As an Edward Jones financial advisor, I believe it's important to invest my time to understand what's important to you. After gaining a thorough understanding of each client's investment objectives, background and family situation, I build a customized strategy to help my clients meet their financial goals.

I began my financial career in 2004 with Edward Jones. While working for the firm, I earned my master's degree in accounting from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. This has served me well as a financial advisor, helping individuals and families in Wood River and surrounding area grow and protect their hard-earned wealth.

I am a proud member of the Wood River community where I serve on our local Rotary Club and as a board member of Operation Blessing. Our branch team also supports the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's, a cause that is close to our hearts. Outside of the office, I am a big fan of our local professional baseball team. Go Cardinals!

My Branch Office Administrator, Amy Martin, and I work as a team to give you the personal service you deserve when it comes to planning for your financial future. Working together, we have built meaningful relationships with community members, while helping them stay on track toward their goals.

If you value a personal relationship and professional guidance, it would be my pleasure to meet with you and help you create a financial strategy that you can not only understand, but also get excited about.

Contact our team today at (618) 258-8424 to get started!

  EIR Home Care is “Here to Help and Protect those important to you!”

Our mission at EIR Home Care is to Help and Protect clients and those important to them and their families. Provide excellent care services at an affordable rate. Serving seniors in their homes, wherever that may be. 

Relationships are the key.   Between clients and Home HELPers, office staff and community.

EIR Home Care strives to be an employer of choice in our community.  Building a relationship with our staff and maintaining a great culture in our office is how we reflect who we are.      

RBGA Small Business of the Month - June 2020

RBGA Small Business of the Month- October 2024

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 

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
 

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!

Gumbo2Geaux is a Cajun & Creole Restaurant run by Kyndra Green who was born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana. Her family’s recipes have been passed down for generations and are always prepared with the freshest ingredients.

Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm. 

Formerly-known as Sweet Little Things and home of the famous Steak Bagel Sandwich! Across from Paynic Funeral Home, we're a carry-out bake shop/cafe, serving breakfast and lunch, along with a variety of baked goods. We've got what your heart craves.

RBGA Small Business of the Month - March 2024 

Heather’s Zen Den is a yoga studio founded with the purpose of growing the yoga community in our area. We are located in the revitalized East Gate Plaza in East Alton IL. The studio specializes in offering a warm and welcoming environment of Zen to the community with a variety of yoga classes for everybody. All body types and skill levels are welcome. The studio was founded in 2021 as a dedication to Heather’s brother. Heather’s Zen Den strives to be the destination for zen in the community.

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

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!

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 - June 2022  

Little Knights, Inc. opened in May 2013. We strive to provide the best option for your child in Godfrey, IL. Little Knights, Inc. is the expansion of Knights Daycare which opened in 2010 as an in-home daycare facility.