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Weekly Update: July 17, 2017
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Did You Know?
MSP Regional Indicators Dashboard 2017:
Over the next few months, we will share highlights from the MSP Regional Indicators Dashboard, which is a set of shared metrics that tracks the region's change on critical economic, environmental and social outcomes. Measuring change in the areas that matter most for continued long-term success will help improve our region's economic competitiveness. 2017 is the third year of this effort.
*MSP Trend:
Reflects change between most current data available and the last prior data available. All data reflects the 16-county metro statistical area (MSA) unless otherwise indicated.
*Peer Rank: 1=BEST, 12=Worst
The 11-peer regions were selected based on deomographic and economic characteristics, location, evidence of competition with MSP for business or talent and positive economic trajectory.
*Peer Trend: (Arrow) Denotes change in MSP performance relative to previous year's peer ranking
Economy:
- Percent of jobs related to foreign direct investment: 3.9%
MSP Trend: Better; Peer Rank: 8 <-->
- Value of Exports: $19.6B
MSP Trend: Worse; Peer Rank: 6 <-->
- Employment Gap White-Of Color (Aged 16-64 yrs): 10.0 percentage points
MSP Trend: Better; Peer Rank: 10 ^
- Percent of Females Aged 16-64 yrs Working: 76.3%
MSP Trend: Same; Peer Rank: 1 <-->
Job Quality:
- Percent of Jobs that are Family Sustaining: 67.8%
MSP Trend: Worse; Peer Rank: 4 <-->
- Yearly Percent Change in Jobs: 2.0%
MSP Trend: Better; Peer Rank 10 <-->
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Visioning Session Open House for South St. Paul Businesses
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We Want to Hear from You!
Open House
Tuesday, July 18
7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
South St. Paul City Hall, 125 3rd Ave. N., SSP
Your input will help guide the community direction for the next 25 years!
Click on the flyer for more details
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Chamber Meetings & Events This Week:
*Please note there are no regularly scheduled Chamber meetings/events during the month of July. We wish you a happy summer!
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Economic Development News - Progress Plus
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Have a Need for an Intern in Fall 2017 or Spring 2018?
Career Ready Internship Grant Available
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Does your organization seek an intern in Accounting, Business, Information Technology, Education, Human Services or Paralegal roles?
Inver Hills Community College in partnership with the Great Lakes Corporation and Affiliates is able to provide subsidized internships for Inver Hills students during Fall 2017 or Spring 2018. Students would be paid $13/hr.-$17/hr. based on internship role. Wages would be paid from our grant. Internships are a great way to try out a future employee, create brand awareness amongst community college students and gain new insights from a fresh pair of eyes. Interns can support work related to the above areas, work on projects, gain exposure to your industry and share your organization with others.
Organizations simply need to provide:
- Work responsibilities related to the above areas
- Onsite supervision and training
- Basic documentation on the internship
Once you have identified an internship need, to get started you would simply need to provide us with a position description of your internship by July 21st. Internships for fall start August 21 and run through December 8th.
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CoffeeNet at Woodlyn Heights
Wednesday, August 2
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Woodlyn
Heights Healthcare Center
2060 Upper 55th St. East, IGH
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Join us for complimentary coffee and refreshments at this early morning networking event! Bring your business cards and start your day off right! This is a free networking opportunity open to all members and prospects. Complimentary coffee and refreshments will be provided.
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Keep it Local for Lunch at Outback
Tuesday, August 8
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Outback Steakhouse
5723 Bishop Ave.
, IGH
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Join the Chamber on the second Tuesday of each month to support a local restaurant and keep it local for lunch! Feel free to bring your staff, spouse, colleagues, friends, clients, or just join our fellow Chamber staff for lunch!
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The Government Affair
September-December
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This four-part educational series is perfect for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of civic affairs. Whether your experience with government is limited to voting for elected officials or you lobby your representatives on a weekly basis, this program will walk you through a comprehensive, non-partisan, grassroots experience at the local, state and federal level. This program will challenge participants to stretch their knowledge on all levels of government while learning from and networking with other business people and influential leaders.
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Get Free Event Reminders
Join the River Heights Chamber VIP Text Club!
Text RHChamber to 20673 to receive upcoming event reminders from the River Heights Chamber of Commerce!
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Welcome New Chamber Member
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Edward Jones
Erin Byriel - Financial Advisor
2902 Upper 55th Street
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 457-0136 (work)
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Help Simon Says Give fill 10,000 Backpacks with
High Five For Supplies
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High Five for Supplies is an annual school supply drive with a goal to provide as many kids as possible with the tools they need for back-to-school readiness. Their goal at Simon Says Give is to support 10,000 children each year!
If you have school supplies you'd like to donate, please drop them off at the River Heights Chamber by July 31st!
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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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