Serving the Business Community for Over 120 Years | | Weekly Update: September 15, 2026 | | |
Recognizing Success, Building Connections,
and Growing Business
When: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
Location: Southview Country Club
Thank you to all our sponsors, awards winners and those that have registered to attend the 2026 Annual Business Awards, Trade Show, and Luncheon on Thursday, September 24 at Southview Country Club. We have over 100 guests attending this event!
Just a few of the highlights for the day include:
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Trade Show — explore local businesses, products, and services
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·Networking opportunities with Chamber members and community leaders
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Delicious lunch included with your ticket
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Free coffee during the Trade Show, courtesy of Caffeination Station
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Awards Program honoring outstanding businesses and leaders in our community
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Keynote Speaker: Patrick Klinger — inspiring insights to energize and motivate
Come for the connections, stay for the celebration!
✨Thank you to our Tradeshow Participants!
Caffeination Station
Chiroway of Eagan
DARTS
Deerwood Bank
Dehncke Insurance
NOVATION Credit Union (formerly Heartland Credit Union)
Ideal Credit Union
MY Credit Union
Regina Barr, Keller Williams Select Realty
Sovran, Inc.
Stockyards Tavern & Chophouse
Town Square Television
Attention Members Already Registered: If you have not done so, please provide all guest names and dietary restrictions on your online registration or email info@riverheights.com with this information by Wednesday, September 16.
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Date and Time: Tuesday Sep 29, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
RSVP Requested by September 18th
Location: Viking Lakes, 2645 Vikings Circle, Eagan, MN 55121
Join local partners, residents and the business community as Dakota County Board Chair Laurie Halverson and county officials discuss leading in challenging times, the state of Dakota County and the 2027 budget.
More details and Registration Here
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Welcome ChiroWay to Eagan!
Join the River Heights Chamber as we celebrate the grand opening of ChiroWay Eagan!
Come meet the team, connect with local business leaders, and help us welcome ChiroWay to the community.
🕞 3:30 PM - Refreshments & Networking
✂️ 4:00–4:30 PM - Ribbon Cutting & Welcome Remarks
Bring your business cards and community spirit as we celebrate this exciting milestone!
We look forward to seeing you there! RSVP HERE
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Welcome, Krech Exteriors!
Please join us in welcoming Krech Exteriors as the newest member of the River Heights Chamber of Commerce! We are excited to have them as part of our growing business community and look forward to supporting their continued success. Be sure to give Krech Exteriors a warm welcome and learn more about the services they provide. We're glad to have you on board!
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📅 Save the Date! 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
Reserve your booth early, as spaces are limited and expected to fill quickly!
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Thinking of Making a Move This Fall?
Whether you're buying your first home, searching for more space, downsizing, or ready for a fresh start, Regina Barr of Keller Williams Select Realty is here to help guide you every step of the way.
With local market knowledge, personalized service, and a commitment to helping clients achieve their real estate goals, Regina makes the buying and selling process smooth and successful.
📧 Email: ReginaBarr@kw.com
📞 Call: 651-295-4368
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Thank you to A&W Inver Grove Heights for hosting us last week! We loved learning more about this family-owned and operated local favorite. Plus, we always love some lunchtime networking!
A&W is always finding ways to support the community—from their Summer Family Classic Cruise Nights on Thursdays, to helping a local high school teach students how to fill out a resume using theirs as an example, to adopting the highway right next to their restaurant!
And, of course, you can’t visit A&W without talking about the food! Be sure to try their new chicken sandwich, paired with an in-house-made root beer float.
Thanks again, A&W, for a great Let’s Do Lunch!
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Cheers to Two Rivers Acupuncture, Yoga & Sound Healing!
We had a wonderful time celebrating Two Rivers’ Ribbon Cutting and grand opening in Inver Grove Heights! ✂️
From acupuncture and yoga to sound healing, Two Rivers offers a variety of ways to support health, wellness, and relaxation.
Be sure to check out their website, book a class, or connect with one of their acupuncture specialists and discover what they have to offer!
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Another great IGH Days is in the books! 🎉
This week was filled with fun activities, great conversations, and plenty of opportunities to connect with our community. A big shoutout to all of our members who participated and helped make this year’s IGH Days so special!
And a quick story from this year’s festivities…
While I was making the rounds, stopping by booths, saying hello, and grabbing photos of our members, a big gust of wind decided to take on my tent!
A huge thank you to Regina for keeping an eye on things, but when that gust hit, everything went flying. What happened next was the best part—businesses and community members around me immediately jumped in to help put my booth back together.
It was such a heartwarming reminder of why we do what we do: to give back to the community that supports us, help others when they need it, and remember that when we all do a little, it can make a big difference. ❤️
Also, I learned an important lesson this year: a box of visitor guides is NOT enough to hold down a tent.
Thank you, IGH, for another great IGH Days! We’re lucky to be part of such an incredible community.
| | Not pictured: our friends at the South St. Paul Sportsmen’s Club. Unfortunately, the tent situation resulted in me getting a call to come back. | | |
Visit Inver Grove Heights is looking for a part-time Digital Marketing & Content Creator contractor!
Visit Inver Grove Heights is seeking a creative, organized, and community-minded contractor to help showcase Inver Grove Heights as a destination for visitors. This role will create engaging social media and digital content, promote local businesses and attractions, and keep the Visit IGH events calendar current.
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CD2 Congressional Debate - September 30, 2026
Hear directly from the candidates at the upcoming CD2 Congressional Debate hosted at Dakota County Technical College on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
🗓 Wednesday, September 30, 2026
📍 Dakota County Technical College
⏰ Registration Opens: 9:00 a.m.
☕ Light snacks and refreshments available
🎤 Debate: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Important: Doors close promptly at 9:45 a.m. and no late admittance will be allowed.
This is a great opportunity to hear candidates discuss the issues that matter most to our region before Election Day. Limited seats and you must pre-register to attend.
👉 Click here for event details and RSVP
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