Individual Awards The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce awarded Justin Chapman, Gloria Crowder and Leigh Sindelar with individual awards during the 2017 Annual Dinner & Silent Auction, which took place Thursday, January 26 at Fischer’s Restaurant. Justin Chapman took home the 2016 Ambassador of the Year Award; Sindelar was named the 2016 Leadership Belleville Alumni of the Year Award, and Gloria Crowder was named the 2016 Citizen of the Year. Justin Chapman was named the 2016 Ambassador of the Year. This distinguished award is presented to the Ambassador who has demonstrated a strong commitment to the community and to the Chamber through their volunteerism throughout the year and Justin has done just that. Justin, an Assistant Vice President of Commercial Banking at TheBANK of Edwardsville, served as Chair of the Ambassador Committee in 2016 –…
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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 Metro Lock & Security. Metro Lock and Security has been keeping the Metro East safe and sound since 1990. The company, founded by brothers Bill and Lee Schreiber, provides a variety of unique sales and services to the area and are exclusive providers of numerous security products. From selling gun safes, access control systems and installing video surveillance to copying keys, unlocking cars and servicing the local banking industry, Metro Lock and Security has anything your home or business would need to feel secure. Metro Lock and Security’s mission is to help you find…
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Advanced Vision Care of Belleville celebrated their Grand Re-Opening on November 4th, 2016 with a Ribbon Cutting. Since 1972, Advanced Vision Care – Belleville has been the leader and preferred provider of quality vision care products and personalized optometric services to their patients in Belleville and the surrounding areas. Their experienced doctors and staff offer comprehensive vision examinations and specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide array of eye diseases, conditions, and problems. For more information: (618) 241-0269
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Local Lucy’s celebrated the opening of their new location at 310 East Main Street in Belleville with a Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016. Local Lucy’s is a gift shop that features local vendors and artists. It’s the perfect place to get that special gift! They have a large selection of items ranging from baby items, photography, aprons, lots of jewelry, cutting boards, candles, flowers for your garden, wine glasses, coasters, key chains, eco-friendly lotions and shower gels, purses, olive oils, local honey, BBQ sause, wedding gifts, baby shower gifts, hostess gifts, and much much more!! Local Lucy’s also has a few embroidery vendors that can customize something special for you in about 2 weeks. Stop on in and check them out! They get new items in everyday so check back often! For more…
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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 Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois. The Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois has been providing services to victims of domestic violence and providing prevention and education to the community for over 36 years. When the Center was founded in 1979, it consisted of one five-room shelter in Belleville with one part-time staffer. Today it employs 32 people and has physical presences in Monroe, Randolph, and St. Clair Counties. The Center provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence including shelter, legal advocacy, counseling, prevention education, art therapy and a 24/7 hotline. They…
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