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Weekly Update: November 5, 2024
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Board of Directors

Nominations Key Dates!


Saturday, November 9th - Board Nominations Due

Week of November 11th - Board Nominations Announced

Thursday, December 19th - Vote on New Board Members at December Board Meeting


All business members interested in serving are encouraged to apply! Contact Bob Ruhland for more details at bob@riverheights.com.

Less than 3 months to the 2025 Annual Meeting!


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

Sponsorships opportunities now available! Contact Bob Ruhland at bob@riverheights.com to secure your sponsorship.


MEETINGS and EVENTS

Join other members from our county partner chambers as we enjoy an evening of food, fun and connections with businesses throughout Dakota County!


When: Wednesday, November 6th

Time: 4:30 to 6:30 PM

Location: Valleywood Golf & Events, Apple Valley MN

Cost: Free to attend, RSVP encouraged HERE


B2B EXPO: Exhibitor tables available! 

FOOD & DRINK: Enjoy complimentary appetizers and a cash bar.

DOOR PRIZES: Sponsors and exhibitors will be hosting prize drawings.
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

A huge THANK YOU to Gramercy Park Cooperative for hosting CoffeeNet on Tuesday, October 29th. Thank you to all of the chamber and community members that were able to attend. Let's keep the connections brewing!

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.

Rihm Family Companies Empowers Women with Inspiring “Elevate – Rising Together” Event


Rihm Family Companies hosted its inaugural women’s empowerment event, Elevate – Rising Together, bringing together women leaders, dynamic speakers, and interactive workshops to inspire personal and professional growth. 


More Details Here

The event left attendees energized, equipped with invaluable insights, and ready to achieve new heights.

ROYAL CREDIT UNION KICKS OFF GIVING NEVER MELTS AWAY ANNUAL TOY DRIVE ON NOVEMBER 1


Royal Credit Union and The Salvation Army have partnered again to present Giving Never Melts Away, Royal’s annual toy drive. New and unwrapped toys for children of all ages are being accepted at all Royal Credit Union locations during regular business hours from November 1- 30. Monetary donations are also accepted in the offices and online at rcu.org/ToyDrive.


More Details Here
COMMUNITY NEWS

TriDistrict CAPS Internship Program Informational Meeting


Interested in supporting our local schools? Looking to increase your organization's bandwidth? Hoping to influence the next generation of local business leaders?  


Consider hosting a student intern! Through the TriDistrict CAPS program, your organization can support all these efforts, and more! TriDistrict CAPS Student Associates are motivated and engaged juniors and seniors from South St. Paul, Simley, and Two Rivers High Schools. Our programs in Business & Entrepreneurship, Computer Science/IT, Healthcare, and Transportation & Skilled Trades are looking for partners to help our students grow professionally while supporting the missions of your organizations.  

 

Want to learn more? Join us, along with Dakota County Regional Chamber and River Heights Chamber Presidents, for an information session on this innovative approach to career exploration and workforce development.  REGISTER HERE to attend this virtual meeting on Thursday, November 14th from Noon-1pm. Once registered, you'll receive a meeting invitation and Zoom link.  Contact Ben Kusch at bkusch@tridistrictce.org for more details.


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

Tuesday, November 12th

Monday, November 25th

6:00pm


Web Stream at Townsquare.tv


City Council Meetings

Monday, November 18th

7pm


Web Stream at Townsquare.tv
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