Like I said… um, written before, things were always happening in Belleville.
For example, I recently covered a grand opening of Danny’s Irish Pub and Banquet Center (formerly Crehan’s) and told some stories about Skyview Drive-In, both located on North Belt West.
But what’s going on with that new building, located between those two Belleville businesses?
In December I reported that construction was underway for a new plasma donation center, ImmunoTek Plasma.
It seems like the center has been under construction for ages, but I have an update.
Construction of the ImmunoTek Plasma donation center at 5510 North Belt West is nearly complete, according to Sandy Santo, marketing director for ImmunoTek Plasma.
Santo said once construction is completed, the leasing process will begin and the facility will likely open in the third quarter of 2025.
“We look forward to being in the Belleville area,” Santo said. “The opening can’t come soon enough.”
The Belleville City Council approved plans for the addition of the donation center in November 2022.
Mayor Patty Gregory said at the time that the new facility would bring 40 new jobs to Belleville, mostly consisting of medical technicians and physicians.
Santo said she would keep me updated on the status of the center, including hiring, in case anyone is interested.
ImmunoTek Plasma is located at 5510 North Belt West in Belleville.
In addition to Belleville, ImmunoTek Plasma has locations in Jefferson City, Missouri, Quincy, Illinois and locations in other states in the Midwest and Eastern US.
For more information about ImmunoTek Plasma, visit immunotek.com.
