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In this episode we sit down with Rob Strano and discuss all things St. Clair Country Club in honor of its 115th anniversary including: - The history of the club - How much he loves the course -His younger days playing with the Haas brothers and learning from Bob Goalby -How the club helped shape his life and career -How the club has remained such a strong anchor for the Belleville area

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 more More 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this episode we sit down with Althoff Varsity Basketball Coach Greg Leib and discuss:  - How he got started in coaching - How bad it started - The journey he's been on the past 25+ years - All the great players he has coached over the years - How he has gotten more out the things beyond basketball - much more

In this episode we sit down with former Althoff, SLU and Australian NBL All-Star Kevin Lisch and discuss: His SLU and Althoff basketball days His decision to join the NBL and his journey in Australia His time playing in Puerto Rico and Europe His Coaching days after his Playing dyas His growing family's decision to move back home The Transition from basketball career to his new career How he game of basketball helped him beyond the game Much More

In this episode we sit down with the new Fire Chief of the Belleville Fire Department, Stephanie Mills and Discuss: - Her becoming the first female Fire Chief in Belleville - How she views it as more than just being the first Female Chief - Her Journey from Teacher to Fire Chief - How 9/11 effected her career - How she ended up in Belleville - Her plan for the department - Recruiting - Much More

In this episode we sit down with Jeff and Zach Bair of Grimm and Gorly, Pour @322 and The Bungalow and discuss: - Their newest venture: The Bungalow - How they got started and added their coffee shop, Pour @322 - How Grimm and Gorly has become a big part of Belleville - How they focus on the community - Their love for downtown - Their love/ hate (kinda) relatinship with the holidays - Much more