RBGA Small Business of the Month - April 2013
RBGA Small Business of the Month - August 2019

Located in Bethalto, IL, Villa Rose has offered the finest Independent Living and Senior Housing in the River Bend area since 1985.  

Villa Rose Senior Living Community offers affordable senior apartments in Bethalto, IL. Villa Rose allows seniors to remain as independent as possible, while offering the resources and supportive services they need to do that. Senior living is not lost youth, but yet a new stage of opportunity and independence. We offer affordable independent living and supportive services available through an on-site private-duty home care service. Villa Rose residents have security, peace of mind about health needs, and companionship right outside their doors.    

RBGA Small Business of the Month - March 2022

Waggoner Equipment Rental, LLC is a large equipment rental company, with a fleet mainly consisting of carrying deck cranes ranging from 2.5 ton up to 25-ton. In addition to our core fleet, we have a solo 33-ton boom truck, and our rough terrain cranes range from 35-ton to 160-ton. We also provide telehandlers in the TH360 and TL1055 models, and currently have one skid steer. We provide local hauling with delivery and setup. We also provide trucking needs of tractor only, tractor with flatbed, step deck, or lowboy. All our operators are certified and from the local unions. We offer 24-hour service. Service is our specialty. We have free onsite job evaluation and consultation with one of our estimators.    

We are a family-owned and operated business. With a long-term, dedicated team you will see a familiar face and likely work with the same person. We pride our operations on our strong customer relations on both industrial commercial and residential construction job sites. We believe in excellent communication, knowledge, and skillset to make the job easier for our customers.    

We Like to PARTY! is a new launched company geared mainly for children! We specialize in high quality character mascots making memorable appearances for birthday parties, daycare events, corporate events, or any event needed.

Services Offered: Cartoon Characters, Children’s Party Entertainment, Costume Rentals, Costumed Character, Party Rentals

Whispering Woods B&B and Event Center is in rural Godfrey at 8053 Langer Lane. Owned by Margaret Moorehead, the bed and breakfast is nestled in peaceful surroundings of farmland, trees, and natural beauty. It is a luxurious home with large rooms, common areas, bedrooms, and bathrooms.        

Visitors can rent an individual suite with an attached bathroom, a simple and sweet room with a bathroom nearby, or the luxury suite with its two bedrooms a Jack-and-Jill bathroom and another half bath, a kitchen/great room, sunroom, and laundry room. The owners live on-site and serve as hosts throughout a visitor’s stay.      

“This B&B and Event Center is the perfect place to relax with family and friends,” Moorehead shared. “It is perfect for small events including weddings, showers, celebration of life events, holiday get-togethers, and more. And it’s also the perfect setting to unleash your creativity. For those who enjoy quilting, sewing, photography, needlepoint, knitting, crocheting, jewelry making, candy making, and other hobbies, this is the place for you!”        

Whispering Woods features hardwood floors, custom architecture, and an open and inviting floor plan. There’s also a pool, two oversized decks and a charming front porch. “At the back of the house, the upper deck allows you to overlook the peaceful back yard and its wooded surroundings, while the lower deck is perfect for enjoying a shaded area next to the built-in pool. The front porch is the perfect place to enjoy our beautiful sunsets,” Moorehead added.