Ted’s Motorcycle World in Alton was abuzz last Friday night and Saturday with art enthusiasts who came to meet world renowned photorealistic painter Scott Jacobs.
Photorealism is a genre of art in which the artist reproduces photographic images with such exacting detail that they appear...
The area’s sporting goods market just got more competitive with the Grand Opening of Hibbett Sports in Alton Square Mall . Surrounded by River Bend Growth Association Ambassadors, Alton’s Mayor Brant Walker and Mall General Manager Lori Ehlers, Joell Aquirre, Director of Member...
CJD E-Cycling ’s co-owner Kate Wolff and some of her employees at the company’s East Alton, Illinois Computer and Electronic Sales location were honored by the River Bend Growth Association with a ribbon cutting to commemorate their moving to a new location.
Late last year the...
You may have heard about the Grafton City Council Meeting a few weeks ago that led to a little stir about whether or not the Brotherhood of the Cross Motorcycle Ministry would be welcome to use public land in Grafton's Ward 3 for their Memorial Day music festival. Last week the City of Grafton had anothe...
Ingram Barge Company’s test run of containers aboard a barge made its dramatic arrival at America’s Central Port in Granite City on Thursday.
Dan Mecklenborg, Senior VP and Chief Legal Officer for Ingram Barge Company, said the single barge loaded with 54 containers represented...
My Antique Store located at 1007 W. Delmar Avenue in Godfrey, Illinois was designated April 2015’s Small Business of the Month by the River Bend Growth Association (RBGA). The RBGA is the region’s Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development organization. The process of winning RBGA’s...
Over the last couple of years, Bethalto’s improved sports facilities have become increasingly popular and garnered significant attention from regional and national tournament planners.
“Our tournament schedule has grown year-over-year and this year’s schedule includes weekend...
Dr. Michael Harbison, DC, MCS-P, CCCPC, of AlignLife Chiropractic Center Wood River, has been inducted into the International Association of HealthCare Professionals (IAHCP). Metrics for consideration include an inductee’s comprehensive knowledge, medical expertise and technical skill....
Joell Aguirre, Director of Member Services for the Growth Association presided over an event to celebrate the new drinks menu at Tony’s Restaurant. Restaurant Manager Beth Richards cut the ceremonial ribbon surrounded by many RBGA Member/Ambassadors and well-wishers.
Mayor Brant Walker and...
On Wednesday March 11, Shields Family Pharmacy, located at 2526 State Street (next door to Joe K’s), was the scene of the River Bend Growth Association’s latest Ribbon Cutting. The pharmacy opened its doors in late December 2014 and has begun to hit its stride in attracting new customers...
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