Weekly Update:
September 10, 2018
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River Heights Chamber of Commerce – Driving South Metro Business Success
Tell Us Your Questions for the Candidates!
Our Partner, Town Square Television, will be producing candidate forums the next two weeks (September 13th and 17th) so the community can get to know the candidates for City Council, Mayor, County Commissioner and MN House of Representatives.

Want to have your voice heard? Please complete the survey by September 10th , and the Chamber will organize your responses. 

If your question is not asked on air, it will be provided to all the candidates following the show.
Ambassador Visits & Call for Ambassadors
Thank you to these businesses for visiting with the Chamber Ambassadors on Sept. 6th!

Want to be an Ambassador?
Join the River Heights Chamber Ambassadors: network, be a part of the welcoming-arm of the Chamber and meet great businesses in our communities!
Contact Ambassador Chair Amanda Kissner at amanda@wakotafcu.org .
New Member
Twin Cities Drum Collective
Lane Pederson & Kelly Cook
234 Concord Exchange S., South St. Paul
(651) 455-4040
Royal Pet
Upcoming Chamber Events
Chamber Meetings & Events This Week:

Wednesday, September 12
  • 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. - CoffeeNet @ Good Samaritan Society - Inver Grove Heights
  • 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Leaders in Local Government Awards Luncheon @ DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul East

Thursday, September 13
CoffeeNet
Wednesday, September 12
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Good Samaritan Society - Inver Grove Heights

Join us for complimentary morning coffee and refreshments provided by your host as you network with your fellow Chamber member businesses!
Leaders in Local Government Awards Luncheon
Wednesday, September 13
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul East
2201 Burns Avenue, St. Paul

Join us, September 12, as we partner with the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce and other East Metro Chamber partners to host the annual Leaders in Local Government Awards Luncheon, formerly known as the Political Leadership Luncheon. The event is held to honor four organizations in the east metro and Mayor Mary Guiliani Stephens as the Elected Official of Note who exemplify and demonstrate innovation, excellence, and success in local government.
Candidate Forums
Thursday, September 13, 7:00 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

Monday, September 17, 7:00 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

The River Heights Chamber of Commerce encourages individuals in the business community to be actively involved in the political process.

The River Heights Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with Town Square Television to broadcast the following Candidate Forums. Watch the events LIVE on Town Square Television's Community Channel 14, online at  www.townsquare.tv , or on Facebook LIVE. There will be no live audience.
Food For Thought
On the Menu...
ADA Access for Business

Thursday, September 20
11:30 Lunch and Program*
*Due to the length of the presentation, we will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m. and enjoy our lunch during the conversation.
Evolve Workplace
260 Wentworth Ave E., West St Paul

Join us on September 20 to hear "Improving Business Access by Removing Barriers" by David Fenley, ADA/Access Coordinator. Learn how to be compliant and get the resources to help you navigate the complex system of ADA compliance.
Talent Symposium 2018 - Register with the Promo Code for Member Rate
The River Heights Chamber of Commerce is a partner of this premier event, Talent Symposium 2018, on  Wednesday, September 19, 2018 and members are invited and encouraged to attend! Members can access the member rate when registering by using the following promo code “ talent2018”!
Clay Shoot Registration & Raffle Tickets for Sale!
Thursday, September 27, 2018
12:00 p.m. - Registration - grab lunch from the food truck before the event.
12:30 p.m. - Safety Lesson
1:00 p.m. - Shotgun Start
4:00 p.m. - Appetizers, cash bar, awards and raffle drawings!
South St. Paul Rod & Gun Club, SSP

*Register individually or as a team
*No experience necessary
*Raffle tickets on sale now
*Games, prizes, appetizers and lots of networking opportunities
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MN Supplier Match | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

MN Supplier Match creates value for Minnesota businesses who want the advantages of sourcing from local suppliers: accessibility, short lead-times, shared networks, and trusted quality. It creates value for suppliers looking for new business...

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Member News & Events
Ambassador of the Month for August
Heidi Satre
Neighbors, Inc.
222 Grand Avenue West
South St. Paul
(651) 306-2154

And New Ambassador Vice Chair!
Ribbon Cutting & Open House @ The Clothes Closet, Neighbors, Inc
Tuesday, September 11
4:00 p.m. - Ribbon Cutting 
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Open House (Store will be open for shopping) 
Neighbors, Inc., South St. Paul

Neighbors, Inc. is pleased to announce the grand reopening of its thrift store, the Neighbors Clothes Closet. After a brief closure to refresh the store, the Neighbors Clothes Closet is reopening to the public on September 4th and will have an Open House Celebration on September 11th.

Hot Deals & Job Postings!
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