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Weekly Update: April 7, 2026

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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


More Details & Registration 👉


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

MEETINGS and EVENTS

2026 Chamber Day at the Capitol


Join us for MN Chamber Day at the Capitol on April 15—a great opportunity to connect with state leaders, learn about key business issues, and represent our local business community.


Cost: $85 per Chamber member / $100 per non-member


Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 by 12 noon


If you’re interested in attending, please contact Bob Ruhland for details and registration at bob@riverheights.com.


We hope to see you there!

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.


👉 Register here

🗓 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


CHAMBER NEWS

Thank You for Joining Us!


Thank you to everyone who attended the River Heights Chamber New Board Member Meet & Greet on March 31. It was a pleasure welcoming members and guests for an evening of connection and conversation.


A special thank you to Sovran, Inc. for hosting this great event. We’re excited about the leadership and energy our new board members bring to the Chamber, and we appreciate everyone who came out to support them.

Office Space for Rent at the River Heights Chamber


Looking for a professional workspace so you can finally get to “work”? We have two executive offices available immediately in a prime Inver Grove Heights location near Hwy 52 and Upper 55th Street—making your commute quick and easy.


Interested or Want to Schedule a Tour?

Contact Bob Ruhland at bob@riverheights.com or call 651‑451‑2266.

MEMBER NEWS

Royal Credit Union celebrating “Ready, Set, Save!”


Royal Credit Union (Royal) is celebrating Credit Union Youth Month this April with the theme “Ready, Set, Save!”, encouraging children and families to build strong savings habits and start their financial journeys early. Credit Union Youth Month is a nationwide celebration focused on helping young people develop confidence and skills around money management. Learn More Here.

DARTS Spring Fundraising Breakfast


This annual fundraising breakfast brings together companies and individuals who believe the aging journey matters. We are all aging – join us to enrich that journey for all!


Thursday, April 23, 2026

7:30 - 9:00am

Mendakota Country Club


This event is run at no cost to attendees. Every dollar raised goes directly to our mission to create connections that enrich aging! More details and registration here.

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

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.

Save the Date for Kaposia Days


Join in the fun for Kaposia Days in South St. Paul on June 26–28 for three days of family fun, entertainment, food, and community spirit!



👉 EVENT DETAILS

🎈 PARADE REGISTRATION

IGH Days 2026 registrations have opened!


If you are interested in registering for the Garage Sales, Parade, or Business Expo, check out the links below to register:


IGH Days 2026 Garage Sale Registration


IGH Days 2026 Parade Registration


IGH Days 2026 Business Expo Registration


City and County Updates


City Council Meetings

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6 pm

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6 pm


Web Stream at Townsquare.tv


City Council Meetings

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7 pm



Web Stream at Townsquare.tv

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