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December 8, 2014
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Hot Deals - Invitation to Shop for a Day @ Sam's Club
Upcoming Events
Looking Ahead to Members' Events


Want to promote your holiday specials or increase your business during the last couple of weeks in 2014?
Remember to post your 'Hot Deals' and any job opportunities from your business, as well as your events/celebrations for the business community to part-take in!

We strive to make this Weekly Update your one-stop shop email - informative and valuable for you, our valued members.  If you have good news to share about your business or have an upcoming event to share with the business community, let us know!


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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.     
 

Bremer Bank Extends a Special Thank You for Your Support to Their Annual United Way Campaign!
Bremer Bank Twin Cities raised $435,248 for the 2014 campaign through the support of our employees, community and Bremer's $1 for $1 match. This generous giving is a testament to the quality of the people in our communities and staff.  With your help and donations to United Way, we have changed lives and helped shape our communities for the better.


Thank you, Target, for Hosting Our December CoffeeNet! 
 

River Heights Chamber's Volunteer Appreciation Holiday Open House 
Thursday, December 18
4:00-6:00 p.m.  
River Heights Chamber of Commerce, 5782 Blackshire Path, IGH 

 
 

 In the News...

Budget Surplus Grows to $1.037 billion
From the Minnesota Management & Budget: Today's economic forecast delivered more good news for all Minnesotans and state policy-makers. The state's general fund is projected to have surplus of $1.037 billion for the FY 2016/17 budget that begins July 1, 2015. In addition, $183 million will be added to the budget reserve, bringing the reserve to $993 million. The next forecast will be released at the end of February which will be used to set the next two-year budget.
 
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Hot Deals

Invitation to Shop for a Day - Shop & Save at Sam's Club this Holiday Season

Post your business's 'Hot Deal' or "Member-to-Member Discount" on the Chamber's Hot Deals page through your Member Login!  

Click here for current Hot Deals and Member-to-Member Deals

Email Haley for more details!

Scan the QR Code with your smartphone to go directly to the Hot Deals webpage!
Upcoming Events


Keep It Local for Lunch @ Bierstube
Tuesday, December 9
11:30-1:00 p.m.
Bierstube Steakhouse & Grill, 6434 Cahill Ave, Inver Grove Heights

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Holiday Business Card Exchange Hosted by Langer Real Estate @ Blvd Bar & Grille
Thursday, December 11

5 - 6:30 p.m.
Blvd Bar & Grille, 433 East Mendota Rd, West St. Paul

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Volunteer Appreciation Holiday Open House
Thursday, December 18
4:00-6:00 p.m. 
River Heights Chamber of Commerce Office. 5782 Blackshire Path, IGH

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Steve Doody Office
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Looking Ahead to Members' Events...
 
Tandem Printing is Collecting New, Unwrapped Toys for Toys for Tots! 
Now-December 12th
Tandem Printing, 2970 Lexington Avenue South, Eagan 

Support the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots Drive. Tandem Printing is collecting new, unwrapped toys for the needy children in our community through December 12th! 


Tiny Tots & Little Tykes Preschool and Childcare Center is Looking for Donations!
Tiny Tots & Little Tykes Preschool and Childcare Center is asking for donations. Items needed include:
  • All types of paper
  • Art supplies of all kinds (construction paper, markers, glue, scissors, etc.)
  • Dress up clothes
  • Toys, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, children's books, puzzles, etc.
  • Clothes for children ages 6 weeks old through age 12
  • Outerwear for children ages 6 weeks old through age 12 (coats, boots, snow pants, shoes, mittens, hats)
Donations can be delivered to Tiny Tots & Little Tykes Preschool and Childcare Center at 60 E. Marie Ave., West St. Paul, MN or to the Chamber Office at 5782 Blackshire Path IGH.


The South St. Paul/Inver Grove Heights Rotary Club is Accepting Nominations for the 2015 SOHR Award Recipient!
Candidates should have made an impact on the greater South St. Paul, West St. Paul and Inver Grove Heights area for in excess of 10 years by being either a resident or having provided their humanitarian service in these communities.  The recipient will be acknowledged at the club's "SOHR Banquet and Fundraiser" on Friday, April 10th and receive a $1,000 donation in their name to a charity of their choice.  Please contact the award coordinator Joe Gullerud at 651-789-1814 or joeg@besterbros.com with your nomination no later than Friday, January 2nd.
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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MEETINGS & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Tuesday, December 9
11:30-1:00 p.m. - Keep It Local For Lunch @ Bierstube, 6434 Cahill Ave., IGH 


Thursday, December 11
8:00 a.m. - Inver Grove Heights Local Issues Meeting @ IGH District Offices, 80th & Cahill Ave., IGH

4:00 p.m. - Progress Plus Board Meeting @ Blvd Bar and Grille, 433 E. Mendota Road, West St. Paul

5:00-6:30 p.m. - 
Holiday Business Card Exchange hosted by Langer Real Estate Services @ Blvd Bar and Grille, 433 E. Mendota Road, West St. Paul