Weekly Update:
October 22, 2018
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Voters Guide Week 4:
2018 Minnesota House Seats 52A, 52B and 54A Candidates
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Over the next few weeks, the River Heights Chamber of Commerce will be sharing Candidate Voter Guides for you to get to the know the specific candidates running for offices in the River Heights region. Please take a few minutes to learn more and see what the candidates have to say.
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Keep MN #1 in Voter Turnout
A Message from Jessie Diggins:
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Last Chance! Advertise Your Business in the Chamber's Community Map!
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Dear Member,
E&M Consulting is wrapping up the publication of our River Heights Chamber of Commerce Area Map. In the next few weeks, they will be contacting all of the members with advertising opportunities. If you have any interest in advertising this year, please contact a sales associate at E&M or sign up online
here.
They are very professional and produce a high quality publication. Don't hesitate to call if you have any questions. As always, your support of the River Heights Chamber of Commerce is greatly appreciated!
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River Heights Chamber Board of Directors Slate of Candidates
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The River Heights Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors approved the following slate of candidates at the Board meeting on October 18, 2018.
The Nominating Committee met and are suggesting the following names on the 2018 Board of Director’s slate of candidates. The nominees for a three-year term will be put out to the membership for ratification. The one-year appointments are at the discretion of the incoming Chairman of the Board.
Recommendations: Term serving 2019 Term
- Adam Bengtson (Endorse Communications) 3 year 1 year
- Jon Erickson (Ultimate Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning) 3 year 1 year
- Kelton Glewwe (Roadware Incorporated) 3 year 1 year
- Kevin Kraus (Remax Realty) 1 year 3 year
- Bill Smith (Waterous) 1 year 3 Year
- Jake Hamlin (CHS) 3 year 1 year
- Greg Dennis (Key Community Bank) 3 year 1 year
- Brian Emerson (Point North Communications) 3 year 1 year
- Andy Lucking (LWM, LLC) 1 year 3 year
- Dr. Gina Rivas (Healthfirst Chiropractic) 1 year 3 year
- Steve Snelling (Snelling Law Office) 1 year 3 year
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Domestic Violence Awareness
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. The River Heights Chamber of Commerce encourages businesses to share this informational flyer about domestic violence in order to educate both employers and employees about this devastating issue and resources available to address it.
Click here to learn about behaviors to watch for - Domestic Violence does NOT discriminate. Please contact the National
Domestic Violence Hotline for immediate support, 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
or the
National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800.656.HOPE (4673).
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Ambassador Visits with Prospective Members in
South St. Paul
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Cobra Transportation Services
Colleen Scott, President
Jennifer Derickson, Manager
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Midwest Fabrics
Tammy Taschner, Owner
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Century Construction Co., Inc.
Mark Jaster, VP and COO
Colby Peterson, Project Manager
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Save the Date for January 10, 2019: River Heights Chamber Annual Meeting
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Chamber Meetings & Events This Week:
Tuesday, October 23:
- 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Food for Thought Speed Networking @ Evolve, WSP
- 4:00 p.m. - Progress Plus Board of Directors @ Chamber Office
Wednesday, October 24:
- 7:30 a.m. - South St. Paul Local Issues @ Central Square Community Center, SSP
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Food for Thought: Speed Networking - Open to All Businesses!
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Tuesday, October 23
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Evolve Workplace
260 Wentworth Ave E.,
West St Paul
$25 members/$35 non-members
Join us for our first “Speed Networking” luncheon with presenter, Kelly Jahner-Byrne who will start the session by offering tips you can use in any setting to help you
“Leverage Your Connections.”
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Chambers' County-wide Business Expo & After Hours is the Place to Be!
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Thursday, November 1
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
LaGrand Conference at GrandStay Hotel
7083 153rd St. W., Apple Valley
The event includes a cash bar, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and exhibits by members from the participating chambers.
Deadline extended - only a few spots left!
Exhibit:
- 6ft table is $150, which includes table skirting and electricity.
- Free-standing display space is also $150 and includes electricity.
- ½ 6ft (3 ft.) table is $90, which includes table skirting and electricity.
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CoffeeNet at Inver Hills Community College
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Wednesday, October 31, 2018
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Inver Hills Community College
2500 East 80th Street
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
Start your Halloween off with a treat! Join us for coffee and refreshments to network with your fellow Chamber colleagues, and don't forget you can bring a friend and your business cards!
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Join the River Heights Chamber VIP Text Club!
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Get Free River Heights Chamber
Text Message Reminders
Text
RHChamber to
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Economic Development News
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Chairman Dietrich attended the MN Chamber of Commerce Fall State Policy tour at Specialty Manufacturing in White Bear Lake on October 16. Chamber's Lobbyist Bentley Graves reiterated statewide business concerns of high cost healthcare and worker shortages.
The Fall Tour shapes policy priorities for the 2019 legislative session which includes efforts to attract additional business investment in the state of Minnesota.
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Good Samaritan Society of IGH Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
The Good Samaritan Society of Inver Grove Heights is hosting its Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser. Tickets are $8 per meal. Take out is also available beginning at 4pm. There is a mac and cheese for the non spaghetti fans and a gluten free option.
Read more
members.riverheights.com
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Ambassador of the Month for September
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Bruce Bairaktaris
Quality Auto Care Center
100 S. Concord Exchange
South St. Paul
(651) 457-6255
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Hot Deals & Job Postings!
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