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Weekly Update: January 7, 2025

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Registration Deadline is January 15th!


For those that have not yet registered, please join us as we reflect on the success of the past year and look forward to the future of our businesses in the River Heights community as we:


  • Network with chamber and community members at the trade show
  • Support our non-profit food pantries at the food drive
  • Pass the gavel to the 2025 Board Chair, Regina Barr
  • Welcome our new 2025 Board Members
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch
  • Be inspired by our keynote speaker, Erik Therwanger 

 

Cost: $55 OR $440 for a reserved table of 8 Includes access to trade show, luncheon and speaker

Registration Deadline is Wednesday, January 15th at 12 noon!


Trade Show Booths - Contact Bob Ruhland to be added to waiting list - We are currently at full capacity!  


Reminder: To those that have registered and sponsors - please provide the names of ALL guests and any dietary restrictions to Chris Gosswiller, chris@riverheights.com by 12 noon on Friday, January 10.


MORE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE

A big thank you to 360 Communities, The Open Door Pantry and Neighbors, Inc. for participating again at the Annual Meeting Food Drive. These non-profit food pantry partners will be available at the Trade Show starting at 10:30 am to accept any food and/or monetary donations. Together we can make in impact in our community!


Most Needed Food Pantry Items

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

Welcome to the River Heights Chamber of Commerce, Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks!

We’re thrilled to extend a warm welcome to our newest member, Tono Pizzeria + Chessesteaks! What a great turn out for their ribbon cutting/grand opening on Saturday, January 4th. So good to see so many community, city and chamber members at this event.


Their addition to our community of businesses is truly exciting. Here’s to a successful partnership and many great achievements ahead! 

Membership Renewal Update!


Thank you for all for all of the early renewals through December 31, 2024. As of the end of last week, we have had 77 members that have renewed their membership!


If you have not done so already, check your email for 2025 Membership Renewals. Contact Bob Ruhland at bob@riverheights.com with any questions.

OTHER CHAMBER NEWS

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks the CHS, Inc. for their generous technology sponsorship.


Thanks to your contribution, we are excited to introduce the Meeting Owl device into our conference room, which will greatly improve the quality and accessibility of our virtual meetings. This will allow us to better connect with members, partners, and guests, regardless of location, and ensure that everyone has a seamless and engaging experience.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Take the Inver Grove Heights Police Department Annual Community Safety Survey and help create a safer IGH!


Everyone who lives, works in or regularly visits IGH is asked to complete the survey. Find a link to the survey below. The survey is open until Feb.17, 2025. Your input helps develop the 2025 policing plan. Thank you for your participation!


Take Survey Here

City and County Updates


City Council Meetings

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6 pm

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6 pm


Web Stream at Townsquare.tv


City Council Meetings

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 7 pm

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 7 pm



Web Stream at Townsquare.tv

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