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Weekly Update: November 19, 2024
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Why come to the 2025 Annual Meeting?


  • Network with chamber and other community members
  • Learn more about local businesses at the Trade Show
  • Recognize and welcome new board members
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch
  • Listen to an inspirational speaker


When: Thursday, January 23, 2025

Time: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

Where: Mendakota Country Club, Mendota Heights, MN

Cost: $55 per person or $440 for table of 8

$100 for 6 foot draped Trade Show table - Space is limited!


Sponsorships opportunities now available! Contact Bob Ruhland at bob@riverheights.com to secure your sponsorship.
MORE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE

Membership Renewal Time is Here!


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.
MEETINGS and EVENTS

South St. Paul Local Issues Meetings Update


Due to the upcoming holiday season, the November and December South St. Paul Local Issues Meetings will not be held on Wednesday, November 27th and Wednesday, December 25. The next meeting will be Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Thank you for your understanding.

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

Board of Directors

Nominations Update!


We are pleased to announce that Jon Smale from Heartland Credit Union and Traci Leffner from Sovran, Inc. have been nominated for the 2025 River Heights Chamber Board of Directors.


The vote for these nominations will take place at the Thursday, December 19th Board of Directors Meeting.


Contact Bob Ruhland with any questions at bob@riverheights.com.

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.

What an energizing CoffeeNet Networking event! Huge thanks to River Heights Vineyard Church for hosting this gathering, and to all our attendees for making it a resounding success! 

Rihm Family Companies Named a 2024 Top Company for Women to Work for & Top Woman-Owned Business for the 7th Year in a Row


Rihm Family Companies is pleased to be named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation, and a Top Woman-Owned Business by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT). This is the seventh year in a row that Rihm has received these two honors.


Read full article HERE.

OTHER CHAMBER NEWS

Looking for Volunteers to Knock-out Hunger with Harvest Pack!


The River Heights Chamber is looking for 9 volunteers for a meal packing competition to support Harvest Pack. Gather you friends, neighbors and family and give back this November!


When: Saturday, November 30th

Time: 10 am to approximately 12 noon

Location: Evolve Workspace, 260 Wentworth Ave, West St. Paul, MN


RSVP here.


For more information contact Bob Ruhland! bob@riverheights.com.

Save the Date! The Minnesota Chamber’s highest-profile event of the year to kick-off the 2025 legislative session brings together business and legislative leaders from throughout Minnesota.


Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Time: 4:00 to 8:30 pm

Location: St. Paul RiverCentre, St. Paul, MN

Cost: $235 per person


Registration and more details HERE.


Contact Bob Ruhland at bob@riverheights.com for more details.

COMMUNITY NEWS

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.


Donate this November! City of IGH Annual Food Drive


Starting Nov. 1, the City is holding its annual non-perishable food drive to benefit Neighbors, Inc.

  • When: Nov. 1 through Nov. 30
  • Where: Bring non-perishable donations to the Veterans Memorial Community Center, and drop them off inside Door A

More Details Here
City and County Updates


City Council Meetings

Monday, November 25th

Monday, December 9th

6:00pm


Web Stream at Townsquare.tv


City Council Meetings

Monday, December 2nd

Monday, December 16th

7pm


Web Stream at Townsquare.tv
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