The Commitment to Community Award is presented quarterly to a Chamber member who demonstrates a commitment to improving the quality of life for residents and/or businesses in the greater Belleville area. The Ambassadors are honored to present this quarter’s award to The EDGE. The EDGE has become a staple and long-standing supporter in the Belleville community. It began as D.S. Vespers on West Main then moved to their current location on South Belt in 1998 in what used to be a grocery store and have since completed nine renovations. They are excited to continue growing and improving their customer experience this year. The EDGE is home to the world’s largest laser tag arena covering over 14,000 square foot and allow up to 60 people to play at a time. They are also known for their…
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Here at the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce, we are open and still here for our businesses and community. You can call during normal business hours or visit us in person wearing your face covering. We will continue to advocate for our business community as well as the health and safety of our community. As the threat of COVID-19 continues to spread to our communities, it is important for the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce to take the appropriate precautions outlined by local and national public health organizations. As of now, all Belleville Chamber in-person events are canceled through June 30, 2021. We hope you will join us for our online events to help keep our businesses and community connected during this time. We ENCOURAGE the community to continue supporting local businesses during this time of…
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As promotional and outreach activities are ramping up across the nation ahead of the 2020 Census, the City of Belleville want to help ensure all residents in the city get counted. As part of its outreach initiatives, the city established a Complete Count Committee, a diverse group of community representatives who were selected as trusted voices, representing various constituencies throughout the City of Belleville. “The Complete Count Committee brings together a cross-section of community members who will utilize their local knowledge and expertise to reach out to all persons in our community,” said Mayor Mark Eckert. Eckert said that the committee is set to deploy a comprehensive communication and community outreach campaign at the top of 2020 to ensure that every person who resides in Belleville has the resources and knowledge to get counted. According…
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The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce has decided to cancel or postpone all Chamber events through April 19, 2020. As the threat of COVID-19 continues to spread to our communities, it is important for the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce to take the appropriate precautions outlined by the IL Dept. of Public Health. The events that will be affected are: 3/17: GBCC Board Meeting 3/18: Leadership Belleville Committee Meeting 3/18: YP Luncheon @ The Weingarten 3/19: Diva’s Night Belleville Main Street 3/20: Leadership Belleville, History, Culture & Religion Day 3/26: Lunch & Learn 4/2: Ambassador Committee Luncheon 4/2: April Business After Hours 4/9: Healthcare & CSA Committee 4/14: Coffee Cup Connections 4/18: HomeBrew Walk All purchased tickets, reservations, and sponsorships will be honored when new dates are announced, and separate communications will be made if…
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**UPDATE: THE CHAMBER HAS SUSPENDED ACTIVELY SEEKING SPONSORS DURING THIS TIME TO HELP SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS. IF YOU STILL WISH TO MOVE FORWARD WITH SECURING YOUR SPOT, YOU MAY CONTACT THE CHAMBER OFFICE. WE WILL RESUME CONTACTING OUR MEMBERS AT A LATER DATE. Starting March 4, the Chamber’s Total Resource Campaign officially begins, meaning 2020/2021 events and sponsorships are available now. It is an annual six-week campaign when the Chamber seeks our membership’s support for the year ahead including: 2020 Otto Golf Classic (includes teams), 2020 Chili Cook-off and Chili Chase 5K Run & Kids Pepper Dash, 2021 Business After Hours Hosts, 2021 Coffee Cup Connections Hosts, 2020 Annual Meeting, 2020 Government Officials BBQ, 2020 Past Presidents Luncheon, 2020 Teacher Appreciation Reception, 2020 Issues & Eggs, 2021 Annual Dinner & Silent Auction (includes tables), Leadership…
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