Weekly Update:
December 17, 2018
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Chamber & Community News
Did You Know...

The Wrap it Up Membership Blitz is Wrapping Up Today!

If you have a referral for the Chamber this week, get them in today for the LAST day of the Membership Blitz! Check out the new members from last week (Dec. 10-14) below and follow the Gift of Day and New Member Announcements on our social media! Contact Colleen with any referrals today!

Introductions of all new members from the Blitz will be announced at the Chamber's Business Card Exchange with Langer Real Estate Services on December 18th!
Upcoming Chamber Events
Chamber Meetings & Events This Week:

Tuesday, December 18:
  • 3:00 p.m. - Ambassador Visit: 20/20 Brand Solutions @ 135 Grand Ave E, South St Paul ~ New Member
  • 4:00 p.m. - Ambassador Visit: The Oasis Massage Center @ 1870 50th Street East, Suite 2, Inver Grove Heights ~ New Member
  • 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. - Holiday Business Card Exchange sponsored by Langer Real Estate @ BLVD Bar & Grille, WSP
  • Wrap it Up Membership Blitz Grand Prize Drawing

Wednesday, December 19:
  • 8:00 a.m. - Business Owners Roundtable @ Chamber Office, IGH

Thursday, December 20:
  • 8:00 a.m. - Chamber Board of Directors @ Chamber Office, IGH
Business Card Exchange Sponsored by Langer Real Estate Services
Join us for this fun, Annual Holiday Business Card Exchange sponsored by Langer Real Estate Services!

Tuesday, December 18
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
BLVD Bar & Grille
433 East Mendota Road, West St. Paul

New member introductions and the Grand Prize Drawing from the Wrap it Up Membership Blitz will be announced at this event. Hope you can join us for a fun evening of networking and holiday cheer!

You're Invited:
River Heights Chamber &
Progress Plus Annual Meeting
January 10, 2019
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Southview Country Club
239 E. Mendota Road, West St. Paul
$50 per person/$350 Reserved Table of 8

Join us for an evening of food, drinks and networking while we honor our leaders of 2018, welcome our new Chairman for 2019 and share accomplishments and goals for the Chamber in the New Year!

The 2018 Forrest Glewwe Visions of Excellence Award and 2019 Business of the Year will be announced and honored during this event, too.
Don't miss it!

Keynote Speaker, Joe Nayquonabe, Jr. CEO, Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures.

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Economic Development News
Hiring Ex-offenders:
Info from Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board
An increasingly hot topic is hiring ex-offenders.
 
Minnesota Public Radio recently ran a report on this topic.  
One of the people interviewed was Lisa Odland, who is a workforce specialist. She recently organized a “hiring event” which featured 18 employers all of whom were open to hiring people with records. 110 job seekers attended! 
 
Resources available which may help employers who are considering hiring ex-offenders.

#1) Minnesota Employers’ Fair Chance Hiring Guide – from Twin Cities Rise. It’s available free to download here.

#2) Information about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and Federal Bonding Program here.

#3) Ban the Box. Information about this bill and what it means for employers is here.
Member News & Events
Welcome to These New River Heights Chamber Members:
Glassing Florist
Bruce and Holly Zschokke
7301 Babcock Trail
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 457-2500
Recruited by Michele Hein of Tandem Printing

Dairy Queen
Michael Selbitschka
6655 Cahill Avenue East
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 455-0339
Recruited by Rob Reitberger of Hometown Meats

Kaposia Club
Adam McMorrow
456 Concord Exchange South
South St. Paul, MN 55075
(651)350-7743
Recruited by Kelton Glewwe of Roadware Incorporated

Keller Williams Integrity Realty
Isaac Contreras
2680 Snelling Avenue North
Roseville, MN 55113
(651) 387-6317
Recruited by Katie Lowe of YMCA West St. Paul

Michael Ferber
8668 Callahan Trail
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 403-1508

The Oasis Massage Center
Jean Helfman
1870 50th Street East, Suite 2
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 455-0225
Recruited by Rob Reitberger of Hometown Meats
A Sweet Treat Exclusively for River Heights Chamber Members - Special Offer from Sassy Pecan!
Valid through Feb 14, 2019
Congratulations to the Ambassador of the Month for November!
Darcy Wetzel
Neighbors, Inc.
222 Grand Avenue West
South St. Paul, MN 55075
(651) 306-2149
Hot Deals & Employment Opportunities!
Employment Opportunity : Manager of Safety Services @ Dakota Electric Association

DEA has an excellent opportunity for a motivated, organized individual seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity maintaining safety compliance and fostering a positive, safe work environment for all employees, member-customers and the public. Our Vision: Everyone Home Healthy Every Day #Safety

DEA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.   Interested individuals should apply online by December 21, 2018 at   www.dakotaelectric.com/careers .
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