On Tuesday, December 21, the Chamber met via Zoom to conduct its Annual Board Meeting. This meeting takes the place of the Chamber’s regular monthly Board of Directors meeting and is open for all Chamber members to attend. The Annual Meeting provided a forum for a wrap-up of the year by Kevin Vick, outgoing Board Chairman and Wendy Pfeil, Chamber President & CEO. Incoming Board Chairman Amy Richter was introduced. Attendees also got to hear from multiple leaders in the community for yearly highlights including Col. Rob Lowe of Scott Air Force Base, City of Belleville Mayor Patty Gregory, Executive Director of the St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants and EconomicDevelopment Dept. Rick Stubblefield, as well as State Representative Jay Hoffman. Highlights from the chamber were bright despite the ongoing pandemic. During a continuously changing time,…
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Recently we have heard from multiple members that they are paying $500 or more for employment ads with Indeed for open positions. We have also heard these businesses aren’t getting anywhere by paying for these ads. We want our members to know that there is a process noted below where employers can register through IllinoisJobLink.com to post their open positions and Indeed will pick them up at NO COST! Just create an employer account and upload your job there. Go to https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/ada/r/ then go to the “Log In/Register” tab to create a new account. For more information on getting help posting positions, contact Lee Reese at lee.reese@co.st-clair.il.us.
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Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the $250 million Back to Business (B2B) grant program to support the continued recovery of small businesses across Illinois. The first in a series of economic recovery programs set to launch by the administration, B2B will offer small businesses access to funds that can help offset losses due to COVID-19, bring back workers and take continued steps to rebuild amid the fallout from the pandemic. The program builds on last year’s Business Interruption Grant program, which provided $580 million to small businesses and childcare providers across the state. $250 million to small businesses across the state that experienced losses in 2020 due to COVID-19 Grants will range from $5,000 to $150,000 per business and can be used to cover a wide…
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Welcome to our newest members: Dawn Corwin Creative Photography3320 North Illinois Street, Bellevillewww.dawncorwincreativephotography.com Estel Foods/McDonalds906 Carlyle Avenue, Bellevilleestel.office-assistant@us.stores.mcd.com IL Beverage Association180 N LaSalle Street, Chicagowww.illinoisbeverage.org Jennifer Gracin Photographyjennifergracinphotography@gmail.comwww.jennifergracin.com Knollwood Retirement Community921 Knollwood Village Rd, Caseyvillewww.knollwoodstclair.com STL Entertainment3320 North Illinois Street, Swanseastldjentertainment@gmail.comwww.saintlouis-dj.com Sugar High Bakery & Café100 East Main Street, Belleville Waterfall Glen Soap Company LLC1511 East Main Street, Bellevillewww.waterfallglensoap.com Thank you to the following businesses for renewing their membership with the Chamber. Bel-O Pest Solutions.St. Clair CountyEdward Jones – Jeff PratlTavern on MainCrehan’s Irish PubSeven/Shichi Sushi BarThe Copper FireMcIlravy’s Irish PubBellecourt Banquet CenterThe EDGEBig Daddys 618Cork Tree CreativeKings House Retreat CenterSonnenberg Landscape Materials Co.Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale,-P.C.Chelar Tool & Die, Inc.Becker, Hoerner & Ysursa P.C.Hank’s Excavating & Landscaping, Inc.CliftonLarsonAllen LLPRice Sullivan LLCTown & Country BankViolence Prevention Center of SouthwesterPTL Manufacturing, Inc.Belfor Property RestorationPlocher Construction Company,…
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After a unique 2020, the Chamber is looking to the future in hopes of still being able to host some of our signature events during the second part of 2021 and into 2022. Starting in March, the Chambers Sponsorship Campaign officially begins. It is an annual six-week campaign when the Chamber seeks our membership’s support for the year ahead including: 2021 Otto Golf Classic (includes teams), 2021 Annual Dinner & Silent Auction, 2021 Chili Cook-off and Chili Chase 5K Run, Business After Hours Hosts, Coffee Cup Connections Hosts, 2021 Annual Meeting, 2021 Government Officials BBQ, 2021 Teacher Appreciation Reception, 2021 Issues & Eggs, Leadership Belleville Class of 2021/2022 Class Days & Scholarships, Web Sponsorships, Weekly Email Update Sponsorships, & more! If you are interested in a sponsorship and have not yet been contacted, call us…
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