Small Business of the Month Award Winners
News Releases on the winners can be read at https://growthassociation.com/newsroom/.
2023 Winners
Riverbend Kitchen and More
Sparks Junk Removal and Hauling
Alton River Dragons
Woodman Collision Center
Freer Auto Body
Answer Midwest, Inc.
State Farm Insurance – Karen Wilson
2022 Winners
Tucker’s Automotive
The Brown Bag Bistro
Waggoner Equipment
The Woodlands Golf Club
Bickle Electric
Little Knights Inc.
Bemis Tupman Chiropractic
Lyons Glass Company
WellCreek Pharmacy
Altonized Community Federal Credit Union
Helmkamp Construction Co.
Mr. Pancho’s
2021 Winners
Rister’s Automotive
Bakers & Hale
Morning Glory Home Care
Brush Hair + Makeup
Robert Diaz, Edward Jones
Chapel & Keller Dentistry Partnership
St. Peters Hardware & Rental
Great Rivers Tap & Grill
Gent Funeral Home
MillerKing Law Firm
Humbert Road Dentistry
McGilvrey Fine Portraits
2020 Winners
B&B Custom T’s & Gifts
WBGZ Radio/AltonDailyNews.com
Serenity Title & Escrow, Ltd.
Flat Branch Home Loans – Deb Higgins
Toddle Towne Learning Center
Cork Tree Creative
Colman’s Country Campers
Alton Securities & Asset Advisors
Axis Spinal Care
Olga’s Kitchen
2019 Winners
Smart Choice Auto Sales
Edison’s Entertainment Complex
Arrow Custom Signs, Lighting & Outdoor Advertising, Inc.
Grafton Winery & Brewhaus
River Bend Chiropractic Center
Williams Office Products
Star Memorial Pet Crematory
Villa Rose Senior Living Community
Andy’s Automotive Group
American Family Insurance – Gerard Fischer
Hansen Meat Company
Heitz Optical
2018 Winners
State Street Market
Sheppard, Morgan & Schwaab, Inc.
Bowl Haven Lanes
United Methodist Village
Nautilus Fitness Center
Alton Physical Therapy
Adams Development Company
Bliss
COUNTRY Financial – Jeffrey Lauritzen
Investment Planners
Old Bakery Beer Company
Hit & Run Stores
2017 Winners
Alton Sports Tap
Midwest Basement Tech
Gentelin’s on Broadway
State Farm-Karen Wilson
Lieber Vision Center
Werts Welding & Tank Service
Cookie Factory Bakery & Café
State Farm-Tom Lane
Robert Sanders Waste Systems
RE/MAX River Bend
Bluff City Grill
Riverbender.com
2016 Winners
Quality Buick GMC Cadillac
Jeni J’s
Loading Dock
Goulding’s Jewelers
Raging Rivers WaterPark
Eppel’s Pantry & Deli
Freer Auto Body
Godfrey Meat Market
Alton Marina
Foxes Grove Community Living
Midwest Occupational Medicine
Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home
2015 Winners
Toddle Towne Learning Centers
Alvarieta’s Cosmetology
Mid America Audiology Group
My Antique Store
Dream Home Realty Centre
WBGZ Radio
Precision Electrical & Lighting
Olive Oil Marketplace
Route 3 Films
B.E. Stylin
Bemis Wilderman Chiropractic
Gent Funeral Home
2014 Winners
Amarillo Tex’s Steakhouse & Saloon
Frank Bemis Chiropractic
Spencer T. Olin Golf Course
Cork Tree Creative
Catdaddy’s Tavern
Airport Plaza Bowl
Roberts Motors
Andy’s
Bella Milano
Schiber Trucking
AdVantage NEWS
Kitchen & Bath Outlet Center
2013 Winners
Axis Spinal Care
Glenhaven Gardens
CJD E-Cycling
Villa Rose Senior Living Community
Mac’s Time Out
Barrett Heating & Cooling
CR Systems
Dan’s Garage Door Service
Curves
Fountains IV
B&B Custom T’s and Gifts
Absolute Health Care Services
2012 Winners
East Alton Ice Arena
LogoIt
Roloff Decorating
St. Peters Hardware & Rental
Julia’s Banquet Center
Nautilus Fitness Center
Picture This and More
Rib City Alton
Tony’s Restaurant
Johnson’s Corner
King Air Conditioning & Heating
Smart Choice Auto Sales
2011 Winners
Rister’s Automotive & Transmissions
Freer Auto Body
Heneghan & Associates
Midwest Occupational Medicine
White Birch
Woodman Collision Center
Imaging Center of Alton
Quiznos
Progressive Fitness & Health
Answer Midwest
Heitz Optical
Jeffrey’s Flowers by Design
2010 Winners
Alton Marina
Grafton Winery
APS Heating & Cooling
Maurices
Crown Vision Center
Bowl Haven Lanes
Helmkamp Automotive Service
Rose Optical
Midwest Mowing
Attorney John Hoefert
Practical Rehab Services
Party Magic
2009 Winners
Hendrickson Collision Repair
P.J.’s Professional Detailing
Direct Floors
Triangle H Farm
Lyons Glass Co. (Co-Small Business of the Year)
Baxter Distributing (Co-Small Business of the Year)
Alfie’s
The More Corner
Healing Touch Wellness Center
Andy’s Auto Body & Car Care
Alton Square Mall
Budget Signs Plaques & Trophies
2008 Winners
Moonlight Restaurant
Backyard Dreams
Berger Automotive
Waltco Tools
Dentistry with TLC (SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR)
Agha Designs
Quality Buick Pontiac GMC Cadillac
Jim Murphy’s Lawn, Landscaping Service
Gebbs Total Video
Be Well Now
Illinois Business Journal
The Grapevine
2007 Winners
Alton Winnelson
Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home
Imo’s Pizza, Godfrey (SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR)
Ted’s Motorcycle World
Dugger Pools
Grafton Technologies Inc.
Robert “Bob” Sanders
Saale Bros Appliance Company
Slayden Glass, Inc.
Sign Magic
Bethalto Glass
2006 Winners
McConahey’s Flowers
My Just Desserts (Small Business of the Year)
Answer Midwest
Season’s Garden Center by White’s
Woodman Collision Center, Inc.
Alton Winlectric Co.
Cherry Hills Properties
Magnolia’s Flowers and Gifts
RF Technologies
Jerseyville Carpet & Furniture Galleries
Langa Resource Group
Today’s Beauty Supply
2005 Winners
Beverly Farm Foundation
McBride’s Printing
Schiber Truck Company Inc. (Small Business of the Year)
Safety Partners
Gateway Rehabilitation
Stock Auto Body
King Louie’s Drive In
Bowers Towing
Roma’s Pizza
Bryant Enterprises
Corrective Asphalt Material
Glik’s
2004 Winners
Midwest Properties
Heitz Optical
Schutz Tomboy
Barrett Heating & Cooling
Schwartzkopf Printing
Smit’s Flower Shop
St. Peters Hardware
The Cream Machine
Wells Hauck Tire & Auto Center (Small Business of the Year)
Schwegel’s
Cleary’s Shoes & Boots
Budget Signs & Trophies
2003 Winners
Frank McAtee & Associates
TR’s Café
Rolling Hills Golf Course
Wood River Ford
Thomas Oil Company
Fischer Lumber Co. (Small Business of the Year)
Wood River Printing
Langa Air
Chez Marilyn/Third Street Hair Co.
Hit N Run
Central Electric
Wood River Bowl
2002 Winners
All-Pro Office Technology
Furniture Concepts
McKay Auto Parts
Mississippi Mud Pottery
Carver’s Carryout
Alvareita’s College of Cosmetology
Freer Auto Body
Drake Tire Inc. (Small Business of the Year)
Tara Point Inn
Dave Mungenast Alton Toyota Dodge
ITA Travel
Adams Development
2001 Winners
The Medicine Shoppe
Burt Shelter Care Home
Lammers Floral
Phone Masters
Queen Insurance Inc.
Wood River Ace Hardware (Small Business of the Year)
Royal Office Products
Bucher Glass Company
Milton Greenhouse
Party Magic & Gifts
Coulson Barker Oldsmobile Cadillac GMC Truck
Fabrication Specialists
2000 Winners
Jourdain Roofing Co.
Cabinet Solutions
County Appliance
Country Meadows
Roberts Motors
Clover Leaf Golf Course
Winds & Strings Music Shop
Goulding’s Jewelry
King Air Conditioning & Heating
Fred’s Towing
Piasa Motor Fuels (Small Business of the Year)
Alton Little Theater
1999 Winners
Barleff’s Clothing Store
Godfrey Prescription Shoppe & Massey Pharmacy
Dr. Frank C. Bemis & Associates
Gent Funeral Home
Practical Rehab Services, Ltd.
Picture This & More
Elk Heating & Cooling
Roloff Decorating
Johnson’s Corner Inc.
Dick’s Flowers
Comprehensive Accounting Services
Suncon Inc.
1998 Winners
Duke’s Bakery (Small Business of the Year)
Alton Refrigeration & Electronics
Williams Office Products, Inc.
EVCO National, Inc.
Midwest Occupational Medicine
Saale Brothers Appliance
Andy’s Auto Body
Depper’s Restaurant & Catering
Maneke Jewelers
Midwest Motor Sports
White’s Greenhouse
Colman’s Country Campers
1997 Winners
Josephine’s Tea Room & Gifts
Availability Inc.
Clark Boat & Motor
Tony’s Restaurant & Third Street Café
Alton Day Care
Try Finer Cleaners
Schwegel’s Markets (Small Business of the Year)
Raging Rivers WaterPark
Frontier Furnishings
The Elsah Landing, Inc.
Answer Midwest
Moonlight Restaurant
1996 Winners
Jun Construction Company
WBGZ – 1570 AM
Quality Pontiac
Barrett Heating & Cooling
McConahey’s Flowers
Wells-Hauck Tire & Auto Center
Print Design, Inc.
Cope Plastics, Inc.
Great Central Lumber Company
Halpin Music Company
Dormann’s Gifts & Interiors
Storeyland Mobile Homes
1995 Winners
Community Title & Escrow, Inc.
Schwartz Furniture
CR Systems
Abbott Machine Company
Springman Lumber & Warehousing
Joe Stork Cleaners, Inc.
Albrecht Hamlin Chevrolet
East Alton Supply Company
St. Peters Hardware & Rental (Small Business of the Year)
Wood River Printing
Country Town
Freer Auto Body
1994 Winners
My Just Desserts
Intaglio Designs Ltd.
Beall Manufacturing
Illinois Wholesale Furniture
Schwartzkopf Printing
Telsar Laboratories
Wells Schmidt Tire & Auto
Mike’s Inc.
Burton Art Works
Werts Welding
M.R.S. Companies
Coldwell Banker Paslay Realtors
1993 Winners
Mac’s Time Out
*program started in December 1993