RiverBend Growth Association

10/15/2026

The latest edition of Currents magazine is now available!
RiverBend Growth Association members can pick up their copy at this afternoon’s event at the Cloverleaf Golf Course Patio.
Hand deliveries will also be made throughout the community in the coming weeks!
Be sure to grab your copy and see what’s happening around the Riverbend!

10/14/2026

🎉 You’re Invited! 🎉
We’re inviting our members and future members to join us for a great opportunity to connect, build relationships, and enjoy time with our local business community! 🤝
Whether you’re already part of our membership or interested in learning more about what we do, we’d love to see you there!
📌 A quick reminder: This is an adults-only event. No children are permitted, so please plan accordingly.
We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

10/13/2026

Let someone else handle dinner tonight! 🍽️ Take a break from cooking and support a local business while you’re at it.

Find your next dinner spot in the RBGA’s Restaurants, Food & Drink directory:
👉 https://bit.ly/47QYE2P

10/12/2026

Our October nonprofit spotlight

Jane’s House in Brighton is raising funds to open a sober living home for women in recovery across the Riverbend region. Learn how to help.

10/12/2026

🏡 Welcome to the RiverBend Growth Association, Yvonne Rushton with Keller Williams Marquee Realty! 🎉

With 23 years of marketing experience and five years as a Realtor®, Yvonne brings passion, dedication, and expertise to buyers and sellers throughout the Metro East and Greater St. Louis area.

Ranking among the top 20% of her company and helping more than 30 families each year, Yvonne is committed to making every real estate journey as smooth and stress-free as possible.

For Yvonne, real estate is about more than buying and selling homes. It’s about building lasting relationships and helping families find the perfect place to call home! ❤️

We are excited to welcome Yvonne to the RBGA family and look forward to seeing her continued success in our community!

10/11/2026

Looking for your next career opportunity? 👀💼

Did you know the RiverBend Growth Association offers a job posting platform featuring opportunities from RBGA members? From full-time careers to part-time positions, it’s a great place to see who’s hiring throughout the Riverbend area.

Whether you’re searching for your next opportunity or just want to see what’s available, check out the latest listings today!

https://bit.ly/4vQnrOm

10/10/2026

💙 Support Local. Shop Local. Grow Together!

When you support a local business, you’re investing in the heart of our RiverBend community! Every purchase, recommendation, and share helps our local businesses thrive and keeps our community growing. 🛍️

Join our RiverBend Shop Local Facebook group to discover amazing local businesses, share your favorites, and help strengthen our community!

👉 Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/riverbendshoplocal

10/09/2026

Today, we celebrated Eberhart Sign & Lighting Co. Inc. at their grand reopening in Wood River.

Eberhart Sign & Lighting Co. has been helping businesses and communities stand out since 1936. The company provides sign design, installation and service, along with commercial lighting solutions throughout the Riverbend and surrounding area. Eberhart is a proud IBEW shop, with union technicians who bring skill and experience to every installation and service call.
Under the ownership of Brad and Tara Pickett, Eberhart is building on its nearly 90-year history while expanding what it can offer customers. Its services include building and monument signs, electronic message centers, parking lot lighting, permanent exterior lighting, flagpoles and more. The company is also adding a commercial security division, drawing on Brad’s more than 25 years of experience in the security industry. Eberhart is preparing to bring a full fabrication shop in house, giving the team greater control over quality and turnaround times while opening the door to custom projects beyond signs and lighting.

Welcome to the Riverbend community.

10/09/2026

✨ New year. New connections. New opportunities! ✨

Meet the 2026–2027 Young Adults Committee! 👋

We’ve kicked off a new school year with a fantastic group of young professionals who are already connecting, leading, growing, and getting involved in our local business community. 💼🤝

From networking and professional development to community involvement and making new connections, this committee is all about creating opportunities for the next generation of Riverbend leaders.

🚀 We’re excited for what’s ahead!
Help us welcome our newest Young Adults Committee members and follow along as they make their mark in our community!

Be watching over the next several weeks as we introduce our individual committee members by high school.

10/09/2026

Eberhart Sign & Lighting Ribbon Cutting

Eberhart Sign & Lighting is celebrating 90 years in business, and we’re excited to invite the community to celebrate this milestone, meet our new owners, and see our brand-new location!

Brad and Tara Pickett recently became the new owners of Eberhart Sign & Lighting and are proud to continue the legacy of a company that has been serving our area since 1936. As longtime members of the local community and owners of Rustic Roots Event Space, keeping Eberhart local and building on its 90-year history was important to them.
Brad also brings 25 years of experience in the Security and Low Voltage field, making Eberhart a natural fit for the Pickett family and the direction they see for the company's future divisions. Signs and lighting will always be at the heart of Eberhart, but we’re growing! As we celebrate 90 years in business, we’re excited to expand our services to better serve both commercial and residential customers. Big things are already in the works, including a new Security Division and an in-house Fabrication Shop, with even more to come.

Come see what’s new at our Grand Re-Opening on October 9th from 3–7 PM at 1371 Vaughn Road in Wood River. Our official ribbon cutting will take place at 3 PM.

Enjoy food, drinks and giveaways, including prize packages valued at over $500. Meet Brad and Tara, get to know the Eberhart team, tour our new facility and learn more about everything we can offer your home or business.
90 years of Eberhart. New owners. New location. More services. And we're just getting started.

Open House: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: 3:00 PM