On Tuesday, December 20, 2022 the Chamber membership elected Mary Lamie to serve as the Chairperson of the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Mary Lamie is the Executive Vice President of Multi Modal Enterprises for Bi-State Development. In her role, she oversees a number of business enterprises of Bi-State Development, including the Gateway Arch and Riverboats, the St. Louis Downtown Airport, and the St. Louis Regional Freightway. Her responsibilities of the Freightway include developing public-private partnerships to optimize the region’s freight transportation network and for creating the foundation for planning, marketing and advocacy of the bi-state region as a national freight hub. These efforts have resulted in national recognition by the U.S. Department of Transportation as a leader in setting multimodal transportation priorities and as a model for regionalism for both this…
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Our search for a Marketing and Communications Manager is finally over! Please welcome Sarah Hillebrand as the Chamber’s newest team member. Sarah brings a wealth of knowledge and fresh ideas to her new position. She comes to us after working at Standard Rule Promotions in Belleville since 2007. When she’s not here in the office, she’s hanging out with her husband at their home in O’Fallon and is mom to two teenagers. We are excited to have Sarah come on board. Please introduce yourselves at the next Chamber event! You may contact Sarah at marketing@bellevillechamber.org or call her at the Chamber office 618-233-2015.
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The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce is excited to get to host our next Annual Dinner & Silent Auction on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at The Shrine Banquet Facility in Belleville. Nominations are now open for the Business Excellence, Citizen of the Year, & Leadership Belleville Alumni awards. Do you know an individual or business that went above and beyond in 2021? Maybe it was someone who went out of their way to help others who needed it. We want to know! All nominations must be received no later than March 8, 2022. Business Excellence Award NominationsCitizen of the Year NominationsLeadership Belleville Alumni of the Year Nominations Silent auction items are being sought after at this time. We will begin contacting potential sponsors next week. If this is something you are interested in, please contact the…
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As you start to plan your spring time calendar, we want to make sure you save the date for our upcoming Annual Dinner on Tuesday, April 5th beginning at 5:30 p.m. at The Shrine Banquet Center in Belleville. As has become a popular tradition, we will again host a virtual silent auction with the dinner. 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, March 25, 2022. Past event items include: Artwork, Hotel Stays, Golf Packages, Sporting Event Tickets, Theater Tickets, Gift Baskets, Gift Certificates,…
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The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its 2021 Awards now through March 8, 2022. Award recipients will be honored at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. 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, 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 (Online) | Download Print FormPrevious Business Excellence Award Recipients Citizen of…
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