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Weekly Update: January 20, 2026

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What’s Happening This Thursday at the 2026 Annual Meeting, Tradeshow & Luncheon!


📅 2026 Annual Meeting, Tradeshow & Luncheon

📍 Mendakota Country Club

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


Tradeshow Opens at 10:30 AM

  • Featuring 17 Chamber businesses (see below for businesses included)
  • Includes Caffeination Station with complimentary coffee for attendees sponsored by Key Community Bank

🏈 Early Tradeshow Drawing

  • Arrive by 11:00 AM for your chance to win a signed MN Vikings helmet from T.J. Hockenson

🛒 Community Food Drive

  • Bring food, pantry staples, and personal care items to support:
  • 360 Communities
  • Neighbors Inc.
  • The Open Door Pantry

Tradeshow Wrap-Up at 11:50 AM

  • We’ll transition into lunch service and the program


🎉 Celebrate Chamber Leadership

  • Honoring outgoing and incoming Board members
  • Recognizing standout contributors with Ambassador Awards
    

🎤 Featured Speaker: Kelly Jahner-Byrne

  • Enjoy an inspiring and energizing presentation you won’t want to miss
    

🎁 Early Membership Renewal Prizes

  • Special giveaways for those who renewed early!
    

🙏 A Big Thank You to All Event Sponsors

  • Your support makes this event possible!


MEETINGS and EVENTS

Please note - This was previously listed as CoffeeNet but has been changed to Let's Do Lunch.


Cuppa More Pages is now serving lunch!


Enjoy a delicious selection of sandwiches, the soup of the day, and more. Join us to try their lunch menu offerings!

South St. Paul Local Issues Meeting Location Change


For the month's of February and March of 2026 this meeting will be held at Kaposia Library in South St. Paul, 131 7th Ave N, South Saint Paul, MN 55075.


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

Thank You to Fully Promoted MN!


A big thank you to Fully Promoted MN for hosting our Chamber CoffeeNet on February 13 in Mendota Heights. We appreciate your warm hospitality, the great conversation, and the opportunity for members to connect and engage. Thanks for supporting our Chamber community!

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

Rihm Family Companies Announces Fourth Generation Leadership Transition


Rihm Family Companies, the second oldest continuously operating family-owned Kenworth dealership in the world, today announced the transition of JB Rihm into the role of President & CEO. Kari Rihm will continue her active leadership role as Chairman & Dealer Principle. The transition follows a long-established family plan that began 15 years ago when Kari assumed the President & CEO role.


Read full press release here.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Let's Tackle Hunger Together!


Neighbors, Inc. is excited to announce our Super Bagging Event on Super Bowl Weekend, and we’d love your help spreading the word!


We’re looking for volunteers to join us for a 2-hour shift at Cub Foods in West St. Paul or Inver Grove Heights.


Volunteers will bag groceries for tips and help raise awareness for Neighbors, Inc. It’s a fun way to engage with the community and support our mission to tackle hunger together!

Visit here for more details and link to sign up!


Shifts:

Saturday, February 7th | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM OR

Sunday, February 8th | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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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