MONTHLY NEWSLETTER | November 2017
November 2015
34th Annual Belleville Chili Cook-off Continues Belleville Tradition The Chamber’s largest community event of the year, the Belleville Chili Cook-off, took place on October 6th & 7th, 2017. The event was complete with great tasting chili and other culinary treats, as well as a full line-up of music, the 10th Annual Jr. Idol Competition, and the 5th Annual Chili Chase 5k Run/Walk & Kids Pepper Dash. This year, the community and chili vendors helped raise $2,250 for the Community Interfaith Food Pantry through the People’s Choice Award. We would like to thank all of this year’s participants for their hard work during the Belleville Chili Cook-off. Below is a list of the winners from each category.
Non-Food Service Division:
1. Emmanuel Freewill Baptist Church 2. St. Clair County Bar Association 3. O’Fallon Sportsmen Club
People’s Choice Award: Wendy’s
Restaurant/Caterer Division:
1. The Arbor at Bel-Air Bowl 2. The Horseshoe Restaurant & Lounge 3. The EDGE
Jr. Idol Winners:
Division 1 (Ages 10-13): Bella Crank Division 2 (Ages 14-17): Delaney Holliday
We could not make this event a success without your support. A special thanks to everyone who volunteered during the 34th Annual Chili Cook-off! Your support helps us continue our mission of “Advancing Business. Supporting Community.” Please visit page 11 for additional pictures from the event and a list of 2017 sponsors.