River Heights Chamber's Weekly Update

July 18, 2016

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News

Celebrating the Life of Senator Jim Metzen

The River Heights Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the life of Senator Jim Metzen. His impact on the regional business community lives on in his legacy of all the projects he created, touched and saw through to their success. His open door, presence in the community and ability to gather those who could truly make a difference has made our region a great place for business. What a spectacular life to celebrate!

Senator Metzen Annual Meeting Forrest Glewwe Award

Click here to view Photo Slideshow

Click here for article from Pioneer Press on Senator Jim Metzen

Wakota Federal Credit Union named

"
Best Place to Bank"

by Lillie Suburban Newspapers
Reader's Choice 2016

"Thank you to all of our community and credit union members who voted for us! It is such an honor to be named "Best Place to Bank" in our community. We hope to continue to meet and exceed our current and potential members expectations in member service and products."

Treat Your Employees to a Night Out at CHS Field

River Heights Saints Night at CHS Field

Thursday, August 4

5:30 p.m. - Pregame picnic on the lawn

7:05 p.m. - Game time - St. Paul Saints vs. Fargo-Moorhead

CHS Field, St. Paul

Open to the public so invite your friends, family, neighbors and colleagues!

$40/person includes your infield reserved seating ticket, the pre-game picnic on the lawn at 5:30 p.m., and a custom design St. Paul Saints baseball hat!

Contact Maggie for tickets here!

Economic Development News

Why are Fortune 500 Companies Located Here?

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Upcoming Events

**There are no regularly scheduled Chamber meetings or events during the month of July.

CoffeeNet at Gramercy Park Cooperative

Wednesday, August 3

7:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Gramercy Park Cooperative, 5688 Brent Avenue, IGH

Sponsored by:

River Heights Saints Night at CHS Field

Thursday, August 4

5:30 p.m. - Pregame picnic on the lawn

7:05 p.m. - Game time - St. Paul Saints vs. Fargo-Moorhead

CHS Field, St. Paul

All inclusive tickets are $40 and can be picked up at the Chamber office or purchased on the Chamber's website here. Tickets will be sold on a first come basis. Let's Play Ball!

Sponsored by:

Keep it Local for Lunch @ Mississippi Pub

Tuesday, August 9

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Mississippi Pub, 4455 66th Street, IGH

Sponsored by:

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Looking Ahead to Members' Events

B-52 Photography & Graphic Design Contests

There will be both a photography contest and a graphic design contest to commemorate the Sept. 16, 1958 crash of a B52 here in Inver Grove Heights. Entries must be received by August 20th by email here or dropped off at the restaurant. Voting will be held Aug. 24 - Sept. 12, 2016. One vote per person, per day.

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River Heights Chamber Donation Location for "High 5 for Supplies" in Support of Simon Says Give

Our internal drive will run from July 1 - Aug 2 . Please contact Maggie Doody at the Chamber for more information, and for more information about Simon Says Give, visit their website here.

Antonsen Construction Golf Tournament to Raise Money for Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America

Friday, August 19

Mississippi Dunes Golf Club

9:30 a.m. - Registration, 11:00 - Shotgun Start, 10:30 - Ball Drop.

$120 per player (paid in advance) or $130 at the door. Price includes: 18 holes of golf, riding cart, dinner, and

various awards. Show off your golf attire; Prize for best dressed foursome!

There will be a silent auction and banquet dinner after golf in the club house. Banquet and silent auction will take place rain or shine. Golf will be rescheduled if rainout occurs.

To help us properly plan for this event, please pre-register by calling 651-340-1791 or send payment to:

Antonsen Construction, Inc.

411 Marie Ave. Suite B - South St. Paul, MN 55075

Checks payable to Justin Flascher Memorial.

To sponsor or donate an item to the auction, call Antonsen Construction at 651-340-1791.