Growing Belleville thru Community Chats

By The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce

A Podcast to help highlight, promote and enlighten people, businesses and community events in the Greater Belleville Area... more

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How many episodes does Growing Belleville thru Community Chats have?

The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.

Growing Belleville thru Community Chats episodes:

March 10, 2022In the Soulcial Kitchen with John Michel
In this episode we catch up with the founder of Soulcial Kitchen, John Michel and discuss:
The idea behind Soulcial Kitchen

The Process to get it started

Their phenomenal Currency Of Caring Program

The difference between them and other food truck parks

The story on the Space Shuttle Cafe

How they are ramping up to open the Food Truck park in just a few weeks.
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28min
February 17, 2022 Walking Like an Egyptian with Brett Baltz
On this episode we sit down with Brett Baltz of Egyptian Workspace Partners and discuss:
- the workspace environment pre and post covid
- the long history of his 140 + year company
- How his company is always looking to the future trends to help grow
- the family - work dynamic being the 3rd generation of his family to run the business
- How being a mainstay in Belleville and big community advocate has helped them grow
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28min
February 01, 2022Hacking Away with 2 time World Series Champ, MLB All-Star and the ONLY player in MLB History to hit for the cycle in the playoffs: Mr Brock Holt
in this episode we catch up with Erik's good buddy and former teammate while in the Pirates Organization and discuss the following:
How life in the Minor Leagues really is

How Erik is good at leading daily stretches

How playing with an amazing roster in Boston

Brock discusses the day he hit for the cycle in the playoffs against the Yankees in 2018 and is still the only player to ever accomplish that

The experience of winning the world series

How special it was to play with David Ortiz

The current MLB Lockout

and the charity that is near and dear to his heart- The Jimmy Fund.
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42min
January 18, 2022Catching up with Jenna Renner Graser of Renner Funeral Home
On this episode we sit down With Jenna Renner Graser of Renner Funeral Home. In this episode we discuss:
The history of Renner Funeral Home

Jenna's background and how she got started in the family business

How covid forced them to shift

The life of a funeral director

and more
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27min
December 07, 2021 Its Showtime with Dave Schoenborn of the Lincoln Theatre
In this episode we sit down Dave Schoenborn of the Lincoln Theatre to cover:
- The 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Theatre and their year long plans to celebrate
- The history of the Lincoln Theatre
- Current live shows coming up, Including Old Salt Union on NYE
- Their famous popcorn
- How they navigated the pandemic shutdown
- And the announcement of a great new show lined up for March

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33min
November 23, 2021 Getting into the Holiday Spirit
On this episode, Erik and Stephen sit down with... no one. We actually decided that on this episode we would take the opportunity to kick off the holiday season by discussing all the fun activities for families to do in and around the Belleville Area and reflect on what these events have meant to us over the years and how important it is for everyone to get out and enjoy them since so many things did not occur last year due to the pandemic In this episode we discuss:
- Belleville Santa Claus Parade
- The Christkindlmarkt
- The importance of Small Business Saturday
- The Chambers Movie Nights with Santa
- The Holiday Pops performed be the Belleville Philharmonic Society (the 2nd oldest, continuously ran Philharmonic in the country behind Boston)
- The lights and The Shrine and WWT Raceway in Madison

Link to the Flier of these events can be found here:
https://www.belleville.net/DocumentCenter/View/8460/2021-Belleville-Holiday-Events-Calendar

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22min
November 09, 2021A Lesson with Dr. Brian Mentzer of BTHS 201
In this episode we catch up with BTHS 201 Superintendent Dr. Brian Mentzer and discuss:
The school districts recent purchase of Kings Point
The districts amazing plans for Kings Point
How the district has taken a stronger approach to the trades in the last few years
The struggles over the past 19 months with the pandemic
How sports, band and all other extra curricular activities have been an important aspect for students this past year
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23min
October 19, 2021 A Peachy conversation with Chris Eckert
In this Episode we sit down with the President of Eckert's, Chris Eckert where we discuss:
- the History and Background of the Family Farm and how it got to where it is today
- How Chris got started in the family business
- How they do such a good job drawing in people from MO and other bordering areas
- Some of the exciting things they have planned for the future (including a new beer garden at the Belleville location)

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28min
October 07, 2021 Chatting with Hospice of Southern Illinois
In this episode we chat with Lisa Phillipson of Hospice of Southern Illinois.
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30min
September 21, 2021 Mixing up the Hurricanes with Brandon McGraw and The Quarter Restaurant
In this episode we catch up Brandon McGraw, one of the owners of Belleville's Original NOLA inspired restaurant, The Quarter and discuss:
- Why they decided to invest in Downtown Belleville
- Why they decided to open their second restaurant during covid
- The HERO Beer Tab at their other restaurant in Fairview Heights, Signature Tap House
- How they, and all downtown Belleville restaurants, work together to help each other
- What the return of events such as the Belleville Oktoberfest and Chili Cook Off mean for restaurants downtown
- A special competition they are having between their two restaurants for the Belleville Chili Cook Off
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27min

FAQs about Growing Belleville thru Community Chats:

How many episodes does Growing Belleville thru Community Chats have?

The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.