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April 6, 2015


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If you need assistance or plan to stop by the Chamber office, it is helpful to call ahead (651-451-2266) of time or make an appointment.  The Chamber staff make it a top priority to be present and out in the community whenever possible.    
 
 

Tonight at the April 6th South St. Paul City Council Meeting the final reading of the ordinance to increase the cities franchise fee on gas and electric will be heard and voted on.    Xcel Energy collects the fee, and passes it through to the city - there is no charge for administrative costs to the city.  The council expects to pass the recommendation in order to balance the budget they passed for 2015.  The fee shows up on customer bills as a line item "city fee".  The information the city staff will be recommending is:

  • South St. Paul currently collects 3% of gross revenue from every gas and electric customer
    • City collects approximately $814,000 annually
  • City staff is recommending increasing the fee to 4.25% starting July 1, 2015
    • City will collect approximately $1,153,000 annually
  • City staff is recommending increasing the fee to 5% starting January 1, 2016
    • City will collect approximately $1,356,000 annually

The Chamber will be recommending keeping the fee at 3% and instead using the Local Government Aid it receives for the purpose of which it is intended for - balancing the budget, instead of passing the increased expenditures on to the business community and residents. 

 
Thank you MN Vixen for a great Ambassador Visit on 4/2!
 

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Power Lunch!

Tuesday April 7, 2015

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 

The topic for the April 7th Power Lunch is Focused Marketing for Growth & Profit with speaker Jeff Ferrazzo.

There has never been a better time to be in business for yourself. But, the stakes are high. With the challenge of change all around you, how you choose to invest your time, energy, money and creativity is up to you. Join Jeff Ferrazzo from Small Business Success as he shares with you some of their nine best practices in Growing Your Business.

You will discover:

  • How & Why to Leverage your Database
  • The 4 sectors of Potential New Business
  • How to create an Online & Offline Marketing plan that works
  • How to put this new knowledge to use for more sales, and
  • Finally, how to put more money in your pocket!

Cost is $20.00 to attend. Click here to register! 

 


 

Inver Grove Heights Business Town Hall Meeting

Wednesday April 8th

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Youth Community Room of the Veteran's Memorial Community Center

 

This meeting will update attendees on city budget and taxes,  retail analysis and opportunities, and the Arbor Pointe analysis and follow up. The meeting is scheduled to run from 11:30-1:00 p.m. on Wednesday April 8th. The group will meet in the Youth Community Room of the Veteran's Memorial Community Center. Individuals should RSVP to Amy Jannetto at ajannetto@invergroveheights.org.

 

 

Business Card Exchange @ BLVD Bar & Grille

Wednesday April 8th, 2015

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 

433 E. Mendota Road, West St Paul

 

Sponsored by:

Blvd Bar & Grill  

 

 

2015 Small Business Award Luncheon and Trade Show

Thursday, April 16th 2015

11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, 701 Concord St. South, SSP

 

The Small Business Award Trade Show is held in conjunction with the Small Business Award Luncheon on Thursday April 16th at the Clarion Hotel in South St. Paul. Join us as we recognize the 2015 Small Business of the Year!

 

Our Keynote Speaker for this event will be Joan Thompson, the Executive Vice President/CFO  of Minnesota Wire, a privately owned, custom wire and cable manufacturer in the medical, defense, and commercial industries. The company has facilities in St. Paul, MN and Eau Claire, WI. Joan has been an integral part of growing the business for over 30 years and strongly supports the company's core belief to "lead by ethical example" both in business and within the community.

If your company is interested in a booth at the trade show:
Half Booth - 4 ft shared table: $50
Full Booth - 8 ft table: $80

 The cost to attend the luncheon is $35/person. Register Here! 

 

Contact Maggie Doody for more information or to book your trade show booth now! . 

651-451-2266 ext. 1033 or Maggie@riverheights.com 

 

Sponsored by:

waterous company logo original  

 

 

 


 

Coffee Net @ Vista Prairie at River Heights

Thursday April 23, 2015

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

744 19th Ave North, SSP

 

Sponsored by:

River Heights Assisted Living- Vista Prairie

 

Looking Ahead to Members Events

 

Starting in April, the River Heights Chamber of Commerce will begin to feature our upcoming member events in  the first and third newsletters of the month. If your business has an event that they would like to be featured in the Weekly Update, please make sure to get the information to Haley at least 2 weeks prior to the event to ensure that it can be featured in our newsletter.

You can send your information to Haley at haley@riverheights.com

 

Please feel free to contact us for more information at 651-451-2266 or visit the Chamber website and online business directory.
 
We are happy to help!
 
Haley Luckraft
Administrative Assistant
River Heights Chamber of Commerce
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Tuesday, April 7th
11:00 a.m. - Power Lunch @ Chamber Conference Room

Wednesday, April 8th
11:30 a.m. - Inver Grove Heights Business Town Hall Meeting @ Veterans Memorial Community Center
5:00 p.m. - Business Card Exchange @ Blvd Bar and Grille

There will be no IGH Local Issues Meeting this week due to the Business Town Hall Meeting on 4/8. Thank you!

SAVE THE DATE:
Save the date for these upcoming River Heights Chamber of Commerce events!
 
Small Business Award and Tradeshow Luncheon- April 16
 
Food Truck Day in May- May 28
 
River Heights Golf Tournament- June 22
 
River Heights Chamber St. Paul Saints Night- August 18