The RiverBend Growth Association today announces the 19 winners of a two-week online auction which concluded at 5:00 pm. April 30, 2021.

The items and winning bidders are:

Grafton Getaway- Tim Kuebrich                                                   donated by WestStar Aviation

Tasting & Tour at Old Bakery Beer-Amber Scott                     donated by Old Bakery Beer Company

Splash Pad Private Party- Dwight Werts                                    donated by the Village of Bethalto

Blackstone Griddle#1-Pamela Maxeiner                                    donated by Werts Welding

Blackstone Griddle#2-Jason Withers                                          donated by Werts Welding

Dinner with Dr. Ken Trzaska-Amber Scott                                 donated by Dr. Ken Trzaska, President, LCCC

Dinner with Representative Amy Elik-Amber Scott                donated by Rep. Amy Elik

Dinner with Senator Rachelle Crowe-Brian Campbell            donated by Sen. Rachelle Crowe

Happy Hour at Bakers & Hale-Tina Johnessee                          donated by Bakers & Hale

Happy Hour with the Wilsons-Andy Bowen                              donated by Dennis & Karen Wilson

Holiday World Tickets and Visa gift cards-Alan Winslow       donated by Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari and Roberts Motors

Party at the Alton River Dragons-Amber Scott                        donated by Alton River Dragons Baseball

2022 St. Louis Cardinals Tickets-Terry Shewmake                   donated by 1st MidAmerica Credit Union

2021 St. Louis Cardinals Tickets-Gary Hoggatt                         donated by 1st MidAmerica Credit Union

2022 St. Louis Cardinals Tickets-Pamela Maxeiner                 donated by Helmkamp Construction

St Louis Cardinals game used lineup card-Josh Andres         donated by Anonymous

Body Art gift certificate-Megan Johnson                                   donated by Grand Piasa Body Art

Top Golf Package-Brian Campbell                                                donated by Jeff Lauritzen Country Financial

Weekend Getaway, Lake Egypt-Christina Bennett                  donated by Brad Goacher

The auction was sponsored by OSF HealthCare with proceeds supporting the RiverBend Growth Association’s ongoing programs as well as a portion benefitting the Membership Assistance Program.  The RBGA would like to thank all who participated and “Congratulates” the winners!

The RiverBend Growth Association is the Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Organization for the communities of the RiverBend. As a Chamber of Commerce, we actively promote activities between our member businesses. As an Economic Development Organization, we work closely with state, regional, county, and local officials to develop new employment opportunities.