Serving the Business Community for Over 120 Years | | Weekly Update: October 6, 2026 | | |
Good Morning River Heights on October 30 – Registration Now Open!
📅 Friday, October 30
⏰ 8:00 a.m.
📍 B-52 Burgers & Brew
Join us for Good Morning River Heights featuring updates from local school leaders:
- Dr. Brian Zambreno, South St. Paul Public Schools Superintendent
- Dave Bernhardson, Inver Grove Heights Public Schools Superintendent
- Ben Kusch, Director of TriDistrict CAPS
Learn about district initiatives and the TriDistrict CAPS internship program.
$20 per person (includes breakfast and lunch)
RSVP required.
👉 More event details and registration
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Event Photos Available to Purchase
Nicole Engstrom from Little Mac Design captured some amazing photos from the 2026 Business Awards Luncheon on September 24. If you would like to purchase photos from the event, use the link below, click on the photo you would like and add it to the shopping bag. Prints will be shipped directly to you.
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CD2 Congressional Debate - October 12, 2026
Join fellow Dakota County Chamber members for a Congressional District 2 Candidate Debate and hear directly from the candidates seeking to represent our region in Congress.
This debate will focus on issues important to our communities, businesses and regional economy, giving Chamber members an opportunity to hear where the candidates stand before Election Day.
Chamber members are invited to attend in person at Dakota County Technical College. Attendance is free, but advance registration is required.
🗓 Monday, October 12, 2026
📍 Dakota County Technical College
⏰ Registration Opens: 2:30 p.m.
☕ Light snacks and refreshments available
🎤 Debate: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Important: Doors close promptly at 3:15 p.m. and no late admittance will be allowed.
👉 Click here for event details and RSVP
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Business After Hours at Nowhere Entertainment
Join us on Tuesday, October 13, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at Nowhere Entertainment in Inver Grove Heights for an evening of networking, family fun, and exclusive Chamber-only discounts on mini golf, arcade games, haunted house attractions, food, and beverages.
Bring your family and friends! This event is not open to the public.
RSVP by Monday, October 12.
👉 Click here for full event details and registration
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Join the River Heights Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the the purchase of the building for American Family Insurance - Branson Smith with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony!
Start your morning with coffee, pastries, and networking at the River Heights Chamber office, located at 5782 Blackshire Path. Following refreshments, we'll take a short walk next door to 5790 Blackshire Path to tour the new office and celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting at 9:30 a.m.
More Details and Registration Here
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River Heights Chamber CoffeeNet
When: Tuesday, October 20 at 8:00 am
Location: Gramercy Park Cooperative
5688 Brent Ave., Inver Grove Heights
RSVP Here
Start your day with great coffee, conversation, and connections at the River Heights Chamber CoffeeNet. Join fellow chamber members and community professionals at Gramercy Park Cooperative in Inver Grove Heights for this informal networking event designed to help you build relationships, exchange ideas, and learn more about local businesses. Bring your business cards and grow your network before the workday begins!
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Last Thursday, we had the pleasure of celebrating the ribbon cutting at Chiroway in Eagan and recognizing Ken and all the hard work he’s put into his business!
Ken has now been operating his business for more than 6 months, and he’s proud to call Eagan home while serving the greater Eagan-area community. One thing that really sets Ken apart is his commitment to making chiropractic care accessible — he welcomes walk-ins!
Have questions about chiropractic care?
Wondering if it could be right for you?
Just stop in and see Ken!
We’re excited to see Ken continue to grow his business, build connections, and serve individuals and families throughout the greater Eagan community. Congratulations, Ken, on this exciting milestone!
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On the Road Again — BOOYA!
Chamber President Lilly had a great first On the Road Again experience, and it was the perfect opportunity to get out into the community, connect with people, and celebrate everything South St. Paul has to offer.
Thousands of residents and visitors came out to enjoy a day filled with delicious food, live music, local businesses, vendors, and plenty of community spirit. Even a little rain couldn’t slow things down!
One of the best parts of the day was seeing some of our Chamber members, meeting new businesses, and connecting with community members. We also had the opportunity to share more about our Chamber, what we do, and how we support and connect businesses throughout our communities.
Events like On the Road Again are a great reminder of what happens when local businesses, community organizations, residents, and visitors come together. We were thrilled to be part of the fun and grateful to everyone who stopped by to say hello!
South St. Paul, you brought the BOOYA — and we were happy to be along for the ride! 🎉
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Minnesota's Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) mandate has now been in effect for nine months, and we want to know how it’s impacting your company.
The Minnesota Chamber is seeking your feedback in our second PFML survey this year. If you took the Round I Survey, we hope you’ll take the Round II Survey as we are tracking data over time! We had great participation when the Survey first ran in March and we’d like to build on that in the leadup to the Chamber’s gubernatorial forum in October and legislative session in January, where we expect PFML to be a top topic.
TAKE THE 3-MINUTE SURVEY
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📅 Register Now! County-Wide B2B Expo 📅
Join us on November 12 for the County-Wide B2B Expo, a premier networking and business showcase event bringing together businesses from across the region.
River Heights Chamber members: We have only 2 booth spaces remaining at a special member rate of $150 per booth. Don't miss this opportunity to highlight your business, connect with potential customers, and build valuable relationships.
🔗 More details and registration
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Looking for River Heights Chamber Volunteers to Knock-out Hunger!
The River Heights Chamber is looking for volunteers to form a team for the City of South St. Paul for a meal packing competition on Saturday, November 21 from 9:30 am to 12 noon to support Harvest Pack. Each team consists of 10 people. Sign up here or contact Lilly Miller for more details.
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Now Showing at Open Window Theatre: Doctor Faustus
Open Window Theatre's 13th season is underway with a captivating production of Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus, directed by Artistic Director Jeremy Stanbary. This powerful and influential classic is brought to life with a fresh vision, outstanding performances, and an engaging theatrical experience. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see one of Western literature's most celebrated plays. Performances run through October 25.
For more information and tickets here.
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Congratulations Wipaire! - Coolest Thing Made In Minnesota Finalist
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce started with 64 amazing products and public voting has narrowed it down to our FOUR finalists:
- Teardrop Trailers by Vistabule
- Trackchair by ATZ Manufacturing
- Fire Boss aerial firefighting system by Wipaire
- Bair Hugger Warming System by Solventum
Now you get to decide the winner of the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota contest!
The final round of public voting opened Monday, September 28 and runs until Tuesday, October 6 at 11:00 a.m. Here are the rules for voting:
- One vote per person.
- For this round, you will get to vote for ONE of the top FOUR products.
- Check the Rules & Terms tab on the voting page for more voting tips!
More Details and Voting Here
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State of the County Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the State of the County program on September 29. Attendees heard updates on key county initiatives, economic development, transportation, public services, and issues impacting our business community.
If you were unable to attend or would like to review the information shared, view the presentation slides here Or you can contact Lilly at the chamber office to receive a copy of the slides.
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