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Weekly Update: January 13, 2026

Sponsored in-part by: 

Last Chance to Register for

the 2026 Annual Meeting!

Deadline to register is Wednesday, January 14th at 12 noon CT


📅 2026 Annual Meeting, Tradeshow & Luncheon

📍 Mendakota Country Club

🗓 January 22, 2026 - 10:30 am to 1:30 pm


Why attend?


✅ Explore featured businesses at the Tradeshow - Arrive by 11 am for a chance to win a prize drawing!

✅ Celebrate our outgoing and incoming Board members and Ambassador Awards

✅ Enjoy an inspiring presentation from Kelly Jahner-Byrne

Support our community with a Food Drive!


Event Details:

  • Tradeshow Table: $100 (includes 1 luncheon ticket)
    Very limited spaces remain - Contact Bob Ruhland to secure your spot today!-
    bob@riverheights.com
  • Luncheon: $55 per person or $440 for a table of 8
  • Sponsorship Opportunities: Starting at $250 and up to $1500


MEETINGS and EVENTS

Please RSVP for Free Chamber Events

(ex. CoffeeNet, Let's Do Lunch, Business After Hours, Leadership 360 and Lunch & Learn)


To ensure that the sponsoring businesses can adequately prepare and provide the best experience for all attendees, we kindly request your RSVP on the Chamber Events page of the River Heights Chamber website. Click on the "Register" button and select "RSVP for Free Event."


Your prompt response will greatly assist the sponsoring businesses in finalizing arrangements, including food and beverages for these upcoming events. Thank you!

CHAMBER NEWS

Bring Donations to the 2026 Annual Meeting


We’re partnering with Neighbors, Inc., The Open Door Pantry, and 360 Communities to help stock their shelves. These organizations will have tables at the tradeshow and will be collecting non-perishable food, pantry staples, personal care items and monetary donations.



Bring your donations and make a difference!

MEMBER NEWS

COMMUNITY NEWS

Join The Open Door at our 13th Annual Super Bagging Event!


The Open Door Pantry is partnering with 8 Cub Foods Stores across Eagan, Lakeville, Apple Valley, & Burnsville to bag groceries for tips on Big Game Weekend - February 7th & 8th 2026!


Grab your team (family, friends, colleagues, church groups, sports, and school groups, ALL are welcome!) and let's raise awareness and funds as we tackle hunger in Dakota County! 

Visit here for more details and link to sign up!

City and County Updates


City Council Meetings

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6 pm

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6 pm

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6 pm


Web Stream at Townsquare.tv


City Council Meetings

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7 pm

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7 pm

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7 pm



Web Stream at Townsquare.tv

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