RBGA Small Business of the Month - April 2024

Owned by Brian Campbell and Matt Diamond, 5 Diamond Campgrounds opened in October 2020 next to the Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower, just off Illinois Route 3 at Hartford. The campground offers 49 spaces for campers and RVs, along with water, sewer and electric hookups, and a small convenience store located at the nearby Colman’s Country Campers, also owned by Campbell and Diamond.

5 Diamond Campgrounds is open year-round, offering spaces on a daily, weekly or monthly basis for travelers and their campers or RVs. It further offers an easy commute to nearby attractions and communities throughout the St. Louis and Metro East region.

The campground was established to address the needs of two types of regional visitors: Tourists, and transient workers.

The Great Rivers – Ascend Hotel Collection is the only award winning, full-service hotel in Alton, IL that can accommodate business travelers, leisure travelers, business meetings, banquets, church or social retreats, corporate meetings and conventions, fraternal conventions, wedding receptions, conferences and more.

Complimentary self-parking, a fitness center, indoor pool, and a 24-hour  business center and new complimentary, hotel-wide, high-speed Wi-Fi network.    

Located just 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis and Busch Stadium, get away from the crowd, and stay with us. Alton, IL has great history and local attractions, you’re sure to find something to do! Be sure to visit one of ‘Haunted Alton’s’ finest tours while in town for a spooky good time!    

Your stay at the Great Rivers -Ascend Hotel Collection is sure to be more comfortable, more productive, and more enjoyable.    

Bed and Breakfast located in the historic Village of Elsah.  Each room has its own private entrance and private bathroom.  Features homemade afternoon "sweet treats" as well as a gourmet home cooked breakfast each morning.  Guests have access to common area stocked with water, soda, coffee and tea.  

Book your small intimate wedding at our outdoor gazebo and let Green Tree Inn host your wedding party.   

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.