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RGBA Awards Sheppard, Morgan & Schwaab Small Business of the Month [Video]

Sheppard, Morgan & Schwaab is Growth Associations February 2018 Small Business of the MonthComing off a big 125th anniversary year, Sheppard, Morgan & Schwaab is again in the spotlight as the Riverbend Growth Associations February 2018 Small Business of the Month.Trish Holmes, Growth Associations Director of Member Services and Amy Schaake, Small Business of the Month Committee Chair, were onsite to congratulate CAS Sheppard and his team of engineers.Sheppard, Morgan & Schwaab, Inc. 215 Market Street Alton, IL 62002 618-462-9755

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RBGA Awards Bluff City grill November Small Business of the Month [Video]

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

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RBGA Awards Werts Welding June Small Business of the Month [Video]

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

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RBGA Awards Lieber Vision May Small Business of the Month [Video]

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

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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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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/

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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

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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