Council looks to increase Scott Patriots

December 13th, 2013: Now through Dec. 17, the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois and several Metro East chamber of commerce organizations will be rallying their volunteers around phones and in front of their computers in an effort to double the number of...

Happy Birthday Scott Patriot!

September 11th, 2014: The Scott Patriot Program turns one year old today, and to date, more than 650 businesses and organizations have signed up to be part of this unique initiative that recognizes…click here to read more.

Separating Military Member’s Networking Event

September 29th, 2014: This past Thursday night, more than 70 military members transitioning from postings at Scott Air Force Base participated in a unique networking event co-sponsored by the Belle-Scott Committee and the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois to...

Songs 4 Soldiers Benefit Concert Festival

June 25th, 2018: Songs 4 Soldiers (S4S) is continuing its work in the combat veteran community as it enters its 6th year in existence. To date S4S has spent over $410,000 on over 330 combat veterans and their families from all over the Midwest. As we continue this...