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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...
RBGA Young Adults Committee kicks off new year of ‘doing good’
Expanded student committee launches another year of learning and serving GODFREY, IL – The start of a new school year means another new year for the RiverBend Growth Association’s Young Adults Committee. This year’s committee has increased its potential to “do good.”...
RBGA leads recent celebrations for two member expansions
GODFREY, Ill. – Two new member expansions celebrated opening occasions in September, complete with kick-off ribbon-cutting ceremonies led by RiverBend Growth Association staff and members. Celebrating were CEFCU at its new Godfrey location and Senior Services Plus in...
Annual RBGA LeadHership Seminar returns in person Oct. 14
GODFREY, Ill. – The RiverBend Growth Association’s annual LeadHership Seminar is back, live and in person in 2022. The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Enjoy Church in Alton. Attendees do not need to be a member of the Growth...
Bethalto pharmacy garners small business award for September
GODFREY, Ill. – WellCreek Pharmacy has been recognized as the RiverBend Growth Association Small Business of the Month for September 2022. Located in Bethalto at 333 W. Bethalto Dr., Suite B, the pharmacy was opened by Owner Bruce Brueggemann over six years ago....
RBGA membership welcomes five new members in recent weeks
GODFREY, Ill. – The RiverBend Growth Association welcomed five membership newcomers to its roster in recent weeks. They include A Sacred Space Home Care Services LLC, Central Illinois Cougars, Factory Connection, Madison County TRIAD, and Treehouse Wildlife Center....