The River Bend Growth Association held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of Aerie’s Terrace, a reception and meeting center located within the Aerie’s resort in Grafton, Illinois. Jeff and Sandy Lorton were on hand to welcome more than 300 guests and offered a glimpse of the facilities capacities as a top tier venue for wedding receptions and reunions as well as corporate and business activities.
On hand for the event were Monica Bristow and Joell Aguirre – President and Director of Member Development for the River Bend Growth Association, Tom Thompson – Mayor of Grafton, Mike McCormick – Mayor of Godfrey, Tom Hoechst – Former Mayor of Alton, Steve & Mary Lou Cousley, Dr. John Houseman DMD, Heidi and Lottie Miller, Robert Proffer, Jean Hauck, John Everett, Sue Rongey, Will Craigie, Josh Evans – Candidate for District 100 State Representative and Dave Stromski.,