The Nature Institute Works to Preserve Native Wildlife in Godfrey

by RBGA | Aug 10, 2026 | Uncategorized

The Nature Institute in Godfrey is working to protect native wildlife through preservation, restoration, and education. Learn how the nonprofit invites the community to connect with nature. Sydney Sinks, Riverbender.com Aug 10, 2026 GODFREY – The Nature...

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

by RBGA | Jul 23, 2026 | Uncategorized

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 King Air Conditioning & Heating for small business excellence in May

by RBGA | May 15, 2026 | Uncategorized

As it continues its every-other-month cycle of recognizing excellence proven by its member small businesses, the RiverBend Growth Association has chosen its May shoutout. King Air Conditioning and Heating Inc. of Godfrey has been chosen for Small Business Excellence...

A Safe Voice for Every Child: Inside the Madison County Child Advocacy Center

by ChamberData | Apr 17, 2026 | Uncategorized

A Safe Voice for Every Child: Inside the Madison County Child Advocacy Center Written By: Mia Buchanan Madison County Child Advocacy Center, located in Wood River, Illinois, provides a haven for abused children and strives to limit the number of times a child is...

RBGA spotlights the nonprofit mission of Alton Youth Symphony

by ChamberData | Apr 13, 2026 | Uncategorized

GODFREY, IL – Bringing musical delight throughout the region for 57 years now, Alton Youth Symphony has been chosen by the RiverBend Growth Association for its bi-monthly Nonprofit Mission Spotlight recognition. The mission of the Alton Youth Symphony has remained...

Many Hands Make Light Work: RBGA-YAC Partners with the Community Hope Center to Provide Support for Local Families

by ChamberData | Mar 10, 2026 | Uncategorized

On Thursday, March 5th, 2026, the RiverBend Growth Association Young Adults Committee visited the Community Hope Center to provide assistance with cleaning and organization of their facilities. The Community Hope Center is an organization that provides food, clothing,...