Time is running out to register for the Annual Business Awards, Trade Show & Luncheon on September 24

Join fellow business and community leaders for networking, lunch, Keynote Speaker Patrick Klinger, and the live announcement of our 2026 award winners.

Rising Star Award Finalists 

• Andrew Hoffman - Neighbors Inc. 
• Ashley Bowes - Town Square Television 
• Michelle Kniess - Mosaic Family Law & Mediation 
• Amy Countryman - Inver Hills Community College 
  

Forrest Glewwe Vision of Excellence Award Finalists 

• Ann Bailey - DARTS 
• Dan Reece - Waterous 
• Tony Scales - City of Inver Grove Heights 
• Kerry Rihm - Rihm Kenworth 
  

Small Business of the Year Finalists 

• Cuppa More Pages Coffeehouse & Book Exchange 
• Limitless Chiropractic 
• Nowhere Entertainment 
• Mi Familia Child Care Center 
  

Large Business of the Year Finalists 

• Sovran Inc. 
• Waterous Company 
• Rihm Kenworth 
• Inver Grove Ford 
  

Congratulations to all of our finalists! Their dedication, leadership, innovation, and commitment to excellence help strengthen our business community and make it a great place to live and work. 

Who will take home the awards? Join us on September 24 to find out!

Recognizing Success, Building Connections,

and Growing Business

Join business leaders, professionals, and community partners for an inspiring day of recognition, networking, and opportunity at the 2026 Annual Business Awards, Trade Show & Luncheon. Celebrate outstanding achievements, connect with fellow businesses, and showcase your organization to a highly engaged audience.

Registrations and sponsorship opportunities are only available until this Friday, September 11. Don't miss your chance to be part of this premier business event. Secure your spot today!

When: Thursday, September 24, 2026

Time: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

Location: Southview Country Club

Cost: $55 per person - access to Trade Show, Luncheon and Program

Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available from $1000 to $250. Showcase your business while networking with other chamber and community members. To secure your sponsorship contact Bob Ruhland at bob@riverheights.com.

Let's Do Lunch at A&W!

Join us for Let's Do Lunch at A&W on September 9! Connect with fellow Chamber members, enjoy a great lunch, and build new business relationships in a relaxed setting.

As a special bonus, a limited quantity of A&W mugs will be given away, each including a coupon for a FREE Root Beer Float on your next visit. Be sure to arrive early for your chance to receive one!

RSVP today

We look forward to seeing you there!

📅 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 4 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!

DARTS Fall Cleanup Volunteers

Make a difference this fall in the life of an older neighbor! Collect a group and help clean the yard of an older homeowner to prepare for winter. Partner with your organization, your family, friends, or any group. With your help, local seniors can have pride in their yards! This program runs approximately end of October until the snow flies (usually end of November).

Sign Up Here

Congratulations to Key Community Bank on being recognized as one of the Minneapolis Business Journal’s Top Places to Work!

This honor celebrates the people and culture behind the organization. Key Community Bank’s employees bring passion, dedication, and a strong commitment to serving customers and strengthening the communities they call home.

The recognition also reflects the bank’s focus on fostering a workplace built on trust, collaboration, and excellence—values that contribute to both employee success and meaningful community impact.

Congratulations to the entire Key Community Bank team on this well-deserved recognition!

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Northview Family Aquatic Center

September 9 | 5:00 p.m.

635 18th Ave N, South St. Paul, MN 55075

The City of South St. Paul is celebrating the start of construction on the Northview Family Aquatic Center, a new outdoor recreation destination that will take the place of the longtime Northview Pool, which has served the community for more than seven decades.

Designed with residents of all ages and abilities in mind, the new aquatic center will offer an updated, accessible space for swimming, recreation, and community connection.

The project represents an investment in the future of South St. Paul while honoring the important role Northview Pool has played in the community for generations. Construction is supported by $4.125 million in state bonding funds.

Inver Grove Heights Days 2026

Inver Grove Heights Days is coming September 9-13! Join the community celebration by attending events through out the week.

Be sure to stop by the Business Expo on say hello to the River Heights Chamber of Commerce booth!

Date and Time: Tuesday Sep 29, 2026

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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

City Council Meetings

Monday, Sept 14, 2026 at 6 pm

Monday, Sept 28, 2026 at 6 pm

Web Stream at Townsquare.tv

City Council Meetings

Tuesday, Sept 8, 2026 at 7 pm

Monday, Sept 21, 2026 at 7 pm



Web Stream at Townsquare.tv

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