Chamber Connection March 2015 with Inserts

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Check Out What’s Inside! Welcome New Members

Leadership BellevilleBusiness After Hours

Spotlight on Education Ribbon Cuttings

Welcome New Board Members Upcoming Events

“Advancing Business. Supporting Community.”

Annual Dinner & Silent Auction Recognizes Chamber Members and Community

March 2015

The Chamber celebrated another year of success with our Annual Dinner & Silent Auction honoring the recipients of the Chamber’s 2014 Business Excellence Awards, Leadership Belleville Alumni Award, Ambassador of the Year Award and the newly added Citizen of the Year Award at Fischer’s Restaurant on Thursday, January 29. The event was well attended with more than 370 Chamber members. The evening included beer sampling compliments of Presenting Sponsor, Grey Eagle Distributors, a silent auction with more than 70 items generously donated by members, and dinner and program honoring the award recipients. Tracy McCollum, 2015 Chamber Board President, had the honor of handing out and recognizing two businesses and three individuals for their achievements in various forms. The two businesses taking home the 2014 Business Excellence Award were, BARBERVoss Home Care and Mueller Furniture. Cari Frick, MetroLock Security, was the recipient of the 2014 Ambassador of the Year Award and Lisa Phillipson, Hospice of Southern Illinois, was honored as the 2014 Leadership Belleville Alumni of the Year .

The final award of the night was the newly added Citizen of the Year Award. This award was created by the Chamber Board to recognize those in the Greater Belleville community who help make the community a better place. This year, the award went to a very deserving individual, Carol Bartle, for her continued contributions to Belleville, especially for her service as a volunteer on the Belleville 200 Executive Committee.

Congratulations to all of the award winners. The Chamber extends a special thanks to the Presenting Sponsor, all of the Event Sponsors, Table Sponsors, auction item donators, award nominators and nominees, and attendees for making our Annual Dinner & Silent Auction a success. The Chamber looks forward to a successful 2015.

1. Tracy McCollum, Dona Barber, Marsha Voss, 2014 Business Excellence Award - BARBERVoss Home Care 2. Tracy McCollum, Lynwood Mueller, Mark Mueller, 2014 Business Excellence Award - Mueller Furniture3. Tracy McCollum & Cari Frick, Ambassador of the Year4. Tracy McCollum & Lisa Phillipson, 2014 Leadership Belleville Alumni of the Year 5. Tracy McCollum & Carol Bartle, 2014 Citizen of the Year

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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 HoursMarch 5

Illinois American Water

April 2Memorial Hospital

May 7Eckert’s Inc.

June 4Grey Eagle Distributors

2015 Coffee Cup ConnectionsMarch 10

My Scratch Offs

April 14Wisper ISP

May 12Schaefer Autobody Centers

June 9Commercial Energy Consultants

Ads and inserts must be received by the 15th of the month. If submitting an insert, 300 copies will also be needed for the mailing. Paper weight cannot exceed 24lb. Limited to space availability. Please email Abigail 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)

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEETracy McCollum, President Standard Rule Promotions

Bob Mueller, President ElectTheBANK of Edwardsville

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

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

Andy Bridgeman, Immediate Past PresidentBridgeman Insurance Agency

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

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

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

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

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

Ambassador Travel & CruisesAmeri-Can

Apartment Community of Our Lady of the SnowsAvailability Inc.

Barber Murphy GroupBel-Air Bowl

Belleville News-DemocratBelleville School District 118Belleville Supply Company

Blanquart’s JewelersBMO Harris Bank

Catholic & Community Credit UnionCentury Brass Works, Inc.

Chelar Tool & DieCommerce BankDa-Com Corp.

DeVan Automotive ServicesEgyptian Stationers & Egyptian Business Furniture

Grand Rental StationInternational Paper

Jefferson’s RestaurantPage 3

to our newest members joining in January...Welcome

Johnson & Johnson Law OfficeKings Point

KMA Certified Testing, Inc.Mariachis Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

Mid-America ImagingMoore, Renner & Simonin, P.C.

National Shrine of Our Lady of the SnowsPyramid Electrical Contractors

Regions BankRice, Sullivan & Company, Ltd

ROHO GroupScott Credit Union

St. Clair Regional Office of EducationSt. Elizabeth’s Hospital

Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors - Cheryl Vespa

Contact: Cheryl Vespa1928 Lebanon Avenue

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Terence G. Klingele, M.D, Ltd.Terra Source Global

Thomas J Feder, DDSTom Vernier

Tree Hut Pre-School & ChildcareTribout DistributorsVandalia Bus LinesVantage Home of IL

Visiting AngelsW.A. Schickedanz Agency, Inc.

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The 2014-2015 Leadership Belleville Class expanded their knowledge on the area’s education system through a day dedicated to education. The day included a panel discussion focused on current issues affecting education. The panel members included: Georgia Costello, President, Southwestern Illinois College; Jerry Bladdick, President, Lindenwood University; Jeff Dosier, Superintendent, Belleville High School District 201; Matt Klosterman,

Superintendent, Belleville Grade School District 118; Greg Leib, Asst. Principal, Althoff Catholic High School; Phillip Paeltz, Headmaster, Governor French Academy; Susan Sarfaty, Regional Superintendent, St. Clair County Regional Office of Education.

The day continued with lunch at Jefferson Elementary School and a presentation on Community Involvement in the Schools by Al Wunderlich, Exec. Director, Franklin Neighborhood Community Association. The day ended with a tour of Belleville Township High School West and a panel discussion with students focusing on Education and Leadership.

The Leadership Belleville Committee members and current students were invited to Tavern on Main for a Leadership Belleville Social Hour.

Thank you Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville West Township High School and Jefferson Grade School for hosting and contributing to our class’s leadership success.

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The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce joined new member, Liberty Tax Service, for a ribbon cutting on Thursday, January 29. This Liberty Tax Service franchise is owned by Anh Le, CPA. Liberty Tax Service provides tax return services for personal and business accounts.

Welcome New Board Members

Jones is currently the Executive Board President of the Center for Racial Harmony. He is originally from McGehee, Arkansas and is an alumnus of the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff.

He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Senior Master Sergeant in 1984 and began work as a Logistics Engineer

for McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis, Missouri. Following the merger of McDonnell Douglas with the Boeing Aerospace Corporation, he continued work as a business analyst until his retirement in 2005.

During his careers both in the Air Force and at Boeing, he served on various diversity panels addressing discrimination in its many forms. He has been president of the board at the Center for Racial Harmony since 2010 and has been an active volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters since 1971.

He is married to Paula Jones, a founding member of the Center for Racial Harmony. His two sons are both graduates of Belleville Public schools and Illinois Universities. He enjoys golf and alpine skiing during his leisure. As a member of the Board of Directors of the Belleville Chamber of Commerce, he intends to be an advocate for “Racial Harmony,” both as an organization and as a principle by which we live.

McManus is the Chief Operating Officer at Memorial Hospital. He joined Memorial in 2012 after serving in the same capacity for Touchette Regional Hospital.

A graduate of University of Missouri – Columbia, McManus is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives and is active on the Gibault School Board and with his church. McManus and his wife, Sue – a nurse at Memorial – reside in Waterloo. The couple has three daughters.

The Chamber welcomes two new members to their Board of Directors, Jerril Jones, Center for Racial Harmony, and Mike McManus, Memorial Hospital. We look forward to seeing the various expertise you have to contribute to our 28 member Board of Directors.

Mike McManus Jerril Jones

Ribbon Cuttings

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

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at Belleville Township High School West

Belleville Township High School West opened their doors, on Thursday, February 5, as the location for February’s Business After Hours hosted by the Chamber’s Education Committee. The evening was alive with live music from Belleville West’s Jazz Band led by Band Director, Dr. Tom Birkner. Attendees were invited to sample an assortment of delicious mini cupcakes baked by Belleville Township High School East students under instruction of Consumer Science Teacher, Natalie Czyz. The decadent cupcakes came in one of the following flavors: s’more, salted caramel, white wedding, white raspberry, chocolate and birthday cake.

Chamber Members had the opportunity to learn more about the many learning institutions in the Greater Belleville area by visiting tables set up around the room with education representatives. The schools represented included: Belleville Township District 201, Belleville District 118, Signal Hill District 181, Illinois Math and Science Academy, Southwestern Illinois College, Catholic Schools/ Notre Dame Academy, Harmony Emge School District 175, Whiteside School District 175, Belle Valley School District 119.

The Education Committee will be hosting the 6th Annual BackPACK to School Day this year on Tuesday, July 28. Keep an eye out for more information and opportunities.

You can learn more about the Chamber’s Education Committee by calling the Chamber at 618.233.2015 or talking with one of the many committee members.

Belleville High School West’s Jazz Band led by Dr. Tom Birkner.

Dorothy Meyer talks with Lisa Frazier , SWIC.

SWIC’s Life Classes decorated boxes for the Belleville School’s Drive Away Hunger food drive this spring. Businesses can

get involved by contacting The Chamber, 618.233.2015.

Two of the six flavors of cupcakes baked by Belleville East Students.

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Next Lunch & Learn...Disaster Preparedness for BusinessesPresented By: J.P. Penet: Assistant Fire Chief, Belleville Fire Department

Thursday, March 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.

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Coffee Cup Connections will be held at: The Abbey 5801 West Main Street Belleville, IL 62226

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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With the hospital as a strong foundation, we’ve continued to evolve by adding cutting-edge technology and top-notch physicians. From the Memorial Care Center, Memorial Medical Group and The Orthopedic and Neurosciences Center, our network is connected to provide the patients we serve with seamless, high-quality care in all of our communities.

In 2016, we look forward to opening Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, a state-of-the-art facility that will more than satisfy the healthcare needs of the communities we serve as well as provide easier access to our patients to the north and east. This is just one of many stages of growth for The Memorial Network as we look to the future of healthcare.

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Signal Hill District 181In the Fall of 2011, Signal Hill School went through a Health/Life Safety ten year survey with their architect firm, EWR Associates, Inc. After the results of the survey, the Board of Education and Superintendent met many hours and made plans for a long-term solution to the school. Many improvements and repairs were made, including new Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) in the community center and cafeteria during the Fall of 2012. This began a two-phase process of a major renovation process of the 1954 building.

In July, 2013, the Board of Education was able to sell Health/Life Safety bonds to fund all the improvement projects while still lowering the tax rates of residents. During the Summer of 2014 most of the renovations took place including asbestos abatement, new HVAC, new tile floors, new ceilings, new lighting, painting, new entry doors to office, and new camera system.

The entire project will be finished the summer of 2015 with the completion of the asbestos abatement and new tile in the cafeteria. The staff, administration and Board of Education are extremely proud of the improvements and hope you have all had a chance to visit and enjoy.

Signal Hill Celebrates 50 Years of Musicals!

This year marks the 50th anniversary for musicals at Signal Hill School. Ironically, it’s the 50th anniversary

for Mary Poppins and Signal Hill eighth graders will be performing the musical for the first time. The musical is part of the curriculum and required for eighth graders. It is an important and very supported tradition at SHS.

Signal Hill Education Foundation is hosting a Play Preview Party April 25th at The Abbey at 6:00 where

students will perform bits of the musical. Mary Poppins will be performed at Signal Hill on May 7th and 8th. Come celebrate 50 years of tradition at Signal Hill!!

Contact the office at 397-0325 for information about the Preview Party or the performance of Mary Poppins.

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I went to TheBANK of Edwardsville because of the people. In today’s market, every bank can do similar thingswith its products and services. For me, the people make the difference, and I feel that’s what gives TheBANKan edge.

TheBANK has been able to meet the financial needs of my company in every way, shape andform. Even with the size of my organization, TheBANK has always had an answer to fill our needs. With thepeople of TheBANK and my employees working together, we’ve been able to grow without having financialconcerns. They understand our needs and work with us to help meet our goals.

I believe in being involved in our community, as does TheBANK. TheBANK’s people are always there, helping tomake our community a great place to live. That’s what makes TheBANK a true community bank. I truly respectthat.

It all comes back to the people. Great customer service from people who know your business and want to helpyou succeed. A bank that cares about the community it serves. It really doesn’t get any better than that.

Mike Riley:About TheBANK of Edwardsville’sCommercial Banking Group

(From left) Robert Mueller, President St. Clair County Market, TheBANK of Edwardsville’s

Commercial Banking Group; Mike Riley, President, Professional Therapy Services

Professional Therapy Services, Inc.

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TheBANK OF EDWARDSVILLE ANNOUNCES EMPLOYEE PROMOTIONSTheBANK of Edwardsville President and CEO Thomas Holloway announced the promotion of four employees following a recent

Board of Directors meeting.Justin Chapman has been promoted to Assistant Vice President/Commercial Banking. Chapman began his career with TheBANK as a Bank Services Consultant in 2008. He was promoted to Assistant Commercial Lender in TheBANK’s Commercial Banking Group in January, 2012, and most recently as a Commercial Banking Officer. Chapman lives in Swansea.

Lauren Smith has been promoted to Assistant Vice President/Commercial Banking. Smith began her career with TheBANK as a part-time Relief Teller in 2007. In 2009, she was promoted to Bank

Services Consultant and then promoted again in 2011 to Assistant Commercial Lender. She served as a Commercial Lender in TheBANK’s Commercial Banking Group, and most recently as a Commercial

Banking Officer. Smith lives in Glen Carbon with her husband, Mark, and their daughter.

Kyle David has been promoted to Assistant Vice President/Commercial Banking. David began hiscareer with TheBANK as a Teller in 2007 and was quickly promoted to Bank Services Consultant. In 2011, he was promoted to Assistant Commercial Lender in TheBANK’s Commercial Banking Group, and most recently as a Commercial Banking Officer. David lives in Holiday Shores with his wife, Adrienne, and their four children.

Adam Saltsgaver has been promoted to Assistant Vice President/Commercial Banking. Saltsgaver began his career with TheBANK as a Bank Services Consultant in 2009 and most recently served as

Commercial Banking Officer. Saltsgaver lives in Granite City with his wife, Erica, and their daughter.

Justin Chapman

Lauren Smith

Kyle David Adam

SaltsgaverEYE ON DESIGN CELEBRATES 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY - ANNOUNCES YEAR LONG CELEBRATION WITH DONATION TO ART ON THE SQUARE ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE PROGRAMEye on Design Drapery, Shutters and Blinds is proud to announce it is commemorating its10-year anniversary in 2015 by announcing a year long celebration that will donate $10 of every sale in 2015 to the Art on the Square Artists in Residence Program.

“For the last 10 years, Eye on Design has had the privilege of creating one of a kind custom window treatments for thousands of homes and businesses,” said Jennaver Brown, co-owner. “We are so glad to share our celebration by helping young people in our area learn from professional artists how to create their own work of art.”

Artists in Residence is a community outreach program sponsored by the Art on the Square Show. Each year, Artists visit local schools during the week preceding the show to spend the day demonstrating their particular medium and often working with the students to create art.

“At Eye on Design, our job is to create beautiful and functional window dressings to enhance the lives of our clients,” said Brown. “We hope that our partnership with the Artists in Residence Program will help foster creativity in students and help spark a life long interest in art and design by bringing art to the classrooms that do not have a regular curriculum.”

Jennaver and her husband Gordon Brown, who heads the installation department, started Eye on Design in 2005 with a mission to create custom options for their clients to help meet specific goals for energy efficiency, light control, ultra violet protection, privacy and design.

Headquartered in downtown Belleville, Eye on Design has grown to become the region’s largest, most comprehensive Window Design Gallery showcasing the premier collection of Hunter Douglas window fashions and custom drapery which are handcrafted onsite in its own drapery fabrication shop. Their dedication for providing innovative solutions has earned them a top reputation in the industry that now boasts a strong local base of clients, but also national accounts in the hotel and insurance industry.

“From our first window treatment at a home on the West end of Belleville to now covering tens of thousands of windows at corporate headquarters all across America, we have been truly fortunate,” said Brown. “We feel it is only right that we continue to give back as we continue to grow.”

In addition to supporting the arts, Eye on Design has been dedicated to keeping the environment beautiful as well. Since 2005, it has recycled or re-purposed and estimated 10,000 pounds of old window treatments through its Project RENEW window treatment recycling program. Special events are being planned throughout the year. For more details, check the Eye on Design Website at www.eod4u.com or Facebook page.

MATHIS, MARIFIAN & RICHTER, LTD. ADDS AWARD-WINNING ASSOCIATE TO ITS STAFFMathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. (MM&R) announced Rebecca K. Wohltman has joined the law firm as an associate. Wohltman started the position on Jan. 5, 2015 and plans to focus her practice in transactional work. Wohltman graduated in May 2012 from St. Louis University School of Law in the top 13% of her class, where she received academic awards for highest grades in both Criminal Law and Banking Regulation. She was admitted to the Missouri Bar in September of 2012.

Prior to her employment at MM&R, Wohltman worked in the Missouri Attorney General’s office as Assistant Attorney General in the Financial Services Division. There, she received an AGO “Best Brief” award for her appellant/cross respondent’s brief in Cooling v. State of Missouri, Family Support Division, an appellate review of a request for attorney’s fees. She also prosecuted and obtained judgments of more than $50,000 against employers who failed to comply with income withholding orders, and served as first-chair in several trials, including prosecuting non-compliant employers, dissolutions, and defending agency actions.

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MATHIS, MARIFIAN & RICHTER, LTD. NAMES SANDRA J. TATOIAN AS SHAREHOLDERThe law firm of Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. (MM&R) announced Sandra J. Tatoian has been named a shareholder effective Jan. 1, 2015. Tatoian joined MM&R as an associate in 2011 following a merger with Coffey & McCracken, where she had practiced since 2002.

Tatoian practices civil litigation, real estate law and commercial litigation. She has a background in providing legal counsel for a myriad of issues including foreclosures, mechanics liens, adult guardianships, real estate law, creditors' rights, civil litigation, and probate litigation. She is licensed in Illinois and Missouri and is admitted to practice before the Illinois and Missouri state courts, as well as the United States District Courts for both the Southern and Central Districts of Illinois.

Tatoian is a member of the Missouri Bar Association and the Madison County and Illinois State Bar Associations. She regularly serves as arbitrator for the Madison County Mandatory Arbitration program. As an active member of the Junior Service Club of Edwardsville/Glen Carbon, Tatoian helped to build the JSC Boundless Playground at Township Park, where children of all abilities can play. She resides in Glen Carbon with her husband and two sons.

SCOTT CREDIT UNION WINS TWO STATE AWARDSAmerican Cancer Society Event, Edwardsville Children’s Museum Financial Education Display Garner RecognitionScott Credit Union has garnered awards in two categories of the Illinois Credit Union League’s annual state-wide awards competition. The local credit union won the top prize in a category focused on social responsibility and garnered an honorable mention for youth financial education. Scott Credit Union won the first place award in the $500 million to $1 billion asset categories for its effort to raise $86,000 as the host and presenting sponsor for the ACS Mardi Gras Ball fund raiser event held at Lewis and Clark in Godfrey in March of 2014. The annual Mardi Gras Ball event featured an elegant dinner, live and silent auctions, and entertainment.

“We were extremely proud and honored to have been asked to help support this event,” said SCU Community Relations Supervisor Jennifer Hess. “It’s exciting for us to get this award and the recognition for this effort with the American Cancer Society.”

“Our team of employees at Scott Credit Union is incredible,” Hess added. “About 60 of our employees worked really hard to make this event successful. We are honored to receive this state-wide award to recognize all of that hard work.”

Scott Credit Union also received an honorable mention award for its partnership with the Edwardsville Children’s Museum to create a financial institution exhibit to help teach children about money.

The exhibit, which looks like a Scott Credit Union location, features an interactive story that asks children to choose what to do with the money that SCU mascot Scotty the Dog made at a doggy treat back sale. They can choose to spend, share or save the money. The exhibit also features a coin identification activity, an ATM with play money, checks and a checkbook ledger, a vault where children can deposit money, and an iPad with financial education activities.

Representatives from Scott Credit Union will be recognized at the keynote and awards program during the Credit Union League’s Annual Convention this spring in Schaumburg, Ill. For details on opening accounts at Scott Credit Union, visit www.scu.org, call 1-800-888-4728, or stop by any of the credit union’s branches.

ASSOCIATED BANK TO INVEST IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS BRANCH ASSETS - UPGRADES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE CUSTOMER BANKING EXPERIENCEAssociated Bank announced, it expects to invest several million dollars to build a new branch bank in downtown Belleville and remodel other branches in Fairview Heights, Alton, East St. Louis, Glen Carbon, Columbia, Millstadt as well as the West Main St., Belleville operation.

Construction will begin in late January and extend through the end of April with branches in Alton, Glen Carbon, Fairview Heights, Belleville-West, Millstadt and Columbia. Remodeling at the East St. Louis branch will be completed later this summer.

The existing Belleville downtown branch at 100 E. Washington is currently for sale. “Once we have a buyer and the sale is consummated, we expect to build an efficient new branch off the square on Washington Street,” Hickman said. He estimated that the branch will be between 3-4,000 square feet. The architecture will represent the updated Associated brand style and will include a full-service teller lobby, drive-through and ATM banking.

DR. GEORGIA COSTELLO TO RECEIVE BSA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDThe Lewis & Clark Council, Boy Scouts of America, is proud to announce SWIC President Dr. Georgia Costello as the recipient of the 2015 Boy Scouts of America, Lifetime Achievement Award. Join us on March 5, 2015 as we honor the contributions and achievements of Dr. Costello at what will be considered the event of the year in the Metro-East!Funds raised from this event will provide unique program opportunities for more than 6,000 economically disadvantaged youth that the Lewis & Clark Council serves each year in communities like Alton, Cahokia, East St. Louis, Madison and Venice. The Lewis & Clark Council invests greatly in these communities by offering transformational programs with a paid program aide staff, professional support, and weekly Learning for Life character education programs.

Help us celebrate the contributions of Dr. Costello, also a Honorary Lifetime Girl Scout, to our community and thank her the best way we know how. The event will be held at the Four Points by Sheraton in Fairview Heights starting with a reception at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. For more information, please contact the Lewis & Clark Council, Boy Scouts of America at 618-234-9111 or email Travis Briner at [email protected] or one of our volunteer committee members: Tom Holloway, Chairman; Alan Dunstan; Mayor Mark Eckert; Patty Gregory; Garrett Hoerner; Bruce Holland; Mike Leopold; Roger Lowery; Frank Miles; Mike Riley; Richard Sauget.

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Chamber Member UpdateCONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON $2.4 MILLION EXPANSION TO CENTREVILLE HEALTH CENTERA $2.4 million expansion and renovation project is now underway at the Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation (SIHF) Mother and Child Center in Centreville, Illinois. Construction-management firm IMPACT Strategies began construction last week and expects the multi-phased project to be complete in October 2015. Last October, former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn announced plans for the project, which includes renovating SIHF’s current facility to allow for expansion of services offered by the center.

IMPACT Strategies will renovate approximately 24,000 square feet of SIHF’s current facility at 6000 Bond Avenue. The renovation will include five departments consisting of Pediatrics, Pediatric Behavioral Health, Adult Medicine, Obstetrics and Dental, and the addition of an Outpatient Pharmacy. The project will be complex and will involve five to six phases of construction to accommodate the facility’s plans to remain operational while the project is ongoing. This is the second construction project handled by IMPACT Strategies for SIHF in recent years.

Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation CEO/President Larry McCulley, said, “We are pleased to be working with Impact Strategies to establish a fully integrated medical facility that will add jobs and more patient access in the Centerville community.”

The design-build team includes project manager Will Stadjuhar, project assistant Kari Stevens and project superintendent Larry Howard. IMPACT Strategies is collaborating with architectural design firm Bates & Associates of Clayton, Missouri.

JOSEPH R. HARVATH PASSES ILLINOIS BARMathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. (MM&R) announced Joseph R. Harvath, an associate at the firm, passed the Illinois Bar exam and is now certified to practice law within the state.

Harvath is a member of the St. Clair County, Madison County, and Illinois Bar Associations. Harvath joined MM&R in 2014 as an associate where he focuses his practice in estate planning, taxation, and business law. Prior to joining the firm, he gained experience with Equip for Equality in Carbondale, Illinois, where he worked as a legal intern and provided a variety of legal services.

Harvath graduated cum laude from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2014 in the top 15% of his class. While in law school, Joseph served on the Board of Editors of the SIU Law Journal and received three CALI awards for highest class score. He earned numerous scholarships and honors, including the Law Honor’s Scholarship, the Top 10 Scholarship for academic achievements, the Outstanding Oral Argument award, and the Phi Kappa Phi Honors for 2Ls. Before attending law school, Harvath received a B.S. in History from Bradley University in 2010.

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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

Shop, Dine, Stay & Play

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Bowl For Kids’ Sake St. Clair Bowl(618) 398-31623

Sunday, March 22Bowl For Kids’ Sake St. Clair Bowl(618) 398-31623

Monday, March 23Bunko Eckert’s (618) 233-0513

Wednesday, March 25Adam’s AuctionBelle Clair Exposition Center (618) 233-0052

Friday - Sunday, March 27-29Craft ShowBelle Clair Exposition Center (618) 233-0052

Friday, March 27Girly Girl SalePSOP- SWIC (618) 234-4410 x7042

Saturday & Sunday, March 28 & 29Breakfast with the Bunny &Easter Egg-citementEckert’s (618) 233-0513

Tuesday, March 31 Hands-on Adult Cooking ClassEckert’s (618) 233-0513

Every Wednesday in MarchBingoChick-fil-A at Green Mount Commons(618) 257-9700

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

Sunday, March 1 Dine with Anna & ElsaEckert’s (618) 233-0513

Wednesday, March 4 Blood Drive Memorial Hospital Auditorium(800) 591-8049

Friday - Sunday, March 6-8Home & Garden ShowBelle Clair Exposition Center (618) 233-0052

Saturday, March 7 Bowl For Kids’ Sake St. Clair Bowl(618) 398-3162

Saturday & Sunday, March 7 & 8Eckert’s Wine & Food FestivalEckert’s (618) 233-0513

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

Meet the Cardiologist The Apartment Communityof Our Lady of the Snows(618) 394-6852

Thursday, March 12 Wine ClassEckert’s (618) 233-0513

Saturday & Sunday, March 14 & 15Gun & Knife Show Belle Clair Exposition Center (618) 233-0052

Saturday, March 14Bowl For Kids’ Sake St. Clair Bowl(618) 398-31623

United Way 3rd Annual Trivia NightSt. Teresa School (618) 233-8441

Mommy & Son Date Knight Mommy & Me Cooking ClassKids Cooking Class Eckert’s (618) 233-0513

Thursday, March 19CPR Training Abbott EMS(618) 233-4820 x2347

Diva NightDowntown Belleville (618) 257-7022www.bellevillemainstreet.com

Friday, March 20 More than Just DessertsViolence Prevention Center of Southwestern IllinoisFour Points Sheraton (618) 236-2531

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

Breakfast with the Bunny &Easter Egg-citementEckert’s (618) 233-0513Saturday, March 21Baroque & Beyond Philharmonic Society of BellevilleUnion United Methodist Church(618) 235-5600

Adult Cooking Class &Wine ClassEckert’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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What’s Happening in March

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

2nd Annual Springboard to SuccessTuesday, April 21

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows www.BellevilleAleFest.Com

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MarchUpcoming Chamber Events

CelebrateHERSTORY!

• Lectures • Arts• Social Activism and More

SWIC honors women past and present with a variety of

Women’s History Month events.

Visit fac.swic.edu/herstory for details.

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3 8 a Education Committee Meeting5 11:30 a Ambassador Club Meeting5 5 p Business After Hours9 12 p PR/Marketing Committee Meeting10 8:15 a Coffee Cup Connections12 9 a Community Service Agencies

Committee Meeting17 6:15 p Belleville Main Street Committee

Meeting17 7:30 a Board Meeting 17 8:30 a Economic Development Committee

Meeting17 12 p INforM Committee Meeting 19 7:30 a Government Affairs Committee

Meeting19 9 a Healthcare Committee Meeting19 5 p Downtown Diva Night26 11:45 a Lunch & Learn 25 8 a Leadership Belleville Committee

Meeting

Mark your Calendar for these April Events! Springboard to Success, A Women’s Forum - April 21

Belleville Ale Fest - April 25

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The law firm of Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard, along with The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce and the O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce, invite you to attend the Second Annual Springboard to Success, a women’s forum. Springboard to Success has been created to help empower women on their paths to success. Speakers will provide an energetic and interactive environment to take lives to new levels.

You have the opportunity to be a part of this event. Please notice several sponsorship levels available.

Springboard to Success

Corporate Sponsor Name:___________________________________________________________________________Address:____________________________________________________City:______________________Zip:_________Contact Name: ______________________________________________Phone Number:_________________________Email Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Sponsorship Level: ___$1,000 High Dive ___$500 Springboard ___$150 Pool Side ___Towel Please respond with your sponsorship information and payment to :Wendy J PfeilGreater Belleville Chamber of Commerce216 East A StreetBelleville, IL 62220Please make check payable to Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce. Payment can also be made with all major credit cards via phone at 618-233-2015.

High resolution logos may be emailed to Abigail Rolland at: [email protected]

Event Sponsor -$1,000 (High Dive) – 5 Available Business Logo listed on all Event Advertising Business Logo inside Event Program Business listed on Chamber website as sponsor Business Logo listed on media presentations Booth for business promotion and/or merchandise sales 6 admissions to event Ability to put promotional items in 250 bags

Table Sponsor - $500 (Springboard) Business listed inside Event Program Business listed on Chamber website as sponsor Business listed on media presentations Booth for business promotion and/or merchandise sales 3 admissions to event Ability to put promotional items in 250 bags

Booth Sponsor (Poolside) - $150 Booth for business promotion and/or merchandise sales 2 admissions to event

Goody Bag Sponsor (Towel) You provide 250 attendance gifts with your business name/logo item on them* Booth for business promotion and/or merchandise sales 2 admissions to event* Suggested items: tumblers, roses, photo frames, key chains, etc.

Springboard to SuccessA Women’s ForumSpringboard to Success

Springboard to SuccessTuesday, April 21

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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The Violence Prevention Center

of Southwestern Illinois Presents

Friday, March 20, 2015 6pm - 10pm

Four Points by Sheraton 319 Fountains Parkway

Fairview Heights, IL 62208

Silent Auction & Food Tasting

Cost of Reservations: $30.00 (must be purchased in advance) Includes silent auction, food tasting, wine & beer

(cash bar available)

Proceeds benefit Violence Prevention Center

of Southwestern Illinois

For reservations please call (618) 236-2531

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Hosted by

FRIDAY, MAY 29, 20158:00AM-12 NOONSouthwestern Illinois College Varsity Gymnasium2500 Carlyle Ave., Belleville, IL

• FREE Admission• FREE Parking with Shuttle from parking lot

to door• Over 100 Exhibitors• Snacks available for purchase• FREE Health Screenings: Cholesterol/glucose

finger sticks, bone density, pulse ox, balance assessment, Driver’s Rehab and blood pressure

For more information call 618-222-2561 or go to www.AgeSmart.org • Sponsorship Opportunities Available

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