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RiverBend Growth Association Cuts Ribbon For Revitalized Olga’s Kitchen At Alton Square Mall
The RiverBend Growth Association, the chamber of commerce and economic development organization for the Riverbend community hosted a ribbon cutting for the renovations done at Olga’s Kitchen in Alton Square Mall. The Olga’s Kitchen odyssey began in the mid-1960’s,...
RiverBend Growth Association Names Hansen Meat Company As November 2019 Small Business Of The Month
Alton, IL. November 8, 2019... The RiverBend Growth Association has named Hansen Meat Company as its Small Business of the Month for November 2019. Hansen Meat Company has had a vision to provide the local area with high-quality meat products since 1952 with first...
The RiverBend Growth Association Is Joining the Global GIVINGTUESDAY Movement by Hosting a GIVINGTUESDAY Get Together
This GivingTuesday, the RiverBend Growth Association (RBGA) will celebrate giving by hosting GivingTuesday Get Together. The RBGA invites the public to learn more about, donate to, or sign up to volunteer with ten different Riverbend non-profits on Tuesday, December...
RiverBend Growth Association Names WBGZ Radio As Small Business Of The Month
Alton, IL. February 18, 2020... The RiverBend Growth Association has named WBGZ Radio as its Small Business of the Month for February 2020. WBGZ Radio, also known as The Big Z Radio or altondailynews.com, is the Riverbend’s one and only community radio station. With...
HOW TO FRANCHISE: Learning More about the Franchise Business Model
(The Riverbend Region –February 10, 2020) The RiverBend Growth Association (RBGA) is partnering with the City of Alton, the Village of Godfrey, and the Illinois Small Business Development Center for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville to...
RiverBend Growth Association Announces New Members
3As Sign Language Interpreting ServicesAmanda Pennington OwnerGodfrey IL 62035(224) 388-6221 3As is an interpreter owned agency. I have 18 years of experience, having served the Deaf and hearing communities from Chicago to Carbondale. I have been located in Godfrey,...
Fostering Community And Creating Opportunities: RiverBend Growth Association’s 2019 In Review
The RiverBend Growth Association (RBGA) would like to thank the Riverbend community for helping make 2019 a truly amazing year! Through community support the RBGA has grown its organization and fostered connections between community members, regional leaders, local...
RiverBend Growth Association Announces Jeff Lauritzen as Chairman-Elect
Jeff Lauritzen GODFREY, IL. January 29, 2020... The RiverBend Growth Association (RBGA) is proud to announce Jeff Lauritzen, COUNTRY Financial® Representative as Chairman-Elect of the Board of Directors. At a recent RBGA Board of Directors meeting, Jeff Lauritzen was...
RiverBend Growth Association Cuts Ribbon For The Old Bakery Beer Company’s 5-year Anniversary
The RiverBend Growth Association, the chamber of commerce and economic development organization for the Riverbend, hosted a ribbon cutting for The Old Bakery Beer Company’s five-year anniversary. On January 21, 2015, The Old Bakery Beer Company first opened its doors...
Riverbend Gift Card Raffle Presented By the RiverBend Growth Association’s Young Adults Committee
The RiverBend Growth Association’s Young Adults Committee presents the Riverbend Gift Card Raffle. With three chances to win this is a great opportunity to support both area youth and non-profit organizations in the Riverbend area. Purchase tickets today for your...
Riverbend Growth Association Names B & B Custom T’s & Gifts As Small Business Of The Month
Alton, IL. January 10, 2020... The RiverBend Growth Association has named B&B Custom T’s & Gifts as its Small Business of the Month for January 2020. Whether promoting a business, providing garments to employees and customers, or just finding that special gift...
RiverBend Growth Association Announces New Members
GODFREY, IL. January 13, 2020…The RiverBend Growth Association announces its newest member: LungSmarter Foundation: Lung Health Education Organization Provides Vital Services to the Community For founder Jaris Waide, creating the LungSmarter Foundation has been a...
RiverBend Growth Association’s Annual Dinner Meeting is January 23, 2020
The RiverBend Growth Association will honor community leaders for their contribution to the Riverbend The RiverBend Growth Association (RBGA) hosts its Annual Dinner Meeting where they honor community leaders and those that have made the Riverbend area a great place...