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Men of the River Bend Bachelor Auction [Video]
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Men of the River Bend Bachelor Auction [Video]

Prizes, from various businesses, were respresented by local bachelors and raffled off to bidders who filled the RiverBender Community Center to participate in the Men of the River Bend Bachelor Auction. Each winning bidder recieved a prize donated from a local business and all the proceeds went to funding the RiverBender Community Center.We would like to thank all the sponsors who helped to make this event a success:Mac’s Time Out DowntownThe Sports AcademyPBR St. LouisAlton Sports TapBull N’ Bear Grill & BarThe Alton Area Photography GroupNautilus Fitness CenterHollow Wear Authentic ApparelThe Loading Dock Bar & GrillEdison’s Entertainment ComplexFirehouseGentelin’s on BroadwayGrafton Harbor River CruisesMorrison’s Irish PubDJ’s KRAZY KRUIZES…. and many more!

Our Daily Show Interview! Small Business Development Center of the Metro-East at SIUE! [Video]
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Our Daily Show Interview! Small Business Development Center of the Metro-East at SIUE! [Video]

We wrap up our Monday withJo Ann May and the Illinois Small Business Development Center of the Metro-East at SIUE!With so many having ideas to start that next chapter with their own small business, Jo Ann will fill us in on how theIllinois SBDC for the Metro East at SIUE can help anyone start that journey on the best step forward, and the many resources they have available!

Associated Bank recognized by Growth Association for Remodel [Video]
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Associated Bank recognized by Growth Association for Remodel [Video]

Altons Associated Bank recently completed a major remodel and the River Bend Growth Association was on hand to thank the Bank for its investment in Alton with a Ribbon Cutting. Associateds Southern Illinois Community Market includes eight branches and can be found in Glen Carbon, Belleville, Columbia, Waterloo, Millstadt and Fairview Heights.The Alton branch, whose lineage includes Illini Federal Savings and Loan, has thrived in the area due to its staunch customer-base and its ability to attract new customers.Branch Manager Kimberly McGibany was joined by Phillip Hickman, President Southern Illinois Community Market, and Tracy Session, Vice President Market Manager for the ribbon cutting that was MCd by Growth Association Director of Member Services Joell Aguirre.Watch the video and learn about Associated Banks commitment to the communities it serves.Associated Bank Alton104 Homer Adams ParkwayAlton, IL 62002618-465-4422www.AssociatedBank.com

Our Daily Show Interview!: Illinois Small Business Development Center! [Video]
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Our Daily Show Interview!: Illinois Small Business Development Center! [Video]

The Small Business Development Center of the Metro East are having a FREE (NO COST) In-Person Seminar at Eastgate Plaza! This Seminar is designed to give you an overview of the steps to starting a small business right here in Illinois! We get all of the details on ways to register and so much more! Then we are joined by Challenge Unlimited! Stephanie Schrage joins us to fill us in on the latest from this amazing organization! PLUS we learn ways we can support the mission of Challenge Unlimited!

RBGA Awards Sanders Waste Systems September Small Business of the Month [Video]
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RBGA Awards Sanders Waste Systems September Small Business of the Month [Video]

Alton Robert Bob Sanders Waste Systems, Inc. was named the River Bend Growth Associations September 2017 Small Business of the Month. The business that started in 1936 has been passed down from Bob Sr. to sons Bobby and Glenn. The brothers have grown Sanders Waste Systems into a thriving business serving Madison, St. Clair, Jersey, Calhoun, Greene, Macoupin, Montgomery, Bond, Clinton, Washington and Monroe Counties in Illinois and St. Louis and St. Charles Counties in Missouri. Known for their generosity, the Sanders brothers are quick to help churches in their service area by donating dumpsters when they have picnics or outdoor fundraising events. Sanders also had roll-off containers painted pink to give visibility to those struggling with breast cancer. When a customer requests a pink roll-off container Sanders will donate 20% of proceeds to Working Towards a Cure. Working Towards a Cure is a 100% volunteer run organization that pays for things that insurance cannot or will not pay for for breast cancer patients in Madison, St. Clair and Jersey counties in Illinois. There are no salaries, no utilities and no overhead taken out of the money that is donated.The RiverBend Growth Association selects a small business to honor each month. Winners are selected based on a scoring system that awards points for number of years in business, number of employees, overcoming adversity and community service. To contact Sanders Waste Systems call 618-465-8461 or visit them online atwww.SandersWaste.com.The River Bend Growth Association is the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development organization for the 11 communities knows as the River Bend. For more information about the Growth Association, please visitwww.growthassociation.comor call (618) 467-2280. RiverBender.com and EdGlenToday.com congratulate Bobby, Glenn and all the employees who make Sanders Waste Systems deserving of the Growth Associations September 2017 Small Business of the Month award. Robert Bob Sanders Waste Systems, Inc. 916 Tonsor Road Alton, IL 62002 618-465-8461

Local Non-for-profits Hold Press Conference in Response to Drastic Cuts for Senior Aid Funding [Video]
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Local Non-for-profits Hold Press Conference in Response to Drastic Cuts for Senior Aid Funding [Video]

Many of the proposed budget cuts made by the Illinois governor will directly affect many programs in our area and some of those programs may no longer be able to continue. Non-for-profit representatives from across the area gathered today to voice their opinion and urge representatives in springfield to not allow these cuts to happen.

The Riverbend Humane Society | RiverBender.com [Video]
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The Riverbend Humane Society | RiverBender.com [Video]

Founded in 2005, The Riverbend Humane Society is a non-profit organization that operates The Riverbend Animal Shelter, just south of Jerseyville, where a no-kill policy gives homeless animals a chance to live out their lives and find loving homes. The Hope for Animals Resale Shop and Grooming Parlor in Wood River raise funds to keep the shelter running. The Riverbend Humane Society is supported entirely by funds from the resale shop and grooming parlor, donations, and grants.