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Empowering women’s leadership seminar returns in October
Participant registration and sponsorship opportunities are available now GODFREY, IL – The annual LeadHERship Seminar presented by the RiverBend Growth Association returns on Friday, Oct 8, 2021, from 1 to 4 p.m. As a virtual training experience, participants discuss...
New full-service barbershop opens in the Riverbend
Alton’s VIP Cross Cuts marks July 1 grand opening with ribbon cutting and open house GODFREY, IL – With a grand opening celebration at the beginning of July, VIP Cross Cuts stands ready to welcome the community into its chairs. Owner Anthony Fane, along with family,...
Local hardware store recognized as business community leader
St. Peters Hardware & Rental receives July RBGA Small Business of the Month award The team at St. Peters Hardware & Rental GODFREY, IL – St. Peters Hardware & Rental has been recognized as the July 2021 Small Business of the Month by the RiverBend Growth...
Annual scramble on the green returns to the Hills
The RiverBend Golf Classic returns to Rolling Hills Golf Course on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. This is a new date and time for the annual event, held on the third Friday in June in previous years. This annual golf scramble is one of two major 2021 events designed...
Alton dental office recognized as local business leader: Chapel and Keller Dentistry receives June RBGA Small Business of the Month award
GODFREY, IL -- Chapel and Keller Dentistry Partnership has been recognized as the RiverBend Growth Association’s Small Business of the Month for June. Located across from Alton High School at 4113 Humbert Road in Alton, they are also marking their sixth year in...
Lewis and Clark Hosting Targeted Job Fair June 16
Lewis and Clark Community College will host a Targeted Job Fair this month to match students and community residents with area employers who are searching for servers, dishwashers, bartenders, etc. L&C Career and Veteran Services has joined forces with Madison...
RiverBend Growth Association Wraps Introduction to Community Health Virtual Event Series
Community leaders and members joined the RiverBend Growth Association’s Community Conversation on Diversity & Inclusion event Thursday, May 20, 2021, featuring Jaqui Melton, MBA from the Center for Diversity and Cultural Competence at Barnes Jewish Hospital. This...
RiverBend Growth Association Names Robert J. Diaz, CFP®, AAMS – Edward Jones As Small Business Of The Month
The RiverBend Growth Association has named Robert J. Diaz, CFP®, AAMS - Edward Jones its Small Business of the Month. Pictured are Robert Diaz (L) and Jennifer Mobley (R), Sr. Branch Office Administrator Robert Diaz is a process-driven financial advisor committed to...
The RiverBend Growth Association’s Young Adults Committee Holds Year-end Ceremony
(The Riverbend Region – May 14, 2021) The RiverBend Growth Association’s Young Adults Committee (YAC) recently held its year-end ceremony virtually. The committee’s students, mentors, and nine local member non-profit organizations were recognized for all their hard...
RiverBend Growth Association Announces new members
GODFREY, IL. May 03, 2021…The RiverBend Growth Association announces its newest members: Carrie Carpunky PhotographyCarrie Carpunky Owner5411 Godfrey Road, Suite FGodfrey IL 62035(618) 614-3249carriecarpunky.com Carrie Carpunky Photography is an award-winning...