In this episode we sit down with Mark Mueller of Mueller Furniture to discuss:

- How he got started in the family business

- How and why they have focused on expansion

- How and why they still invest in their Belleville location

- The journey to opening their 4th location and warehouse in Fairview soon

- How he has navigated working in and growing a family business

- Much more

In this episode we sit down with the CEO of Hospice of Southern Illinois, Amy Richter, and discuss:

In this episode we sit down with Bennie Parr of Bennies Pizza and Pub

- How and why he decided to launch Bennies Pizza and Pub

- The idea behind it

- Their 5 year anniversary party coming up

- Where the name and logo came from (very cool story)

- How they come up with new and crazy pizza ideas (Ever had a green bean casserole pizza?)

- How the "community" of Belleville Main Street has helped them thrive and survive

- and much more.

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In this episode we sit down with Lisa Elbe of Without Limits Team Galaxy Cheer Squad and Discuss:

- How they selected to go to Germany for the Special Olympics to cheer on team USA!

- How the team was notified they were chosen and their reaction

- How she got involved with the organization

- All the great things the organization does

- How you can contribute

Much more

In this episode we sit down with Natalie Jablonski and Melissa Fanning of the United Way and dsicuss:

- How they got involved with the United Way

- How they focus on the Metro East

-The impact the United Way has on the community

-How to get involved with United Way

and much more

In this Episode we sit down with Jason Frazier of Mindseye and discuss:

- How Mindseye helps the blind on a daily basis

-How great of an organization they are

- How you can help by just reading the newspaper, magazine or other aspects

- How they got started

- How Jason got started with Mindseye

- The impact they have had

- Much More

In this episode we sit down Scott Schmelzel from Belleville Main Street Committee and the Lucky Leprechaun to discuss:

- History of St Patricks Day in Belleville

- The Lucky Leprechaun 5k

- Hibernians St Patricks day Parade

- St. Patricks Day Block Party in Downtown Belleville

- How the Block Party has grown since 2014

- How all downtown businesses and restaurants work together to help make it a great day for all

- Upcoming events in Downtown Belleville

- Where to find the best Tacos, Pizza, Burgers, Sushi, Ice Cream, Sweets, Cajun, Wings, Chinese, Coffee, Wine, BBQ, Micro Brews, Live Music, and shopping in downtown Belleville

- And much more.

In this episode we sit down with Ericka Logan of Logan, LLC and we discuss:

- How her and her husband Willie decided to start Logan and Logan LLC

-Their rapid growth and the hustle they use to help it grow more

- How they credit the Greater Belleville Chamber and SBDC with helping them grow

- How they give back to the community

- How they won the Chamber Business of the Year award in 2022. 

- How their family and support system has helped them maintain both a family life and work life

- much more

We sit down with Kara Osthoff to discuss:

- All things city wide

-City Council

-West End Belleville

- City Growth

and much more

In this episode we sit down with Belleville District 118 Superintendent Dr. Ryan Boike and discuss:

- his path through his educational career

- His 27 years at District 118

- How well they work together on a vision with District #201

- How they are able to bring on the best teachers in the area in such a tough time for hiring

- The growth of the district

- The districts diversity initiative

- and much more