NEW CHAMBER WEBSITE IS LIVE!! |
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Checkout the all new www.MetroEastChamber.org |
We're excited to announce the launch of our NEW website! We'll be able to deliver you more info
on a more timely basis. The new site will offer multiple calendars, business directory, featured member businesses, blogs, advertising opportunities and much more!
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It's Time to Get Out & Play Some Golf |
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Golf Tourney is Approaching Quickly - Still Accepting Teams and Sponsors
The Metro-East Regional Chamber is happy to announce that the 2020 Chamber Golf Tournament will on Tuesday, August 25th with a Noon Shot-Gun Start. This year's tournament will take place at Stonewolf Golf Club.
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Chamber Golf Tourney
August 25, 2020
Stonewolf Golf Club
12:00 Shot Gun Start
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Thank you to our sponsors
Commercial Energy Consultants
Bank of Belleville
Doug Wilks, CFP, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
Bank of Springfield
Gateway Foundation
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Rice Sullivan, LLC
State Farm Jody White
Allstate - Trinas Neely Agency
Beimfohr Associates
Collins & Sons Flooring America
Rotary Club of Swansea
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National Black Business Month |
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August is National Black Business Month, Groupon is partnering with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to offer three virtual panel discussions for merchants during the month of August that bring together a national audience of government officials and Black business community leaders. The series will help bring more attention to the disparities Black entrepreneurs face and highlight resources available to help their businesses succeed.
“To protect our Black businesses, Illinois has continued to deploy resources to lift up businesses hit hardest during the crisis, and to continue leveling the playing field for Black businesses. On behalf of Governor Pritzker, we thank Groupon for advancing the conversation around how to remove barriers and better support Black businesses in Illinois and around the country.” Michael Negron, Acting DCEO Director.
Throughout the month, Groupon will continue its #PassTheMic social media campaign where the company has turned over its collective audience of 22 million followers to amplify and uplift Black voices and merchant success stories.
Upcoming webinars:
August 13, 2020 02:00 p.m. - Doing Business with Government
August 20, 2020 02:00 p.m. - Black Business Lending: Access to Capital & Tax Incentives
August 27, 2020 02:00 p.m. - Navigating COVID-19 and Civil Unrest: Federal and State Financial Resources for Black Businesses
For more information on webinars hosted by Illinois Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE) to celebrate National Black Business Month click HERE
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Featured Member - Sweet Cravings |
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GRAND OPENING
Saturday, August 15th
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Vickie Fair, Owner, Sweet Cravings was joined by Mayor Mark Kupsky, City Officials, Chamber Members and family and friends for the official Ribbon Cutting for Sweet Cravings.
Homemade Ice Cream and Gourmet Popcorn Sweet Shop
Opening Saturday, August 15th
Sweet Cravings
Vickie Fair
706 Lincoln Highway
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 791-8481
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Online Training for IT Jobs |
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In June Governor Pritzker and Coursera launched a new Workforce Recovery Initiative offering virtual career training for unemployed Illinois residents. Since then, over 1,000 residents have enrolled in over 3,000 classes.
This new partnership with Coursera and other partners like the University of Illinois makes Illinois one of the first states in the nation to make free courses available to unemployed workers.
Right now, you can access FREE online Information Technology (IT) and Job Readiness courses from top institutions through Coursera. This training will boost your skills and experience when you apply for IT jobs in Illinois.
Be sure to register by September 30, 2020 to complete the courses by December 31, 2020 and earn your certificates.
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Chamber Member News, Events, Awards, etc |
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Eartha Brown, E Brown's Bakery, was honored by the Grace Hill Women's Business Center and added to their 2020 Wall of Fame class.
Grace Hill Women's Business Center is a public/private partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration and is dedicated to providing micro-business development for aspiring entrepreneurs, with a primary focus on minority women in the community.
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Gateway Pet Guardians opens largest Pet Resource Center in the region |
The wait is over! We are excited to announce that we are opening our doors to the largest Pet Resource Center in the region (54,000 SF) on Tuesday, August 11th. The facility will include the first ever vet clinic in East St. Louis, a community that previously was an absolute resource desert for pet owners with no pet supply stores, veterinarians or groomers.
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Salute to the Arts will be ONLINE in 2020 |
In lieu of an "on-the-grounds" event, the 32nd Annual 2020 Midwest Salute to the Arts will this year become an "Online Art Fair". The quarantined public will able to go the Midwest Salute website and not only view the artists work, but also make purchases to support the artists. For more info & updates go to www.MidwestSalute.com
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Carl Fournie Tee Off Fore Autism Golf Tourney - October 7th
Illinois Center for Autism's 37th annual golf tournament, the Carl Fournie Tee Off Fore Autism Golf Tournament, is Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Far Oaks Golf Club. We will have an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start.
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Holland Construction Services begins renovations on historic building in downtown Belleville. When completed the Lofts on the Square, formerly known as the Meredith Home and Hotel Belleville, will feature 47 senior-living apartments on the second through sixth floors, along with a restored lobby area and commercial space on the first floor.
To learn more about the Keystone development or Holland Construction Servies can make your next project a reality, contact Scott Schanuel, Sr Director of Business Development at sschanuel@hollandcs.com
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Second Saturday of the Month |
Trekking for Trash is a local group of community members that meet up to pick up litter from the roadsides along main thoroughfares in Fairview Heights. Anyone who is interested in volunteering should meet at 8:00am on Saturday behind the Walgreen’s store in Fairview Heights. Local businesses, clubs, organizations or other groups are welcome to join the clean-up program. For more info call Mark Burgdorf at (618) 580-4136 or send an e-mail to markaburgdorf@gmail.com.
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