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Olive Oil Marketplace Named RBGAs Small Business of the Month for August [Video]
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Olive Oil Marketplace Named RBGAs Small Business of the Month for August [Video]

Olive Oil Marketplace was named Small Business of the Month by the River Bend Growth Association on Tuesday afternoon. Located at 108 W. Third Street, the shop has something for everyone. Watch this video of Tim and Julie Meeks being presented with the prestigious honor by Joell Aguirre, Director of Member Development for the Growth Association.108 W. Third StreetAlton, IL 62002618-304-3769OliveOilMarketplace.comHours: Tuesday Friday 11:00 5:00

RBGA Cuts Ribbon for Alton Family Martial Arts & Fitness [Video]
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RBGA Cuts Ribbon for Alton Family Martial Arts & Fitness [Video]

The RiverBend Growth Association (RBGA) celebrated a new member and business to Alton with a ribbon cutting on Thursday January 4th. Alton Family Martial Arts and Fitness, located in Nautilus Fitness Center at 4425 Industrial Drive in Alton is owned by Adam and April Marburger.Growth Association Director of Member Services, Trish Holmes led the ceremony that was attended by employees, family, friends and RBGA Ambassadors, by asking Adam Marburger to describe Alton Family Martial Arts and Fitness. Marburger said the business offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, kick-boxing, judo, and youth martial arts. The reason why were here is we want to help as many people get in shape and learn how to defend themselves. We have an incredible youth program. he said.Alton Family Martial Arts and Fitness (Inside Nautilus Fitness) 4425 Industrial Drive Alton, IL 62002 618-979-7405https://www.altonfma.com/schedule/

River Bend Growth Association Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for Hibbett Sports [Video]
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River Bend Growth Association Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for Hibbett Sports [Video]

The areas sporting goods market just got more competitive with the Grand Opening ofHibbett SportsinAlton Square Mall. Surrounded byRiver Bend Growth AssociationAmbassadors, Altons Mayor Brant Walker and Mall General Manager Lori Ehlers, Joell Aquirre, Director of Member Services, conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome the new business to the river bend area. Hibbett Sports is headquartered in Alabama and has found their niche in operating in small and mid-sized markets. The new Alton Square Mall store, brings the number of Hibbett stores operating in the US to around 1,000.Cutting the ribbon was Josh Sanders, District Sales Manager along with Store Manager Mel Mecagni.Store Hours:Monday Saturday: 10:00 to 9:00pmSunday: 12:00 to 6:00pm

RBGA Small Business of the Month: Mid America Audiology Group [Video]
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RBGA Small Business of the Month: Mid America Audiology Group [Video]

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. For more information about Mid America Audiology Group, contact them at 618-462-7900.The RiverBend Growth Association is the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development organization for the 11 communities knows as the Riverbend. For more information about the Growth Association, please visitwww.growthassociation.comor call (618) 467-2280.

RBGA Small Business of the Month January 2015: Toddle Towne [Video]
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RBGA Small Business of the Month January 2015: Toddle Towne [Video]

The first River Bend Growth Association Small Business of the Month Award for 2015 was presented to Susan Berry, Executive Director of Toddle Towne Learning Center in East Alton, Illinois. The award was presented by Joell Aguirre, Director of Business Development for the Growth Association, along with Amy Schaake, Co-chair of the Associations Awards Committee. In addition to the Executive Director Toddle Towne was also represented by Peggy Funkhouser – founder of Toddle Towne, Pam Schwarberg – Program Director for the East Alton location, Julie Hawkins – Program Director for the Alton location, and Sharon Velloff Program Director for Toddle Towne Learning Centers Granite City location.Since 1968, Toddle Town Learning Center has been the place where kids play while the learn and learn while they play.Toddle Town Learning Center ALTON 3839 Humbert Road, Alton, IL 618-462-8852Toddle Town Learning Center EAST ALTON 163 N Shamrock, East Alton, IL 618-258-7444Toddle Town Learning Center GRANITE CITY 4008 Pontoon Road, Granite City, IL 618-797-0056

RBGA Cuts Ribbon for Smart Style Hair Care [Video]
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RBGA Cuts Ribbon for Smart Style Hair Care [Video]

On Thursday September 28 the RiverBend Growth Association held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand reopening, under local ownership, of Smart Style Hair Salon inside the Walmart at 610 Wesley Drive, Suite A in Wood River, Illinois. The Riverbend Growth Association (RBGA) is the chamber of commerce and economic development organization for the communities of the Riverbend. The RBGA promotes the cause of its member business on a local, state and national basis, organizes events for its members to mix with each other, host prominent speaker presentations and much more.Not a member of the regions most dynamic Chamber of Commerce? Contact Trish about membership at 618-467-2280 or send her an email at tholmes@growthassociation.com. To make an appointment call: 618-258-8229Smart Style Hair Salon 610 Wesley Drive (inside Wood River Walmart) Suite A Wood River, IL 62095 618-258-8229