Tom Bell was presented the Ambassador Club’s Commitment to Community Award on June 5 for his long-term contribution to the Belleville area. The award is presented quarterly to Chamber members who demonstrate a commitment to improving the quality of life for residents and/or businesses in the greater Belleville area. Born and raised in Belleville, Bell spent more than 40 years of his life running and owning Belleville Electrical Supplies on Lebanon Ave. In 2000, he sold the business to Cape Electrical Supply and continued to work there until 2006 when he accepted an offer from his best customer, Mr. Larry Glaenzer. At Glaenzer Electric, Bell serves as a project manager in charge of the residential homes GEI wires. In addition to organizing residential projects, he also helps many friends and community leaders with specialized commercial and community electrical jobs. In 1995, Bell was called by Gene Hausman of WHGK Architects to take over the maintenance and time clocks for the decorative post lights on East and West Main Streets and eventually, took on the Historic District and Hexenbokle neighborhoods. Currently, he is responsible Tom Bell Receives Commitment to Community Award Rain Doesn’t Stop the Second Annual Brew & Que Chamber Monthly Newsletter Connection July 2014 John Lengerman, Cari Frick, Tom Bell, Mayor Mark Eckert Despite the midwest showers, Belleville Main Street held a successful Second Annual Brew & Que on Saturday, June 7. The all day event featured BBQ from twelve vendors and eighteen craft beers in the craft beer walk. The food vendors and entertainment filled two blocks of East Main Street from Jackson to Charles, while the craft beers were dispersed throughout merchants along Main Street generating foot traffic up and down Main Street. Some of the favorite food items included Shooters’ Pulled Pork Nachos and Jambalaya Wings, Mr. BBQ’s footlong Polish Sausage and carnival goodies by Premier Works. The People’s Choice Award went to BBQ Boys. Accompanying the event was music entertainment from DJ Benny, Sully, Old Salt Union and Scandaleros. DJ Benny kept things rocking during the brief rain showers during the event. Thank you goes out to the volunteers and Big Daddy’s 618, Chick Fritz Distributing and Crown Valley Brewing for sponsoring the event. Patrons dance in the rain and splash in the puddles during a brief shower that showed up during the event. for keeping all decorative post lights burning throughout the City of Belleville. Bell is a founding member of the Belleville Main Street Board of Directors and served as president for several years. In addition to his involvement with Belleville Main Street, Bell has been chairman of the St. Clair County Electrical Commission and has worked closely with the City of Belleville in planning and building the power panels used for all street festivals. Bell truly loves the City of Belleville and has tried to give back to Belleville out of gratitude for all it has done for him throughout his life. Congratulations to the well deserving recipient, Tom Bell.
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The Chamber Connection 1
Tom Bell was presented the Ambassador Club’s Commitment to Community Award on June 5 for his long-term contribution to the Belleville area. The award is presented quarterly to Chamber members who demonstrate a commitment to improving the quality of life for residents and/or businesses in the greater Belleville area.
Born and raised in Belleville, Bell spent more than 40 years of his life running and owning Belleville Electrical Supplies on Lebanon Ave. In 2000, he sold the business to Cape Electrical Supply and continued to work there until 2006 when he accepted an offer from his best customer, Mr. Larry Glaenzer. At Glaenzer Electric, Bell serves as a project manager in charge of the residential homes GEI wires. In addition to organizing residential projects, he also helps many friends and community leaders with specialized commercial and community electrical jobs.
In 1995, Bell was called by Gene Hausman of WHGK Architects to take over the maintenance and time clocks for the decorative post lights on East and West Main Streets and eventually, took on the Historic District and Hexenbokle neighborhoods. Currently, he is responsible
Tom Bell Receives Commitment to Community Award
Rain Doesn’t Stop the Second Annual Brew & Que
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ConnectionJuly 2014
John Lengerman, Cari Frick, Tom Bell, Mayor Mark Eckert
Despite the midwest showers, Belleville Main Street held a successful Second Annual Brew & Que on Saturday, June 7. The all day event featured BBQ from twelve vendors and eighteen craft beers in the craft beer walk.
The food vendors and entertainment filled two blocks of East Main Street from Jackson to Charles, while the craft beers were dispersed throughout merchants along Main Street generating foot traffic up and down Main Street.
Some of the favorite food items included Shooters’ Pulled Pork Nachos and Jambalaya Wings, Mr. BBQ’s footlong Polish Sausage and carnival goodies by Premier Works. The People’s Choice Award went to BBQ Boys. Accompanying the event was music entertainment from DJ Benny, Sully, Old Salt Union and Scandaleros. DJ Benny kept things rocking during the brief rain showers during the event.
Thank you goes out to the volunteers and Big Daddy’s 618, Chick Fritz Distributing and Crown Valley Brewing for sponsoring the event.
Patrons dance in the rain and splash in the puddles during a brief shower that showed up
during the event.
for keeping all decorative post lights burning throughout the City of Belleville.
Bell is a founding member of the Belleville Main Street Board of Directors and served as president for several years. In addition to his involvement with Belleville Main Street, Bell has been chairman of theSt. Clair County Electrical Commission and has worked closely with the City of Belleville in planning and building the power panels used for all street festivals.
Bell truly loves the City of Belleville and has tried to give back to Belleville out of gratitude for all it has done for him throughout his life. Congratulations to the well deserving recipient, Tom Bell.
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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 & Luithjohan 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 Balke Brown Associates 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 Glen G. Greeno dba Ameri-Can 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 EdwardsvilleOlive DeRousse, Retired MemberBob Dintelmann, Landscape ConsultantRoseMarie Fitzgerald, Retired MemberMary Jo Foerste, Retired MemberCari Frick, Metro Lock and Security, Inc.Sharon 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 John Wunderlich, Belleville News-DemocratSharon Zika, Scott Credit Union
2014 Business After HoursAugust 7 Dutch Hollow Supplies
September 4 CSA Committee/ St. Paul’s Home & Retirement Apartments
October 9 St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
November 6 Commerce Bank
December 4 The City of Belleville
2014 Coffee Cup ConnectionJuly 8 Scott Credit Union
August 12 Extra Help
September 9 Children First Foundation
October 14 FCB Bank
November 18 Veterans United Home
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BOARD OF DIRECTORSWayne Barber, BARBERMurphy GroupDr. Jerry Bladdick, Lindenwood University-BellevilleGeri Boyer, Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLCLorraine Cavataio, Sandberg, Phoenix & von Gontard Keith Cook, Regions BankDr. Jeff Dosier, Belleville Township High School District 201 Mayor Mark Eckert, City of BellevilleMark 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 HospitalMatt Klosterman, Belleville Public School District #118 Joe Lanius, Memorial HospitalKevin Pesko, Bank of BellevilleJohn Reichert, In-Focus MarketingAmy Richter, Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc.Jay Tebbe, Belleville News-DemocratRusty Wagner, Oliver C. Joseph, Inc.Joseph Weissert, Ameren Illinois Roger Wigginton, Don Rodgers, Ltd.
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERSChairman Mark Kern, St. Clair CountyChristine Spargur, Scott Air Force Base
Jennings, Jacknewitz & Schrader, P.C.Knollwood Retirement Community
Kopis Law Office
Labor ReadyNorthwestern Mutual - The Lowery Group
Oliver C. JosephSandberg Phoenix & von Gontard, P.C.
Sitton Construction GroupStandard Rule Promotions
Terra Source GlobalThe City of Belleville
Whiteside School District #115
to our newest members joining in May...
WelcomeA&E Concrete Inc.
Contact: Wayne J. Reichling Jr.114 Burma Road
Belleville, IL 62220(618) 781-3113
www.flatworkartist.comSpecializing in custom concrete.
Alzheimer AssociationContact: Susan Wobbe
9370 Olive Blvd.St. Louis, MO 63132
(314) 432-3422www.alz.org
A nonprofit specializing in Alzheimers.
Erlinger Construction Co, Inc.Contact: John Erlinger2502 South Belt West
Belleville, IL 62226(618) 234-3144
Repair & remodeling contractor.
FCB Bank401 South Illinois Street
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Hometown bank providing personal and business banking, loans, investments & more.
K&F Electric, Inc./Franklin Mechanical, Inc.
Contact: David Bratten 2622 West Blvd.
Belleville, IL 62221(618) 277-5781
zakcompanies.comElectrical equipment & supplies.
New York Fish, Chicken & GyroContact: Rachid Ayadi5110 North Belt WestBelleville, IL 62226
(618) 222-1700newyorkfishchicken.com
Specializing in fish, chicken & gyro.
Keil’s Clock Shop109 East Main Street Belleville, IL 62220
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Grandfather, Wall, Mantle, Cuckoo and Antique Clocks
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Veteran’s United Home LoansContact: Lisa Riess
747 Seibert Road, Suite 101Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225
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Vitalize Family ChiropracticContact: Beverly Bass
4980 Benchmark Centre, Suite100Swansea, IL 62226
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The kick-off for the 2014-2015 Leadership Belleville Class is right around the corner. Leadership Belleville is a great program for professionals of any age to learn more about how they can be a leader in their community. The nine month program is adaptable to each individual and their current professional career situation.
The goals of the program are to: Develop effective community leaders Establish valuable relationships with business and civic leaders Expand awareness and understanding of important issues affecting business and the community Foster a commitment to personal, professional and community growth Provide opportunities for on-going business development, growth & expansion within the Belleville area
Classes are composed of up to 25 professionals who demonstrate the highest leadership qualities. These classmates create a valuable network of resources – paying dividends to both alumni and their business sponsors.
Classmates grow together during the program as they learn more during the monthly day dedicated to a specific issue or subject pertaining to the Belleville area, such as history, arts, religion, government, business and industry, education, healthcare, community and aging, economic development, law enforcement and justice. Participants are given the chance to meet and engage a large number of business, community and political leaders during each session.
Applications for the 2014-2015 class are due by July 15, 2014. Applications can be found on the Chamber website, www.bellevillechamber.org. You will be notified
of your participation status by August 1, 2014. The program is open to both members and nonmembers. If you have any questions about the program do not hesitate to call the Chamber at 618-233-2015.
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4717 WEST MAIN STREETBELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS 62226
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Concentrating In Assisting Small and Larger Businesses and Individual Income Tax Returns
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“Leadership Belleville was a rare and enlightening experience! It taught me about Leadership in my profession, in my community, and in my personal life. This program is a great opportunity and I would recommend it to anyone who seeks personal growth.”
-Justin A. Price, CPA, MSA, Senior Associate Manufacturing and Distribution, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
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…count on Greensfelder’s attorneys to protect their hard work and grow their business. With capabilities ranging from financial services to real estate, mergers and acquisitions to immigration, Greensfelder attorneys have what it takes to help businesses succeed.
Next Lunch & Learn...Facebook for BusinessPresented by CompuType
Thursday, July 2411:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Lindenwood University - Belleville 2600 West Main StreetRoom M214
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
Scott Credit UnionTuesday, July 88:15 - 9:15 a.m. Coffee Cup Connections will be held at: Scott Credit Union 4807 W Main St Belleville, IL 62223 8:15 a.m. - Networking8:30 a.m. - Roundtable introductions, a short presentation, followed by additional networking.
Complimentary pastries and coffee will be provided. Also, enter for a chance to win an attendance prize! 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 this opportunity to network and learn more about other member businesses!
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Chamber members sign in and enter for attendance prizes.
Paula Quinones and Cindy Hill, Home Instead Senior Care; Connie Merrell, Visitng Angels;
Brinda Stepping, Sycamore Village
June’s Business After Hours was hosted by Grey Eagle Distributors. Scott Drysdale, Vice President, Sales & Marketing of Grey Eagle Distributors, welcomed Chamber members to their Illinois location on Thursday, June 5. The evening, complete with networking and drink tastings, was well attended by more than 100 Chamber members.
Grey Eagle Distributors is the exclusive distributor of Anheuser-Busch beers and other premium beverages including Budweiser, Michelob, Busch, Shock Top, Natural Light, Goose Island, O’Fallon and Monster energy drinks in St. Louis County, Franklin County and Gasconade County, as well as the counties of Saint Clair, Monroe and the southern portion of Madison County. Grey Eagle is the largest beer wholesaler in the Midwest and one of the largest in the nation.
For more information about Grey Eagle Distributors visit www.greyeagle.com.
Darrell Coons, Belleville Main Street; Barbara Cempura, Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Southwestern Illinois
Scott Drysdale, Vice President, Sales & Marketing of Grey Eagle Distributors, welcomes
Dennis Korte, Belleville Township; John Steinlage ; Jack Weck, National
Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows; John Venarsky,TheBANK of Edwardsville
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Saint Louis University is a Jesuit, Catholic university ranked among the top research institutions in the nation. The University fosters the intellectual and character development of more than 13,000 students on campuses in St. Louis and Madrid, Spain. Founded in 1818, it is the oldest university west of the Mississippi and the second oldest Jesuit university in the United States.
SLU has a longstanding tradition of serving students of all ages. SLU enhanced its focus on adult students in 1963 when it launched one of the first schools in the country dedicated to adult learners. Since then, the School for Professional Studies has evolved into one of the most innovative, adult-focused programs in the country.
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Military Tuition RateSLU is now offering its online Aviation Management program at the reduced tuition rate of $250 per credit hour for benefit-eligible military students, veterans and their dependents. Learn more at military.slu.edu.
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Ribbon Cuttings
ABRA Auto Body & Glass 8 FullertonSwansea, IL 62226618-277-1990
The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce was at ABRA Auto Body & Glass on May 21 to celebrate their ribbon cutting. ABRA Auto Body & Glass offers auto body repair, paintless dent removal and auto glass repair. They are open Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. For more information please visit, www.abraauto.com.
6000 Old Collinsville RoadFairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 397-7233(314) 692-7979 Fax: (618) 398-5887
Celebrating a new business opening, anniversary or remodel?
Celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting. Contact Wendy Pfeil, Membership Director, for more
information. Email [email protected] or call the Chamber Office at (618) 233-2015.
Ground Breaking
Lindenwood University - Belleville2600 West Main Street Belleville, IL 62226618-239-6000
On June 19, Lindenwood University Belleville celebrated the groundbreaking for their nee men’s residence hall. The hall is expected to be completed for the Fall 2014 semester and will house around 300 male students attending Lindenwood University - Belleville. For more information about Lindenwood University - Belleville, visit belleville.lindenwood.edu.
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HOERNIS AUTO BODY ACHIEVES GOLD CLASS STATUS: THE COLLISION REPAIR INDUSTRY’S HIGHEST TRAINING RECOGNITION Hoernis Auto Body in Belleville today announced its achievement of Gold Class status, the industry standard for training that con-tributes to complete and safe repairs. Only 10 percent of collision repair businesses currently meet the rigorous training require-ments necessary to earn the Gold Class designation.
Gold Class shops are required to have every technician involved in collision repair take training that is specific to their roles. They must continue with ongoing training each year for the business to maintain its Gold Class recognition, including classes in new technology.
Today’s vehicles are increasingly sophisticated devices featuring an ever-growing number of components, parts and advanced lightweight materials. The constant introduction of new vehicle technologies can result in repair procedures changing significantly from year to year, making current repair knowledge critical for the achievement of complete and safe repairs.
“Hoernis Auto Body is honored to be named a Gold Class collision repair facility,” said Steve Hoernis of Hoernis Auto Body. “We are proud of our commitment to training because it is also a symbol of our commitment to professionalism and to the safety of our customers.”
The Gold Class designation is awarded by I-CAR, a not-for-profit training organization dedicated to improving the quality and safety of auto collision repair for the ultimate benefit of consumers.
Located at 207 S. 20th Street in Belleville, Hoernis Auto Body is one of the largest and most respected collision repair centers in Southern Illinois. For more information about Hoernis Auto Body, call (618) 234-6538, find them on Facebook or visit
TWM AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP TO LOCAL STUDENTLocal civil engineering and land surveying firm Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, Inc. (TWM) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Johnathon Abbott, of Mascoutah. A 2014 graduate of Mascoutah High School, Johnathon will study engineering and math at the University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign in the fall.
With a work force of 60+ employees and Illinois offices in Swansea, Edwardsville, and Waterloo, and Missouri offices in St. Louis and St. Charles, TWM is a full-service civil engineering firm, providing land surveying, civil and structural design, construction phase services and planning to both public and private sector clients.
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Steve Hoernis
Anti-Gravity Treadmill
WHAT’S NEW WITH YOU??
STEVE HOERNIS OF HOERNIS AUTO BODY COMPLETES PRESTIGIOUS AUTOMOTIVE MANAGER DESIGNATIONContinually looking for ways to advance the professional standard of its employees, Hoernis Auto Body of Belleville recently announced that Steve Hoernis completed the prestigious program for receiving the designation as Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM). This designation is bestowed upon professionals in the automotive industry who complete the program and exemplify professionalism of the automotive service industry. The AAM designation is offered through the Automotive Management Institute (AMI).
The continuing education provided by AMI helps automotive service and collision repair professionals improve their business management skills. Hoernis will graduate as one of fewer than 100 other automotive professionals in the State of Illinois to complete the program since it’s inception 20 years ago. The AAM designation has become a cornerstone in professionalizing automotive service management.
Hoernis began his career in the auto body industry in 1993 as part owner of Hoernis Auto Body. His primary role at Hoernis is customer service and management. As one of the longest-operating auto body shops in the Metro East, Hoernis Auto Body has been in the collision repair business for 50 years and continues to provide exceptional customer service.
According to Steve Hoernis, “My interest in completing the AAM designation was to position our business for continued growth by gaining even more knowledge about how to successfully manage and operate an auto body shop in today’s marketplace. Our standard of customer service has always been one of excellence and priority. This designation gives us an even greater advantage in taking our staff, services and customer care to an even higher level.”
In addition to this professional designation, Hoernis has a bachelor of science in business administration from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and is an advisory member of Southwestern Illinois College’s Repair School. He and his wife, Lori, live in Waterloo. They have two children.
Located at 207 S. 20th Street in Belleville, Hoernis Auto Body is one of the largest and most respected collision repair centers in Southern Illinois. For more information about Hoernis Auto Body, call (618) 234-6538, find them on Facebook or visit http://www.hoernisautobody.com.
PHYSICAL THERAPY PATIENTS AT ST. ELIZABETH’S HOSPITAL ARE ‘WALKING ON AIR’ IN NEW ALTERG® ANTI-GRAVITY TREADMILLSt. Elizabeth’s Hospital’s Outpatient Physical Therapy is pleased to introduce cutting edge physical therapy to the region. The AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill brings technological advances to physical rehabilitation and sports training, is one of only two locations in the metro-east to offer the equipment to the public.
The AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill utilizes NASA-patented Differential Air Pressure “unweighting” technology, which works by inflating an air chamber in order to reduce stress on the body’s lower extremities. This allows users to run or walk with up to 80% of their actual body weight supported. A three-camera video system also allows patients and physical therapists to view movements for instant feedback for improved performance each session.
The benefit of this gravity control is less impact on joints and muscles, which results in less pain for the patient. Other benefits include: • Reduction of stress on joints and injured areas of the lower body• Improved gait patterns to increase endurance and decrease deviations• Increased safety during treatment for patients to perform more standing activities
“With this new equipment, patients can begin rehabilitation sooner following an injury, especially those post-surgical patients who may have been given a weight restriction,” states Sarah Karban, PT, Outpatient Therapy Manager at St. Elizabeth’s. “We are extremely grateful to the Friends of St. Elizabeth’s for providing funding. It will greatly enhance the recovery and quality of life of many of our patients.”
A grant of $40,000 from the Friends of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital made the purchase of this new machine possible. “We are proud to help our Outpatient PT Department better serve the recovery needs of patients by approving the purchase of this advanced technology,” states Carol Wylie, Director of Philanthropy at St. Elizabeth’s.
St. Elizabeth’s has therapists that specialize in integrating this technology into a comprehensive rehabilitation program for a variety of therapy needs including muscle strengthening after a total joint replacement, following lower extremity injury, for neurological diagnosis, weight loss and conditioning in a fall-safe environment.
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is one of only two locations in the metro-east to offer this technology to the public. A physician’s referral is required. To learn more about the AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill, contact Karban at 618-234-2120, ext. 1705.
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MEMORIAL HOSPITAL RECOGNIZED AS AN AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION FIT-FRIENDLY WORKSITEMemorial Hospital has been recognized as a Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association for helping employees eat better and move more.
“Physical activity and employee wellness are important priorities at Memorial. We are honored and excited to be recognized by the American Heart Association as a Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite,” said Mark J. Turner, Memorial’s president and CEO. “We’re committed to providing the best workplace environment possible. This will benefit our employees’ health and produce even more positive results for our worksite overall.”
Platinum-level employers:• Offer employees physical activity options in the workplace.• Increase healthy eating options at the worksite.• Promote a wellness culture in the workplace.• Implement at least nine criteria outlined by the American Heart Association in the areas of physical activity, nutrition & culture.• Demonstrate measurable outcomes related to workplace wellness.
The Fit-Friendly Worksite program is a catalyst for positive change in the American workforce by helping worksites make their employees’ health and well-being a priority. For more information about the Fit-Friendly Worksites program, and how it’s helping to improve the health of Americans by focusing on the workplace, visit www.heart.org/worksitewellness.
APEXNETWORK PHYSICAL THERAPY NOW OPEN IN GRANITE CITY, ILApexNetwork Physical Therapy is expanding! This time our doors have opened in Granite City, IL. The clinic is located at 3908 Maryville Road, Ste. 2. ApexNetwork has 19 other locations in Illinois including East Belleville, West Belleville, Breese, Chester, Edwardsville, Effingham, Freeburg, Glen Carbon, Godfrey, Greenville, Highland, Litchfield, Maryville, Mt. Zion, O’Fallon, Smithton, Vandalia, Waterloo and Wood River. ApexNetwork also has 5 Missouri clinics in Frontenac, Monett, Oakville, Springfield and University City.
ApexNetwork Physical Therapy strives to provide the highest quality physical therapy and fitness services; assisting people of all ages and occupations to achieve their goals, perform at their highest level and excel in health and fitness. The Granite City clinic is a full service therapy provider and will offer physical therapy, sports rehab, hand therapy, industrial rehab and instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization.
If you are a patient, employer, physician, case manager or insurance company, ApexNetwork invites you to stop by for a visit. For more information or to schedule an appointment in Granite City, please call 618-797-9811 or visit www.apexnetworkpt.com.
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TWM WELCOMES NEW EMPLOYEELocal engineering and surveying firm Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, Inc. (TWM) has hired Scott Simmons of Maryville, IL, as a Water / Wastewater Engineer in the firm’s St. Louis office.
Mr. Simmons has 10 years of experience in the design of water, wastewater and stormwater facilities in the St. Louis area. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
TWM provides land surveying, civil and structural engineering design, construction observation and planning services to both private and public sector clients. With a total of five locations all in the Metro St. Louis area, the firm was named the 12th Largest Engineering Firm in the St. Louis Metropolitan area, and has been recognized as the largest engineering firm Southwestern Illinois.
AGC ST. LOUIS AWARDS IMPACT STRATEGIES “ZERO RECORDABLE ACCIDENTS SAFETY AWARD”The Associated General Contractors of St. Louis (AGC St. Louis) recently awarded Fairview Heights construction-management firm IMPACT Strategies with the “Zero Recordable Accidents Safety Award” for having no recordable injuries, illnesses or fatalities for all of the company’s employees who work within the AGC St. Louis charter area. The award recognized work completed in calendar year 2013.
“This award reaffirms our unwavering commitment to safety as our number one priority on all of our job sites,” said IMPACT’s president Mark Hinrichs. “Our main concern has and always will be safety for all of our workers and, at the end of the day, our goal is to get everyone home safely to their families.”
Last year IMPACT Strategies also achieved its tenth straight year of accident-free work sites, a highly notable achievement within the construction industry. IMPACT attributes its aggressive safety and training programs as key to the company’s unblemished record.
Hinrichs added, “Ten consecutive years of accident-free job sites is, undoubtedly, the result of the efforts put forth by our employees and subcontractors to ensure every job is done in the safest way possible.”
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ST. ELIZABETH’S HOSPITAL NAMED ONE OF 21 EMERGENT STROKE READY HOSPITALS IN ILLINOISSt. Elizabeth’s Hospital was recently designated as an Emergent Stroke Ready Hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health. St. Elizabeth’s achieved this special designation by implementing emergency stroke care policies and procedures to align with na-tionally recognized evidence based standards and criteria, like those from the American Heart/Stroke Association and Brain Attack Coalition.
“We are pleased to receive the Emergent Stroke Ready designation as St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is the only Emergent Stroke Ready Hospital in the Metro East and is one of only 21 hospitals in the Illinois to achieve this designation,” said Dr. Shelly Harkins, Chief Medical Officer for St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. “Receiving this high-level designation once again reaffirms our commitment to offering region leading, high-quality stroke care for all residents of the Metro East.”
St. Elizabeth’s chose to apply for the Emergent Stroke Ready Designation after implementing its Stroke Telemedicine Program, in partnership with C30 Stroke Telemedicine Services, in December 2013. The telemedicine services offer real-time access to world class neurologists using an audio and video connection through a telemedicine robot.
“In the event of a stroke, ‘time is brain’ as patients need to receive possible life-saving treatment as soon as possible,” noted Alison Kennedy, BSN, RN and Stroke Coordinator at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. “With our new Emergent Stroke Ready designation and partnership with C3O Stroke Telemedicine, EMS providers can confidently bring stroke patients to St. Elizabeth’s, where they will receive appropriate treatments immediately to ensure the best possible outcomes. Seeking treatment at a prepared facility can make a great difference in patient outcomes and quality of life. This may even make the difference between life and death.” Kennedy encourages all community members to learn how to spot a stroke and “ACT F.A.S.T.” as every hour into a stroke, the brain is aged 3.6 years and someone dies as a result of a stroke every 3-4 minutes. Kennedy also stressed the importance of understanding that a stroke can occur at any age. While stroke is often thought of as an older person’s health issue, research from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), confirms that the rate of strokes among children and young adults is sharply rising. In fact, the stroke hospitalization rate from 1995 to 2008 was 30% to 37% higher among those aged 15-44, accord-ing to the study. Signs and symptoms of stroke Include: • sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body• sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding• sudden difficulty seeing in one or both eyes, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, sudden severe headache with no known causeFollow this F.A.S.T. acronym if someone is exhibiting any of the above symptoms:FACE – Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?ARMS – Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?S– Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange?TIME – If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately.
For more information on St. Elizabeth’s Emergent Stroke Ready Designation and Stroke Telemedicine Program visit, www.steliz.org.
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL RECOGNIZED AS AN AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION FIT-FRIENDLY WORKSITEMemorial Hospital has been recognized as a Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association for helping employees eat better and move more.
“Physical activity and employee wellness are important priorities at Memorial. We are honored and excited to be recognized by the American Heart Association as a Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite,” said Mark J. Turner, Memorial’s president and CEO. “We’re committed to providing the best workplace environment possible. This will benefit our employees’ health and produce even more positive results for our worksite overall.”
Platinum-level employers:• Offer employees physical activity options in the workplace.• Increase healthy eating options at the worksite.• Promote a wellness culture in the workplace.• Implement at least nine criteria outlined by the American Heart Association in the areas of physical activity, nutrition and culture.• Demonstrate measurable outcomes related to workplace wellness.
The Fit-Friendly Worksite program is a catalyst for positive change in the American workforce by helping worksites make their employees’ health and well-being a priority. For more information about the Fit-Friendly Worksites program, and how it’s helping to improve the health of Americans by focusing on the workplace, visit www.heart.org/worksitewellness.
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Chamber Member UpdateHOLLAND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES COMPLETES GOLDEN CORRAL IN ALTONHolland Construction Services (Holland) recently completed construction on the new Golden Corral Buffet & Grill in Alton, Illinois.
The restaurant, which celebrated its grand opening last month, is located at 350 Homer Adams Parkway on the site of the former Dave Mungenast Alton Toyota. Mungenast Toyota had vacated the property several years ago when it relocated to its current site and building just to the north. Work on Golden Corral involved demolition of the former car dealership building and construction of the new 7,368 square foot restaurant. The interior features a new open design allowing guests easier access to the food stations. The exterior offers customers 40 additional parking spaces than what was available at the restaurant’s previous location on Corner Court in Alton.
The property is owned by Mungenast and is leased to Kennedy Crause Inc., the owners of Golden Corral’s in Alton, Carbondale, Collinsville, and Osage Beach, Missouri. Holland Construction Services is a full-service general contracting, construction management, and design/build firm based in Swansea, Ill., guided by the principle of delivering total customer satisfaction on every project. The company has been providing quality construction services throughout Illinois and Missouri since 1986, when it was founded by Bruce Holland.
THE PAIN CENTER AT MEMORIAL WELCOMES DRS. YANG AND RANDLEThe Pain Center at Memorial and pleased to welcome two new physicians to the medical staff, Dr. Kui Yang and Dr. Gregory Randle. Both physicians will work at The Pain Center to provide pain management options for patients and to coordinate treatment plans with fellow physicians.
Dr. Yang earned his medical degree from Dalian Medical University in China. He practiced orthopedic medicine in China before moving to the United States where he completed a residency in general surgery in California, a year of general surgery residency at St. Louis University and an anesthesiology residency and pain management fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Yang has broad clinical interests including chronic/complex pain syndromes utilizing interventional modalities and multidisciplinary pain management.
Dr. Randle received a medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and completed a residency in anesthesiology at Barnes Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Randle will offer specialized pain management treatments when standard therapies have been exhausted. His goal is to provide cost-effective, streamlined services for customized pain management treatment plans.
To contact Drs. Yang and Randle, call centralized scheduling at (618) 288-6722. The Pain Center at Memorial is located in the Orthopedic and Neurosciences Center and works with patients to relieve pain and allow them to live life to the fullest. A variety of common pain problems are treated at The Pain Center. For more information on The Pain Center at Memorial and the services offered, visit www.memhosp.com or www.ortho-neurocenter.com.
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Goose Island Beer FestivalThe Weingarten(618) 257-9463
Monday, July 28-August 5Healing Novena CelebrationNational Shrine Our Lady of the Snows(618) 397-6700
Wednesday, July 30Back Pack to SchoolBelleville West High School(618)233-2015
Tuesday July 1- Thurday July 31“200 Years of History” ExhibitSchmidt Art Gallery(618) 222-5278 Tuesday, July 1,8,15,22,29Life After Divorce Support Group Horizon Hope Satellite Office at Union UMC(618) 792-8256
Saturday, July 5,12,19,26Belleville Old Town MarketCorner of 1st and West Main Street(618) 257-7022
Friday & Saturday Night Free Summer Concert Eckert’s (618) 233-0513
What’s Happening in JulyWednesday, July 2 Beer Tasting Grappa Growlers(618) 234-9463
Saturday, July 5Fireworks, Laser Show and Concert SWIC- Belleville Campus
Tuesday, July 8 Bunko Eckert’s Country Restaurant (618) 233-0513
Friday, July 11Tour de Belleville Bike RideBelleville Parks & Recreation(618) 233-1416
Annual Celebration & Pillar of Hope Awards St. Clair Country Club
Wing Night Grappa Growlers (618) 234-9463
Sips & SundressesThe Weingarten (618) 257-9463
Friday-Sunday, July 11-13Belleville Knife ShowBelle Clair Fairgrounds(618) 233-0052
Wednesday, July 16Wine Tasting Grappa Growlers (618) 234-9463
Thursday, July 17 Downtown Diva NightDowntown Belleville (618) 257-7022
Thursday Thunder Bike Night at Silver CreekSilver Creek Saloon & Grill (618) 416-6337
Trivia Night Grappa Growlers (618) 234-9463
Friday, July 18Silver Creek Car Cruise SIlver Creek Saloon & Grill (618)416-6337
Saturday, July 19 Weinstock Music FestivalThe Weingarten (618) 257-9463
Sunday, July 20 Sip & Shop The Weingarten (618) 257-9463
Saturday & Sunday, July 19 & 20Flea MarketBelle-Clair Fairgrounds(618) 233-0052
Tuesday, July 22Bunko Eckert’s Country Restaurant (618) 233-0513
Friday, July 25Jonny Diaz ConcertUnion United Methodist Church(618) 233-6375
Saturday, July 26The Ainad Drum & Bugle Corps Lindenwood University - Belleville Auditorium(844) 843-5969
We are constantly updating our Community Calendar. For an up to date list please visit www.bellevillechamber.org/communityevents
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5th Annual
Wednesday, July 30, 20145 - 7 p.m.
Belleville West High SchoolThe Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce’s Education Committee invites your business/organization toparticipate in the 5th Annual BackPACK to School Day.
The event is open to students and their families from the Belleville grade schools (public and private)*.
The event features...• Vendors from local businesses/organizations offering information and giveaways• Kids activities including face painting, bounce house and YMCA climbing wall• Backpack full of school supplies • School/sports physicals• Complimentary hot dog, chips and drink
Last year, the event attracted more than 1,000 students and their families. If your business/organization would like to showcase your services to these families, please fill out the information below.
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The vendor fee is $50. Each vendor is provided a table and two chairs. Checks may be made payable to the “Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce” and mailed to the Chamber office at 216 East A Street, Belleville, IL 62220. If you have any questions or would like information on sponsoring the event, please call the Cham-ber at (618) 233-2015.
*Participating schools: Belleville School District #118, Belle Valley School District #119, Harmony-Emge School District #175, Signal Hill School District #181, Whiteside School District #115, Zion Lutheran Grade School and all Catholic grade schools - Blessed Sacrament, Cathedral, St. Teresa, SMSA, and Queen of Peace.
