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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...
The RiverBend Growth Association’s Young Adults Committee Selects Non-profits Where They Will Volunteer
The RiverBend Growth Association’s Young Adults Committee has selected the five Non-Profits they will be volunteering with for the 2019-2020 school year. The five Non-Profits selected are Beverly Farm Foundation, Centerstone, The Power of the Giraffe, Riverbend Family...
RBGA Names Gerard Fischer and Associates, LLC Its Small Business Of The Month
The RiverBend Growth Association has named Gerard Fischer and Associates, LLC as its Small Business of the Month for October 2019. Gerard Fischer and Associates, an affiliate of American Family Insurance, is here to serve. Their unique backgrounds, training, and...
RBGA Names Andy’s Automotive Its September 2019 Small Business Of The Month
Andy’s Automotive has been proud to serve the Riverbend community with the utmost integrity for over 45 years, and they intend to do so for many more years to come. Andy’s Automotive provides tires and wheels, regular maintenance and auto repair services, emissions...
RBGA Names Villa Rose Senior Living Community its August 2019 Small Business of the Month
Villa Rose Senior Living Community offers prime Senior Living in the Riverbend area at an exceptional value for seniors 55 and older. They enable their residents to enjoy a lifestyle filled with recreational, educational, and social activities. Villa Rose is an...
RBGA Names Star Memorial Pet Crematory Its July 2019 Small Business Of The Month
James Owens purchased Star Memorial Pet Crematory in 2017 from his parents, Robert and Patricia Owens, owners of Rowens Kennels. This family-owned and operated business was established in 1986 as an affiliate of Rowens Kennels. Star Memorial Pet Crematory has been a...
RBGA names Williams Office Products its June 2019 Small Business of the Month
Williams Office Products, Inc. is a full-line office equipment, furniture, and supply retailer founded by Jack Williams in 1953. They have served the business community in the Riverbend for over 60 years with an extensive line of office automation equipment, office...
RBGA celebrates ThriVe Metro East’s 25th Anniversary and Name Change
The RiverBend Growth Association, the chamber of commerce and economic development organization for the Riverbend, hosted a ribbon cutting for the 25th Anniversary and rebranding for ThriVe® Metro East! ThriVe® Metro East, formerly known as Options Now, offers women’s...
RBGA names River Bend Chiropractic Center its May 2019 Small Business of the Month
The RiverBend Growth Association has named River Bend Chiropractic Center – Dr. Stephanie Monroe as its Small Business of the Month for May 2019. River Bend Chiropractic Center and Dr. Stephanie Monroe have served the Riverbend Area for over 20 years by promoting...