Weekly Update:
November 12, 2018
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Congratulations to These Newly Elected Candidates Who Will Serve the River Heights Region
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Inver Grove Heights Mayor & City Council
- George Tourville, Mayor
- Brenda Dietrich, Council Member
- Rosemary Piekarski Krech, Council Member
South St. Paul City Council:
- Tom Seaberg
- Sharon Dewey
- Joe Kaliszewski
Dakota County Commissioner
Minnesota House Districts
- Rick Hansen, 52A
- Ruth Richardson, 52B
- Anne Claflin, 54A
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Election Results: Voters Have Spoken; 2019 on the Horizon
From: Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
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The large number of newly elected officials provides an opportunity for the Minnesota Chamber to share information about the opportunities and challenges businesses across our state face in terms of operating and growing their companies. Our vision remains the same: A future for business that improves the lives of all Minnesotans.
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Grand Re-Opening & Ribbon Cutting
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Congratulations to Wakota Federal Credit Union on their beautifully renovated office! Stop in and visit their location in South St. Paul.
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Chamber Meetings & Events This Week:
Tuesday, November 13:
- 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Ambassadors Business Visits @ TBD
Wednesday, November 14:
- 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. - CoffeeNet @ Wakota Federal Credit Union, SSP
Thursday, November 15:
- 8:00 a.m. - River Heights Chamber Board of Directors @ Chamber Office
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CoffeeNet at
Wakota Federal Credit Union
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Wednesday, November 14
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Wakota Federal Credit Union
1151 Southview Blvd., SSP
Enjoy a nice cup of coffee and refreshments on a crisp fall morning with your fellow Chamber members and the newly remodeled Wakota Federal Credit Union in South St. Paul!
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Tuesday, November 20
11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Evolve Workplace
260 Wentworth Avenue East
West St. Paul
Stay and join us for our Business Lunch: Food For Thought 11:30 a.m - 1:00 p.m.
($25 fee includes lunch)
Maximize your member investment and time through a better understanding of what the River Heights Chamber has to offer by attending Chamber 101.
Chamber 101 offers an opportunity for new members and new employees of existing members to learn about their opportunities with the Chamber.
In this session you will learn about:
- Chamber’s mission
- Member benefits
- Meetings and networking events
- Committees
- Sponsorships
- How to maximize the benefits of your Chamber investment.
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Register Now! Food for Thought: Drug Trends - Open to All!
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Tuesday, November 20
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Evolve Workplace
260 Wentworth Ave. E., WSP
$25 members/$35 non-members
Everyone with an invested interest in Dakota County should attend this informative business luncheon with presenter Agent Pete Zajac with the Dakota County Drug Task Force!
Join us to hear about current drug trends:
- what's making a comeback
- edibles
- what looks harmless but may not be
- get your questions answered
- learn some warning signs
"Drugs are everywhere, no matter what community you live in," says Agent Zajac. Be in the know. Stay safe. Help protect your community. Don't miss it!
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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
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Minnesota Business Tax Education Partnership Seminar
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Tuesday, December 4, 2018
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
21350 Cedar Ave.
Lakeville, MN 55044
No fee to attend but advanced registration is required.
The Minnesota Business Tax Education Partnership is holding a seminar in
Lakeville,
Minnesota for employers and their representatives who are interested in information on state employment taxes and other employer responsibilities. These seminars will be presented by experts from the Minnesota Department of Revenue and the Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Program.
Seminar content will include information on:
- Worker status (independent contractor vs employee)
- Employment Tax basics (withholding, depositing and reporting)
- Unemployment Insurance (tax rates, wage reporting, benefit account issues)
Note
: Feel free to bring your own snack and beverage with you to the seminar, since they are not provided.
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Welcome New Chamber Members:
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Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures
Bob Schlichte
700 Grand Ave, Onamia, MN 56359
320-532-8800
OnSITE Drug Testing & Consulting LLC
Paul Vogel
70 West County Road CW
Little Canada, MN 55117
651-274-1756
Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Tom Seaberg
5734 Sturgeon Lake Road
Welch, MN 55066
800-222-7077
Mendota Heights Living Magazine
Judy Skeie-Voss
651-485-1417
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Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board Apprenticeship Panel -
RSVP by November 12th
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Wednesday, November 14
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Dakota County Northern Service Center
1 Mendota Road, West St. Paul
Learn how Apprenticeships can help your business - Nov. 14! The Workforce Development Board, along with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry are co-hosting this event geared towards employers – but open to anyone!
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Congratulations to the Ambassador of the Month for October!
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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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