Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce

09/15/2026

Thank you to Chamber members, Arcos Outdoor Living Inc. , Grey Eagle Distributors, Mueller Furniture and Renewal by Andersen of St. Louis! Your sponsorship and support are truly appreciated at this year’s Belleville Chili Cook-off. Belleville Chili Cook-off.

09/11/2026

The 2026 Government Officials Reception was an amazing success!

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our generous sponsors — Lochmueller Group, Gonzalez Engineering, and the Southern Illinois Builders Association — whose support made this event possible. We are also deeply grateful to The Weingarten for hosting the occasion, Roy-El for catering, our volunteers for helping with registration and set up, and to everyone who came out to show their support for our government officials. This event would not have been the success it was without each and every one of you. Thank you!

We would also like to recognize a few of our government officials who were able to attend and share updates on the positive impacts they are making in our region:

Illinois State Representative Katie Stuart, representing the 112th District
Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt, representing the 114th District
City of Belleville Mayor Jenny Gain-Meyer
City of Fairview Heights Mayor Mark Kupsky
Village of Swansea Mayor Jeff Parker

You all are so important to making our area as great as it is, and we are so appreciative of you!

09/11/2026

Today we remember 9/11, a day that will be etched in our memories forever. We reflect on the lives lost, the heroes who risked everything, and the bravery that defined that fateful morning. We honor the families who were affected, the first responders who rushed to the scene, and the nation that came together in the face of tragedy.

09/10/2026

On Friday, September 11th, the Belleville community will gather at the Fire Station Memorial to honor the lives lost in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 — at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and aboard Flight 93.

The ceremony is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend as we remember and pay tribute to those we lost on that day.

09/08/2026

This morning, opened their doors to host Coffee Cup Connections. Great coffee, fresh bagels, meaningful conversation, and well-deserved shout-outs for some important events. A perfect way to kick off the day and bring the community together. Thank you to everyone who came out!

IF you would like to check out JS and Sons services you can find there website here:
https://jsandsonsconstruction.com/

09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day weekend from the Chamber! We hope you're enjoying a well-deserved break with family and friends and taking some time to relax and recharge. You've earned it!

The office will be closed on Monday, and we will reopen on Tuesday the 8th!

09/04/2026

Due to event expansion, the Belleville Chili Cook-Off has opened 10 additional vendor spots!

These spaces will be filled on a first come, first served basis based on complete submissions and booth size availability. Chili vendors only.

To be considered, please email [email protected]

✅ Vendor Name
✅ Contact Name & Phone Number
✅ Chili/Menu Description
✅ Booth Size Needed (10x20 or 10x30)
✅ Tent or Food Truck
✅ Confirmation that you can provide or obtain a Food Handler's Certificate

If selected, you will receive a formal vendor application. Your space will not be secured until the completed application and payment have been submitted. Prompt completion and payment will be required to hold your spot. Please note: PHONE CALLS, SOCIAL MEDIA COMMENTS OR MESSAGES do not reserve vendor space. Once all 10 spots are filled, additional vendors will be placed on a waitlist.

To be considered, please email [email protected]

🌶️ Spots are limited. Apply today! 🌶️

Due to event expansion, the Belleville Chili Cook-Off has opened 10 additional vendor spots!

These spaces will be filled on a first come, first served basis based on complete submissions and booth size availability. Chili vendors only.

To be considered or for all questions, please email [email protected]

✅ Vendor Name
✅ Contact Name & Phone Number
✅ Chili/Menu Description
✅ Booth Size Needed (10x20 or 10x30)
✅ Tent or Food Truck
✅ Confirmation that you can provide or obtain a Food Handler's Certificate

If selected, you will receive a formal vendor application. Your space will not be secured until the completed application and payment have been submitted. Prompt completion and payment will be required to hold your spot. Please note: PHONE CALLS, SOCIAL MEDIA COMMENTS OR MESSAGES do not reserve vendor space. Once all 10 spots are filled, additional vendors will be placed on a waitlist.

To be considered or for all questions, please email [email protected]

🌶️ Spots are limited. Apply today! 🌶️

09/04/2026

Last night, Heartlinks Grief Center welcomed us to Business After Hours at their beautiful new space. We loved getting a tour of the building, catching up with familiar faces, and making new connections. Thank you to for being such wonderful hosts, and to everyone who came out to make it such a great evening.

Heartlinks is located at: 4820 W Main St, Belleville, IL 62226

If you want to look into Heartlinks services check them out at: https://myheartlinks.com/

Our next Business After Hours is November 5th at Soulcial Kitchen in Swansea. See you there!

09/02/2026

We are beyond thrilled to announce that the chamber has had the pleasure of congratulating not one, but two incredible businesses on their grand openings and becoming valued chamber members!

Located at Tinnu's Plaza, we welcomed and to our wonderful community of Belleville. We would like to congratulate Ajay, his family, and the team members on this outstanding achievement. We are excited to see these businesses flourish and bring new energy to our community!