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March 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.    

A special thank you to Eric Bader from Allrounder Remodeling for being the River Heights Chamber of Commerce's Handyman of choice. We appreciate all that you do for us!
 
 
Wonderful ambassador visit at Su-Z's Embroidery on 3/5!
 
The River Heights Chamber of Commerce was well represented at the 2015 Business Day NOT at the Capitol
 


In the News...

 

Local legislators have ideas for state surplus

From the NEW ULM JOURNAL: At the State Capitol, local legislators are excited over the news of a projected $1.869 billion budget surplus over the next biennium. Sen. Gary Dahms and Rep. Paul Torkelson hope to see fund used for transportation and nursing homes. Prior to the release of February's budget forecast, Governor Mark Dayton released his transportation plan with a list of over 600 road and bridge improvements. The plan relies heavily on a new gas taxes and increased vehicle registration fees, which is an unpopular option with Minnesota's GOP which thinks the surplus makes extra taxation unnecessary.

 

Read More Here

 

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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.

 

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 the cost is:
Half Booth - 4 ft shared table: $50
Full Booth - 8 ft table: $80
 
The cost to attend the luncheon is $35/person. Register Here!

 

Sponsored by:

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

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

 

Keep it Local for Lunch @ Old World Pizza

Tuesday, March 10th, 2015

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

5660 Bishop Ave, IGH

 

Sponsored by:

 

 

CoffeeNet @ Good Samaritan Society 

Wednesday March 18th, 2015

7:30 - 9:00 a.m. 

1301 50th Street East, IGH

 

Sponsored by:

 

 

Business Card Exchange @ Commemorative Air Force

Wednesday March 25th, 2015

4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 

Fleming Field, Hanger 3, 310 Airport Road, SSP  

 

Sponsored by:

 

 

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 [email protected].

 

 

Mixin' With the Vixen

Saturday, March 21 2015 from 5:00pm-1:00am

Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, 701 Concord St S, SSP

 

 Join the MN Vixen football players for a Silent Auction - Beer Bust - Taco Feed - Barrel of Booze raffle on Saturday March 21st, 5:00pm to 1:00am. Finish off the night with music from our DJ and bar open until 1:00am. Only $15 at the door gets you access to a fun night of Mixin' with the Vixen!!!  See you there!

 

 

Be an Every Day Hero

Join the South St. Paul Mayor's Youth Task Force in the 2015 South St. Paul All Community Food Drive. The goal this year is to raise the City 's zip code or 55,075 pounds of non-perishable food items for Neighbors, Inc. If your company or organization is interested in receiving a food collection barrel or participating in another way, contact Deb Griffith, Community Affairs Liaison at 651-554-3230 or [email protected] and we'll get a food barrel to your location. The South St. Paul Be an Every Day Hero Campaign runs from March 16 -31. For more information, feel free to give Deb Griffith a call. Thank you in advance for helping us achieve this goal!

 

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, March 10th
11:30 a.m. - Keep it Local for Lunch @ Old World Pizza

Thursday, March 12th
8:00 a.m.- Inver Grove Heights Local Issues Meeting @ IGH District Office

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