RBGA Small Business of the Month - June 2003

Small Business of the Year 2003 

Fischer Lumber Company is celebrating 80 years of business, growth and a strong family presence in East Alton. Since the company’s founding in 1941, the full-service lumberyard has more than tripled and expanded business all over the St. Louis metro area.

Fischer Lumber Co. is an 80 percent based contractor yard; however, it still serves a large range of customers from building contractors, government agencies, small businesses, hospitals, churches and factories to individual trade. The company strives to cater to all of its customers and their individual lumber needs. It delivers within a 60-mile radius, doing a lot of business on both sides of the river. With pride, the Fischers have watched their business continue to succeed and grow over the past 80 years in East Alton.    

Fischer Lumber provides jobs for 44 full-time employees. As a testament to the company’s longstanding success, many employees have been with the Fischers for more than 30 years.

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Discover the Delightful Flavors of Foxes-Boxes in Bethalto!

Flaky pastries? Check. Delicious multi-color macarons? Absolutely. A savory, scrumptious sandwich with soup on the side? You bet! 

Start your day off deliciously with house-made breakfast options like biscuits and gravy, fresh-from-the-oven cinnamon rolls, a lox bagel, or a hearty breakfast sandwich. You’ll want to come back for lunch—if you have any room left!

For lunch, enjoy crisp, freshly made salads and sandwiches like refreshing chicken salad, a hot gyro, or smothered Italian beef. Pair these with sides like loaded baked potatoes, creamy soup, and more, making your lunch run an easy choice.

Foxes-Boxes offers an ever-changing menu that highlights in-season produce in their top-notch house recipes. And for dessert? You DO NOT want to miss out on that!

Regulars swear by Foxes-Boxes’ cream horns, French toast, and cinnamon rolls—staples on the restaurant and bakery’s rotating menu. The bake case is always filled with a variety of pastries including macarons, croissants, meringues, kolache, and so much more!

Shop for local honey and coffee, pick up some fresh-cut flowers, and go home with something sweet from this delightful and delicious family-owned eatery, baked with love in Bethalto.

Come taste the magic at Foxes-Boxes today! 

Foxes Boxes Menu 

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Your Full-Service Marketing Partner. 

Offering a variety of advertising solutions for small businesses to promote their business locally to a targeted audience.  

Services we provide: 

• Pizza Box Advertising
• Free Marketing Folders (ad-sponsored) 
• Social Media Management
• Print Marketing Materials
• Website Design & Development
• Direct Mail Campaigns
  

Indulge in a delightful variety of ice cream at GoGo-May’s, featuring hand-dipped, soft serve, and our specialty frozen yogurt, Newberry’s. Our thoughtfully curated menu, crafted by our dedicated owners, includes everything from wraps to corn dogs, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

Kickstart your day with our mouthwatering breakfast options and invigorate yourself with our Lotus Refreshers and freshly brewed Bunkhouse Joe’s coffee, available as plain, cold brew, or ice-cream coffee. Conveniently located on Main Street in Grafton, Illinois, GoGo-May’s is at the center of all the excitement. Whether you’re strolling by or driving through, we ensure a quick and easy experience. For a seamless drive-through service, please call ahead with your food orders.

Come visit us and treat yourself today!  Our hours are:

Mon. - Thurs. 10AM-8PM
Tues. Closed
Fri., Sat., & Sun. 8AM-9PM

GoGo May's Menu
 

“We are excited to bring a new vision for honoring an art district to Grafton, offering a platform for artists to showcase their work and for art lovers to discover new talents,” said gallery owner, Gene Smith. “Our grand opening exhibition on May 25, 2024, will be a celebration of creativity and expression while we honor our Veterans. We invite everyone to join us for this special occasion.”

Discover the charm of Grafton Limestone, where you’ll find an exquisite selection of gifts and natural home products, with 90% proudly made in the U.S.A. Our store offers a delightful array of general store items, home decor, jewelry, an art section, local honey, laundry products, baby items, and so much more. Come explore and find something special for every corner of your home!

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The only real working production winery in Grafton! Enjoy our spacious patios overlooking the confluence of the Mississippi river!  Situated in the heart of historic Grafton along the "Great Rivers Scenic Byway", we are truly a winery designed for all seasons. View the confluence of the Mississippi & Illinois Rivers from our spacious patios or our glass enclosed seating area. 

We offer a full menu at our Downtown Grafton location with everything from shareable items to entrees!