Progress with Preservation

Calhoun Growth Association (CGA)

We serve as the Economic Development Committee within Calhoun Community Foundation. Our activities range from hosting events, securing grant funding, to charitable works for the betterment of the community.

Our goal is to fortify and grow Calhoun County, IL so that our businesses and community members may prosper, ensuring progress with preservation.

Member Spotlight

Billy-Bob Products

At Billy-Bob Products, we’re excited to expand our lineup of American-made innovations designed to blend function and fun with the high-quality durability our customers expect. On the market now, we are distributing several of our standout USA-made products, including: 🪤 The Billy-Bob Multi-Catch Mouse Trap – An effective, humane, and easy-to-use trap system. 🪰 5-Gallon Bucket Fly Lid – A reliable large-capacity fly trap, ideal for outdoor spaces and rural properties. 🧹 The Swatter That Scoops – A practical, dual-purpose tool that lets you swat and scoop pests with ease—no mess left behind. 🐜 The Fly-Lid – Our top-selling, easy-to-use fly trap lid fits standard buckets and has sold over a million units worldwide. 🐝 The Carpenter Bee Trap – Our newest addition that is flying off the shelves! Engineered for performance, this trap helps protect wooden structures from costly damage. 🪺 COMING SOON: Birdhouses Made from Illinois Hardwood! – We're excited to announce that we're currently building handcrafted birdhouses using sustainably sourced hardwood from Illinois. These unique pieces will officially launch in Spring 2026 and will continue our mission of blending practical design with charming, locally made character. Stay tuned for more Made in America products, whether you’re looking for dependable pest control or something unique to make your customers smile, we’re proud to say we’re keeping it local, innovative, and 100% Billy-Bob. Our business is most known for our iconic novelty “Billy-Bob Teeth”. We have since expanded into various fun products—hats, pacifiers, “funny feet,” Halloween gear. However, in recent years we have branched out to maybe our most popular items yet.... our practical pest- and rodent-control item! Our customers are as unique and diverse as our products! Billy-Bob Products serves: 🎯 Rural homeowners and farmers looking for practical, American-made pest-control tools like our Fly-Lid, Carpenter Bee Trap, and Multi-Catch Mouse Trap. 😂 Gag gift lovers and novelty seekers—from party-goers to pranksters—who love our classic Billy Bob Teeth, funny pacifiers, goofy feet, and outrageous Halloween accessories. 🏪 Retailers, farm stores, hardware shops, and gift stores across the country who stock our products year-round for impulse sales and seasonal demand. 🛒 Online shoppers who find us through our website and major marketplaces, drawn to both the humor and the usefulness of our offerings. 📦 Distributors and wholesalers looking for standout products that combine novelty, function, and strong sales history. Whether it’s someone outfitting their barn for fly season or a customer grabbing a last-minute laugh at a gas station counter—we’re proud to serve folks who appreciate inventiveness, humor, and hardworking American-made gear.

Our Goals

Strategic Goals

  1. Increasing availability of overnight accommodations
  2. Addressing access issues including the redesign of the Joe Page Bridge
  3. Marketing to attract visitors & support businesses.
Membership Listing

View Our Roster of Current Calhoun Growth Association (CGA) Members

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Become a Member

CGA is a membership-based committee within the foundation. Any person, association, corporation, partnership, or estate having an interest in the objectives of the organization shall be eligible for participation. There are three membership levels available requiring biennial (2 year membership term) dues: Supporter: $100 Contributor: $300 Investor: $1,000 Contact us for more information about CGA membership.