![Good Knight Cupcakes & Cookies [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_308196_0_2450jpg.jpg)
For those who delicious cupcakes or customized sugar cookies and even cake pops,Good Knight Cupcakes & Cookiesshould be a destination to visit.The business has been open for nine months, but is marking its grand opening at 4 tonight with theRiver Bend Growth Association. The cupcake/cookie business is extremely grateful to Joell Aguirre and the River Bend Growth Association for helping them skyrocket to success within the first year, spreading the word about them.Megan Knight and Debbie Hinshaw, long-time friends, are the owners of Good Knight Cupcakes and Cookies at 1490B East, Edwardsville Road, right across from the Pump House in Wood River.
Small Business Growth
![RBGA Awards RiverBender.com December Small Business of the Month [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_308193_0_3213jpg.jpg)
The River Bend Growth Association honored RiverBender.com with the Small Business of the Month award for December.
![Grafton Oyster Bars Opening Celebrated with RBGA Ribbon Cutting [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_308190_0_2668jpg.jpg)
The River Bend Growth Association celebrated the opening of Grafton Oyster Bar on Wednesday afternoon with Owner Brad Hagen.Hagen isnt new to the seafood restaurant business having worked for 19 years at St. Louis Broadway Oyster Bar. He and his wife Nicole, along with John Johnson, who owns the Broadway Oyster Bar , are owners of Graftons new destination restaurant.Brad Hagen grew up in Jersey County and said that since hed gotten into the restaurant business hed dreamed of having a seafood place on the water. When his friends Joe and Jan DeSherlia, owners of Grafton Harbor, contacted him late last year about availability of some space above their General Store and Gift shop, Hagen saw the opportunity to live his dream.Grafton Oyster Bars menu emphasizes Seafood and Cajun Creole Cuisine and offers specials on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Tuesdays special is dollar oysters and on Wednesdays kids eat free. Hagen said that the Oyster Bar would soon be offering Dinner Night for Two for $35 on Tuesday and Wednesday nights featuring appetizer, salad, entrees and choice of dessert.Watch as Trish Holmes, Growth Associations Director of Member Services and hosts the event, has Hagen describe how the restaurant came to be as well as asks for comments for Grafton Mayor Tom Thompson and RBGA President Monica Bristow.Grafton Oyster Bar 215 West Water Street Grafton, IL 62037 618-786-7678 www. GraftonOysterBar.comHours: Tuesday Thursday & Sunday: 11:00am 1:00am (kitchen closes at 10:00pm) Friday & Saturday: 11:00am 1:00am (kitchen closes at 11:00pm)CLOSED MONDAYS
![Re/Max Riverbend Small Business of the Month [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_308184_0_3153jpg.jpg)
Re/Max Riverbend was named the Small Business of the Month for October by the RiverBend Growth Association.
![Our Daily Show Interview: Sunrise Moving & Packing!: From 2-14-23 [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_308175_0_5271jpg.jpg)
We kick off Valentine’s Day with Sunrise Moving & Packing! We hear about how the company developed, the growth they’ve had, the move to Godfrey, and ways WE can use their services!
![RBGA Awards Bluff City grill November Small Business of the Month [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_308172_0_3193jpg.jpg)
Altons Bluff City Grill was named by The River Bend Growth Association Small Business of the Month for November 2017. The 4-year old business started at 9th and Piasa Street in 2013 and moved to its current location at 424 East Broadway in 2016. The combination restaurant, sports bar, lounge and banquet facility offers fine food, fun, many different beers, wines and mixed drinks for parties from 1 or to 450. Watch the video as Growth Associations Director of Member Services, Trish Holmes and Chair of the Small Business of the Month Committee, Amy Schaake of RiverBender.com presents the honor to owner Cathy Gross. 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 Cathy and all the employees who make Bluff City Grill deserving of the Growth Associations November 2017 Small Business of the Month award. Bluff City Grill 424 E. Broadway Alton, IL 62002 618-433-8288
![Our Daily Show! Ft. Luis, Nourished Revival, Eberhart Sign & Lighting, and More! [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_308154_0_6957jpg.jpg)
On This Tuesday in the Heart of the Riverbend… we are starting the day off with Luis for another report on the St. Louis Sports Scene. We will get the latest on the Cardinals, STL City, and more. Then at 10:10 we are talking with Abigail Parker and getting the latest from Nourished Revival! Abigail will fill us in on the growth she has experienced and some exciting things coming down the pipeline! At 10:35, we are talking with Michael Romshek the new owner of Eberhart Sign & Lighting! Michael will take us through the business transition, his plans for the future, and more!
![RBGA Awards Tom Lane State Farm August Small Business of the Month [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_308151_0_3085jpg.jpg)
The RiverBend Growth Association named State Farm – Tom Lane as its August 2017 Small Business of the Month.Each month the River Bend Growth Association selects a small business to honor. Selection of winners is based on a scoring system that awards points for number of years in business, number of employees, overcoming adversity and community service. For information on State Farm Tom Lane contact them at 618-377-8912 or visit their website. They are also on Facebook.The River Bend Growth Association is the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development organization for the 11 communities known as the river bend. For more information about the Growth Association, please visithereor call (618) 467-2280.Tom Lane State Farm Insurance and Financial Services Incorporated 116 West Bethalto Blvd. Bethalto, IL 62010(618) 377-8912
![Our Daily Show Interview! Gary Huelsmann: Cariatas Family Solutions: Named 15th Largest Non Profit [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_308145_0_6834jpg.jpg)
We are talking with Gary Huelsmanm- CEO of Caritas Family Solutions!Caritas Family Solutions is proud to announce it has once again been named as the 15th largest nonprofit in the St. Louis region by the St. Louis Business Journal! Gary has been with this wonderful organization for 15 years, and he will detail the growth he has experienced, plus his thoughts on the recognition!
![RBGA Awards Werts Welding June Small Business of the Month [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_308142_0_3027jpg.jpg)
Werts Welding & Tank Service, Inc. is the Riverbend Growth Associations Small Business of the Month for June 2017. Chair of the Growth Associations Small Business of the Month Committee, Amy Schaake explained the significance of the award and described the benefits Werts would receive from the prestigious award. The family run organization, with headquarters located at 400 N Old St. Louis Road in Wood River, is celebrating its 60th year in business.Werts Welding & Tank Service, Inc.400 N Old St. Louis RoadWood River, IL 62095618-254-6967email: Info@WertsWelding.com
![Our Daily Show Interview! Mayor of South Roxana: TJ Callahan [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_308136_0_6718jpg.jpg)
WE ARE IN BUSINESS on this Monday Morning in the Heart of the Riverbend! We are starting the day off with the Mayor of South Roxana- Tj Callahan. Tj will join us for an in-depth conversation regarding an incident that occurred a few weeks ago. Plus Mayor Callahan will fill us in on the growth South Roxana has seen, and his plans for the coming years.
![RBGA Awards Lieber Vision May Small Business of the Month [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_308133_0_2995jpg.jpg)
The Riverbend Growth Associations Small Business of the Month for May 2017 is Lieber Vision Center. The family business is run by Kathleen and Dr. James Lieber O.D. The Growth Associations Director of Member Services, Trish Holmes presented the Growth Associations Small Business of the Month sign to the Liebers on Thursday April 6, 2017.Lieber Vision Center 401 Henry Street Alton, IL 62002 618-465-6000 doclieber@ameritech.net