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Weekly Update: December 3, 2024

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Why have a Trade Show booth at the 2025 Annual Meeting?


Having a trade show booth at a Chamber of Commerce event offers several key benefits for businesses looking to expand their reach and connect with potential customers and partners. Here are a few reasons why it can be valuable:


• Networking Opportunities

• Increased Brand Visibility

• Lead Generation

• Demonstrate Product or Services

• Building Chamber and Community Relationships


For a $100 investment, having a trade show booth at the 2025 Annual Meeting, Trade Show and Luncheon event allows you to expand your network, enhance brand recognition, engage with potential customers, and ultimately grow your business within the local community.


$100 for 6 foot draped Trade Show table (One luncheon ticket also included) - Space is limited! Reserve your space now!

MORE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE

Sponsorships opportunities available! Contact Bob Ruhland at bob@riverheights.com to secure your sponsorship.

Membership Renewal Update!


Check your email and mail box for 2025 Membership Renewals. There is an incentive for early renewals by Monday, December 16th! Contact Bob Ruhland at bob@riverheigts.com with any questions.


A BIG Thank You to the following members that renewed their memberships last week!

MEETINGS and EVENTS
Please RSVP for Free Chamber Events
(ex. CoffeeNet, Let's Do Lunch, Business After Hours and Leadership 360)

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!
MEMBER NEWS

We are happy to introduce our newest member, Hearing Life! Let's give them a warm welcome and support them as a part of our community.

2025 Membership Directory Update


River Heights Chamber has contracted with APG of East Central Minnesota to create our membership directory. A representative from APG will be calling members about directory advertising opportunities. If you have any questions, contact Bob Ruhland at bob@riverheights.com.

A huge THANK YOU to chamber members, family and friends of DARTS, Heartland Credit Union, Limitless Chiropractic and MY Credit Union for participating in the Knock Out Hunger Border Battle on Saturday, November 30th. We are thankful and grateful for these awesome volunteers for taking time out on a holiday weekend to give back and pack meals for those in need.

OTHER CHAMBER NEWS

Young Professionals Holiday Party December 12th


Join in for this multi-chamber event at the annual St. Paul Area Chamber Young Professionals Holiday Party at Camp Bar & Cabaret in downtown St. Paul. This will be a fun and casual event to get in the holiday spirit and meet our 2025 Young Professionals Committee. We will be playing Drag Bingo hosted by Sasha Cassadine with the chance to win amazing prizes from our member organizations! Make sure to wear your favorite ugly holiday sweater if you would like to compete in our Ugly Holiday Sweater competition. More details and registration here.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Kick-off your holiday season with a special performance of this holiday classic at the beautiful Saint Paul Hotel. The cast of It’s A Wonderful Life will transport you to Bedford Falls as you watch the story as if it were a radio broadcast from the 1940s. Bring your friends and family for a memorable night!


Proceeds from this event will benefit the programs and services at Neighbors, Inc.


December 11, 2024

6:00pm – Social Hour and Registration

7:00pm – Performance


Tickets are $45 each with the option of purchasing a table (seats 8) for $350. Discounted tickets available for those who are active or alumni volunteers with Neighbors.


Register HERE.

Holiday in the Heights Holiday Lights Competition!


Visit Inver Grove Heights is taking over the 2024 House Lights Competition! This year, judging will be done online. Here’s how to participate:


1. Add your house to the Proxi Map—include a photo, address, and description if you’d like.

2. Voting runs from November 15 – December 30.

3. Share the map to encourage friends and family to vote! The map also includes holiday events, shopping, and cozy lodging options for those visiting Inver Grove Heights.


Get all the details HERE.


City and County Updates


City Council Meetings

Monday, December 9th

6:00pm


Web Stream at Townsquare.tv


City Council Meetings

Monday, December 16th

7pm


Web Stream at Townsquare.tv

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