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Weekly Update: July 15, 2025

Sponsored in-part by: 

Join the River Heights Chamber for one of our premier events of the year—celebrating business excellence, showcasing local organizations, and connecting with community and business leaders.


🎉 Awards Presented:

🏆 Business of the Year

🏆 Small Business of the Year

🏆 Forrest Glewwe Service Excellence Award

🏆 Rising Star Award


🗣️ Featured Speaker: Bill Robertson – sharing insights on leadership, perseverance, and success.


🎪 Trade Show Booths, Sponsorships, and Event Registration are now available!

Promote your business, connect with professionals, and be a part of an inspiring afternoon.


👉 Reserve your spot today!

MEETINGS and EVENTS

The River Heights Chamber is heading to Vikings Training Camp — and you’re invited!


Join us for a VIP Experience at the Minnesota Vikings Training Camp. Enjoy premium access, networking, and behind-the-scenes fun with other area Chamber members and business leaders.


When: Monday, August 11 - 12:00 to 5:00 PM

Where: TCO Performance Center, Eagan MN

Tickets: $85 for RHC members / $95 for non-members


🎟 Space is limited — register today! Registration deadline is Thursday, July 24th


Sponsorship Opportunities Available:

⭐ $500 and $1000 levels

Promote your business while supporting this exclusive event.

📞 For sponsorship details, contact Bob Ruhland


Let’s SKOL together for a day of football, fun, and business connections!

Please RSVP for Free Chamber Events

(ex. CoffeeNet, Let's Do Lunch, Business After Hours, Leadership 360 and Lunch & Learn)


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!

Save the Date - Upcoming Events

River Heights Chamber Night at the St. Paul Saints – August 20 - Join us for a fun night of baseball, networking, and community spirit at CHS Field on Wednesday, August 20!


Originally scheduled for April, this event has been rescheduled, and all tickets previously purchased have been transferred to the new date.


🎟️ Still need tickets? There's still time to join us—limited tickets are available!


Don’t miss this summer favorite with the Saints and your Chamber community!

CHAMBER NEWS

Thank You for Celebrating with Us!


The River Heights Chamber was proud to celebrate the ribbon cutting at Neighbors Inc. for the opening of their new thrift store in South St. Paul.


A heartfelt thank you to all the Chamber members, the City of South St. Paul, Mayor Jimmy Francis, and the many community members who joined us to make this event a great success. Your support helps our community thrive!

2025 River Heights Chamber Board Member Planning Meeting Update


A big thank you to our Chamber Board members who took time out of their busy schedules to attend the recent Board Planning Meeting in person. We appreciate your commitment and thoughtful input — it was a great discussion and an important step in shaping the Chamber’s future!



MEMBER NEWS

KEY COMMUNITY BANK partners with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines to award $10,000.00 to Soldier’s 6 through the Member Impact Fund 


This matching grant program resulted in FHLB Des Moines awarding $20 million in funding to support affordable housing and community development in Minnesota. 


We are honored to have partnered with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines to present a Member Impact Fund grant to Soldier’s 6! This is truly a lifesaving organization that we are so blessed to work with. This grant will help their mission of providing service dogs to military, police, fire fighters, and other first responders. Congratulations and thank you for all you do!


Learn more HERE.

Inver Hills Expansion Supports Tomorrow’s Workforce


Inver Hills Community College is excited to share that the $22 million, state-funded renovation of the Business & Technology Center is nearing completion. This revitalized 31,800-square-foot space will feature 15 modern, tech-enabled classrooms for programs like IT, paralegal, business, and engineering, to better serve and prepare students to be the talented professionals your business and our community needs.


President Michael Berndt said it best:


“This project not only updates aging infrastructure, but it also supports today’s and tomorrow’s students with learning spaces that are designed for how students learn now. The investment in this facility is truly an investment in student success.”


They be celebrating this exciting milestone in September, and would love to see some River Heights Chamber members and businesses to be part of it! If you or your company are interested in learning more, contact Amy Countryman at amy.countryman@inverhills.edu.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Apply Now to Experience the IGH Fire Department Citizen Academy this Fall!


If you live or work in Inver Grove Heights, you are invited to join the IGH FD for an exciting, one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience real fire department training. 


Learn More HERE

Night to Unite in IGH is Coming Soon!


Residents in IGH are invited to host Night to Unite parties on Tuesday, August 5th in driveways, yards, and parks, and can request a visit from IGH PD, IGH FD, or IGH Parks and Recreation staff when they register with the City.


Register your party by July 30 HERE.


Download a party planning checklist and invitation materials HERE.


Questions? Email: ighn2u@ighmn.gov


Night to Unite is a lot of fun and a great way to get to know your neighbors.

City and County Updates


City Council Meetings

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6 pm


Web Stream at Townsquare.tv


City Council Meetings

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 7 pm



Web Stream at Townsquare.tv

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