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December 2012It’s everyone’s business.CommonGroundHappy Holidaysfrom the Ed/Glen ChamberDesCarynKathyGloriaPRST STDU.S.POSTAGEPAIDEDWARDSVILLE, ILPERMIT # 29
connect2012 ExecutiveDirectorsSkip Sponeman, PresidentWalmartPaul Millard, First Vice PresidentTheBANK of EdwardsvilleEmily Gates, Second Vice PresidentIndividual MemberCathy Hamilton, Third Vice PresidentBARBERMurphy GroupMarc Voegele, Past PresidentExpress Employment ProfessionalsJosh Lowe, TreasurerWest & Company2012 DirectorsDanelle BrownMarcel Brown Technology ServicesBarb BurrowsThe Goddard SchoolChristine CraineHortica Insurance & Employee BenefitsSam GuarinoBella Milano RestaurantsElizabeth HeilThe Scheffel CompaniesGary Hoggatt, Jr.1st MidAmerica Credit UnionElizabeth KeserauskisSouthern Illinois University EdwardsvilleNicole KlineExtra Help, Inc.Mike MarshallAnderson HospitalLen ScaturroCrushed Grapes, Ltd.Todd SiviaSivia Business & Legal Services, PCDavid TobyFCB Edwardsville BankDave VioxAAdvantage Insurance Group, Inc.Chamber Staffon the coverDesirée BennyhoffCommunications Director& Interim Executive Directordbennyhoff@edglenchamber.comWishing You Well This Holiday SeasonSeason’s greetings from the Ed/Glen Chamber staff and board of directors!We hope your holiday season is filled with joy.Caryn MeffordBoard & Member Services Coordinatorcmefford@edglenchamber.comGloria PughAccounts Payable & Receivablegpugh@edglenchamber.comAs you shop for friends and loved ones, remember to support your localeconomy. The third annual Shop Chamber campaign is in full swing, and fivelucky winners will enjoy an extra special holiday gift this season thanks tothe many local retailers participating in this year’s campaign, which againincludes four weekly prize drawings and one 1,000 CASH grand prizesponsored by TheBANK of Edwardsville.Kathy HentzOffice Assistantkhentz@edglenchamber.comVisit any of the following locations and fill out the ‘Shop Chamber’ ticketfor your chance to win!ContributorsDesirée BennyhoffEditor, Layout & Design, Contributing WriterMission StatementThroughcommitmentandinvolvement of its members, theEdwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamberof Commerce provides leadershipfor the benefit of the businesscommunity by promoting economicopportunities, advocating in theinterests of business, providingmembers with education andresources, and encouraging mutualsupport.Ex-OfficioAnnie’s Frozen CustardAshley Furniture Home StoreBella MilanoBigelo’s BistroBlanquart JewelersCastelli’s Moonlight RestaurantChef’s ShoppeChocolate, Chocolate, ChocolateClarkson EyecareCold Stone CreameryCrushed Grapes Wine ShopCulver’sDairy Queen – EdwardsvilleDenny’sEdison’s Entertainment ComplexEdwardsville Auto, Inc.Edwardsville Flea MarketElite FTExactime Watch & ClockFour Muddy PawsGlik’sHudson JewelersJan’s HallmarkKettle River Furniture & BeddingLee Russo DesignsLost Arts & AntiquesMacXprts–IllinoisMiss Bailey’s Poppy PatchMojo’s MusicOlive Oils & MoreScott Credit UnionSears OpticalSPORTCHIRO The Garden KingdomTraveling Tails InnU.S. BankVisions by Carol PhotographyWalmart of Glen CarbonWhat to WearGo to www.edglenchamber.com for complete details & rules, and to enteryour purchase information electronically.Robert Jackstadt, MayorVillage of Glen CarbonGary Niebur, MayorCity of EdwardsvilleEd Hightower, SuperintendentEdwardsville School District #72012 AmbassadorsRachel Case, Co–ChairFirst Clover Leaf BankRyan Matthews, Co–ChairDimond Bros. Insurance Agency, Inc.Lisa AllenAAdvantage Insurance GroupCandice AranaHospice of Southern IllinoisAdam ArrasThe Garden KingdomNatalie HeadAnderson HospitalLauren HoefertScott Credit UnionCarol JohnsonVisions by Carol PhotographyAmanda MajewskiExtra Help, Inc.Mark MuckensturmMRCT Benefits PlusRob PickerellPNC BankBecki RosenburgIntegrated Medical GroupSara SandersonLiberty MutualDiana VoegeleExpress Employment ProfessionalsEmily WilsonGirl Scouts of Southern Illinois2 Common Ground December 2012Edwardsville Glen Carbon
special investorsGold LevelAnderson HospitalGateway Regional Medical CenterWalmartSilver LevelAmeren IllinoisHorticaMeridian VillageTheBANK of EdwardsvilleBronze Level1st MidAmerica Credit UnionAssociated BankAT&TBrain Balance Achievement CentersCassens & SonsCassens TransportCastelli’s Moonlight Restaurant 255City of EdwardsvilleDoubletree Hotel CollinsvilleEden Village Retirement CommunityEdwardsville School District #7Edwardsville Publishing CompanyFirst Clover Leaf BankJuneau Associates, Inc., PC.Madison Mutual Insurance Co.Mathis, Marifian & Richter, LTDRobert ‘Chick’ Fritz, Inc.R.P. LumberShop ‘N’ SaveShannon’s Grill Edwardsville, LLCSouthern Illinois University EdwardsvilleWest & Company, LLCVillage of Glen CarbonPremier Level‘62 Sports GroupAbstracts & Titles Inc.American Family InsuranceAnswer DirectAshley Furniture Home StoreAssociated Physicians GroupAssurance BrokersB & W Heating & Cooling, Inc.Bard & Didriksen PediatricsBauer–Hite OrthodonticBaugher Financial & Assoc. Inc.Bella Milano RestaurantBigelo’s BistroBooks–A–MillionBrickman OrthodonticsBull & Bear Grill & BarCaulk’s CollisionCentrue BankCollision Plus of Glen CarbonCommerce BankCompuType Inc.Country Club Lawn & TreeCountry Hearth Inn & SuitesCrawford, Murphy, & Tilly, Inc.Culver’s of EdwardsvilleData Unlimited, Inc.Days InnDazzle Me Tan, Tone & MORE!Denny’sDRDA Electric CompanyDonnewald DistributingEberhart Sign & Lighting Co.Edison’s Entertainment ComplexEdwardsville Pet HospitalESS Data Recovery, Inc.Extra Help, Inc.Farmers Insurance District 61FCB Edwardsville BankFirst Mid-Illinois Bank & TrustFirst National Bank – MaryvilleGateway CenterGateway GrizzliesGerold MovingGlik’s Department StoreGoddard SchoolHampton Inn & SuitesHarvey H. Breckner, DMDHawkins Law OfficeHawthorne Animal HospitalHighland Recycling & ShreddingHoliday Inn ExpressHome Instead Senior CareIMO’S PizzaJan’s Hallmark ShopJ.F. Electric Inc.KitchenlandLindenwood UniversityLogo It! @ LangaM. Thompson & Company, LLCMagnuson Camelot HotelMarket BasketMaryville Women’s Center & Med SpaMeridian View Family DentalMidwest Occupational MedicineMinuteman PressNetwork SpecialistsOffice DepotOneWay ConstructionPapa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake PizzaRed RobinReed,Armstrong, Gorman, Mudge & MorrisseyRegions BankRichards Brick CompanyRoyal Office Products, Inc.Royal Solutions, LLCSandberg, Phoenix & von Gontard, P.C.Sanford–Brown CollegeSchnucksScott Credit UnionSears Hardware & ApplianceSentry InsuranceSivia Business & Legal Services, P.C.Sleep Inn & SuitesSouthern Illinois UnderwritersSpecialty Printing MidwestSpencer T. Olin Golf CourseStahly Cartage Co.Sunset Hills Country ClubSunset Hills Family DentalSuper 8 Pontoon BeachTheEDGEBANKThe Scheffel CompaniesThompson Flaherty CPAsTiger PlumbingU.S. BankVerizon WirelessVision For LifeWells Fargo Home MortgageWenzel & Associatesevents12/19 Wednesday4pmRibbon CuttingIntegrated Medical Group8 Ginger Creek ParkwayGlen Carbon, IL 6203412/24 & 25 Monday & TuesdayEd/Glen Chamber OfficeCLOSED for Christmas Holidaysave the date1/1 TuesdayEd/Glen Chamber OfficeCLOSED for New Year’s Day1/9 Wednesday 8–9amMembership OrientationChamber Office, Lower LevelRSVP Online or Call 656.76001/10 Thursday5–7pmBusiness After HoursFast Fitness Boot Camp1063 South IL Route 157Edwardsville, IL 620251/24 Thursday5–7pmBusiness After Hours1/25 Friday 11:30am–1pmAnnual Membership MeetingLocation To Be Determined1/29 Tuesday8–10:30amProfessional Education:Affordable Healthcare ActImplementation for BusinessesLocation TBDSAVE THE DATEThe Ed/Glen Chamber’s AnnualDinner is March 9, 2013,and the theme is:Snapshot of Progress:A Celebration ofEdwardsville & Glen CarbonDues Reminder & NoticeIn 2011 the board of directors opted to change the annual dues to be chargedon a calendar year basis instead of by the anniversary month as it had beendone in previous years. Members will receive their 2013 membership duesinvoice in December 2012 for payment in January 2013. All invoices will bedue within 30 days of receipt. Please note that all invoices generated by thechamber and not paid within the specified payment schedule will be subjectto a monthly 1.5% finance fee on the balance owed until paid in full.Chamber of CommerceCommon Ground December 2012 3
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connectthe newlyconnectedAmbit EnergyBrian McGinnisElectricity & Natural GasServices in Deregulated Markets12 Vouga LaneFrontenac, MO 63131314.799.7727www.ambitenergy.comCentrue BankAbel AndersonPersonal & CommercialBanking & Lending303 Fountains ParkwayFairview Heights, IL 62208618-624-1327www.centrue.comChocolate, Chocolate,CohcolateTyler TschannenChocolate, Candy & Seasonal Gifts6667 Edwardsville Crossing DriveInside DierbergsEdwardsville, IL 62025618.655.0511facebook.com/cccedwardsvilleEric DixonSPORTCHIRO Chandler VandenbergSIUEWilsey’sHandmade SweetsLindsey WulfingRetail Bakery7027 Gable CourtGlen Carbon, IL 62034314.504.0851www.wilseyscakeballs.comnew ypgAbel AndersonCentrue Bank6 Common Ground December 2012Edwardsville Glen Carbon
Business of the Month:Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard, P.C. is a full service law firm providingthey also established the Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard Charitabletop quality legal services to the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon community. TheirFoundation, Inc. a 501(c)(3) organization that supports and contributes tofocus on listening to clients, understanding their legal needs, having benchthe local, regional, and national charities designated each year by the firm’sstrength of more than 90 attorneys to timely and professionally completeCharitable Efforts Committee. Past local designees by the Committee haveany project, and providing clients with the first ever Client Service Guarantee,included the United Way, Allison’s Friends of Hope, and H.I.S. K.I.D.S, Inc.distinguish Sandberg Phoenix from any other law firm in Madison County.“Being a member of the ED/Glen Chamber has benefited Sandberg PhoenixSandberg Phoenix started off with 9 attorneys in 1979 and one officein several ways. Our active involvement with sponsorships of chamberlocation. Since its founding, their focus on clients and their needs hasactivities and programs has not only created positive exposure for the firmallowed the firm to flourish, expanding to more than 90 attorneys at presentlocally, but also allowed the firm to connect in a close and personal way withwith 5 fully staffed office locations. The attorneys at Sandberg Phoenix arelocal business owners and chamber members. The social component of theguided by seven core values of the firm in all endeavors: Excellence, Integrity,business based approach of the chamber reminds the members to focus onMutual Respect, Personal Responsibility, Superior Client Service, Teamwork,the local community as a whole, and provides an unparalleled format to do& Community Involvement.so,” said Phil Lading, shareholder at Sandberg Phoenix.Sandberg Phoenix’s target market includes small to medium size businessesSandberg Phoenix has an exciting upcoming year planned. The attorneys atin Madison County. Our depth of experience allows the firm’s attorneysSandberg Phoenix are pleased to again partner with the Ed/Glen Chamberto handle every legal matter local Madison County businesses encounter,to present the 2013 Professional Education series. In addition, they arefrom day to day regulatory compliance, employment law issues, mergerslaunching a new program called “GC on Call .” GC on Call is a uniqueand acquisitions, to business succession planning for the next generation ofand simplified legal service primarily designed for small business ownersprivately held companies.and HR personnel who are budget conscious and whose legal needsare modest. Created exclusively by Sandberg Phoenix, GC on Call willSandberg Phoenix’s attorneys and staff recognize their obligation to supportadminister specific legal services for your business at a fixed monthly fee,the people and organizations in our region. Many of their attorneys participateallowing clients to actually predict and budget their legal expenses with noin fundraisers, speak at legal seminars, and serve as board members
RSVP Online or Call 656.7600 1/10 Thursday 5–7pm Business After Hours Fast Fitness Boot Camp 1063 South IL Route 157 Edwardsville, IL 62025 1/24 Thursday 5–7pm Business After Hours 1/25 Friday 11:30am–1pm Annual Membership Meeting Location To Be Determined 1/29 Tuesday 8–10:30am Professional Education: Affordable Healthcare Act Implementation for Businesses Location TBD save
