GrowthAssociation.com BUSINESS EDGE September 2020 | page 1 IN THIS ISSUE Small Business of the Month • Colman’s Country Campers Mayor Report • South Roxana Welcome our new members • First Community Credit Union • Sanno’s Steak and Pasta House RBGA Members in the News • Alton Memorial Hospital • Busey • Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau • OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center RiverBend Growth Associaon 5800 Godfrey Road - BGM 6722 Godfrey Road Godfrey IL 62035 (618) 467-2280 Watch a video at https://www.growthassociation.com/newsroom PODCAST available at https://www.growthassociation.com/lets-talk/ SEPTEMBER 2020 Volume 18 | Issue 9 The RiverBend Growth Associaon has named Colman’s Country Campers as its Small Business of the Month for September 2020. Brian Campbell and Ma Diamond became the new owners of Colman’s Country Campers in early 2019 and has been dedicated to making their customers happy. Colman’s Country Campers, one of the largest dealerships in the state of Illinois, provides superior customer service. They have an enre team that consists of professional sales members, finance experts, service technicians, and a knowledgeable parts and accessories staff to support its customers. The duo, Campbell and Diamond, are also opening up Five Diamonds Campground, next to Harord’s Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower. The campground will have 49 spaces, water, sewer and electric hookups, and a small convenience store located at Colman’s Country Campers. Five Diamonds Campground is expected to open in October. Colman’s Country Campers offers the newest models including Flagstaff, Puma, Surveyor, and Wildcat. Their indoor showroom allows you to shop in comfort even on those days when the weather doesn’t cooperate. Colman’s Country Campers prides themselves on providing its customers with the best value for their hard-earned dollar. Whether you are looking for your first camper, one that will last through your rerement, and anywhere in between, Colman’s has you covered! Colman’s Country Campers #2 Fun Street Harord, Illinois 62048 colmanscampers.com 618-254-1180 Hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Service department is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM-5:30 PM Facebook @colmanscountrycampers Twier @colmanscampers Do you know a small business worthy of this honor? Nominate them by using the form on this page - hps://growthassociaon. com/recognion-awards/ RiverBend Growth Association Names Colman’s Country Campers As Small Business Of The Month
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GrowthAssociation.com BUSINESS EDGE September 2020 | page 1
IN THIS ISSUE
Small Business of the Month• Colman’sCountryCampers
Mayor Report•SouthRoxana
Welcome our new members• FirstCommunityCredit
Union• Santino’sSteakandPastaHouse
RBGA Members in the News• AltonMemorialHospital• Busey• GreatRivers&RoutesTourismBureau
• OSFHealthCareSaintAnthony’sHealthCenter
RiverBendGrowthAssociation5800GodfreyRoad-BGM
6722GodfreyRoadGodfreyIL62035(618)467-2280
Watch a video at https://www.growthassociation.com/newsroom
PODCAST available at https://www.growthassociation.com/lets-talk/
RiverBend Growth Association Names Colman’s Country Campers As Small Business Of The Month
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Welcome our newest members to the RiverBend Growth Association
BOARD OF DIRECTORSBrad Goacher, Chairman
Alton Memorial HospitalRob Schwartz, Past Chairman
Busey BankMike Fitzgerald, Treasurer
Scheffel BoyleLori Artis
Lewis and Clark Community College
John BarnerdSimmons Hanly Conroy
Tom BerryJackson Lewis P.C.
Megan BrodnaxPhillips 66 Wood River Refinery
Kim Clark City of Alton Doug Cobb
Carpenters Local 664Mark Haggard
CNB Bank & Trust, N.A.Pam Heepke
Raifort Commerce ParkCody Hinkle
Piasa Body ArtJennifer Jackson
Helmkamp Construction Co.Tim Kuebrich
Lake Drive LogisticsJeff Lauritzen
COUNTRY FinancialEric McRoy
AdvantageAlan Meyer 1st MidAmerica Credit UnionDavid Miller
St. Louis Regional AirportStephanie Monroe
River Bend Chiropractic CenterScott Reichmann
BarberMurphy GroupDon Retzlaff
Argosy Casino AltonJohn Roberts
Roberts MotorsDennis Sands
OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center
Dan St. PetersSt. Peters Hardware & Rental
Bernie Sebold Illinois American WaterTerry Shewmake
IBEW Local 649Jim Shrader
ConsultantSteve Thompson
Carrollton BankDenise VonderHaar
The TelegraphMatt Waters
Liberty BankDwight Werts
Werts Welding & Tank ServiceKaren Wilson State Farm InsuranceDenise Wolff
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Elite Properties
Augie WuellnerAlton Securities & Asset Advisors
First Community Credit UnionLaura Mattson, Business Development Officer6660 Godfrey RoadGodfrey IL 62035-2219(618) 288-6167firstcommunity.com
Santino’s Steak and Pasta HouseSonny Asani, Owner180 E Center DriveAlton IL 62002-5930(618) 462-7791santinos-restaurant.com
Sonny Asani was raised in Macedonia with an Italian mother and Albanian father. The old-world heritage and charm are apparent in his restaurant, along with honoring his mother’s recipes. Sonny lived the American dream working his way up the chain after
moving to the United States when he was a teenager. He began as a dishwasher and worked as busboy, waiter, bartender and chef before opening his first restaurant nearly 25 years ago.Santino’s Steak and Pasta House is Asani’s 17th restaurant. Now the established entrepreneur has brought Italian fine dining to Alton and Santino’s has been getting rave reviews from the community.The restaurant, located at 180 E. Center Drive, opens daily at 11am.
MAYOR REPORT - Barb Overton, Village of South Roxana
wasamong76well-knownfinancialfirmsacrossthecountryawarded2019 Best Places to Work in Money ManagementhonorsbyPensions & Investmentsanditsresearchpartner,Best Companies Group.BuseyWealthManagementwasalsorecognizedfortheawardin2018.Asanorganization,Buseywasnamedamongthe2019 Best Places to Work in St. Louis andwontophonorsinthe2020 Healthiest Employers—bothfromtheSt. Louis Business Journal.
FourAltonMemorialHospitaldepartmentswererecognizedwithtop2020awardsfromnationalhealthcareresearchleaderProfessionalResearchConsultantsInc.(PRC).TheDigestive Health
HealthCenteroffersafullrangeofdiagnosticteststouncoverstomachandintestinaldisorders,andprovidetherapeuticproceduresfortreatment.Formoreinformationortoscheduleanappointmentwithagastroenterologist,call618-463-7874.TheWomen’s Health and
The Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau is the destination marketing organization serving Madison, Jersey, Calhoun, Macoupin, Montgomery, and Greene counties. The bureau is dedicated to educating visitors about the great things the region has to offer by providing information regarding the area’s history, unique landmarks, recreational opportunities, leisure attractions, special events and scenic marvels. The tourism bureau is certified by the Illinois Bureau of Tourism. It is also nationally accredited through Destinations International (DI).
OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center Receives Quality Award For Stroke Care
The OSF Saint Anthony’s Stroke Response Team
Back Left: Damian Reed, ICU RN; Amber Criswell, Vituity Hospitalist APRN; Kelly Riney, Vituity Hospitalist APRN; Charlotte Liley, RN, Med Surg Manager; Paul Erpelo, ICU RN; Becky Miller, RN, Administrative Supervisor; A’Kya Adams, Med Surg RN
Front Left: Sarah Sutton, ICU RN; Tim O’Neill, ICU RN; Michelle Lovsey, Stroke Coordinator, APRN; Becky Witta, Med Surg RN; Rebecca Vaughn, RN, ICU Manager
Local Tourism Revenues Increase in 2019
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SAVE THE DATE: Oct. 7, 2020 RiverBend Growth Association Virtual Brunch & Learn Event
Presented by: The Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program
Hosted by:RiverBend Growth Association
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Please join us for this FREE virtual Brunch & Learn event! Enjoy networking with some familiar and new faces. Learn how your business or organization can benefit from becoming more energy efficient and the incentives and resources available through the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program. In addition, “brunch” will be provided to all attendees sponsored by the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program. All registered attendees will receive a $15 gift card to their choice of Uber Eats or Door Dash!
Reserve your place now for this special virtual event, where you will:» Learn about the award-winning Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program» Find out about the variety of cash incentives available for your business or organization» Discover ways for small businesses to reduce energy costs» Hear updates on Ameren Illinois customer resources» Receive a FREE smart thermostat coupon to our Online Store» Talk to Program representatives to answer any of your questions
Millions of dollars in cash incentives are available through the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program — learn more and start saving!
Please RSVP at AmerenIllinoisSavings.com/Lunch for this free, virtual event. Register by Mon., Oct. 5 to guarantee delivery of your brunch gift card! If you have any questions, please contact Krista Lent at 1.309.677.5409 or [email protected].