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Growth Association continues to expand with four new members
GODFREY, Ill. – The RiverBend Growth Association added four more members to its organization to kick off its new year. New members included Zonta Club of Alton-Wood River, Final Touch Salon and Boutique, CJ’s Juicery, and Just Right Organizing. Founded in 1949, the...
Foxes Boxes Bakes and Blooms celebrates grand opening at its new location
Foxes Boxes Bakes and Blooms held a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at their new location at 515 N. Bellwood in Bethalto, IL. The new site triples the space of its former East Alton location. The RiverBend Growth Association team...
January small business award recognizes Alton-based remodeler
GODFREY, IL – To kick off a new year of celebrating local small businesses, Riverbend Kitchen and More, LLC was honored as the January 2023 RiverBend Growth Association Small Business of the Month award recipient. Owned by Terri Hart, Riverbend Kitchen and More has...
RBGA Young Adults Committee Visits Alton Little Theater
On December 8th, 2022, the RiverBend Growth Association Young Adults Committee visited Alton Little Theater to volunteer our services to the Executive Director, Lee Cox, while also learning about the arts along the way. The Young Adults Committee comprises two seniors...
December small business award spotlights East Alton restaurant
GODFREY, IL – Mr. Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant and Grill has been selected as the December 2022 RiverBend Growth Association Small Business of the Month award recipient. At 119 Eastgate Plaza in East Alton, one of several establishments comprising the city’s Eastgate...
RBGA hosts recent ribbon-cutting celebration for new member
GODFREY, Ill. – The RiverBend Growth Association hosted a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony as a part of The Mirage Barbershop + Salon grand opening to debut the new business and its renovated location. Community leaders and members joined in to help celebrate the...
More new members join the RBGA roster in recent weeks
GODFREY, Ill. – The RiverBend Growth Association welcomed several added members to its organization in the past few weeks. New members included Cookie Factory Bakery & Café, Heather’s Zen Den Yoga Studio, Most Precious Promotions & Productions, Rent A Center,...
Helmkamp Construction receives November small business award
GODFREY, Ill. – The RiverBend Growth Association has recognized Helmkamp Construction Co. as the Small Business of the Month for November 2022. Soon to mark its 85th year in business, Helmkamp Construction Co. has been building relationships based on quality,...
RBGA welcomes several new members to its organization roster
GODFREY, Ill. – The RiverBend Growth Association welcomed several new members to its organization in recent weeks. They include Honke Properties, Jest Murder Mystery Co., Quick Bite, D & R Machine Company, The Ruby Wren with State Street Soap Company LLC, Mo’z...
October small business award given to credit union rich in local history
GODFREY, Ill. – Altonized Community Federal Credit Union has been recognized as the RiverBend Growth Association Small Business of the Month for October 2022. With its main branch in Alton at 4435 N. Alby St., Altonized CFCU has been in business for 83 years. It was...