Final Call for Board Nominations

River Heights Chamber will have six open Board of Directors positions for 2026! Elections are being held during our December Board meeting on Thursday December 18th.

If anyone has an individual whom you would like to nominate, please email the Nominating Committee Chair CJ Rugh at rughc@vikings.nfl.net OR Bob Ruhland, Chamber President, at Bob@riverheights.com.

Nomination deadline is Friday, November 7th.  

Early Bird Special Extended until Nov. 17th!

Join the River Heights Chamber for a festive evening with an exclusive performance of A Christmas Carol.

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

This is open to Chamber members, their friends, family, and co-workers—a perfect way to celebrate the season together.

🎟️ 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.

Thank you to the following River Heights Chamber members and community members that will be represented at this event on Wednesday, November 5:

• Dakota County Business Recycling Program
• Living Waters Health & Mental Wellness
• ManePoint Exteriors
• Regina Barr, Realtor - Keller Williams Select Realty
• Royal Credit Union
• True North Medical Care

Location: Wyndham Minneapolis South/Burnsville

14201 Nicollet Ave

Burnsville, MN

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

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

We’re thrilled by the response — 34 members are already registered to attend with only 6 spots left!

Space is filling fast, so don’t wait — reserve your spot today and be part of this fun networking opportunity in a beautiful setting.

👉 More details and registration HERE.

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 15 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!

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

Welcome Our New Member – Inver Grove Ford!

The River Heights Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Inver Grove Ford as our newest member! We look forward to partnering with them as they continue to serve our community with excellence and drive local success.

More Details and Donate Here

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