Weekly Update: July 16, 2018
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Chamber & Community News
Did You Know...
Stephen King is Retiring
Join the City for an Open House Retirement Party
After 15 years with the City of South St. Paul and over 35 years in Public Sector Administration, Steve King is retiring.

Open House Retirement Party
Thursday, July 26
2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
South St. Paul City Hall, Council Chambers


The City of South St. Paul is excited to welcome and introduce the new City Administrator, Joel Hanson, who started June 25th. Joel formerly served as the City Administrator for the City of Little Canada and previously served as the City Administrator of Rush City Hospital and City of Rush City. He and his staff enabled Little Canada to move forward in areas such as redevelopment, infrastructure upgrades, community engagement, financial well-being and staff development. Please help us in welcoming Joel to the City of South St. Paul!
Upcoming Chamber Events
Chamber Meetings & Events This Week:

Please note there are no regularly scheduled River Heights Chamber meetings during the month of July as the staff is planning for upcoming programs. Enjoy your summer and we hope to see you in August!
Don't Miss it: Food For Thought Membership Luncheon

On the Menu... Branding.
Tuesday, August 21
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
evolve Workplace
260 Wentworth Ave E.,
West St Paul, MN 55118

Join us for a membership lunch with FootePrint Marketing & Advertising to hear more of what branding (and rebranding is all about) and be there to see the unveiling of the River Heights Chamber's new brand!

FootePrint Marketing & Advertising has been in business since 1985. They have not always been under the same name. That is what branding is all about, after all. What was right for them in 1985 no longer fit them in branding exercises done over the years, so they changed with the times.

Tabor PR will also be joining the discussion as the River Heights Chamber of Commerce unveils our NEW brand based on months of working with the community and Board!
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Economic Development News - Progress Plus
Dakota County CDA Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Rental Assistance Program - Accepting Applications – July 17 – 19, 2018
The Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) will be opening its waiting list for the Housing Choice Voucher (aka Section 8) Program beginning at 12 p.m. (noon) on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 through 12 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, July 19, 2018 . The Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is opening for the first time since 2015 .

Applications will be accepted online only here . Applicants may apply using any device with internet access including computers, tablets, smart phones, computers available at public libraries, or computers available at the CDA office between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., located at 1228 Town Centre Drive, Eagan, MN 55123.

All applications received during this time period will be included in a random drawing for selection for the waiting list. The CDA will randomly select 1,500 applicants for the Housing Choice Voucher waiting list. Ninety five (95) percent of applicants selected will meet Dakota County preference requirements (live, work or attend school full-time in Dakota County) and five (5) percent will be non-preference applicants.

Member News & Events
Ambassador of the Month for June
Sue Marsden
River Heights Vineyard Church
6070 Cahill Avenue East
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 226-0921

TCO Performance Center Community Celebration
Special thanks to the Minnesota Vikings and Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center for holding a wonderful community celebration event on Saturday, July 14. Fun was had by all ages with outdoor field activities, live music, first floor tours, autographs and photo-ops.
City of Inver Grove Heights Food Truck Day
Join us Wednesday, July 18
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. 

The City of IGH had a great turn out for the June Food Truck Day and has invited 5-6 food trucks to the next event on July 18.

This will be our first evening event!
Veterans Memorial Community Center Parking Lot
8055 Barbara Ave., IGH

Hot Deals & Job Postings!
Mortgage Financial Service Officer
@ Wakota Federal Credit Union

We are seeking individuals driven with the desire to work in a sales and services environment that improves the lives of our members. As a Mortgage Financial Service Officer (MFSO), you create relationships and learn about our members’ lives and financial challenges. You must have the unique ability to look beyond the credit score, placing value on individual circumstances, and help members achieve their financial goals.


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