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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Chambers All In for Economic Recovery releases its 2022 platform below. The overarching message is the same as previous: economic recovery must be a top priority for the business community. As we approach the second anniversary of the pandemic’s declaration with continued efforts against COVID-19, unintended consequences for the effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 have surmounted and they risk permanently stunting the prosperity of Illinois’ businesses. If enacted, the following items will help bolster a business bottom line and allow for continued growth and investment in Illinois. Utilize American Rescue Plan Act funding to help replenish the unemployment trust fund alleviate the impending financial drain from the state’s businesses. Provide legal protections to employers who follow the CDC established safety guidelines from claims that COVID-19 was contracted at the place of business. Restructure the…
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