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Our Daily Show! Ft. TJ Callahan, Chain Gang, Grafton Art Gallery, Paul Nicolussi, and more! [Video]

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. Rusty Wheat joins us at 9:20! Rusty will be filling us on on the latest surrounding the Chain Gang! Rusty will also fill us in on his Earth Day Clean-Up and ways we can be a part of it! At 10:10 we are talking with Paula Jameson the Art Director & Curator for The Grafton Art Gallery! Paula will fill us in on the progress being made to get the gallery open, the journey it’s been, and of course, ways we can support it once it is open! Then at 10:35, we are talking with Madison County Board MemberPaul Nicolussi!Paul is serving his first term as a County Board member for District 23, which serves portions of Collinsville and Maryville. He will join us to talk about his platform and the work he has done. We will also talk with Paul about the primary process in the County!

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Karen Wilson State Farm Honored as RBGA’s Small Business of the Month [Video]

Karen Wilson State Farm Insurance Agent is the Riverbend Growth Associations Small Business of the Month for April 2017. The Growth Associations Director of Member Services, Trish Holmes made the presentation to Karen on Thursday April 6, 2017. Wilson is a successful business woman who selflessly volunteers on the Boards of Pride, Incorporated, RiverBend Growth Association and others. She is the daughter of Carol; Dale Neudecker is known in the area for his altruism, most notably leading The Bucket Brigade which is major annual undertaking by Pride, Incorporated credited with painting over one thousand homes for those in need. Neudecker also ran the State Farm office on Main Street and College Avenue for Decades. Along with Wilsons mom and dad, the presentation ceremony was attended by her husband Dennis and 19 RBGA Ambassadors. Next year Karen Wilson State Farm will celebrate its 15th anniversary. Call, write or stop in to talk with Karen or one of her staff about your insurance and financial needs. Karen Wilson State Farm There when things go wrong. Here to help life go right. 225 Tolle Lane Godfrey, IL 62035-2451 618-466-5774 karen@karenwilsoninsurance.comwww.KarenWilsonInsurance.com

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Our Daily Show! NAGBC Spotlight: Alton Memorial Hospital & Alton Memorial Rehab! [Video]

On this Wednesday in the Heart of the Riverbend, we are kicking things off withfriends of the show- the North-Godfrey Business Council! Hazel Morgan- Bethesda Alton Memorial Rehab and Rusty Ingram- BJC Alton Memorial join us in the studio! They are filling us in on the growth they have experienced in the last year with the opening of new locations, and other feats! PLUS Rusty fills us in on the construction work going on college for the entrance way to the Hospital. Hazel tells us about the amazing atmosphere at Alton Memorial Rehab, and the amazing team they have! PLUS we all discuss how benificial the council is, and why its the group to be a part of!

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RBGA Small Business of the Month: Bemis-Wilderman Chiropractic [Video]

Dr. Ryan Bemis and Dr. Chris Wilderman recieved the River Bend Growth Assocation’s Small Business of the Month Award for Bemis-Wilderman Chiropractic.Bemis Wilderman Chiropractic is located at 230 Regional Drive Alton, IL 62002. They can be reached at (618) 433-9333

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Our Daily Show Interview! Country Vibe’s Vendor’s & More: A Staple in the Making! [Video]

We are joined by Brian and Stephanie with Country Vibes Vendors and More! Country Vibes is always doing something to bring the Riverbend Region together at 511 N Washington in Bunker Hill! Brian and Stephanie join CJ to discuss the launch of the business and the growth it has had over the past 2 years! PLUS Brian and Stephanie fill us in on the upcoming events happening at the storefront, and the items we can top in and purchase Wednesday-Sunday!

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RBGA Names B.E. Stylin Full Service Family Salon as October 2015 Small Business of the Month [Video]

B.E Stylin Full Service Family Salon was presented the October 2015 Small Business of the Month award by the Growth Associations Director of Member Services Joell Aquirre and Amy Schaake, chair of the Awards Committee. Owned by Larry Jones and managed by Brooke Herring, the business is into its third year and, as receipt of the award implies, has a loyal clientele and the respect of local business.Watch the presentation and listen to Brooke describe the services provided by B.E. Stylin, winner of the River Bend Growth Associations Small Business of the Month October 2015.B.E. Stylin5212 Godfrey RoadGodfrey, IL 62035618-466-1515https://www.facebook.com/BE-Stylin-Full-Service-Salon-513552835374118/timeline/