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Weekly Update: May 22, 2017
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Did You Know?
Budget negotiations: ‘slow, steady progress’; provision Mark Dayton called ‘vouchers’ gone
From Pioneer Press:
Minnesota lawmakers are dragging themselves toward their Monday finish line, making what Lt. Gov. Tina Smith called “slow, steady progress” on completing a two-year $46 billion state budget.
To get it done, Democrats will have to let go of some of their demands for more spending and Republicans will need to abandon some of the policy changes they wanted.
On Sunday, both sides gave up some centerpieces of their agendas in pursuit of a final deal.
Read more here
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Time to Get Hooked on the River Heights Chamber
WEEK 4: Final Days! Need a Fresh Lure?
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Membership Special of the Week (May 22-31):
New Chamber members signing up during the final days of the Membership Opener receive
25% off their first year of membership!
Cast your net! Please send your business contact leads to our Membership Guide, Maggie Doody, here or simply send them to the online application!
Special Prize of the Week for Members: Every week, members who have either referred a new member or recruited a new member will get in a drawing for a special prize that week. Click here to see prizes and winners
- This week's Prize of the Week: A case of your favorite summer brew!
Grand Prize: 2-hour Happy Hour for up to 8 people including drinks and appetizers. Some exclusions apply.
Contact Your Guide to Membership, Maggie Doody, here!
Visit www.riverheights.com/membershipopener for all the details & see what you can win!
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Thanks to Neighbors, Inc and Heidi Satre for sharing their space with the Chamber Ambassadors! Learn ways to help support Neighbors here:
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Thank you Pete Truhlar of H2C Heating, Cooling and Plumbing for meeting with the River Heights Chamber Ambassadors! Check out their business at http://www.myh2c.com
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Business Card Exchange with Snelling Law Office
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Thanks to our gracious hosts, Sue and Steve Snelling, for sponsoring and hosting the River Heights Chamber's May Business Card Exchange at their beautiful home!
Check out more photos from the event here!
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The South Metro Living Magazine is Back
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The South Metro Living Magazine is distributed to 4,000 businesses and individuals throughout the year and is available in electronic form on our website. It serves as both our Chamber Member Directory and a Community Resource Guide. As a Chamber Member, you have the exclusive opportunity to promote your business in this magazine.
The Benefits to Advertising:
1. High Readership from your Target Market. This magazine is unique, as it not only allows you to market your business to other Chamber Members, but also to our communities at large. You are receiving a much larger audience reach than a standard Chamber Membership Directory.
2. Cost Effective Marketing Tool. With full-color ads starting at $295, for one year of exposure, this is an affordable option to add to your marketing mix.
3. Support of the Chamber. The Chamber is able to use a portion of the revenue generated towards benefits and programs. In addition, this magazine demonstrates the robust community organizations involved in our Chamber.
The past few years, we have partnered with one of our members, ECM Publishers, to produce the South Metro Living magazine. Someone from their staff will be contacting you in the coming weeks to discuss the advertising options available. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the River Heights Chamber office. Thank you for making our annual magazine possible!
Click here for rates and specs!
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Chamber Meetings & Events This Week:
Tuesday, May 23:
- 8:00 a.m. - Progress Plus Board of Directors @ Chamber Office
Wednesday, May 24:
- 7:30 a.m. - South St. Paul Local Issues @ Central Square Community Center, SSP
Thursday, May 25:
- 9:30 a.m. - IGH CVB Board of Directors @ Chamber Office
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Economic Development News - Progress Plus
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What's in Your Business' Future?
South St. Paul Future, Inc. is a private lending organization offering competitive fixed asset financing to qualified firms whose operations are based within the City of South St. Paul or relocating to the city.
SSP FUTURE PROVIDES FINANCING FOR:
- New Equipment
- Business Expansion
- Startup Costs
- Acquisitions
Visit www.riverheights.com/sspfuture for an online application or contact the River Heights Chamber or Progress Plus Economic Development Foundation for more details at 651.451.2266.
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Chamber 101
Tuesday, June 6
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Chamber Office
Get the most out of your membership!
· Meet our staff and other members
· Discover all the opportunities available to you
· Network and socialize with other businesses
Great learning opportunity for:
· Any member interested in getting more from their Chamber membership
· New members
· New staff or new business representatives of Chamber members
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Business Card Exchange on the Magnolia Blossom
Wednesday, June 7
5:00 p.m. - Social Hour & Boarding at Dock
6:00 p.m. - Boat Departs Marina
8:00 p.m. - Boat Returns to Marina
Magnolia Blossom Cruises,
Watergate Marina,
2500 Crosby Farm Rd.,
St Paul
Antonsen Construction
is again offering an evening on the Mississippi River aboard the Magnolia Blossom River Boat! Don't miss this fun networking opportunity on the river with your fellow River Heights Chamber members. Light appetizers will be served along with a cash bar. Make sure you register and reserve your spot now.
You must register in advance here for this Business Card Exchange by May 26th or email Maggie here.
Sponsored by: Antonsen Construction
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Keep it Local for Lunch at Hometown Meats
Tuesday, June 13
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join us for a Grab & Go Keep it Local for Lunch this month! Feel free to bring your staff, spouse, colleagues, friends or clients to Hometown Meats in Inver Grove Heights, where they will be offering their tasty deli meat sandwiches for lunch.
Make sure to mention you are from the River Heights Chamber to receive a $1 off your sandwich.
See menu
here.
Sponsored by: Hometown Meats
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River Heights Chamber Golf Classic
Monday, June 26
Southview Country Club, West St. Paul
Timing:
10 a.m. - Registration & Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar
11 a.m. - Shotgun Start
4:00 p.m. - Happy Hour
4:30 p.m. - Buffet Dinner
5:00 p.m. - Awards
Thanks to our task force members, tournament planning is in full-swing with contacting sponsors, auction donors and more! If you'd like to sponsor the tournament, donate a product/service to the auction or volunteer your time and talents to this event, please contact Jennifer here!
Download the Sponsorship Form and Sign Up here
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Get Free Event Reminders
Join the River Heights Chamber Text Club!
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Text RHChamber to 20673 to receive upcoming event reminders from the River Heights Chamber of Commerce.
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Ribbon Cutting for South St. Paul LOOP Bus Service - Operated by DARTS
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Wednesday, May 24
8:30 a.m. -
Immediately following South St. Paul Local Issues
Central Square Community Center,
100 7th Avenue. N, South St. Paul
In response to the growing need to have affordable and convenient bus options for the city’s residents, DARTS worked with partners to design and launch a LOOP circulating bus service in South St. Paul. The South St. Paul LOOP service begins operation on May 24, 2017, running Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Member Benefits, Hot Deals & Job Postings
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Passport to a Healthy Mind & Body!
From Destination: Massage
At Destination: Massage, our mission is to support your healthy lifestyles by offering custom massages at affordable prices. When you buy 2 or more massages; you qualify for great savings. 60 - minutes @ $40/massage and 90- minutes @ $60/massage.
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