Collinsville Chamber of CommerceQUARTERLY CONNECTION

Spring 2017

Golf Play Day, April 21

Annual Meeting & Auction April 11

PRESIDENT: JASON REHG- EDWARD JONESVICE PRESIDENT: JERI-LYNN CRAFTON - CRAFTON PLUMBINGTREASURER: SHANNON STELLING - CHAMBER INTERNET SERVICESPAST-PRES: TAMMY OWENS - RE/MAX ALLIANCE

LINDA ALLAN- ALLAN & CIUFERI FUNERAL HOMECARRIE CUSHING- CMC ELECTRICROBIN STEINMAN- ANDERSON HOSPITALRON SHAMBAUGH - BEST HOMETOWN BANKDEBRA PAYNE - WILLARDS FORMAL WEARDIANNE RILEY - FCB BANKSCYNTHIA PRUITT - PRUITTS TIRE AND AUTO SALESLAWRENCE JACKSON - THEBANK OF EDWARDSVILLEDONNA GREEN - ADVANTACLEANMIKE PAMATOT- HORSERADISH FESTIVAL COMMITTEEDAVID AMSDEN- ITALIAN FEST COMMITTEESANDY DARLING- COLLINSVILLE PROGRESS

EXOFFICIO MEMBERS:CINDY WARKE/JAMIE LANE - GATEWAY CENTERMITCH BAIR - CITY OF COLLINSVILLETERRY “BONES” ALLAN - COLLINSVILLE TOWNSHIPKIM COLLINS - UNIT 10 SCHOOL DISTRICTDOUGLAS ERHART - CARD

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CHAMBER AMBASSADORS

Triple Crown DevelopmentSam Ramadan121 S Bluff RdCollinsville IL 62234859.393.5303

CenterPointe ChurchJeremy Drake2200 VandaliaCollinsville, IL 62234www.cpointechurch.com629.777.8077

Midwest Tax Resolution CenterAnh Le722 Lincoln HwyFairview Heights, IL 62208midwesttaxresolutioncenter.com855.336.5375

REED Eye Care CenterLorran Lewis10900 Lincoln TrailFairview Heights, IL 62208618.398.5005

Alpha Storage LLCMichele Fiudo300 Alpha Dr.Collinsville IL 62234alphastorage-collinsville.com618.410.1048

88.7 WSIE The SoundSteve Jankowski0141 Dunham Hall, Campus Box 1773Edwardsville IL 62026www.siue.edu/wsie618.650.2228

Right at HomeAnnie Eads1 Regency Plaza Dr.Collinsville IL 62234www.rahswil.com618.215.6797

Axis Plumbing LLCDawn Dawley407 S 2nd St.Caseyville IL 62232www.axisplumbing.com618.855.9622

Darin ChiropracticChristy Darin2861 Madison AveGranite City IL 62040www.darinchiropractic.com618.931.2050

Leskera Law FirmJohn Leskera120 East Church StreetCollinsville IL 62234618.344.7734

Ramon’s Eldorado RestaurantRaymond Otero1711 St. Louis Rd.Collinsville IL 62234ramonseldorado.net618.344.6435

TanglewoodJacob WattersTanglewood ParkwayCaseyville IL 62232www.tanglewoodillinois.com

Ms. Angee’s BakeryAngela Buchanan1101 Caseyville Rd. Suite ECaseyville IL 62232msangeesbakery2.com618.365.6565

Southern Illinois Healthcare FoundationCindy McHaney1215 Vandalia Ave.Collinsville IL 62234sihf.org618.343.6015

5th Quarter Pub & GrillJosh Miller118 E. Main St.Collinsville IL 62234618.343.2020

Parkside SalonStacy Kneedler & Scott Mumper219 W MainCollinsville IL 62234618.978.5269

US BankTim Jeffers501 Belt Line Rd.Collinsville IL 62234www.usbank.com618.346.5070

Friends of the DD Collins HouseLois Meztger703 W Main StCollinsville IL 62234www.friendsoftheddcollinshouse.org618.420.0288

United Insurance Brokerage FirmCarla Smith3024 Nameoki RdGranite City IL 62040unitedinsurancebrokerage.com618.877.2644

Colton’s Steak House & GrillOpening in MayMathew Lucash5 East port Plaza Dr.Collinsville IL 62234

Stifel Investment ServicesHency-Roider Financial Services GroupGary Hency and Lee Roider113 South Main St, Suite BWaterloo IL 62298www.stifel.com

WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER

WENDI VALENTI - EXECUTIVE DIRECTORCHANELLE SMITH - COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATORTAIT JOHNSON - INTERNDARCY MALONE - INTERN

CHAMBER STAFF

CHAIR: SHANNON STELLING - CHAMBER INTERNET SERVICES

JASON REHG- EDWARD JONESDAVE THOMPSON- WOODS BASEMENT SYSTEMSJOYCE BIEGERT- BIEGERT’S JEWELRYLEAH JOYCE - THRIVENT FINANCIALJAMIE LANE- GATEWAY CENTERMATT WYATT- THEBANK OF EDWARDSVILLEVICKY BORROR- QUALITY ACCOUNTING SOLUTIONSDONNA GREEN - ADVANTACLEANAMY YAN - COMPUTYPE IT SOLUTIONSDAVID FITZGERALD - BEST HOMETOWN BANKALENE HILL - COLLINSVILLE TOWNSHIPMATTHEW PARROTT - GCS CREDIT UNIONDIANNE RILEY - FCB BANKS

United Insurance Brokerage FirmCarla Smith3024 Nameoki RdGranite City IL 62040unitedinsurancebrokerage.com618.877.2644

Colton’s Steak House & GrillOpening in MayMathew Lucash5 East port Plaza Dr.Collinsville IL 62234

Stifel Investment ServicesHency-Roider Financial Services GroupGary Hency and Lee Roider113 South Main St, Suite BWaterloo IL 62298www.stifel.com

Stop in for Springtime SavingsSpringtime means change and

The Mail Box Store would love to help!

Stop by for these specials.

15% discount Business Cards

12% discount Document Shredding

THANK YOU CRAFTON PLUMBING

In making accomodations for our new building tenant (Parkside Salon), the Chamber needed to make improvments to the water pres-sure in the building. Crafton Plumbing donated over $1000 worth of repairs to help make this happen. Thank you to Tony and Jeri-Lynn Crafton.

THANK YOU HOMETOWN MEDIA

At the December Business After Hours, Hometown Media presented the Collinsville Chamber of Commerce with a donation Check of $1000! Hometown Media is a Collinsville business that has made an additional donation to the Collinsville Chamber for more than two decades. Please visit their website at hometownmediasolutions.com or give them a call at 618.345.5400. Also visit their local deal page at: 618Deals.com

Rockin’ Demo, sponsored by MedExpress, was the Grand Champion Mouse at the 2017 Mouse Races on Saturday, January 21st, 2017. More than 150 guests bet on their favorite mouse, enjoy Plinko, Winner’s Wheel, 50/50 and silent auction. A Championchip race with all of the mouse winners concluded the evening!

Thank You to our sponsors:

AdvantaClean of Madison CountyCMC Electric

Crafton PlumbingLaura Buick GMC

MedExpressReMax Preferred Partners

Allegra Marketing Print MailBest Hometown BankBullseye Promotions

Chamber Internet SolutionsCollinsville Area Recreation District

Collinsville Jr. Service ClubCricket Wireless

Dean’s LiquorEdward Jones- Jason Rehg

FCB BanksLE Smith Jewelers

Thank you to our event Partners:

Collinsville Sunrise Kiwanisraised $1364

Collinsville Progressraised $1015

Thank you for your hard work and participation.

Re/Max Preferred PartnersSponsored the beverages for the evening.

2017 Mouse Races

Best Hometown Bank Employees show off their mouse ears.

Alice Halliday from MedExpress Urgent Care named ROCKIN’ DEMO, the Grand Champion Mouse at the 2017 Collinsville Chamber of Commerce Mouse Races on Saturday. We crowned Alice with Mouse Ears and presented her with a mouse emoji, T-shirt and a Cheese-Ball trophy at work today. Congratulations Alice!

Million Dollar Eddie Sponsored by Best Hometown Bank won Race 5.

AdvantaClean took the prize for the 4th race.

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Best Hometown Bank Employees show off their mouse ears.

CHAMBER 101 Maximize Membership & Orientation

Orientation to better utilize your Chamber Membership This introduction to the Chamber of Commerce is open to ANY and ALL staff members of your company or business

Highly recommended for new members and new employees

Thursday, March 23, 2017

12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Chamber Office 221 W. Main

Street Collinsville IL

Topics Include: Marketing

Networking Community Involvement

Members Only Section of the

Website Committees

Events

For more info call: 618-344-2884 Or email: info@discovercollinville.com

Share the SpotlightThe Share the Spotlight features a member who recuits another member join and the new member who joins. If you are interested in refering a business for Chamber Membership, please contact the Chamber Office. We could be featuring your business in the next newsletter.

Leskera Law FirmJohn Leskera618.344.7734

1) How long have you done business in Collinsville? And how long have you been doing this type of work?I started practicing for a St. Louis firm in 1988 and opened an office in Collinsville in 1997. I rented office space on Vandalia street for $200 a month! I bought the building at 120 East Church Street in 2000 and have been here since. My son Justin is a law student and my son Jordan plans to attend law school while serving as an Captain in the Army. My father, Jack, practiced law in Collinsville for 55 years. How cool is that?

2) Describe your products or services. What do you think makes your business stand out? We limit our practice to personal injury, workers’ compensation, and employment discrimination. We get in a case, get er done, and get out which make our clients’ happy. Deb is our firm Administrator and we are adding staff later this year as part of our expansion plan.

3) What value do you hope to get out of your Chamber membership?Meeting new people who are enhancing Collinsville and making a difference.

4) How do you know Alene Hill, who referred you to join the Chamber?Wow, where do I begin?! Alene grew up dancing with my sisters Karen and Beth at her mother Doris’ Dance Studio on Lebanon Road. Alene was always kind and loving to me, her friend’s little brother. My mom always said Alene reminded her of Jackie Kennedy. That says it all!

Collinsville Township, Alene Hill 618.344.1290

1) How long has there been a Collinsville Township?According to the Centennial History of Madison County, Illinois and its People, Collinsville Township was established in the early 1800s, with the first settlers in the area.

2) Describe your products or services. What do you think makes your business stand out? Township government is responsible for providing an office and facilities for the Assessor, as well as maintaining roads and bridges under the authority of the Township Highway Commissioner. Another duty of Township government through the Supervisor’s office is to provide assistance to the needy with numerous programs. The Clerk’s Office maintains records and administers voting procedures and the Senior Center offers adults 50 years and older programs that promote personal independence, healthy aging, social connection and life-long learning.

3) What value have you experienced as a Chamber member?Our membership in the Collinsville Chamber keeps the Township connected to the larger community and on top of important local issues and trends in our local market.

4) Why did you refer Leskera Law Firm to join the Chamber? The Leskera Law firm, with its longstanding presence and continuing involvement of the Leskera family in our community business scene, organizations and institutions is a natural fit for Chamber membership.

Ms. Angee’s BakeryAngela Buchanan618.345.8615

1) How long have you done business in Collinsville? And how long have you been doing this type of work?I’ve been doing business in the city for 2 weeks..But I’ve been baking and decorating for over 12 years.

2) Describe your products or services. What do you think makes your business stand out? I offer a variety of pastries from donuts and muffins to cupcakes and decorated cakes.I think my ability to design and decorate cakes makes me stand out.

3) What value do you hope to get out of your Chamber membership? I hope to meet and network with people that share that passion to do what they love to do...

4) How do you know All Pro T’s, who referred you to join the Chamber? I met the staff of All Pro Tee years ago... I’m a football mom for the FV Hts Falcons Organization and we wanted some shirts made for the parents so I found All Pro Tees on Google and came up... talked with Matt and he was very nice and patient with me ( really didn’t know what I wanted and had several different sizes ) so he gave my ideas to Ian to help with designing and voila the rest is history.... I’ve been purchasing from them for years now... and Matt is the one who suggested the place now known as “Ms. Angee’s Bakery...

All Pro T’sMatt ReichertMichelle Reichert618.344.2200

1) How long have you done business in Collinsville? And how long have you been doing this type of work?We have been doing business in Collinsville for 20 years. We started in our home and graduated to a commercial space once the business outgrew the space we were in.

2) Describe your products or services. What do you think makes your business stand out?We sell custom apparel, we offer custom screen printing and embroidery for businesses, schools, churches and much more. I believe we stand out because we strive to deliver the best product possible. We have an excellent team with a great work ethic.

3) What value have you experienced as a Chamber member? We have been long time members but only recently have started getting involved. We learned the value of networking and benefits from getting to know other business owners in the community.

4) Why did you refer Ms. Angee’s Bakery to join the Chamber? I referred Ms. Angee to the Chamber because I believed it would be beneficial to help her new business grow. As a company, we genuinely enjoy helping others grow and improve their businesses.

Share the Spotlight

The Chamber Board Election process has changed. Voting will now be done electronically by an email survey. Paper ballots will no longer be mailed out. A survey ballot is mailed to the designated primary contact for voting members only. Responses will be taken through Friday March 17. The nominating committee reviewed statment of candid-ancy forms from interested parties and interviewed poten-tial canidates. The following slate of nominations will be presented on the ballots:Jeri-Lynn CraftonCrafton Plumbing

Shannon StellingChamber Internet Service

Diane Riley FCB Banks

Kai Redmon Redmon Insurance

Andy Robinson ReMax Alliance

Jake Bodi Ameren

Kendra Kostelac Lindenwood University

Elected board members serve a three-year term and are eligible to serve a maximum of two con-secutive elected terms. Upon an expired term members are eligible to run for the Board of Directors after one year. Board members are expected to attend regularly scheduled monthly Board of Directors meetings, held the third Tues-day of the month at noon, as well as special Chamber meet-ings as requested. Board mem-bers are expected to participate in Chamber events, such as the Community Awards Night, Annual Meeting and various events throughout their term.

Collinsville Progress is the community de-velopment arm of the Collinsville Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of Progress is to make the community more attractive and appealing to potential businesses and residents and to sponsor projects for the improvement and enjoyment of its citizens.

Progress pays for Christmas decora-tions, street pole banners, makes grants to charitable causes and gives the monthly Carl Schultz Business Improvement of the Month Award and Paul Miller Business As-sociate of the Month Award.

To get involved with Collinsville Prog-ress, or if you have a business to nominate for the Carl Schultze Improvement of the Month Award or an individual for the Paul Miller Business Associate of the Month, contact the Chamber at 618/344-2884 or email us at info@discovercollinsville.com.

Would you like to nominate a business for the Carl Schultz Business Improvement of the Month Award? or know of an em-ployee who is deserving of the Paul Miller Business Associate of the Month Award? Get nomination forms from the Member Information Center of the Chamber web-site, Collinsville Progress facebook page, or the Chamber Office.

PRESIDENT: SANDY DARLING VICE PRES: LEAH JOYCE

TREASURER: JOY WOFFORDCORRESPONDING SECRETARY: DAVID FITZGERALD

PAST-PRES: CYNTHIA RICHTERALENE HILL

VICKY JACKSONDONNA GROTEFENDT

PATRICK MURPHYPATTI TOTTLEBEN

VICKI BORRORLOIS METZGERJASON REHG

RYAN DALLAPESCOTT RAYHO

DAVE TANZYUSJED ROBBINS

Progress MembersPaul Miller Business Associate of the Month

The Paul Miller Business Associate of the Month award is presented to an associate who provides outstanding service in one or more of the fol-lowing areas: friendly and courteous to cus-tomers, displays excep-tional service to the public, dedicated and conscientious in their job

performance, displays a strong moral character, involved in civic activities or organizations, or outstanding achievement to the City of Collinsville.

Collinsville Progress presented Bob Bohnenstiehl the Paul Miller Business Associate of the Month Award for his many years of service as the Building inspector with City of Collinsville. Bob recently retired from his position, we wish him well!

Collinsville Progress, Light Up Collinsville Holiday Lighting Contest

At the December Business After Hours and Holiday Party on Thurs-day, Collinsville Progress presented 2016 Holiday Lighting Awards to First Place Winner: The Nelson Family, 55 Woodford Way; 2nd place: The Graham Family, 108 Westbrook; and 3rd place: The Rutz Family, 908 Southwind. Congratulations to our winners! Sponsors of this year’s contest are Miller & Maack, Collinsville Building & Loan, & Dean’s Liquor.

Carl Schultze Improvement of the Month Award The Carl Schultze Improvement of the Month Award is presented to area businesses or organizations that make noteworthy improvements to a building or site which helps to better the community for Collinsville and its residents. This award is presented by Collinsville Progress in honor of Carl Schultze, a charter member of Progress and lifetime area resident. Carl’s significant contributions to Progress included the development and upkeep of the holiday lighting displays, area banner programs and many of the additional Progress programs still in place today.

Collinsville Progress presented the Carl Schultz improvement ot the Month Award to the Kathy and Steve Hoelscher, owners of Scuba Duck Car Wash at the February Business After Hours. The Car Wash was updated and renovated including new signage and exterior lighting. Visit them at 1840 Vandalia Street.

Collinsville Progress presented the Carl Schultz improvement ot the Month Award to Ron Shambaugh with Best Hometown Bank at the December Business After Hours. The bank at 100 East Clay, has undergone extensive renovation. Visit www.besthometownbank.com or call 618.345.1121.

Collinsville Progress presented the Carl Schultz improvement ot the Month Award to Friends of the DD Collins House for their work on the DD Collins House at the corner of Combs and Main. Visit friendsoftheddcollinshouse.org or call 618.420.0288.

THE EMPTY BOWL – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2017

The Empty Bowl took place on Wednes-day, March 1, 2017 at the Gateway Center, Benefiting the Collinsville Food Pantry. Collinsville Chamber members and busi-nesses helped serve up delicious soups.

This year’s event was bigger and better than ever as more than 40 soups were donated by local restaurants and vendors. Guests also enjoyed music, 50/50, gift baskets, and other raffles. The don’t-miss fundraiser has been a huge hit every year and Chamber members are glad to help the Food Pantry and their mission to help combat local hunger.

Thank you to all who volunteered and donated!

RIBBON CUTTING CELEBRATIONSCULLOP JENNINGS FLORIST

On December 14 Cullop Jenning’s Florist celebrated the re-grand opening of their location at 517 West Clay Street. Mike and Kim Ogle were joined by the Mayor, friends and Santa Claus for the occasion. Visit them online www.cullopjennings.com or call 618.344.0404.

LITTLE FREE LIBRARYOn Saturday, January 7, representatives of Collinsville Unit 10 and Collinsville Area Recreation District cut a ribbon for the Little Free Library. The program is ment to promote literacy in the community. Little Free Library is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to building communities through the sharing of books. The first Collinsville community box is located at the CARD office at 10 Gateway Drive adjacent to Splash City Water Park. Additional boxes will be at Willoughby Farm and Woodland Park in Collinsville and Pleasant Ridge Park in Maryville. Twin Echo and Summit Elementary Schools also have free lending library boxes. The initial supply of books was purchased with a literacy grant money and collected from Unit 10 staff. Visit CARD online at www.collinsvillerec.com

On Februrary 15, Ms. Angee’s Bakery celebrated the opening of their location at 1101 Caseyville Rd. Give them a call at 618.365.6565 or just pop in for a tasty treat! Welcome the the Chamber and to the Community!

MS. ANGEE’S BAKERY

Chambernet2017

Event

April 25, 2017

Chambernet

Full buffet and drinks in Grizzlies suites

5:30 - 8:00 PM GCS Ballpark

Attendance prizes50/50 RaffleCollege baseball between Lindenwood Belleville and Lindenwood St. Charles

RSVP by contacting James Caldwell at 618-337-3000 ext. 15 or jcaldwell@gatewaygrizzlies.com

Belleville

St. Louis

Collinsville

Troy, Maryville, St. Jacob, Marine

Edwardsville/Glen Carbon

South County

Lemay

Metro East

Southwest Madison County

FreeburgCahokia Waterloo

O’Fallon/ShilohFenton

Affton

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CITY OF COLLINSVILLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT GROUNDBREAKING

The City of Collinsville held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, February 22, 2017 for its new Water Treatment Plant that will be located at 9535 Collinsville Road. The new Water Treatment Plant will replace an aged plant that was constructed in 1958.The $20 million water treatment plant is being financed through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) State Revolving Loan Program. The new facility was designed by Hurst-Rosche Engineers, Inc. of Hillsboro, Illinois. The $17.8 million construction contract has been awarded to Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc. of Highland, Illinois. Construction of the 5 million gallon per day water treatment facility is expected to be completed by Summer of 2019 with the project completion scheduled for September, 2019.

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Mayor John Miller ,Council Members, City staff, representatives of Hurst-Rosche Engineers and representatives of Korte & Luitjohan Contractors.

Gregg Korte, Pete Korte and Allen Toennies with Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc.

Representatives of the City’s Public Works Department.

RSVP to James Cadwell 618.337.3000 jcaldwell@gatewaygrizzlies.com

The kick-off for the holiday season is always the Annual Business After Hours and Holiday Party celebrated at Best Hometown Bank. On December 15th, Chamber members celebrated the season with great food, beverages and a visit from Santa & Esther the Comfort Dog.

Collinsville Progress was on hand to give out the Paul Miller Award to Bob Bohnenstiehl, recently retired Building Inspector with the City of Collinsville for his years of hard work in the Collinsville community.

Collinsville Progress also awarded the Carl Schultze Improvement of the Month award to our host, Best Hometown Bank.

Thank you, Ron Shambaugh and the Best Hometown Bank staff, for the wonderful evening! And thank you to all who contributed to the Tree of Warmth!

DECEMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS & HOLIDAY PARTY AT BEST HOMETOWN BANK

Members brought childrens hats, gloves and scarves

for the Tree of Warmth and filled this extra large box.

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Business After Hours

The February Business After Hours is one of our highest attended events! Over 80 Chamber members and guests helped kick off Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 3rd at L.E. Smith Jewelers.

Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, beverages, 50/50 raffle and a raffle donated by L.E. Smith Jewelers. Congratulations to Scott & Linda Rayho, of Remax Preferred Partners on winning the Swarovski Baseball necklace & earrings.

Thank you to Jimmy and Lisa Smith and the L.E. Smith staff for our early Valentine’s Day celebration!

February Business After Hours Sponsored by

L.E. Smith Jewelers

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COLLINSVILLE CHAMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

For more information contact Chamber office at (618) 344-2884 or visit www.discovercollinsville.com

DATE & TIME EVENT LOCATION Wednesday, March 15 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Business & Blues- B2B Expo A unique happy hour networking experience with great food & fun!

Gateway Center 1 Gateway Drive Collinsville

Thursday, March 16 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Brown Bag Lunch Collinsville Chamber Office 221 W. Main Street

Thursday, March 23 12:00-1:30 p.m.

Chamber 101 - Orientation to better utilize your Chamber Membership

Collinsville Chamber Office 221 W. Main Street Collinsville

Wednesday, April 5 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Networking Lunch Sponsored by Vern’s Auto Repair and featuring Collinsville Food Pantry

Knights of Columbus 1 Columbus Plaza Collinsville

Tuesday, April 11 5:30 p.m. Doors open

Collinsville Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Auction Casino Night

Knights of Columbus 1 Columbus Plaza Collinsville

Thursday, April 20 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Brown Bag Lunch

Collinsville Chamber Office 221 W. Main Street

Friday, April 21 Registration at 9 am Shotgun start at 10 am

Chamber Golf Day-Enjoy 18 holes of golf, food, games & prizes!

Arlington Greens Golf Course 200 Arlington Dr. Granite City

Tuesday, April 25 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Chamber Net at the Gateway Grizzlies

GCS Ballpark 2301 Grizzlie Bear Blvd Sauget IL

Tuesday, May 2 Time: TBA Ramon’s 50th Anniversary Ramon’s - 1711 St. Louis Rd Wednesday, May 3 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Networking Lunch Sponsored by Ameren Illinois Efficiency

Knights of Columbus 1 Columbus Plaza Collinsville

Wednesday, May 10 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Business After Hours Co-Sponsored by TheBANK of Edwardsville & Fairmont City Library

Fairmont City Library & TheBANK of Edwardsville Branch 4444 Collinsville Rd., Fairmont City

Thursday, May 18 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Brown Bag Lunch Collinsville Chamber Office 221 W. Main Street

June 2 - 4 International Horseradish Festival 30th Anniversary celebration! For more info, visit: www.horseradishfestival.com

Woodland Park Collinsville

Wednesday, June 7 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Sponsor: STILL AVAILABLE Call 344-2884 if interested

Knights of Columbus 1 Columbus Plaza Collinsville

Tuesday, June 13 Noon – 1:30

Chamber 101 - Orientation to better utilize your Chamber Membership

Collinsville Chamber Office 221 W. Main Street Collinsville

Wednesday, June 14 5:00 p.m.– 7:00 p.m.

Business After Hours Co-Sponsored by CompuType IT Solutions & Gateway Fun Park

Gateway Fun Park 8 Gateway Drive Collinsville

5th Quarter Pub & GrillA+Graphics 2000A-1 Party & Wedding RentalAAIC IncorporatedAbstracts & Titles, Inc.Accredited RoofingADT Security Services - Justin StewardAdvantaClean of Madison CountyAir Force Recruiting ServiceAJD LandscapingAlendale CommoditiesAllan Auction ServiceAllan & Ciuferi Funeral HomeAllegra Marketing Print MailAllen RoofingAMEC Earth & EnvironmentalAmerican Cancer SocietyAmerican Legion Post #365.America’s Best Value InnAnderson HospitalApexNetwork Physcial TherapyBarber Jack’sBarry Wilson Funeral HomeBest Hometown BankBiegert’s JewelryBob Evans RestaurantBoy Scouts, Greater St. Louis Council Bullseye PromotionsButler Home ImprovementC21 Hartmann RealtorsCahokia Mounds Museum SocietyCedarhurst Assisted LivingChamber Internet SolutionsChampagne & Lace BridalChiropractic WorksCity of CollinsvilleCJM Risk SolutionsCMC Electric Inc.Coldwell Banker Brown RealtorsCollinsville Area Meals on WheelsCollinsville Area Recreation DistrictCollinsville Auto BodyCollinsville Building & LoanCollinsville Charities for ChildrenCollinsville ChoraleCollinsville First United Methodist ChurchCollinsville FirefightersCollinsville Food PantryCollinsville Historical MuseumCollinsville JayceesCollinsville Junior Service ClubCollinsville Lions ClubCollinsville Mason’s Lodge #712Collinsville Memorial Public LibraryCollinsville Shrine ClubCollinsville Sunrise Kiwanis ClubCollinsville TownshipCollinsville Unit #10 School Dist.Collinsville Women’s ClubCollinsville YamahaComputerease, Inc.CompuType IT SolutionsCopious TechnologiesCrafton PlumbingCreating Smiles Family DentistryCreative Business Forms Cricket CommunicationsCrosno Automatic Trans ServiceCullop-Jennings FloristCulver’s of CollinsvilleDean’s LiquorDiscovery Family ChurchDMC2

Dobbs Tire & AutoDoubletree CollinsvilleEden Village Retirement CenterEdward Jones-Janet Frasher, Financial AdvisorEdward Jones-Jason Rehg, Financial AdvisorEnvironmental Consultants, LLCExecutive Financial GroupFairfield Inn by MarriottFairmount ParkFarmers Insurance District OfficeFCB BanksFirst United Presbyterian ChurchFriday’s SouthGateway CenterGateway Grizzlies Baseball ClubGateway Regional Medical CenterGateway RVGCS Credit UnionGracefully Yours Dance AcademyGreater Gateway Association of REALTORSHabitat of Humanity ReStoreHappy ComputersHays Contracting & ExcavatingHeights Church Herr Funeral HomeHoly Cross Lutheran ChurchHome FurnitureHomefield EnergyHometown MediaHospice of Southern IllinoisHSHS Medical Group - Dr. Paul MalchauekHurricanes Bar & GrillIntegrated Technology AssociatesJack Schmitt Ford/LincolnJim Ferris, CPAJim’s Pawn ShopJohnson & Sons PlasteringJust Ice RefrigerationKeller Farms, Inc.Klein-Merwin-Karrer & AssociatesKnight’s of Columbus HallKoerner DistributorKnollwood Retirement CommunityKurt’s Carstar Collision CenterL.E. Morris & AssociatesL.E. Smith Jewelers Lakeside RoofingLaura Buick GMC, incLindenwood UniversityLouer Facility Planning, Inc.M.O.W Printing, Inc.Madison County Employement & TrainingMadison County JournalsMarco’s PizzaMarine Coin Company LLCMark BadaschMasonic Lodge # 712, AF & AMMaster Auto RepairMcArther’s Tae Kwon Do & FitnessMcCarthy Building CompanyMcDonalds RestaurantMetro East REal Estate Investors AssociationMidwest Tax Resolution CenterMike’s AutomotiveMiller & Maack ContractorsMiners Institute FoundationMSSC, LLCNavigation ChurchNews DemocratOdom EntertainmentOrkin Pest ControlOsborn Homes, Inc.Pic-A-Place Travel

Power RecylingQuality Accounting SolutionsQuantum Vision CentersRavanelli’s RestaurantRE/Max Preferred PartnersRedmon Insurance AgencyRepublic ServicesRich’s Record EmpriumRM Hospitality Management LLC.Robert “Chick” Fritz, Inc.SchnucksScott Credit UnionSIUE FoundationSolutions Furniture RepairSpectrum BusinessSpirito’s Italian StoreSport ClipsSSM Physical TherapySt. John’s Evangelical UCCState Farm - Mr. Otto DaechStowaway Self StorageStudio FiftyOne PhotographySupercutsSwing City MusicTheBANK of EdwardsvilleThe Flower BasketThe M. Cluck Agency - Farmers InsuranceThe Mail Box StoreThe Mane AttractionThe Red BarTFH ConstructionThree Little Birds 4 LifeThrivent FinancialToday’s Dental Care Ltd.Two Men And A TruckUS Congressman John ShimkusUnity Hospice of Greater St. LouisUniversity of Illinois ExtensionVern’s Auto RepairVFW Post # 5691Village LocksmithViviano Heating & Air ConditioningVolkert & Associates, Inc.Wallace RealtorsYMCA of Southwest Illinois

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Collinsville Chamber of Commerce Golf Play Day April 21, 2017Arlington Greens

Sponsorship and registration forms for the 2017 Collinsville Chamber of Commerce Golf Playday are inserted in this newsletter. Sign up before April 1 to take advantage of early bird pricing. There are a limited number of Golf Flag Sponsorships available this year. The first 18 member companies to sponsor a golf flag will have priority and a discounted sponsorship opportunity at the 2018 Golf Play Day. Email: info@discovercollinsville.com for more information.