The Downtown Belleville Gingerbread Committee is accepting participants for the Second Annual Corporate/Small Business Gingerbread Competition. Here’s how it works: 16 Participants will be accepted. $50 entry fee. Price includes a preassembled Gingerbread House on a 2’x 2’ base. You will be responsible for your own candy and decorating supplies. Sign up for one free team decorating class at Toots’ Cake and Candy Supply in Downtown Belleville. Classes will be held in October & November, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm. Turn in your creation before November 20th to be eligible for the $500.00 prize for your favorite charity. Entries will win by popular vote, so the more people in your network, the better. Entries will be revealed 11/25. Winners will be announced 12/15. The houses will stay in the downtown until the end of the year….
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Help the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Education Committee celebrate the start of a new school year at the Back to School Fun Fair! The event will take place from 5-7pm on Wednesday, August 2nd at Belleville West High School. Come enjoy everything the Fair has to offer: -Vendors from local businesses & organizations offering information and giveaways -Free School Physicals -Free Dental Exams -Complimentary hot dog, chips & drink -Free Backpack full of school supplies* Kids Activities Include: Face Painting Games Meet the Mascots Photo Booth *The event is open to children K-8 and their families from the Chamber member schools (public & private). Must be registered with one of the following schools to get backpack passport & food tickets. Participating schools: BASSC Elementary, Belleville School District #118, Belle Valley School District #119, Governor…
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Event Information: Date: Friday & Saturday | October 6 & 7 Location: Downtown Belleville | Time: 11:00am-10:30pm Vendor Application Space is limited, so applications are processed on a first come, first serve basis. Event Description: Join us Friday & Saturday, October 6 & 7 for the 34th Annual Belleville Chili Cook-off in beautiful downtown Belleville, located just 20 minutes east of the Gateway Arch. We will have more than 60 vendors representing individuals, local organizations and area businesses, who will feature culinary treats including chili, desserts, kabobs and more! Chili enthusiasts can purchase samples or bowls of various types of chili and vote for their favorite to win the People’s Choice Award. Enjoy live entertainment from Mash and Queens Boulevard. Saturday’s extra activities will include the 5th Annual Chili Chase 5k Run/Walk and Kids Pepper…
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To the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Board and Members Dear Friends and Colleagues, It is with a mix of joy for what we have accomplished together and sadness in the knowledge that I will miss our special relationships through the Chamber that I announce my retirement as Executive Director, effective this summer of 2016. The exact date will be determined in collaboration with the Executive Committee, to ensure the smoothest transition possible to new leadership. After eight amazing years in this position, I have determined this is an excellent time in my life to pursue new adventures and indulge experiences uniquely explored in retirement. During these eight years, we have collaborated to build strong working relationships with the City of Belleville, St. Clair County and Regional Leaders; reestablished an Economic Development Committee; rebranded the…
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The Chamber will kick off its second annual Total Resource Campaign (TRC) on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. The Campaign, “Work like a Captain, Play like a Pirate,” is a six week revenue generating effort made up of Chamber member volunteers led by the Campaign Chair, Carol Bartle. The Chamber’s goal is to raise $175,000 in sponsorship dollars and new memberships by Wednesday, March 30, 2016. Chamber members will volunteer to take part in this team effort to market sponsorships to Chamber events and publications, while also seeking new members for the Chamber. Volunteers will have the opportunity to take part in weekly lunches, take home cash prizes, trips and more – while being led by their team captain. This Total Resource Campaign gives members a new opportunity to extend their network. Last year’s campaign, “Unmask…
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