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NOMINATIONS FOR 2024 AWARDS ARE NOW OPEN!

December 18, 2024 | Annual Awards | Awards | Events

The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its 2024 Awards now through January 10, 2025. Award recipients will be honored at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Please click on the links below to nominate a deserving individual, business or organization.   Business Excellence AwardPlease keep in mind the following as you fill out the nomination form:The Business Excellence Award, the most prestigious award given by the Chamber and is awarded annually to a nominated Chamber Member. The criteria used by the judges centers on the business’s commitment to innovation and creativity along with a proven track record of growth. The judges will also look to the nominee’s commitment to the community and their employees. Business Excellence Award Previous Business Excellence Award Recipients   Citizen of the Year AwardThe Greater…

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CALL FOR AUCTION ITEMS

December 12, 2024 | Annual Awards | Events

The Chamber office is gearing up for our Annual Dinner taking place on Thursday, January 30th.  Our Annual Silent Auction has become a long standing tradition. Once again, this year’s auction will be held online so that bidding can begin early and will be available to Chamber members whether you are attending the dinner or not. Your generous donations are the reason it has been such a huge success. Those interested in participating, please fill out a Silent Auction Donation Form. Your company name will be listed along with the item donated not only on our evening’s program but also on our website prior to the event. Items are due to the Chamber office by Friday, January 17, 2025. Past event items include: Artwork, Hotel Stays, Golf Packages, Sporting Event Tickets, Theater Tickets, Gift Baskets, Gift Certificates,…

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November Coffee Cup Connections at Grimm & Gorly

November 13, 2024 | Membership Tips

Thank you, Grimm & Gorly Florist & Gifts for hosting a fabulous Coffee Cup Connections on November 12th. Our members would agree that the goodies and Pour322 coffee is always excellent. Don’t miss the unique Christmas décor and gifts for sale at Grimm & Gorly! You can find them at 324 E. Main on Belleville Main Street.   Our next Coffee Cup Connections will be on December 10th at Benedictine Living Community-At The Shrine. Join us!  

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2025 Marketing Opportunities for Belleville Chamber Members

November 07, 2024 | Membership Tips

As we begin a new year, we would like to share some of our upcoming marketing opportunities (both paid and FREE!) with our business members.  Paid Opportunities Chamber Connection Newsletter The Chamber Connection is a monthly newsletter that the Greater Belleville Chamber sends out via email to over 1,200 individuals throughout our business community and also shared on the chamber’s website. This is a great way to support the chamber and consistently promote your business to other local businesses and individuals. Click here for more information on pricing, sizes, and more. Members can get a free month of advertising if you pay for 11 months upfront. Weekly Email Banner Ad The Greater Belleville Chamber sends a weekly email every Friday morning to the membership with upcoming chamber events as well as member-submitted events (more on…

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Hope for the Holidays Family Bags

November 07, 2024 | Community Service

Together, with the Chamber’s Healthcare & CSA Committee, we are collecting items for Hoyleton’s Hope for the Holidays Family Bags. These gift bags will be given to Hoyleton families in need. Please consider donating one or more items from the list below. Each bag receives 7 items:Little Debbie Snack CakesPuzzleFamily GamePopcornHot Cocoa MixCard GameBlanket Feel free to shop from our local small businesses or these Wal-mart and Amazon Wishlists: Wal-Mart Wishlist – https://www.walmart.com/registry/ER/b69f94cb-199a-4ec9-8aaf-1aa282474409 Amazon Wishlist – https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2POU21VKJ6HGU?ref_=abls_nvfly_yl   Please drop items off at The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce by December 4, 2024. For questions call 618-233-2015

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