River Heights Chamber Board Nominations Update

We’re excited to announce that six Chamber members have accepted nominations for the 2026 River Heights Chamber Board of Directors:

• Amy Sousa – Eagan City Lifestyle Magazine
• Branson Smith – American Family Insurance
• Diego Pleitz – Minnesota Vikings
• Josh Sargent – Royal Credit Union
• Mike Lavin – DARTS
• Amy Countryman – Inver Hills Community College

Final voting for open 2026 board positions will take place at the December 18 Board Meeting.

We are still accepting names for consideration—please please email the Nominating Committee Chair CJ Rugh at rughc@vikings.nfl.net OR Bob Ruhland, Chamber President, at Bob@riverheights.com if you’d like to be included!

Thank you to these outstanding leaders for their commitment to serving our Chamber and community.

4 Weeks to Curtain! Grab Your Early Bird Tickets Now!

Where: Open Window Theatre, 5300 South Robert Trail, Inver Grove Heights, MN

When: Tuesday, December 9th - 6:30 pm Social Hour - 7:30 pm performance

🎟️ Tickets are $50 each

• $10 from every ticket sold back to River Heights Chamber
• Includes Food and Beverages prior to the performance
• $250 - Early Bird Special - Buy 5 tickets, Get 1 Free! 
  A $50 savings - use discount code "A Christmas Carol Special" at checkout - Discount available through November 17!

🎁 Sponsorships available at $500 and $1000 levels.

Come enjoy this classic tale of redemption, beautifully staged in an intimate setting—while supporting River Heights Chamber!

Contact Bob Ruhland for more details about tickets and sponsorships at bob@riverheights.com.

South St. Paul Local Issues Meetings – November & December Update

Please note: The South St. Paul Local Issues meetings will not be held in November or December due to the upcoming holidays.

We look forward to resuming in 2026 and appreciate your continued engagement!

Knock Out Hunger Border Battle


Join us on Saturday, November 29, from 10 AM–12 PM at Two Rivers High School in West St. Paul for a fun and impactful meal-packing competition between teams from the City of West St. Paul and City of South St. Paul!

The River Heights Chamber will be part of the South St. Paul team, and we’re inviting you to join us! Each team has 11 members—so gather your co-workers, friends, family, and neighbors to give back and help fight hunger in our community. Contact Bob Ruhland at bob@riverheights.com for more details.

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!

River Heights Chamber Ambassadors

Are Coming to You in 2026!

Our Ambassadors are excited to visit chamber businesses throughout the year—and we’d love to stop by yours!

This is a great way to:

✅ Showcase your business

✅ Build connections

✅ Strengthen community ties

Ready to schedule a visit? Contact Lilly Miller today to set up your Ambassador visit!

Let’s make 2026 a year of strong business connections!

The River Heights Chamber of Commerce is honored to serve as a drop-off site for the Neighbors Inc. Holiday Food Drive. Your donations of non-perishable food and non-food items help provide warm meals, essential care items and support to families in need this holiday season.

Together, we can make the holidays brighter and show our neighbors that they are not alone. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. 

River Heights Chamber Office Location:

5782 Blackshire Path

Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

Phone: (651) 451-2266 - Call Bob Ruhland for office hours before dropping off donations.

Donate to Neighbors HERE

Give the Max - Neighbors Donations HERE

Thank You to Pet Fresh Dog Wash!

A big thank you to Pet Fresh Dog Wash in South St. Paul for hosting the River Heights Chamber CoffeeNet on Tuesday, November 4! We appreciate your hospitality and the opportunity to connect with fellow Chamber members.

Thank You for Joining Us at County-Wide After Hours!

A big thank you to everyone who attended and hosted tables at the 2025 County-Wide After Hours event at the Wyndham in Burnsville on November 5!

It was a fantastic evening of networking, great food, appetizers, and prizes. Your participation made this event a success, and we appreciate your support in bringing our business community together.

Save the Date -Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Join us in welcoming our newest members, True North Medical and Living Waters Health and Mental Wellness, to the River Heights Chamber community!

📅 Date: Friday, December 12

⏰ Time: 8:00 AM (Ribbon Cutting at 8:20 AM)

📍 Location: River Heights Chamber Offices

Address: 5782 Blackshire Path, Inver Grove Heights, MN

RSVP Here

Enjoy coffee and pastries while networking with Chamber members, local businesses, and community leaders. This is a great opportunity to celebrate growth and connect with others in the area.

City Council Meetings

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 6 pm

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City Council Meetings

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7 pm



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