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

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May 19, 202626 min

The Hottest Event in Belleville, The M Factor 2: Before the Pause with Shannon Shores of PremiereU

In what could be considered as the Hottest Podcast of the year, we discuss:- The May 28th event at the Lincoln Theatre called:The M Factor 2: Before the Pause- What the event involves including a before Sip and Shop event with down town businesses and an after party at Bennies Pizza Pub - Why every woman 30 and above should attend- Hormone therapy for men and women- PremierU and what they can do for you- Much moreMore info and Tickets for the event can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-m-factor-2-before-the-pause-tickets-1988484359247?aff=oddtdtcreator

May 12, 202637 min

Pallets Make the World Go Round with Randy Ellington

In this episode we sit down with Randy Ellington of Pallet Sales and Recycling and discuss:- The pallet industry- How he got started in it- How AI and and advanced technology are shaping his industry- Much More

March 10, 202629 min

All things BJC Memorial with Deborah Graves

In this episode we talk to Deborah Graves and discuss:- Her path from Nurse to President of a hospital - BJC Memorials commitment to Belleville - The great things the Memorial Foundation does - All the good things happening at both Memorial locations- Much more

January 27, 202624 min

The Barkery

In this episode we sit down with Lynette Linnemeier of the Barkery and discuss:- How they got started- Her love for dogs and animals in general- What all they offer-How Belleville has been great supporting them so far-Much More

October 24, 202523 min

Leading the way at BTHS #201 District Superintendent Dr. Marshaun Warren

In this episode we sit down with the new Superintendent of BTHS District #201, Dr. Marshaun Warren.

June 25, 202524 min

Passing the Torch to new Chamber President Maribeth Bendick

In this episode we sit down with the new President and CEO of the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce, Maribeth Bendick and Discuss:- Her past and how it lead her to her new position - What drew her to the Chamber - Her plans moving forward - Growing up in Belleville and her connection to and love for the city - Much more

January 28, 202522 min

Reading the Room with Belleville Books

In this episode we sit down with Steve and Rob of the newly opened Belleville Books and discuss: - Transplanting to Belleville to open a book store - How they fell in love with Belleville - How they were able to buy the building they are in - How they restored the building - How they were embraced by the community - Much more

December 18, 202428 min

The Writers Block with Belleville Author Andy Bridgeman

In this episode we sit down with Belleville's newest Author, Andy Bridgeman and discuss: - His life long dream to write a novel - His transition from Insurance Agent to author - His first acclaimed Novel released this past September - The challenges of writing a book - His love for the Chamber when they lived here - How they still run their insurance agency in Belleville - How happy he is that he was able to sell his building in downtown Belleville to Belleville Books - Much more

November 25, 202423 min

MM&R and their 40 years of Excellence in Belleville

In this episode we sit down with Kevin Richter and Patrick Mathis and discuss: - Their humble beginnings - The importance of thick walls in an office - Their Strategic Growth - Their love for the Chamber - Their 40 years in the Belleville Community - much more

May 28, 202422 min

Embody Her Health with Dr. Katie Rybak

In this episode we sit down with Dr. Katie Rybak and discuss: - What drove her to open Embody Her Health - What she has learned in her first year in business - Why she chose the Belleville Area - How she assembled the best employees to help launch - The difference between Embody Her Health compared to other practices -There June 9th event - Much More