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Weekly Update: April 21, 2026

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Coffee & Community at Good Morning River Heights


Join the River Heights Chamber for Good Morning River Heights, a morning of networking, breakfast, and conversation with regional leaders. This event will feature Inver Grove Heights Mayor Brenda Dietrich and South St. Paul Mayor Jimmy Francis as they share insights and engage with our business and community members.


Friday, April 24

Check-in: 7:45 AM | Program: 8:00–9:00 AM

Location: B52 Burgers & Brew, Inver Grove Heights, MN


Cost: $20 per person

Includes breakfast and program.


🗓 Registration deadline: Thursday, April 23 at 12 noon


🌟 Sponsorship Opportunities

The Chamber is seeking sponsors for the Good Morning River Heights 2026 Series, which will include four events featuring local community and business leaders.


⭐ Series Sponsor – $750

  • Includes two tickets to each event in the 2026 series.


👉 Contact Bob Ruhland for more sponsorship details - bob@riverheights.com


Hit the Links & Save – Golf Classic Early Bird Special


Join us for a fun and competitive day on the course at the 2026 Golf Classic, hosted at the beautiful Mendakota Country Club. Enjoy 18 holes of golf, on-course games, contests, and prizes, plus great networking with fellow River Heights Chamber members and guests.


Members: $195 per person

Non-Members: $210 per person

Team of 4: $780


Early Bird Pricing (through 5/1/26):


$10 off per member OR $40 off per team of 4


Sponsorship Opportunities

A variety of sponsorship levels are available, ranging from the $2500 Elite Sponsor to the $300 Supporting Sponsor. Promote your business while supporting a signature Chamber event.


Tentative Schedule

10:00 AM – Registration opens

12:00 PM – Shotgun start

4:30 PM – 19th Hole Reception


We can’t wait to see you on the green! 🌤️⛳

MEETINGS and EVENTS

CHAMBER NEWS

Thanks for Joining Us for Let’s Do Lunch!


Thank you to everyone who joined us for Let’s Do Lunch at Mallards Restaurant & Lounge in Inver Grove Heights on May 14. It was great sharing a meal, conversation, and connections with you.


We appreciate you taking the time to join us and look forward to continuing the conversation at a future event soon.

Ambassadors Regina Barr, Shary Miranda and Branson Smith, had a fantastic visit to The Yards and Backyards Apartments in South St. Paul, a standout development that blends modern living with the city’s historic stockyard roots. The experience began with a warm (but windy!) welcome at the iconic bull mascot out front—a nod to the area’s heritage and a fun, memorable photo moment! 


Inside, the building impressed with its upscale design and thoughtfully curated amenities. Highlights included the stunning rooftop deck with fire pits, grills, and sweeping views—an ideal space for residents to relax or entertain. The creative maker’s space (craft room) also stood out, offering a unique, hands-on area for hobbies and community connection. 


Additional features like the sky lounge, fitness centers, golf simulator, and inviting common areas showcased a lifestyle-focused approach to apartment living with something for everyone. Plus, these apartments are pet-friendly and include a pet spa and grooming room!  


The Yards and Backyards Apartments truly deliver a vibrant, amenity-rich environment making this a great place to call home. 

Office Space for Rent at the River Heights Chamber


Looking for a professional workspace so you can finally get to “work”? We currently have a corner office space available immediately. The size is 14 x 12 feet and is $800 per month.


Interested or Want to Schedule a Tour?

Contact Lilly Miller at lilly@riverheights.com or call 651‑451‑2266.

MEMBER NEWS

Join the Sovran team for a lunch and learn


Thursday, April 30, 2026

11:30 to 1:00 pm

Sovran Inc - Mendota Heights

Cost: Free - RSVP for an accurate count for complimentary lunch


The Sovran, Inc. device management experts, along with our friends at T-Mobile, will teach you how to track your fleet, manage mobile devices, and make sure your team has the access they need wherever they are! The discussion will cover your questions about Mobile Device Management (MDM), fleet tracking, remote network access, and more! More details and registration here

Royal Credit Union Shred Event - Inver Grove Heights Office


7055 Cahill Ave.

Thursday, April 30 to Saturday, May 2

During Lobby Hours (Thurs/Fri 9 am to 5 pm; Sat 9 am to 12 noon)


Do you have old documents you no longer need? Shred Days are an opportunity for Members and the general public to properly dispose of their personal documents and files for free. Royal partners with document management and destruction companies to safely dispose of documents. More details here.

Sporting Clay Shoot to Benefit the Women’s Life Care Center Fatherhood Program


Saturday, May 2 at the South St. Paul Rod and Gun Club


Register now for a fun and meaningful day on the range—all to support the Women’s Life Care Center Fatherhood Program, helping equip dads with the tools they need to lead, support, and thrive.


Cost: $130 per shooter - Student Discount Available

(includes 50 targets, 2 boxes of ammo and lunch) 


More details and registration here.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Apply Now to be a City Advisory Commissioner


The City of Inver Grove Heights is actively seeking Inver Grove Heights residents who wish to apply for the Planning, Parks and Recreation and Environmental Advisory Commissions. As a Commissioner, you will:

• Play a part in future planning and development of IGH

• Help advise the City Council

• Take an active role in serving your community.


Apply by May 4. More details here.

City and County Updates


City Council Meetings

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6 pm

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6 pm


Web Stream at Townsquare.tv


City Council Meetings

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 7 pm



Web Stream at Townsquare.tv

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