THE RIVER HEIGHTS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE

The Business of the Year Award is recognizes the incredible impact a large business has on their local economies and the community.

We are proud to announce that Royal Credit Union in Inver Grove Heights has been awarded this honor for 2025!

Last Chance to Register - Limited Tickets Available!

Don’t Miss the 2025 Annual Business Awards Luncheon

The 2025 Annual Business Awards, Trade Show, and Luncheon is happening on Thursday, September 25 at Southview Country Club. Help us fill the room to celebrate our award winners!

Your $55 ticket includes:

• Access to the Trade Show — explore local businesses, products, and services
• Networking opportunities with Chamber members and community leaders
• Delicious lunch included with your ticket
• Free coffee during the Trade Show, courtesy of Caffeination Station
• Awards Program honoring outstanding businesses and leaders in our community
• Keynote Speaker: Bill Richardson — inspiring insights to energize and motivate
• Door Prize Drawings at the end of the event — must be present to win

Come for the connections, stay for the celebration!

✨Also, Only One Tradeshow Table available!

Gain visibility in front of other chamber members, local business leaders, and other community members. $100 per 8 foot draped table includes 1 luncheon ticket as well.

📅 Reserve your trade show booth today and secure your spot at this high-impact event! Registration Deadline Friday, September 12th.

Attention Members Already Registered: If you have not done so, please provide all guest names and dietary restrictions on your online registration or email info@riverheights.com with this information by Friday, September 12.

For more information about trade show booths and available sponsorships, contact Bob Ruhland at bob@riverheights.com.

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!

3 Weeks Away - Selling Through Chaos with Erik Therwanger

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

📅 Tuesday, September 30, 2025

📍 River Heights Chamber - LL Conference Room

⏰ 8:30 am to 12:00 pm

$75 for RHC Members / $90 for non-members - contact Bob for special volume discount pricing!

🎟️ More details and Registration Here

Tickets on Sale Now!

Join the River Heights Chamber for a festive evening of holiday tradition with an exclusive performance of A Christmas Carol at Open Window Theatre on Tuesday, December 9th.

This private showing 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

🎁 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 Nowhere Entertainment!

A big thank you to Nowhere Entertainment for hosting the September Chamber CoffeeNet! We loved the opportunity to network and enjoyed the fun tour of the haunted house, arcade, and more.

Thank You – Inver Grove Heights Days Business Expo

Bob Ruhland from River Heights Chamber and LIlly MIller from Visit IGH had a great time sharing a booth at the Inver Grove Heights Days Business Expo on Sunday, September 7th. It was a fun (but chilly!) afternoon, and they appreciate everyone who stopped by to say hello. It’s always a pleasure visiting with community members and connecting with local businesses.

IGH Days Parade - River Heights Chamber Board and Members pictured here:

Regina Barr, Keller Williams Select Realty

Esme Miranda, Squeaky Services

Nowhere Entertainment

Join MidCountry Bank For COMMUNITY APPRECIATION DAYS

MidCountry Bank in Inver Grove Heights is excited to host Community Appreciation Days on Friday, September 26. Join them for a special celebration to thank our valued customers, neighbors, and friends!

Time: 11 am to 1 pm

More details here

Monday, Sept. 22, 4–5:30 p.m.

Location: Schaar’s Bluff Gathering Center, 8395 127th St. E., Hastings MN 55033

4–5 p.m. Welcome, State of the County program

5–5:30 p.m. Q&A session

Partnerships are more important now than ever. Join us for the 2025 State of the County, where Dakota County leaders will share an interactive presentation highlighting how the county and local governments, businesses and nonprofit partners are meeting community needs. Event will include a Q&A session on current issues in Dakota County. 

RSVP: Space is limited. Send RSVP to RSVP@co.dakota.mn.us by Wednesday, Sept. 17.

City Council Meetings

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 6 pm

Web Stream at Townsquare.tv

City Council Meetings

Monday September 15, 2025 at 7 pm



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