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This edition of the GoodNews Link features many articles highlighting economic growth in our regional area. The River Bridge District in East St. Louis broke ground on an $8.1 million Front Street reconstruction project designed to generate new economic development activities along the riverfront area. The funding for this project was generated from a collaborative effort consisting of the U.S. E.D.A. contributed $3.5 million, the Southwest Illinois Development Authority $1.5 million, the Illinois Department of Transportation $125,000, the St. Clair County Transit District $900,000, and the Metro East Park and Recreation District $500,000. Additionally, $1.5M also generated from Cargill, Bunge-SCF, and Casino Queen for this critical project.
Further investments can be seen with Illinois American Water contributing approximately $245M to the overall state economy according to the University of Illinois' Regional Economic Applications Laboratory. Over 1,000 students were provided the opportunity to interact with hand-on demonstrations and equipment displays in construction trades at the Metro Construction Expo. With thousands of skilled construction trade workers retiring in the next decade, this experience is critical in exposing students and other interested candidates to sustainable career options
. The Metro Construction Expo is sponsored by SIBA and SICAP.
Also, Scott Air Force Base is celebrating it's 100th Centennial in 2017 by featuring the Air Force Thunderbirds and other prominent acts in the June Air Show. For this event to be successful, it is important to raise enough funding to support this event. If you or your company would like to contribute to this effort, please see the Scott AFB Web site or by calling the Leadership Council office. Your contribution to this effort would be greatly appreciated and valued. If you have any questions, please let us know.
Please read on to learn more about all of the important efforts underway to unite our region for growth!
Ronda Sauget, D. Mgmt, MBA
Executive Director
Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois
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We have made - and will keep making - progress
(Belleville News-Democrat, 10/15/2016)
Progress for St. Clair County: When we are in the midst of campaign season, we sometimes get consumed in the partisan battles over the direction of our county
(Read More)
Rivals no more: Wild Trak Bikes owner joins The Cyclery family, working to open new Alton location
(
Riverbender, 10/20/2016)
After closing the doors of their Broadway location on June 30, Wild Trak Bikes is currently undergoing a metamorphosis into the new Alton Cyclery and Fitness Center.
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Illinois American Water contributing up to $245 million a year to state economy, study shows
(
Illinois Business Journal, 10/27/2016)
Illinois American Water contributes many millions of dollars to the state economy, according to a partner study conducted with the University of Illinois' Regional Economic Applications Laboratory.
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Here's how county officials plan to use $8 million to help East St. Louis
(Belleville News-Democrat, 11/1/2016)
Standing in the Malcolm Martin Memorial Park, along Front Street in East St. Louis with the Gateway Arch in the background, officials broke ground on an $8.1 million Front Street reconstruction project, that is aimed to help spur economic development along the riverfront.
Future looks bright on potential major railroad hub in Jersey County
(Riverbender, 10/20/2016)
For a small-town mayor, Jerseyville's Bill Russell has been a very busy man on a project that could change the entire destiny of Jersey County and its surrounding rural areas.
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You'll like what you see at the new St. Elizabeth's Hospital
(Belleville News-Democrat, 10/21/2016)
A hospital stay with a view - that's what most patients at the new St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon will experience once the facility opens in the fall of 2017.
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Travel website and mapguide, two years in making, connects tourists to assets of Mississippi River
(
Illinois Business Journal, 10/21/2016)
Community leaders, regional and state tourism managers, federal partners, and Mississippi River businesses and residents on Wednesday launched the Mississippi River Geotourism MapGuide website in partnership with National Geographic Maps.
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Local delivery service taking area by storm
(
Riverbender, 10/21/2016)
Sometimes, the best ideas come from the purest places. In his six years working at a credit union, Ryan Bacon came to realize that some of his customers found it hard to make it out of their homes to complete tasks.
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Village of Godfrey receives award
(
Advantage News, 10/19/2016)
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency recognized the village of Godfrey on Tuesday for achieving the Ready to Respond Community designation.
Thinking outside the trash
(
Advantage News, 10/19/2016)
Chambers of commerce host ribbon-cuttings to welcome new businesses.
St. Clair County Board approves property tax levy, expects abatement
(
Belleville News-Democrat,
10/24/2016)
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SIUE establishes space in T-REX center in downtown St. Louis
(
Illinois Business Journal,
10/24/2016)
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Metro Construction Career Expo to provide 1,000 students with hands-on look at careers in construction trades, associated benefits
(
Riverbender,
10/25/2016)
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SIUE establishes 2 + 2 agreement with Lincoln Land in geography
(Riverbender, 10/24/2016)
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville continues to expand its 2+2 Partnership Programs with the establishment of its first such agreement with Lincoln Land Community College, in geography.
Lockhaven Golf Club is alive and well under new owner, president, has big plans for future
(
Riverbender,
10/24/2016)
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SIUE Community Task Force formed
(The Intelligencer,
10/25/2016
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Madison County have formed a task force hoping to provide a mutually beneficial partnership to both entities.
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O'Fallon seeks to develop lot for commercial space in Downtown
(Illinois Business Journal,
10/26/2016
)
The city of O'Fallon has issued a Request for Proposals from developers and/or organizations willing to purchase a vacant lot at 131 E. First St. and construct a building that will add what the city says is needed, high quality commercial space to Downtown O'Fallon.
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SIUE/SLU research project aims to make people more socially connected through teleoperated robots
(Riverbender, 10/19/2016)
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Saint Louis University innovators are forging new territory in the function of telerobotic platforms by creating gesture capabilities that propel them from passive, limited interfaces to social, tangible human-robot interactionists.
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Greater Gateway Association of Realtors names president for upcoming year
(Illinois Business Journal, 10/20/2016)
Sandy Michel Stempinski of Heart and Home Realty in Vandalia was sworn in as the 2016-2017 president for the Greater Gateway Association of Realtors on Thursday, Oct. 13.
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HSHS St. Elizabeth's Foundation to honor Bank of O'Fallon President Richard Thoman
(Illinois Business Journal, 10/20/2016)
HSHS St. Elizabeth's Foundation will present Bank of O'Fallon President Richard J. Thoman with the 2016 Elizabethan Award, recognizing his commitment to the hospital and the future of health care in the region.
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LCCC wins sustainability Award
(The Alton Telegraph, 10/15/2016)
Lewis and Clark Community College recently won an award for its efforts to promote sustainability education, practices, programs and training.
(Read More)
Edwardsville Township OKs contract for restoration of park aircraft
(Illinois Business Journal, 10/26/2016)
Edwardsville Township Supervisor Frank Miles today announced that the Township Board has approved a contract for the restoration of the historic U.S. Navy A7E Corsair on display at the Robert C. Stille Edwardsville Township Community Park at 6368 Center Grove Road in Edwardsville.
Redmond Writer's Club continues 30th year celebration today
(Riverbender.com, 10/19/2016)
The Eugene B. Redmond Writers Club, named for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's emeritus professor of English, will continue its weeklong celebration of its 30th year anniversary, a Festival of 'Conch-Us-nest', from 1-4 p.m. today at the East St. Louis Higher Education Campus.
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St. Louis industrial market thriving as e-commerce helps drive demand for distribution centers
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 10/28/2016)
Rents, occupancy and construction are up in St. Louis' thriving industrial market.
Illinois State Police lieutenant receives NAACP public servant award
(Illinois Business Journal, 10/28/2016)
The Illinois State Police District 11 interim commander, Lt. Timothy Tyler, received the Public Servant Award from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on Sunday, Oct. 9.
SIUE expands acaedmic partnerships with Lewis and Clark Community College
(Illinois Business Journal, 10/28/2016)
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is building on its foundation of previous 2+2 agreements with Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, which streamline students' transfer experience and support progress toward completion of bachelor's degrees in multiple programs.
Proposed sports park will bring diversity to Edwardsville recreation system
(Riverbender, 10/27/2016)
Edwardsville is well known as a sporting community in the Metro East area.
Scott prepares for 100th anniversary
(The Intelligencer, 10/28/2016)
Scott Air Force Base
is celebrating its centennial in 2017, and there are several events planned throughout the year, including an air show featuring the Air Force Thunderbirds in June.
SIUE's East St. Louis Center has positive impact
(The Intelligencer, 10/28/2016)
Community enhancement is the focus of this week's episode of Segue, as Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor Dr. Randy Pembrook welcomes Jesse Dixon, executive director of the SIUE East St. Louis Center, to the show.
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Pretzel joint eyes Belleville
(Belleville News-Democrat, 10/30/2016)
An east coast-style soft pretzel joint wants to set up shop in Belleville.
(Read More)
Metro-east church once again moves forward with expansion project
(Belleville News-Democrat, 10/29/2016)
A church community will come together Sunday to re-break ground on a $5.4 million building expansion project at New Life in Christ Church in O'Fallon.
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Freeburg veterans raise $14,000 for special camp to get an ATV wheelchair
(Belleville News-Democrat, 10/29/2016)
Thanks to the Freeburg VFW Post 7074, some wounded warriors will be able to hunt, fish or just commune with nature in places where people with disabilities normally wouldn't be able to go.
(Read More)
Hospital construction means more business for O'Fallon restaurants, shops
(O'Fallon Progress, 10/28,2016)
The construction of the new
St. Elizabeth's
replacement hospital in O'Fallon is at the top of the list of new commercial development to the area - causing an influx of business with the increased volume of workers and staff commuting, eating and shopping in the local O'Fallon-Shiloh area.
O'Fallon District 90 grows 'subdivisions at a time,' considering boundary changes
(O'Fallon Progress, 10/28/2016)
This month's O'Fallon District 90 Board of Education meeting brought many parents and community members who were interested in hearing more about the topic of redrawing school attendance boundaries.
(Read More)
O'Fallon proposes 4 percent increase in hotel/motel tax
(O'Fallon Progress, 10/28/2016)
The city of O'Fallon is launching a new economic development initiative known as Destination O'Fallon.
(Read More)
Construction of MedExpress, Academy Sports continues in O'Fallon
(O'Fallon Progress, 10/25/2016)
The latest MedExpress urgent care location for the metro-east is making headway fast after the former 17th Street Bar & Grill located at 1711 W. U.S. 50 in O'Fallon was torn down on Aug. 25.
(Read More)
New medical office building under construction in Collinsville
(Illinois Business Journal, 10/29/2016)
Construction-management firm IMPACT Strategies has been hired by JCH Collinsville, LLC, to build a 12,000-square-foot medical office building at 1215 Vandalia St. in Collinsville.
(Read More)
Memorial Hospital achieves Healthgrades' 2017 General Surgery Excellence Award
(Illinois Business Journal, 10/29/2016)
General surgery at Memorial Hospital is among the top 10 percent in the nation as measured by volume-weighted performance, according to this year's evaluation from Healthgrades, an online resource helping consumers make informed medical decisions.(Read More)
Setting the course
(Advantage News, 10/28/2016)
The RiverBend Growth Association held its annual State of the RiverBend ceremony - this year, a luncheon at Lewis and Clark Community College's The Commons - on Thursday, Oct. 27, and six local businesses and organizations were presented with plaques and the famous captain hats that are given to Captain of the RiverBend Award winners.
(Read More)
Alton Steel, union announce labor agreement ratification
(Advantage News, 10/27/2016)
Alton Steel and the United Steelworkers announce the ratification of a proposal for a new labor agreement covering the employees in the Alton plant.
(Read More)
Olive Oil Marketplace opens second location in Belleville on Nov. 4
(Riverbender.com, 10/31/2016)
Tim and Julie Meeks have reached another milestone towards fulfilling their dream as they prepare to celebrate the opening of their second location in Downtown Belleville on Nov. 4, 2016.
Online ride-matching service begins in St. Louis
(St. Louis Business Journal, 10/31/2016)
A new online ride-matching service that connects drivers and passengers with similar commutes is available in the St. Louis area.
(Read More)
Healthiest Employers 2016: Working on wellness
(St. Louis Business Journal, 10/28/2016)
The 25 companies profiled in this week's issue of the St. Louis Business Journal have a fresh outlook on wellness.
TCC Verizon launches corporate giving program in Alton
(Alton Telegraph, 10/30/2016)
TCC, the nation's largest Verizon authorized retailer, is now accepting applications for grants up to $10,000 from Alton nonprofit organizations.
(Read More)
Parks are a good investment for O'Fallon community
(O'Fallon Progress, 10/25/2016)
Great communities are built upon three main foundations: safety, schools and amenities.
(Read More)
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Contact Information
Ronda Sauget, Executive Director, Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois
618-692-9745
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