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February 9, 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.    

 

 

Ribbon Cutting at AccessPoint Dental on 2/5/15
CoffeeNet at River Heights Vineyard Church on 2/4/15
In the News...

 

Why lawmakers are unlikely to overhaul Minnesota's minimum wage law

From MinnPost: Minneapolis state Sen. Jeff Hayden expected to hear a lot more grumbling about Minnesota's new minimum wage. ...  "Things seem to be going OK, and the economy is going OK," said Hayden, a Democratic senator who was one of the minimum wage bill's authors. "It's not fully implemented yet, but all the folks that were holding up reservations haven't said anything to me at all." ... Before the 2015 session started, Minnesota's largest business group, the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, said one of its top legislative priorities for the year was repealing the automatic escalator to the minimum wage.

But the Chamber of Commerce says there shouldn't be an inflator at all; that those debates should continue to happen at the legislative level; and that any states that include an inflator in their minimum wage did so by passing a ballot measure.

 

Read more here 

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Fix it Before it Breaks!

Quality Auto Care Center is offering an instant $25 rebate on a Drive Belt + Tensioner if you replace them together, before they break! Make your appointment at Quality Auto Care Center in South St. Paul today!

 

phone: (651) 457-6255

 

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

 

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


Email Haley for more details

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Upcoming Events

 

Click here if you're interested in hosting a networking event!

 

 

Business Card Exchange @ Jerseys

Wednesday, February 18th

5:00-6:30 p.m.

 

Sponsored by:

Jersey's Bar & Grill -175

 

Business Owners Workshop Session 4 of 5

Tuesdays from 1/20-2/17 (5 Sessions)

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

River Heights Chamber of Commerce Conference Room

5782 Blackshire Path, IGH

 

Day 4: Performance Monitoring Give substance to the aspirations outlined in the organization's strategic plan. And, in doing so, make them more tangible. Get the right information to make enthusiastic decisions.

This event costs $20 per session or $100 for all 5 sessions. Lunch is provided at each session.

 

Annual Meeting

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

5:30 p.m.

Southview Country Club, 239 East Mendota Rd, West St. Paul

 

Join us for an evening of food, drinks and networking while we honor our leaders of 2014, welcome our new Chairman for 2015 and share accomplishments and goals for the Chamber in the New Year! The 2014 Ambassador of the Year, 2015 Business of the Year and the 2014 Forrest Glewwe Visions of Excellence Award will be announced and honored during this event, don't miss it!

 

 

 

 

Save the date and book your Trade Show space now! 

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.

Trade Show Exhibit:
Half Booth - 4 ft shared table: $50
Full Booth - 8 ft table: $80

Half booths are complimentary for members who joined the River Heights Chamber of Commerce since April 1, 2014 on a first-come, first-serve basis.
New Member Upgrade to Full Booth: 8 ft table: $30
 

 

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

651-451-2266 ext. 1033 or [email protected] 

 

 

Discover Cuba! 

We are inviting chamber representatives to experience our bestselling tour, Discover Cuba, at an extremely discounted rate this spring.  This study tour gives you a chance to not only experience Cuba first hand, but also to learn about Chamber Explorations and how chamber travel can benefit your chamber and the community.  You will also be traveling with other chamber representatives and be able to learn how travel has affected their chambers and how they fit a travel program into their busy schedules.

 

The flyer below outlines the itinerary for the study tour.  We are offering this to our chamber partners for $1295, double occupancy (a $3999 value).  
 
Click here to see the flyer


 

For more information contact

Kelsey VanOrdstrand from Chamber Explorations

[email protected] 

952.240.9742

 

 

Looking Ahead to Members Events

 

OnSITE Drug Testing & Consulting Ribbon Cutting

3:00-6:00 p.m. February 17, 2015

OnSITE Drug Testing & Consulting- 70 County Road C W, Suite 702, Little Canada, MN 55117.

 

OnSITE Drug Testing & Consulting, LLC has hit a milestone and set down roots by opening a collection site (office). Help us celebrate by attending the Open House/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony complete with refreshments and prizes.  This new office allows OnSITE to serve clients off-site, while continuing to offer on-site testing. Testing includes; bodily fluids (instant result or lab tested), hair follicle, steroids and DNA. More and more companies are utilizing Background searches to get an in-depth look at prospective employees. Our employment and property management background check services can be initiated by your staff or mine. Come and learn more!  

 

 

Announcing the Great Neighbors' Food Fight!

South St. Paul, MN - Four local restaurants are competing for "Best Burger" title in an effort to raise funds for Neighbors, Inc. Great Neighbors' Food Fight cards can be redeemed for one free burger at each of the five participating restaurants between February 15th and April 4th, 2015. Card holders vote on line for their favorite burger / restaurant. Proceeds from the sales of the Great Neighbors' Food Fight cards will benefit Neighbors, Inc.


 

What: Great Neighbors' Food Fight

Food Fight cards on sale for $25 each/ Cards can be purchased on-site at Neighbors, Inc. or online at: neighborsmn.org/events.

 

Rules: Redeem the card at the participating restaurants and the vote online using your card code for your favorite.

 

Where: B-52 Burgers & Brew

5-8 Club West St. Paul

BLVD Bar & Grille

Jersey's Bar & Grill

Cherokee Tavern West St. Paul

 

When: Cards are redeemable at participating restaurants between February 15-April 4, 2015

 

Contact for more information:

Heidi Satre, Neighbors, Inc. Events Manager

651-306-2154

[email protected]

 

 

Student Led Technology Conference

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

April 18, 2015

  

Who best to teach us technology than our youth? Inver Grove Heights Community Schools will be hosting the annual Student Led Technology Conference on Saturday, April 18 in Inver Grove Middle School from 9:00 am- 12:00 pm. We are interested in understanding what our community would like to learn; you would help us by completing the Super Quick Survey!

 

If you would prefer a paper survey, please contact Annie at 651-306-7866, or [email protected]. 

 

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, February 10th
 11:00 a.m. - Business Owners Workshop Day 4 @ Chamber Conference Room
 
Wednesday, February 11th
5:30 p.m. - Annual Meeting @ Southview Country Club

Thursday February 12th
 7:30 a.m. - Inver Grove Heights Local Issues @ District Offices

SAVE THE DATE:
Save the date for these upcoming River Heights Chamber of Commerce events!
 
Annual Meeting- February 11
 
Small Business Award and Tradeshow Luncheon- April 16
 
South of the River Food Truck Affair- May 28
 
River Heights Golf Tournament- June 22
 
River Heights Chamber St. Paul Saints Night- August 18