Weekly Update: November 20, 2017
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Chamber & Community News
Did You Know?
Chamber Deadlines Coming Soon!
  • Reservations for the Big Game Gala are due by November 27th! Join us for this spectacular evening of fun and celebration with the Minnesota Vikings!

  • Applications are due by November 29th for the 2018 Business of the Year & Forrest Glewwe Visions of Excellence Awards - Click below to apply or email here to nominate a business for Business of the Year!
Slate of Candidates for Chamber Board of Directors
The following slate of candidates was approved at the November 16th River Heights Chamber Board of Directors meeting for election from the general membership.

3-year term candidates:
  • Joe Gullerud (Bester Brothers Transfer & Storage)
  • Bruce Bairaktaris (Quality Auto Care Center)
  • Michele Hein (Tandem Printing)
  • Ann Bailey (Darts)
 
Officer Recommendations:
  • Chair: Brenda Dietrich
  • Past Chair: Jon Erickson
  • Chair Elect 2018: Jake Sedlacek
  • Director: Adam Bengtson
  • Treasurer: Mary Matheson

Also joining the Board for a one-year appointment from Brenda Dietrich, 2018 Incoming Board Chair, are:
 
  • Kevin Kraus (Remax Results)
  • Bill Smith (Waterous)
  • Jake Hamlin (CHS)
  • Jake Sedlacek (Xcel Energy)
  • Dan Cresco (TCO)
Attention Businesses! $10,000 Business Grant Available
The County is currently offering almost any business in Dakota County up to $10,000 plus technical assistance and training to employees, for companies to increase recycling, renovate their dumpster enclosures, purchase new bins, or begin collecting organics for composting.

Click here for more details on how to apply for funding and more!
Thanks to our Host South St. Paul Rod & Gun Club!
Thanks to everyone who made it out to the Keep it Local for Lunch at South St. Paul Rod & Gun Club - it was a fun group with delicious food!

Click here to see more photos from the event!
Upcoming Chamber Events
Chamber Meetings & Events This Week:

Tuesday, November 21
  • 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. - The Government Affair @ Allina Health Hastings Clinic, 1880 N. Frontage Road, Hastings, MN 55033
  • 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Ambassador Business Visit at ECSI Systems Integrators - Larry Lorbiecki/Jerry Hein @ 7900 Chicago Ave. South, Bloomington

Wednesday, November 22
  • 7:30 a.m. - South St. Paul Local Issues @ Central Square Community Center, SSP

Thursday, November 23 & Friday, November 24
  • Thanksgiving - Chamber offices closed for holiday
Register Now - Big Game Gala, December 5th

You're invited to the Big Game Gala presented by the Minnesota Vikings! Everyone won't be able to attend Super Bowl LII, but everyone can participate in the celebration of the Big Game Gala - register early!

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Economic Development News - Progress Plus
Vikings Facility Traffic Study

The recommendations of the Regional Roadway System Visioning Study identify how the transportation system will need to change to handle the growth currently planned in Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, and surrounding communities.

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www.co.dakota.mn.us
Member News & Events
Holiday Sale at Dakota Medical Solutions
Friday, November 24
Holiday Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
6555 Cahill Ave., Suite 103, IGH

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October Ambassador of the Month:

Brenda Dietrich
Hardline Concrete & Masonry Inc.
7421 Bester Ave, Inver Grove Heights
(651) 387-2867
brenda@hardlinemn.com
http://hardlinemn.com

Check out the  Ambassadors here
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Black Friday Loan Sale
Whether you’re looking to finance or refinance a vehicle, consolidate debt or cover holiday spending, Wakota Federal Credit Union has your back with low rates and affordable terms.
Apply between 11/20 – 11/27/2017 to qualify!

Rates starting as low as 0.99% APR* on New or Used Vehicles, Boats, Snowmobiles, and RV’s! Rates starting as low as 5.99% APR* on Unsecured Loans that can be used as Personal Loans or for Debt Consolidation!