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CHAMBER SEEKS BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2025-2027 TERM

October 30, 2024 | General

This year the nominating committee will be recommending several individuals to fill the board terms which are expiring on 12/31/2024. The next board term will run from 1/2025 – 12/2027. Below you will find Board responsibilities, expectations, and an application for a seat on the Board of Directors. If you are interested in submitting your name for nomination, please fill out the board application, along with your resume and email it back to: hr@bellevillechamber.org. All submissions will be kept confidential. Submissions must be received by Friday, November 29, 2024.   Once all submissions are received the nominating committee will review these applications and make a recommendation to the general membership for a vote on the Slate of officers that will take place at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting on December 17, 2024. Board Meetings are held the Third Tuesday…

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The Chamber Welcomes Charlie’s Place

October 30, 2024 | Ribbon Cutting

On Thursday, October 24th, along with City of Belleville and lots of family and friends, we were happy to celebrate Charlie’s Place with a ribbon cutting.   If you haven’t been to Charlie’s Place since the beautiful renovations that have been done, you should definitely check it out!   Charlie’s Place is located at 200 Mascoutah Avenue in Belleville.  

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Join Us in Helping Our Furry Friends!

September 17, 2024 | Membership Tips

After this summer’s flood, Belleville Area Humane Society is in need of some basic stuff for their day to day operation. If we all come together, we can show some BIG LOVE for our furry friends and for the wonderful people that work and volunteer at BAHS!

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Business After Hours at Lacey’s Place

August 07, 2024 | Membership Tips

On Thursday, August 1st we had a great time at Business After Hours at Lacey’s Place located at 821 South Belt West in Belleville! Lacey’s Place Slots & Video Gaming is a premier gaming parlor with over 30 locations in Illinois. Stop by to try your hand at the slots and have a cold drink! www.playlaceys.com  

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The Chamber’s 100th Anniversary Celebration

May 24, 2024 | Annual Awards | Events

What began as a dream for Wendy Pfeil and her Chamber Team, became a reality! It was a memorable night in Downtown Belleville at The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce 100th Anniversary Celebration. The weather was perfect and our guests were truly dressed for the occasion! The celebration kicked off at Space’s for drinks and appetizers. As everyone mingled out into Main Street to find our seats, we were delighted by the gorgeous flower arrangements by Eckert Florist and Grimm and Gorly Florist and treated to music by the BTHS District 201 Band. Dinner by Papa Vito’s, Copperfire, Tavern on Main and desserts by Sweet Cakes and Sugar High, were served by the group of helpful students from BTHS District 201. As dinner wrapped up, we were honored to hear from our inspiring guest speaker,…

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