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The Riverbend Growth Association (RBGA) held a ribbon cutting ceremony to Recognize its newest member USA Mortgage. A group of over 20 well-wishers, made up of friends, family and RBGA Ambassadors, were on hand to celebrate and watch Growth Association Director of Member Services, Trish Holmes introduce USA Mortgage Senior Account Executive Lance Obermeyer, who introduced his family and staff. Obermeyer described USA Mortgage as being able to make loans that banks cant. Among USA Mortgages specialties are helping clients with Madison County Grants, USDA Rural loans, VA loans as well as working with those who have low credit scores. USA Mortgage is located at 2004 State Street in Alton, next to door to Johnsons Corner Restaurant. USA Mortgage 2004 State Street Alton, IL 62002 618-215-5573 LObermeyer@usa-mortgage.com www.FinanceWithLance.com

The Riverbend Growth Association formally opened Edward Jones Financial Advisor Jim Pipkins new office with a ribbon cutting at 11:00am on Wednesday August 23, 2017. Jims new office, located at 656 Wesley Drive in Wood Rivers Walmart Shopping Complex, is nestled between Americas Best Eyeglasses and H&R Block.Pipkin said there’s an advantage to working with an Edward Jones advisorwho knows you and your financial goals and thats what sets Edward Jones apart from other investment firms. He sees his mission as helping his clients grow their wealth and prepare for retirement, assist with financial planning for collage and basically helping people be prepared for what comes their way. Watch RBGA Director of Member Services Trish Holmes conduct an interview and lead the ribbon cutting ceremony. 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. Set up an appointment with Edward Jones Financial Advisor Jim Pipkin by phone or via email.Edward Jones Jim Pipkin 656 Wesley Drive Wood River, IL 62095 618-251-4932 jim.pipkin@edwardjones.com

On Wednesday March 11, Shields Family Pharmacy, located at 2526 State Street (next door to Joe Ks), was the scene of the River Bend Growth Associations latest Ribbon Cutting. The pharmacy opened its doors in late December 2014 and has begun to hit its stride in attracting new customers as word gets out about their friendly, personal service.Shields Family Pharmacy is owned and operated by Chris and Kendra Shields, the couple, who had dreamed of opening their own business, felt that a void was left with the closing of LeClaire Family Pharmacy. We want to be there for those who realize the importance of having a one-on-one relationship with their pharmacist. said Kendra Shields, R.Ph.As usual, the RBGA event was organized and MCd by Joell Aguirre, Director of Member Services and was attended by many Growth Association Member/Ambassadors.Shields Family PharmacyMonday-Friday 9:00am 6:00pmSaturday 9am 1:00pmSunday CLOSED618-462-7003www. stores.healthmart.com/shieldsfamily