Godfrey-Based Life Coaching Business Helps People Overcome Challenges and Build Intentional Lives

by RBGA | Sep 2, 2026 | SB of the Month

Tara Hurst Coaching & Consulting was recently named the RBGA Small Business Excellence Award winner for September. Read how Hurst says the RiverBend Growth Association supports local businesses. Sydney Sinks, Riverbender.com Sep 2, 2026 GODFREY – Tara Hurst...

The Bethalto Floor Store Named Small Business Excellence Award Winner by RiverBend Growth Association

by RBGA | Jul 23, 2026 | SB of the Month

Kaylee Weber’s hometown business is getting recognized for making an impact. The Bethalto Floor Store has received the RiverBend Growth Association’s Small Business Excellence Award for July. Owned by Kaylee Weber, The Bethalto Floor Store offers a variety of...

RBGA recognizes Pruitt Mechanical Services in Bethalto for small business excellence

by ChamberData | Mar 10, 2026 | SB of the Month

The RiverBend Growth Association has adjusted its awards programs in 2026, which includes moving to an every-other-month cycle of recognizing member businesses in the Riverbend for proven excellence. The Small Business Excellence shoutout for March goes to Pruitt...

RBGA recognizes Wood River small business in January for unique ‘excellence’

by ChamberData | Jan 28, 2026 | SB of the Month

            GODFREY, IL –The RiverBend Growth Association has made an adjustment in its awards program starting in 2026. Instead of recognizing a member small business each month, the RBGA is moving to an every-other-month cycle and...

December small business honoree: Rebranded, but still rooted in the Riverbend

by ChamberData | Dec 15, 2025 | SB of the Month

GODFREY, IL – Alton Elite Jiu-Jitsu has been chosen as the December 2025 Small Business of the Month by the RiverBend Growth Association. Owned by Adam Marburger, the honoree has undergone a recent rebranding, transitioning from its former identity as Alton Martial...

Restoring confidence through compassion guides this small business honoree’s mission

by ChamberData | Nov 12, 2025 | SB of the Month

With a guiding mission of restoring confidence through compassion, Riverbend Dental in Godfrey is being recognized as the November 2025 Small Business of the Month award from the RiverBend Growth Association. “At Riverbend Dental, our mission is to provide...