reception and the exhibit are free and open to the public.

Sculptures, ceramics, paintings, photographs, mixed media pieces and digital images by faculty members Paula McAteer, Guy Weible, Don Bevirt, Spyros Karayiannis, Dan Lowery, Wayne Shaw, Doug Eskra, Dale Threlkeld, Sherry Wimmer, Brad Eilering, Todd May, Shawn Niebruegge, Dawn Blum, Nancy Friederich, Denise Schilling, Andrew Brandmeyer and Cory Sellers will be on display.

“Through this exhibition, we proudly share the high quality works of the SWIC art faculty,” said Curator and Facility Coordinator Nicole Dutton. “Not only are they helping to shape the artists of the future, they are all regionally, nationally and internationally known artists in their own right.”For more information, call 618-222-5ART (5278), or visit swic.edu/theschmidt.

Dan Liening

Laura Mollett

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SWIC RED BUD CAMPUS TO HOST ANNUAL POETRY CONTEST The Southwestern Illinois College Red Bud Campus will be hosting its annual poetry contest for area students and residents this spring.

Individuals of all ages are invited to showcase their creative abilities through poetry in this contest. Divisions for entries are as follows: adult, high school, eighth grade, seventh grade, sixth grade, fifth grade and fourth grade.

Each contestant is allowed to submit one poem and all entries must be turned in with a completed entry form by Friday, Feb. 27. Entry forms can be found online at swic.edu/poetry-contest and submissions can be mailed to Amy Brockman at 500 W. South Fourth St., Red Bud, IL, 62278 or turned in to the Student Development Office, Room 175.

Students will be recognized for their poetic excellence at an award ceremony Tuesday, April 21 at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Room. First, second and third place will be awarded in each division. Winners will have an opportunity to share their poem during the ceremony. For more information, contact Amy Brockman at 866-942-SWIC (7942), ext. 8104.

AMBASSADOR TRAVEL ANNOUNCES NEW HIRE AND RETIREMENT AMBASSADOR TRAVEL, located in Downtown Belleville since 1974, is pleased to announcethe hire of their newest employee Toni Crunk. Toni started with Ambassador Travel September 2, 2014 as Travel Professional.

Janet Zimmermann has retired after 25 years of service with Ambassador Travel.

Toni Crunk

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As a business owner, that personal service is so important. With the big banks, decisions have tobe processed, and usually they’re not processed locally. With TheBANK, it’s all local. Thedecisions are made locally and quickly. So it’s like having your own hometown personalbanker.

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Medical Transportation, Inc.; and Doug Kloeppel, Asst. Vice President, Retail Area Sales Manager TheBANK of Edwardsville.

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SPINAL CORD INJURY SUPPORT GROUP OFFERED AT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Memorial Hospital, along with Living Independently Now Center (LINC), is offering a support group for adults and their family members and caregivers who have suffered a spinal cord injury. Meetings are held the third Friday of each month from Noon to 1 p.m. in the Community Room at the Orthopedic and Neurosciences Center at Memorial, located at 4700 Memorial Drive in Belleville.

The Spinal Cord Injury Support Group will help educate patients and those in the community about Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and provide encouragement through treatment. This support group will offer a safe environment for people to share their experiences. For more information about this program, please call Lindsay (618) 257-5758.

TWO CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS WRAP-UP IN MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOISIMPACT Strategies today announced it has completed constructing two projects in Madison County, Illinois, including a new Jack Schmitt Chevrolet dealership in Wood River and Friar Tuck beverage retail store in Edwardsville.

The new 33,000-square-foot Jack Schmitt Chevy dealership sits on an 11-acre site located at 1870 East Edwardsville Road. The facility replaces Jack Schmitt’s existing Chevrolet location at 1401 Vaughn Road, also in Wood River. The new building is made from a pre-engineered metal building frame accented with masonry, aluminum composite metal panels, metal wall panels and storefront system on the outside. The dealership has approximately 20 service bays and a detached car wash/detail shop. EWR Associates, Inc., is the architect.

Friar Tuck located its first metro east store in the booming community of Edwardsville, Illinois. The beverage store sells thousands of domestic wines, beers, microbrews and spirits. IMPACT Strategies was awarded a $1.4 million contract to build the 16,500 square foot store which was completed in 4.5 months. TRi Architects of St. Louis is the architect for the project.

HSHS ST. ELIZABETH’S HOSPITAL PARTICIPATING IN RURAL HEALTH TELE-NETWORK LAUNCHED WITH FEDERAL GRANTIn recent years, many rural Illinois hospitals have expressed a need for tele-medicine and tele-health services to better serve patients. Beginning this past summer, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and 15 other hospitals formed the “Illinois CONNECT Rural Health Tele-Network” (Tele-CONNECT). Tele-CONNECT’s purpose is to coordinate and improve the access, quality and delivery of tele-medicine and tele-health services for patients in underserved and rural areas of central and southern Illinois.

This new network will help expand patient access to advanced emergency care in rural areas that may not have specialist physicians. It will also expand access to tele-health remote monitoring for heart failure patients in their homes.

To plan and develop this network, HSHS St. Francis Hospital (Litchfield, IL) successfully applied for federal grant funding. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Office of Rural Health Policy awarded $84,990 to the collaborative’s 12-month project. The purpose of the grant program is to promote the planning of healthcare networks to achieve efficiencies, expand access to, coordinate, and improve the quality of essential health care services. Overall, the goal is to strengthen the rural health care system as a whole.

Alison Kennedy, Stroke Coordinator for St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, noted, “St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is privileged to be able to take part in this stroke network system. Since launching our program on December 18, 2013, St. Elizabeth’s Stroke Tele-Medicine Program has grown tremendously, with becoming designated as an Emergent Stroke Ready Hospital in June 2014. In addition, we have consulted tele-med stroke specialists on almost 100 patients and have increased our usage of tPA, “brain saving” medication, by four fold. Having the opportunity to participate in the new Rural Health Tele-Network will only strengthen St. Elizabeth’s Stroke Telemedicine program, and increase positive outcomes for Stroke patients across Southern Illinois.”

The Tele-CONNECT chair, Gurpreet S. Mander, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAP, stated, “We are grateful to HRSA for funding our project, and to the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis Foundation, a private foundation, for an additional $50,000 match.” Dr. Mander is a Medical Staff Member of HSHS St. Francis Hospital and serves as Chief Medical Officer of HSHS St. John's Hospital (Springfield, IL).

Dr. Mander added, “This grant will help the hospitals work together to enhance the lives of hundreds of Illinois stroke and other emergency room patients. Ultimately, the long-term goal is for Tele-CONNECT to be an integrated network serving underserved patients and helping physicians in rural hospital emergency rooms expedite treatment decisions to improve patient outcomes.”

Under the grant project, network members also receive expertise from several Advisors. Advisors include: Julie Casper, Coordinator, Center for Rural Health, Illinois Department of Public Health; Becky Sanders and Dr. Jonathan Neufeld, Directors, Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center; Lori Williams, Vice President, Small & Rural Hospital Affairs, Illinois Hospital Association; Dr. Mark Stampehl, Director of Heart Failure at St. John's Hospital (and Medical Director, Heart Failure Remote Monitoring Tele-health Program). Health Management Associates is the consulting group supporting network members with strategic and operational planning.

Of the total Tele-CONNECT planning project budget, 63 percent ($84,990) is financed with federal HRSA grant dollars and 37 percent ($50,000) is financed by the Innovation Institute of the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis Foundation, a nongovernmental source.

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Chamber Member UpdateBRAD AUSTIN JOINS COMMERCE BANK AS VICE PRESIDENT, COMMERCIAL BANKING Harlan Ferry, President, Metro East Region, recently announced that Brad Austin has joined Commerce as vice president and commercial relationship manager. In his new position, Austin is responsible for business development and relationship management related to Commerce’s full line of banking, borrowing and treasury management solutions for commercial clients.

Ferry said, “We are pleased to welcome Brad to our commercial team in the southern Illinois area. With his extensive experience in building successful commercial banking relationships, he will be an exceptional asset for the bank and its customers. “

Austin has in excess of 20 years of commercial banking experience and most recently worked as a Commercial loan originator and loan portfolio manager. Austin earned a bachelor of science in finance and accounting from Columbia College and attended the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Wisconsin. Active in the community, Austin is a board member for Meramec Regional Development Corporation, past president and member of Kiwanis and Toastmaster’s Club. For additional information, please visit www.commercebank.com.

Brad Austin

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH NEUROCALL, INC. TO BRING TELENEUROLOGY SERVICES TO PATIENTSMemorial Hospital is pleased to announce that it has added Teleneurology to its spectrum of services available to patients through NeuroCall, one of the nation’s leading providers of telestroke and teleneurology services. Teleneurology is an emerging trend in healthcare that puts physicians at Memorial Hospital in remote contact with a highly trained neurologist. By interacting and collaborating with the remote neurologist, hospitals can provide faster and more accurate diagnoses resulting in earlier and optimized treatment.

“Having access to neurology consultation is absolutely critical when treating stroke and acute neurology patients. But there are many communities, both urban and rural, that don’t have access to this kind of care. We’re committed to changing this by working with progressive healthcare providers like Memorial Hospital,” said Ricardo Garcia-Rivera, M.D., founder of NeuroCall, Inc.

With NeuroCall’s neurologists ability to provide immediate attention to stroke patients and other neurological emergencies, Memorial Hospital will be able to provide an even higher level of time-sensitive care. There are almost 800,000 strokes each year in the U.S and it is estimated that strokes cause more than 140,000 deaths, which is the third leading cause. It is the leading condition for rehabilitation costs.

By using high definition video link and consultation with the remote neurologist, hospitals can provide faster and more accurate diagnoses resulting in earlier and optimized treatment. A prime example is time sensitive administration of a powerful clot-busting drug which studies have shown save valuable brain function for stroke patients.

“Now, it doesn’t matter if patients live in New York City or in a small community in western Texas. With partnerships like the one we’ve developed with Memorial Hospital, they’ll be able to get the full attention of one our neurologists within minutes,” adds Dr. Garcia-Rivera. Studies have shown that teleneurology is valid, accurate and highly reliable in providing medical treatment.

IMPROVE YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN 2015 HSHS ST. ELIZABETH’S HOSPITAL INVITES COMMUNITY TO JOIN TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL CLUBSt. Elizabeth’s Hospital invites area community members to join its Toastmasters International Club, a nonprofit organization, focusing on communication and leadership development, in which professionals can gain confidence and public speaking skills in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Meetings occur on the first and third Thursday of each month from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.

St. Elizabeth’s Hospital chose to charter a Toastmasters International club as a beneficial colleague development opportunity in February 2013, and has since opened the club to the community. Members have the option to attend either meeting time, organized by St. Elizabeth’s Club, or to attend one of the 13,500 clubs in 116 countries that make up Toastmasters International’s global network of meeting locations.

At each meeting, members have the opportunity to improve leadership and speaking skills by taking turns giving presentations in a relaxed environment, which includes a friendly evaluation from their peers, along with constructive tips for growth. The cost to become a member is $36 biannually.

“Toastmasters isn’t only about developing public speaking and leadership skills for professionals, it truly encompasses how everyone can become a better communicator in their daily lives,” said Leslee Martin, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Club President. “If you or anyone you know would like to improve their communication skills for success, I invite you to join us.”

If you feel unsure about joining the club, free guest visits are encouraged. To find out more about Toastmasters International, visit www.toastmasters.org or contact Leslee Martin at [email protected] or 234-2120, extension 2843.

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

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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

TAMAR II OFFICE BUILDING IN SHILOH OPENS FOR BUSINESS Construction-management firm IMPACT Strategies recently completed the construction of TAMAR II Office Building at 1116 Hartman Lane in Shiloh, Ill. The $2 million project began in July and was completed three weeks ahead of its scheduled completion in January. TAMAR Properties from the metro east is the owner and developer.

TAMAR II Office Building primarily serves HSHS Medical Group as home for its new 5,500-square-foot multi-specialty medical clinic. The building’s additional space will be occupied by Fulford Homes starting in March 2015.

IMPACT Strategies project manager Will Stajduhar managed the project along with project assistant Kari Stevens and superintendent Jason Jones. The team collaborated with EWR Associates Inc. of Fairview Heights, the project’s architectural design firm.

8TH ANNUAL WINE EVENT WITH MAGNUMS FOR MAGNUM RAFFLEThroughout the month of February, Andria’s Countryside Restaurant in Edwardsville will host their 8th Annual Wine Event and Magnums for Magnum Wine Raffle. One hundred percent of raffle proceeds benefit Hospice of Southern Illinois’ programs & services for individuals and their loved ones touched by a terminal illness. In addition, 10% of all “Andria’s Countryside Restaurant’s Wine Sales” in February will benefit Hospice of Southern Illinois’ Facility Dog, Magnum, C.H.A.M.P. Certified Facility Dog, and the Pet Therapy Programs. Only 500 “Magnums for Magnum Raffle Tickets” are available for purchase. For a $20 donation per chance, those over 21 years of age can win one of ten Magnums of Wine. Tickets are available at Andria’s Countryside Restaurant or Hospice of Southern Illinois. The Magnums for Magnum Raffle drawing will take place February 28, 2015, at approximately 8 p.m.

We appreciate the continued support of Andria’s Countryside Restaurant as our neighbor, supporter, and advocate for the Hospice of Southern Illinois, Hospice Home, Relais Bonne Eau, and Pet Therapy & Facility Dog Programs. We thank Koerner Distributor, Inc., Southern Wine & Spirits, Wirtz Beverage, & Private Collectors for contributing to Magnum’s Raffle. With the help of our community partners, we are able to continue providing excellent care and services to terminally ill patients and their families and to provide an alternative “place to call home” at Hospice Home, Relais Bonne Eau located in Edwardsville, Illinois.

For more information about this event or Hospice of Southern Illinois, visit our website, www.hospice.org, call our Development Department, 618-659-7900, or email Kathy Wilson, [email protected].

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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

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Sunday, February 22Dine with Anna & ElsaEckert’s (618) 233-0513

Young at Heart: Pops & ArtLindenwood University- Belleville Auditorium(618) 235-5600

Bridal Fashion Show and Vendor FairThe Weingarten(618) 257-9463

Monday, February 23BunkoEckert’s (618) 233-0513

Friday - Sunday, February 27 - March 1RV & Camper ShowBelle Clair Exposition Center (618) 233-0052

Saturday, February 28CARITAS Growing Hope Annual BreakfastHecker Community Center(618) 394-5900

Seeking Freedom from AddictionNational Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows(618) 394-6281

Every Tuesday in FebruaryBingoChick-fil-A at Green Mount Commons(618) 257-9700

Every Thursday in February Kids Story Time Chick-fil-A at Green Mount Commons(618) 257-9700

Monday - Thursday, February 2-5 Construction Career ExpoBelle Clair Exposition Center (618) 233-0052

Friday, February 6Sweet On YouEye on Design(618) 257-9750

Soiree pour la Vue An Evening for Sight benefiting MindsEyeBeyond Broadway - STL(618) 394-6444

Saturday, February 7 Princess Tea Party Eckert’s (618) 233-0513

Illinois Trekkers Mid-Winter Soup WalkSt. John’s United Church of Christ - Smithton(618) 670-6920

CARITAS Heart & Soul GalaThe Regency Conference Center(618) 688-1162

Hospice of Southern Illinois 9th Annual Valentine Trivia NightKnights of Columbus Hall- Fairview Heights (618) 235-1703

Confirmation Spectacular 2015“Spirit Mania: Living the Game”National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows(618) 394-6440

Sunday, February 8Auto Swap MeetBelle Clair Exposition Center (618) 233-0052

Monday, February 9BunkoEckert’s (618) 233-0513

Friday & Saturday, February 13 & 14Largest Yard SaleBelle Clair Exposition Center (618) 233-0052

Saturday, February 14Valentine’s Dinner DanceThe Weingarten (618) 257-9463

My Little Honey Brunch Murder Mystery Dinner- Zombie Love Eckert’s (618) 233-0513

Daddy and Me MorningChick-fil-A at Green Mount Commons(618) 257-9700

Wednesday, February 18Adam’s AuctionBelle Clair Exposition Center (618) 233-0052

Thursday, February 19Diva NightDowntown Belleville (618) 257-7022www.bellevillemainstreet.com

Saturday & Sunday, February 21 & 22Flea Market Belle Clair Exposition Center (618) 233-0052

Saturday, February 21Mommy & Me Cooking ClassKids Cooking ClassDaddy- Daughter DinnerEckert’s (618) 233-0513

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

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Save the Date3rd Annual Belleville Ale FestSaturday, April 25Althoff Catholic High School Parking Lot

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