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Drive Away Hunger 2025

March 13, 2025 | Membership Tips

Dear Parents and Students of Belleville District #118, We need your help to address hunger in our community. This year, we will be holding the 17th annual Drive Away Hunger service project. Over the years, the response to our project has been overwhelming, and we have delivered over 191,000 items to food pantries in Belleville. We know that many families and individuals are struggling this year, and the food pantries are in dire need of supplies. Therefore, we are requesting your support to make this project a success. We hope each family can help us fill as many school buses as possible with bags of food. We will collect supplies from March 10 to March 26, 2025, and then deliver them to local food pantries. We have attached a complete list of needed items on…

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The 2025 Otto Golf Classic

February 26, 2025 | Events

It’s that time of year again! The Otto Golf Classic will be held, Monday May 12th at St. Clair Country Club in Belleville with a 9am shotgun start.  It’s a great way for all of us to have a little fun! Sign-ups have begun and teams will go fast!  If you are not able to play, consider supporting the tournament with an Exclusive Hole Sponsorship, Tee Sign or one of our other great sponsorships available.  This is a great way to be involved! Sponsorships must be turned in no later than April 14th. To register your team or to be a sponsor, reach out to Peggy at pschifferdecker@bellevillechamber.org or Wendy at wpfeil@bellevillechamber.org. All teams must be registered by May 5th with the names of your golfers.

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2025 Investment Opportunities

February 24, 2025 | Membership Tips

Why Invest with the Chamber? The Chamber hosts many networking events throughout the year so members can meet and exchange ideas, develop business relationships and increase their professional network. Check out the Investment Opportunities that are available to our members in 2025.        

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Now Hiring Belleville Main Street Event Coordinator

January 31, 2025 | Membership Tips

Independent Contractor (will receive 1099 at end of year) Compensation: $12,600|Submit Resume to:  HR@bellevillechamber.org Belleville Main Street (BMS) is currently on the lookout for an enthusiastic, organized, and resourceful Event Coordinator. The successful candidate will be a committed individual with impressive skills to efficiently manage all event aspects from conception to clean up.     Currently BMS organizes and executes approximately 14 events/year. These events are: February8th: Chocolate on Main March15th: Lucky Leprechaun 5k27th: Art Stroll April12th: Kids Day26th Homebrew & Music Walk May10th: Art Stroll30th: Main Street Senior Day June28th: Craft Beer Walk July24th: Art Stroll October17: Main Street Senior Day November8th: Art & Wine Walk29th: Small Business Saturday December12/13th: Downtown Cookie Stroll18: Christmas Stroll Responsibilities and Duties: Coordinate all event details such as sponsorships, event organization, marketing, catering,entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list, special…

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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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