Owned by Melissa Bland, who became an Alton transplant in 2018, Honeybee Vintage offers vintage, antiques, home décor, gifts and upscale resale. “We are a collective of antique lovers in one unique space, with new arrivals every week,” Bland explained

Customer favorites include painted furniture, quilts, fruit jars, art pottery, vintage clothing, jewelry, art, embroidered linens, architectural pieces, and garden decor

“We love the cottage look, with an affinity for English and French antiques, but love to mix in pieces that speak to the heart of the Midwest, mid-century modern pieces, and upcycled treasures. We also offer a line of furniture paint, and tons of creative inspiration for your home. Also, you don't want to miss our ‘bee-tique’ of new and upscale resale clothing for children,” Bland added.      

The Air Force brought the Bland family to the area, but Bland and her family have decided to stay, due to the “unique charm and historic character of Alton,” as Bland noted. “We fell in love with our house first, but quickly returned the embrace of our Middletown neighborhood and have enjoyed putting down roots in Alton after almost 30 years of military life.”        

RBGA Small Business of the Month - November 2021

RBGA Small Business of the Month - March 2007
Small Business of the Year 2007

Being a family-owned & operated business is why we are where we are today. From two employees in our original pizza parlor to now more than 5,000 across 100 stores in Missouri, Illinois and Kansas, we have never strayed from our family's values to make every customer feel comfortable and welcome.    

Our quality starts with ingredients. From fresh ground meats and our family's homemade sauce to delicious vegetables and full strips of bacon, every topping that covers your crispy, edge-to-edge St. Louis-style pizza is of the highest quality.    

As the originators of the “St. Louis-Style Pizza,” it has been an honor to be part of family dinners, friends' nights, game nights, and countless celebrations since 1964. We promise always to deliver the best and freshest products, so our fans can continue to pass on the tradition from one generation to the next.    

Our fun, quirky and unique shop located in Historical Mineral Springs Hotel is designed to enhance your spiritual side.  When you have a positive approach to life and its challenges, the set backs seem smaller.  Our journey isn't always an easy one, but, together, we will achieve peace and love.  Namaste!

TUS Productions is more known throughout the region as The Unseen Stars. Joe Moran serves as the production company’s video producer. Their website states the company’s objective very clearly: “We make videos.”        

Past videos produced by the company include the highly viewed Alton Police Department Lip Sync Challenge back in 2018, as well as the documentary video of that same year titled, “Robert Wadlow – Celebrating 100 Years.” The company continues its role as a visual storyteller, producing videos that capture the everyday lives and legacies of local people and the region’s important folklore and legend.    

To learn more about TUS Productions and to look at its portfolio of productions, visit online at https://theunseenstars.com/. You can also find them through social media, including YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram and Facebook.  

RBGA Small Business of the Month - September 1999
RBGA Small Business of the Month - October 2012

Jennifer Kallal is owner and CEO of JSK Cleaning Inc., a professional ecofriendly cleaning company specializing in residential cleaning services. For the past 9 years, she has developed systems and process that give her clients the best cleaning experience possible. Jennifer is devoted to her business because she gets a true feeling of joy knowing that her clients get to enjoy more time
doing what they love by using her services. Customer satisfaction is the driving force behind all that she does at JSK Cleaning.  

Just Right Organizing is a professional organizer service available throughout the Riverbend. Locations served include Alton, Godfrey, Jerseyville, East Alton, Wood River, Rosewood Heights, Roxana, Bethalto, Grafton, Brighton, and more.      

Owner Kalli Erwin said, “I provide a no-judgment approach to organizing. I enjoy getting to support individuals and small businesses with decluttering, organizing, and enhancing flow in homes and companies. The ultimate goal is to make spaces and processes just right for you and your needs.        

Included among Just Right’s organizing services for the home: kitchen pantries, toy rooms, and home offices. And for small businesses: employee manuals, training procedures, supplies, and more.    

RBGA Small Business of the Month – September 2000

RBGA Small Business of the Month – November 2012