Serving the Business Community for Over 120 Years

Weekly Update: July 29, 2025

Sponsored in-part by: 

Be part of the River Heights Chamber's Signature Event!


The 2025 Annual Business Awards, Trade Show, and Luncheon is happening on Thursday, September 25 at Southview Country Club — and we want your business in the spotlight!


Sponsorship Opportunities and Tradeshow Tables are now available!


Gain visibility in front of other chamber members, local business leaders, and other community members. $100 per 6 foot draped table includes 1 luncheon ticket as well.


📅 Reserve your sponsorship or booth today and secure your spot at this high-impact event!


For more information, contact Bob Ruhland at bob@riverheights.com.

MEETINGS and EVENTS

Registration Deadline is Thursday, July 31st. Maximum capacity for this tour is 30. Register now to secure your spot!

Registration is now closed for the MN Vikings VIP Training Camp Experience on Monday, August 11 at TCO Performance Center in Eagan.


River Heights Chamber will have 38 attendees participating in this exclusive multi-chamber event! For those registered, watch for an email a few days prior to the event from Ticket Master with your e-tickets and parking tickets.


A big thank you to our event sponsors for making this opportunity possible:

⭐ 3S Design

⭐ MY Credit Union

⭐ Wipaire, Inc.


We can’t wait to experience this exciting day together with food, drinks, networking, and up-close action with the Minnesota Vikings!

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!

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

Selling Through Chaos with Erik Therwanger


Join the River Heights Chamber for an energizing and high-impact learning event with nationally recognized speaker Erik Therwanger, as he presents:


🎯 Selling Through Chaos


In today’s ever-changing business climate, sales professionals and teams need fresh strategies to break through the noise and drive results. Erik will share powerful, real-world sales tactics designed for this new era of uncertainty and opportunity.


💥 Whether you're in sales, leadership, or customer service—this session is packed with tangible takeaways that you and your team can implement immediately.


👥 This is also a phenomenal team event, so bring your coworkers and colleagues!


Don't miss this chance to gain new tools, shift your mindset, and elevate your performance.

📅 Tuesday, September 30, 2025

📍 River Heights Chamber - LL Conference Room

⏰ 8:30 am to 12:00 pm

🎟️ More details and Registration Here

CHAMBER NEWS

Offices for Lease at the River Heights Chamber


Looking for office space? The River Heights Chamber has two offices available for lease—perfect for small businesses or remote professionals!


✔️ Includes utilities, shared common space, and use of conference room. Both office on main level.


🏢 Office 1: 168 sq. ft. – $800/month

🏢 Office 2: 96 sq. ft. – $450/month


📞 Contact Bob Ruhland for more details.


MEMBER NEWS

Thank You for Celebrating Avalon’s Grand Opening!


Thank you to all the River Heights Chamber members, City of Inver Grove Heights officials, Mayor Brenda Dietrich and community members who joined us for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at Avalon Apartments and Townhomes on July 23rd.


We are thrilled to welcome Avalon to the area and appreciate everyone who came out to celebrate this exciting addition to our community!

COMMUNITY NEWS

The City is Currently Accepting Nominations for the IGH Bridge Builder Award


Do you know of an IGH resident who has made an exceptional difference in or contribution to the community? You can nominate them for the new IGH Bridge Builder Award!


Learn More Here.

City and County Updates


City Council Meetings

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 6 pm

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6 pm


Web Stream at Townsquare.tv


City Council Meetings

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 7 pm

Monday August 18, 2025 at 7 pm



Web Stream at Townsquare.tv

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