SBDC takes entrepreneur open house to Jersey County
JERSEYVILLE — Entrepreneurs from around Metro East are invited to an open house sponsored by the Jersey County Business Association and SIUE’s Small Business Development Center. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, small-business owners — and those who want to be — can meet the SBDC staff in one-on-one counseling sessions…
Read MoreCOCA sponsoring trench training in Belleville
COCA, the Council of Owners and Construction Associates, is sponsoring a Trenching and Shoring Competent Person Training Class on Saturday, May 6. The one-day course is being held at Ameren Illinois’ Service Yard, 1050 West Blvd., Belleville. It will be conducted by TekSolv’s American Allied Safety Council. The course will take place from 8 a.m.…
Read MoreMemorial Hospital East receives Excellence in Healthcare Awards
SHILOH — Memorial Hospital East recently received Excellence In Healthcare Awards from national health-care research leader Professional Research Consultants Inc. Memorial East was recognized for overall quality of care as follows:• Five Star Emergency Department• Five Star 4th Floor Medical/Surgical• Four Star Overall Inpatient Services• Five Star HCAHPS – Discharge Information “We are extremely pleased…
Read MoreRealtor Association contributes to relief foundation, Head Start
SHILOH – The Realtor Association of Southwestern Illinois, which likes to stress community service, came through for two entities that have a local impact. Realtor Association members, which consists of Realtors and affiliate members, held a book drive for the BCMW Community Services Head Start Program in conjunction with their annual spring awards luncheon. BCMW…
Read MoreArch renovations offer incentives for meeting planners, hospitality players say
ST. LOUIS – Explore St. Louis and participating members of the region’s hospitality community have launched a program offering meeting planners and their groups to be among the first to experience the re-imagined Gateway Arch with a host of benefits for their newly booked meetings in 2018. The Arch 2018 World Premier program provides VIP…
Read MoreCourage & Grace holds ribbon cutting, plans second location
O’FALLON — The O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Courage & Grace DIY Painting Studio. Courage & Grace at 300 W. State St. in O’Fallon. “We are so excited for Jennifer Adank, sole owner of Courage & Grace. Jennifer has made some really great changes to her already fun storefront,”…
Read MoreMadison County lawyers continue free-advice clinics
The 3rd Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee continues to offer help to low income members of this community. The committee sponsors a Legal Advice Clinic where volunteer attorneys provide free legal appointments; it also offers assistance in real estate matters and services for veterans. A separate program allows lawyers to provide services for the court…
Read MoreAlton Memorial’s improved wait times getting noticed
ALTON — Alton Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department is getting noticed by other hospitals for its work in reducing wait times. Aaron Valleroy, Performance Improvement consultant for AMH, said that great progress has been made in reducing the time between when the ED physician does an admission order and when the patient is admitted to an…
Read MoreMajor tax relief package awaits action in state Senate
SPRINGFIELD – Every homeowner in the state would receive a break from high property taxes under a comprehensive tax relief package co-sponsored by several state representatives in Southwestern Illinois The measure is pending in the state Senate. Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, Jerry Costello II, D-Smithon, and Dan Beiser, D-Alton were among cosponsors of the bill…
Read MoreHSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital receives two Healthgrades awards
HIGHLAND – HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital – Highland was recently recognized for commitment to patient safety and patient experience with the 2017 Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award and 2017 Healthgrades Outpatient Experience Award. The awards recognize hospitals with the lowest occurrences of preventable patient safety events and excellence in the overall patient experience provided to…
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