Belleville Schools’ 9th Annual “Drive Away Hunger” food drive will kick off on Wednesday, March 9th and will continue thru Tuesday, April 5th, 2016. Donated items will benefit the following food pantries in Belleville: Interfaith-St. Paul’s, St. Vincent de Paul Cathedral, Union United Methodist, and St. George/St. Marks. The items collected will be delivered on Thursday, April 7th. The demand on our food pantries is overwhelming and they need our help. As we come together as a community to help drive away hunger, keep in mind the impact a community has on one another. Every item makes a difference. Last year, “Drive Away Hunger” raised thirteen full busloads of food for our local pantries thanks to help from local businesses. The Belleville Schools need your support to make this year’s drive an even bigger success….
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Over 420 people were in attendance at this year’s Annual Dinner & Silent Auction on January 28, 2016 at Fischer’s Restaurant. The event celebrated Chamber Members who went above and beyond in 2015 and set a promising tone for all the great things to come in 2016. The Chamber awarded two Business Excellence Awards at the event, one of which went to Belleville Public School District #118 for their commitment to providing students with a well-balanced education that includes the development and understanding of their role as responsible members of the community. Holland Construction Services was also awarded a Business Excellence Award for their good corporate citizenship and contributions to the community. The Chamber also recognized three individuals. John Wunderlich was the recipient of the 2015 Ambassador of the Year Award and Kathy Mehrmann was…
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The Chamber welcomed Circa Boutique, SSM Physical Therapy, and IV & Respiratory Center to its membership in December 2015. Circa Boutique is a clothing and gift store located in downtown Belleville. Andria Powell, owner, began the store in 2004 as a venue to sell her custom jewelry line – Mellow Mountain. Circa has since opened a sister store in Edwardsville, Illinois. For more information: http://www.ilovecirca.com/ SSM Physical Therapy is a premier provider of comprehensive outpatient services. With a network of over 45 outpatient physical therapy centers located throughout the St. Louis Metro area, SSM Physical Therapy specializes in the treatment of sports, orthopedic, hand and work-related injuries. Their team consists of more than 300 physical, occupational and speech therapists, along with our patient service specialists. SSM Physical Therapy focuses on providing exceptional care and unparalleled…
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The Ambassador Club of the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce is pleased to honor Hoernis Auto Body with the Commitment to Community Award. In 1964, Belleville, Illinois native Jim Hoernis founded Hoernis Auto Body. After all these years, Hoernis’ philosophy of high quality repairs, fair treatment to employees and vendors, and ex-ceptional customer service is still in place today. Our business has grown into one of the largest and most respected collision repair centers in Southern Illinois. Jim Hoernis first opened Hoernis Auto Body in 1964 at the for-mer Richland Mills Company carriage and horse stable on Third Street in Belleville. Jim worked hard and grew the business by focusing on the latest technology available and personal custom-er service. From 1972-1999 the shop expanded twice, and was known for not only servicing individual customers, but…
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Home-Brite Ace Hardware honored with Commitment to Community Award The Ambassador Club’s Commitment to Community Award is presented quarterly to a Chamber member who demonstrates commitment to improving the quality of life for residents and/or businesses in the greater Belleville area. The Ambassador Club is proud to present this quarter’s award to Home-Brite Ace Hardware. In 1941, Arthur and Lillian Reinbold, opened their hardware store, Home Brite Company, on North Illinois Street. After a few years of operating in the business that now houses the Belleville Barber College, the Reinbolds decided to move their company across the street to 400 North Illinois Street, where it continues to operate today. Young Lyle Rowden, the Reinbold’s grandson, started to work at the store in 1975. By this time, the store had established a reputation as a mainstay…
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