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The Riverbend Growth Association (RBGA) celebrated Dr. Stephanie Monroe’s 20-years of healing with a ribbon cutting on Friday November 17th at River Bend Chiropractic Center in Godfrey. On hand for the celebration was Dr. Stephanie’s family, staff, Growth Association Ambassadors, Growth...
Alton’s 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, loung...
The symbolic ground breaking marks the start for construction on the new Wood River police station.
The Riverbend Growth Association cut a ribbon to honor the opening of a new wine bar in downtown Alton as well as a new member to the RBGA. Watch as Growth Association President Monica Bristow and Dr. Chris Aldridge, talk about the evolution of Solera Wines at 212 W. Third St. on Friday, Oct. 20....
On October 14, 2017 the Gateway Chapter of the Reguladores Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club (LEMC) hosted the first annual Fallen Hero’s Ride to honor the late St. Louis County Police Officer Blake Snyder. The purpose of this event is to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice....
Behind the scene of our everyday lives Illinois American Water makes sure that, when you lift or turn a faucet, you are met with clean, clear, healthy water. In addition to keeping us clean and hydrated, Illinois American Water contributes to the Riverbend area through jobs and community service....
The 4th annual Working Towards a Cure Bra Walk was held Saturday October 7th on the Alton Riverfront at the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater. Other than the gusting winds, the weather was wonderful. Working Towards a Cure is a 100% volunteer run organization that pays for things that insurance...
The Riverbend Growth Association (RBGA) celebrated the complete remodeling of the McDonald’s Bethalto restaurant with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday October 4th. Prominent Alton businessman Dick Bold, his wife Susan and daughters Mindy and Molly, as well as restaurant General Manager Mark...
Alton – Robert ‘Bob’ Sanders Waste Systems, Inc. was named the River Bend Growth Association ’s September 2017 Small Business of the Month. The business that started in 1936 has been passed down from Bob Sr. to sons Bobby and Glenn. The brothers have grown Sanders...
It’s a new day for Hit-N-Run Convenience Stores located throughout the river bend area. On Tuesday September 12 the Riverbend Growth Association conducted a ribbon cutting at Hit-N-Run’s Bethalto Store to celebrate the six-store chain’s new ownership. New owners Dwight and Teresa...